A Nerd Like Me

Really?!?!

So, I love my “Site Stats” page because I can see all sorts of things…like how many people visited my blog on a given day, where they clicked a link to get here, what they googled to find me.  Its all very vain, of course, but its good fun.

But finding this made my mother-effing day (click to get a better look):

Yeah, I’m pretty sure I’ve never posted anything about what The Nerd likes in the bedroom (nor do I ever plan on telling my fellow Nerds about it).  But what cracks me up is the fact that somebody ACTUALLY GOOGLED THIS!  El-oh-els!!!

In my imaginary world, I’m thinking some asshole frat guy just got up the guts to ask out this chick at the local bookstore, but is quite intimidated by her because she wears glasses and is always reading (oh the horror!).  She’s soooo not like the normal sluts ladies he likes to give “special hugs” to.  So he’s preparing himself…just in case.

I’m almost tempted to google that myself and actually see what comes up (no pun intended).  Ha!

Of course, I could be completely mistaken and this could have been someone’s attempt to decorate their bedroom all nerdy-like and such.  My mind is always in the gutter!

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Dear Spring…

Dear Spring,

Just wanted to drop you a little note to thank you for stopping in.  We really appreciate you around here, but we do wish you would hand around longer than normal (unlike Winter, who completely overstayed his welcome, and Summer, who feels the need to smother us for a good 6 months out of the year).  They’re okay, but you’re my favorite.  Just don’t tell Fall I said that.  He might get jealous.  Oh, by the way, I’ve been meaning to set you up on a date with Fall.  I think you two would really get along.

Okay, that’s all.  Just wanted to thank you.  Have a fantastic season!

Ev

Cardi: Rave Reviews Consignment Shop;  Dress: F21;  Belt: F21;  Sandals: Shoe Polish;  Necklace: Back in Time Vintage Store

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This weekend I __________.

Let’s play a friendly game of fill-in-the-blanks, shall we?  (Forgive me, I guess a little teacher-ness is still stuck in this brain of mine.  I rather enjoyed giving fill-in-the-blank tests.)

This weekend I drank free wine on the streets of Mobile while viewing some pretty amazing local art.

This weekend I witnessed what happens when you get hit by a car on your bike…and speed away, blood streaming down your face, because it was your fault afterall.

This weekend I delivered the most beautiful wedding cake I’ve made to date.

This weekend I met the in-law’s adorable new puppy, and was overcome with jealousy due to his overall cuteness.

This weekend I wore an outfit that was $10 from head to toe.  (and this was the only pic I got of it)

Military jacket: thrifted, $3;  Dress: gifted;  Sandals: Shoe Polish (last summer), $7

This weekend I listened to the Mobile Pops band play some beautiful music in cathedral square, with my uber talented bestie Billie on flute.

This weekend I sat on the sidewalk as The Hubs snapped this a-to-the-mazing shot downtown, and impressed me with his mad skillz. (click for a better look!)

This weekend I enjoyed a nice evening with some wonderful friends, in which lots of wine and crab cakes we involved.

This weekend I discovered the awesome-ness that is sweet tea flavored vodka.

This weekend I called my mother at 11pm, to ask her to sing a Jon Secada song on speaker phone for my friends, because we couldn’t remember it. Here’s how that convo went:

Mom: “Hello?” (in sleepy voice)

Me: “Hey Mom, I know you’re dead asleep and all, but can you please sing that Jon Secada song for us?” (fully expecting her to verbally bitch-slap me and hang up the phone)

Mom: (without saying a word before hand and only after a slight pause) “It’s just another daaaay without yoooouuuuuu…”

This weekend I laid out on the back porch during a beautiful Sunday, in an attempt to rid my body of this deathly paleness.

This weekend I had so much fun welcoming Spring into my life!

Now its your turn!  Fill in the blank:  “This weekend I _______________.”

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Thanks.

Thank you for your thoughts on eco-friendly clothing.  Its unanimous: I wanted to cheat.  But fear not, fellow Nerds.  I will NOT cheat.  I’m gonna do this thing.  All the way.  I think what I really needed was some reassurance from you guys, to let me know that I can do it.  And I can, I know I can.  Its very difficult, but I got this.

I’m even stalking a few lovely items on ebay right now!!!

Have a happy weekend everyone!  We have the Arts Alive festival going on here in Mobile and I can’t wait to get out there and enjoy some sunsets downtown with some beautiful sounds and interesting art.  (Good Luck Billie!)

