Sadly, I'm Addicted

I got Super Mario Galaxy on Friday and I have not put it down since. It is SOOOOO addicting. And not to mention insanely fun. I love it oh so much. I know it's quite pathetic that a 25 year old girl is addicted to a video game, but if you played it you would understand. So, please don't judge. Just come over and play with me. I promise it will be a killer good time.

In the Last Week

I have....

1. Spent some quality time with Matt.
2. Wore my puffy blue vest 5 times.
3. Read up on some lenses for my Nikon.
4. Taken a sick day from work.
5. Scrapped & actually enjoyed it.

6. Ate my ass off on Thanksgiving.
7. Played Guitar Hero on Wii (and now I'm planning on buying it)
8. Worked on my quilt, it is 75% complete.
9. Hungout with my sister who is home from school.
10. Had dinner with my highschool/college friends.

I hope everyone had a lovely Turky Day!

I Want To Be A Blonde with a TV Show

So, I got to thinking about jobs today. I think the harsh reality is that most people don't like their jobs. They do them because they have to. Not because they are passionate about their work. So, I then started thinking about dream jobs. You know, the kinds of jobs that we wish we had, but we are too chicken shit or lazy to try to get them. Or the ones that seem so unrealistic, that when you tell other people about them they just think you're crazy and stupid. Well, my dream job would be hers. Samantha Brown.

I'm not saying I like her (although I am saying that I don't like her outfit in this picture). She tends to be a little too bubbly for me. But I do love her job. Traveling the world and getting paid for it!! Um....hello! Talk about the most perfect job for me. So, what is your dream job? The crazy, far fetched, possibly unrealistic dream job? I want to know. Spill people. Happy Friday!

The Preview

I promised a lot of people I would show preview pics of the quilt I've been working on. Unfortunately, the only camera available last night was my cell phone camera. So, its not the best picture. But you get the idea. As of last night, I am officially halfway done. I can't wait to finish this baby and collect my $50 from Matt.

Two Posts, One Day

Thank you everyone for the sweet comments about my hair. I'm still laughing at myself for posting that (as marc put it) zoolander picture up. Oh and the vest is from Free People. I heart it so much. It's been my favorite piece this fall.

Like I said earlier, I spent a lot of time with matt this weekend. More so than normal. And now I'm all alone again (he's in class every night) and I got to thinking about how much I love our time together. And so I made this super simple page about our Sundays. I'm not in love with the design. But I am in love with the picture. And with putting my thoughts down on paper. And that is what its all about anyways.

Off to study Italian. Blogland...any luck in finding me a pen pal?

I Went A Little Scissor Happy

I went in for another haircut on Saturday. And as always, I tried out a new hairdresser. I never go back to the same one twice. Weird, right? Anyways, I walk in thinking I'm going to tell her to keep the length. That I'm growing it out again. To please not go scissor happy. But, I went against every bone in my body and as soon as I met her I said "do whatever you want." She looked at me all excited, asked me again, and I reasssured that I was feeling risky and to proceed. These were the results:

It is SUPER asymmetical. Which I'm still getting used too. Having short hair is addicting. But I think this will be the last time I go crazy with my hair. It's been fun. But lately, I have been missing the ease of a ponytail. I am missing the comfort of not having to do my hair in the morning. Plus, everyone at work this morning said I looked "punk." I can't tell if that's a good thing or a bad thing.

The rest of my weekend was great. I got to spend a lot of time with Matt, which is always fabulous. I got to see some friends that I hadn't seen in a very long time. And the Redskins won.... oh wait a minute, nope, they lost because they suck.

Enough with the Pity Party

When things in our lives start looking bad, we always tend to focus on them. I've decided to stop stressing about work and start acknowledging all the good in my life.

1. I have a wonderful man who adores me.
2. I have reconnected with old friends.
3. I have the most amazing family in the world.
4. I have a roof over my head.
5. I have a kitty cat who loves to snuggle.
6. I have scrappy friends who get me.
7. I have an awesome camera that I love to play with.
8. I have an artsy escape that keeps me sane. See below.

Just Call Me Roger Ebert

I saw this movie last night:

And I give it two thumbs up. But then again I'm a Wes Anderson fan. And not everybody understands his work. Regardless, I will point out 3 things I loved...

1. Adrien Brody. I loved his character from the very first scene. But more importantly, I was obsessed with his sunglasses. I wanted to reach into the screen and steal them.
2. The colors. The textures. The Indian prints. This movie had so much eye candy. Every scene had so many details to love.
3. Natalie Portman's hair. Well her character was awesome, but then again, she excels in all her roles. But I adored her pixie cut. It made me want to cut mine that short. I was completly cool with the idea of growing mine out until I saw hers. Now I'm confused.

Back at work and feeling uneasy. Feeling like I have to be constantly watching my back. Which is a horrible feeling. I have to do something about this. And fast.

I Can't Fake It Anymore

My boss got on my case again this morning. He asked me if I still "care about my job." I guess I suck at disguising my hate for this line of work. I just can't fake things. I can't bullshit very well either. I'm direct and to the point. Which made the conversation with my boss kind of awkward. I wanted to tell him how I really felt. But, this is a professional setting. So I stayed calm and did the best I could. I am so thankful that tomorrow is Saturday.

Anyways. Here are my Alphabet ATCs I did a few weeks ago. I had a lot of fun making these babies. But damn did they take forever.

And last my take on the latest scrapjack. I loved using up scraps and the new fabrics I picked up in Soho last week.

And On and On

I'm feeling random. Let's flow with it shall we.

1. I haven't scrapped in 2 weeks. I'm secretly enjoying the time off.
2. I think I might have converted a friend to scrapbooking after the 5lb box of goodies I sent her earlier this week.
3. I made lasagna two nights ago. Matt gave it a 10. He's only given me a 10 one other time, which means it is a damn good lasagna. I have leftovers if anyone wants to come over for dinner. 4. I did nothing for Halloween. Nada. No pumpkins. No candy purchases. No costume. No nothing. Yes, I know. Super lame.
5. I am in SHOCK that Turkey Day is in 3 weeks. Seriously, WTF.
6. My birthday is in 2.5 months and I'm not sure how I feel about turning 26. Does this put me in the "late twenties" category? Or can I still say I'm in my "mid-twenties?"
7. I bought Empire Records two weeks ago and I still haven't watched it. I'm such an idiot for leaving it at my parent's house. For now, the soundtrack will suffice.
8. I will be quilting this weekend. Matt bet me $50 that I won't finish it by 12/31/07. Ha! I'll show him. Consider me $50 richer!
9. Pomegranates are back in season. They are my all time favorite fruit. If they didn't take an hour to peel then I'd probably eat one every day. And if the price could go down, that would be super.
10. I am on the lookout for an Italian penpal. The old-school type. Like, sending letters with stamps kind. But, I will settle for the email type too. I will learn this damn language even if it kills me.

Ok, enough for one day. Farewell.