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I'm sort of sad that there are no more Christmas songs playing.  Also, that I have to take down my decorations this weekend.  It's always depressing to me.  Does this happen to anyone else?

Also, while everyone else is excited about the 60 degree days in January, I can help but feel a little disappointed.   I would quite like some snowy days.  What?  I like the seasons, and this girl needs to see some snow.  {and stay at home and drink hot cocoa and watch movies while it falls peacefully outside.}

Sometimes I just don't buy the "casual" pictures by some bloggers.  No way that your life is that perfect.  I mean, really?

The disgusting state of the work restroom never ceases to amaze me.   Nuf said.

Boo Boo {who I just realized I never properly introduced you to....next week, I promise!} all of a sudden has a fascination with Q-tips and thus, digging through the trash.  No bueno.  I'm gonna have to break him of that fast.

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I'm so glad Friday is here.  For a short week, this one sure has been long!

My diet/exercise plan is going well.  I think the initial shock has worn off and I'm finally not starving.  Yesterday, I didn't even eat all my calories...yeah, it was weird.  Today was weigh in Friday, and I'm down 7.8 pounds!  I'm sure a good portion of that is water weight, but hey, I'll take it!  :)

I've really been quite amazed at how smoothly it's gone.  I think there's something about all the graphs and logging that keeps me motivated.  Love Lose It.

This weekend I'll be taking down aforementioned Christmas decorations, planning meals and then resting on Sunday.  I cannot wait.

What's on your agenda?  Did things slow down after the holidays, or is your social calendar still booked?

A pretty bicycle picture and random thoughts from the week....

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How did people get things out of their eyes before mirrors were readily available?  I guess you needed good friends.

As much as I've tried to deny it for so long, no music touches me like country. I guess it's in my blood.

Purging is the best.  I just moved desks at work, and got rid of TONS of junk I didn't need.  I think it really clears your mind as well as your space.


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I'm home for the afternoon, and I think Jon and I are going to take a walk down to the pool.  Only one more week to enjoy it, and it will be nice and quiet since the kiddos are in school.  Tomorrow, I'm going on the second annual antiquing day with my mom.  Cannot wait!  

My college fund piggy was featured in this blog today.  I'd love it if you all would go vote for me!  Please?  Ballot is in the top of the right collumn.  Thanks! ;)

Oh, and if you haven't chimed in on what I should take to small group for dessert, you should!  Why?  Well, cause it would make me happy!  You guys like it when I'm happy, right?

What are you guys up to?  Any fun plans for the weekend?  Also, what kind of music do you listen to?

A pretty bicycle picture and random thoughts from the week....

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I didn't realize until this week that you could set your preferences in blogger to allow for email replies.  Duh.  Seriously, where have I been!?

There are lots of times I tweet something, and then realize that my real life friends are probably laughing at me.  {Like when I tweeted the Biggest Loser finalists to tell them they look awesome.  What!?  They do!}

What is up with yogurt cups having lids?  I mean, does anyone ever actually eat half and then put the lid back on?  Maybe kids do.  Do they?  Seems like a lot of wasted material to me.

Every time I clean house or do laundry I start singing this song.  I have no explanation for this whatsoever, but it has been happening for years.  Every time.

I want to do a blog makeover.  But I can't make over my own blog 'til I do my bestie's.  She's been waiting patiently for me to make hers over, and I'm a horrible, horrible friend who hasn't done it yet.  I suck.

Okay, I'm about to go all snobby:  It drives me nuts when so called "designers" don't fix the kerning on their script fonts.  If you don't know what that means, you should not be claiming to be a graphic designer.

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Hooray for long weekends!  I'm especially excited because today is the first Friday of summer hours at my workplace.  During the summer, we're working 9 hour days Monday thru Thursday and half days on Fridays.  I am pumped!  I love summer, and I love long weekends.  And, this weekend is extra long with the holiday!   Whoo hoo!

Plans for the weekend include:

• packaging/shipping orders
• cleaning {only cause we're having company on Sunday!}
• a trip to the Nelson-Atkins.  They have Naismith's original rules of basketball on display, and I just love that place and haven't been forever, so I've requested a date.
• finally finishing the office.  I haven't mentioned this in a while, cause let's face it, it's embarrassing how long it's taking us to wrap up this room.  It's so close!
• a barbeque with our dear friends
• oh, and wouldn't a bike ride be lovely worked in there somewhere!?

Happy Memorial Day to all the readers in the States!  I hope you have a wonderful weekend and a relaxing kick-off to summer!


