What I'm Loving Wednesday

Can hardly believe it is already Wednesday! Although I have a shortened week (Thanks Christopher Columbus!), I feel like I more than made up for that day off with a looooong work day yesterday.

What I'm Loving Wednesday


I'm loving...that I spent the Columbus Day holiday at Taste of DC. It was an absolutely beautiful day outside and MVP and I got to sample lots of tasty treats. Who knew a grilled cheese with tomato and bacon on a WAFFLE instead of bread could be so freaking good?

I'm loving...that I made it through ANOTHER MVP family wedding weekend! This past weekend we got to head up to PA, not far from my old stomping grounds. I had such a nice time and loved getting to meet more of MVP's family.

I'm loving...that MVP wore saddle shoes and a bow tie to the wedding. And that's his choice/style, not my influence people. I mean, does anyone remember this post? So weird, right?

I'm loving...that we passed another big hurdle this weekend. MVP's mom was in PA for the wedding and actually met my mom and Coach. It was a little impromptu and not exactly planned out, but I think (hope!) it went well.

I'm loving...that I woke up super early on Sunday and while MVP was still asleep, I busted out the laptop and got caught up on "Parenthood." Do you all watch? LOVE that show. Haddie's break up and all of that??? I was crying. In the dark, with the Macbook on my lap and my earbuds in. Embarrassingly enough, it woke up MVP who was I think a little concerned that I was crying at my laptop first thing on a Sunday morning.

I'm loving...my own breakup with Metro. I hadn't gotten around to blogging about it (because seriously, things have been too busy lately to keep up with things here -- sorry!!) but I recently decided to make a major change and ditch mass transit to drive to work every day. I'll try and be better about recycling and all to help offset my carbon footprint. It's a tiny bit more expensive than Metro, but I cannot begin to describe the HUGE reduction in my stress level.

I'm loving...good news from good friends. I got one of those emails yesterday that makes you want to bounce out of your seat because you are so excited about the person's good news. Was able to swap a few emails back and forth to catch up on work and life and what's new with me and MVP (who she has gotten to meet a couple times) and my friend so so sweetly wrote, "I'm really happy for you. You deserve it." It warmed my heart probably more than she knows.

I'm loving...my IRL friends. I usually get on here and rave about all my lovely bloggy friends so I should temper that by raving about my real life friends too. Even though we may not get to see each other as often as we would like -- busy with work, family, and obligations or separated by many states and thousands of miles -- I always feel very connected to them. I know that I could call or email any of them and they would be there for me in any way they could. I'm very lucky to have had such good fortune to have so many wonderful friends come into my life at different points in time.

What I'm Loving Wednesday -- we DON'T want the funk

I am trying very, VERY hard today to pull myself out of the job and other atrocities related funk I currently find myself in. It feels like a daunting task for sure, because I just have so very much that feels like it is overwhelming me at the moment. I am trying to take it one day at a time, and sometimes one hour at a time, and keep breathing. I need to lay off the sweets though; I just absentmindedly crunched my way through MANY cherry lifesavers and think I may be able to actually *feel* the cavities forming.

Anyway, it an effort to de-funk, I thought I would link up with What I'm Loving Wednesday and try very hard to find some things to love today. Not saying these are gonna be all that good, but just know that I am trying here, people.



I'm loving...the wonderful weekend I had in Charleston. MVP's family could not have been any nicer and I think it went very well. At least I hope it did! The wedding was so lovely and the food...well the food was out of this world.

I'm loving...Charleston in general. It was my very first time there and am already thinking about when I could go back. It was a busy weekend so we didn't get to see/do all that there is to see/do there, so a return trip (or trips!) are definitely in order.


I'm loving...that MVP and I survived our first real trip together. Sure, there has already been a long drive up to NJ to spend time with some of my family, but flying and airports add a lot more stress and headaches to the travel equation. But we remarked on Sunday after FINALLY getting back to DC (delayed over an hour flying out of Charleston), that it all went really well for us travel-wise. MVP even said it seemed so much easier than he had though. So we passed this travel test with flying colors. Sorry, so so bad but I couldn't help myself with that one.

