Monday, June 27, 2011

Whiskey, Zucchini, Maxi Dresses oh My!

I’m a sham. 

Everything I live for is a lie, and I have been covertly convincing you otherwise for 
quite some time now.

That’s right people, I am a Carrie Underwood belting-lover of Italian food-fashion fiend fraud.

They say the first step to recovery is admittance, so here goes…

You know how every time we get in the car, crank up Carrie Underwood and belt out,

“Right now he's probably slow dancing with a bleached-blond tramp,
and she's probably getting frisky...
right now, he's probably buying her some fruity little drink
'cause she can't shoot whiskey...

Well guess what…I LOVE fruity drinks, I can’t shoot whiskey, and up until last weekend’s Club 2 Me rendezvous, I had never even attempted such a feat.

You know how I love to cook and can be a borderline food snob when I’m feeling frisky?

Ummm, I hate hate hate zucchini, my stomach goes bleck at the thought of green beans, and I cannot for the life of me choke down a raw tomato.

You know how last week when we were shopping and I told you that I couldn’t try on that ikat printed maxi dress because they didn’t have my size?

Yah, I lied, they only had my size, but I am secretly terrified of the maxi dress trend and cannot build up the courage to try one.

I’m sorry, you are probably so ashamed of me and my fraudulent behaviors.

Before you disown let me try to make it up to you ok!?

For starters, I have dubbed the next few months the ‘The Summer of Whiskey, Zucchini and Maxi Dresses’, while it’s not terribly creative it definitely gets to the point wouldn’t you say?
It’s simple: this summer I want to devote myself to practicing life with a more open mind, and what better way to do so than through liquor, veggies and trendy clothing J

Hey, I’m not perfect, but it’s a start!

With that in mind, you will be happy to know that I have officially begun the challenge and am halfway there to liking zucchini...check out my simple little recipe for grilled zucchini: (No making fun of me for how simple this is, I am just thrilled to actually have made zucchini that tasted so yummy to me!) 


4-5 small green or yellow zucchini (the smaller ones have a milder flavor)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Garlic Powder
Fresh Cracked Black Pepper
Sea Salt
Pre-heated George Foreman or outdoor grill

Slice zucchini lengthwise, either into 1/2's or 1/4's
Mix zucchini in bowl with 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbs garlic powder, a couple cranks of the pepper grinder and a few dashes of sea salt

Grill zucchini until 5-10 minutes each side, or until slight char develops.

Serve as a side with your favorite salmon recipe and you are on your way to being a foodie!

What is your summer challenge for 2011? I would love to hear what you have on the books!

 

Friday, June 24, 2011

How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You!

I have a question. How do you tell someone that you love them, that you care about them and that you want to see them happy, even if it hurts a little in the process?
Come on people, I’m not asking for relationship advice, I would rather die than be that 
sappy in the bloggy world.

I’m talking about those people that dance into your life for moments when you need a little extra pep in your step, the people that carry you when you kind of feel like frumping around being all complain-y and useless, the people that chow down with you when you need some ‘real good’ for lunch instead of the protein shake and salad they have stored in the fridge at work.

I’m talking about friends people! And the older I get the more I realize how simply impossible it would be to live without good ones.

Today ‘little Kate’ from Ordinary Girl, Extraordinary Journey, showed me just how much she loves me with an impromptu Chipotle sesh and proverb.

And yes, I’m that easy folks, a burrito bowl and a sassy little proverb are all it takes to light my fire and bring me back from the brink of total utter and complete dismal despair.

I hope that she inspires you to get out there and love somebody today…and no, not in that kind of way, you sicko! (okay well, maybe just a little of that kind of love J)


Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; 
   but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised 
Proverbs 31 : 30
                                                                                              



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Ciao

 

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

What I Wore Wednesday: It's Heating Up!

It’s officially summer in Sacramento, and it is hot hot hot people! While I have begrudgingly moved into the season of perpetual leg shaving, I am beyond thrilled to feel the sun on my skin and to flaunt my little toesies once again in my open toe pumps and sandals.

Check out my ensemble today!

PS- Don’t be afraid to mix colors this season, I may be pretty straight laced on the day to day, but I love rebelling and mixing tons of silver and gold!


PPS- No one is allowed to judge my super messy desk. Got it?!

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Dress- My roomies closet, I think it’s from H&M
Shoes- Halogen by Nordstrom
Belt- Mod-Cloth
Bracelet/Earrings/Ring- Tiffany’s


Ciao