best bed ever

If you ever need a recommendation for buying a mattress that is:
1) healthier on a number of levels than any regular mattress you can buy
2) comfortable and will help you sleep better
3) lasts at least 20 years without getting worn out or need to replace it...
then come ask me.  I could talk to you for an hour!  I did many long hours of research before buying the mattress that arrived yesterday, and let me tell you...even after one night it's already amazing.  I look forward to the next 20+ years on it!  Hooray!  And thank you, CK, for trusting me on it. ;) xo

high fashion?

Secretly want to compete on Top Model?  Maybe...  In reality, I'm no high fashion girl.  I'm practical fashion girl.  I decide, "Does this make me feel good about myself?" and "Would this stand out in a crowd?"  ...in the good way, obviously.  I'm come to the point in my shopping journeys where I won't buy an item if I don't think I'd ever get a compliment about it. My reasoning for this is 10% self-esteem booster and 90% functional for maintaining shopping control. This trial and error process is fun and often budget-conscious (with an occasional splurge), and my success rate is increasing.

Take today's ensemble.  Tailored, deep purple, bow-belted dress.  "In" tweed-patterned tights.  Marigold, button-detailed pea coat.  I had a good success rate today, which is why this was on my mind to share.  So, if you're battling between the urge to splurge and the mind the leave it behind, send a pic message my way.  I am honest and kind. :)

T/O/R/N

Traveling the world,
Obtaining a fulfilling new job,
Reproducing ---
No clue what order we should or will do it in.

Now I'm awake!

It's been a long time since I freaked myself awake.  I stayed up too late last night.  I did hot yoga in Charm City til after 10pm, and it was nearly 11pm when I got home.  Go figure after a relaxing shower, I plan to read for 'a few minutes'.  Before I know it, it's 1:30am.  Oops.  Needless to say, after my radio alarm somehow snoozed itself twice and my human alarm* bounced me into consciousness, I dragged myself into the chill to 'relieve myself'.

[Tangent: don't you hate that feeling when you kind of wake up and want to go back to sleep but you know there's NO freaking way you'll be able to because you have to pee?  I hate that! haha]

Anyways, I'm drowsily seated.  I reach for the TP when I suddenly emit a *screech* and jump up off the toilet!  Okay, fine, I'm awake NOW!  There was a freaking stinkbug on that first dangling square!  UGH!  After I quickly regain my composure and rub the sleep out of my eyes, I make the adult decision to humanely tear off the square and flush it.  My human alarm comes to my rescue, but I don't need it this time.  Wait...yes, thank you, make us some coffee. :)


*human alarm - the other person who lives in my home who is sometimes still present to audibly and tangibly arouse me from slumber; also, the love of my life. xo