Choo Choo Train

There may be a train trip in my very near future (as in this weekend). I've been invited to San Diego by one of my old friends from high school and my aunt, so that qualifies as more than enough reason for me to go. Being that I've never taken a trip on a train this is going to be quite the adventure. Plus, I'll see if I really want to make that 30 hour train trip to Washington in August or just fly like normal. In any case, I'm excited.

Caleb came to visit me over the Fourth of July and got to meet my friends from home. They all really liked him and he got along well with everyone. SUCH a relief. Not that I thought he wouldn't but it's nice to have tangible verification. We basically just drove around town and just relaxed. OH! And he surprised me with a ring! Not the kind you're thinking, but it still has diamonds and it's gorgeously sparkly. Also, the day he got here we went engagement ring browsing and found this Tacori ring that I'm just obsessed with:



I told him he had to be more creative though instead of getting me something that I've already seen, even though I think this one is to die for.

Napa was as spectacular as I had hoped, but I'm kinda glad to just relax at home now. Three days of non-stop action kind of wore me out, which is to say that I had an AWESOME time with my girls.

Still on the job search, which isn't really looking that good. I'd rather not think about it :/

Aaaand my credit card is back in the Tupperware of water in the freezer because I have a spending problem.

-Mx

Nine hours of total, non-stop AWESOME

I just made the RADDEST mix for my girl's road trip to Napa on Monday. It spans from the 70s to now and it's seriously the most epic mix I've ever undertaken. In case you can't tell, I'm a little proud of myself.

Job search is going slowly, no real developments there.

In other, more pressing news, Caleb will be here in less than 12 hours (!), which is exciting, except for the fact that my mom is giving me hell about it for no reason. Always raining on my parade. Dumb. Anyhow, I need to get to bed so I can drive to the airport in the morning.

If I could talk to Obama...

Okay, here's the thing. Instead of trying to find out who to blame while the oil keeps gushing in to the Gulf, why don't we just go ahead and clean it up and THEN figure out who pays compensation? I don't care whose ass you have to kick, I care that there has been virtually nothing done in over a month and a half because you're trying so hard to make yourself look good. I'm tired of the "well it's not my mess" mentality. It IS your mess because it's here in America and it's affecting American jobs, wildlife, and ecology. I was taught growing up that it didn't matter whose mess it was, there was still a mess and it needed cleaning up. It's deplorable that you're using this time as an excuse to pass a new tax bill for "clean energy." Well use some of that energy you've got and clean up the Gulf.

My total obession

Yeah, my cookies didn't turn out anything like the ones in that last picture.

Anyhoo. A list of nail polish to purchase:

Sally Hansen Hidden Treasure
Sally Hansen Celeb City
Sally Hansen Lite
Zoya Jolie
Zoya Marilyn
Orly Hot House Flower
Orly Cut the Cake
OPI Red My Fortune cookie
Essie Red Nouveau
Essie Mint Candy Apple
ManGlaze Matte-Astrophe
China Glaze Bogie
China Glaze Swing Baby
China Glaze Re-Fresh Mint
China Glaze Peachy Keen
China Glaze Lemon Fizz
China Glaze Emerald Sparkle
China Glaze Japanese Koi


-Mx

Baking Time

Not as cute as these, but I'm going to try for some heart-shaped, rose-flavored pink sugar cookies that would make Cori Jo proud. I'm kind of excited. Hopefully my parents get used to my silly baking hours. But hey my car battery is dead, I have to keep myself entertained somehow :p


-Mx

Still nothing...

The job front looks a little grim currently. All the opportunities I thought I had are falling through, as I kind of expected, but I'm trying to stay hopeful. I still haven't heard back from Anthropologie or THQ since I applied last week. Anthro even gave me an interview on the spot, but I was definitely wearing a tank top and sandals and was NOT prepared for it. I think I screwed that one up. THQ required you send in your resume with a cover letter, but they do not post this on their website where you apply.

Oh well. I'm thinking I'll apply at Coffee Bean again so I can get free caffeine, lol. I actually really liked that job for how much I complained about it.

In other news, I haven't really done anything since I got home. Except maybe cleaned a little and realized the amazing amount of absolute CRAP I own. I hung out with my friends some too, which is always entertaining and awesome. I never realize how much I miss them until I get back.

-Mx

Registry

In light of receiving Tim and Allison's wedding invitation, I decided it was a good time to start making a list of registry things since I'm always hearing how hard it is to decide on things. Plus, I like to be specific about certain things. And just generally prepared...

Really it's just a future reference point for me and kind of a throwaway post for everyone else, but if I'm missing something crucial, tell me.

So here goes:

Kitchen
-KitchenAid Artisan Series Tilt-Head Stand Mixer in Ice
-Bunn GRX Home Brewer coffee maker in white
-flour and sugar canisters
-Pyrex casseroles, 8x8, 9x11
-metal bread pans
-cookie sheets
-muffin pans
-mixing bowls
-measuring spoons
-measuring cups
-recipe organizer
-dinner setting for 12
-flatware
-cooking dishes
-Tupperware
-coffee mugs
-glass tumblers
-teakettle
-kitchen mat
-cutting boards
-knife set
-spice rack
-salt and pepper shakers
-ice cream scoop
-tongs
-kitchen timer
-oven mitts
-cheese grater
-garlic press
-peeler
-food processor
-Crockpot Model #3735-WN and #50301-W
-coffee grinder
-toaster
-toaster oven
-microwave
-waffle maker
-serving spoons
-ladle
-placemats
-napkin holder
-steak knives
-blender
-hand mixer
-saucepans
-frying pans

Bar
-red wine glasses
-white wine glasses
-martini glasses
-highball glasses
-wine opener
-vacuum seal corks
-cocktail shaker
-champagne flutes

Bedroom
-flat sheet set
-fitted sheet set
-pillowcases
-pillow shams
-bed skirt
-comforter set
-duvet covers
-tabletop lamps
-nightstand
-mattress pad
-pillows

Living Room
-couch
-coffee table
-rug
-standing lamp
-TV

Bathroom
-toothbrush holder
-bath mat
-hand towels
-washcloths
-bath towels
-shower curtain
-scale
-soap dispenser

Decor
-vases
-frames
-wall mirrors
-throw blankets
-throw pillows
-coasters

Essentials
-handheld vacuum
-vacuum
-hamper
-laundry basket
-iron
-ironing board



If I think of anything else, I'll post it, but for now that's all I can come up with. With help from The Knot of course. I'm not a freak.

-Mx