Friday, August 30, 2013

Tweet This, Tweet That.. A Usually Weekly Twitter Recap- VMA Edition

Hi Lovies!

This is coming to you straight from the Denver airport as I wait for my flight to San Diego. Did I mention that I only got four hours of sleep last night? I know, but I figured that since I left everyone hanging all week I could at least get a Twitter round up in the works for you so here we are!

In case you're new around here or missed out earlier, every week time I feel like it I round up my favorite things from Twitter land and post them for all of you along with my commentary.


If you click on the Tweet This, Tweet That logo above it takes you to my Twitter page. Throughout the week I favorite tweets I think should make the recap and on Fridays I narrow it down to fifteen.. believe me it's not an easy task. Check out my favorites list on Twitter to see all of the runners up!


Tweet this, Tweet that is now interactive so you can see my timeline above and can Reply, Favorite, or Retweet any of the tweets below. One of my goals is for people to have fun with it, and to find new accounts to follow so that your Twitter timelines can be as much fun as mine!

This week I decided to recap my favorite tweets from the VMA's. Those are the kinds of events I love to live tweet, because everyone else is interacting and tweeting and it's a blast!


 I was sitting there trying to figure out what she reminded me of then... boom.


 Miley has single handedly made sure that nobody looks at teddy bears the same way ever again. I guess I'll have to throw out my stuffed animal collection.


 I mean I'm assuming that latex underwear was giving her a wedgie and she really wanted to pick it but she knew she couldn't.. so instead she just kept pretending to grab herself.


I mean clearly Trish and Paula were loving it so the Fathers really needed to step in and pull those fools off stage. Except they didn't and we sat through five minutes of that.


When someone that got arrested like 3 days before this performance looks the most sane on stage.. you got problems!


Anytime a Mean Girls joke can be made about something non related to Mean Girls.. I am so all over that.


Has anyone noticed that Taylor hasn't really dated anyone lately? Girl. THEY ARE ON TO YOU. Stop calling out your ex boyfs or nobody will date you.


I got quite the kick out of watching N*Sync perform and realizing that when they jumped they all reached different heights. Poor Chris.. bless him.


I think we can all agree that this Justin Timberlake/N*Sync performance will go down in history with the likes of all other iconic VMA performances.. like Brit Brit.


 Right? Come on Chris. You could have at least worn one of those fake dreadlock wigs!


Another classic Mean Girls joke! Sorry Drake.. you can't compete with what just happened on that stage.


LOLOLOLZ. My mean heart was hoping that JB wasn't there but turns out she was hiding backstage in her see-through outfit.


 Hey Adam, I love you.. but don't be bitter that you weren't invited. I'm sure they thought you were busy babysitting your fiance.


Can you imagine waking up after a crazy night and finding out that instead of some embarrassing texts you can delete.. instead you basically blew up the interwebs?!


 So much yes. If you're going to mock a Brit, you better do it correctly!


There you have it, my favorite tweets from the VMA's. Sorry for the Miley and JT overload, but you know they were pretty much the talk of the night. Everyone else was kind of irrelevant!


In honor of the GREATEST concert ever last night, I need you to listen to this song and love it. Then I need you to see OneRepublic live. I'll share more on Tuesday, but they KILLED it at Red Rocks last night. Ryan Tedder's voice gives me chills and they put on an amazing show!


Normally I say that I will see you on Monday, but since Labor Day is on Monday I will push Weekend Shenanigans to Tuesday. See you then and can't wait to hear about your amazing long weekends! Oh, and Go Pokes :)
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Monday, August 26, 2013

It's Time for Weekend Shenanigans!

Hi Lovelies!

It's time for Weekend Shenanigans.. a mutual place to share our weekends, catch up on other people's weekends, and find new blogs.

Here's how it works:
- Post about your weekend
- Grab the button
- Link-up on Monday at 5am MST
- Click around and meet new friends!

