Lessons

For the last three days I was learning a lesson on patience and compassion, and understanding and maybe some other wisdom too.
Our A/C unit broke... and I almost killed my hubby somewhere in there too. The story goes like this.
You may laugh at how almost silly it sounds. 
It got really hot outside and not just any hot - it was MUGGY. Impossible to breath and sleep muggy. So we decided to bring air conditioner down from the attic. Hubby asked me to clear out the way for him because that sucker is heavy and poor thing won't let me help him. So, I got chairs outta the way but forgot to push the rug aside and it's one of those flimsy rugs, that slide every time you walk. Of course, as he was carrying the unit, he tripped on the rug, almost fell, and dropped the A/C. I almost had a heart attack but what's worse? It wouldn't turn on. It WAS HOT! 95F! So to ensure we will will live, we went to Walmart and got a fan. Thank God we were able to get some sleep that night but it was still very hot and humid in the house. Then hubby called a store that sells parts for stuff and they couldn't even find the model number for our A/C and I was so frustrated and mad at myself. Honestly, I said a silent prayer to God to give patience. Two days passed. Hubby decided to plug the sucker in... and it worked! We were relieved and surprised but most of all thankful for the luxury of having the air conditioning in the house. We ARE spoiled!

A lot of times God has to teach us lessons over and over, because we don't pass the exit exam for the class. Or we act like little spoiled toddlers that act out with the first thing that doesn't go their way. I don't know about you, but I feel like I just took the patience test. I don't know if I passed.

Date Day

top: Talbots, shorts: The Limited, belt: Thrifted, shoes: TJMaxx,, bag: Kate Spade New York

Yesterday we had a date day. Yes, you read that right. A full day  devoted only to us two - no distractions, nothing we 'have to do', just enjoying each other. We had so much fun. You can love someone, but not like them and after a while don't even want to be around them. After 5 years of being together, we do everything together. Of course, we have our own individual things we do but we have so much fun together that it's just ridiculous. We have too much fun... and I'd like it to keep it that way :)

P.S. Hubby went to see What to Expect When You Are Expecting with me. It was cute:)
P.P.S. All the humidity was giving me almost an afro.

Life Goes On

Shirt: GAP, Skirt: J.Crew, Shoes: ALDO, Belt: Target, Bag: Kate Spade New York

There is an old Jewish folk tale that goes like this. King Solomon wanted test his friend and gave him a riddle. He said: "By the end of this month, at the celebration of Yum Kippur you need to bring me a gift. And not any gift. I want a ring. Whenever a happy person will look at it, he will be saddened. Same also, when a sad person will look at it, he will get happier." King Solomon's friend looked everywhere and couldn't find anything like that. He went to a blacksmith and told him his dilemma. The blacksmith took a simple ring and inscribed something on it. When the friend looked at it, that's what he read - This Too Shall Pass.
Moral of the story? Life is full of ups and downs and no matter what state you are in right now, no matter how good or horrible life is at this moment, it will pass.

Things We're Afraid to Tell You

top:Banana Republic, skirt: H&M, belt: Target, sandals and bag: Steve Madden (via TJMaxx)

Is the reality in blogs real?
Do blogs look too much like the runway?
Or we are taking the whole personal thing too far with TMI?
We (all the fashion/lyfestyle bloggers) don't want to show off our fat cavess, yet we want it to be real and within reach. Sometimes we are afraid to tell you that our lives are just like everyone else - with everyday messes and joys. So why make it look so picture perfect? Because no matter how much down-to-earth we are, and no matter how much belly fat we have, we still want to look good, almost perfect. We don't tell you that we Photoshop pictures to improve lighting and colors, and the moment our hair is done we take the picture, or that the heels we are wearing in picture are getting swapped with flats the minute pictures are over. So let's be real. No one looks like a picture one hundred percent of the time. We do too have bad hair days and our thighs too look fat.

Bright Idea

Top: Banana Republic
Skirt: Loft
Belt: Target
Necklace: The Limited
Bag: Coach
Flats: J.Crew

For me today is Friday! School is not in session tomorrow, so I have a long weekend (til Wednesday). I have a few things in mind that I need to accomplish. First of all, finish my color blocking DIY sandals! I'm excited about that project because it's turning out mighty fine. Next will be napkin holders for wedding party and lastly hemming my jeans capris. And, of course, soaking up some sun in my mom's backyard! What are you planning on doing this weekend?

Awkward:
- eating lunch and trying to read a book, while someone is trying to talk to ya... Can't you see, person, that I have my head down and not making eye contact? That's because I don't want to make small talk... Person is still trying to talk...
- having awful muscle cramps after I started running... need to get through this stage
- running through thrift store to snatch an item I'm eyeing from afar... 'what's wrong with that girl' looks are being given out
- while looking through Clearance rack in Walmart conversation goes like this: "do you know if they carry this in XL?", looking at lady puzzled, 'no I don't", back at me "would you mind checking?".... "ummmmm, I don't work here", "really?" and walks away...

Stupendous:
- getting my designer bag - feel so fashionable and high class
- spending time with mom playing tennis, going to be fun!
- pushing myself to exercise more pays off - I actually have more energy
- working on decorating/organizing two weddings - love it!
- passing on some of my married woman wisdom, sharing my experience to a young bride... I love being the motherly type! :)
-  planning my long-awaited trip to Europe (don't like packing though)