Laguna recap

(the top pic is our view from hotel #2 and the bottom pic is our view from hotel #1)

We are back from Laguna, and I want to go back. The wedding was beautiful and so was the scenery! We ended up having to stay at 2 different hotels since we made these plans such last minute. Both were great and had beautiful views. We had a great time and now it is time to unpack and get back to the real world.

We both had issues with our left eyes on the trip.... Mr. developed a case of pink eye and when I was riding the waves and one smashed me directly into the sand. There are a couple scratches and a black eye is developing. Mr.'s eye was all cleared up in time for the wedding and mine happened right before the ceremony, so there was not enough time for the swelling and such to occur. (Above: This might be our Christmas card pic.... Below: My in laws and us...)

Off to Cali.

Why might I be posting a picture of these 7 high schoolers? Because tomorrow at this time Mr. and I will be on our way to Laguna Beach! (Plus, Season 1 was by far the best. Yes, I have seen every episode of Laguna Beach... before the entire cast changed.) His cousin is getting married on the beach on Sat., so we are only making a fast trip. Wish we could stay for longer, but we do have these things called jobs.

(Our hotel)

Cosmo Boy

This is what happens when you are on a cruise and run out of reading material.

(I think I am going to send this into Cosmo....My brother will be so excited.)

Real Housewives - NYC

My time in NYC was like a 6 degrees of separation for the Real Housewives of NYC...

First, I saw Simon outside his hotel smoking....

Then, I drove by Zarin Fabrics.

And finally, I had a meeting with a gentleman that at one point lived with and dated Ramona!

Letterman!

I might be a guest on Letterman!

I was up in NYC for some meetings last week, but was able to squeeze in some fun at the same time. One of which was attending a taping of the David Letterman show. So, as I am in line for the show, the interns are passing out sheets for people to give them a "Great Story" for a new segment they are starting. I give them a story of something that happened to me freshman year of college, hoping that they think it is as funny as I do. The next day, I get a call from one of the producers wanting me to stop by for a taped screen test.... they loved my story and want to tape me telling my story. I arrive at the Ed Sullivan studios and they take me down to the green room for my taped screen test. All went well and they seemed to love my story!

Tomorrow, I am sending them a picture of the actual event and then I wait and cross my fingers!

(I am not sure if by telling my story and it somehow gets out, they might decide not to have me on the show.... so, once I find out if they want me or not, I will then tell the story)

Also, if I am picked to be a guest on the show... WHAT WILL I WEAR?

Tag!

Hellooooo Gorgeous, I apologize for nexer respondong to the tag a couple weeks ago. I saw it, but was away on business and did not have time to respond, Belle I Am tagged me, so here I go.



What were you doing 10 years ago? I had just turned 16, so I was excited about getting my license.



What are 5 things on your to do list for today?

sleep in... unpack... brunch... the pool.... catching up on blogs.

What snacks do you enjoy?

string cheese, yogurt, 100 calorie packs, home made hummus



What places have you lived?

Dallas, TX

Conway, AR



What 5 things would you do if you were a billionaire?

hire a personal chef, trainer, hair person to give me a daily blowout, travel around the world, then donate a lot to charities in need

Summer Swap!

So, I am incredibly late posting this, but I loved my Summer Swap package! Mom x 2 sent me the best summer goodies.

S - Soaps to keep you smelling good all summer long

U - Use this headband with your cute new haircut!

M - A mirror for reapplying lop gloss (or sunscreen) while out and about!

M - Mail a long-lost friend a note with these monogrammed notecards!

E - Entertain your friends with some fun summer cocktails!

R - Relax in the sun with a glass of iced tea!

She did a great job. Everything was wrapped in my favorite colors (navy, green and white) and we even gave each other some of the same things. Running Just As Fast As I Can, thanks so much for hosting the swap. It was a blast!

Half and Half

Over the past couple weeks the half and half pictures have been all over the place. First came the Barack / Hilary Time Magazine cover. Then, the NBA Finals.

So, here are a couple of my own that I made.

Mambo Taxi

Too many of these things and you better be in the back of a taxi!

Tonight, we are going to Mi Cocina to celebrate my birthday! Technically it is not until Saturday, but I will take all of the birthday celebrations I can get.

Plus, Saturday we are going to be cruising to Cozumel and beyond! I could not think of a better way to spend my birthday. This will be my first cruise.... any advice or things I should know?

A Mambo Taxi: The restaurant's signature drink, Mambo Taxi, mixes frozen margarita with a sprightly dash of sangría. It's the best cool-down drink in town.

Butt's and Bikini's

After days and days of searching, I finally hit the jackpot. Or so I thought. First off, an extremely kind blog friend had found the bikini bottoms that I had been searching for! (Also, how thoughtful of everyone to check their Targets for me.) Then, I was at Target just now during lunch and I found the bottoms I have been searching for. I tried them on…. and well, let’s just say that if I was into crack, these would be just for me.

Now here is my rant. I have an almost nonexistent butt. No hips, no butt. Yet, the XL was too small. That’s right – too small! I don’t have a big butt…. (and I would admit if it did) Since when does an XL equate to crackage on a flat butt? What do people do that actually have extra large behinds? I guess they don’t get their swimsuits at Target.