Ev

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Your thoughts on eco-friendly clothing

I have an issue.  Actually, I have many issues, but that’s beside the point.  I have been looking for a nice summer dress to wear to weddings this year, but am having zero luck in the vintage/thrifting/ebay department.  Seriously.  I’ve been looking since January, when I started this resolution thing, knowing that I would need a lot of time to make this happen.  I feel like I’ve tried everything.

So now I’m looking into eco-friendly and upcycled clothes.  These types of clothes are basically new, but made from recycled fabrics and clothes and/or sustainable materials (bamboo, hemp, etc.).  Now, here’s where I need your opinion:

Since my New Year’s Resolution is an attempt to consume less and be more green in my clothing choices, do “new” eco-friendly clothes break my resolution?

I’m dead serious about this resolution, guys, and I don’t want to give up on it, nor am I looking for a way around it.  That would be silly and lamespice.  I just prefer not to wear a jersey tunic to a wedding.  Just sayin.’

Oh, and if you would like to make me a dress from recycled/scrap fabric, I won’t be upset.  Really.  I just might like it.

Here are some stores I’m leaning towards:

Stewart+Brown – organic clothing (I think that green dress is my favorite on this entire page!  Is it summer wedding appropriate?)

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American Apparel – Made in the US; sweatshop free; clothes currently made from 20% organic materials, but may soon be from 80% organic; company recycles over a million pounds of scrap fabric per year; solar panels on roof of LA headquarters

*If you can’t tell, I’m really talking up AA because I love their clothes, so let me also point out that they have many items that can be worn different ways, thus expanding your wardrobe with less.  The Le Sac Dress (2nd) and Circle Scarf (3rd) are perfect examples of how things can be worn in different ways.  Yes, that circle scarf can be worn as a really cute dress.  Check out Adored Austin’s circle scarf dress!

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Liz Alig on Etsy – all garments made from 100% recycled fabrics

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tobedetermined on Etsy – vintage reconstructed and handmade clothing

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The Closet Stuffer on Etsy – upcycled and repurposed clothing

UPDATE: I asked for opinions from my friends at work, who have been extra supportive about my NYR.  The majority said I’m “changing the rules in the middle of the game” to suit my needs, and that its not fair to do that.  I agree, and I’m so happy they know they can be honest with me.  Honesty is exactly what I want in this situation.  So now its your turn.  What do you think of this proposed NYR modification?

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Oh its so good…until its bad.

Shirt: thrifted (Rave Reviews Consignment, Mobile, AL);  Belt: F21;  Skinnies: F21;  Wedges: Target (3 years ago)

Monday was an awesome day!  I love Monday, because its like my Sunday…except its a weekday…and The Hubs is at work…and its not actually Sunday.  Anyway, this Monday was particularly nice and I wanted to wear something comfy and breezy but still somewhat chic (hence the belt and heels).  Yeah, Monday started off great.  Lazy morning of blogging, lunch with my homegirl Billie, grocery shopping…

And dinner was spectacular!  I sliced up some zucchini, red onion, and bell peppers and marinated them in Newman’s Own Organic Italian Dressing.  Then I rubbed some garlic sea salt and lemon pepper on two beautiful mahi mahi filets.  Check out this gorgeousness The Hubs grilled for us:

Are you salivating with jealously at that gloriously healthy and tasty meal?  Yeah.  I would be too.  But here’s the thing: there was hardly any fat, absolutely no creamy sauce, and just plain all natural goodness on that plate…

SO WHY THE HELL DID MY TUMMY FLIP IN EFFING CIRCLES AFTERWARDS?!?!?!   I seriously have a problem.  A tummy problem.  It seems that for the last 3 or 4 years it has been getting progressively worse and I can’t figure out what the deal is.  I shouldn’t have awful bloating and stomach cramps every other day/night, should I?  Especially not after a healthy meal like this one.  So maybe this is waaaay too much information, but I’m getting really fed up and I was wondering if any of you have any thoughts on the matter.

Obviously my day and early evening were fantastic, but things kinda slumped off around 7:30…when my ninja teacher told me to go home because I was obviously in pain.  Yeah.  I’m a total wuss.

Thoughts?  Comments?  Suggestions?

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I can haz cheesesteak?!?!

OH.  EM.  GEEEEEE!!!  So The Hubs and I are taking a vacay to Philadelphia in May.  He’s going on business.  I’m tagging along…you know…for moral support and all that jazz.

First of all, the news of this little getaway was shocking because I was pretty sure I wouldn’t be getting on another plane for-like-ever since we just went to Italy last October.  (Sidenote: if you would like to see Italy pics and hear about our trip, let me know!)

