If I were to become a princess bride

This would be the picture you commoners would see of Tizzy and I



Don't be jealous that I'm becoming a princess Tizzy, cause you would get to wear the better dress.

On a separate note didn't you LOVE this Royal wedding? Everyone just seemed so calm so happy.

It Strikes Again!!!

The bad date fairy. I went on a bad date last week. Here was my basic synopsis to anyone who asked. Bad date, not good, not fun, middle-aged balding, possibly gay? Moved from a small town in Michigan to Chicago less than a month ago. I don't stay on bad dates anymore, I leave after the second drink which is normally somewhere between an hour and half. Sometimes you just know. I told him it was really nice meeting you, but I just don't see this working out. Good luck to you in the future. Sometimes they get it, sometimes they ask why not. I usually fall back on the, there just isn't that connection/spark for me. So two days after my date I got this e-mail:

I'm thinking I owe you an explaination. During the past couple years I've found myself being attracted to men a few times. Part of coming to Chicago is to try and sort that out. I'm still attracted to women and don't feel like I would be bi, so I need to figure it out. I don't remember thinking about our date once last weekend. I thought as it got closer, I would be looking forward to it more, but that never happened. I'm sorry for how little time I spent in getting ready. When I saw how much time you spent in getting ready, I felt like shit. All I can do is say sorry for this happening and wish you the best. Btw, the thai place is called 'My Thai', it's good but not great. Also, I'm totally not country, and am actually a little offended by that!

You got me again match.com. You sent me on a date with a gay man.

Your Modern Working Woman

Should be dressed something like this.


Contemporary, clean lines, nothing overly sexy, nothing too low cut, or too short. Professional while still being comfortable, feminine, and polished. This is great if you work in serious suit world, just throw on a jacket. It works in a business casual environment, No jeans here. Or even a casual office. Even though I can wear jeans, I still like to wear alternatives too. Trouser pants, feminine tops, and wrap dresses are what every working girl should lean on.

It's Cold Damn-It

It is April 25th today, and it's cold and rainy. All week it is supposed to be cold and rainy. I am not happy about this. If it is going to be below average temps, we should at least get sunshine, and clear skies. Nope, uh-uh, not Chicago. We have damp, dark, dank cold. Boooooooo. But the look of this chic, makes me think Spring. I want to be where ever she is, doing what ever it is she is doing. I'm loving her easy shurbert colored style. And even though those paper flowers wouldn't last 5 minutes in my care, I want to carry them too.

This makes me wish I never gave up playing the cello

A Woman Should

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...

enough money within her control to move out
and rent a place of her own,
even if she never wants to or needs to...
something perfect to wear if the employer,
or date of her dreams wants to see her in an hour...


A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ..

a youth she's content to leave behind....
a past juicy enough that she's looking forward to
retelling it in her old age....
a set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra...
one friend who always makes her laugh... and one who lets her cry...


A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE .......

a good piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in her family...
eight matching plates, wine glasses with stems,
and a recipe for a meal,
that will make her guests feel honored...


A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ..

a feeling of control over her destiny...
how to fall in love without losing herself..


EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...

how to quit a job,
break up with a lover,
and confront a friend without;
ruining the friendship....


Stylish older sis sent me this poem by Maya Angelou last week. It's right on. The only thing on here I lack is a drill. Do you read this and think, huh I don't have that, feel that, need that?

I guarantee . . .

This is a place you will NEVER find me.

NEVER.

I'm just saying.

Yeah, Uh-huh, Thats About Right!

I am left brained 100%.

Looky looky here.....

There's a new ginger in town. I have to say I would have said no way to Drew Barrymore as a redhead. But she looks GOOOOOOODD!

Is it Spring yet?!?

Look who's sporting a new haricut and bandana?

Holla!

I'm digusted

By the looming possibility of the government shutting down in just mere hours. I blame both parties. This is the most clear cut example of politicing I have ever seen. From what I have seen and read so far, it appears that both sides are looking out for their party/their own future political careers. But no one seems to be looking out the American people. I know we've had a shut down before, and we made it through that,but we weren't in a war then. And now the soldiers, and their families are being used as a bargaining chip. We have one side digging in their heels after they felt they have compromised (to save face). The other side is throwing things on that have no business being part of the budget, and they know full well will sink the whole thing. It's a tough financial climate for everyone. All states are having to make cutbacks that will affect the many people. Look at Illinois raising their income tax. Look at the fracas that just happened in Wisconsin over collective bargaining agreements. The Federal government has to make these tough decisions too. I'm an accountant, I have been through this with companies when they are scaling back. It's REALLY not easy to decide where/who to cut from. But it's not THIS hard. The only thing a shutdown will accomplish is the politicians involved will be able to save face for their constituents on where/why they decided to make the cuts.

Do you flare? ? ?

I am not thin-thighed.

I wish I was because I would rock this look in one hot second.

And don't they just look so fresh standing next to the skinny's.



But really I love everything about this woman and the photograph

Don't you just know she's got a great story to tell?

All images via The Sartorialist