Cup o' Sugar

How do you know if you're a noisy neighbor? I mean. We've never been called out on it, and we don't listen to loud music or scream at each other, but I still wonder. Our walls make me curious. We have a single lady living next door and we never hear her. Not one peep. Until.... she sneezes, or coughs (I can't really tell what it is to be honest). Or when either she or the upstairs neighbor close their sliding door. Or when the child upstairs is upset. We hear that. I can hear the laundry going in the hall, but no tv's or music or conversations from any of the condo's. Why is it we hear some things and not others when I honestly think a sneeze is on a quieter scale than say a movie. I'm probably wrong.

I wonder this because sometimes we watch a movie late. Sometimes Bird gets in trouble for pooping (love re-potty training wherever we go). Goodness knows everyone in the whole complex can probably hear the insanely loud Sun Chips bag I just opened (you know, the new biodegradable ones, awesome.. but absolutely ridiculously NOISY). And sometimes a certain husband likes to joke about potty things. Farts & "dugans" in particular. I think he'd be embarrassed if our kindergarten-teacher-neighbor-lady heard him. Then again she probably hears that all day from the young ones. And come to think of it Andrew's probably more embarrassed that I'm writing this.. and then again if anyone KNOWS him, they already know this.

Anyway, the point is not potty humor. Or how much our future children will love their dad because he throws "sock bombs" and gives them "covered wagons" ...because he will, and I already know they'll love it. The point is how do you KNOW if they can hear you? We've asked but I think people are polite in those situations. They feel considered when you approach them with something like that, and then wipe the slate clean since you were being considerate and no longer want to yell at you or pound the wall if you're being too loud.

We probably are quiet as mouses.. or meese.. or what have you..

But I still wonder.

Pillow Talk.

Seriously, this is in my top 3 favorite movies of all time. I don't know why, but growing up Doris Day has always been one of favorite people. She's definitely a role model of mine. Her movies are classics in my family's home. I have my parents to thank for my love of her. Anyway, this movie now does even more for me because she plays an interior designer and so now I feel like we're soul sisters.

Getting to the point.

I actually wanted to really TALK about PILLOWS.
I've been sleeping SO CRAPPILY (yes) lately, and I think I have my pillow to blame. I get the cheap-o's from Target and they're usually really awesome.... for about 2 months, and then they go down hill. AND FAST. So here's the deal. I'm willing to invest, so long as the thing doesn't flatten out on me (insert note: I HATE DOWN PILLOWS). And here's the predicament. Maybe I should talk to a professional, because I'm an 'in-between' sleeper. I don't sleep on my side, stomach, or back. I sleep on my stomach with a slight twist upward, or practically on my back with a slight lean to the side. Really complicated, I know. So I don't know what pillow is for me! AHHH. Help.

PS. If you haven't seen Pillow Talk, do it. NOW.

Black Friday

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Do you shop today? At 4/5am no less? See, I'm a sleep-o-holic and there's no way in heck you could get me out of bed that early for maham! But I've been wondering just out of curiosity.. is it really worth it? Is it so amazing that you wont see those kind of deals all month long? Hmm.. I'd still much rather sleep as long as possible. What are your thoughts on the craze?

Anyway, Thanksgiving was lovely, now I'm off to work at the mall in the hustle and bustle of today! Wooo!

Happy weekend, shopoholics! (:

Pick a Shade..

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Question..
I want to find a lipstick color that suits me..
HOW do I do it? How do I know what will work with my skin tone best? Do I have to try on every color that I think is a good candidate? Then again.. what if the color that looks best isn't one I would have even thought of.. I've never really delved into colored lips before, aside from a minor tinted lip gloss or two. So friends, what are your thoughts? Are you even down with actual lipstick? I love a girl that can pull off a solid red, but I don't think that's me.

Anyway.. maybe I'll try on every color we've got at work.. that might make a good start.

Have a lovely rest of your Monday!

Blackberry... Watch?

