Lofty

I was flipping through the usual Architectural Digest and saw a picture of a beautiful loft and became super jealous of whoever lives there pretty much instantly haha.  First of all, I shouldn't be jealous because my house is kind of like a little loft as it is right now.  But it is amazing how someone can take one big open room and turn it into a home.  I'm starting to think maybe thats what I want for my place someday!  Maybe not forever but it'd be awesome to have a loft in my twenties where I could just turn the big empty space into my very own cozy loft.  I can see it now... Dark wood floors, big bright beautiful windows, long white curtains, big soft couches, candles, movies and books on the shelves, art on the walls, so many options!! hehe anyways in case you can't picture what I'm talking about here's a few examples :)

Everyone cross your fingers I'll be able to have a space like the one I dream of someday and I promise I'll throw lots of parties and you'll all be invited hehe

Infinite X's and O's, 

Dee 

My 10 Favorite Movie Quotes

You all know I'm a huge movie buff.  I love how they take you away to new places, make you laugh, make you cry; but most of all, I love how they say so simply the things that we sometimes can't figure out how to say in real life.  Here are a few of my favorite and classic movie lines.  Hopefully they'll bring a laugh, a tear, or a special thought to you. <3 

 Infinite X's and O's, 

Dee

"I feel like I just found out my favorite love song was written about a sandwich."

- 27 Dresses

"Hello.  My name is Inigo Montoya.  You killed my father.  Prepare to die."

-The Princess Bride

"I think I'd miss you even if we never met."

-The Wedding Date

"I love you a lot, with all of my soul.  Without you I'm nothing, a butterless roll."

-Mr. Deeds

"Honestly, if you're not willing to sound stupid you don't deserve to be in love"

-A Lot Like Love

Noah: "Thats what we do. We fight.  You tell me when I'm being an arrogant son of a bitch and I tell you when you're being a pain in the ass, which you are 99% of the time.  I'm not afraid of hurting your feelings.  You have a 2 second rebound rate and then you're back to the next pain in the ass thing. 

Allie: "So what?"

Noah: "So its not going to be easy.  Its going to be really hard and we're going to have to work at it everyday.  But I want to do that because I want you.  All of you, forever, you and me, every day."

- The Notebook

"All i'm saying is that somewhere out there is the man you're supposed to marry.  And if you don't get him first somebody else will, and you'll have to spend the rest of your life knowing that somebody else is married to your husband"

-When Harry Met Sally 

"Sometimes what you're looking for is right where you left it" 

-Sweet Home Alabama 

"I guarantee there will be tough times.  I guarantee that sooner or later, one or both of us is gonna want to get out of this thing.  But I also guarantee that if I don't ask you to be mine, I'll regret it for the rest of my life, because I know, in my heart, you're the only one for me."

-Runaway Bride

"I didn't come back to tell you that I can't live without you. 

I can live without you. 

I just don't want to."

-Rumor Has It

This One's For the Ladies ;)

Hey there beautiful girls!  This post is a special edition post because I will not often be commenting on my love life or anyone's love life for that matter but, oddly enough, many of you are having issues in this department right now and I think we need to stop and reevaluate. haha  Right now, either you're confused on your relationship status, heartbroken, angry and/or bitter, or all of the above.  If you're all of the above its normal and you're not a crazy bitch like he says. You're just disappointed because what makes perfect sense to you is the most mind-boggling concept on earth to him lol.  You know that Tim Mcgraw song that says "You're more than a lover, there could never be another to make me feel the way you do. We just get closer I fall in love all over every time i look at you.  I don't know where I'd be without you here with me, life with you makes perfect sense..."  This, to us, is BRILLIANT! We're like "how does he know!?" It makes perfect sense to us that when you find someone who makes you feel like no one else can you just don't let them go because how you could you ever be happier than you are with him?  Let me tell you what a guy thinks when he listens to these words.  It goes something like: NEVER ANOTHER?! ONE PERSON FOREVER?! I GOTTA GET OUT OF HERE. IM NOT READY FOR THIS! hahaha 

    Now, this is no one's fault. You haven't done anything wrong. You didn't ask for a proposal, you didn't ask for the fairytale.  When I was little I don't recall seeing Prince Erik fart on Ariel or seeing the Beast make a crude joke in the presence of Belle in her beautiful golden ball gown. Contrary to popular male belief, we know our guys aren't perfect and we don't expect them to be, but we know they're perfect enough for us. We see the best in them and work with whats leftover haha.  However, from day 1, we see the gowns, the dance at the ball, the prince searching all over the land until he finds his princess, and he whisks her off her feet  and they live happily ever after.  We know this is unrealistic.  But theres still that teeny little hope that we could at least have the happily ever after eventually.  And don't get me wrong.  I think its more than possible to be happy with one person forever.  However, there is at the very least, one thing we surely do not have in common with our favorite Disney ladies:  We don't prance around forests in cute little dresses singing about how our life can finally get started when we meet the prince.  [And if you're doing that, stop it! You're making us look bad! ;) ] Our life is happening right now and when the "prince" makes his grand entrance, it will be his privilege to be a part of it and the fairytale will happen on its own.  

