Day 139: happy/sad

happy to be coming home.

sad to leave my parents.

happy to have brian, so i don't have to drive.

sad by the horrible traffic.

happy that my birthday is tomorrow.

sad that i'm getting old.

happy that i had great weekend.

sad that it's almost over and work starts tomorrow.

Day 138: Birthday Celebration #1

While visiting my parents, they celebrated my birthday with dinner and pie. {OK, it might have been all my idea to celebrate, but whatevs....}

My parents cooked a fabulous meal, per usual, which we enjoyed outside. This was the one and only photo I took with the self-timer. I can't believe how perfectly it was framed!

Day 137: Heaven.

Brian and I arrived at my parents' house on Lake Travis today. It's what I think of as my little piece of Heaven. I just love it here!

Day 136: Target Thinks It's 1998

I was at Target today, and I discovered that they apparently think it's 1998. Now usually, I'm a big fan of Target clothes. It may not be the highest quality clothing, but they definitely have a ton of cute pieces.

Today, I discovered a whole line of 1998-inspired clothing, including this flowered halter top, hawaiian print tube tops, and belly-bearing tanks. Seriously....

Day 135: SATC2!!

It might have gotten horrible reviews--and it definitely won't be up for any Oscars--but we just had to go see Sex and the City 2 on opening night! Kelly, Kara, Caroline, and I went to Studio Movie Grill so we could drink cosmos {and champagne!} while watching the movie. 

Side note: I personally thought it was cute! Sure it's cheesy--but so was the TV show and the first movie. I wasn't expecting it to change my life... ;)

Day 134: New Traditions

Lately, Wednesdays have been the only weekday Brian and I can hang out. So it's become our new tradition that he come over and then we walk with Zoe to Bakers Brothers to pick up dinner. Zoe and I wait outside while he picks up the food to go. Zoe loves the walk, and we love the food. It's win-win :)

Day 133: Despise

I seriously, truly, without a doubt despise ironing. I save up all of my ironing until I absolutely have to do it. Which is what I did tonight. And I despised every second of it.

Day 132: Taunting

When my sister visited me, she brought me two birthday gifts. One was a fab globe that obviously couldn't be wrapped {and it is seriously adorable and looks amazing on top of my armoire}.

The other was a wrapped gift, with instructions to open on my birthday. And so it sits on my desk. Taunting me. I cannot wait to open it--just one more week!

Day 131: Cravings

Sometimes I get the oddest food cravings. Tonight, I suddenly just had to have sweet potato fries. And so I made some. Delish. :)

Day 130: Girl's Night!

Enjoyed a fun girl's night tonight: margaritas at Taco Diner, drinks at the Loon, and finishing up at Quarter Bar. Good times!

Day 129: That didn't take long....

The huge mound of cherries I bought just a couple days ago has already diminished to this. Addicted, much?

Day 128: Desperate {Laundry} Times...

I need to do laundry. Desperately. Which means that I had to bust out these shorts from NINTH GRADE for today's Insanity workout. Yeah, that's my name written on my butt. Don't worry--I didn't buy these. They were part of an outfit I had to wear as a freshman cheerleader {when the older girls make us dress up in hideous clothes during Homecoming week}.

Side note: I met my fabulous college roommate for dinner and shopping tonight to celebrate her birthday. Happy Birthday Month, Randi!! 

Side note #2: Don't do an Insanity workout after you eat dinner. You will regret it.

Day 127: Everything's Cuter for Girls

Seriously. Baby girl clothes are just so.much.cuter than baby boy clothes. Thank you, Kelly, for giving me a niece so I can buy her outfits like this one. So stinkin' cute! How could I pass this up?

Day 126: Holy Cherries!

I went back to my new favorite place today--Sprouts. And what did I see? Cherries! I seriously love cherries and bought a huge bag. I didn't even realize how big the bag was until I got home and put them in a bowl to wash them. They barely fit in the huge bowl. But I have no doubt I'll finish every last one.

Day 125: The Miracle Worker

See that thing leaning against my console table? That's my little miracle worker. A foam roller. If you workout, you need a foam roller. So glad I finally bought one. It's the little things in life.....

Day 124: Sun

I finally see the sun--on a weekend! I took full advantage with a day by the pool. Love that summer is finally here!

Day 123: Visitors!!

My two favorite girls in the whole world came to visit me today!! We have a whole day planned of shopping, lunch, relaxing, girly movies, and wine {for the big girls, of course}. LOVE my sis and niece. And love Ellie's little side smile.

Day 122: Zoe's Not a Fan

Today was Insanity Day 2, and let me tell you--Zoe is not a fan of me working out in the living room. She disappeared after about minute 4. When it was done, I stumbled into my bedroom to find this. Zoe had pulled my comforter onto the ground to sleep in peace away from my workout...

Day 121: it IS insane

So tonight I found out why it's called Insanity. There are no other words for this seriously hard workout {which is by Shaun T--the guy who created P90X}. I started Day 1 of this 90-day program. Wish me luck!

Day 120: Sprouts

Finally made it to Sprouts Farmer's Market today. And I gotta say: it's my new favorite place on earth. Loves. They had all the great Whole Foods-type items at much more reasonable prices. I see many a paychecks going to this store in my future.....

Day 119: Chuck E Cheese. Again.

