Will Run For Dessert.

My idea of working out is running to my local Italian Market and buying a cannoli.

Then, eating my cannoli while I walk home (in full workout gear}.

yum.

Seriously, this is what I do.

When I lived in the city I would run to Magnolia Bakery.

Let's just say, I'm really good at maintaining my weight.

A Dollar and A Dream.

This Weekend, we celebrated

Mikey's birthday at Belmont Park.

If you have never been to a horse race, you must go.

No big winners here but so much fun!

My Replacement Security Blankie.

Last night, I realized that I can't fall asleep

unless Mikey Mike's in bed with me.

I think I'm attached.

A Rainbow's Nightmare.

I almost became a dress thief today.

It's been awhile since I have wandered through anthropologie.

Drool ran down my chin as I gawked at these colorful summer dresses.

As I stared at one dress in particular, I contemplated grabbing the rack and making a run for it.

My shoplifting thoughts quickly faded when I reminded myself that I am required to wear all black, all day, everyday, for the next seven months {school uniform}. At least I'll look skinny, right?

I scanned the store.

No black dresses.

anthropologie was safe.

I wouldn't be arrested.

Though, I can't help but think that I would have looked

awfully cute sportin' that green striped dress in my mugshot.

Dreamy.

We spent Saturday afternoon pretending

we were the only two people left in this world.

For it is Destiny.

{my sister and I circa 1986}

In exactly one month I will be a full-time student again! {Holla!}

Six weeks after I begin classes, I will be taking scissors to strangers hair...

if you would like to be one of those brave {but surely satisfied} individuals please visit me here.

I am confident that I will make you look Fab-O!

Green.

These Arizona eyes have still not adjusted.

p.s. In case you're wondering...

that beautiful thing up there....is a castle!

It took me an hour to sneak up on the grounds and take a picture of it

{even though you can stare at it for hours right here}

Wouldn't it be an amazing place to throw a costume ball?

Feelin' Fortunate.

For the past four months I have been unemployed.

but, I am lucky.

I am surrounded by an amazing group of friends and family.

My sanity was saved when they rescued me from the cold NY winter.

They let me vent and cheered me up when I was down.

And

They bought me chinese food.

twice.

That means, two fortune cookies.

In each, a message I took as greater meaning.

In each, a message that came true.

In each, a little hope.

In each, the understanding that sometimes the little things can give you the strength to get through the big things.

In each, the realization that if it wasn't for the people that gave me a roof, made me smile and offered me a meal, I would not be where {or who} I am today.

so...to you {you know who you are} I say,

thank you.

I Know Kentucky's Secret.

This year, we celebrated Dos de Mayo.

An excuse to spend a lazy Saturday with friends.

We ate guacamole,

drank {lots of} mexican beer,

the girls kicked booty in Cranium Pop 5,

the boys accused us of cheating,

when really, the girls are just well versed in pop culture

AND

we discovered that...

everything seems more fun when wearing a hat.