What are your plans for the weekend?

In case you missed it this week:
Some words to live by.
Vintage shopping on Etsy.
Peaceful photos.
I'm a child of the 80's.
And, I'm certainly not crazy!

A pretty bicycle picture and random thoughts from the week....

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How come when an English speaker is singing, you can't tell what their accent is?  Like, you can't tell if they're Brittish, or Australian,  or I guess American.  {They all sound American to me when they sing.  Any Brits or Aussies who can confirm if you think they all sound like you?}

It just occurred to me that as one ages, the periods of your life must become clearer.  Sounds simple enough.  I guess I'm starting to see how life goes through cycles of trying times and great times.  Times that are really hard, and times that are really joyful.  I'm learning that age really does help put all that in perspective.

Speaking of time, does anyone else have a time line in their head?  I have a distinct vision of a time line with numbers and all, starting in the 1980, cause that's the year I was born.  The entirety of the universe goes backward or forward from this point.  {a little narcissistic, huh?}  There are mental images that are associated along the way, and it kinda jumps around on a map, too.  It's the way I've viewed time and history in my head my whole life.  Am I the only one who thinks in weird ways like this?  This is really hard to explain, and I probably sound like a crazy person, but what's new?

How come the stuff that sells at garage sales is never the stuff you think will sell? 

Sometimes I get worried that I'm actually speaking my thoughts out loud instead of just thinking them.  I have moments where I'm like, "I didn't just say that out loud, did I?"  Anyone else?

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It's Friday, guys!  How exciting is that!?  There is a wonderful thunderstorm happening right now...wish I could be at home with a book and a cup of coffee.

Not much on the agenda this weekend.  Painting orders and going to a friend's jewelry party....that's about it, and I'm so glad!  I need some down time, folks.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Do you enjoy going to "parties"?  {You know, like jewelry parties, pampered chef, etc.}  I'm not usually a fan, but I guess I'm trying to be a good friend.  It'll be fun!  Right?  ;)

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Does Olive Garden really have a school in Tuscany?  I bet if they do, it's not nearly as cool as the one in the commercials.

How do the people in the front row behind the judges on Dancing with the Stars see anything?  Are they just looking at the back of the judges the whole time?  I mean, they probably are all excited cause they have "front row seats" until it starts, and then I bet they're sad.

What do you think it's like to have a tail?

My cube mate has been listening to what can only be described as japanese harp music for the last two days.  It's driving me crazy.

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It's Friday, it's Friday, it's Fridaaaaay!  Wheeee!

I'm so excited for this weekend!  Tonight we get to watch our Jayhawks battle it out to move on to the Elite Eight, and hopefully we'll have a game to watch Sunday as well.  Oh, I love this time of year!

I'll also be working on some orders, and cleaning cause our small group is coming over on Sunday.

We're supposed to have some cold, wet weather over the next few days.  I was really loving that sunshine and 70 degrees, but I guess I can wait a little bit longer for real spring weather.

What's going on with you this weekend?  Anything special?

In case you missed it:

Send a card to a little fighter.
Say "Awwwwwe".
Check out my new favorite design.
Make Do and Mend #1.
Three projects for your weekend.
My first Treasury ever!

A pretty bicycle picture and random thoughts from the week....

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I love songs with whistling in them. They make me happy.

How is it that running an errand in the morning makes me earlier than normal?  And I didn't even get up early?

I don't like it when adults say they have to "go potty".  It kinda creeps me out.

The worst part about people who push you away, is that when something really terrible happens to them, you're not able to love them through it.

I've been really aware of cattiness and gossip lately, and overwhelmed with a desire to distance myself from them.

I've been finding way too many grey hairs lately, and they're so coarse! I am going to have one wild head of hair when I'm old!

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It's Friday!  Hooray!

It's snowy here again today, and as much as I'm ready for spring, I'm trying to make the most of it.  After all, the Farmer's Almanac is predicting a big snow in late March, so it's far from over.  I definitely have the itch for warmth and sunshine.  This time of year gets so hard.  But, this morning I'm focusing on the beauty of the snow.

Tomorrow night we'll be celebrating my sister's birthday with some yummy mexican food, and Sunday we get to hang out with our small group.   And...I get to see my bestie on Monday!  Cannot wait to hug those little ones and have some face to face time with my best girl.

What's on your agenda?  Do you have spring fever?

p.s.  Make sure you enter the giveaway!  There will be 3 winners of some great OPI polish! 

A pretty bicycle picture and random thoughts from the week....