So this is my challenge for you.  Be the best version of yourself for YOU.  Do what makes YOU feel good.  We are nurturers.  We love to love.  It makes us feel good to take care of other people.  But sometimes we forget to take care of ourselves.  So I think we should begin an adventure now.  Go on a run, start a blog, read a new book, go out dancing.  Do whatever you want because someday, when you look back at today, you'll smile and say "damn, i was a tough sexy babe" rather than "dear god I was pathetic" haha.  And let me remind you, just because there isn't a prince charming telling you everyday that you are beautiful, doesn't mean you aren't.  You ladies are stunning.  You're the ones who make me proud to be a lady. So "keep calm and sparkle" because you deserve it. <3 

Infinite X's and O's, 

Dee

FALL FALL FALL FALL FALL!

Its fiiinnalllyyy starting to feel like fall! All the leaves are turning red and yellow and theres a chilly breeze outside.  This is my favorite time of year!  Not only because of the time off from school and work and all the special memories being made with family, but also because its time for fall clothes!! I'm breaking out the sweaters, scarves, and boots!  Getting to wear cozy outfits everyday and drink warm coffee no matter what time it is is the best!  So many cute winter trends out right now too. These are my favorite looks that I intend to mimic every day over the holidays = ]

AAAHHHHHHH! LOVE! hehe Its the best time of the year! So blessed to get to spend it with all of you <3 

Infinite X's and O's,

 Dee

Art In Unlikely Places

One of the things I miss about living in the Los Angeles area is seeing so many unexpected things.  Although I couldn't stand the traffic and the weirdos who talk to themselves all day (haha), it was thrilling seeing something out of the ordinary every day, whether on my way to class, out to dinner in Santa Monica with a friend, or walking down the Venice boardwalk. Mostly I miss the art in unlikely places.  In case you haven't seen or noticed this kind of art, its I think one of the most fascinating kinds.  Hope you think so to... 

Long day today, hope yours was a happy one! I'll have more energy and more to say and share tomorrow! 

 Infinite X's and O's, 

Dee

Hugs

Today I got a really good hug.  And I thought about how much I love hugs.  I know it sounds silly but honestly one hug can turn my whole day around.  I thought about the kind of hugs I like best.  Usually they look like the one in this picture. I dont like when my arms go under theirs. I like my arms on top and to be squeezed and if they feel it necessary, I like to be picked up just so my feet come off the ground just a little.  My mom gives the best hugs.  Her cheeks are so cozy soft on mine when she squeezes me.  My niece is also a great hug giver. Her new favorite thing is to wrap around me like a little monkey and kiss my nose haha.  Anyways, I've had some good hugs. And some bad ones. Yes, it qualifies as a bad hug when you either only use one arm, use both arms but you're body is like a limp noodle, or you keep your body like a foot away from them while you hug them.  Its hard for me to understand how some are bad at hugging but maybe they just never got any practice!  So, for those of you who enjoy hugs, watch this video. My mom sent it to me in an email about a year ago and I tracked it down and it brought a big smile to my face. Hopefully it will to yours too. 

Infinite X's and O's, 

      Dee

Inspiration

I've been needing some inspiration lately.  This helped. Going to work out for 520395802395789475 hours now! lol Call if you want to join me.

My Wish List!

Ok I know its not even Thanksgiving yet but I know my family and friends and they start buying stuff early and I want to save everyone the trouble of going out and buying a bunch of stuff I'll probably just return and buy other things with.  And keep in mind : Quality > Quantity, people! Oh and please send me your wish list too because I don't want to get you one thing if theres something else u want! haha

ok. Item #1 : WATCH! A few Christmases ago my mom bought me a Michael Kors watch that I loove but I wore it to death and its super heavy and it says its 6:30 at every moment of the day and its all worn and gross. Soooo... time for a new one! and i want this one hehe

Item #2 : Perfume ! I have been smelling the same way every day for too long so I'd like a new fragrance haha

#3.  DECOR!  I know I'm like a boring old lady but I just looooove decorating my space and I never feel finished, like theres always one more thing I want to add haha So I think I would like this cute rug so my toesies aren't so cold on the hard wood floors in there! This one is from Urban Outfitters! Sooo cute

Those are the only things I really want. Even just one of them :) Other than that, gift cards are always nice!  