But the vacation gods have deemed this a suitable trip for this young(-ish), childless married couple.  So we’re going, dammit!

Yes, I’m excited about the historical museums, the liberty bell, the cheesesteaks, and re-enacting Rocky’s famous climb up the 72 steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. (Anyone wanna follow me with a boombox playing “Gonna Fly Now?”  I’ll pay you five dollars.)

But what I’m most excited about is the shopping!!!  I’m going to have 4 days to myself while The Hubs works, so it will be like an endless shopping vacation…sort of.  See, I’m a little scared of the amazing stores that I can look around in but not purchase anything (thanks to that all-powerful, unbreakable New Year’s Resolution).  These stores include, but are not limited to, J.Crew, Anthropologie, Steve Madden, H&M, Zara, and Urban Outfitters.  Yeah.  I’ve only been in one Zara (in Italy) and have never even seen any of these other stores before.  I’m going to have to hold myself back.  For serious.

But guess what?!?!?!?!  Directly across the street from our hotel is a BUFFALO EXCHANGE!!!  This is another store I’ve been wanting to go to, but the closest one is in New Orleans, which is two hours away.  Close to the Buffalo Exchange are a few other consignment and vintage shops, so even though I won’t be able to shop in those other stores, I’m pretty sure I can get my fix without breaking my resolution.

And don’t worry, I’ll be blogging and taking lots of pictures the entire time.  I promise to find a little spot in a coffee shop and keep you guys updated…even if The Hubs’ laptop is a freakin’ 20-pound dinosaur of a machine.  I will not be ashamed.

But then again, this trip isn’t until May.  Perhaps I’m getting a bit ahead of myself?

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Saturday morning surprise!

I work on Saturday.  The Hubs does not. He’s usually sound asleep when I leave for work on Saturdays.  But this past Saturday, I had a special surprise when I opened the bedroom door…

LOVE NOTES!!!  Everywhere!  On the floor, on the walls, in the medicine cabinet…it was magic, I tell you.  Magic!

And the best part is, it was completely unexpected.  I love it when the love of my life just wants to put a smile of my face.  Geez!  I was smiling all freakin’ day!

I didn’t realize this next one was sort of a flip-book until I was taking them down Sunday morning.  Can you guess what it says on the next page?!?!?!

I love his dirty effing mouth.  Just one of his many lovely qualities.

And finally, my favorite note of all.  I love it because it came from the heart.

*sigh*

I’m keeping it, framing it, and hanging it somewhere that we will both see it everyday.

Dear The Hubs, I LOVE YOU TOOOOOO!!!!!

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Twice in one week???

Cardi: Target;  Dress: Ross;  Boots: Steve Madden Intyce via Nordstrom;  Shades: Target;  Fish Necklace: vintage, thrifted

When: Monday, March 29

Why: Monday is my grocery shopping and errand running day.  And I also always have lunch with my homegirl Billie on Mondays.  We went to subway and I met one of her coworkers who also reads my blog!  (Shout-out to Jennifer!!!!)  I need to point out that this fun flirty dress is not wind-appropriate.  I had many “Marilyn Monroe” moments (according to Billie) and I’m pretty sure some Target customers got a bit more than they bargained for while loading groceries in their car.  Whatevs.

Sidenote: I’m thinking of wearing this dress for Easter with a long cream cardigan and some gold flat sandals.  Thoughts?  Comments?  Suggestions?

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What to wear while dreaming…

Did you see my post about my career dreams yesterday?  The title of this post might make sense if you’ve read that first.

Hat: Borrowed from Noelle;  Shades: Target;  Cardi: Target;  Tank: Target;  Skinnies: F21;  Shoes: my beloved chucks

So during my double photoshoots with Noelle and Emily on Sunday, I knew I needed to wear clothes that would not only keep me somewhat cool in the steamy Mobile, AL weather, but also something that I could wear no matter what position I might find myself in…like laying down in the middle of the road.  Yeah.  I did that.  I’m obviously not above doing whatever it takes to get the right shot.

Outfit photos courtesy of my homegirl, Noelle

Noelle’s photoshoot took place at my old stomping ground, the Environmental Studies Center, which is sort of like a local zoo for us, except for the fact that all of the animals in the exhibits are not only native, but are unable to go back into the wild due to injuries.  So, they are nursed back to health when they arrive and put on display for educational purposes.  I like that.  A lot.  I worked there for 5 years and I can tell you that every single person there cares about those animals so much.  It takes heart to have that job.  A lotta heart.  Here are just a couple of the critters you will see when you go there…

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