Random Ramblings and Rants

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Me, the girl that used to wear bike shorts underneath my dresses so I could still play on the monkey bars has worn a dress to work every single day for the last 4 weeks. Crazy…I know. I won’t deny that I do wear boy shorts underneath on days I know it’s supposed to be windy, but I’ve gotten a little better I guess.

Even when I haven’t been in much of a country music phase for the last few months summer weather means beer & live country music to me. Always has. Always will.

The one thing that bugs me most about my clubfeet is that there is no such thing as cowboy boots that look cute with dresses that I can wear with my feet. So petty, I know. And don’t get me wrong I love my Durangos, but even if I didn’t have super skinny legs they still aren’t made to rock with dresses.

People that hate country music just to hate it make me crazy. What I mean is so many people honestly don’t seem to give it a chance.

On that note people that hate the newer sounds of country music and claim it’s not country. The amazing thing about country has always been it’s power to bring people together and not be defined by one set of standards. Let’s not change that.

I think I’ve gone through more mid twenties crisises than can ever be considered normal. And I suppose I’m actually more of late twenties at 27 than mid twenties.

Mess with my family and you mess with me. Enough said.

There are certain things you just don’t say to a girl. Especially if you are trying to hit on her. Like political digs? You just don’t go there if you want a chance with her.

Just because someone offers you a ride home doesn’t mean that he/she is inviting you home. It means said person is nice and would prefer you did not die in a drunk driving accident. Don’t make me regret that.

If someone works in politics they may enjoy arguing politics, but that doesn’t mean they want to do that when out for a good time. In fact they probably don’t.

Don’t call me sweetheart when I walk by to hit on me. A. I’m not that sweet and B. you don’t know me.

 

Music Monday: Escort

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So last week while in DC for work I did something some might find crazy.

Without even knowing the name of the band I agreed to go to a show with Taylor and some of his friends. I knew absolutely nothing about the band until I had already met up with the guys.

And then how was the band which I had never heard of before described to me?

“Disco Orchestra”

Yep, you can imagine that I had absolutely no idea what to expect. Going to the venue, 9:30 Club, all I knew was disco orchestra and 20 piece band and that they were named Escort.

Taylor gave me a little bit more of the back story while we waited for them to start.

I was intrigued. All 4 guys were kinda shocked I just agreed to go to a show knowing nothing about the band and having never even listened to one song.

But the thing is, I love music. And I love love love live music.

And well let’s be honest, I trust Taylor’s taste in music. He’s only been providing me with playlists for almost 5 months, but in those 5 months my musical taste has expanded so much and I have found all these new bands/songs that I love.

Yet, again he proved to be right/have good taste. It was an awesome show. I really enjoyed the music and was dancing along with it. I’m sure had I known the songs I would have had even more fun, but really I had a ton of fun as it was.

I would definitely recommend catching Escort if they ever come to your area. It’s so hard to describe them, but they are worth a listen and they put on a show full of energy and fun.

Day 31 {31 Day Blog Challenge}

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Self Portrait & Final Thoughts
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I may have had to play catch up several times—but I tried and I finished all posts eventually.

I enjoyed doing this and would gladly do it again. I’ve found some awesome new blogs to follow. I’ve gotten laughs. I’ve had fun. And I’ve gotten back to writing regularly.

After a few fun days in DC I am looking forward to blogging about some of that fun and what’s to come!

Day 30 {31 Day Blog Challenge}

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Favorite Flavor of Ice Cream:

Ben & Jerry’s Karmal Sutra. Hands down. I love the mixture of caramel and chocolate. And I love the name.

The only time I like plain vanilla ice cream is in a root beer float or with Nestle’s Quik sprinkled over it.

I’m all about the Coffee flavored ice creams, but Ben & Jerry’s Karmal Sutra will always be #1 on my list.

 

Day 29 {31 Day Blog Challenge}

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Favorite Time of the Year:

Spring. Summer. Fall.

Or a better way to say it—baseball season!

I am 1000X happier when I am sunkissed. I love warm weather and sunshine. I live for the beautiful days.

Day 28 {31 Day Blog Challenge}

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My Guilty Pleasures:

  • Getting my hair colored professionally. I’m not a super girly girl. I’m not overly materialistic. But I spend good money to get my hair done. I love my hair stylist and believe it is well worth the money to love my hair as much as I do.
  • Starbucks. Specifically Venti 1/2 Caff Nonfat Cinnamon Dolce with 1 pump Mocha Extra Dry Cappuccinos.
  • Being sunkissed.
  • Making other people smile. I am known to spoil my friends and family because I love being the reason someone smiles.
  • Chick lit.
  • Cosmopolitan—even after doing a rhetorical critique of the objectification of women I still read the damn magazine every month.
  • Having a little too much fun.
  • Bud Light. I’m weird…I don’t like fancier beers all that much. But give me a cold Bud Light and you will make me a happy girl. Especially if paired with live music!
  • Boys with brains who are also pro-choice. This isn’t the easiest to find unfortunately given where I reside.
  • Durango Boots
  • Summer dresses.
  • Flip flops.
  • Running shorts.
  • Pink/Victoria’s Secret

Day 27 {31 Day Blog Challenge}

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I had no WIFI while in DC for work so playing catch up.

3 online friends you want to meet in real life:

I’ve been lucky enough to make so many amazing friends via social media and even meet quite a few of them already.

However there are a few that I still really want to meet!

1. @APBBLUE – Amy is one of my favorite feminists. While we’ve never met, I know her husband through being past colleagues. I love those two—they make me feel like we have been friends for years and are such good cheerleaders/listeners. I’m looking forward to FINALLY meeting Amy in two weeks and catching up with Eric!

2. @Marta28 - Marta and me have been conversing off and on via twitter for several years and now follow each other’s blogs due to both being survivors who have shared our stories this year. While we may not converse as much or know as much about each other as some of my other Twitter friends, I truly admire Marta and hope to one day meet her in person!

3. I don’t think I can pick a 3rd one. There are so many other people that would be up there tied for 3rd. I’m thankful that twitter and blogging has brought so many amazing people into my life. Some share interests with me. Some share beliefs with me. And some challenge me and thus make me even stronger in my beliefs and interests.

Day 26 {31 Day Blog Challenge}

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Favorite Food:

Guacamole

Chocolate Milk

Cookie Monster Cupcakes

I am often told I have the taste-buds of a toddler. I am VERY picky, but when I like something, I like it. I could eat guacamole & chips or guac in a fajita twice a day and never get tired of it. I love chocolate milk. Love love love it. And nothing beats a Cookie Monster Cupcake from Oh My Cupcakes.

Day 25 {31 Day Blog Challenge}

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Describe Your Location:

I’m currently in my bedroom sitting on my bed. My bedroom is pretty bland with nothing on the walls, but yet still has plenty of me displayed through my bookcases/dressers and such. My Candace Bushnell autograph, my photos of my little bears and family, my empty absolut bottles, my flowers from all the weddings I’ve been in. It’s so me even though all my wall art is up in the attic or in my storage unit.

But really my mind is elsewhere….my mind is ~1300 miles away—cause I’m DC bound on Wednesday for a work trip. I am SO EXCITED for this trip. And I get to go back the 11-15th of April for my vacation that I had planned prior to the work trip. 

DC is one of my favorite places in the whole wide world, but I haven’t been there since 2003. I’m beyond excited. And it’s Cherry Blossom season there!

Plus I get to see some pretty awesome people.

 

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