Dew Tour 2011

Skater friends.  Did you know the Dew Tour is in town this 2011 summer in OCM?  {July 24-28} Radical.

Anyone in?

USA // WWC // 2011

yep i still watch One Tree Hill...and i totally dig Kate Voegele.  Her new album is pretty legit.

I'm watching the USA Women's national soccer team play Japan.  They are dominating.  They just scored. I did not realize that USA has not won a Women's World Cup since 1999.  Remember Brandi, Mia, Julie and company?  Mind blowing that it's been so long, because they still seem so dominant.  I'll admit, i've been kinda out of the loop, but very excited to watch them this summer.

Abby, please make it happen this summer, you beast.

(fyi - usa wins 2-0) and btw, the new unis are eh.  just sayn.

andres escobar

Playlist {5.13.11}

BOO!  it's Friday, the 13th.  ooo. (not)

ok, its coming down to the last horrah with trying to find an outfit for my bro's wedding.  ahh!!  the current dress selection in my closet is about 1/100th of this girl's.  Uhoh.

Thank goodness for the weekend approaching.  Any big plans?  nah. not so much for me either.

Playlist time:

1.  Homeboy - Eric Church | country boy sing'n about a homeboy (aka ghetto thug)

2.  Good Life - OneRepublic |  this was totally on The Biggest Loser makeover episode

3.  Honey Bee - Blake Shelton |  in honor of and marrying Miranda this weekend.  super cute.

4.  She Likes to Ride in Trucks - Colt Ford (feat. Craig Morgan) | she likes to ride in trucks. enough said.

5.  Unchartered - Sara Barellis |  this music vid is $$

6.  Written in the Stars - Tinie Tempeh (feat. Eric Turner) | compilation

7.  Arms - Christina Perri |  CP is sweet.  her free single, Bluebird from iTunes is just as sweet.
8.  One and Only - Adele | she's blow'n up the charts.  voice is like butta
9.  When It's Good - Mark Broussard (feat. Leann Rimes) | love this jazzy tune and love a good duet

we'll keep it at 9.  hm. Ok - as you can tell, i'm kinda into this soft-y sweet chill kinda music right now.

i want.

I heard May is bike month

The month of may is apparently bike month.  don't you wish you could just cruise into work like this? 

on the other hand i guess my back would start to hurt and prolly my butt.  those 15 hr days staring at a computer screen would totally suck.  anyways, i don't think that its possible to bike to work...just a little too far and i'm a little bit too much of a novice to be traveling on slightly busier routes for a cruiser. 

Dilemma ::  when to cancel cable (Xfinity=comcast=$110/mo)...

1.  The Biggest Loser is down to the final 4!

oh bob.

2.  American Idol - same.

3.  my DVR is sooo backed up.

4.  ManU v. Barce is on 5.28.11

also, i got netflix and its just way way fickle.  like it takes forever just to retrieve...and fails around 65% of the time.  that sucks.

whoah.  awesome growing plant ring.

yesterday, i did nothing...like nothing.  i didn't feel too well when i got home and so i skipped the workout.  then i laid on the couch for several hours browsing on my computer.  until i fell asleep.  awesome wasted day.

thursday

Hello. or as some of my friends write, hallo. or hiya.

Thursdays are usually good days.  the day before friday and the day i get to play some soccer.  nothing too special, but usually they are good days.

:: here's what i'm feelin' ::

lovemondotrasho

i want a cast iron dutch oven.

so i can make some of this no-knead bread.

it's baseball season! and the snapback is back in syle. 

Scotty.

last night i legit lol'd at fantasy factory ep.1 of season 4 on my dvr.  yep the one where dyrdek gets pummeled by a real tiger.  + BB & JB on FF = $$!

last night, i did a lil p90x.  slightly sore, but like i said, i only did a lil and not the whole workout.  for some reason, the dvd gets stuck around 5/8ths of the way through.  fail.

planning a sweet trip to NYC.  well. not soon. in July.  but hotels and bus tix are booked.

i would really like to get a pair of beats by dr dre.  they are sick.

kinda like this

my newest song of choice is from Colt Ford's Every Chance I Get new album.

