this seems like the PERFECT place to hang out and blog.

as of late.

instead of crying the blues and going on and on and on and on as to why i've been seriously MIA over the last months...i've decided to just jump right into things. because why not? afterall, i really like wednesdays. it's april 3rd. and despite the bitterly cold temps currently outside my bedroom window, {31 degrees-WTF, mama nature!} i do believe warm weather is in the future and the sun beating on pale skin, sand between my toes, sandals and cute bathing suits are just weeks away. {RIGHTTTT?}

anywayyyyy...

-what i've been following:

The Off-Limits List

• No candy, baked goods, or ice cream. Ideally, no sugar!
• No soda or flavored drinks.
• No white bread or rice.
• No eating 2-3 hours before bed.

i cheat occasionaly. because i like candy. i have to have a snack before bed. and sometimes i REALLY need iced tea. but let's not get technical. kay?

what i've been reading:

a friend gave this to me to read. so far, so good.

i got this book for christmas and have been really into it. what's not to love about a crazy sexy diet??

what site i've been obsessing over: the international drug mart.

i can't really explain. this site has EVERYTHING. and i mean everything. i'm not much of doctor kind of girl...so it's nice to have drugs at the tip of my fingertips. i've been browsing all the different meds they have to offer. it's WILD. the best part? i NEVER, EVER, EVER take medication...so it's a wonder as to why i'm obsessing. i guess i just like to know it's there if needed.

what i've been doing every day:

 

i've never been one to turn away an old fashioned journal with a modern twist. 

what app i've been digging: vine. i apologize in advance.

what i've been eating:

 

oh em geeee, this stuff is good. however...i can't tell a lie. i've barely met a chobani product that i haven't fallen in love with and wanted to marry.

wedding recap!

 

sometimes it's really hard to remember to do just this. ^ but i keep trying to remind myself and persevere. because worrying gets us nowhere. and loving gets us everywhere. right?   

i wish i could completely blame my lack and v.v.v.v.very sporadic posting on being uber busy with kara's wedding and what not. but truth is, the wedding was two saturdays ago. {AH! i can't believe they've already been married almost two weeks. that shit be cray}

rehearsal:
kara and i had a hectic drive being stuck in traffic. luckily, we made it safely to the hotel, checked in, peed and headed out to get our nails done. but first we ate some quick grub. we met up with two other bridesmaids, had a successful mission and then went back to the hotel to get ready for the church.

the church was seriously hot as hell. we were all sweating. the priest assured us the AC would be on full force the next day. however, it most definitely WAS NOT! liar, liar pants on fire!

afterwards, we all stood on the sidewalks trying to flag taxi's down. it was a rough battle, but thankfully, we all eventually made it to the restaurant. we all met at smokin' betty's for some yummy food. the menu kara and john chose was incredible.

 

the first course was awesome. i tried one or two or three of everything. the waiters were just walking around handing the stuff out. those fried green tomatoes? um...YES! 

 i went with the cheddar burger for my main course. 

SHOCKER!

it was so tasty. but i was SOOO stuffed from all the apps i ate earlier i was only able to eat half.

and while my stomach thanked me, my heart was totally bummed.

the bridal party + friends went out for some bevs after dinner. it was a good time, but since the girls had a bright and early morning approaching fast, we headed home to get some shut eye earlier than the rest.

me and another bridesmaid shared the bridal suite with kar. i thought she'd be a bottle of nerves and tossing and turning all night, but she seemed to sleep peacefully. or perhaps i just slept really peaceful?

wedding day:

we were up by 6:30 the next morning since hair was arriving at 7am. yowza! makeup showed around 7:30 and everything went very smoothly! 

before we knew it, all the girls were finished, the photographer and videographer were there and things were really rolling. after lots of pictures, it was time to head downstairs to the hummer limo. it was my first time ever being in one, and i definitely didn't hate it.

it was an AMAZINGLY beautiful day for a wedding-and kara looked simply STUNNING. i got emotional during the ceremony and kept trying to choke back tears. kara claims her "emotional tears" was really just sweat! hahaha. i tell you, IT.WAS.HOT!

the rest of the night is kind of a blur. it went way too fast, and i continuously tried to soak up every moment.

before i knew it, kara and john were having their first dance, dancing with their parents and then it was SPEECH TIME!

naturally, i wept a bit. i wanted to be solid as a rock. but as soon as i saw kara crying, who told me she would not in fact cry, i lost it.

we all spent the night dancing and boozing and dancing some more. i was pretty bitter the band didn't know how to play any whitney houston. like WTF. they don't know any international supastar songs?? i told the lead singer i'd sing, "i wanna dance with somebody." she told me i couldn't. at least i tried.

now, PICTURES!

 

 

 

ohhh. and we did a whole lot of eating. because the food at cescaphe was kind of incredible. and by kind of, i mean unbelievably incredible. x10! 

congrats to two of my most very favorite people. love you both!

wishin' and hopin'.

my best friend is getting married tomorrow. and even though i know this day has been coming for a while...it's still pretty surreal. but like in a really, really, really good way! 

i'm so excited to see her in her beautiful white dress. all bride-like and whatnot. i just know she's going to be stunning. and i'd be lying if i said i haven't been listening to my best friends wedding soundtrack on repeat.

 

 this is a moment that kar and i have talked about A MILLION times...and now her dream is coming true.

eeeeeep!

going to the chapel of LOVE!

monday: man edition.

zac efron has really grown up...

 

into a very handsome young lad.

if you're a bird, i'm a bird

he'll always be pacey witter/charlie conway to me

 

 

but thanks diane for giving this creek boy some serious style!

 

i'd like to hang with harry...

  

call me, maybe?

 

um, can i take a nap on your bare chest?

 

 

he forever brings sexy back

 

 it's almost not fair to be this darn attractive

 

i know rose let go, but i never would have

 

nothing wrong with starting the week with some major babes, eh?

 

happy monday, lovers!