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October Swappin’

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Hi friends! 
I’m trying something new by switching my blog buddy swaps to Passionfruit ads. I still fully intend to swap for free and I’d still love to have any and all bloggers (as long as you don’t blog about punching babies or eating puppies.. you get the picture), but this way I believe I will be much better about keeping up with my swappers and involving them more on a daily basis. I hope you will all check out my updated ‘Button Swap‘ page up there on the left and continue to swap here.
Thanks guys!
xo

Music Monday

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Here are some of the playlists I’ve been listening to obsessively on Songza (which is a music concierge app/website.. perfect for lazy/eclectic music lovers like myself. Also, how do I get a job there?!).

I listened to these angry boys/super-catchy songs from the 2000s while at the gym.

90s + Alternative rock = Perfect Combo

90s #1 hits. Yes. I spent a lot of time rockin’ out to TLC because of this one (and trying not to sing out loud at work).

And of course any time I have the opportunity to learn new indie/folksy songs I say ‘Yes, please!’

I’ve also listened to my fair share of 80s rock ballads and fun, sunny country sing-alongs.

And because I just heard this song..

You’re welcome.
(Blake Lively is one lucky biznatch.)

Sunday Confessions

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1. I’m so bad at keeping up with my nail painting. I don’t know how you crazies do it. I currently have one nail on each hand that is completely polish-less. And I am sitting in front of all the supplies I need to fix this and yet I am typing away and watching “American Dad.”
2. I currently have a huge bump and bruise on my head and I have no clue how it got there.
3. This week I’ve consumed a ridiculous amount of cake, rice, noodles, chips, Sonic and even some accidental real-life dairy butter (not to mention tequila). #mybodyhatesme
4. I had to do two separate loads of laundry the other day because the mountain of dirty clothes in my room was insurmountable. I have yet to put any of these clothes in my drawers and again, here I am watching tv.
5. I sometimes get excited when I hear a catchy new song on the radio until I come to the cruel conclusion that it’s actually just a commercial for a lawyer referral service
6. After leaving my lunch creation’s (which involved garlic) container in my car overnight, it now smells like straight up rancid baby vomit. For real.
7. I’m so stoked for fall. I wish I could just hang out at a pumpkin patch all day. 
8. I have a terrible habit of drunk texting lately. My phone needs a retract-text button.
9. I have a BIG lesbian crush on this chick and I’ve seen every single one of her videos. All of ’em.
10. Every time I see a commercial for this movie, I giggle like a little school girl. Totes have a girl crush on Fat Amy too. This. hahaha

InstaFriday/Friday’s Letters

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Dear Paleo Diet, Sorry I’ve been cheating on you so much lately. Just call me Shaggy (I even caught her on camera! It wasn’t me.) At least I’ve been running..

Dear Wyatt (my 8-year-old nephew), You might have made my life the other day when you not only said you liked my hair, but you also said, “The mosquitos always bite you ‘cuz you’re pretty.” (How adorable is that?!)

Dear Ziggy, You’re not always the best running partner, like when you get tired and start pulling as far away from me–not in front or behind me, but as far to the side as you can possibly get or when you make me stop at every puddle so you can roll in it, but you are definitely the most enthusiastic and adorable running partner I’ve ever had. And yes, I do need this many photos of my dog. Dear I Heart Music Festival, I wish very much that I was in Vegas right now watching you, but it’s pretty badass that I get to watch you live from my computer in my living room fo’ free. I just finished watching No Doubt and Miranda Lambert rock the stage off. The new No Doubt single is just as catchy as “Settle Down.” Also, Britney Spears is so scary. I want the old Britney back. Dear Restaurant Patrons, I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: if you can’t afford to tip, don’t go out. The dollar menu at Micky D’s is  calling your name. Dear Readers, Happy Friday! Have fun & be safe!

Linking up here, here and here!

Rain.

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It’s absolutely pouring outside. It’s beautiful.
I’m listening to it and thinking of Seattle.
I so wish I was there right now.
If you haven’t already seen every episode of The Office, like myself, you should watch at least the beginning of this one. I’m so excited for the season premiere tonight.
Nothing better than rainstorms and Jim Halpert. 
And this. Sigh.