**My only rule is that you post something about your weekend, and post the button or link back to me!**

Let's get to it and have some fun!






one. Just casually stalking Lil Wayne outside the hotel he was staying at in Denver. I chickened out on getting any closer!
two. Dinner out at Vita in Denver. I was obsessed with the little bucket that my wine came in.
three. Enjoying a delicious bowl of Pho! I finally found a good place by my house which means I will be there on the regular!
four. Out and about in Downtown Denver with my friend Sara! We love the Gin Mill.
five. Headed to the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo with my parents. We saw this awesome sand castle with animals carved into it!
six. It's hard to tell, but we watched an Extreme Dog show and this dog leaped over the backs of these kids. It was so awesome.
seven. My cousin and I wanted to find the most outrageous fried food at the Fair and try it.. Fried Nutella won. It was insanely rich and delicious!
eight. A high school in Texas covered this old car in beads and stones. It was so crazy.
nine. This is what Fitz and I do on Sundays. Lay in bed and snuggle! Le duh.

What did you do this weekend? Link-up and share!

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Friday, August 23, 2013

Tweet This, Tweet That.. A Usually Weekly Twitter Recap

Hi Lovies!

I successfully posted five blog posts this week, it's a friggin' miracle. Also, I'm going to the State Fair tomorrow so I'm pretty excited about that. I hope I get to eat something that should never have been fried, or at least a corn dog. To be completely honest, I think corn dogs are the world's most perfect food. Besides pizza and macaroni and cheese and ice cream. Anyways, I hope you all have exciting plans this weekend too!

In case you're new around here or missed out earlier, every week time I feel like it I round up my favorite things from Twitter land and post them for all of you along with my commentary.


If you click on the Tweet This, Tweet That logo above it takes you to my Twitter page. Throughout the week I favorite tweets I think should make the recap and on Fridays I narrow it down to fifteen.. believe me it's not an easy task. Check out my favorites list on Twitter to see all of the runners up!


Tweet this, Tweet that is now interactive so you can see my timeline above and can Reply, Favorite, or Retweet any of the tweets below. One of my goals is for people to have fun with it, and to find new accounts to follow so that your Twitter timelines can be as much fun as mine!

No time for my witty stupid comments so feel free to post yours, or just enjoy the best 15 tweets I saw over the past week..

















I just discovered this song a few days ago and I think I've listened to it like 15 times. It's just really good. That's all.

 
Have a great weekend and see you on Monday for Weekend Shenanigans!
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Thursday, August 22, 2013

See You in San Diego!

Hi Lovies!

One week from today I will be headed to the West Coast with my Mom for a girls weekend! We will be spending three days exploring San Diego together and I could not be more excited about it. My mom and I always have a blast together. I'm also excited because I will more than likely get to hangout with Tiff and Juliette. You guys know that meeting blog friends is my jam.

Today I thought I'd share what my ideal suitcase would look like for my trip.. you know if dreams really did come true. For now I'll be trying to recreate it with things I already have floating around in my closet.

San Diego Essentials


Ray-Ban Mirrored Aviators- Oh how I love these sunnies. I know a lot of people have the green hue, but I'm partial to the blue because I know blue looks good with my blonde hair. I wish I could justify spending $170 on these babies, but since they are so trendy I think I will stick to my Nordstrom BP knockoffs.

Wildfox Tee- Wildfox makes my heart go pitter patter. They make the cutest, softest tees out there and I swoon over them every time I spot them in a store. I know that the new Savvy department at Nordstrom is carrying some fun graphic tees at a great price, so I'm definitely going to check those out. There is something about a casual tee that scream California to me.

Rag and Bone Cuffed Denim Short- When it comes to shorts, there is nothing better than a beat-up and worn in pair. Once the denim gets soft and the fit is perfect I can literally live in a pair of shorts. It's even better when you're able to buy a pair that is already like that off the rack. These are a must for vacation.

DV by Dolce Vita Sandals- I've talked time and time again about my love for DV by Dolce Vita and these sandals are no different. I am obsessed with the all over metallic because I think it can really dress up a pair of sandals if that is something you need. I could easily rock these with shorts and then turn around and throw on a dress for a night out. Perfect!

