Something Old? Nope, Something New!

Hello!

It has been so long since I have written on this blog, but I have been inspired by some things recently and must write about them!

I was out and about a couple weeks ago at a mall and decided to look for some new jeans.  Jean shopping is a very frustrating experience for me since I have a small waist, but bigger booty and thighs.  I am convinced that these days jeans are only made for 6ft tall women with no butt and stick legs.  While I was shopping I found myself surrounded by several pairs of distressed and ripped jeans.  Now, I LOVE the distressed look of furniture, but I was having a very difficult time grasping that a pair of ripped jeans started at $70.  $70 for something that is already ripped up?  I just don't get it.  Sure, there are some pairs of distressed jeans that look really cute, but I just can't justify spending a lot of money on something that is already ruined.  I understand it is "fashion", but fashion that is already ripped up should not cost so much.  Can you get a refund if the holes in your new pants become huge after one wearing/washing? I saw a pair of True Religion ripped jeans that started at $160!!!  I just can't seem to wrap my head around this whole concept.  If I am going to spend money on new clothes, they are definitely going to be hole free!  Seriously, I guess I just don't get it!

Oh Say Can You See....No, because I am crying!

Unless you have been hiding under a rock, you are well aware that the Olympics have started.  I have been enthralled by them this weekend.  I was watching with my mom last night as my hubby-to-be was galavanting about town celebrating his bachelor party.  I was talking with my mom about how I cannot fathom being so talented at something that you are considered one of the best in the world.  These are true athletes who don't do it for the ridiculous (often undeserved) paychecks that "other" professional athletes receive.  They do it for the love of the sport.  They dedicate their lives to practice and progress and try to achieve a spot in a moment that happens only once every 4 years.  It is truly amazing and astounding if you think about it.

Tonight they showed the medal ceremony for women's Mogul(?) skiing. I cried when they played our National Anthem.  The National Anthem always makes me emotional, but it really gets me during the Olympics.  Can you imagine the Anthem being played for you and your achievements for your country.  It gives me goosebumps as I write this!  As my emotions run high celebrating with these Olympians, I also have a bone to pick with some of the commentators.  Can someone tell me when it became BAD to achieve the silver or bronze medal in the Olympics?  I am sorry, you should be praised for just making the Olympics!!  It is a HUGE accomplishment to be considered one of the best in the world and have the opportunity to represent your country.  I get so irritated when the announcers/commentators make these athletes sound so pathetic and feel so bad for NOT getting the gold.  SHAME ON YOU commentators!!  You should commend ALL these athletes for all of the hard work and dedication to their sport and their country.  Something to think about!!  U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A!

xoxo
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UGG-LY

Here is Chicago we have about a foot of snow!  It is beautiful and messy and just what we can expect this time of year.  Anyone who lives here knows that in the winter months, vanity must go out the door in order to properly brave the elements.  Thankfully in the past few years, winter gear has gone from being mearly functional to fashionable!  I LOVE my winter gear.  The coats, scarves, hats, boots.....it is all fantastic!  Now I can stay all snuggly warm while fashionably braving the elements.  However, it has been brought to my attention that not all of our winter gear is loved by the opposite sex.  After a few recent conversations I have come to the conclusion that ALL men HATE UGG boots!

This revelation was quite devastating because I LOVE my Ugg boots!  They are warm and cozy and I can wear them with everything from pants to dresses.  Men on the other hand think that Ugg boots are ugly and make our feet look really fat and large.  Men see nothing attractive about Ugg boots. Over the weekend, Jeremy and I were getting ready to brave the elements and I put on my Uggs and he said, "Can I tell you something without getting mad?"  Uh oh, that is never a good way to start the conversation!  He proceeded to tell me how ugly he thinks Ugg boots are and while he knows I love them because they are comfy, he wanted me to think about getting some cuter (while still comfy and functional) winter boots for new year.  I was not mad at all, in fact, I totally understood where he was coming from because ever since Uggs became fashionable, I have yet to meet one man that actually likes them.

I think we have it a little easier in colder climates, but men in warmer climates REALLY dislike Uggs, especially when  women wear them in warm weather with dresses.  Now, I do agree with this dislike.  Ladies, if it is warm enough to wear a dress without tights, cardigans, etc., that means it is warm and there is no need to wear furry winter boots!  Who likes it when their feet sweat?  Eww, gross! 

In this day in age where braving the elements in winter gear is not only functional, it is fashionable, I do have to agree that there is no excuse for me wearing shoes that make my feet look huge and without shape.  I will work on that for next winter.  For now, I am going to wear my Ugg boots to my little hearts content because I LOVE THEM!!

xoxo

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Suck It Up!

Hello my friends!

Have no fear, while I may have started my fabulous new adventure of Organize Your OM http://organizeyourom.wordpress.com/ I will still need a place to share my random thoughts of wonder and astoundment with you.  While I absolutely love my new blog, it is more for professional purposes and this one is just for fun.  On that note, let the fun begin!!

I was recently at the hospital visiting a friend who is getting ready to have twins and she was drinking out of a cup with a straw.  I immediately wanted to have my own drink with a straw!  Was I thirsty?  Not really, but I realized there is something about the thought of drinking out of a straw that made me want to drink.  Anyone can drink out of glass, but think of all of the fun ways you jazz up your cup with a straw!  You can have a traditional straw, a bendy straw, crazy straws with swirls, straws that look like glasses!  Really, the possibilities are endless!

I have decided that all of my drinks should have a straw in them.  In restaurants I tend to use them for the hygiene factor, but I now plan on incorporating them into other aspects of my drinking life!  I realized that it is much more fun to drink water out of straw than the plain old cup!  Here's to being healthy and hydrated!!!  Have a I made you thirsty yet?  :o)

xoxo

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