Popping In...

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I know I've been kind of scarce this week, but we're in the middle of physical inventory this week at work. Once it all blows over and I'm not utterly exhausted from my day, I'll be back in action!

In the mean time, check out these pretty folks if you aren't already aquainted...

Fine Thread Art → Monogramming & Embroidery from my beloved LyLa!

Dirty Coast → Gulf Coast & Louisiana T Shirts for the stylish and undoubtedly hip

Button & Bloom → Gorgeous handmade hair pieces and accessories!

First, Make a Roux → Delicious Cajun Recipes from a fellow Louisiana Girl!

Waking up 2 Hours Earlier...

is sometimes quite worth it.

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Me: Bahh. I've got my grumpy pants on today.

Him: I have my cheer up pants on.

On the Brighter Side...

Today is:

BUT I keep reminding myself that in 16 Days....

I'll be....

On my way to...

To have...

As I scream...

All I can say is.... HELLSYEAH.

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Doctor! Doctor! Give Me the News....

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So if you've followed for a little bit, you know I'm a teensie bit diabetic and have been having a teensie bit of trouble adjusting to the new lifestyle that October's diagnosis brought about... Okay so maybe we can hold the teensies.

Over the past ten months I've been working with an amazing internist (shout out to Dr. Blappert & his staff!) and a few wonderful counselors. I've gone from a girl who wouldn't touch a single piece of fruit or a vegetable to someone who's willingly eating whole wheat and spinach before she squeezes in a work-out.

It been a rough transition, but I went in for my lab results yesterday and got news thats worth it.

1. My weight is down!

2. My A1C is way below a 6! Normal!

3. I only have to go in for 2 checkups a year

4. If I keep up my eating and exercising, I'll never be put on insulin shots!

READ: Good. Very Good.

Just had to brag to y'all about how

KB is feelin' good in tha neighborhood.

"We're Going to Be All Over YouTube!" **

How we Broussards do the big Father's Day....


Hope everyone had a lovely Father's Day weekend!I know this lady did.


** - My brother Michael's reaction to my new FlipCam

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Payday.

(Oh, c'mon. You know you like it too...)

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When a certain *ahem* blog of mine turns 1 year old.

It's been a lovely fantastical year.

Love y'all.

Howl

I started yesterday with an amazing little pow-wow with this lady - and she came bearing gifts! What a way to start my Wednesday. She had a couple of mixes made for me and one included a whole lot of Florence & the Machine. I had never heard of her but let me just say... I'M ADDICTED!
This has got to be my favorite song....

If you could only see
The beast you've made of me
I held it in but now it seems you've set it running free
Screaming in the dark
I howl when we're apart
Drag my teeth across your chest to taste your beating heart
My fingers claw your skin, try to tempt my way in
You are the moon that breaks the night for which I have to howl
My fingers claw your skin, try to tempt my way in
You are the moon that breaks the night for which I have to howl, howl

Now there's no holding back
I'm making to attack
My blood is singing with your voice I want to pour it out
The saints can't help me now
The ropes have been unbound
I hunt for you with bloodied feet across the hallowed ground
Like some child possessed, the beast howls in my veins
Uh-huh
I want to find you, tear out all your tenderness
And howl, howl

Be careful of the curse
That falls on young lovers
It starts so soft and sweet
And turns them to hunters

Hunters, hunters
Hunters, hunters
Hunters, hunters
Hunters, hunters

The fabric of your flesh
Pure as a wedding dress
Until I wrap my self inside your arms I cannot rest
The saints can't help me now
The ropes have been unbound
I hunt for you with bloodied feet across the hallowed ground, and howl

Be careful of the curse
That falls on young lovers
It starts so soft and sweet
And turn them to hunters

A man who's pure of heart
And says his prayers by night
May still become a wolf
When the autumn moon is bright

If you could only see
The beast you've made of me
I held it in but now it seems you've set it running free
The saints can't help me now
The ropes have been unbound
I hunt for you with bloodied feet across the hallowed ground

Domo Arigato Japan

Its been a rainy Sunday afternoon and cabin fever set in about an hour ago - just as I decided that all the clothing in my drawers need to be refolded and color-coded. Okay so maybe its not cabin fever and more like a mild case of OCD - but whatevs. The point is on a scale of Britney eating at Johnny Rockets to seeing Jason Bateman and Dustin Hoffman kisscam, I wound up at Japanese T-Shirt Folding.

Yeah.Those Japanese...They made my day.



Although it's much cuter (and perfectly done. There's that OCD again) when the Japanese show you, here's two ladies explaining the basics in English.

Enjoy.

Tiki? Yes Please.

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I stumbled upon the above on WeHeartIt.com and they have me completely craving a long Saturday out on the river - rope swings, inner tubes, turkey sandwiches, and sunblock.
Tubing and canoe trips have got to be one of my favorite things about Summer. I'd love to squeeze in a day of Tiki Tubing one day soon...



How much fun does Tiki Tubing look?!


Do y'all have any fun day trips planned for the summer? Any favorite Saturday activities that are a must come summertime?

Saturday Style: Disney Couture

Who:
Disney Couture Jewelry

What:
Mickey Crystal Ears Pendant

Where:
iDeeli

Why:

Joshua with his vacation present from me!
(quite literally the second time we hung out)

Always lovely to have a little reminder of friends

FITBF: Hey Y'alllll HEY!

Ello babies! (I've been watching Love & Other Disasters on repeat. Anyone else adore the movie like I do?) I know I've been gone - but I can't wait to share all the thrilling bits that I've been up to. While I'm working on those posts, why not jump back into it with one of my favorites - Fill in the Blank Friday?!

1. My dream vacation would be a South African safari or India during the festival of Holi. Give me color and culture and I'm a happy girl.

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2. The best trip I've ever taken was to 12 or so cities in Italy when I was 15. I went wit LyLa and our friend Brooke. While the trip was one of those life changing experiences, my sense of style was anything but... I scraped up some photos for your enjoyment. Capris in Capri? Check. Old Navy fanny pack? Mhmmm. Inability to smile stemming from fear of something stuck in my braces? Ohhh yes.



3. The most important items to take on a road trip are Bradley Cooper and Zach Galifianakis. Duh.

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4. The next trip I'm looking forward to is

I.

Where: Houston, Texas
When: July 9th & 10th
Who: Me, Mther, SKing, & ASal
What: Using my impending 25th birthday as excuse for a weekend in le city!

II.

Where: Boca Raton, FL
When: July 22nd - 28th
Who: Me & SKing
What: The Ultimate girls road trip!!


5. If I had to pick one CD to listen to for a long road trip it would be OAR's Any Time Now, Disc 2. The entire CD makes me want to put my feet on the dash, roll down the windows, and scream at the top of my lungs as I shake my hair free. It's instant feel good - and isn't that what road trips are all about?


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6. The biggest disaster I've ever encountered while traveling was my first time traveling alone. I was on my way home after my first summer in Maine. My flight was delayed 8 hours before they decided to bus us to a New Hampshire airport and reroute me. That flight to Detroit was delayed, and I showed up to my connecting flight to New Orleans just as they were closing the cabin doors. I was denied entry onto the plane and had to spend the night alone in Detroit with no luggage. The next morning as I waited for my flight to New Orleans, I lost my license while shopping for Motown souvenirs. I had to wait for it to be found before I could get on my flight home.

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7. My favorite traveling memory is my flight home from Italy. It was just a sense of returning home a little bit more mature, forever changed, and thirsting for more of the unknown.


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