I'm loving...that it finally feels like fall. Crisp weather, pumpkins on sale at the grocery store, Halloween around the corner. I even used some Sierra Nevada Tumblr Autumn Brown Ale to make a Beer & Bacon mac and cheese on Monday night. (Thanks for sharing, Morgan!)


I'm loving...that I have leftover mac and cheese for the whole week :) Although I am sure my cholesterol and pants aren't necessarily loving it!

I'm loving...lots of new fall shows and the return of lots of favorites. Although I am far, far behind on my watching and have a DVR that is busting at the seams.

I'm loving...playoff baseball. Would be loving it THAT MUCH more if my Phillies can close out their series later today.

I'm loving...Procter & Gamble. They sent me a HAUL of stuff from BlogHer. No joke, the box has probably at least $100+ worth of products in it. It is amazeballs and I will seriously be brand loyal to them after this.

I'm loving...my BlogHer buddy, Morgan. She sends me fabulous cards in the mail (the REAL mail -- like with a stamp and everything!) and finds ways to pick up my spirits when I am feeling like gum scraped off the bottom of someone's shoe. She is all around lovely and the best thing I got out of attending the BlogHer conference.

I'm loving...all my other bloggy buddies, you know who you are. Seriously, how amazing is it that you can make such strong connections with people over the Internet and develop honest-to-goodness friends?!?! So cool right?? Internet connections have come sooooooo far since To Catch a Predator and the Craigslist Killer, haven't they?

What I'm Loving Wednesday -- Mother's Day edition

Linking up with This Kind of Love for What I'm Loving Wednesday


I haven't done a WILW in awhile, and given that this Sunday is Mother's day, thought I would note some things that I love that could make excellent Mother's day gifts for those still doing some last minute shopping for the Moms in their lives. When I can, I will try to link to a site where you can view/purchase. you know, cause I am all about making people's lives easier.

I'm loving...my Clarisonic skincare brush. Seriously, this thing is AH-mazing. I treated myself to it a few years ago, not really believing all the hype around it. But it lives up to all the accolades and then some. I have been half-tempted to buy a new one just because now you can get it in so many fun colors...pink, purple, green. This gets your skin ridiculously clean without really drying it out or irritating sensitive skin. And the skin care products you use afterwards will be that much more effective because of how much better the texture of your skin is. Busy moms may not have time to schedule a proper facial regularly, but now they can have one whenever they want in the privacy of their own bathroom.


I'm loving...Shoe-of-the-Month clubs. I have subscribed to a few on and off before, but recently found a new one that I am seriously head over heels for (haha, sorry couldn't resist!) Sole Society works just like any other "of-the-month" club you can think of. You enroll and enter your billing info and then also your style preferences. Then at the beginning of the month you are presented with 5 fabulous shoe options. Don't like those? No problem, they will send you five more. Still not liking what you see or just not in the market for a new pair of shoes that month? Just opt to skip the month. Nothing billed. The shoes from Sole Society are really top-quality and made with leather, no synthetic materials here. I just sported my new pair when I was up on Boston and spent a whole night on my feet in platform booties and my feet felt FINE. They were super comfy and looked very designer. I got the style below but in a pretty nude/caramel color that I think is going to work year round. Love them.


I'm loving...skincare from Philosophy. I have converted many folks to this line over the years...including guys! Their Purity Made Simple face wash is simply the best. Using it with the Clarisonic is a slam-dunk for perfect skin. Really everything they make is top-notch, from skincare to seriously amazing body washes to beautiful fragrance. They make wonderful gift sets too, perfect for Mother's day.


I'm loving...new perfume. I am probably a bit of a fragrance junkie, never really wearing one "signature scent" but going back and forth throughout my fragrance collection depending on my mood, the weather, my outfit, you name it. I am currently infatuated with Chloe Rosebud, one of the nicest rose-based scents I have come across in a while. I am a total sucker for anything rose-scented. My Gram's name was Rose and when I was little, she always had beautiful rosebushes in the front of her house. The flower and the scent just remind me of her and is very soothing/comforting. But fragrance is a really personal thing. Not sure what she may like? Sephora has you covered with Fragrance Sampler gift sets. The set includes a number of fragrance minis that let the recipient try out lots of different scents. Even better, the gift set includes a voucher that they can then use at Sephora to get a full size bottle of their favorite.