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I love it when you see a stranger doing something they think no one sees.  Like today, I saw a man dancing in the grocery store.  It made me smile!

Does anyone use Disqus?  Like it?  Hate it?  I'm toying with the idea of using it, as it's supposed to be easier to respond to comments, but I hate to switch if it's gonna make people not comment.  Thoughts?

As of Tuesday at 3:15 p.m. I have 92 emails from Pinterest in my inbox {now we're up to 116}.  Seriously people, there must be a better way!

I swear, every time I'm in the shower, I see something out of the corner of my eye and think it's a person.  I'm sure it's just a reflection, and it usually doesn't scare me.  But, what if it's a ghost!?  Like a peeping Tom ghost!  ;)

Sometimes I wish things were really the size of the "elarged to show texture" picture.  That seems like it'd be awesome.

I honestly do not understand people's obsession with celebrity news.  I just don't care.

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Happy Friday, friends!  I'm working a half day today, as I have a doctor's appointment this afternoon.  I'm hoping to get a jump start on some cleaning and laundry when I get home.  Our house is a disaster, and I've had it!

We have a family dinner planned tomorrow night, and small group on Sunday.  Looking forward to the good company this weekend.  I'm sure there will also be alot of hot chocolate consumed at the Davis house in the next 48 hours.  We're kind of addicted.

What are your plans for the weekend?  I'd love to hear. 

See you Monday!

A pretty bicycle picture and random thoughts from the week....

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It is disturbing to me how few people actually wash their hands after going to the bathroom.  Everyone does know that soap is required, right?  And you have to do more than just a quick splash of water.  I mean, why even bother if that's all you're going to do?  You're just wasting paper towels at that point.

I think the open hearts collection from Kay jewelry would be better named the boobs and butt collection.  Sorry Dr. Quinn, that's what it looks like to me!

So glad I don't have to listen to Brooke Burke ask anyone "How does it feel?" for a while.

Is it weird that during savasana last night at yoga, all I could think about is how hilarious it would be to sit up and scream a horror movie worthy scream, just to watch people jump and scare the crap out of them?   Am I the only one who thinks things like that?

At 4:00 on Wed. I went to the bathroom and saw while washing my hands what appeared to be a large mole peaking out from underneath my v-neck.  Shocked, I investigated, only to discover it was a melted mini chocolate chip from some trail mix that I ate.  As a mid morning snack.  Yes, apparently I had been walking around with chocolate smeared all over myself all day.  No wonder I kept smelling chocolate!

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Oh boy, it's been a crazy, awesome, wonderful, busy week!


My head is spinning a little with the amount of orders that have come in through our Etsy store this week!  Holy cow!  Thank you, thank you, thank you!


I now have 10 gift boxes, 8 piggy banks, 6 santa plates, 3 popcorn bowls, and a partridge in a pear tree to paint this weekend!  I'm still accepting orders too.  Only 3 plates left!  Get 'em while the gettin's good!


Needless to say, I'll be painting most of the weekend.  I plan on having some Christmas movies in the background.  I also still need to order my Christmas cards!  Eeek! 

What are you guys up to this weekend?  Whatever it is, I hope you have a great one!

Oh, and in case you missed it yesterday, make sure you check out my Legxicon review and take advantage of the promo code for 40% off your order with them!  Just enter jdavispromo at checkout!

Have a great weekend! 

A bicycle photo and random thoughts from the week...

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I love my friends.  It's so great to know that people care.

S'mores made with Reese's?  Brilliant!

Find great advice on happy marriage here.  I think we'll be buying another comforter...why didn't I think of that?

It never ceases to amaze me the way God finds ways to humble me.  He is so awesome.

Grace and mercy are the way to go.  No doubt about it.

I'm getting so excited for the holidays, and can't wait to relax with family.

Jon hung up our bicycles yesterday...makes me sad.  :(  Can't wait til next spring when we can get them down again!  

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What do you all have going on this weekend?

My dad is coming home from a long trip, and I can't wait to see him.  We're going to get to spend some time with some very special people this weekend, and are so excited!
I'm also hoping to catch a zumba class and a yoga class at some point, return some emails, fulfil some etsy orders, and catch up on some blog reading.  It's sure to be a busy, and wonderful weekend!

**If you haven't already, don't forget to enter to win this week's giveaway here.** 

Happy Friday everyone!  Enjoy your weekend!

A pretty bicycle picture and random thoughts from the week....

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I can't  stand having lotion on my hands, so when my hands get dry, I apply only to the back sides, avoiding my palms.

