Awkward & Awesome

Awkward:

• Talking at dinner one night with my mom and sister, and my mom says" Laura, that's what you should do..." when my sister said there were such things as puppy massage therapists.  As much as I love puppies... I'd feel a little odd with that title on a business card.
• When my sister and I were taking her boston terriers for a walk we ended up getting sidetracked down a street with a whole bunch of sticky things (not sure what they are called), and they were getting stuck in the dogs' feet.  We then proceeded to CARRY the dogs down the side of the road. Not even an hour before I made fun of a woman walking her dog in the neighborhood carrying it saying that doesn't qualify as walking the dog!  OOOPS. 
• I'm pretty sure that I go to this sushi restaurant called Hapa so much near my house they are beginning to know what I will order every time and sit me in the same area EVERY time. 
• Going grocery shopping to prepare for our ski trip this weekend at 3:45 today and nearly having a panic attack because the store was over flooded with people.  Walt then suggested it was because it was going to snow tonight.  1) People should still be working until 5 in my head, the ground is still drive. 2) Then speed up the process and don't' walk slowly down the aisles when there are 10 people behind you!

Awesome:

• Going home to Tulsa last Thursday and getting to extend my stay until yesterday! I was supposed to go home Monday and my sister ended up getting her schedule changed. It was much needed family time I must say. 
• While Mia was stuck in Denver with the BF and Allie, I had a sleepover with Harley bug (my sister's boston pictures above) to make up for not having a cat to cuddle with.  Yep... and she sleeps UNDER the covers! Weird dog. 
• I'm beyond excited for our ski trip in Vail with our KC friends this weekend!!! There is actually a decent amount of snow on the mountains so this should be our first GREAT ski this year.  Finally!!!! 
• Getting an interview for next week... Things are lookin' up!
• I am announcing my giveaway winner tomorrow - first one of the New Year.  Hurry up and enter while ya can.  Ends tonight at midnight!

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I See. You See.

A little delayed this week.... but we still wanted to share our shots that we got this week.

The theme this week.... SHOES.

Can't ever have enough of them in my opinion.  They are the things that will grow old with you (if you have decent fashion sense), they will fit you even if you gain an extra 15 pounds (don't go overboard), and will almost always get a great CPW (cost-per-wear) out of them. While at home this weekend I stumbled across these puppies. Micheal Kors on SALE! My sister also fell in love with them so we BOTH got them - Thanks Mama!

As for Meggy...

Rain or shine, I'll be wearing my new shoes often!  Red glossy Hunter boots are now mine!  I've been wanting these bad boys for a long while and finally did it...  Do you have a splurge item you've been wanting or wanted?

Oh... and don't forget to enter my giveaway!!! Last chance to enter is tomorrow until Midnight! 

Homeward Bound

Ah..... so relaxed.  On an impromptu trip home to Tulsa this past weekend I got my fill of family, friends, and relaxation.  With this unemployment finger tapping me on the shoulder every second I sit at home searching all over the Internet for a job, I had to get out. Get home. How lucky that I found a decently priced flight last week and on top of that my sister would be home at the same time! Family reunion!!!

My favorite part about us all being home at the same time. Mani's & Pedi's.  Hollar! Even better.... my mom was loving on the massage chair so much she threw in a stone massage.  I've never had one of those before and definitely recommend it for those of you who love pedi's like me :)

Happy Monday my lovely little readers.  Hope it was a good one!

Awkward & Awesome

Yes Mia is doing EXACTLY what it looks like. She is acting like a dog.  For those people that don't like cats, they are JUST like dogs and this is proof!

Awkward:

• Dancing at my friend's engagement party with the BF and when he spun me he forgot to CATCH me! So I ended up on the floor in front of the entire party.  This should do it alone for the awkward moments of the week. 
• Watching the 49ers play on Sunday with the BFs family and not thinking before speaking I ask, "Is that a body bag on the field?" As the medics get the gurney for a player that was stuffed inside what looked like a body bag to me.  Clearly I need to watch more football. 
• Almost biting it big time two times in less than a minute due to texting and not watching where I was walking.  Definitely need to watch out for stairs. 
• Mia licking out of the toilet and me forgetting and giving her kisses.. Bleh.

Awesome:

• My friends.  Especially those who are helping me get through this hard time being unemployed and helping me find other great opportunities.  I love you all you are amazing. 
• I am actually going back to Tulsa this minute. I found a cheap flight somehow early this week and off I go.  Although I am having to fly to OKC and drive with my sister to Tulsa for over an hour.  Oh well. It's worth it. 
• Doing my first giveaway of the year - that is always awesome!!! Enter now!
• Walt cooked me a yummy dinner last night! Yes I know I am unemployed and should be cooking for him - but it's only fair if we take turns right? 

 

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Giveaway Time....CLOSED

So it's been quite some time since my last giveaway, with the moving, job hunt etc I kept myself busy.

Time to change that!

The sweet Alana from MAKE PIE not war Etsy shop has been kind enough to offer up her services. I have actually purchased two amazingly simplistic and AWESOME necklaces from her shop over the past year for both myself and my sister for her birthday gift this past September.

What's up for grabs you ask?

Alana's awesome "Say My Name - Initial" Necklace.  You pick what color and what initial you want! So gift it to yourself (you selfish person you... ha!) or gift it to someone else for their birthday, Valentine's Day or just because they are a great friend!