How 'bout Country Thang feat. Eric Church?!  country rap.  i love it.

happy thurs. and cinco de mayo. i just realized...does this mean may 5th in another language? i've never celebrated it.

i hate dress shopping

Thank God today is Thursday.  one more lovely work day (and of course the rest of today) till the weekend (Phillies, Flyers, and Glide).  hum.  and tonight i get to play some soccer with the best.  mws - deuh -  they are the bomb.com.  i'm ready to get dominated.

Look how pretty this full body pink spandex number is!  beastly.

the weather has been crappy the last few days with crazy rain and tornado watches.  obvio not as fierce as the ones that ripped through AL or MS, but it's still gloomy out.  waaah.

Are you going to watch the Royal Wedding?  hm.  i prolly won't, but i guess it depends on if i remember to dvr it tonight.  i think i already forgot.

Last night I went dress shopping.  remember, i need a dress for my brother's wedding and 2 others.  boo.  i.hate.dress.shopping.

big surprise - i didn't find anything.  all of the dresses this season are frilly and flowery or white.  and tight and short and high waisted.  ew.  i give up.

i bought a Nike hoody instead.

how great Thou art

Carrie Underwood is amazing.

working

i am working right now.  really.  thinking = working.  so that's what i am doing.

i wish i could work outside.  it's gorgeous out!  spring weather is finally here and summer - dude, i cannot wait.  beach and scorching sun rays. and driving with the wind in my face.

Easter weekend was great -- 

// family and this cutie.

// 3 philly wins on sunday, most importantly game 6 for these guys:

i seriously forgot how sore you get at the start of P90X.  like super sore right now.  i'm gonna have trouble tonight washing my hair.  maybe i just won't and be sweaty.  i am doing a mix of workouts right now with Insanity and P90X.  both are difficult.  both are easy.  both are extreme.  i must be extreme.

Love Dealer

JT come back!

TGIGF

Thank God it's Good Friday...especially this Good Friday.  Tomorrow's GF is particularly special - it falls after April 15th and therefore, my firm is c.l.o.s.e.d.  rejoice.  did you realize that this only happens once every 7 years?...But really, they are all special.  Truly GF is more than just getting off from work 1/7 yrs.  Rather it is the day our Lord was crucified for you and I.  The day in which Jesus died for the sins of the world.  The day that He became sin for us.  "But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities.  Upon Him was the chastisement that brought us peace and with His stripes we are healed."  (Isaiah 53:5)  It is very hard to fully grasp (and even beyond comprehension) the love that God has for us, the grace that He shows us everyday and the blessings He has given to me personally, despite failure every day.  Friends, He died and was buried, but thank God, we serve a risen Savior!  May we reflect on His sacrifice, burial and resurrection, and the salvation He offers this long weekend.  Happy Easter!

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Post continued...i wrote out tomorrow's to do list:

i'm hoping to be productive on my day off.  def more than i've done all week - i mean, i can count the things i've actually done this week on my fist.  nil.  i need some inspiration for outdoor activities and alternative fitness (to running) and am thinking Outside Mag.  anyone get this?  i want.

Also, i just got called up to the big leagues.  more to come on that next week, so stay tuned...but totally stoked.

LC

Remember The Hills? 

I'll admit it, i miss LC.  dude, but i think they are all trying a little too hard.  like seriously. 

first, there's audrina - did you know she has her own show now on VH1?  And Lo...Whitney, well we kinda already knew about her clothing line (i.e. The City)  but she also has a book and is hosting this show.  Yikes!

...but LC is way cooler

and she just launched her new beauty website and line, Paper Crown.  She stays classy - I'm sure more good is to come.

haha

Brunch

Don't you love brunch?  i do.  in particular i'm a huge omelette fan.  I was reading my new issue of House Beautiful (yeah - for some reason i still get it) and i saw a feature for Clinton St. Baking Co.'s (semi) new cookbook. 

i ate here one random day last year.  it was so good - but we did wait for a table for around an hour.  and i remember that their buscuits and jam tasted so good on my lips.

I wanna omelette and pancakes...and buscuits.  and french toast and coffee and orange juice.  and ohhh, eggs sunny side up and waffles with berries or maybe just some homemade syrup.  those breakfast sandwiches are also good with bacon or ham.

who's in.  i want brunch.