Rebecca Minkhoff Mini MAC- I have been lusting over this bag for a few months now, but I can never decide on the color. This turquoise is so fun and vibrant and perfect for the sun and summer. When I do break down and buy one I will probably get a more neutral color, but this one is fun to pretend!

Kate Spade Watch- Oh look, something I actually have. Imagine that. I've had this watch for about two months now and I still love it just as much. It goes with everything and I get a million compliments on it!

Kate Spade Studs- These are just so cute, and they match the purse so duh. Kate Spade can really do no wrong in my eyes!

House of Harlow 1960 Sunnies- Oh hello cutest sunglasses ever. I love the exaggerated cat eye and the adorable pattern just sets me over the edge! I think that I need these in my life right away. PS. My birthday is coming up, hint hint!

Mossimo Polka Dot Swimsuit- I have always been a huge fan of Target swimsuits and this one is no exception. Are they the highest quality swimsuit out there? Absolutely not. However, I'm in that "my clothes don't fit but I'm still losing weight" phase right now so cheap is the way to be. I also love that the top has good support for the tatas! Can't be having any wardrobe malfunctions at the beach or pool.

Sanuk Flip Flops- Yet another item on this list that I own and adore. I picked up a pair of these flip flops when I was in college and I still have the same pair in perfect condition. They are actually made from the same material as yoga mats so they kind of feel like you're walking on squishy clouds. They are amazing!

What do you think I should pack for my weekend trip to San Diego?

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Wednesday, August 21, 2013

At Least I Got a Blog Post Out Of It

Hi Bunnies!

If there is just one reason I love this whole blogging thing, it's because I get to tell stories that I'd otherwise only be able to share with the few people who put up with me on a daily basis. It's true! Last night, while I was getting ready for what I'm about to blog about I thought "Hey if this sucks, at least it's great blog material!" Well guess what? It kinda sucked, so now it's blog material.


Let's just get one thing straight here.. first dates are not fun. They are nerve-wracking, awkward, and sometimes bad. Nobody says "Oh, I love going on first dates!" They are actually a lot like interviews, which is another thing I'm not a huge fan of.  Here's the thing, I'm shy around people I don't know and when I'm nervous I ramble. It's just not a cute thing.

Now onto last night.. I agreed to meet *Jack at a brewery in Denver. It was his idea, but I love beer and breweries are usually super casual so I was all for it. Denver traffic is a tricky thing and I didn't want to be early so I left a little late and ended up showing up late. Oops. Only about 10 minutes though, my bad. When I arrived he had already gone to the bar and had a beer. He told me that he was going to the food bar to order a pizza and that I should go get a beer. So I'm paying for my own $5 beer? Red flag #1.


We sit down and start chatting and the conversation was flowing, which is of course a relief. Talk turns to restaurants, Red Rocks, and music and twice he made a point to blatantly disagree or tell me I was wrong about something. Everyone is entitled to an opinion of course, but there are better ways to go about them than just flat out disagreement. Red flag #2.


About 45-50 minutes into this date, *Jack looks at his phone and says "Oh, I gotta get going." Well okay then. I just drove 25 minutes to meet you though so that's kind of annoying but see ya! Red flag #3.


We say our goodbyes and he asks where I parked. I point down the street to a parking lot and he says "I walked from the other way, so bye!" I'm sorry, but it's night time and I don't live in this area so I feel like walking a girl to her car is just the gentleman thing to do here. Red flag #4.


Was this the worst date in history? Of course not. Not even close. I mean one time a guy asked me to give him a lap dance on our first date so I've definitely seen worse. On the bright side, any date is good practice for when I meet the man of my dreams. Le duh. Let's all pray that my next date is better.

For now all I can say is.. at least I got a blog post out of it.

*Name has been changed to protect the kind of innocent.
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Tuesday, August 20, 2013

What I'm Listening To.. Part Four

Hi Pretties!

So I started a new relationship a few months ago. I was in a pretty serious relationship before that, but as soon as I started this new one I dropped the old one like a hot potato. Okay Sami what are you talking about? Spotify. I'm talking about Spotify and how it's 50 bajillion times better than Pandora.


