Finally!

So last year I was obsessed with this Michael Kors coat that Britney Spears was wearing. I had to have it, only to find that it was basically sold out everywhere. Good news, I accidentally sumbled upon it today on Overstock and bought it!

In other news, I officially don't fit into any of my jeans. They're all too baggy, no idea how this happened but I'm not complaining. Actually I am (duh, its me) because I now have to buy new jeans. Does anyone know where to get really cute skinny-leg jeans?

I enjoy...

The Tiffany Keys Heart Key Charm.

It must be true love

I sent this to the BF today:

I received this one back:

This is normal, right?

I enjoy Lady GaGa

Here's her new video for her third single that I really like.

Articles that made me think

So I was reading a blog that lead me to another blog about "10 Articles That Changed My Life." I read all ten and they were really interesting. However, there were a couple that really stood out to me.

The first article was by Shaun Boyd titled "Irrational Entitlement: No matter where I’m working, I always feel like I’m being taken for granted, and that I deserve better." This article discusses the idea of irrational entitlement in the workforce. I definitely agree with the ideas this guy discusses. I remember when we went off the college is was basically the idea that once you graduated, you would be able to get that dream job. Or at least that's what I told myself. I guess its easier for people who knew exactly what they wanted to do with their life going into college. But for those of us who were graduating, and still weren't sure which direction to take- finding that dream job isn't that easy.

The second article was the commencement speech Steve Jobs gave at Stanford in 2005. I never knew much about Steve Jobs, and why people were so obsessed with him. After reading this speech, I have a much better idea of who he is. He definitely got the short end of the stick a few times, but look what he still managed to do with his life. I definitely have a lot more respect for him!

The last article is by Steve Pavlina titled "Don’t Die With Your Music Still In You." I really liked this article because its basically the way that I look at life. I want to see the world and do everything that I can before its too late. This is probably why I have a hard time seeing the purpose of working yourself to death at your typical, boring 9-5 job. I graduated from college and went to work at a resort in hopes of meeting new people, and getting to travel. One of the main reasons why I left the resort was because I wanted to get a "real job". Most of my friends (and most people) did the standard graduate from college, get a job, and then move to the city. So I felt left behind and definitely way more poor than most of my friends. Well here I am a year and a half later, with the inevitable feeling that I always get. The panicked feeling like there's so much to do and see out there, and I'm here...for now.

A look back at my 2008

A few highlights from my ultra exciting 2008.

One year ago today!

Kitty reunion in LA/San Diego Jan. '08

Reuniting with Bridget and Cunty Cat in DC for St. Paddy's day

Costume birthday party for Carrie's boyfriend

Cubs game this summer!

Jamie's bachelorette party and then wedding June/July

North Ave. Beach

Iowa vs. Iowa State game

Canada for my grandpa's 80th

"I die" Halloween
Back to Canada for Yola's wedding

TBox barcrawl

And last but not least: Wedding and Christmas 2008!

I almost like bacon this much

Everyone knows my obsession with bacon. However, I am not sure that I like it enough to purchase any of these masterpieces by Victoria Reynolds.

Belated Feliz Navidad

Well the holidays were a blast! First to Canada for a night to see one side of the family. Travelling was a giant bitch, but we did see Dan Aykroyd at the Hertz counter in Toronto. So that counts for something. And then we were off to a little tropical getaway for my Cousin's wedding. It was a great week of beach, hanging out with the family and maybe one or two cervezas!

Me and Ashley on the beach

Coconut cabs to the wedding

Little Evan

Me and Jay on Christmas Day

The bride and groom!

"Playing" volleyball...and yes I posted this picture because I look tan
Me and Dad downtown

My uncle Ray choking me in the airport

Jay and I

GUANTANAMERA!

Maya and I in the "Discotheque"

The fam at the wedding

Cousins on the beach

Most of the family

Things I enjoy Lately

So since I have nothing better to do around 10:30 at night and TV is my favorite thing- I have started watching Chelsea Lately. I LOVE Chelsea Handler. She says everything that she wants, and has given me new names for the female no-no area like peekachoo. And of course I love the term nugget. She also has some pretty funny people on her "round table" like Brad Wollack who is also a writer for her show. That little ginger either makes hilarious jokes, or awkward ones that no one gets. I like all of it.

My top five Chelsea quotes:

5. "In her new book, Barbara Walters reveals she had an ongoing affair with Senator Edward Brooke in the '70s. Shockingly, Senator Brooke was married and black at the time. I want to know what she's saving for her juicy follow-up book. Maybe she was there when Biggie got shot."

4. "British people who do good things get made knights or lords. They should make Heather Mills a count and then just remove the O."

3."Miley Cyrus is giving her first concert in the U.K., and she's really enjoying her taste of a new culture, like how they use different words for things, like how they call elevators lifts and Clay Aiken a cigarette."

2. "There are two kinds of people I don't trust: people who don't drink and people who collect stickers."

1."The National Enquirer says Miley Cyrus’ boyfriend, 20-year-old underwear model Jason Gaston, has virtually moved in with her. I think Billy Ray needs to start worrying about Miley’s achy breaky hymen."

I Enjoy

I enjoy Parker Posey in Dazed and Confused. I had forgotten about her infamous line: "WIPE THAT FACE OFF YOUR HEAD BITCH!"

Bizarre Foods

So I love the show "Bizarre Foods" on the Travel Channel (yes, I do watch some educational shows). If you haven't watched this little gem of a show, it is hosted by Andrew Zimmern who is a chef/writer/world traveler. He basically gets to go around the world and eats random things.

Highlights include:

Goa

Cow's Urine Tonic

Phuket

Fish Stomach Sauce

Ethiopia

Raw Camel Kidneys with Berbere and Lemon Juice

Tanzania

Fresh Goat's Blood

Uganda

Giant Flying Ants

Hawaii

Roy Yamaguchi's Homemade Natto

Tofu Skin with Hana Snails and Salmon Roe

Samoa

Giant Clam Sashimi

Iceland

Hakari (eight-week-old putrefied shark) in

Slatur (blood pudding)

Russia

Pickled Lamprey

Bolivia

Chafaina (cow vein stew)

Chunos (freeze-dried rotten potatoes)

China

Penis Soup, Donkey Skin

Of these, I'm not really sure which ones I would eat. I have a slight aversion to anything with blood in it. And they didn't specify what exactly the "Penis Soup" in China came from...