Let’s just start out by saying, my nails are the absolute worst. The only time they look decent and pulled together is when I have fake nails on - which are only on for special events because they last no longer than 2 days, tops (I pick them off). For some reason, I thought that with age I’d eventually be an adult about my nails but they are still the same, short, horrible nails i’ve always had.

Therefore, I’m making a resolution to start trying new, fun trendy things with my nails to see if this motivates me to keep them painted and long.

Here are a few I’m thinking about trying: I’ll keep you updated on my progress.

1. From Cupcakes and Cashmere blog today. HOW ADORABLE ARE THESE. Omg.

2. Essie Nail Polish in Ballet Slipper. It looks so clean and fresh

3. This one is called “Prabal Gurung” and I just think its cool

WISH ME LUCK!

I know I’ve posted this before and it was written by Mighty Girl - a great blog to check out. Sometimes, I just go back to this list and read it to gain some perspective. All of it is so true.

“These are a few of the lessons I wish I’d started learning a little earlier. I haven’t mastered them yet, but now you get a head start.

1. Consider the source. If you’re worried about someone who dislikes you, first ask yourself whether they’re an asshole. If you don’t like them, and they don’t like you, that’s not a problem. That’s a mutual understanding.

2. Get off the couch. If you find yourself playing hard to get, don’t pretend to be busy. Just be busy.

3. Don’t waste your time. If you have to play hard to get, move on. You’ll know when you’ve found a healthy relationship because it won’t confuse you.

4. When in doubt, shut up. Silence is a smart negotiation tactic, the best option when you’re processing how to respond, and always more productive than lying about what you’re thinking.

5. Don’t complain. Maybe venting makes you feel better, but letting off steam can also lull you into maintaining the status quo. Unfortunately, the status quo is pissing you off, which is why you’re whining in the first place. If you’re frustrated, turn that energy toward fixing your problems, not bitching about them.

6. Don’t obsess. Worrying is complaint’s ugly cousin. Either use that energy to change your situation, or relax.

7. Find an age-appropriate style. No one wants to see a 20 year old in beige slacks and a wool blazer. Buy trendy clothes, wear the slutty dress, do something ugly with your hair. Be part of your generation, so you can laugh at the photos later.

8. Be polite. It keeps doors open, lessens the potential for misunderstandings, and increases the odds of getting invited back to the beach house.

9. But defend your boundaries. When someone isn’t taking no for an answer, clarify what you want, and then respond forcefully. Being polite to someone who isn’t hearing you is naive.

10. You look good. There’s no such thing as the hottest person in the room. Everyone is attracted to something different, so just take those odds and run with them.

11. Being nice is overrated. In fact, “nice” is the least interesting thing someone can say about you.

12. Keep it to yourself. “She seems nice” is an excellent thing to say about someone you don’t like. Particularly in the company of people you don’t know.

13. Know your audience. When you’re telling a story and someone interrupts you, let them.

14. Let your passion shape your profession. You know that thing your dad says? “If work wasn’t hard, they wouldn’t pay you to do it.” Please. There are professional rock stars, astronauts, puppy trainers, and bloggers.

15. Sex is personal. Don’t bother with one-night stands if they’re not your thing, and don’t judge people for enjoying them (or not). Waiting to sleep with someone doesn’t make you an uptight prude, and jumping into bed doesn’t make you a spontaneous adventure seeker.

16. Focus. The saying, “what you’re thinking about is what you’re becoming” isn’t just chilling, it’s a universal law. Be aware of how you’re investing your attention – including your words, and your actions.

17. Cut yourself a break. Don’t offer a running commentary on your own faults. When you do, the people around you listen. Give yourself space to change your character.

18. Don’t be intimidated. World travelers are just people who bought plane tickets. Pulitzer Prize winners are people who sit alone and write. You can break the most profound accomplishment down to a series of mundane tasks.

19. Choose good company. Ask yourself if a person makes you better or drains your life force. If the answer is B, you’re busy next time they call. And the time after that.

20. Enjoy your body. Odds are you’re more beautiful now than you will be again. Ask your roommate.”

It all comes down to one thing - life is short; enjoy it.

A bunch of 20-year olds. La Crosse Dorms tailgating before a football game.

Welcome, Tuesday!

It’s FRIDAY everyone. I can hardly contain my excitement for this weekend because its the first home Vikings game of the season! That means: Tailgating with all sorts of fun including bloody mary’s, beers, dressed in an assortment of purple and gold and spending quality time with my sister, miniapple.

For those of you that do not know, I have a pretty awesome videographer husband who works for the Vikings so we go all out. He is on the field during games, so I get to bring someone each game with our season tickets. It’s like Christmas for me every single Sunday. Football and Fall have arrived!

Even the kitties are in on the theme:

Pouncecat

Meeko

I love grapefruit. I enjoy the tedious process of eating it, the sometimes bitter taste and the major health benefits.

BUT random paranoia I have been having lately — I feel like I can’t eat the seeds or grapefruits will grow in me. What???? *Weirdo*

This past weekend I attended one of my oldest friends from growing up’s bachelorette party in Madison. It was a day filled with pampering, wine tasting (who doesn’t love drinking wine at 1 pm?!), a few dirty games (penis straws) and good times with amazing girls.

I met Stasha in first grade - she the tomboy, me the girly girl but we hit it off! We graduated together many times to new phases of our lives. From grade school where we had sleepovers and acted out songs, ate TONS of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and watched MTV to high school where we attended ‘punk’ rock concerts at least once a week while still playing sports and crushing on older guys. Then we graduated onto college, both attending Wisconsin schools - Stasha in Madison and me in LaCrosse. We managed to visit each other so often and moved onto playing flip cup and eating late night pizza and now we graduate into adulthood where we will both be married in a month! All of the times hold great memories and I’m so thrilled with how things have turned out. True friendship is a great thing.

I must finish off the post with a quote from Sex & the City:

“And there, in the same city where they met as girls, four New York women entered the next phase of their lives dressed head to toe in love. And that’s the one label that never goes out of style.”

-Carrie Bradshaw