Pomegranates are back, and I'm so excited!

I'm cooking up one of the most special Christmas present ever.  It's one of those that I can't hardly wait to make and give!  Wheeeee!

I need to surround myself with more positive people.

Sometimes it feels so hard to get in time with girlfriends, but I always come way feeling happier and more motivated to be the best me I can be.  I know some incredible ladies, and I'm so thankful for them.

Lately, I've been craving beer all the time.  I've always been a beer on occasion girl, but I seriously could drink one every night lately.  I think this was sparked by the Pyramid Apricot Ale I had at Jack Stack on Jon's birthday- so good!  oh no!  I just used the "find our beer" application on their website and it says there's no vendor for their beer within 100 miles of me!  That's as far as it searches.  Just my luck.  :( There are a ton in Pueblo, CO.  {that's a hint, Dad.  just kidding...but not really.}  ;)

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It's Friday!  This week went fast, but it's been a busy one, and I'm so ready for the weekend!

I have 3 piggies to paint this weekend.  I may or may not be going to a craft show, and possibly a movie date with the hubs too.

What do you have going on this weekend?  

Also, I was thinking this morning about all of you and how you're from all over the world.  I'm curious, so if you would, leave me a quick comment saying where you're from!  It'll be fun! 

Happy Friday!

A pretty bicycle picture and random thoughts from the week....

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Why exactly do people think it's appropriate to clip their fingernails at their desk?  I mean, I can understand taking care of a hangnail, but clipping all of them...really!?

For some reason I always thought Michael Bolton was tall.  He just looks like he should be tall, but apparently he's not.

I'm going to start paying alot closer attention to who people surround themselves with.  If their friends don't have character, they probably don't either.

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This installment of random thoughts is much less than usual.  With everthing going on this week, I guess I didn't have much time to think....boo.


What are you doing this weeked?  

I'll be working on a couple of projects for an art show, and hopefully relaxing.  I have some major muscle tension going on!  I'd also like to go for a long run, as I have a 5k next weekend!

Hope your weekend is as lovely as you are.  See you next week!

p.s. In case you missed it, I posted my first tutorial yesterday!  What did you guys think?

A bicycle photo and random thoughts from the week...

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There are some shady people out there selling/trading email lists.  Sometimes they're not that smart, and actually copy you {one of the emails on "the list"} telling the recipient of said list that they need not disclose where they got the addresses from....BUSTED!

Seeing someone you love fall in love is nothing short of magical.

Honey crisp apples are an apple festival in your mouth.  Best ever.

I want to make a quilt.  I have no idea how to do this, and it's making me tear up wishing my grandma was here to teach me.

Trader Joe's is coming to Kansas City!  Hooray!

Emails that tell me if I don't forward them to 10 people, then I'm denying Christ make me sad.  I'd say that's the ultimate in chain mail guilt.  I've received two this week.

The older I get, the more apparent it becomes that true friends are hard to come by.  I'm so grateful for the ones I have!

There are only 99 days til Christmas!

I think I might bust out some closed toed shoes next week.  I thought about it this week, but I just hate sending my toes into hibernation!

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Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!  We don't have much planned, but I have a few projects to get done, and some to plan.  I would like to try my hand at making pesto, and perhaps make the pumpkin syrup that I made last year.  Gotta start marking things off that list!

Tell me, what are you up to this weekend? 

A bicycle photo and random thoughts from the week...

This weekend is going to be chock full of fun. We're bowling with some friends tomorrow, and then Sunday I get to go to a baby shower for one of my closest friends!


What are you up to this weekend?

And now for a bike and some randomness from the mind of Jen...

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Clicky pens should be outlawed in the office.

Perhaps I need to think more about where my re purposing materials are coming from.  Please, everybody read this.

I need more fun clothes.

Nothing makes me want to clean my house like A&E's Hoarders.  Who's with me?

Life really is too short, and you really don't know if you or anyone else will be here tomorrow.

Milano cookies are addictive....I need to start counting calories. {already did, actually}

I bought a farmer's almanac last week.  I'm not sure why, but I wanted it.  Did you know that there are recommended days for cutting your hair for growth?

Why is it so funny to watch people fall down?  I think it's because we've all had that moment where we knew we were gonna bite it, and we know the thoughts that go through your head in that moment.  Slippery sound effects help too.

I'm sad to say, I may or may not be getting sucked in to Twitter.  It's my new goal to get an actual tweet response from Lance Armstrong, but I don't know how to woo him.  Suggestions?   {if you're on Twitter, let's tweet!}

Have teenage boys always been this dirty?

