Man Crush Monday: Eric Decker

First of all...there's a giveaway at the end of this! Read the entire post [or don't], submit some entries, and you might be rewarded with with some Victoria's Secret moneyyyy! Just in time for Valentine's day!

Chargers aren't in the playoffs. Super sad face about that. After this weekend, the Broncos and Seahawks have claimed their spots in the big game. So who is my Super Bowl pick? By default, it's the Broncos, due to Eric Decker's beautiful face. I'm thankful that he [and his equally beautiful wife] has a reality tv show that feeds my obsession. Let's enjoy some Eric Decker goodness:

Let's learn some stuff about him. He's 26, from Minnesota, and a wide receiver with the Denver Broncos since 2010. He was ALSO a baseball player <3 Went to the University of Minnesota. Unfortunately, he's married to country music artist Jessie James and they're expecting their first child. All this info is courtesy of the great wikipedia.

Searching for photos of him for this post was quite great. Minus the ones of him and his wife, of course. My favorite search was "Eric Decker Shirtless". I learned that his right cheek is his "good side" and that he's rarely photographed from the other side. The more you know :] 

In other news, Kristin over at Hopelessly Ever After is hosting a Victoria's Secret Valentine's Day Giveaway! And I'm part of it! How awesome is the image below? How revealing do we all look?! [Note for future employers, this is obviously a photoshopped photo. I am not half naked on the internet.] Make sure to enter! Good luck all!

Kristin :: Britney :: Val :: Brandi

Jess :: Morgan :: Marty :: Alicia :: Candra

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Christmas Wish List

Thanksgiving eve. I should have probably typed a post about what I’m thankful for…but that’s not gonna happen. Instead, you get a list of everything I’d like for Christmas. Add me to your shopping list and buy me one of these things. Please :]

1.    Sunglasses: Trudies from Von Zipper. Like 4 years ago I discovered these sunglasses and fell in love with the shape, size, tint, everything. I think I’ve gone through 5 pairs in the last 4 years…and it’s time for another. I haven’t lost the ones I own, but they’re crazy scratched.

2.    Onesie: Dark pink from Onepiece. I saw this on Pinterest like 3 years ago and have been obsessed with the company ever since. I think they were more expensive when I first looked at them 3 years ago…but even now, they’re still pretty pricy. They’re super cute and look super comfy! I want one.

3.    Phone: White & silver iPhone 5s from Apple. My phone screen shattered like a month ago and it sucks looking at it. It’s time for a new one. And of course I’m team Apple iPhone because it’s compatible with my Mac. Get me one. Please.

4.    Gift Card: Money for Target. So I can buy everything my heart desires but doesn’t need.

5.    Purse: Balenciaga Giant 12 Silver Mini City Black/Black. These Balenciaga bags were a celebrity trend like a year and a half ago. I’ve been obsessed ever since…but they’re way out of my price range. If you’re got $1,500 to spare and are feeling kind, I’d like this bag. Thanks!

6.    Gossip Girl DVD’s: Season 5 & 6. I never finished watching the series. The furthest I got in the series was where they went to college. I’m due for a marathon, I’ve got seasons 1-4 but don’t want to start it until I have all the seasons so I don’t get cut off. I want the actual DVD’s instead of just watching online because it really is/was one of my favorite tv shows.

7.    Necklace: Sugar skull necklace from Torch Song Metals. They’re a jeweler that I randomly found on instagram and have 2 necklaces from already. Check them out, they have some cute stuff! While you’re at it…buy me that necklace and some midi rings from their shop!

8.    Concert Tickets: Stagecoach tickets to be more exact. It’s a country music festival that I’ve never been to and am dying to go to next year. Everyone [except for Dierks and Lady A] is going to be there. And I can’t miss it. I need a pass.

9.    Water Bottle: Flavor infuser from Uncommon Goods. I love their site. It’s got such interesting things on there. I actually have a few of their ticket books to keep all of my ball game/concert tickets organized. A friend posted the link to the water bottle on my FB. Over the summer I drink cups of water at work and drop in fruit like strawberries, mango, and watermelon into my water because…I don’t like water. It gives it some flavor and makes it easier to drink. This is the perfect thing to have so I can infuse my water while I’m not at the office!

That’s it. That’s all I want. Well I’d like some more stuff but I’m not gonna be greedy. I feel like that’d put me over the edge after already asking for a $1,500 purse. What’s on your Christmas list? 

National Tequila Day

Thirsty Thursday! I’ve been wanting to link up for a few weeks now, but never had anything cool to blog about for this…until yesterday.

Did you celebrate? I sure did!

I’m pretty sure you’re supposed to blog about drinks you make, but I'm not gonna. The ones at the bar were cool enough to blog about!