With Spotify you can search whatever song you want and make as many playlists as your little heart desires. It's essentially like iTunes, except for 10 little doll hairs a month you can listen to as many songs as you want from your computer or your phone. I love it so many.

They have lots of playlists that you can listen to that are made by other people and one of my favorite features is that if you hear a song you like you can "star" it and then I go back later and add the songs from my starred category to another playlist. It's perfect for when I'm in a hurry but want to remember a certain song.

So basically Spotify is the best and everyone should be using it.

The following songs are from my "What I'm Listening To.. Right Now" playlist and you can see all of my other playlist posts here.

one. Katy Perry "Roar"
This song basically makes me feel like I'm a strong woman and I can do anything I want. Also, apparently Spotify likes to tell all of my friends that I listen to it a lot. Thanks, Spotify for being a tattle tale. PS. I need to figure out how to privately listen to my jams.


two. Gavin DeGraw "Best I Ever Had"
I mean, duh. I'm so excited for his new album I can't even deal. No I have no idea when it's coming out, except that Gavin told me himself that it was soon. Gosh I can't wait for our wedding!


three. Passenger "Let Her Go"
This song is kinda slow but it's pretty and it makes my heart happy. Also, I LOVE the singer's voice. Sometimes I'm sappy and shit.


four. Artic Monkeys "Do I Wanna Know?"
This song reminds me a lot of The Black Keys and sometimes I like to listen to songs that make me feel like a bad ass. That's it basically.


five. The Neighbourhood "Sweater Weather"
My best friend aka the prettiest ginger in all the land, Katie introduced me to this song and it reminds me of her and I love that. It's a fun little jam!


six. Capital Cities "Safe and Sound"
This is a good workout jam. It makes me wanna dance!


seven. Calvin Harris "I Need Your Love"
I heard Ellie sing this song at Red Rocks when she opened for Bruno Mars and I've been obsessed ever since. This also makes me wanna dance!


eight. The Lumineers "Stubborn Love"
Did you know that The Lumineers are from Denver? Did you also know there is a girl in the band? I just figured that one out. I love to support local talent and this song is good!


nine. Avicii "Wake Me Up"
This song is me trying to get into some EDM music. Oh, and this song rocks!


ten. Ellie Goulding "Burn"
I'm kind of obsessed with Ellie right now and this song it perfect for working out. It makes me hop up those little Stairmaster steps!


eleven. Lorde "Royals"
 I'm pretty sure this chick is about to blow up. She's foreign although I'm not sure from where and this song has a sweet beat and I love the lyrics.


twelve. Big Sean "Beware"
These last three songs are my current faves on the rap spectrum. I dig this song!


thirteen. Jay Z "Tom Ford"
Combine Jay Z with some fashion and you know I'm all over that. Duh.


fourteen. Bei Major "Trouble"
I am obsessed with the beat in this song. Also, J.Cole. Yes.


fifteen. Wale "Tired of Dreaming"
This one is getting a little played out on the radio, but for the time being I still love it.


I love new song suggestions so if you're obsessed with anything right now be sure to let a girl know! Enjoy :)

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Monday, August 19, 2013

It's Time for Weekend Shenanigans!

Hi Lovelies!

It's time for Weekend Shenanigans.. a mutual place to share our weekends, catch up on other people's weekends, and find new blogs.

Here's how it works:
- Post about your weekend
- Grab the button
- Link-up on Monday at 5am MST
- Click around and meet new friends!

**My only rule is that you post something about your weekend, and post the button or link back to me!**

Let's get to it and have some fun!






one. Just lying on the ground at the gym. I just realized how gross that probably is, but I was doing some leg workouts.
two. Loving on Friday and Starbucks!
three. Sometimes Friday just calls for pizza and ice cream.
four. Oh, and wine too. Friday always calls for wine.
five. Fitz really wanted to order at the Starbucks drive through, and then he promptly jumped out the window and ran away! Such a stinker.
six. Just using my last chance to rock the white Summer nails, plus a little sparkle for good measure.
seven. A seriously delicious Greek salad!
eight. Cucumber Watermelon martini. Delish.
nine. I decided I needed to be sucked into yet another Netflix show! So good.


