Last night, I had a dream. I know… Go figure. :) In this dream, Dylan and I had a baby boy named Stanley Cullum Morrissey. Yes, Stanley. As in Stanley Black & Decker (someone’s watching too much HGTV). And Cullum. As in one of my most-loved musical heroes, Jamie Cullum. Poor Stan-the-man wasn’t fed until he was over a day old (because I simply forgot) and was actually missing in action much of the time without anyone batting an eye. Needless to say, I woke up pretty darn scared about the future of our REAL children. Who will hopefully have better names… God bless them.
So, I’m drafting a new 101 in 1001 goal list and I couldn’t be more excited about it! I hope to explain more as to why I’m starting completely over when I share it on the blog on Thursday. But for now, I’m about 46 goals short! Apart from learning to knit and purchasing a sectional sofa more conducive to cuddling (because those are already on my list), what are some goals I should be considering?? (Note: This is not an invitation to tell me to lay off the Toaster Strudel.)
I think I’ve managed to inform most people who’d need to know, but for the sake of re-informing my sister for the seventh time… I am currently phoneless. Okay, that’s not exaaactly true. I am currently rocking a $15 Tracfone! The reason is three-fold. One – I’ve gone through three Blackberries in the past year and a half. They are all absolutely dreadful phones. Two – Verizon refused to give me my upgrade three weeks early even though I tried to charm them with my scratchy new laryngitic voice. And three – I sort of happen to like it! It’s a bare-bones, call-911-if-you’re-home-alone-and-start-choking kind of phone. And although I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t be able to speak if I were choking, I happen to find some sort of comfort in that.
Dylan and I saw The Iron Lady on Saturday. And although so much of it felt irrelevant to me – I was 2-years-old when Margaret Thatcher left office – this film was incredibly beautiful and inspiring and heavy. The legacy left by both Thatcher AND my favorite actress of all time – Miss Meryl Streep, ladies and gentlemen – have had me thinking ever since. Also… If you plan on seeing this movie in theaters and insist on bringing in a box of Nerds, be sure to only take a swig during the parliament scenes when everyone is SCREAMING at each other. That way, no one will hear you. :)
Hey brides!! Have you been keeping tabs on BHLDN lately? And are you on their mailing list?? Because you 100% SHOULD be. I woke up to a sweet little email this morning, highlighting six different makeup looks for your big day by the fabulous Riku Campo. And you can even download the how-to’s! My personal fave is autumn twilight. SO perfect. Be sure to join BHLDN’s mailing list HERE!
Song of the Week: I Can’t Make You Love Me/Nick of Time by Bon Iver. I have always loooved Bonnie Raitt’s original version of the former, but when I found out Bon Iver recorded THIS, I flipped out. Sure it’s heartbreakingly depressing. But it’s SO. GOOD. And you must listen!! :)
Until Thursday, here’s a sneak peek at what my January has looked like so far… Which is also a hint at some of my new goals. ;)
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Happy Tuesday!!
Heather - I noticed you are reading “Getting things Done”….do you like it?? Is it helping / or worth buying? =)
Linds - You make me laugh! Thanks for that :) btw give “Skinny Love” by Bon Iver a listen…soooo good!!!
Kate - that has been my repeat song for the last three weeks! glad i’m not the only one enjoying it’s greatness. in other news, I also am in the process of making a list! a lot of my “TO DO” this year consist of just being nice to random people. (pay for someone elses groceries.. etc.) :)