A while ago, a friend of mine posted about the bomb.com margarita at Anejo that is tamarindo flavored and garnished with tamarindo Mexican candy and I’ve been wanting to try it forever sooo tequila day was the perfect opportunity. Tamarindo is kind of a fruit thing that is used for a lot of Mexican candy, I don’t really know how to describe it so check out the wiki page to learn more :]

The marg was good, a little sweet for my taste…which is kind of saying a lot because I love sweet drinks.

We followed up the drinks with a couple of Patron shots, because why not?

Bleghhhh. I can’t remember the last time I had a tequila shot.

The closer of the night was a jalapeno margarita.

I am legit one of the worst Mexicans ever because I can’t do spicy stuff. Some crushed red pepper, sure. A little Tapatio, okay. Red sauce from the Mexican food places for burritos and rolled tacos, down. Anything more than that, nope. So choosing a jalapeno margarita was a little bold for me.

#nomakeupselfie

It seems like it was just a house lime margarita with cut up jalapenos in there to add some flavor and INTIMIDATION. Besides the jalapenos floating in there…so were the seeds! And everyone knows the seeds are what gives the jalapenos their spiciness. I kind of had to be careful when drinking it, I was scared a piece of jalapeno would come up through the straw, I’d chew on it, and then die.

It was good…this one was a little sweet too, but it was cool to try it out!

No hangover this morning, but it was hard getting out of bed and going to work.

Weekend Update: DALE!

What. A. Weekend. It was so much fun :]

Friday: I headed up to Anaheim to watch some Yankees baseball and hang out with Holley. The game was a stinker because the Yanks lost and Angels stadium no longer carries my favorite… a yard of margarita. I had to settle for the tiny ones from the bar. Watched a sweet post game fireworks show, I love fireworks!

Shout out to my super oily nose!

I'm sad we lost. She's happy they won. 

So pretty! 

After the game we headed to The OC, had some drinks, and played some ping pong. Also ran into a guy named Steve. He lived every baseball fan’s dream and went to all 162 game of the Yankees 2011 season. Scored a copy of his book. I can’t wait to read it!  

 

Saturday: Game 2. Got to the game early and “tailgated” except not really because there’s no booze allowed in the parking lot of the stadium. I poured my vodka sprite into my Rubio’s cup from lunch and got a lot of buzzed. Watch a horse cop (booze surveillance) get his panties in a bunch because the parking security told him he’s in the way of the cars and needs to move. “We’re doing official police business. I’m not just a guy with a badge and a gun who thinks he can do whatever he wants…” Yankees lost this second game, met up with friends that were in town for the game.   

More margaritas!

Our sweet seats we "upgraded" to :]

Headed to The OC again and our ping pong plans were postponed due to the UFC fight. Man that is a brutal sport. Didn't end up playing ping pong since the table was stashed away for the fight. Played some pool, but I had to cut the night short because I wasn't feeling well…migraine and tiredness are not a good mix.

Sunday: Woke up early and headed back to San Diego to catch my dad before he left to wish him a happy Father’s day but I missed him. Spent the morning shopping for a gift for him and somehow went from buying a card with Padres tickets for the following Sunday, to a digital camera, to a new grill. How did that happen?!! Lol.

Took off at night to meet up with Caroline and Chelsea for the Ke$ha/Pitbull show…which was interesting to say the least. Got there about an hour before show time and the tailgate lot was essentially empty. It was fun people watching Ke$ha’s crazy fans. Lots of glitter, eye shadow, lack of clothes, fur coats, and guyliner…among other nonsense...but to each their own. The opening band/crew was a bunch of Australian kids that were pretty much in training for Thunder From Down Under. Chelsea was the first to spot some baseball players…Casey Kelly who we've met before and Yonder Alonso from the Padres.

#tresamigos <3

Casey Kelly! Padres pitcher.

YONDER ALONSO! Padres 1st baseman.

The best way to describe Ke$ha’s show was a combination between a shit show and a tranny orgy. I didn’t realize how totally vulgar and inappropriate some of her music is. It was kind of sucky because there were kids in the audience. Didn't get very good pictures because I just had my phone, but they wouldn't do either show justice.

L-R: Bunny Rabbit, Ke$ha, Rooster.

CONFETTI CANNONS!

 Our reason for being there was Pitbull. LOVE his music. It is so fun to dance to. This was definitely one of the best concerts I’ve ever been to. I didn’t sit once throughout his entire set. DALE! Ugh So much fun. I wish last night never ended.

LOVE HIM!

This Monday morning decided to bring me down from this weekend's could 9…woke up to a screw in my tire, which I just got only about a week ago. Blegh. Got it patched on my way to work...but still lame. 

Bring on the week!