Yep. Apparently James Bond style convenience will be available for all mankind in February of next year. Now I'm not a blackberry nut, I'm not any kind of a cell phone nut for that matter, but I think this is pretty nifty. My dad might get a kick out of it (he's pretty obsessed with watches AND his blackberry). It'll alert you via vibrate & alerts and offer a desktop to view texts, receive calls via bluetooth (which I think 'talking to yourself' is a funny thing, but I imagine it's convenient), and whatnot while having your phone elsewhere. Crazy. Check it out..


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Swell Dame

Am I the only one who would completely change EVERYTHING about their wedding if given the chance? (minus the man I married, of course!) It's not that my taste has 'changed', which in a sense I guess it has, it's just that at the time I didn't KNOW any better and now looking back I want it completely different! Don't get me wrong, I'm more than grateful for the beautiful wedding I was so blessed to have, I just know so much more about weddings and color schemes and what not now, more so than I did then. Oh, brides.. we're so silly. Not to mention CRAZY emotions were ripping through the place, making decisions for us. Anyway, as weird as this may sound to YOU, I would have done my hair differently (one of the MANY things).. and I would have liked to wear something in it that reflects my passion for the ocean.. ie, a starfish, sand dollar, seashells, what have you. Tastefully done of course. Andrew and I are really into blues, greens, creams, and white (lots of white).. and it would have represented US much better as a couple that day. Am I weird? ..don't answer that. Regardless, I would have made it look classy.

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Colors, the dress, invitations, the bridal party getup.. what have you.. the whole lot.
What would you change?

**Girls who have yet to marry: A word to the wise... REALLY THINK IT THROUGH! There are lots of decisions and unless you genuinely don't care, choose wisely, you might regret it later! LIKE US! Haha.

Receipts?

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I am once again looking to you for the answer.
I have found that I donate clothing, household items, etc.. a lot. I'm really good at keeping my home at an 'uncrowded' level. It's simple really, when new things come in.. old things go. Come to think of it, old things go even when I don't get new things. And you know what? Whenever they ask if I want a donation receipt, I NEVER get one. Frankly I haven't really cared until now. I realize that I donate a LOT and perhaps this is adding up to something useful. So my question is, is it worth it? Will it really make a difference on our taxes? I just feel like waiting to have them add everything up would be somewhat tedious, but if it'll save me a hundred bucks here and there on taxes, who knows? So tell me from experience, has it done YOU very much good?

Thanks.
PS. Have a lovely Tuesday.

Croak

There are many reasons why I adore San Diego. One of which is the ability to leave a window open NEARLY every day of the YEAR! Oh man is it refreshing to have some cool moisture filled air constantly 'breezing' into the room. Anyway, lately there have been a lot of frogs out at night croaking off and on while I drift to sleep. I tend to find the noises quite relaxing. Just like the soft chirps I hear in the morning. It makes me feel like I'm somewhere exotic.. and THAT my friends, is a wonderful thing. (:

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PS. The first image is of a fun gadget that if you run the stick down the spine of the wooden frog, it sounds like it's croaking! It's a fun toy, I've had the privilege to play with one myself. (:

Cave Homes

Yes. Dug out hills turn into homey caves..

In Baza, Spain.



Pure splendidness.

Shopping

I'm curious.. why is it that whenever I am either A-out shopping for someone else, or B-joining someone who needed to pick something up.. there is ALWAYS waaay too many cute clothes that JUMP out at me!? Is it just me or does this happen to everyone?? I walk in with a purpose (to get a necklace for my beehive), and somehow find everything I've been wanting for the last 6 months SURROUNDING me. Oh geez. Luckily I managed to walk out with only 1 purchase for myself (a scarf that was totally adorable, I couldn't resist) and the necklace I went to obtain in the first place. Uggh, why can't all the cute and tempting stuff exist when I'm ACTUALLY out shopping for myself?! ..what a concept. Well, I'm sure this will continue to happen, so I'll just continually be on my guard.

Toodles.