Send me your wishlists!! 

Infinite X's and O's, 

         Dee

I Need A Hero

I am crazy about this cover of the old Bonnie Tyler song "I Need A Hero".  Its so beautiful! 

"Holding Out for A Hero" by Ella Mae Bowen

Good Morning, My Loves!

It is soooooo damn early and if any of you know me at all you know that I am generally NOT  a happy camper in the morning. haha This is a long-running problem.  Even during nap time in preschool the kids would have to attack me with pillows and tickles to wake me up.  19 years later, I've accepted that I'll probably never be a morning person lol.  But anyways, I must make an exception on this pretty Sunday morning.  Its going to be a faaabulous day!  First I'm going to a work meeting, not so fabulous but its okay because I love the weather outside and all the leaves are starting to change color. Oh! And I get to wear my trench coat because its chilly and rainy and we never get this kind of weather here! hehe Ok so thennn I have work. And thennn I'm gonna come home, put on my sweats and video chat with my cousin whose face I haven't seen in foreevveerrr and we shall discuss our plans for raging over Thanksgiving break. Woo! And thennnn my girlfraaaands Alexa, Elysse and I are going to a hair show and dance all night.  You know what would make this morning even better???  A peppermint mocha from Starbucks! I'm off! Have a wonderful day friends!
                       Infinite X's and O's,
                                                    Dee

Everybody Cut Footloose!

Ok, so tonight I had a wonderful ladies night! The girs and I decided to go see the Footloose remake and OMG it was incredible!  Maybe I'm gushing too much over it but I don't care because, these days, its rare that I leave a movie with such confidence that buying my movie ticket was money well spent!  First of all, I loved that the fact it was a remake didn't automatically mean it was going to be crappy.  Second, Ren Mccormack, played by Kenny Wormald, was incredible.  Everything from his walk to his Boston accent to his moves were amazing start to finish and ten times more sexy than Kevin Bacon.  I'm sorry but Kevin Bacon was never hott. Ever. haha Next, the soundtrack was sooooooooo great I wanted to dance through the whole movie and Julianne Hough's costumes (her red cowgirl boots, denim vest, big belts, etc. ) were to die for.  I hiiiighllyy recommend to all of you reading this to go see this movie.  Oh, and guys, if you're reading this.  We all want a Ren Mccormack.   ; )    

Infinite X's and O's, 

              Dee

A Much Needed Break

Sooooo this has been the busiest most stressful semester of my life by far!  I have either work or class every day, sometimes both.  Shifts are usually about 8 hours, in the middle of the day.  I have presentations, research papers, job interviews, and college applications piling up and the deadlines keep getting closer and closer and I've been wishing constantly that I could get just one whole day off to catch up and relax.... TODAY IS THE DAY!!!  I woke up early, got all dressed for work, pulled my favorite leather jacket out of the closet I haven't been able to wear since last winter because, until today, it hasn't been cold enough, got my coffee, went to work, and found out our schedules got mixed up and they didn't need me today! yayy! So now my plan for the day is get cozy in my yoga pants and big sweater, put on my reading glasses, sit in my big cozy bed, work on apps and homework, and relaxxxx allllll daayyyyyy. Todays going to be a good day. hehe 

Infinite X's and O's, 

             Dee

~ Things I Love ~

Sometimes it feels like just when you're the happiest you could be, SOMETHING goes wrong. lol And then "when it rains, it pours" if you will.  Whether you stub your toe, get a parking ticket, get dumped, or spill spaghetti sauce on your favorite top, sometimes its easy to feel like everything is going wrong.  But thats when I think we need to start thinking of all the things going right; all the things we love that can put smiles back on our faces.  Therefore, I'm making a list of some things that make me happy so when I'm having a crappy day I can remind myself that theres always something that can lift my spirits.  

The List

1.  Flowers

2. Bubble baths 

3. Long drives

4. Babies! 

5. Art in unlikely places 

6. Champagne 

7. Rain!! 

8. Kisses : )

9. Laughter 

10. Romantic Comedies 

Make your own list! We all have those days where we need a little pick-me-up!  

It'll help you remember that even when you feel defeated, some things will always make you smile 

Infinite X's and O's, 

           Dee