The absolute best part of my weekend was going to Colorado Springs and hanging out with Mallory from Mal Smiles! She just moved to the area and I've been so excited to hangout with her. We grabbed some lunch and then headed to Garden of the Gods to go for a hike. It was a perfect day with lots of sun and no rain. We planned on doing the 3 mile loop and all was good until we got just a little lost. I mean we had a map, but the signs weren't very clear. Eventually we found our way though and everything was fine! Naturally after all of our hard work we needed ice cream.

one. Gorgeous views from the visitor's center!
two. Had to take advantage of the photo op at the sign. That's what bloggers do.
three. One of the rock formations that is called "The Siamese Twins"
four. Burning lots of calories on the weekend? Gotta balance it out with Nutella and Cake Batter ice cream.

What did you do this weekend? Link-up and share!


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Friday, August 16, 2013

Tweet This, Tweet That.. A Sometimes Weekly Twitter Recap

Hi Lovies!

It's Friday. I could not be happier. I wish it 4:30. That's all I got..

In case you're new around here or missed out earlier, every week month I round up my favorite things from Twitter land and post them for all of you along with my commentary.


If you click on the Tweet This, Tweet That logo above it takes you to my Twitter page. Throughout the week I favorite tweets I think should make the recap and on Fridays I narrow it down to fifteen.. believe me it's not an easy task. Check out my favorites list on Twitter to see all of the runners up!


Tweet this, Tweet that is now interactive so you can see my timeline above and can Reply, Favorite, or Retweet any of the tweets below. One of my goals is for people to have fun with it, and to find new accounts to follow so that your Twitter timelines can be as much fun as mine!

No time for my witty stupid comments so feel free to post yours, or just enjoy the best 15 tweets I saw over the past two weeks..






















so I think you all know what I'm backing my ass up to right now..


Have a great weekend and see you on Monday for Weekend Shenanigans!
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Thursday, August 15, 2013

Why Are Guys Such Idiots?

Oh hi there.

Today you get a lesson in how to let your Twitter followers to write a post for you. My pretty friend did something similar once, but this post all revolves around one annoyed tweet that I wrote out of frustration. Then the responses came in and I was laughing so hard that I knew I had to share with all of you.

I know what you're thinking.. "Really Sami, another post about Twitter?" and yes I could have saved this for tomorrow's post, but it made me laugh and I wanted to elaborate so here we are. Don't worry you still get Tweets of the Week tomorrow and I know you're excited.

The tweet in question..


Here are the answers..

Oh snap. So women are smarter than men? Okay I'm down with that.


She doesn't know.


Oh girl me too. I'd like to think that every dumb guy I've ever met just happens to fit in the idiot category and eventually I'll meet a smart one.


LOLZ.


Juliette is just as confused as I am.


So basically we need to invent something that blocks their dumbness from coming out of their mouths? Too bad I don't know any science.


Where's Aristotle when we need him to answer life's biggest question?


I'm right there with ya sister!


Ooooh turning it around on me. The answer is I don't.. unless of course they are really cute and then I give in.


And for my favorite answer of the day.. Helene answers it all with one word.


Now let me back up for a second.. the frustration that led to this tweet was from wondering how a guy can be so slow that he doesn't realize when a girl is interested in him. What's funny is that they talked about this on Girl Code the other day and the guy basically said that they never have any idea when a girl is into them unless she straight up tells them. See, idiots.

Here's my answer..

If a guy doesn't realize that a girl is interested in him, then he is:
gay, shy, busy, weird, or dumb.
The end.

Now I have to know what you think!  
Why are guys such idiots?
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Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Fashion Hits & Misses- Teen Choice Awards 2013

Hi Pretties!

You know I love my fashion snark, and it's been far too long since I've done a post so I thought I'd round up some of the best and worst looks from the Teen Choice Awards that aired on Sunday night. I wasn't sure if I should really be talking crap about any of these young people, but I'll try to be nice. Let's get to it..