When someone has a lazy eye, I don't know which one to look at, and it makes me feel bad.

Last night I had a dream that a giant butterfly was attacking me.  Perhaps too many butterflies yesterday?

The end.  Happy Friday, friends.

Random thoughts...

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In regards to our small group...I realized that all of our kids {including our future ones} will never know a time that we weren't friends.  I love that.  I hope they have to ask how we all met, cause otherwise they'd never know we weren't friends our whole lives.

Some people have to talk about how busy they are to make themselves feel important.

I thought Wednesday was Thursday all day, and thus thought Thursday was Friday...it's wasn't.  But today is....Hooray!

We slept with our windows open last night, and it was glorious!  I never sleep better than when there's a cool breeze  and fresh air.  What about you?

It's my new mission to ask myself every morning how I can be the answer to someone else's prayer.

The polish at the dentist smells like the Strawberry Shortcake doll from my childhood.  Is that weird?

Did you know that cat's noses can whistle.  You know, like when you're stopped up and it whistles every time you breath.  This morning I kept hearing this teeny tiny whistling noise and I finally figured out that it was Chloe sniffing around.  Hilarious.

I hung the picture I posted yesterday on the wall of my cube at work, and I can't stop looking at it. So pretty.  

Happy Friday everyone!  Enjoy your weekend!

Bicycles with baskets...

It's been so hot lately, and with us being sick, we haven't gone for a bike ride in a while!  I think it's high time we got out and about.  Perhaps tonight I can talk the hubs into going for a ride and then to the pool!  Wouldn't that be lovely?

Speaking of bicycles, it's been a while since I've shared some beautiful bicycle pics with you...this edition complete with baskets!  :)

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Have you been to the pool this year?

We've been a handful of times, but I don't feel like it's been nearly enough.  Everyone keeps telling me that summer is almost over, and even though I know there's lots of summer left, I'm feeling the need to soak up every last drop of it.  I always convince myself when it's freezing that summer's not all that wonderful...but it so is.

To see other posts on two wheels go here.

Weekend Again...

Hey lovelies!  I'm juggling lots of work again, but wanted to pop in and wish you a Happy Friday!  Can you believe it's the weekend again already!?  Hooray!  

I'm looking forward to some down time, a possible trip to the farmer's market, a wedding reception, a birthday party for yours truly with some friends and family and hopefully some time spent with my darling hubby.....and maybe a bike ride or two!

What do you have going on? 

Whatever it is, I hope you enjoy every second!  

See you next week!  

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Today is my birthday...

I'm in my 30s.

There, I said it.

But, guess what?  I feel like a kid again.

Cause I got something super cool for my birthday.

You know how I've told you that my dad reads my blog.

Well, he noticed a trend.

And, he thought I needed something.

Can you guess what it is?

It's shiny...

and blue...

and white...

and has a basket...

with tulips...

that's right!

MY VERY OWN CRUISER!!!!!!

OMG, YOU GUYS!

I'm so excited I can't hardly stand it! 

I can't wait to take it for a spin!  ;)

Thank you Dad!  And thank you Brenda for the basket and the tulips!

One of those bloggers...

Seems I've turned into one of those bloggers.  You know, the ones who take a break, and then say they're back, but then aren't really.  I hate that.

I'm really, really sorry guys!  I've missed you so!  Here's the deal.  My day job has gone into overdrive and is sucking every last bit of creativity from me.  It's amazing to me though how much this little blog has become a part of my life and a part of my routine.  I really don't feel right when I'm away.

So, in this brief time we have together, I'd like to share some beautiful bicycle pictures with you!  Some of my flickr faves...

Yes, my yearning for a bike continues.  And I've officially decided I will need a basket.  How else am I going to carry around my tulips?

oh, and if you want to see what else has been keeping be busy {and tired!}, go here .

{photo credits:  1. Marcin Banaszek , 2. blanaid dot com , 3. simply hue}

Urban Outfitters Bike Shop...

Have you guys been there?  You can customize your very own Plato Rider in any color combo you want.

Right now this is tickling my fancy...

What would you choose?

Go here and make one for yourself!

p.s. Sorry for being brief yesterday.  I had a doctors appointment that took up my entire morning.  Nothing serious, just a yearly exam.  I was behind before I ever got my day started!  What did I miss?

Oh so jealous...

lookie what my best friend got...

Needless to say, I'm green with envy.  And, she found it on Craigslist!

Some people have all the luck!  ;)

{photo credit: amanda}