Boots {Amore}

I've fallen yet again for some super sassy boots! I love the toughness yet soft look of them. How I wish it was my birthday, or my - ahemm - 4 year annyversary! I am putting out my vibes in hopes that the law of attraction is in full swing! :)

Rachel {Zoe hooked}

I tend to not watch too much TV while Grey's Anatomy is off the air and to be honest, I really don't like reality shows. (Who the eff is Snooki?) I was home with a cold M0nday - Wednesday and since I had no energy to study or work, I vegetated in front of the tube. To my delight, I came accross Bravo and there was Rachel Zoe talking me into a trance. :) She is brilliant! I would give one of my kidneys if it meant I could have her job.

On another note... I gave into my addiction and bought something. (I needed my fix! DON'T JUDGE ME!) they were cheap and they look cute and they only cost me $1.17 (I had a gift Cetficate I needed to use).
with a cute dress and some jewel toned tights... Thanks Amazon!

something {blue}

I went to Westfield to pick something up for someone else but I got lost (again) in Forever 21 with a gift card and bought a nice blouse I can wear to the office and on the weekend! I love it when I find pieces that so versatile!

In other news, I have decided to try jewelry making. Looks like my search on eBay will include Swarovski crystals and pliers. i have many inspirations.

blog {blah, blah}

My blog needs a makeover, and a cool logo! i think it's time to ask the designer hubby for a "favor". For now.... Beautiful Dreamer!






And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it. -Roald Dahl

L.A.M.B. {before bed}

I fell in love with these babies a few weeks back while obsessing and stalking The Glamourai and this morning they showed up at my doorstep! Thank you Glamourai and Gilt.com for making this like a treasure hunt! How can anyone deny this little lamb a home?

Major {pain in the a$$}...

My awesome boss/friend/mentor and I just "had" to go to Market Street for strict business purposes (not intentionally getting lost and finding ourselves at Anthropology) on a gorgeous sunny day and as we drove up to San Francisco, we discussed me, and my future and plans. She mentioned that she had been thinking about it for me and that if it wasn't too bold, she suggested that I return to school and actually get a degree.

Instantly, I replied "Oh, I plan to. Once the kids get older". At that moment there was a moment of silence that felt like at least five minutes, then she said "aren't they "older" already?” This stumped me and I suddenly realized that I’d run out of excuses. My list included:

1. when the kids get older - check, kids are 10 and 8
2. when I have a supportive man in my life - check, he is amazingly supportive
3. when I can afford it - check (sort of - lol)
4. when I have more time - check, the kids are pretty much independent now. (because they ARE OLDER)
5. when I get a job that is flexible - check, my boss is the one pushing me
6. when I have all the tools necessary - check!
7. when I am stable - CHECK!

So, you see, no more excuses. That night I got online and instead of shopping gilt.com and ruelala.com, I went to evc.edu and signed up for community college. Two days later I received my Student ID and I met with a counselor. Yay, I felt I’d made great progress!

There are now only two weeks left before I embark on this journey and I've yet to pick a major. ARGH! My counselor suggested that I pick a major so that I could get on auto pilot and just sail into a new future. My goal is to transfer to a four year university and graduate with a degree of some sort, BUT, there are sooo many majors to pick from! How do you just pick something? How can you just choose any major when this is going to become your future? Your life.

I could care less for math, and much less Shakespeare. I love the arts, fashion, and technology. I spend hours on line, "studying" fashion (not shopping, babe, shopping actually requires money, which I don't have much of!) and jewelry, make up, and fabulous footwear. I stalk fashion stalkers. My passion is in this form of art. But, let's be realistic here, there is TONS of competition in the fashion industry, and you have to be capable of marketing yourself like crazy if you actually want to make a living with that. Sadly, there isn't much money in the arts if you are unknown.

I have spent the past month, just narrowing down majors, and printing and reading without success. I have gone from Interior Design, to Biology, to Geology only to keep coming back to Apparel design and shredding it, and reprinting. Ugh! this can't be this hard! Why can't I just pick something that will be profitable and provide for my family?

I caught my good friend online a few moments ago, and decided that she needed a little torture, so I subjected her to my bitching and complaints. I typed to her all my concerns about competition and market for different careers. I even asked her how she was able to pick something and be happy with it being that there are so many possibilities. Her reply: "I picked the major with the least math classes!" she was completely serious and I don't blame her. I caught myself doing the same thing. I selected molecular biology and the first thing I saw were requirements of trig and calc and math courses I couldn't even pronounce! I immediately hit the "back" button and didn’t look back. After I noticed that I was basically having a conversation all to myself, (there were about 20 lines from me without reply in the chat window) I said thanks for letting me vent and that I loved her. She left me with these wise words: "pick something you want to do, not that you HAVE to do. Might as well. You only live once. I actually always dreamed of writing for a magazine. So I'm on the right track. Just have to remember to stay on it!"

This is exactly what I needed to hear/read! So with that said, I have narrowed my search down to two fields. Art or Health Sciences.

I guess I'll keep myself posted. :) I'm giving myself until Friday.