What I’m Loving Wednesday 9/5/12

1. I often forget about Old Navy, but occasionally I’ll see something really cute on someone and it ends up being from there. Amanda bought a bunch of this beautiful colored top, and thankfully she doesn’t mind me being a copycat. After wearing it once…

I fell in love and bought three more. They’re classic, can be worn many different ways, and were cheap. After an extra 30% off the sale price, I ended up paying around $8 a pop.

2. Another store I often forget about is Versona, a jewelry store in Town Centre. It’s huge and overwhelming; think Forever 21 but with mostly accessories. While most of it is junky, you can find some gems in the rough. I picked up 3 necklaces on Saturday:

3. Oh, you want to see some food? Okay. I’ve got that covered too. On Monday, Boding and I went to our favorite restaurant on Daniel Island, Ali Baba Deli. As always, I stuck to items from the deli case. I got my usual favorites: hearts of palm salad, fattoush salad, foul madamas, and grilled chicken. Four items from the deli case cost $9.95 and it always lasts me two meals.

4. As I was placing my leftovers in the fridge, I laughed when I looked in the bottom drawer. I’m now convinced that I was Greek in a past life.

5. One of my favorite parts about being single is that I spend my free time doing whatever I want. So what if one of my favorite hobbies is reading anything I get my hands on? And no one gets to make fun of me nerding out with my glasses on. It’s not surprising that I’m the foursquare mayor of my library.

The best part is foursquare asking me if I have a crush on the librarian. No.

6. Speaking of books, I just added a bunch of books to my “to-read” list on Goodreads. Are you on Goodreads? Add me! I’m always up for book recommendations.

7. This sums up my Labor Day Weekend:

WHEN SOMEONE SAYS I’M A LITTLE SUNBURNED

When you really like something, do you buy it in multiple colors? I have multiple Longchamp totes, Camelbak water bottles, necklaces, shirts, and shoes in different colors. When I like something, I really like it.

What’s the nerdiest thing you like? I’m a proud fan of the library, crossword puzzles, online grammar quizzes, and the Twilight series.

The Friday Five 8.24.12

1. What I’m Reading: After the flop that was Dare Me, I knew I needed a more thrilling mystery to read. Jenna recently posted about two great books she read, the first of which I read a couple years ago. The second, The Weight of Silence, really intrigued me. I started it last night; 100 pages in, I’m hooked!

2. What I’m Eating: Amanda and I are housesitting this weekend, so breakfast was provided by her parents. (Thanks Martha and John!) This was a delicious combo:

3. What I’m Listening to:  How about a change-up from the recent hipster tunes? This Top 40 hit has been stuck in my head lately. I usually can’t stand Taylor Swift, so I just don’t watch the video, ha!

4. Recipes I’m Bookmarking: I want to make this Sweet Raspberry Dip for our next Book Club meeting. It’s only 3 ingredients, one of which is Greek yogurt.

5. GIFs I’m Loving:

WHEN I TRY TO DIET

WHEN I’M OUT AND REALIZE I LEFT MY HAIR STRAIGHTENER ON

I think this next one might be my favorite…

WHEN SOMEONE MAKES A BLONDE JOKE TO ME

I hope you all have a wonderful, blessed weekend! 

The Friday Five 8.10.12

1. What I’m Reading: My grandmother gave my brother a copy of To Kill a Mockingbird, but I accidentally brought it home in my suitcase. I figured I might as well read it before he starts it in school. It was one of my favorite books from high school.

2. What I’m Eating:  Greek yogurt has always been a staple in my diet, but I’ve been retrying some Chobani flavors I haven’t had in a while. Specifically, I’ve been really enjoying the 2% Strawberry Banana.  The 2% Chobani flavors are a bit thicker and therefore creamier. This flavor is sweet!

3. What I’m Wearing:  For the longest time I thought manicures and pedicures were a waste of money. I can do my own nails and I hate people touching my feet. Then Amanda told me about “polish changes.” For about 7 bucks, I get my nails trimmed and filed, then painted with a base, 2 coats of color, and top coat. Win. Today I got my nails painted with “Red-y Set Ex” by Essie.