Speaking of Rosebud, I'm loving....Rosebud Salve. This classic is multi-purpose, and what mom doesn't love things that are multi-purpose? This cult favorite soothes dry lips, calms and heals irritation, and soothes the sting of minor burns. It can even be used as a remedy for the treatment of diaper rash! The set below would make a nice gift for Mom (or anyone really!) And as a long-time fan of Rosebud Salve i was thrilled when they recently started making it in a tube -- I seriously have these stashed all over, purses, desk drawer, everywhere.


I could go on and on about this stuff, I have always been a bit of a "product junkie" and could ramble on about beauty products and gadgets for hours. Since many of these fabulous finds are available at Sephora, I thought it would also be a good idea to remind you of my very first giveaway since it includes a $25 gift card to Sephora along with some of my favorites in travel size, all in a cute Kate Spade makeup bag, so make sure you visit the posting and enter!

What I'm Loving Wednesday

Linking up with This Kind of Love for What I'm Loving Wednesday


I'm loving... that I am sneaking in another post today, which means I only have SIX more to go before Sunday to meet my goal of 40 Posts in 40 Days.

I'm loving... that I had a coupon for a free salad from Chop't that I was saving for a very special occasion. "Special Occasion" definition being: If i do not get up from my desk and step away from all the ridiculousness at work, I will probably punch someone.

I'm loving... my two new pairs of glasses from Warby Parker. Total geek-hipster-chic and I think they, in fact, DO make me look smarter! They let you pick up to five pairs of frames and then send them to you to try on at home fo' free. No obligation to purchase any glasses. And if you don't like those five, pick a different five and they will send you a second round to try on. Best part? For every pair of glasses they sell, they donate a pair to people in need.

I'm loving... Words with Friends. I know I am way late to the party on this game, but it has become a favorite pastime on my daily commutes. Anyone wanna play with me?

I'm loving... "Bossypants" by Tina Fey. I read it in about a day and a half. Have you read it? What did you think? I am mulling over some thoughts on it for a future post...

I'm loving... this little ticklish penguin. If you can watch it and not smile or laugh, you are probably a robot. Or one of the lawyers I may work with, same diff. Thanks for sharing, CRY!

What I'm Loving Wednesday

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I'm loving... that this Wednesday is just about over. It's been a real roller coaster at work lately and today was an especially stressful and trying one.

I'm loving...that the end of this day means I am one day closer to the weekend.

I'm REALLY loving...that the end of this day means I am one day closer to my trip to Nashville next weekend. God bless having something wonderful to look forward to!

What I'm Loving Wednesday

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I'm loving... that this is a "short week" at work since I was still out of the office on Monday. [Side rant about something I am NOT loving this week. Note how I use the phrase "out of office" and not "on vacation." This is because I learned once again, that I am not allowed to take an actual vacation or sick day. Like, ever. I spent at least 1-1.5 days (the hours totaled up) working while on vacation.]

I'm loving...the fun that I did have while out in Chicago and the time I got to spend with friends. Especially CM for letting me stay with her. And log onto her match.com profile and write to boys pretending to be her. That was quite a lot of fun.

I'm loving...eating green things again. I came back to DC on Monday and went right out to immediately load up on salad and veggies for the week. Do you all ever get home from a vacation or even a weekend road trip and think you will just DIE if you see another burger/fry/chicken finger/piece of pizza again?? I think by sometime late Saturday, CM and I were both completely over eating crap...yet managed to still put away some sliders, Parmesan fries, and soft pretzel dipped in cheese sauce on Sunday night. Real troopers, that's what we are.

I'm loving...the boy guy at the bar on Thursday night who incorrectly guessed that I had graduated college in 2007. Bless his heart. And no, I did not bother to correct him. Is that technically lying about my age?? I say no. I simply was too flattered to correct him ;)

I wish I was a big picture taker so I could share some photos of my trip with you. Sadly, all I take are stupid pictures like this one. Can you tell THIS was the bar where I was mistaken for being 25??

