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{our Internet is down so I am posting from my phone so please excuse any wonkiness.}

DD is 11 months old! Aack...I want him to be a little baby for a while longer please, but he also just took his first steps so I'm thinking time won't stand still for me.

We took JJ to the zoo sans his parents on Sunday. We can't decide if seeing the giraffe up close and personal or riding the camel on the carousel was our favorite part.


The boys are both so active right now they rarely stay still for pics! One problem with using the iPhone as my primary camera these days...slow shutter time.


I've been getting into American Idol this year, although I still think the judges are too nice and need to be more critical.

{This week my outfits have been putting me to sleep so we'll see if any get posted!}

I misses his kisses

all items remix'd
dress: Benetton
cardi: Target
shoes: Jeffrey Campbell
earrings: old

Last night I made the mistake of turning on the television and got sucked into The X Factor. It reminded me of past American Idol days, only different. I realized I like these kind of shows for the journey, not the end product. Seeing someone fulfill their dreams is always inspiring to me, but I don't think I have even bought 1 song from an AI winner.


I am so glad I figured a way to wear this dress to work. Otherwise it would just be lounging loved, but unworn in my closet.

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The hubs left yesterday afternoon to visit his family for a long weekend. He has been gone less than 24 hours and I already feel lost without him. Have a good trip babes but hurry home!

Like a tattoo {Sp corrected :)}

Remember how I mentioned that we gave the bassist for Jordin Sparks a ride back to his tour bus after yoga? Well, he came through on the tickets!



House of Blues is a great venue for a show because it's just the right size.

Now I am not a huge fan or anything, but I did predict she would win Idol when she was on.

She sounded and looked great and seemed super sweet. Apparently she will be performing in "In the Heights" on Broadway this fall.

Unfortunately Jesse was in the back for most of the show so I didn't get a great shot of him. We didn't pick up our tickets at will call until a few minutes before Jordin was taking the stage. When we got there we found out we could have been to the Meet and Greet before the show! Too bad! Note to self: next time you make friends with someone in a band and they offer you tickets, get there early - you never know!

Instead...

of buying 3 pairs of Cynthia Vincent for Target wedges, I decided to donate the money on Idol Gives Back. For me, the best way to end today's crappiness is to give what I can to someone who needs food/clothes/health care more than I need shoes. Good night!

It's going to be a long week

Today is the start of my first 5 day work week in almost 1 month. Boo! But it was also the first day of one of my favorite shows - American Idol! The auditions weren't as terrible as usual and saw a few that I liked but no one has really stood out just yet.

Some good friends came to visit this past Sunday - we haven't seen them in 3+ years so it was really good to catch up. Photos to come soon...

Boo!

So my favorite didn't win AI, but my consolation is that he can put out a rockin' album and not have to sing that god-awful contrived winner song!

I have really been bad about posting lately. Just between being busy and uninspired, I guess! One thing to do for my 38th year (AACCK!) is to post at least 4x/week. (I really would like to everyday, I just don't think it's possible for me right now!). We'll see how it goes!

Now I am off to edit and post some Milan photos!

Annoyed

I think I may have to shell out the buck fifty to watch Adam Lambert on AI because the show ran long and the DVR was not smart enough record the end of the show. I heard even Simon gave him a standing O. I saw a short clip on Itunes, he sang Tear for Fears "Mad World," which is not my favorite song by them but the clip looked amazing. I guess if this is all I can complain about then life isn't so bad.

exciting evening

2009 02 18 photo
Originally uploaded by eekachinski35

This is how I will be spending my Tuesdays and Wednesdays for the next few months! I figured I needed a little bit of eye candy on the old blog so I will be posting my photo-of-the-day!

Uneventful day

Today was a good work day - less stressful than last week, less chaotic. I am now winding down and watching people blow their one big chance away on American Idol. So far I have only really like 1 girl. Hopefully the last few will be better!

Possibilities

I think what I love the most about American Idol is the idea of the possibility of having your dream fulfilled. I love seeing people being so passionate about singing and it's such a cool opportunity for them to change their lives and live their dream! Love love love it!

I almost forgot...

I was at Border's a couple days ago buying a planner for this year (lost the one I was going to use, long story. luckily I scored one for only 4 bucks - yay sales!) when I stumbled on this book:Really? I mean I was a total Sanjaya fan just because he was SO bad but I don't even think he is barely 20. How can you write a memoir when you barely have any memories to begin with?!?

It's that time of year again...

Idol time! This week marks the start of the auditions...I only watch them because I love when someone belts out an amazing song. I cannot STAND the annoying bad ones. We watched Tues and yesterdays episodes back to back. One person who stood out for me was this guy who was essentially born blind. He plays the piano and sang Billy Joel's "And So it Goes." His voice was so pure and beautiful...I hope he does well in Hollywood!

Go Cookie!

I can't believe he won - woot woot!

The end of an era

Sanjaya is gone! Thank goodness - he was a sweet kid but man he needs some more practice! I was worried vote for the best would win and that would be the end of Idol!

Sanjaya!

Still lives! He may actually make it to the top 5 - I cannot believe this! Is America great :)!!!

I love AI

Although the boys were kind of sucky last night, the girls rocked it tonight. Last year I loved the boys much better. This year the girls rule!

We're going to party like it's a snow day

{accompanied by requisite cheesy dance}

So the weather has been pretty cold and rainy here. Almost freezing. I guess freezing enough for work to be cancelled! Woo hoo! I love a free day off! I am inspired to scrap so am going to work on darryl's album and maybe a few pages of my own!

P.S. Idol just started last night. I was crabby until I realized what night it was. The first city was Minneapolis. Prince's home did NOT have a lot of talent!

AI sucks

I can't believe Chris got sent home! This is awful. Even more awful than when Ace got sent home. I really thought he was going to win it all! And I did try to vote but crap!! I was shocked last night. So who are we left with: Katherine, Elliot and Taylor. I can't believe it still. The reality is setting in this morning.

Life will go on but again, AI just won't be as fun to watch...

8:23 PM
It looks like Chris may be the new front man for Fuel. I was never a huge fan, but now that he's there I may have a little interest.

Got my haircut today! More layers, to go with the new highlights. LA here we come!! Too bad I have been a lazy ass for the last month and haven't been working out (well, to my credit I'm just glad I'm not walking with a big limp any more!).

Otherwise I am feeling a bit shitty right now. My body is starting to ache all over. Not a good sign. To bed early tonight (which means right now - I thought when we get older we need less sleep! I feel like I need more and more...).

I am so shallow

I know Ace wasn't the best singer, but AI won't be the same without him. I just like having a pretty face to look at. Is that so wrong???

Chicken Little is gone!

Thanks goodness!! I couldn't stand watching him sing, although he seems like a sweet kid. But definitely no American Idol. Now I must decide my top 5 for our game....

Work was all craziness today. Only 5 minutes for lunch and I stayed late so no yoga :(

Tomorrow I am going to mysore - I am a little nervous about it...