Monday Mood

Good Morning!!

I suppose its almost afternoon and I'm not going to lie it feels like it! I haven't been sleeping well the last few nights and this morning I got up at 5:30am with Jason's alarm and couldn't get back to sleep. It wasn't a huge deal on account that GE was suppose to be here between 8am and 12pm to fix the dryer but its 11:20am and they still haven't shown up. Go figure. (The literally knocked just after I typed that).

I had intended to post about our new truck and truthfully our old truck today but I am just not into it. I have the whole post planned out which would lead you to believe it would be easy to write but sadly I'm just not into it. Maybe I am still a little emotional about getting rid of our old truck, except the new one is pretty epic! This week, I promise!

I feel like the next few weeks around here the posts are going to be pretty sporadic so I really wanted to make an effort to get here this week and post regularly because the two weeks that follow I'm not sure how much I will be around but honestly I don't feel like I have anything to say or post about.. which I suppose happens.

I feel like with settling into the apartment, getting things we need, the new truck, installations (you read that we've already tried two internet/cable providers), maintenance issues and so on we have been pretty busy almost every day! Not that I'm complaining about that on account that I am looking forward to going home and the time we've been here has been flying but also because lets be honest it is always good to be busy!

Our weekend was really good, Friday we had our cable installation for Comcast which went great and we couldn't be happier with the service. This is exactly what we had in New Jersey and we definitely prefer it, so although I am pissed at Verizon Fios for their crap customer service I am happy that we made the switch because we are much happier.

Saturday we did a bunch of running around in the morning and then got together at Dave and Lindsey's for a pizza making party which was fantastic! Dave made homemade pizza dough and cooked them directly on the grill and I was so impressed with how they turned out! We all crafted our own which I love and after they were done Blanca turned me on to topping my pizza with arugula and balsamic vinaigrette, it was amazing!! We had a great night!

Yesterday was laid back, we were both up early so I got the apartment cleaned early and then we headed out to run some errands and get grocery shopping done for the week. Its been SO HOT out this last week so we spent the afternoon at the pool before coming home for dinner. I am all about summer weather but for some reason the unrelenting heat is getting to me just a little, I was so happy to wake up to thunder this morning and I wont lie I hoped it was going to stay gloomy and stormy all day but the sun is really trying to peak out!

Overall we had a great weekend, its so strange that Jason is home so much on this job but I really love it! We get a ton of stuff ton and so much time together and its been great!

Anyways because I've been up since really early I thought I would share some interesting articles I've read this morning with you all, I haven't done a post on articles I've been reading lately but I should.. maybe this week!

• How scary is THIS????

• THIS is so terribly sad, regardless of the fact that we had an idea it was coming its absolutely heartbreaking. 22 years old is far too young to leave this world, I really hope they find answers to what lead to her demise. Read more HERE. 

• I read THIS article this morning and had to wonder why two 14 year old boys were even out in a boat alone in the ocean, is this allowed? I thought you had to be driving age (16-17) with a boating license. 

• I am dying to read THIS book and see the movie. Have you guys read it? If so, what did you think?

• I will take all the help I can get, read HERE for 10 superfoods that will help you sleep. 

• THIS cracks me up, you have to love Blake's sense of humor.. but can I just say I am entirely SHOCKED still by their sudden divorce. 

• If you don't follow The Daily Tay, you really should! She is HILARIOUS! Check out today's post HERE. 

• One of the bloggers I have followed for years recently started her own boutique and she has some amazing stuff, if you are a clothes lover like myself I highly recommend checking out the Ollie Marie Boutique HERE. 

So that's it for today guys! I hope you had a wonderful weekend and are soaking up all of this summer weather we are having! Thank you as always for stopping in! 

Have a great day!! 

Articles Worth Reading... 4.16.15

Hey guys,

It was my intention to get here today and talk about my recent trip with the New York High Line but the day didn't turn out as I expected and the blog didn't get written, it will take some time so I am putting it off until tomorrow. I actually planned to get here today and write a few posts I have been wanting to write but again.. didn't happen.

So because I have been feeling crappy about not getting here to blog as much I figured I would stop by anyways and share a few articles you might be interested in. I actually like reading these posts when other people write them, its interesting to see what people are writing and what information is out there in the world that you may not know about it.

If this isn't for you, please stop back tomorrow for something of a little more substance!

• THIS article caught my attention yesterday, and I cant help but love it. I don't know if men think women should be flattered by them whistling and what not at them but honestly its annoying and offensive. I will say while in Peru it actually because really intolerable, but I find more and more men take it too far. I think they should put these signs everywhere! 

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• Tanya sent me THIS article last week and I must say I was intrigued, I'm not sure I could actually take part in this but if you are visiting NYC it might be something you would be interested in. 

• I wont lie.. THIS/VIDEO article brought tears to my eyes. What a wonderful thing this guy is doing and how much it means to so many. It warms my heart that there are good people like this in the world, people who are so thoughtful and caring. 

• THIS article will play nicely into tomorrow's blog as I visited DOUGH this week! Guys.. if you are ever in the city you HAVE TO go to DOUGH, best donut of my freakin' life! I highly recommend the coconut or lemon poppy seed! This is a stop you will not regret! 

• I'm not going to lie I don't really care that Gisele Bundchen is quitting the runway, shes absolutely gorgeous but I am sharing THIS because I want us to all acknowledge how sweet Tom Brady is! 

• I just don't know what I think about THIS.. I think he's kind of an arrogant asshole. I suppose since becoming a father he has seemed to come across a little more humble and maybe he does have a lot of positive to offer the world but honestly his delivery could use some work. 

• I LOVE THIS, I will be sending it to Jason right after I post it here, HA! 

• If you are a fan of the NFL THIS is an interesting article to check out, its sad but true.

• THIS bothers me, I kind of thought it was coming but I think its total crap! 

• THIS will never not be sad to me, sad and horrifically wasteful. I touched on the Aaron Hernandez case yesterday, if you care at all its worth watching some of the trial that has been aired. I believe he was guilty but I wasn't 100% that they had enough to convict him. The jury deliberated for 7 days which to me says they struggled a little, in the end (the very pathetic end) he was convicted and his life and future have come to an end. Apparently he did not agree with the verdict as you can see HERE, and his legal troubles are far from over. 

• I have read a ton about the Holocaust and Auschwitz and would love to one day visit, THIS is a very good article. 

• Its nice to know that although THIS no longer remains prominently in the news that people have not forgotten. People died and families are left without closure, there needs to be answers. 

• THIS is amazing, but can you imagine? Not only pregnancy but delivery and the worry that comes after with not only having one premature baby but 5! Wishing this family all the best! 

• Have you watched all the information about THIS? He has been charged with desertion and so he should be! But many of his comrades knew something was off with him, did they not think it was bad enough for it to escalate to him going AWOL?

Alright guys, I hope you're having a great day! If you have read anything interesting lately I would love to hear about it! I am always reading something, anything really so I would love to know what you've been interested in. I will say I have been reading a lot of books lately but nothing that I feel like is really worth reporting on, I am just basically trying to get through all the books I brought and then moving onto new ones! 

Have a great day, thanks for stopping by!!