What I'm Loving Wednesday

It's going to be short and sweet for this week's What I'm Loving Wednesday, since I got home late last night (well late for me anyway) from the Sprinkles Party and have been running around non-stop today. Actually just now taking a break as I wait for someone to "OK" some work before I can finish things up for the night.

I'm loving....this little guy. I took a break from the craziness today to watch this and it totally lifted my mood. Just watch...you'll thank me!

What I'm Loving Wednesday

Linking up with This Kind of Love for What I Love Wednesday. This is going to be a quick one, but snaps to me for still managing to get in a post today!


I'm loving...boys in glasses. Deviled Megs would definitely make passes at boys who wore glasses. ESPECIALLY the two below. You know, if I were one who made passes. (Maybe I should try to become that sort of person??) But there was a mysterious-ish handsome guy in the grocery store last night and I think I was really mainly attracted to him because of his glasses. But Mr. Franco and Mr. Ruffalo are most definitely my "type", so if you know of anyone in the DC area fitting that kind of description, um, hello...let me know! Actually, doesn't need to be local, as regular readers know I may just be itching for reasons to move. Who wants to play matchmaker for Deviled Megs? ;)




I'm loving...the Oscars. Have loved them since I was very little. Have practiced acceptance speeches I would give over and over in my head. I actually have a very deep relationship with movies in general (a post for sometime soon, I promise you -- it's actually in the works) So the Oscars is a bit like the Superbowl of movies, don't you think? I love the red carpet arrivals, I love the acceptance speeches, I love the build-up and excitement. And every year for quite some time now, I have held my own little tradition of buying a new pair of pajamas for Oscar night, drinking champagne while I watch and having appetizers for dinner. It's the little things in life. Anyone else doing anything exciting for Sunday's Oscar Ceremony?

I'm loving... that Mr. Franco is not only nominated, but will be hosting this year's ceremony (with Anne Hathaway) and that Mr. Ruffalo will also be there as a nominee. Yay.

I'm loving...that I was enough of a nerd to set up a Facebook page for this here little blog. You haven't heard? Get on board with it! Yes this item was on the list last week, and I am keeping it this week. Shameless self promotion, I know. But I will tell you this bloggy peeps, if no one else is going to promote you, sometimes you take matters into your own hands!

I'm loving...Adele. If you don't know her or aren't familiar with her amazing talent, see my post from yesterday. Trust me, you will be thanking me later.

I'm loving...that I once again had a mommy friend come to the rescue, and let me head to her house for a playdate with her and her little man, T. I needed to get out of my apartment in the worst way this weekend, and she came through for me big time. And there is nothing not to love about spending time hanging out with little man T, he sort of rocks. he even shared his goldfish crackers with me, what a guy.

I'm loving...that I just may have two very fun blog-related news items to share with you very soon, maybe even this week! Stay tuned please....

What I'm Loving Wednesday

Linking up with This Kind of Love for What I Love Wednesday. I know this particular Wednesday may be a bit of a stretch to find many things I am currently loving...but there is a short list worth sharing.



my hair stylist. I know, I know....I have already professed my undying love for him here on my blog. But it is worth stating again today that I just love him so very much. I was supposed to be seeing him tomorrow and was so looking forward to it. I needed that few hours of beauty therapy like you would not believe right now. But situations at work have caused me to cancel and reschedule my appointment with him not once, but twice in the last few days. And every time I cancel and rebook, I am pushing this much needed appointment off by weeks. I mean part of the reason I love him is because he is so stinking talented, and that is no secret to his clients so he books fast. And when you cancel, good luck getting in again anytime soon. So you'll realize why I nearly wept with joy when I received a Facebook message from him this morning asking if I was free this Saturday to come in. Here's where the love part comes in...he doesn't work Saturdays. He'd be going into the salon on a weekend day off to help me and my sorry @ss out. Love, love, LOVE him. I wrote him back immediately so hopefully come Saturday, I will be sitting in his chair getting my hair did. Cause both my outside and my inside needs that couple hours of beauty quiet time right now.

