Eat, Drink, and...then pass out

Well, I am off to Orlando for a fun filled weekend with my hunny buns (Bear), his college friend and his girlfriend. We are taking on the Disney's Food and Wine Festival. I can't wait to eat and drink my way around the world and then some. Lets be honest here for just a moment....this little event is what I live for! It was something I missed badly when I was living it up Chicago style.
Yesterday as I was debating what I was going to toss in my carry-on that was fabulous and chic.  While this might be easy for some, it seems cause me a little worry and stress. "What if I dont like what I bring? What if I spill something on it? What if I gain 10lbs overnight and it no longer fits?" These are all crazy little things I think about when it come to packing.  Welcome to the inner workings of my thought, sit down and enjoy the show!
As I was going through everything I own I realized that I have NO shorts. Ok, that's a lie. I have one pair but I don't really like them. So I ran to Banana Republic and grabbed a pair for just under  $50! UGH the ANGER for that price. Oh well...they are super cute with buttons on the side. Very nautical themed and I do love all things nautical. I mean, who doesn't love navy blue, yellow, stripes and so on?!?!  This is my outfit I came up with for Saturday as I walk from county to county sipping and eating my way around the world.  Its a tough life, huh?

I would also like to point out that I get a discount at Loft.....so the top and flip flop were like half the price. The bag is like the one I have that I found at a thrift store but same feel.

LOFT long sleeve t shirt
$37 - loft.com

Milly sailor shorts
$215 - net-a-porter.com

Havaianas flip flop shoes
£20 - bankfashion.co.uk

Old Navy shoulder handbag
$23 - oldnavy.gap.com

Retro super future gold sunglasses
80spurple.com

oh happy day!

"The business of a wise man is to be happy"

Little acts of kindness…

Every week Bear lets me watch my new fav show “new girl”. I giggle and he just lets me. He watches and sometimes laughs but I think he mostly does it because he knows how much I love it. I am always blown away by the little things he does for me and for others. The other weekend we were at Costco and he saw an older lady needing help, without saying a word he walked right over to her and helped this elderly woman put a case of water in her cart. My heart sang! (I still can’t get over how lucky I am to have such a wonderful person to be with) He calls his grandmother often just to chit chat, he helps anyone who may ask or not. I love that he is such a kind person. Too often we get so caught up in what we want or that we are not getting help we over look others who may truly be in need of just a bit attention. While letting your girlfriend watch a TV show she likes, or helping someone in bulk item store be written in the history books, they are written in my heart. That reminds me, I need to call my grandmother today after work!! Maybe he will rub off on me just a little.

Dance party in Chi-town

We all know what I will be doing tonight!
Oh, and he was in Chicago....I miss that place like you wouldnt believe.

Did not want to get out of bed today!

My next few weeks by featuring cotton sleepwear

TopShop cotton sleepwear, $40
Spoke to You Lately Mug, $15
Bleecker Leather Tablet Case, $198

Over the next few weeks this is what you will find me doing, drinking way to much coffee, reading from my kindle and cuddleing up in my pj's. The weather is getting nice here and we even slept with the windows open. I love, love, love the cool crisp air and all the fall flavors.
 I also just downloaded the book The Happiness Project on my kindle (here) but you can also follow her website (here). I cant wait to get into the meat of the book. I have heard great things about it and to be honest who doesnt need a little more happiness in there life.

Running......

Here I go again with the running. I must have some kind of sickness! Here I am at my last race....my worst time ever. I had to cut myself some slack....I had just been in my car accident but 3 days before. I have a half that I want to try and run on Nov 20th in St. Pete. Wish me luck, ladies!!!

This weekend  I will be going to this Food Truck Rally!!! Then maybe get a little sun on my skin by the pool, and I am sure we will toss in some football or baseball if you know who has a say in it all. Sunday I hope to get up early and get a 4 mile run in and then make huevos rancheros for Bear and I. Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy the nice warm weather....we will miss it when its gone!

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend. Mine was filled with family, food and Bear. Now that Labor day as come and gone and it’s time to look forward to the Fall, my birthday and the holidays….the ones with LOTS of candy and food! Oh and shopping for fall/winter clothes. Here are a few pics of my past weekend and a few from my “pic a day goal”.

My lovley little sister and I want to a wine shop to gossip and to spend some time together! It was such a treat to be with her.











Here is my little Marley and me just napping! He is a good little cuddle bug.
















I also was able to spend time with my Little Matty, who filled me in on Star Wars, Super Man and Bat Man. Somehow he was able to combine all three plots and story lines into one. This child it going places!! I am one proud aunt....no sweeter words then being called Aunt Jana! Music to my ears. Monday I was able to spend with Bear and we had such a wonderful time. I am one lucky girl to get to spend time with him. He takes me to brunch (aka My all time fav Meal) and then lets me watch Mad Men for hrs. Yay for a long weekends!