4. Recipes I’m Bookmarking: Mint and Green Pea Risotto with Roasted Tomatoes. 

5. GIFs I’m Loving:

WHEN PEOPLE POST THEIR POLITICAL OPINIONS ON FACEBOOK

DESCRIBING MY BFF – THIS ONE’S FOR YOU KAYE!! ;)

Don’t forget to enter the awesome Fringe Boutique Giveaway!

I hope you all have a wonderful, blessed weekend!

The Friday Five 8.3.12

1. What I’m Reading: I’ve always enjoyed learning about the science behind cooking. It’s just the way my brain works. I snatched this book up last week: What Einstein Told His Cook: Kitchen Science Explained

2. What I’m Eating:  Eggs. Avocado. Toast. Delicious food doesn’t have to be fussy.

3. What I’m Listening to:  I was so jealous that Courtney and Cindy (two friends who live in NYC) got to see The xx last night. So while I wrote today’s post, I had this on repeat:

Courtney tweeted me a pic from the show!

PS: How was it girls?!

4. Recipes I’m Bookmarking: Strawberry Greek Yogurt Banana Bread. There’s no way you can say you don’t want a slab of this for breakfast.

5. GIFs I’m Loving:

WHAT SOME GIRLS WANT

WHAT I WANT

WHEN I EMBRACE MY INNER FAT KID

I hope you all have a wonderful, blessed weekend! 

Cheers To The Weekend!

Nichole requested A post dedicated to GIFs. I was happy to oblige. Here are my favorite weekend and party-related GIFs. Enjoy!

WHEN MY FRIEND CALLS WITH FUN PLANS

WHEN SOMEONE MENTIONS DRINK SPECIALS

WHEN I SAY I’M NOT DRINKING TONIGHT BUT THEN SOMEONE ORDERS ME A SHOT OF TEQUILA

WHEN SOMEONE ASKS WHAT I’M INTERESTED IN

WHEN IT’S TIME FOR MY FRIENDS AND ME TO LEAVE THE BAR  (THIS HAS ACTUALLY HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES WITH BODING AND ME)

THE NEXT DAY…

WHEN MY BEST FRIEND AND I WAKE UP AND REALIZE WE DIDN’T DRUNK EAT THE NIGHT BEFORE

GETTING THE DAY STARTED

 

Have a SAFE and happy weekend! xo

The Friday Five 7.27.12

1. What I’m Reading: Ever wonder which spices and herbs go with your favorite foods? What about which cheese pairs best with your favorite fruit? The Flavor Bible tells all. This book lists thousands of ingredients and is an excellent resource for anyone interested in cooking.

2. What I’m Eating: New favorite hummus! If you like olives, you’ll love this.

3. What I’m Listening to:  Remember when everyone was obsessed with Santigold’s song “L.E.S. Artistes”? Her newest album, Master of My Make-Believe, features this awesome song:

She’s as wacky as Nicki Minaj but can sing really well!

4. Recipes I’m Bookmarking: Cape Cod Muffins. (Blueberry Cranberry Muffins)Danielle, we need these!

5. GIFs I’m Loving:

EVERY TIME I COOK

WHEN SOMEONE HAS COOKIES

I hope you all have a wonderful, blessed weekend! 

The Friday Five 7.20.12

1. What I’m Reading: Though I’m still reading Gone Girl for book club, I picked up a heavy stack of books that I had put on reserve at the library.

The one I’m most excited to peruse is The Naked Foods Cookbook.

2. What I’m Eating: We’re pretty fortunate to have a cafeteria at Blackbaud, even if it means that Rachel and I spend a silly amount of money there, just out of convenience. This week, I had a delicious lunch: sundried tomato wrap with turkey, feta, roasted red peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, lettuce, avocado, banana peppers, and hummus. Why does a wrap/sandwich always taste better when someone else makes it?

3. What I’m Listening to: Another good song by The Airborne Toxic Event.

4. Recipes I’m Bookmarking: Carrot, Almond, and Raisin Energy Bites.

5. GIFs I’m Loving: 

WHEN I’M TOO LAZY TO PUT ON MASACARA

So true!

WHEN I FIND THE MOTIVATION TO GO TO THE GYM

BEFORE:

DURING:

Happy weekend, friends!