I'm loving...that I reached 100 followers. Amazing doesn't even begin to accurately describe how that feels. Thanks a million to everyone for their support and encouragement. Even those of you that stalk my blog and don't officially follow. Yes, including you family members who read this. Except for the Coach...still kind of creeps me out that the Coach may be reading this.

I'm loving...that I was enough of a nerd to set up a Facebook page for this here little blog. You haven't heard? Get on board with it!
I'm loving...the upcoming 3-day holiday weekend. One less day in this office?? Yes, please.

I'm loving...that I have a lot of favorite shows to watch on my DVR. I have been so busy lately that there is a lot backlogged and I am looking forward to an extra day of weekend to catch up on some TV time.

I'm loving...that the sun has been out this week and we have enjoyed some unseasonably warm temps here int he DC area. I wish it was here to stay...but I will certainly take whatever I can get right now!

What I'm Loving Wednesday

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I'm loving...Tabatha, from Tabatha's Salon Takeover. She gets sh*t done, and I like that. Now if only she did law firms in addition to salons, *sigh*

I'm loving...my new U of MD hoodie. I wish I could describe to you in great detail exactly how awesome it is, but you'll just have to trust me. It rocks.

I'm loving...sleep. Some of you that read this on the regular know that I have been having horrid sleep issues lately. I can't say they are getting significantly better, but I am trying to grab sleep when I can. And force sleep by Motrin PM when necessary.

I'm loving...that L's Birthday party is this Saturday. I think it will be my first time "out" in about a month, so I am very much looking forward to being out and about. And toasting her and wishing her a fun filled year of being "Thirty and Flirty"

I'm loving...that I'M MOVING!!!! Ok, well I am only moving offices at work. I am actually moving to a much smaller office with a weird dark green wall...but, I am moving away from the horrible next-door neighbor at work who has become virtually impossible to deal with. I wish I could go into detail, but she has drained too much of my time, energy and emotion over the past few weeks that I don't know that I have anything left to muster an explanation of her and how nasty she has been towards me. But I am seriously taking a hit by moving to a crappier office just to get some space between me and her. I will still have to work with her, which is unfortunate. but not having to see her all the time and physically be next to her will hopefully help things at work somewhat. Or as much as things here can be helped I suppose.

I'm loving...that L actually wants to see the Justin Bieber movie too. I am not someone with the Bieber Fever, but I am in love with the commercials for this movie and feel that I must go.

I'm loving...these lovelies from Georgetown Cupcake. Yes, THAT Georgetown Cupcake. They do custom orders and were absolutely lovely to deal with. I wonder if they made it onto their show, I know they are shooting new episodes.


So the cupcake may give away some of the mystery of where I have been the past few weeks and what has been going on. If you think it is as simple as "sorority BS" you would be so, very, wrong. But please have patience with me...I really am getting around to a posting on this one. I really am just trying to process all that has been going on the past few weeks (because it has not just been all about those cupcakes!)

What I'm Loving Wednesday

On the one hand I cannot believe it is already Wednesday, and on the other hand I can't believe it is only Wednesday. Anyone else ever find themselves in that Catch-22 situation?

But wednesday it is, so let's go ahead and get to what I am loving this wednesday, shall we?



I'm loving....that pitchers and catchers report very, very soon. Screw Punxatawney Phil. Pitchers and Catchers is my heads up that Spring is definitely on the way!

I'm loving....my swap. It has been one of the few "fun" things I have going on right now to look forward to. And I would love to have a few more participants, wink wink ;)

I'm loving....good friends who save the day when you really need them. Whether that is picking up your prescription for you (thank you, L!) or calling you because you are in desperate need of hearing a friendly voice after so many unpleasant voices (love you, V!), I really am lucky some days to have some people in my life who can hold sh*t together for me when I feel like it's faling apart.

I'm loving....old friends. Over the past month or so, I have had quite a few chances to catch up with really old freinds from college...who have sent me funny notes on facebook or even stalked me down in my office and called me. It's happened at times where it has meant a lot to me to reconnect and share a laugh, so I am thankful for that.