I hung out with my little sister, Dynaya, tonight. We were supposed to go bowling. I called the place ahead of time to make sure they were open and that they were really located where Google said they were. I was told yes and yes.

I picked up Dynaya, drove to De Soto, and walked into the bowling alley. And that's when I was told it was League Night, and they wouldn't have a free lane until 9p.m. I asked why nobody told me when I called, and the guy said "Well, everybody knows tonight's League Night." Sorry I don't know when League Nights occur in De Soto, TX. Apparently, I'm not everybody.

Of course, Dynaya wanted to go to Chuck E. Cheese. Again. I am so sick of this place. But she got to have fun, which is what Big Brothers/Big Sisters is all about......

Day 118: Laura's Birthday Celebration

For my good friend Laura's birthday, her roommates planned a dinner at their {adorable!} house. The fish tacos, guacamole, and corn salad were all delicious! But I really loved the dessert. Mostly, I loved the display. How cute do the angle food cake, strawberries, whipped cream, and mini Blue Bell ice creams look?

Happy Birthday, Laura!

Day 117: Ellie's Moment

My adorable, amazing, perfect niece, Ellie, was baptized today. What a wonderful day. I'm so glad the whole Cubstead & Rychetsky families could be there--on Mother's Day--to celebrate our Ellie. She is such a gift.

Day 116: All I Care to Remember

My mom, sister, and I held a garage sale today at my sister's house. It was a success, I suppose. Although I learned how much I truly despise garage sales and people who will haggle for five minutes to save one dollar. Seriously--it's a dollar, people! And who buys used shot glasses from Las Vegas, South Padre, and Baltimore? You didn't visit those places; they aren't your souvenirs...

But, all I care to remember today is this girl. The real reason we're all in College Station today. My niece, Ellie, will be baptized tomorrow. And I absolutely cannot get enough of this face!

Day 115: Miss Me Yet?

I think we've all seen the "Miss Me Yet" e-mails featuring George Bush. But I was quite surprised to see this on my drive down I-45 to College Station today.

That would be Jimmy Carter.

Two questions arise:

1. Was this a mistake? Did the billboard people mean to push George Bush?

2. If it wasn't a mistake--what group of 80-year-olds was responsible? {Because really...what other age group could it be??}

Day 114: Our Good Friend, Candace

Kelly, Elizabeth, and I met up with our good friend, Candace, tonight.

Ya know. Candace Bushnell. Author of "Sex and the City". 

Duh.

She said we looked--and I quote--"so chic." 

Duh, Candace....

While we were just, ya know, hanging out....we thought we'd have her autograph her newest book "The Carrie Diaries".

She's such a good friend, that Candace Bushnell.

Day 113: My Food Soulmate

Is sushi. Lots and lots of sushi. I'm talking, stuff yourself until you can't move sushi. I believe my dad called me "a sushi vacuum" tonight. You know what, dad? I've been called worse things....

Day 112: 10:06 p.m.

It is 10:06 p.m. On a school night. And I'm just leaving happy hour. That means T-minus 7 hours until my alarm goes off.

I decide that I'll run home, take out Zoe, and go straight to bed. Which was my plan. Until....

I remember that I had to brown meat for the queso I'm bringing to work tomorrow. So I do that {which, by the way, is the absolute last smell I want filling my apartment at 11p.m. after a few beers}.

I finish browning the meat and am getting ready to jump in bed. Until....

I remember that my dad is coming to stay with me tomorrow. Which means I need to clean up my apartment and hang up laundry.

By the time I finally fall asleep, it's after midnight and my {now clean} apartment smells like meat....

Day 111: What Happened?

Let's run through the day, shall we?

Running errands during lunch: Gorgeous, sunny day.

Running out to my car around 2:30p.m: Beautiful {and I considered jumping in my car and not looking back}.

Leaving work: Cool, drizzly, and very windy.

Leaving the gym: Pouring rain and still really windy.

What happened to my beautiful day?

{side note: it was hideous outside when i took this picture. but it didn't really translate in the photo. damn good camera....}

Day 110: lazy sunday

Today was quite the lazy sunday {typical after a cocktail-filled Saturday night}. Brian, Zoe, and I spent most of the day laying around, eating pizza, and watching movies. We missed out on a beautiful day, but lazy Sundays are always a relaxing way to end the weekend.

Day 109: sushi + cocktails

We went out to Sushi Axiom tonight for dinner and drinks, followed by many cocktails at Capitol Pub. It was quite an interesting night, filled with random New Zealand guys, toasting to Warren Buffet, and walking into tables.

Last night, Kelly and I decided to post a horrible {yet hilarious} photo that was taken. Upon better thought today, I thought I'd stick with one where my eyes aren't 3/4 shut....

Side note: If you go to Sushi Axiom, the Mustang Roll and Martini Axiom {pomegranate vodka + pomegranate liquor + a splash of champagne = heaven} are a must.

Day 108: Loser, Loser

No chicken dinner.

Went to the horse races tonight, and I put it all down on horse #5 {and by all down, I mean $10}. No chicken dinner for me tonight. But at least I got some first-class people watching that can only be found in Grand Prairie.

Day 107: Mavs

Kelly, Elizabeth, and I went up to the MAT to watch the Mavs game tonight. It was crowded and the Mavs lost, but it was still a great time. Especially when they played old school N*SYNC. Still love me some "Bye, Bye, Bye"....