Outfit of the Day

Does it count that this is not what I'm actually wearing today? But this is my blog so I can do an Outfit of the Day in hindsight if I so please. :-) Who cares that as I type I could use a shower and clean clothes more than anything... Oops

Summer months, most specifically warm months make my trips to volunteer for Hospice a little more difficult. I have to wear something that will give a good impression to anyone about what Sharp is about (aka not jeans an a t-shirt) and something that is completely, 100% covered up (not that I'm a girl all about to put her boobs in anyone's personal space but sometimes a tank can be too low) all the while being comfortable and allowing me to do just about anything while I'm there (like watering flowers, turning patients, chasing after toddlers, etc etc). Basically what this all boils down to is that I don't have many outfits that fit all these criteria while it's 80+ degrees outside.

Sure I have lots of sun dresses and skirts but those are checked off the list of possibilities. I also own corduroy pants but again, checked off, along with all my dress pants because of the weather. I have a few long pairs of professional looking shorts but I feel like I wear them every time I'm there. And then I remembered I had these fun capri pants so this is what I threw together.

White Polo: Hollister

Gray Plaid Capri: Old Navy

Black Loafers: MIA

Black Belt: I honestly have no idea

Jewelry

Essentials (aka always worn): Fossil Watch, Claddagh Ring & Brighton Ring

Others: Silver hoop earrings and Cookie Lee Heart Link Bracelet

What would you wear to look professional and still functional?

Currently [v1]

I am...

*confused.... as to why I had a dream last night where I was a nanny for the Duggar Family (yes that family on TLC that has 19 kids... or maybe it's 20 now?) And while I was there Amber (the partly-crazy, always-yelling teen from the MTV show Teen Mom) came by for some "advice on how to be a better mom" and how to convince her chubbs of a fiance to let her have four more kids. Weirdest dream I've had in a long time. Maybe it's a sign that I watch these shows too often?

*obsessed.... with this lotion recently. I have had this same bottle since senior year of high school and yes, I have a problem finishing beauty products. But I recently dug to the back of the cabinet under the sink and was pleasantly surprised and have been using it every day since. It's almost done too!

*wishing.... I owned a staple gun. Or someone I knew owned a staple gun. I got in an odd mood this afternoon and want to reupholster our chairs at our kitchen table. They're very plain and also very spotted. They could use a new finish but sadly, I'm not about to go buy a gun just for this.

*contemplating.... getting a new coffee cup, specifically one that isn't Christmas related. Yes, I love my annual Starbucks mugs that I've collected over the years but I sometimes feel silly using them in August. I have a few other mugs that aren't holiday-ish but they're too small (aka tall sized instead of grande.) I may have to check out the clearance supplies at the Bucks next time I'm there.

*delighted.... that I was able to find a pair of brown, strappy, 3-inch heals at Target last week for.... drum roll please..... $4.95! I know, I know, what an absolute steal! Originally they were $25 so needless to say, they were in my basket and out the door with no second thought. I've been needing a pair of brown heals for a while now but never wanted to spend the money for full priced shoes.

*sad.... that I spent more time than usual to get ready this morning (which included trying new things for my make-up and curling my hair) but had no where to go. Sure I took the pup out to potty and I stopped by Big Lots but I can bet the lady at the register didn't appreciate my curls. But hey, I had the time during the usual 10 am nap and wanted to be put together. At least I thought I looked good even if no one else noticed.

*in love.... like L. O. V. E. lurve with this little guy. He's been the perfect puppy lately. Finally starting to get the hang of housebreaking, loves to cuddle when he's not too hot, and is walking on a leash and up the stairs like a champ now. Did I mention he's already starting to lose his puppy size and shape and starting to look like a little dog already? Brought him home two weeks ago and he was 14 lbs. Today he was 23 lbs! Why must he grow so quickly?

*surprised.... that the lack of dishwasher in our new apartment hasn't been as big of a deal as I thought it would be. My feelings may or may not change once school starts and I have more to do every day so the dishes will have more opportunity to pile up but for now, no biggie. Do the dishes throughout the day and then once after dinner and we have a clean counter. However, I am partly retarded when it comes to the actual washing part and it never fails that I end up getting water either on my shirt, shorts, counter, floor or all of the above. You'd think I've never touched a sponge in my life.