I'm loving....new friendships and connections. I have had the fortune of stregthening connections with member of an Advisory Board I am currently a member of and it has really made the experience much better for me. Sounds kinda cryptic (and I will get to it in another post, I promise!) but the arena in which I volunteer a good bit of my time has put me through the wringer through the past week. I have had more than a few moments of wondering "Why the hell am I even doing this?" Thankfully, I have been supported by women who have reminded me why I am doing it and helped talk me down from the ledge :)

I'm loving....that I am only 5 people away from my goal of 100 followers. So if you are reading this and aren't a follower...well, just go click the button to follow me and make Deviled Megs a happy camper!

Most of all, I'm loving.... that this crazy busy period of volunteer time will be over (and back to a more reasonable schedule) in a week or so. Then I can go back to getting all my huge helpings of stress from work instead of spread across multiple outlets.

What I'm Loving Wednesday

I'm loving...Kellogg's Fiber Plus bars in the new Coconut Caramel Fudge flavor. Hand to GOD, these taste just like a Girl Scout Samoa cookie. One bar is only 120 calories but tastes like I should feel SO much guiltier about eating it. They are seriously that good. I need to find out from Kellogg's if this is some sort of limited edition flavor so I can go and buy every box I see while they are still available.

I'm loving...planning trips. Back to Chicago in March, Vegas in April, and maybe even Boston in May. The way things have felt at work and in life lately, having fun trips to look forward to helps make it all seem a little bit more bearable.

I'm loving...new music. I am currently enjoying Mumford & Sons. Mr. Toothbrush played them for me in the car once and I really dug it. Oddly enough, I usually walk away from many failed relationships with a new artist/group that I like. So it's all not a total loss, right?

I'm loving...presents. Yes, to get them is wonderful, but as I have mentioned on here before I absolutely LOVE giving the perfect present. I recently attended a retreat where I was in charge of the gifts for our advisees. When they opened their gifts and could not stop talking about how much they loved them, I felt like a million bucks. A special thank you to those that have been singing the praises of the Michael's dollar section lately -- those dollar reusable tote bags were the perfect bag to give the gifts in! Cheaper than a paper gift bag from Target and better because they can be used again and again.

I'm loving...swaps. Probably because I am loving giving presents so much but it also makes me feel like I have some sort of secret pen pal or something. I am so tempted to host a swap on here...but am thinking that as crazy and busy as life has been lately, that may be biting off more than I can chew. We shall see - maybe it would be a way to put all those hours I should be sleeping to good use?

I'm loving...that summer concert tickets have been purchased! I got my ticket to see Sugarland in May - warmer weather and outdoor concerts cannot get here soon enough.

I'm loving...the crazzy @ss, loony b*tches on "The Bachelor." They make me feel better about myself.

What I'm Loving Wednesday

Happy Wednesday afternoon! Linking up again with Jamie at This Kind of Love for What I'm Loving Wednesday. Even though I am feeling rather blech this week (a combo of weather, mood, mental state, work, you name it!) there are still a few things I am love-love-loving! While I may not be totally seeing the glass as half full, it is far from being half empty. And just in case you were curious, that glass is most definitely always on a coaster (pet peeve.)



I'm loving...the fact that it is already Wednesday, first and foremost. 4-day work weeks pretty much rock.

I'm loving...the show "Greek." Yes, still obsessed with this show. What I am loving about it most at the moment is that L realized there was an entire season that we did not have on DVD loan from my Mom. And that means 20 lovely episodes streaming right to my Netflix. Swoon.

I'm loving...getting organized at work. While my computer was out of commission today for about 45 minutes, I cleaned off my desk, cleared out desk drawers, organized files...I am exhausted from all my productivity.

I'm loving...bloggy friends who leave me comments and send me emails. You all make me smile, seriously. You guys are flat out fantabulous.

I'm loving...truffle popcorn. I got to try some last night for the first time. Deeeeeee-licious. Probably tastier because it was FREE. And for those readers who are in DC, do yourself a favor and take a trip to Screwtop Wine Bar in Clarendon. Love that place, never disappoints.