What I Wore

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 Dress: Ross // Boots: Steve Madden // Dress: AE // Shoes: Target
 Dress: Kensie (for realz) // Shoes: Gift // Dress: F21 // Shoes: Payless
Shirt: Lauren Conrad // Jeans: PacSun // Shoes: Payless // Earrings: Gift // Top: Jessica’s 😉 
// Shorts: Volcom // Shoes: Steve Madden
Hope you’re all having a fabulous Wednesday!
Linking up here: Linking up here: The Pleated Poppy, Rae Gun Ramblings, Transatlantic Blonde and Rolled Up Pretty

Different

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“Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind 
don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.”
                                                                                                                 -Dr. Seuss

Music Monday

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I don’t often put ‘notes’ in my iPhone, but it turns out when I do it’s so I’ll remember an awesome song. This wouldn’t be all that exciting except for the fact that I never check my ‘notes,’ so one random Monday I look through it and find a bunch of songs I forgot I liked. It’s kind of like a present from my past self to my future self. I should send that Kensie girl a thank you card. And for your listening pleasure, my present self’s gift to you.

Friday’s Letters

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Dear Britni, Happy birthday to the middle sister! Thanks for always being there for me and everyone else in this family. Here are some of the things you have taught me throughout the years:

Be tough. If someone comes up and tries to crush your imaginary friend that fits inside your palms, say you put him down already. If someone steals your cockatiel (named Furbie), “She gave him to me!” is a perfectly good reason for why. If boys are being dumb, throw acorns at them.. hard.

Be sad. If a boy dumps you, watch “Get Over It,” “Drive Me Crazy” and “Goofy Movie” while eating Skittles, Pringles and drinking cheap, slushee wine (or if you’re in middle school, root beer floats). If you need to cry, call your sister — she’ll listen and eventually she’ll make you laugh instead.

Be silly. If you see someone with a big bun on her head, slap it around and yell “FLUFFY HEAD!” When you’re in college, it’s perfectly acceptable to punish bad behavior (i.e. skipping class) by making the offender buy you the next bottle of libations. Also, 5-year-olds flicking off old ladies is hilarious.. always.

Be a wingman. Self-explanatory. Sisters = best wing(wo)men.

Spill it. If your sister says “We should go out to dinner!” it really means, “I’ve got some juicy gossip/news to tell you!” or.. “I NEED SUSHI NOW!!!”

Be supportive. This chick went all the way to Seattle with me and cheered me on/took pictures/met me at the finish line of my half marathon. How awesome is that?

Sharing is caring. Okay, we haven’t always been good at that, but nail polish, face masks and Cosmo/People mags are always share-worthy.

Be patient. Just because your sister decides to pants you in front of your guy friends when you’re 12 doesn’t mean you won’t be best friends when you’re 23.

Listen. Your sister (okay, well, my sister) has awesome taste. If she says listen to a new band, check out a funny website or tv show, you do it. No questions asked.

Sing. Loudly. It’s therapeutic.

Party. If it’s your sister’s birthday, you throw caution to the wind and go drink-for-drink regardless of diets, work the next day, etc. end of story.

I love you!
Happy Birthday!
Love,
MacK

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If I Were..

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If I were a gemstone, I’d be peridot (because it’s green and spelled weird).
If I were a scent, I’d be cotton candy.
If I were a pair of shoes, I’d be a pair of flip flops.
If I were the weather, I’d be a breezy, sunny day.
If I were a facial expression, I’d be a big, toothy smile (the kind where your cheeks stick out too far and you resemble a rodent.. just me?).
If I were a car, I’d be a Yellow Soft-top Jeep (with a CD player that works).
If I were a time of day, I’d be early evening.
If I were a month, I’d be October.
If I were a place, I’d be a trail (with lots of wild creatures).
If I were a liquid, I’d be Coke Zero.
If I were a taste, I’d be salty (and crunchy – think sour cream and onion Pringles). 
If I were a sea animal, I’d be an otter.
If I were a food, I’d be an everything bagel.
If I were a color, I’d be lime green.
If I were a musical instrument, I’d be a tambourine.
If I were a flower, I’d be a sunflower.
If I were a planet, I’d be Saturn.
If I were an object, I’d be a candle (probably cookie scented). 
If I were a fruit, I’d be a kiwi.
If I were a sound, I’d be rain. 
If I were a day of the week, I’d be a Saturday afternoon.
I found this on Sinead’s adorable blog here. 🙂
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