Hits


Kerry Washington in Stella McCartney
I mean in another life I think I'd like to be Kerry. She is gorgeous and always gets it right in the fashion department. This dress is the perfect fun print for an event like this and you really can't go wrong with a stunning pair of Loubs. You go Kerry Coco!


Selena Gomez in Cushnie et Ochs
It is absolutely my favorite when teen stars figure out how to dress and act like grownups. I pray that Selener stays far away from the Beibs, because I think she is gorgeous and could be so successful if she keeps it up. The styling on this is perfect because it's not too matchy and the slits really up the glam factor. She is stunning.


Nina Dobrev in J. Mendel
I have to hand it to Nina, she has pretty much been my fashion fave when it comes to a young star. She always dresses fun and sexy but with the class factor that so many forget. This jumpsuit is perfect for the event and I'm obsessed with the pop of color from the clutch. I'm also super impressed that she is still killing it while nursing a broken heart from Ian Somerhalder. I'd be a hot mess.


Lily Collins in Fausto Puglisi
I struggled with this being too dressy for the event, but in the end decided that I love the look and I think she really brought it. The pattern is fun and the train is different! If anything I would switch up the hair and shoes to make it a little less formal and stuffy. Also, I'm really jealous of her perfect skin.


Katie Cassidy in Zuhair Murad
Oh hey former CW star, what are you doing at this event? Just kidding, apparently she is still on Arrow. That makes 5 CW shows for this girl, they must really love her. Anyways, I love this dress. It's fun and pretty and really shows off her killer tan legs. The styling of this works, although I would have loved to see this paired with white accessories instead of black to up the Summer factor. Pretty flawless though.


Shay Mitchell in Jenni Kayne
Between her and Nina I am getting really jealous over these girls with the perfect bodies for a skinny pantsuit. This look is so clean and on trend, especially with the metallic heel. I wonder if she is still being styled by lover Brad Goreski? If so, she picked the right Rachel Zoe prodigy considering that her costar down below was styled by the nemesis Taylor Jacobsen. PS. I never like any of Emily's outfits on PLL, but I love everything Shay wears in real life. She's gorg.

Misses


Hayley Williams in Unknown
I don't really have any words, except no. I know, I know she's a musician and a rock star but that's just really not an excuse for this travesty. The hair is awful and that vest is disgusting (Mean Girls reference FTW). I won't even get into her makeup at this point. Just an overall loss on her part! Sorry girl.


JWoww in Unknown
Okay prom queen. Did she get lost on the way to Jersey Shore and end up at this event? From the hair, to the jewels, to the train, to the shoes.. this is just a big huge mess. When you have enough money for a stylist, you should really just get one. Better luck next time.



Hailee Steinfeld in House of Holland
To be honest, I really wanted to like this and I still kind of do.. but it's just not right for the event or for the girl. Hailee is at that age where she doesn't have to be so conservative and I'd like to see her in something that is more age appropriate. I don't like the matchy shoes either. This feels very 4th of July costume to me!


Abigail Breslin in Unknown
Oh honey, no. Do you think her Mom picked this outfit out? It just seems very 8th grade dance and that's very unfortunate. Another case of you really need a stylist. I kind of love her blond hair though, I'd love to see her in something edgy because I think she would kill it. Here and Hailee are both 17 and I think struggling with how and when to start dressing more mature. You have my blessing dolls!


Ashley Benson in Georgio Armani
Okay so this reminds me of one of those games where you can change someones top, bottom, and shoes because it looks like pieces from three different outfits. None of this really meshes with the other pieces and it seems confusing. I think that maybe she was trying to be edgy and it just didn't really work?! I don't know, but it's unfortunate because she's gorgeous and I've seen her in some really good things.


Miley Cyrus in Saint Laurent
I really don't want to hate on Miley, but this just doesn't do anything for me. I love her new "Do whatever, Say whatever, Wear whatever" attitude, but this look falls flat. The pieces are just weird and the shoes don't really go with it. You can do better Miles, I just know it.

What do you think?  
Did you watch, and who were you hits and misses from the night?
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Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Dysfunctional Shenanigans!

Hi Lovies!