I'm loving...Glee Volume 4. If you do not have it yet, you have no idea what awesomeness you are missing out on. Seriously, you need it in your life. Trust me. Don't ask questions, just get your hands on a copy now. You can come back here and thank me later. I got it for my drive up to NJ this past weekend and had all but lost my voice by the time I got to my friend's apt. THAT is how much singing I did in the car ride up. And I didn't sound that bad, if I do say so myself!

And here are the three biggest LOVES for this week:
I'm loving...old friends. Between getting to see friends while I was in Chicago and a weekend drive up to NJ to celebrate another friend;'s birthday, I love that we are able to stay in each other's lives and always pick up as if no time has passed and try to go out like the crazy girls we once were in younger days.

I'm loving...new friendships that you get through old friends. My friends from college have some kick-ass friends. Girls they have known since high school (or earlier), girls that they have met through work, girls they have met when they moved to new places. All too often (or maybe I just find it to be so true here in DC) women can be too judgy/bitchy/catty towards women they don't know. But not my friends' circles of friends. They just jump right in and get to know you and soon you are all laughing and drinking and carrying on like you have known each other for years. And in both of these recent trips to NJ and Chicago, I have had such fun with these friends-of-friends. So much so that my next trip to Chicago was planned well before I left to fly back to DC last week. If any of you may be reading this, thanks for making these two trips so much F-U-N!

And what I'm loving most of all...is my new best friend in the picture below. Words cannot express how different my life seems now that this little guy is in it. I didn't believe in love at first sight, until now.
Love. True Love.

What I'm Loving Wednesday

Since Tales from the Trenches Tuesday is on a bit of a hiatus (and special thanks to folks for their comments and words of encouragement about that), I figured I am in desperate need of another "regular" weekly posting. So I have linked up with Jamie at This Kind of Love for What I'm Loving Wednesday.

This week,
I'm loving... Rice Krispies. So weird, right? I had bought a box last month for some cookies I made (sounds odd, but it is a FAB cookie recipe!) and of course the only size they had was the jumbo box. So now with leftover Rice Krispies I have been enjoying the occasional small bowl at night as a bedtime snack. No, I shouldn't be eating at bedtime, but there are worse snacks in the world, right? Rice Krispies remind me of my Gram, I always remember her eating them for breakfast when we stayed at her house in the summer, so something about that snap-crackle-pop sound is oddly comforting to me.

I'm loving...the ABC Family show "Greek" and wondering how in the world I was never watching this show?!? I have always heard people rave about it, and being a reformed sorority girl myself you would have thought I would have been all over this show when it started a few years ago. When I was up at my parents' house for Christmas, I noticed my mom had all the seasons on DVD and stole borrowed them. (Mom, if you are reading, I promise you I will return them!) Started watching them on Friday afternoon (after an unfortunate Netflix-Wii snafu) and have become absolutely hooked. Actually "borderline obsessed" is probably a more accurate description. This show is F-U-N-N-Y! And you don't have to have been in a fraternity or sorority to enjoy it, I promise. L has watched a bunch of the episodes with me and has laughed just as much as I have. I have gone home from work both nights this week and watched another 2-3 episodes each night and did not leave my apartment for much of this weekend, preferring to stay on the couch and watch this show. I am currently preaching the gospel of this show to other friends and trying to get them to watch - because I need validation that I am not a total nerd for being in my 30's and living for a show about college kids in fraternities and sororities.

I'm loving...people "creatively interpreting" (if you will) the work and words of Mr. Kanye West.
Muppet Style (warning - adult language)


And Groban style


I'm loving...the breakup of T.Swift and Jake Gyllenhaal. As a big Jakey G. fan I think she was WAY too young for him am happy to see him back on the market. I can't say I am dying to hear her pen another angst-ridden breakup ballad though.

I'm loving...being back to a routine. Yes, the hustle-and-bustle of the holidays is fun and exciting. But I am also drained from the end of 2010 - physically, mentally and emotionally. I am curretnly very pleased to get back to a more "normal" life routine, and with that, the ability to be more regular with getting some posts up here!

I'm loving...that I am not the only one in that boat, so I love seeing my other fave bloggers back in action and am enjoying catching up on all your posts. Keep 'em coming!