My Phillies are off to a great start to the season.

The Flyers are up 2-1 in the playoffs.

and the Sixers...well, they made the playoffs.  They will lose.

Also, yesterday was the Boston Marathon.  I wish i could've watched it live.  my friend-this is the elite of the elite of running speciments.  The male winner time was 2:03:59, the unofficial record.  foul.nast.sick.ew.  he couldve run 2 full marathons in the time it took me to jog 26.2. 

oh but wait, he is Kenyan.

Alumni weekend and new at Glide Surf Shop

I am excited.(!!).

Tomorrow is the annual MWS alumni game.  legit.  we get to play the best team in the country!  ok, that's the least of my excitement.  i'm even more excited to see all of my former teammates and other alumni coming back to support the program, team and game.  This program is so special.  "One in Heart and Mind".  it's been awhile since i've blogged much about my team, but they are in the offseason (and training hard).  i am motivated every time i think about the efforts that i used to give every spring season.  wish i was young and well again, but i had my chance.  now, a new chance for new players and a new team.  that is equally exciting!

Today is beautiful! (as was yesterday).  unfortunately, tomorrow's weather is suppose to blow.  like rain and wind and coldness here in the mid-atlantic.  boooo.  the game will most likely be played on the turf field.  booo again.  Actually, i think playing on turf will give our alumni team a chance.  first of all, the field is much much shorter and smaller.  Second, who plays well on turf anyways?  this might set the current team a little off their game.  Lastly, the surface does not lie.  i can get a good bounce on that volley to score a sweet goal. 

I need a dress for my brother's wedding.  Ugh.  I hate dress shopping.  maybe i'll just wear sweatpants with a jogging blazer??  why?  is it bc it is made for jogging?  yeah, that would look amazing with a pair of short shorts coupled with a sports bra.  and my new Nike Free's.

Yo - but check out these sweet original shirts and other cool brands featured at Glide Surf Shop! and make sure to visit them in Normandy this summer when you vacation at the Jersey Shore!

Shwood sunglasses ::  will def be getting me a pr (or 2) of these bad boys.  Love cool shades, love wood products - total dopesause.

Christenson surfboards ::  i don't surf, but these are rad.

today is 4.15.11.  did you file your taxes?  you have the weekend slackers.

Playlist {4.11.11}

Yesterday, I bought the new Nike Free TR Fits in black, similar to the ones i have, yes.

but trainers.  since you know, i started insanity today.  not insane on the first day, but it is pretty difficult.  i think what makes it easier is that it is shorter than my normal workout.  i think it's much harder to go for a hard 45 min run.  but i'll be pretty sore tomorrow espesh in the inner thigh region.  oww.  waa.  oww.

Playlist for on my ipod for my next run:

1.  Always Be My Baby - Mariah Carey:  wow, this takes me back to middle school.  gotta love MC, 'specially bf she went ghetto.
2.  Dirt Road Anthem - Jason Aldean:  ooooo.  so country.
3.  Falling In - Lifehouse:  one of those feel good songs.  ahhh.
4.  This Girl - Laza Morgan:  from Step Up 3.  heck yeah, this song is...sexy?
5.  Fire - The Roots (feat. John Legend):  thanks Nikewomen!  i will run faster.
6.  Tonight - Sugarland:  not my favorite Sugarland song, but new and noteworthy.
7.  Smoke A Little Smoke - Eric Church:  this is as twangy as it gets.
8.  California King Bed - Rihanna.  not the normal rihanna song.  i love her slow songs.
9.  Let Me Let Go - Faith Hill:  love the harmonies in this bad boy.  hell-Oo timmy.
10.  Old Alabama - Brad Paisley (feat. Alabama):  remember when Alabama sang that duet with NSync?  classic.  catchy brad, catchy.

Get motivated!

Tomorrow, i'm going to test my foot.  i'll be going for a jog in the morning.  in addition, i plan on going on a crazy diet.  ok, not crazy, pretty normal, but i went to costco today and went crazy.  fresh fruit and vegetables, salad stuff.  quinoa.  naked juice.  this morning, i found this women's nike vid...so sweet.  i'm making myself ____________.  hmm.  