Colorado Girls

I've been fortunate enough to come in contact with a handful of followers that, like me, are from the good old Colorado. The BF showed me this video spoof of Katy Perry's California Gurls and frankly, I think it's pretty dang funny. Growing up in CO makes you really appreciate the places in this video.

So with that said.... This is for you CO ladies.

*For those of you not from CO, I hope you can at least enjoy this a little. And if not, I'm sorry.*

Life of a Pup

My first week home could not have gone better! Mommy and daddy are taking such good care of me. I'm a happy puppy, even at the vet for the first time. Everyone there loves me and thinks I'm so cuddly... and big already.

I weigh 20.2 lbs at 10 weeks.

A couple of my toes have pink spots. Mommy thinks they're adorable but I don't even know I have toes.

I'm starting to learn how to walk on my leash. We've been making good progress but too much pulling and I'm otta here. I do enjoy our evening walks though and I'm meeting lots of new friends.

If only it wasn't summer time though because I'm always too warm. Even with the air conditioning on I sometimes pant and love to lay where it's coolest. Daddy had a good idea to give me a frozen washcloth and I absolutely love them. I hear the freezer open and the cracking of the towel and I'm wagging my tail like crazy. Anything to cool me down.

This is how I like to sleep and lay whenever I'm in my crate, or anytime for that

matter. I even flop around on my back when I'm playing with my toys and wrestling with dad. But it never fails that this is how I'll be when I nap; on the wood, carpet or bed. Ahh the life.

I really want to be big enough to play at the dog beach because I love being in the water. Even if that means trying to swim in my water bowl or in the bath tub with daddy. Plus, like everything else I do right now, the water keeps me cool.

I can't wait to explore more things, grow even bigger and start learning more tricks. But for now I eat my food, go out to potty, play with my toys and nap nap NAP! I'm not much to brag but can you believe I sleep through the night already? I love my family and I know they love me too.

GTKY Sunday

Hello good readers, I hope everyone is having a good Sunday. For us it means trying to get a little extra sleep time since Ollie is set on his schedule and doesn't understand sleeping in on weekends. Otherwise the list for today looks like 1) lots and lots of laundry, I hate when it becomes such a huge pile. 2) Cleaning our apartment and putting everything away. 3) Paying my AMCAS fees and hopefully officially sending my medical school application out. Let me tell you, there's never been such a scary "Submit Application" button in my whole life! Can't someone else push it for me?! and 4) Watching Shark Week.... anyone else excited?

But for now, I'm going to play "Getting to Know You" with Keely @ MannLand5 so here we go....

1. If you were to win an award today, what would it be for?

Greatest Puppy Mommy? Sure, I'd take that :-)

2. What is your shoe style?

Usually anything comfortable, flip flops/moccasins/tennis shoes but that's mostly because of my life style. I'm not big on sporting 4 inch heals when walking across campus or taking Ollie for a walk. But I'd secretly love to be one of those girls.

3. Does your car reflect your personality?

Ummm yeah I guess. I love that it's red, it's pretty small and was cheap!

4. If you could take over someone's body for a day... whose would you choose?

Sadly enough, I'd have to say Kim Kardashian..... don't judge me. I think her and her sisters are very pretty (and yes, very dramatic I know) and I'd love to have her body and her gorgeous dark hair. That would be included right?

5. Love or be loved?

Don't they go hand in hand?

6. If you were on death row, what last meal would you choose?

This is definitely a tough one since I'm such a fat kid when it comes to food... but it would probably be between Chicken Parmesan from Olive Garden including the salad and as many breadsticks as I could eat OR Crab legs with caesar salad, clam chowder, and sourdough bread. Both with a glass or bottle of white wine please.

7. Have you been on vacation this summer, if so where?

I've been fortunate enough to have a pretty free summer for the most part so I've been able to spend some time back in good old Colorado with my family and friends as well as our family vacation to Antigua! Vacations are what summer is all about.

8. What is your favorite food related guilty pleasure?

Dessert. Anything in that category. Ask BF how many times we've walked through the grocery store and I've wanted Oreos, Ben and Jerry's AND the ever-so-tempting pieces of chocolate cake starring at me by the bakery. A second on your lips, a life on your hips? Nahhh