Friday Favorites: Funny Business and Food (as always)

Yall know the Friday drill by now. Linking up with this pretty lady!



Favorite Funnies



I mean how cute is that little face.

I know this video has been making its way around this week but I love his little voice.



Favorite recipe

Summer Veggie Slaw


Amanda posted about this last week and my mouth was watering.  I made a few of my own adjustments and actually ended up sauteing the veggies for 10 minutes or so just to bring out the flavors.  To see the original recipe click here.

Nectarine and Pancetta Salad


I wrote about this last week and I promised I'd be back with results. The original recipe calls for figs but the ones I bought got moldy after 1 day. I made some other minor changes based on what was in my fridge but the salty pancetta and the sweet nectarines were Uh-May-Zing!

Favorite Event
A good friend of mine wanted to treat me to Pedi-tinis for my birthday.  Would you believe it has taken us this long to get together for it (my birthday was in April)?  We headed over to Blush Salon & Spa in downtown Kalamazoo and I was so excited for my feet to get a little TLC.  These ladies were the best. We got Peach Bellini Martinis and chocolate truffles with our pedicures and I seriously wanted to move in!  Yall my toes have never looked this good.



Looks like we are finally going to have some pretty and sunny weather all weekend here so I'm crossing my fingers that I make it out to the lake!

Happy weekend lovebugs!

I Should Be Ashamed Of Myself

Admit it. We all have things we do that we'd rather other people not know about.  Things we are slightly ashamed of yet proud of at the same time.  Things that if our friends caught us doing we'd never hear the end of it.  For some people it's eating disgusting combinations like Snickers and queso (I had a friend in high school who did this) for others it's the movies they watch or the books they read.  Everybody has something they'd rather not share with the world.

Well in true blogger fashion (and because I have NOTHING else in my head to blog about) I give you:

Things I should be ashamed of but I'm not!

I still listen to Hanson

When this trio of brothers first came on the scene, I was in jr. high. For some reason no one I was friends with thought they were cool and therefore I could never express my love for Taylor Hanson.  I did however, secretly buy their CDs and listen to them in my room when I was home alone.  Now that I'm a big bad adult, I blare their music proudly (but only if I'm driving by myself).  C'mon y'all, Mmmbop is pretty catchy! I also still listen to NKOTB…..don't give me those judgey eyeballs!

I still have a security blanket
One thing about my Mema that I will always remember is that she had these super soft and silky pillowcases at her house.  I don't know how old I was when this fascination started but apparently I had such an appreciation for these things that I refused to let one leave my hand for awhile.  30 years later I still have one tucked under my pillow.  I don't tote it around the house or take it on vacation or anything but something about the way it feels and the memories that are attached to it always seem to make me feel better when I've had a rough day.  You know some of y'all still have that stuffed bear that you still sleep with on occasion.  This is my version!

I love movies and tv shows that are geared towards the 14 and under demographic
Last summer I was browsing Netflix and got the best surprise ever!

All 13 episodes were on Netflix and I may have watched them all in one sitting. I loved these books as a little girl and used to rent the VHS tapes from the library.  Talk about memories!
Also, last week Taylor wrote this post and I found myself on youtube watching the 1st season of this show:

I remember wanting to go to summer camp SO bad after watching this and I was sure I'd meet my 7th grade soulmate and we'd write letters to each other and have a hot and heavy hand holding romance.  I also thought that Rhett the boy's counselor was like, totally hot!

I'm still afraid of the dark (and monsters that hide under my bed)
I don't know what it is but I am still very afraid of the dark.  Every night I turn off the lights, run full speed to my bed (the whole 3 steps) and switch on the lamp until I get settled.  Anytime I'm coming up from the basement I take off at full speed up the stairs because I am 100% certain that there is a monster or vampire or something behind me ready to attack.  I'm going to blame it on the fact that I watched this show growing up:

Ok so now that I've put myself out there, it's your turn.  What are some things you should be ashamed?

August Goals

Once again I'm late posting my August Goals.  One day I'll get it right.

Let's see how July went:

July Goals
1. Take 1 new workout class
Still didn't happen

2. Work out at least 4 times a week
Hahaha I maybe came close last week….hey, end it on a strong note right?

3. Call my best man-friend and catch up
We kinda caught up but not really…..need more time

4. Figure out how to get a blog button
Ummmm…..blogger challenged over here

Sooooo as you can see I need to step up my game.

August Goals
1. Take 1 new workout class
Like I said….staying up until it happens

2. Work out at least 5 times a week
Steppin it up over here y'all

3. Take my car into the shop to finally get fixed
It's been 2 months and I haven't made it in there yet

4. Get a blog button

I know I said I would update y'all on the weekend and crossing something off my bucket list.  Sadly, the event got cancelled this weekend due to weather but we rescheduled for the end of the month.  Fingers crossed that the weather stays nice then.

I'm going to end today's post by asking for some prayers and good vibes to be sent my way.  I am going through some very difficult personal things and having to make some extremely difficult decisions that quite frankly will effect the rest of my life.  I've been very radio silent about it all but could use all of the prayers that I can get for wisdom and the strength to make the right choice.

Thanks y'all!

Friday Favorites: Music, Makeup and FOOD!

TGIF yall!  Anyone else feel like this week just went on and on and on.....?  You know the drill around here on Fridays. I'm linking up with Amanda!


Favorite song of the week
Like Real People Do - Hozier

If you stopped by yesterday, I posted one of the contemporary routines from this week's So You Think You Can Dance.  I have listened to this song on repeat since then and I don't see that stopping anytime soon.  Sorry in advance to my barre class because this will be your cool down song for awhile.

Favorite Beauty Product

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I ran out of foundation before my trip to Mackinaw last weekend and was dead set on buying this.  However, the lovely lady at Ulta told me that I'd absolutely hate it because it was not for people with oily skin.  She talked me into trying Play Sticks from Benefit and I'm so glad she did.  This goes on really light but offers great coverage.  I'm interested to see how it holds up because for some reason foundation starts to look different on my the more I use it (skin of a teenage, remember).

Favorite Recipe 
Nectarine and Fig Summer Salad from How Sweet Eats

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I came across this recipe on Pinterest and my mouth instantly started watering.  I have big plans for this salad this weekend.

Favorite Weekend Plans
Speaking of the weekend, I am finally getting to cross another item off of my bucket list!  What is it you ask?  You'll just have to wait until Monday to find out!