To My Fly People and My Birthday Girl

Wednesday, 3 July 2013

Dear Airlines,

Hey fly people, how you doing? Good? Good. GREAT! You want to know how I'm doing? Not so great. You want to know why? It's my bestie's birthday today and because of you I'm not gearing up to fly to upstate New York to be with her on her day and go get smashed on a party bus and a winery with her. Doesn't that sound like a freaking blast? Yeah, I wouldn't know because I wont be be present.

She's turning 24 today, you know. I'm supposed to be there, that's what besties do, but I can't because your charming $425 price tag for a flight, that isn't even straight through, is just out of control. You know that's before taxes and all of your adorable extra fees too, right? So cute, really.

I expect you to, at the very least, send Erin a nice wine and cheese basket as an apology. It'd also be nice if you threw in a first-class ticket for her to come here to me on my birthday, which is in a month, as well because I'm sure you're going to try and screw up that up too.

I hope you choke on a stale bag of pretzels and your bag gets lost on your next layover.

XOXO,
Whit

Erin/Bestie/Twin Sister/Partner in Crime,

I love you more than all of the Miller Lite, Fireball, Chardonnay, and Bagel Bites in the universe. I hope you have the bestest 24th birthday in all of the 24th birthdays, even if I'm not there.

Ok, who am I kidding? It wont be the bestest because I wont be there. We both know this, but it's ok because I wrote a mean letter to the devilish airlines that wouldn't let us be together today and I'm pretty sure it's going to hit real deep.

Either way, I hope you eat as many cans of BBQ Pringles that you can fit in that little bird stomach of yours and not one little ounce of bread all day... though you may want to consider a little to soak up all of that wine I'm expecting you to guzzle down.

Also, you're going to have to step your game up and drink extra for me, it'll make my heart happy. You know I'll be tipping a few back in your honor... and maybe I did a little bit of that already last night.


HAPPY FREAKING BIRTHDAY!!

Love,
Whit

PS. Don't leave your wallet anywhere, I wont be able to go retrieve it for you this time.

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10 Reasons I Probably Shouldn't Have Any Friends

Tuesday, 2 July 2013

If we're being honest here, there are some days where I really wonder how the hell I manage to have the amazing friends I do. I mean, I'm a straight pain in the ass 98% of the time, just ask my parents. Even they'll agree to that one.

Today I figured I'd share ten reasons why I probably shouldn't have any friends.

1. I'm loud. Very loud. 
Pretty much my entire life I've always had someone telling me to "shhh" or "quiet down". For some reason most of the people in my life have come to terms with this and embrace my lack of an off switch. Lord knows why or how I've managed to find people who can put up with such a trait but, hey, let's just go with it.

2. I over think everything.
It's true and it's borderline ridiculous. Typically this act of over thinking means I run to my friends and weigh all possible sides of whatever scenario it is I'm getting anxiety over. Even I get annoyed by this character trait, lord knows how the people I talk to on a daily basis put up with it.

3. I don't embarrass easily.
Which means I do/say things when I'm out that probably embarrass the people I'm around to some extent. I don't really mean to, or maybe I do. Really, I just don't actually think through many of my actions before I do them and sometimes they end up being slightly embarrassing for those in the close vicinity to me. What can I say? I make some stupid decisions sometimes. My bad, guys.

4. I'm clumsy.
I know what you're all thinking. Why would this be a reason why you shouldn't have friends? Well, when you are known for taking your buds down with you, things tend to get a little judgey. Not that I've taken anyone down in the bushes with me or anything... oh, wait...

5. I'm a repeat offender. 
I can't tell you how many times my bestie Courtni has had to put up with watching the same 5 movies over and over and over again. It's just what I do. If I like a movie, I never get sick of it and I'll usually pick watching it over something I haven't seen. I'm almost positive this is annoying and definitely positive no one should ever want to watch movies with me.

6. I can't sit still.
It's true, I get bored very easily and always need to be doing something. Whether it's just playing a stupid game or actually getting up and going out, I can't sit still. It's just not in my blood. Or maybe it's ADD. Friends, you can decide that one.

7. I like to party.
This one may come as a shocker to all of you, but it's true and my friends have to be the type who can keep up because no one likes taking shots of Fireball alone. Sometimes the people around me don't want another round but guess what? Like Nike says, JUST DO IT! Dammit.

8. I'm needy.
If I text you and you don't text me back, I'll get offended and assume you hate me. Ok, maybe it's not really all that dramatic but really, text a sister back. Obviously I had an important question for you. Or something.

