February 2009
130 posts
Hi, My name is Julie
and I’m addicted to hair apparatuses. First, it was my tonytail. Then came the bumpit.
Now, I just read the following on Fashionista.com:
One of the best things about being in London is seeing what everyone in New York will be wearing in six months.
Sure enough, peplums were already in the window of every high street store, everyone’s rocking Alice Dellal-like grungy booties,...
My southern belles-
My first thought was Charleston, SC, but I googled mapped that and it’s almost 5 hours from Atlanta. yuck! If you’re like me I could never stand traveling for that long in a car.
Then it struck me. Asheville, NC. You must go there. It’s fabulous. There is a great little B&B called Engadine Inn about 10 minutes outside of the town that is run by a super cute little Swedish...
You know there is a recession when
1. I now refuse to pay full price for anything.
2. If something is on sale and it’s not at least half off, I think “meh, they can do better” or “I’ll just wait until it’s 75% off” - because you know it will be.
Daily Joy
Lunch today is a modpodge of leftovers:
Chicken pot stickers
Tortilla chips
Homemade guacamole
Unforturnately, I can’t bring my leftover wine to work. Stupid no drinking at work policy.
Me: Guess what?
Jason: What?
Me: During lunch today, I went to see Toni's baby.
Jason: (pause... and proceeds with caution) That's nice. How is he?
Me: He is so cute and perfect and smells delicious.
Jason: (pause) Did you get any ideas?
Me: Yes.
Jason: Julie, what the heck? (and somehow his voice manages to get quiet and more high pitched at the same time while I secretly chuckle inside)
Yes, yes, I get it. We will have babies, not now, but soon. I can wait. I have selfishness for myself, my husband and my closet to get out of my system first.
Daily Joy
My coworker had a baby on Tuesday. During lunch today, my boss and I went to go visit her at the hospital. Lucky me, her little boy was in there with her and I got to hold him. He is so precious and perfect.
Me want baby.
“I just took a trip to Paris via google earth. I wandered around the same areas...”
– email from my husband that brightened my afternoon
Here’s a quote from the Obama dog press release, also coming out in the next issue of People:
She said she and her husband rise at 5:30 a.m., exercise in the White House gym and typically have breakfast together. The White House chefs cook “mean waffles and grits,” she said.
“We have dinner as a family together every night, and Barack, when he’s not traveling, tucks...
Daily Joy
Work day is o-vah! I’m off to a business dinner meeting tonight that I have mixed feelings about, but at least I am free from the shackles of my cube. Hurrah! Hurrah!
Oh, and I am proud of myself for making it to church today. Hurrah to that too!
“PLEASE GIVE AS MUCH NOTICE AS POSSIBLE WHEN SCHEDULING. DO NOT LET CAT OUT!”
– These exact words were pulled from a MLS sheet for a house that meets criteria that Jason and I are looking for. Maybe it’s just me, but when you’re trying to sell your house, I don’t think you want to give the impression that there is a scary cat clamoring to escape lurking within...
Book Clubbin' for Christ (!!!)
I am totally down. I, too, have been pondering what to give up or do for Lent this year and this idea seems perfect. I am not sure that I have a whole list of books to read just yet, but I will plan to read one, to-be-determined book every week starting tomorrow, Ash Wednesday, and of course, I’ll stick to no meat on Fridays.
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What about starting a Lenten Book Challenge?!
...
Let the Countdown begin
My E-mail:
Hello! Last November, I read an article in a local paper that an Anthropologie will be opening at the Streets of Southpoint Mall in Durham, NC. Can you please let me know when this store is scheduled to open? Thank you! - Julie Cook
Anthropologie’s Response:
Hello Julie, The opening date for the store in Durham is 4/24/09. Happy shopping. Sincerely, Carol Rhoads ...
Worst Pick-Up Line Ever
Random Guy Who Obviously Didn't Notice My Wedding Ring: So, are you from around here?
Me: Yeah, I'm from Raleigh
RGWODNMWR: Then I guess you can relate to the phrase "Take your shirt off and twist it 'round your head like a helicopter."
Me: Silence (literally, I was speechless)
RGWODNMWR: You know, from the song?
Me: Um, yeah. Gotta go.
Channel earrings or Prado bag, anyone?
At lunch today, I wanted a smoothie and a bagel. Fortunately, for me, there is a Planet Smoothie and a Bruegger’s Bagels right next to each other down the street from where I work.
Next to Planet Smoothie, I noticed a new boutique (term used loosely) called “Blush.” My first thought was yay, a new makeup store. Upon closer inspection, I realized it seemed to be a cheap clothing...
Age does not diminish the extreme disappointment...
Maybe it’s because my birthday is next month, but I’ve been noticing little things here and there that are sure fire signs I’m getting older, for better or for worse. For better:
I still don’t know who the Jonas Brothers are. I mean, I know that they are brothers and their last name is Jonas, but that’s all. I saw them perform with Stevie Wonder at the...
Daily Joy
Today was tough to find a daily joy. It is Monday. It is cold. I had a weekend that left me anything but refreshed (it was my own fault, but that’s beside the point). It is February - there is a reason February is the shortest month and that is because it is the worst month.
So, I was really searching for today’s joy, but I’ve finally settled on my new workout DVD coming in the...
Funny, funny tumblr - I want to be friends with... →
“Did she forget to untuck her napkin after dinner?”
– Jason on Jessica Biel’s Oscar dress. Coming from a man who has to have me pick out his clothes most mornings, this comment was especially humorous.
I’ve been at work for 3 and a half hours. So far, I’ve managed to respond to about 3 emails. Monday Schmonday.
Dear Willpower,
Where did you go? Please come back. Bikini season is soon and I need your help. I promise to try my best to listen to you. Thanks.
xo,
Julie
Going to bed with eyes full of tears. Seeing Heath Ledger win and his family accept the award on his behalf completes my Oscar viewing for tonight. DVR recaps will commence tomorrow.
WatchI ain’t saying I can dance.
I ain’t saying I even know all the words.
I am saying that I heart MJ circa 80s.
I’m also saying I can make a mean kissy face when I don’t know what else is going on.
Daily Joy
Gah! Can this workday go by any s.l.o.w.e.r.? I met my lover boy for lunch at Whole Foods and we pick up some yummy dinner: - meatballs (parmesan meatballs for him; turkey meatballs for me) - heirloom tomato marinara (i love heirloom tomatoes more than any other vegetable…errr… fruit) - whole wheat spaghetti The above will be enjoyed with Husband and I enjoying the yummiest beer...
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Tumblr Fashion Challenge!
ooooh fun! I love dress-up. hmmm, let’s see here…
One of my personal favorite tops to wear with jeans is from Development by Erica Davies. I have this same top, but in black. the only difference is I payed full price for it. (grrrr):
I think this one is super cute, too:
Two other no-fail “go-tos” are Rebecca Taylor:
And Madison Marcus:
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Let’s...