I dreaded getting up this morning because I knew it was a day where I was going to wash, dry, and curl my hair. Some people might think it's gross but I only wash my hair every 2-3 days because a) it's a lot of work and b) it's better for your hair. Anyways, while I was drying this mop and sweating up a storm I wondered if you burn any calories while doing so.. turns out you do!


100 calories if you blow dry and straighten your hair! Hey, it's better than nothing right?

Today I want to introduce you to one of my favorite bloggers 
Sammantha from Dysfunctional Ever After!


Samm is a lifestyle blogger from Minnesota (with a pretty awesome name, just saying) and one of the things I love about her is how open and honest she is with her readers. She's going to tell it like it is and she doesn't care what you think about it. That is so refreshing in a sea of bloggers that sometimes seem like they just want to do what they can to fit in. You know when you're visiting her blog that you're seeing the real Samm.

1. Why "Dysfunctional Ever After"? How did you come up with your blog name and what does it mean?
I first started blogging as a way to document my wedding planning and transition from a college student to a wife. I had every intention of it being not just my blog, but also my husband's. What a joke, right? Right. You always hear about "happily ever after", but for me and my relationship, I knew better. We (mostly I) are dysfunctional as hell. Nothing makes sense. Nothing works. The title just fit.

2. Your best moment from blogging thus far?
Honestly, the people I've met. I know that's the cliche answer, but it's the truth! And I don't only mean the awesome ladies I've met and formed friendships with -- but also the bat shit insane girls that offer me hours upon hours of entertainment. I love the crazies.

3. Your worst moment from blogging thus far?
 Telling people about my blog. Biggest mistake of my life. It added pressure and a need to filter, I wish I could take back posting a post on my personal FB. Make it go away, Sami, make it go away!

4. A favorite tweet, yours or someone else's. Just send me the link :)
I love me some Hillary.

5. Your most embarrassing moment.
I don't get embarrassed easily. (Mainly because I have no pride or dignity.) That being said, my most embarrassing moment is from high school. (Shocking.) I played rugby and during a game my shorts were pulled down... And my spandex... And my underwear. I didn't have to stare at my ass, but I imagine others did. Not only am I still embarrassed by that moment, I'm still repenting.

6. What's the best part about being married?
My best friend is right by my side. He's my person. (That was a Grey's Anatomy reference.) That, and I can pee with the door open without worrying about him leaving me.

7. What's the worst part about being married?
He pees everywhere and suddenly it's not okay to have a pink bedroom. Whatever, Ryan.

8. 3 Things that you want people to know if they are going to read your blog.
1) It's random. One day you'll read about my love of nudity, the next about my latest Netflix binge, and the next about religion or social justice. I'm ridiculous. 2) There's very little filter happening on my end. 3) I'm not always funny, I'm not always consistent, but I'm real. 

9. Your favorite thing to do in Minnesota?
Sami. This is a horrible question because it's so hard to answer! Minnesota, I'm convinced, is the best state ever.  We have so many places to go and things to see. I love going on "adventure days" with my family or friends. These days have brought me to all sorts of places, from the Worlds Largest Ball of Twine to Fort Snelling -- MN is rich in culture and history, you never get bored. Plus, with Uptown (or Downtown) Minneapolis, there's plenty to drink ;)
 
10. You ask me a question and I will answer it.
Do you fold or crinkle your toilet paper?
I fold it. I think that's where my mild OCD comes into play!

Want to learn more about Samm? Here are some of my favorite posts: the one where she vlogged, the one where she had an awesome night out, the one where life throws you curve balls, and the one where husbands are okay to have sometimes.

Be sure to follow along with her blog, , , and . You can thank me later!

Comments are turned off so you can go leave her some love! Catch ya on the flip side friends.
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Monday, August 12, 2013

It's Time for Weekend Shenanigans!

Hi Lovelies!

It's time for Weekend Shenanigans.. a mutual place to share our weekends, catch up on other people's weekends, and find new blogs.

Here's how it works:
- Post about your weekend
- Grab the button
- Link-up on Monday at 5am MST
- Click around and meet new friends!