Easter Sunday

Easter is one of my favorite holidays. My family and a lot of our friends get together at a lake/campground about an hour north called Lake Skinner and have such a fun filled day.

As with any celebration, there is always SO. MUCH. FOOD. Our potluck/buffet/whateveryouwannacallit consisted of carne asada, chicken, hot dogs, lots of pasta, salad, rice, beans, and a bunch of dessert…including my 1^st ever from scratch carrot cake cupcackes [recipe will be posted later this week!]

We do so much during the day and it usually pans out like this:

11:00-2:00 Grub on food. No pictures of that…it isn't very pretty.

2:00-3:00/4:00 Volleyball tournament.

Our net kept sliding down...duct tape to the rescue!

4:00-5:00 Potato sack races, Egg balance & dizzy bat, Three-legged race.

5:00-sunset Easter egg hunt, four and confetti egg bomb war!

our easter egg hunters!

sweet action shot!

minus her dodger jacket...super cute little girl

Such an awesome day! I always have so much fun. How was your easter?

#willyoubemyvalentineswap

aaaand Valentine's Day is OVAH! As a single girl, I don't hate Valentine's Day...but I don't love it. It kind of just meh, another day. Mine was spent sitting in history class, followed by drinks at On Th Border with my friends. I'm sure my view on love day will change once I fall in looOOoOOove. Haha. I actually meant to blog some photos of my favorite hollywood men, but I didn't get around to it. I guess it's just something to look forward to in the future!

So, the title...#willyoubemyvalentineswap. Kayyyyyyyy, and her friend Eryka hosted a Valentine's Day swap and I figured I might as well make sure I have at least one Valentine this year...so I signed right up :]

I was Rachel over at Shooting The Moon's Valentine and I really wanted to rock this swap since it was my first ever, so I kind of stressed over it a little.

She pointed out that she likes to run, turquoise, gold, chevron pattern, jelly beans, flowers, and cooking. 

I hit up my favorite store ever...World Market and was on a mission to score some sweet stuff. I kind of had a little trouble staying within the $10 limit, so I didn't and exceeded it. Unfortunately my package kind of doesn't look like it...but it's the thought that counts, right?

[L-R Red Velvet Pancacke Mix, Turquoise Stud 

Earrings, Face Mask, Eye Mask, V-Day Jelly Bellies]

Red Velvet Pancakes: She likes to cook. I figured I'd help out with her & her husband's Valentine's day and give her something to whip up for breakfast since I assumed her Husband Jase [what a cool name!] had plans for dinner all set up and I didn't want to ruin them by sending the heart shaped pasta that I would have loved to send her!

Valentine's Day Jelly Beans: They were the second thing I saw. They were on her list and an alternative to those candy chalk hearts with love notes. Too cute.

*At this point I had reached the $10 threshold but felt it was a lame swap so I kept shopping!

Turquoise Stud Earrings: I had to get her something else so the gift wouldn't be so lame, and after stalking her blog [while still in the store!] it looked like she wears more studs than dangly earrings, so studs it was. and Turquoise...another check off the list!!

Face mask & Eye mask: The baskets by the checkout counter got me. I thought they were too cute NOT to include so what the heck, purchased. 

I was pretty excited about my purchases that I couldn't wait to get home and pack my box, write my letter, doodle some on the box, and ship out and then this happened...

I sealed my box WITHOUT my letter! Oops!

My reply from Rachel..."I got your adorable package for the valentines swap today! Thank you so so much!!! It was so dang adorable and SO me!" and I got a follow, so I'm gonna say I think I did pretty well!

On a side note to Rachel, I noticed on one of your blogs you wanted to DIY letters for your home...

Check out your local World Market! Letters were $8 each! Takes away from the DIY-ness, but they're super cute!!! IDK where showing you what I didn't get you falls on the etiquette scale, but I couldn't resist! 

Also, I did some impulse shopping for myself...

Now onto my gift!

Ever expect a package and you run to the mailbox every day to see if it's arrived and then are disappointed because it's not there? Welp, that was me for like a week and a half and was starting to think my person forgot about me...but it finally arrived on Saturday, Feb. 9th! Yay for Joni over at Blended With Love for coming through!

It was sealed with pink zebra tape, SO MUCH FUN! that I forgot to photograph.

So many awesome things! Yummy smelling lotion, red nail polish...which is awesome since I'm totally out, a little carrying case thing for pretty much anything, a huge tube of mini M&M's which I sucked down in a heart beat, 3d heart stickers which kind of inspired me to make home made Valentines but I never got around to, some sticky notes on a mini chevron clipboard [how cute, where do you find something like that?!!] and a cute rope bracelet with little charms on it! 

Definitely loved everything. Thanks so much!

Overall I'd say successful swap! I can't wait to do another one!