February 10, 2012

My Birthday In Pictures

Kelsey, Tyler and Ellie at Birthday Dinner

The birthday festivities began around midnight.  Most of my family was over visiting going over some details of something we needed to discuss.  Then, later that night (er ... morning) I got an email from Molly, who sent me a charitable gift card to Kiva, a wonderful organization. I woke up to one of my most favorite breakfasts in the world - a plain, untoasted bagel with cream cheese and strong black coffee - and then my mom stopped by with cupcakes.  Aaron, my youngest sister and I … [Read more...]

How I Structure My Day

Setting the Agenda

When I come into the office, I begin by sitting down with a white pad of narrow-ruled paper (very small lines - smaller than college ruled because that is how I like it), and set out everything I want to achieve that day.  If I knock off the top 5 things, I consider it a success. After reading a fantastic book - one of the best I have EVER read called The Millionaire in the Mirror: How to Find Your Passion and Make a Fortune Doing It--Without Quitting Your Day Job, I realized that everything … [Read more...]

Woah … Tim Gunn from Project Runway Is Full of Righteous Anger

Tim Gunn

Famous fashionisto Tim Gunn (aka papa Gunn) laid down the law tonight on Project Runway.  We thought the denouement was winding down and were ready to flip off the television before it happened.  I'm glad I didn't miss it.  It was executive power. He basically called Gretchen manipulative and said he was aghast at and baffled by her team's behavior in front of the judges.  He then said he was angry that he had to send the loser home because it should have been someone else (read: You … [Read more...]

Spicy Nachos with Jalapenos, Project Runway and Selma Blair

Nachos with Jalapenos and Sour Creme 1

Tonight, Aaron and I had nachos with beef, sour creme, assorted cheeses, and enough jalapenos to make it burn as we watched the season premier of Project Runway. (Seems weird to say "tonight" because the sun was still up and it was light outside; gotta love summer.) The only thing that was more spicy than the food?  Selma Blair.  She didn't like one designer's work and remarked it looked like something you'd see at a weird sort of store in the mall with a name like "Dazzles!".  We were … [Read more...]