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A few years ago I could barely boil water.

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Monday
Apr252011

Things I Love

Happy Monday! It's true that I had a super busy weekend and am just slightly exhausted this morning. But it was a great weekend and I'm ready to tackle this week! I'm kicking things off on a happy note today with some things that I love this morning.

Dogs. I mean, really, is there anything better? Rocky and Dixie belong to my aunt and uncle and they are just so sweet. Look at those mushy faces!

 

 

Reester Eggs! Shaun The Easter Bunny remembered my favorite chocolate candy and hid a few around the apartment for me.

Fake mustachios/my family. My Uncle Ken got these fun fake mustaches for all the cousins yesterday. Nothing says fun like a good fake mustache.

Breaking Bad. Can I just say, Ahhhhh?! We are only 2 episodes in and I'm totally hooked. It's the story of a straight-laced chemistry teacher who finds out he has terminal cancer, and decides to start a meth lab in order to make some cash for his growing family. I basically love everything about this show.

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Flats to go. I think my life just changed forever. Wearing high high heels to a party or wedding? Tuck these fold up (!) flats into your purse and your feet will be happy by the end of the night. Not too shabby for $7 at Nordstrom Rack.

 

The Cafe at Bumble & Bumble. My sister Kimberly, my cousin Veronica and I hung out in the cafe while my mom got a sweet hair cut. On the menu? Coffee and a hummus platter with amazing NYC views. I could get used to that one.

Chelsea Market. I love this amazing market, filled with restaurants, shops, bakeries, and more.

We picked up some Easter goodies, and I stumbled upon these amazing cookies! Ok the price tag is a bit hefty, but how cute are they? I will need to try to recreate them in my own kitchen for a bit less.

So there's a few things I'm loving and just a snapshot of our fun-filled holiday weekend. What are you loving on this Monday morning?

 

Reader Comments (16)

glad to see you guys are enjoying Breaking Bad

April 25, 2011 | Unregistered Commenterjtmarlin82

I love Chelsea market! I need to get back over there soon.

April 25, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterLauren at Keep It Sweet

Flats to go = genius.

I am loving that is DAYS away from sandal weather. YAY!

I'm loving this this is the final week of the semester before SUMMER!

April 25, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterLauraJayne

Happy Monday my Blogger Buddy! Things I'm loving? Besides your blog post.... I love how conforting my cup of coffee is right now. And I'm also loving that I'm almost done with my book Julie and Julia...soooo hilarious!

I need to find me some foldable flats...there's an invention that is AWESOME!!

Oooh, how do you like the flats? I saw an ad for them yesterday and am curious. Love the idea! Oh and that hummus looks so amazing!

April 25, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterJen @ keepitsimplefoods

I'm loving that I have this monday off from school! plus I just bought some Artisana Raw Cashew Butter which is BOMB. I love your mustache photo! So cute!

April 25, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterKelsey, Happyolks

We LOVE LOVE LOVE Breaking Bad!! You and I seem to be watching the same things! I am loving In Treatment and was really sad they are cancelling it. :(

April 25, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterSusan(Oliepants)

Jen, I haven't tried them out yet, but I plan to at an upcoming wedding. I'm wearing 4 inch heels and since I'm such a baby over my feet, I think these will come in handy :)

Susan, I had wanted to give In Treatment a try! I totally have a thing for Gabriel Byrne!

April 25, 2011 | Registered CommenterRachel

I think those flats might revolutionalize my life! I'm totally sold. Also - the saddest thing to leave behind when I moved from the West Village to Brooklyn was my proximity to the High Line & Chelsea Market.

hilarious mustaches! and i need some of those flats for sure :)

I love Chelsea Market! I wish I could go there on this Monday :) I'm loving that I had the day off from teaching today. I should be using the time to get ahead for tomorrow...but I'm not!

April 25, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterLisa

Love the moustaches! I don't have enough costumes and props in my life :)

We finally got some sunshine over the weekend, Saturday was the 4th day of sunshine we have had so far in 2011. Can't wait for more! And I am loving the saltwater taffy I got in my easter basket yesterday, it reminds me of the beach!

April 25, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterRachel (Olalliberry)

Where's Rocky?

April 25, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterSandy

I like your list and positive Monday attitude :) Reese peanut butter eggs and dogs make my list too!

April 26, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterBaking Serendipity

Sweet doggy nose!!

April 26, 2011 | Unregistered CommenterChristin@purplebirdblog

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