Jul
20
I’m doing 29 up big! I plan to accomplish a number of things, better define the kind of person that I am and want to be, and have a fun year doing it! Follow along as I check things off my 30 by 30 list!
I’m really excited about this one! I’ve been talking about decorating the patio of our various apartments for the last 6 years, ask Josh! Every time the weather heats up I talk about wanting to sit on the patio with my coffee or a cocktail and read a book. I just never could decided on the decor that I wanted and could afford. But I’ve finally done it, and on the cheap!
I’m super proud of my little space. Although, once I have money for it, I’d like to hang curtains and get a larger rug, but for now I think it’s just lovely!
1. Kid’s Plastic Adirondack Chair by Adams Mfg. from Lowes $7; 2. Throw Pillow from Target $5 on sale; 3. Fish patio lights, gift from my mom (I think she got them at Cost Plus); 4. Sage Plant from Trader Joe’s $2.50 in green metal pot from Target’s $1 section; 5. Basil Plants from Trader Joe’s $5.99 in metal ice bucket my mom loaned/gave me; 6. Rosemary Plant from Trader Joe’s $2.50 in yellow metal pot from Target’s $1 section; 7. Crate from Michael’s, I bought it a couple years ago I don’t remember how much it was; 8. Red Area Rug from Ikea, $5; 9. Marius Stool from Ikea, $6; 10. Throw Pillows from Target, $5 each; 11. Green Plastic Adirondack Chairs from Target, $17.
Grand Total $80! Awesome!
What do you think? Do you have an outdoor projects you’re working on this summer?
Jul
20
Since I’m sharing, this week, I thought I’d share some more entertaining personal facts about myself.
- I love music, but am completely tone deaf. I took a test online once and did as well as if I had just guessed instead of listening to the tones.
- I have a crazy eclectic taste in music, I’ll listen to almost any genre but country. I love hip hop and indie, jazz and classic rock. Zydeco you guys, zydeco.
- I am a HORRIBLE singer, per the tone deafness, but I love to sing, and do so at the top of my lungs when I’m alone at home or in the car. I get looks when I’m driving and singing. It’s okay, I’m just loving life!
- In high school I was first kinda boho, then gothic, then punk rock, always a little rebel. My hair has been every color imaginable. I’ll share photos someday.
- I cry in movies, and tv shows, and at weddings. I really don’t seem like I’d be the sappy sentimental type, but I completely am.
- I’ve always had a thing for nerds and wished I was one. I was always too cool, but I secretly wanted the hang out with the smart nerdy kids in high school.
- I have a serious thing for Jewish guys (good thing I married one!) . I really can’t explain it, maybe too many Woody Allen movies when I was a kid. My biggest celebrity crushes are David Krumholtz and Adrien Brody.
- I love a challenge of any kind (probably the real reason I went to law school), sometimes I think I make my life difficult on purpose just for the challenge of it.
- Josh and Eleanor are the only people I let see me without makeup on.
- I prefer ice cream to almost any other food.
- I can’t work unless the room I’m in is clean.
- I love working at home alone. I love being alone.
I’m sure there are plenty more of these for me to share, I’ll work on a Part Two soon!
Feel free to share your fun facts about yourself in the comments!
Jul
19
Just a quick note to say thanks to everyone who emailed, commented, facebook messaged, and tweeted me about yesterday’s post. I appreciate all of the support. It’s comforting to know that I’m not alone in dealing with these issues. I hope that by sharing what I’m going through others will know they aren’t alone either.