**My only rule is that you post something about your weekend, and post the button or link back to me!**

Let's get to it and have some fun!






one. Brunching with Mom at Snooze, my favorite place in Denver!
two. BBQ Eggs Benedict. Yum.
three. Picked up some goodies from a local bakery called The Wooden Spoon.
four. Soaking up the sun in Wash Park for a work kickball tournament!
five. Fitz got some surgery and has to wear the donut of shame. He doesn't seem too upset about it!
six. How to cheer up a sad Sami on Friday night.. a banana chocolate milkshake, a $20 Nordy note, and a card from my sweet friend Dana.
seven. Broke out the cowboy boots for Western themed night of our family reunion!
eight. The biggest, fluffiest omelet I've ever seen at The Original Pancake House.
nine. The family that wears matching t-shirts together.. stays together.

Okay, did you guys watch Breaking Bad last night?! OMG. I can't even! Gimme more Walt and Jesse right meow.

What did you do this weekend? Link-up and share!

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Thursday, August 8, 2013

Keep Going, Remember Why You Started

Hi Lovies!

You may or may not have noticed that I have neglected talking about my health journey lately. You know I'm pretty open about everything, but lately I just haven't felt like talking about it. The first 20 lbs seemed relatively easy to lose, but now I'm feeling stagnant which is extremely frustrating.When I don't have to talk about it, I can do my best to push those negative feelings to the back of my thoughts.

The good news is that even when the scale isn't budging, there are still plenty of things that make this all worth it. Sometimes it takes an unexpected moment to just slap you in the face and remind you that you're kicking ass.

Obviously it's going to be story time..


Unless you're new around here, you should know about my love for all things Red Rocks. I love going there during concerts and I also love going there on any random day just to take in how gorgeous it is. I try and take any visitors there so they too can be obsessed.


Anyways, about two years ago my Mom and I went to a Gavin DeGraw, Maroon 5, and Train concert at Red Rocks. It was general admission so we got there early to stand at the bottom and wait for them to let us go up and pick our seats. Once they let people in it is a free for all for the best seats. I took off running to claim our seats and by the time I got settled in the best ones I could find I started having an asthma attack which turned into an anxiety attack because I was so freaked out. I was wheezing and I couldn't breathe and I was terrified. I was also severely out of shape. Some deep breaths and water later I was fine and we enjoyed the concert, but I can't lie and say it wasn't a pretty embarrassing moment for me.


Fast forward two years to Monday night when my Mom and I went to the Bruno Mars concert at Red Rocks. We got there late so we ended up having to park far away and had quite a trek to the venue. Part of that trek involved some wooden hiking stairs that went up a steep hill. I walked up those 5 flights of stairs and when I got to the top I realized I hadn't even broken a sweat and I was breathing normally as if I was sitting at a desk. I couldn't believe it! People around me were struggling and I was doing just fine. I was overwhelmed with what an incredible feeling that was.

Now I almost wish I had gone to a doctor before I started this thing, because I am pretty sure that I've made strides in my health. Instead of dreading physical activity, I am excited about it! In fact, I'm ready to go back to Red Rocks and hike all over again just for fun.


The moral of the story is.. even the little things can make this whole thing worth it and sometimes all you need is a reminder!

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Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Oh, Just a $1000 Giveaway!

Hi Pretties!

Have you ever thought to yourself.. There are so many thing I could do with $1000?

Ya right, I think we all think that on a regular basis. Am I right? Well today is your lucky day because I'm giving you the chance to win $1000! Use it to buy school supplies, new clothes, a puppy, 250 lattes from Starbucks, or whatever else your little heart desires!

Good Luck!







Freckled Italian// Because of Jackie// Sophistifunk





For Lauren and Lauren// Sami's Shenanigans// Back East Blonde



A Complete Waste of Make Up// Pretty in Pink Megan// Lipgloss and Crayons



Helene in Between// Shannon Hearts// Freckled Fox



Living in Yellow// Crowley Party

Winner will be announced on Wednesday, August 14th.  International readers may enter, but the prize will be sent in the form of a $1,000 visa gift card in American dollars.  ALL ENTRIES WILL BE VERIFIED. 


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