Tidbit Tuesday #39

In a single day, it happens more times than I can count. When we’re watching TV, when we’re driving down Smith, when we’re scoping out the cereal aisle… For whatever reason, I seem to think Dylan knows everything, when in reality, he doesn’t know anything. ;) “Is Landry’s heirloom watch going to be found next to the dead body?” “What’s in that yellow building over there?” “Is Blueberry Special K any good?” And without fail, Dylan’s all “Why on earth would I know that?” If anything, he should be flattered.

Speaking of TV, don’t you just hate it when you realize your favorite show isn’t a reality? I remember when I realized Sesame Street wasn’t legit. And that was only a few years ago. ;) The other day, as I drove home from the grocery store, I experienced a great awakening. Friday Night Lights isn’t real. The characters don’t exist. And neither do their myriad of oh-so-entertaining problems, which (I guess) is a good thing. In light of this new insight, I’ve resigned myself to watching regular old football and hoping with all my might that they live out crazy-dramatic lives just as interesting. :)

Are you ever so tired that you find it impossible to fall asleep? That was me last night. The main culprit? My tear ducts. I think they’re overactive. When I yawn, it’s like my puppy died. Ya know, the one I don’t have yet… I’m thinking of inventing some sort of sleeping glasses made out of tissues so I don’t have to rub at my face all hours of the night.

Ever since I chopped all my hair off, I’ve had this crazy complex about its new length. And in addition to the jumble of questions I mentioned above, Dylan oft’ gets the whole “But are you SURE you like my hair?”.. thing. I am constantly re-evaluating how much it may or may not have grown back. I’m just happy hair grows longer instead of shorter. Imagine that..

I finally convinced Dylan to take me to the Downtown Aquarium yesterday. The highlight: They have this small exhibit with two of the most beautiful white tigers you’ve ever seen. (As if I’ve seen hundreds or something..) The kid that I married began rawring in hopes that we might get the cats’ attention. Instead, he got the attention of a four-year-old girl with blonde curly-cues and a sweet little red dress. She was all, “Stop it! STOP! Because if you just stop and be still and wait, he will look you in the eye and be nice to you.” She sure told him!

Song of the week: If You Would Come Back Home by William Fitzsimmons. I was first introduced to this artist when seeing a Brooke Fraser show in Manhattan a couple years ago. There are some shows where the opening act is meant to make the headliner look extra good in comparison. And then there are others where the opener carries his own weight. Fitzsimmons absolutely blew my mind. And I’ve been hooked ever since.

Photographer spotlight: Millie Holloman. I’m sure all you photogs out there are already all about this ridiculously talented woman and her incredible group of associate photographers. But if not, today is your luckiest day! Based out of Wilmington, NC, this girl leaves me jaw-dropped with every wedding or engagement she shoots. Her style is one that leaves you ooh’ing and ahh’ing at all that sweet, buttery light and glowing subjects. And the best part? She’s genuine, kind, and genuinely-kind about helping other photographers Get it Together. For a Tuesday full of inspiration, check out her website and blog!

Just in case you missed it, Sunday kicked off a new monthly giveaway by Alyse French Photography. Check out this 1 For Me // 1 For You post for details. September’s loot is pretty fab if you ask me. Winner will be picked this coming Saturday at midnight CST!

Now I leave you with a question. A haunting question. The Morrissey’s have been grilling up a storm lately. Steaks one night, clams the next. And let me tell you, it is SO much better than the Bertolli I accidentally leave on the burner too long. Which begs the question: What is your favorite thing to grill? And how do you grill it? I’m a hungry girl, so don’t be shy. :)

Happy Tuesday!