                 

Pretty great, right?!?

Ok... here is how you can enter for a chance to win this awesome necklace:

Mandatory: You must be a public follower of A Candid Life.  Leave a comment of who you are trying to win the necklace for.  If your email is not linked to your profile, please include that as well so I can notify you if you win.

Extra Entries: Leave a separate comment for each please. If left in one comment it will only be counted once. Sorry Charlie.

• Follow me on Twitter
• Tweet about this giveaway.  Include my @CandidLuLu and #Giveaway
• Example: Really make sure someone knows you, check out the initial necklace @CandidLuLu is giving away {link to this post}
• Tweet about "Make Pie not war"
• Linking them to her page: http://www.etsy.com/people/makepienotwar and include @CandidLuLu in your comment
• Add "Make PIE not war" to your favorites on Etsy.  It's the little heart at the bottom left of this page. Let me know if you have any problems. 

You have until next Thursday, February 2 at midnight MST to get entered.  The winner will be announced Friday morning so be sure to come back and see if you were as lucky as you were feeling!  Good luck my friends! 

I See. You See.

To brighten up the little funk I've been over the past few days I thought what better to base today's theme on then "color."

Color always brightens my mood and makes me happy. I get into funks where I just wear black, white, and grey and realize it days afterwards because it was reflecting the mood I was in.

So color it is.

My picture came from our new "dinner club" we are forming at my friend Rachel and Annie's house.  Rachel hosts the blog Reckless Abandon Cook that I love and get a lot of recipes from.  Since basically none of our friends really know how to cook more than a baked chicken or pasta, we have challenged Rachel to teach us some of her cooking magic. Tonight it was cod with some orzo.  Both new recipes for me! It was light and yummy and your should definitely stop by her blog to check out the recipe!

As for Meggy, she went to what she is known for best.  Her amazing fashion sense.

A colorful closet is a happy closet (in my book).  This is my new skirt to add to my already colorful closet.  You'll have follow my blog along to see when and how I wear it! ;)

Do you all get in a better mood when you wear colors???

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Awkward & Awesome

Awkward:

• Standing in line at the unemployment office. Awkward in every sense.  Especially when weirdos try and talk to you. 
• Learning what Missouri's maximum unemployment pay is.  Let's just say that I am so happy I do not have to support a family on it.  It shines a whole new light on unemployment for me. WOW. 
• Taking Lucy, the BFs dog, on a run at the park and on the second lap around she stops to take a poop.  I instantly freaked out because it was right in the middle of the path and I had no plastic bags.  Naturally I pulled her off the path to stop her and she ended up sprinting the other way to catch a squirrel and I slipped and fell on a piece of ice. Awkward having the lady I just passed see me wipe out. OOOPS. 

Awesome:

• Making the AMAZING tasting cheese fondue appetizer for the BF this week for the first time.  Not only did I get everything timed perfectly, it tasted amazing.  Thanks little sis for the awesome fondue set.  My thighs will thank you later in life! 
• Being in Colorado with Walt's family.  It's so nice to go over to his parents house for family dinner when my family is back in Oklahoma and I'm missing them so much.
• Taking Kara to her first hard core Yoga class.  I am slowly trying to prove to people it IS a work out.  I actually sweat more doing yoga than running 4 miles... weird. 
• The BF sent me beautiful flowers to brighten up my days(s) and my apartment.  What a sweetie. 

 

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What If Wednesday

What if we could hear what our pets were thinking/saying?

I'm pretty sure Mia would be saying, "Get this huge dog outta my house!"

I brought over the BFs dog, Lucy, who is a Springer Spaniel, after a long run today to see Mia's reaction to a bigger dog since she has only been around small happy dogs to this day.  Just as I expected.... she was NOT happy.  Her hair literally stood up higher than I'd ever seen it.  Lucy just sat there staring at her I'm sure thinking, "What's your deal cat, I'm not going to eat you I just want to sniff you... you kinda look like the squirrels I was just chasing at the park."

Maybe I should be a pet psychic... I feel like I'm pretty good at reading what my cat is thinking :)

Hope you're all having a great hump day Wednesday!

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Fish Tail Braid Tutorial

After many requests I figured it was high time to show this.... It's awkward, self made and amateur but hopefully someone gets something out of it.  Feel free to email me with any questions at lmajor9 (at) gmail.com.

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Awkward & Awesome

Awkward: 

• When I get done working out and my cat comes and sits on my lap to start licking my arms - Sicko
• Trying to do the tutorial that I am posting tomorrow - I am better suited on the other side of the camera... guess you will just have to come back and see! 
• Pretending to like football and watching it with all guys - four hours of that sport is just too much.  I'm considering trying to figure out what exactly half the stuff they say/do means! 
• Phone Interviews.

Awesome:

• Finally getting the BFs Christmas gift a Burberry Watch which I am currently obsessed with! We ordered it right before Christmas for full price and due to complications had to re-order it to find out that it was actually on SALE! Heck ya! If you love it like I do call Nordy right away before they sell out!
• Having 4 interviews in less than a week - Thank God the ball is finally rolling!
• I may possibly be selling one of my photos on a website! That means I'd actually make money from a photo.  That means I'm one step closer to being known for my photos. Heck I'll take it if ONE person buys it!
• I get to ski in Vail this weekend - Pretty pumped to have some good snow and gets some more runs in at the start of the season.