9. I talk a lot.
A lot, a lot. Especially if you get some wine flowing through my bloodstream. I could talk most grandma's into the ground. Get me going on a topic I enjoy and you're never going to shut me up. Like I said in number 1, I'm just not very good at being quiet. Happens to the best of us.

10. I don't really have a 10.
But I'm sure there's way more reasons why I shouldn't have friends. Either way, I'm lucky I do and I'm even more lucky they put up with all of these delightful traits about me.

And now here's a reason, maybe, why I should have some friends...
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I don't wanna be a crocodile no more.

Monday, 1 July 2013

I'm pretty sure it's safe to say that I have ridiculously sensitive and pissy skin. If I'm not dealing with some type of irritation, I'm dealing with dry skin which typically means irritation is next up on the agenda.

For me it's really important to keep my skin super moisturized because without lotion I'm just a hair shy of turning into a beige crocodile and, let's be honest, there is absolutely nothing attractive about that. Well, I guess unless you're a male crocodile, then maybe you'd be into that. Unfortunately, I've yet to attract any sort of reptile so I just don't think not moisturizing is really much of an option for me.

When I was given the opportunity to partner with Vaseline® Spray & Go Moisturizer (specifically the Total Moisture® variant) to test out one of their new spray lotions I jumped at it because, really, I can be pretty lazy most of the time. Especially after I get out of the shower... I can't be the only one who thinks showering is a burden. Or maybe I am?

Note: This moisturizer did not cause my hair to blow dramatically in the wind, which was slightly depressing.

Back to the subject at hand. Vaseline Spray & Go Moisturizer is an incredible product. It reminds me a lot of the at-home spray tans I use (when I'm trying to look like a cast member of Jersey Shore), mostly because of how convenient and fast it is to apply. It's actually slightly mind blowing that it isn't sticky or greasy because it feels a little like I'm trying to moisturize with some cooking spray. Luckily, it's just really great lotion in a spray bottle!

I give this product a big ol' two thumbs up and I want to try Vaseline Spray & Go Moisturizer Cocoa Radiant™ next. You know, because everyone loves a girl who smells like a chocolate milkshake (my milkshake brings all the boys to the yard... anyone? Bueller?). If you want to learn more you can check out their handy Facebook page and get your learn on!


Anywhoodles, that's my take on the new Vaseline Spray & Go Moisturizer Total Moisture and why I think you should go try it out. Just make sure you don't spray it on your tile bathroom floor, you might thoroughly injure your roommate. Or yourself. Not that I know from experience or anything. Nope.

My advice is to also use Vaseline’s signature application technique called the “Up, Switch, Down, Rub.” Spray up one side of your body, switch hands, spray down the other side of your body and then rub in.

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Today Was A Fairytale

Sunday, 30 June 2013

Hi friends!! Today I'm introducing you to Kelly from Today Was A Fairytale!
She's adorable and so sweet. Enjoy!

1. What made you start a blog?

I started my blog back in November of 2008 after I moved 9 hours away from my family to be with my hubby {then boyfriend}. I wanted a way for them to stay up to date with all the stuff going on in my life. That being said, I didn’t really start getting into posting on a regular basis until June of 2011 after I got engaged. Since then it has become a way for me to vent, share stories and document our lives as newlyweds. I have met some amazing people through my blog and built friendships with people all over the US. People that I wouldn’t have met any other way.

2. If you could be one food, any food, what would you be? 

I’m going to have to say chocolate because it’s sweet and always seems to make things better.

3. What is your all time, number 1, favorite song in the world? 

“I Was Here” by Lady Antebellum {here’s the video http://youtu.be/4XZ12nrz47U}

4. If you could pick up and move anywhere, where would you go? 

Right now I’m super home sick so I’m going to say back to Idaho with my family {taking my husband with me of course}. If I wasn’t so home sick, I would probably say Italy.

5. Do people in your "real life" know about your blog? If yes, what do they say about it? If no, what scares you about telling them? 

A few of my close friends and family know about my blog, but don’t read it and haven’t really said much to me about it if they have read it and that’s ok with me. It’s not that I’m scared for them to read it, it’s not like I post bad things about them, I just like having something for myself.



Go check out Kelly and say hello!

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Superbook on ABC Family

Friday, 28 June 2013

I was recently asked if I would like to receive DVDs of episodes from the Superbook Summer Series to review.

I hadn't heard of Superbook before, but was intrigued by the description and went to the website to check it out further.

This series is based on CBN's classic cartoon with the new series featuring Bible stories brought to life using state-of-the-art animation. This is an award-winning series that engages children and teaches them about the truths in God's word.

Superbook airs on ABC Family from July 1-5 at 9:30am ET.

We are making our way through the DVDs, but so far my children are really enjoying them! Full review coming soon.

 

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