I also found these sweet pics to inspire.

i want my abs back.  that's it.

run. i wish i was fast. still.

this week i will have time to do whatever i want.  yesss.  finally.

bye-bye BS | see you in 9 months

 today is the greatest day of the year.  it's 3.31 son!  the last day of busy season.  rejoice.  fist pump.  yay.  i would like to situate myself in this little nook and watch tv all day.  isn't it sweet?

...but, unfortunately, for me, it will be prolonged for another week (unofficially).  At least i won't have to work on saturday though.  and at least i'll be in NYC.  ah yes. what a lovely city.  i think the greatest part about being up there is feeling like you are a true business (wo)man.  People are fresh and brisk...whatever that means. 

and don't you love this dudette's outfit?  i do.

soccerrrrr.

what i'm thinking right now

I had pizza again for dinner - one of those english muffin pizzas with shrooms.  delish.  i believe that is 3 days strong.

I need some motivation to start running.  i'm taking an additional 2 week break in the hope that my foot continues to heal.  hmm and i'm looking for a new pair of running shoes and a legit fitness magazine.  those always inspire me.  and i think i'm going to do Insanity.  

i wonder how it matches up to P90X.  prolly pretty similar cept insane-r and more cardio/plyometrics. and only 60 days.

and i want to do one of those hardcore diets.  maybe like this one.  and love it. and be committed and disciplined to the T.

and i want a Young and Reckless T.  Fantasy Factory love.

that's it, that's what i'm thinking right now.  2 days son.  OHHHHk.

I might be getting my life back.

I feel like I am getting my life back.  Like yesterday, I left the office at about 10 of 8 pm and I got to watch American Idol (almost) live.  Today was Chick-Fil-A day. 

I received this e-mail today after lunch and it made me laugh:

"Due to many people pointing out to me that the Chick-fil-A coupons reflect an expiration date of 1/31, I called the store and the manager confirmed that they will still accept these coupons.  There is a stack of them on the microwaves in each of the 3^rd and 4^th floor kitchens. "  muhaaaahahaaa 

well - i'm about to leave the office and attend small group - for the first time in 2011!  Hi-five!

{Friday is on the horizon}

Playlist {3.12.11}

Look how cute this kid is!

The playlist currently playing on my ipod is:

1. Space Bound (clean version) - Eminem
2. I Wouldn't Be A Man - Josh Turner
3. Desperately - Sara Evans
4. Tomorrow - Chris Young
5. That Should Be Me - Justin Bieber (feat. Rascal Flatts)
6. F*ing Perfect - Pink
7. Hanging On - Britt Nicole
8. Never Forget You - Lupe Fiasco (feat. John Legend)
9. Colder Weather - Zac Brown Band
10. Till the World Ends - Britney Spears
11. If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away - Justin Moore
12. Make You Feel My Love - Adele

One more playlist...on my DVR:

1. Jersey shore
2. The Bachelor
3. American Idol
4. The Biggest Loser
5. Parenthood
6. Hawaii Five-O
7. Gossip Girl
8. One Tree Hill

Don't judge me.

Can't wait...{3.10.11}

...Seriously, I canot wait till:

...Daylights savings time, so that it isn't dark outside when i leave work and days are LONG and sunny and i can run outside or perhaps go on a leisurely bike ride.

...it's warm outside and i can play...and go to the beach and lay outside and gaze at the stars.

via gapblog  (btw - i am wearing this outfit today)

...busy season is over and i can leave work at 5pm sharp and cook dinner at home and refresh a bit of the decor.

...my ankle is 100% so i can play soccer again.

...my sister opens her new surf store in Normandy Beach!

...i have time to watch some quality tv
...the freaking weekend.
yo - i want // i need some-mo' coffeEE.

I am ready for spring

This warm and sunny weather and the thought of sitting on the beach in the sun is too much for me to handle right now.  I want to see green and pretty flowers.  and i want to be able to wear shorts and tshirts.  and sweat like omg when i work out.  i mean i do, but inside.  how about outside.

 ...and i want a spring sammy like this one.

the other day, my sunroof shattered.