i kind of love this.

highlight reel

so this was a pretty good year huh? just a few highlights included

*new j-o-b that didn't require living out of a suitcase or my car.

 i found that biking on baller bikes can make a good form of transportation too. yeah , you're jealous of the superman wheels. it's ok.


*running, biking & swimming are fun. not in that order.

 red flames!

 (my grandma is an awesome cheerleader. again, with the jealous? it's still ok.)

*every single one of my friends (ok that's an exaggeration) getting married. holy moley fun-ness! to watch some of the people you hold closest to your heart be so filled with love? no words.

 for realz. it's so great. yes, that is the vertical worm. wait, you don't know the vertical worm? hm, weird. it's only the most epic dance move in the ENTIRE WORLD! i'll show you sometime. oh yeah & shout out to my lovie in the photo booth. she's a good one.

*this song. seriously.

i. can't. stop. singing it!

*being totally dorky - singing & dancing in a kitchen while making christmas cookie tragedies with the funnest person i know. elsie. duh. guess what these are?

 yes! how did you know that is a christmas pig (duh), a reindeer (clearly) & a snowflake gone creepy? man, you guys are good!

 christmas gremlin. please do not add water. that would be a mess huh?

*sharing my bday love with lb...she loves bdays almost as much as me! we celebrated all week :) then i got this awesome bday card with undies on it. no really, i did.

see?!

of all the things that happened in 2012, the good, the bad & the bruised, it was a pretty great year. it only leads me to think 2013 will be even better! i mean, i'm totally on a roll right now.

via style me pretty

here's to 2013...hopefully i will fall less, cook more & love lots. or something like that. happy new year!

 

merry christmas!

it's true! it's so cold outside...perfect for a big ol blarf (or a blanket scarf for those who think i am talking about vomit - i am not. that's gross), chunky sweaters to hide my cookie tummy, blankets & movies. this has been a wonderful year - busy with wonderfulness & merriment. as demonstrated by my lack of blogging. sorry bout it.

there was lots of running, biking, (falling), love & joy in 2012. it is true that my john wayne moved up to higher ground for a better view but he sure brought some good stuff for us to do until we got to him. my crazy, beautiful, weird, loving family supported my black eyes (that's a whole 'nother story) & running adventures as i waved the red flame flag. my wonderful friends laughed with me at my injuries & general goofiness. the new j-o-b is the best thing ever, filled with more new friends.


all in all, i have lots to celebrate. i am lucky & blessed beyond what i deserve. as the year comes to a close, i plan to eat lots of second helpings, snuggle with puppies, hug my family & enjoy the christmas lights. after all, that's what this time of year is all about right?

merry christmas yo!

i love to swim.

paris fashion week

guys. this is for real. paris fashion week is totally bonkers. i know, i know, i was totally obsessing over new york fashion week but i am so over it now. chanel! mcqueen! valentino! i wish i was rich so i could just wrap myself in all 3.

thanks montreal gazette for my fav shots

seriously, chanel...get in my closet. now! please.

if this doesn't look like something i would totally rock, i don't know what does.

 ok this does. thanks louis vuitton for picking out my spring wear from now until forever.

*sigh* valentino.

this is clearly very vogue.

oh mcqueen...i swoon. ok that's all i can handle now. hopefully you're as desperately in love with paris fashion week as i am.

if you insist.

don't worry, loves, i have no intention of calling that gem ever again. or answering his calls. pinky swear promise.