Hello, Internet. I’ve really enjoyed writing this blog. Unfortunately, I really don’t feel like I have the time to keep it up. I do appreciate all the encouragement and support I’ve received. Hopefully, I’ll have more time for blogging down the road. Until then, I’m going to stop blogging for a while. Real life is calling!
Love, Melissa xxoo
This is how my dog slept for hours this morning. Proof he is the master cuddler.
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.
Hello, Internet. I know it’s been a while. I am trying really hard to be positive, but things have been a little difficult lately. I can’t go into specifics here, but let’s just say something happened at my company. And now…I am feeling a little lost. It stinks because I was genuinely happy. But life is about change and evolution, so I guess it’s my turn to evolve. I am trying to be really positive about this and look at it as an opportunity, but I must admit it’s hard at times. Maybe it’ll teach me something about perseverance and patience. Actually screw that, I just want to be back to the type A working girl I’ve always been. In the meantime, I will stop feeling sorry for myself and update my blog regularly. I’ll stop my own pity party and put my big girl pants on. I really believe this could be an opportunity. I just have to figure that part out. Onward and upward!
I get a lot of questions on my blog about my glasses. First of all, thanks for noticing! I actually got them at Anthropologie. They are those reader glasses that basically magnify everything. I saw the frames in the store and loved them. I had my eye doctor pop out the reader lenses and put real lenses in for me. They actually work great. Here’s the best part…They were only $40, so I bought an extra pair. Ollie chewed my first pair of frames. I took the chewed up frames to the eye doctor and he popped out the lenses and put them in my spare set in a matter of minutes. That never would’ve happened with other glasses. They hold up great and I don’t feel so guilty about having so many glasses when the frames are only $40 a pop. The next time you’re looking for cute glasses, check out places like Anthropologie.
Are you filtering your water? You should. The amount of toxic chemicals in tap water is horrifying. Of course, it’s better to drink tap and not bottled, but it’s best to filter it first. I did a bunch of research about what type of filter was best and what toxins it should remove. It turns out this PUR is one of the best and it’s under $40. I swear our water tastes 100 times better, and as a result I’m drinking more water. Thought you should know. It’s well worth the $40.
This old church is now a residence. I’ve been eyeing it for years and it’s finally for sale- and get this- for only $759k! That may seem high, but that’s really low for Hoboken. We aren’t ready to buy this now, but I WANT! Do you think it’ll still be available in a few years? I’ve always wanted to live in an old church and this pretty one is right in my favorite town just a few blocks from where I am now.
I just finished my Christmas shopping (with the exception of Hubbs)!!!! I know this makes me a complete weirdo, but at least I’m not a slacker weirdo. By the way, I LOVE Christmas!
Guess who’s dog sitting?
My attitude is that, in a contest between billionaires and millionaires, they should be able to figure out how to divvy up their profits in a way that serves their fans who are allowing them to be making all this money.
*I’m reblogging this because I think it applies to US Government and the whole banking situation too. Shouldn’t government and bankers be able to find a way to divvy up their ridiculous profits and spending so the people who are allowing them to make all this money don’t go into the poorhouse?
I LOVE this look. I must try to replicate it.
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I saw this dog high chair in Bed, Bath & Beyond. I’m a dog nut and even I think this is crazy.
Mom, you said we could go for a walk!
In church they teach you to forgive because you have been forgiven. I believe that, but I don’t always have an easy time with it. For the past year, I’ve been estranged from a very close family member. I knew in my heart of hearts that I had to forgive and move forward, and yet I felt too hurt (and maybe proud) to actually do it. For nearly a year now, I’ve been carrying around this heavy feeling in my chest. I knew it would probably go away if I just picked up the phone, but still I felt too hurt. For a million worthy reasons, I picked up the phone today and made an attempt to bury the hatchet. I already feel so much lighter. In a very good way, I feel more open. I wish I could have let it go sooner. I hope in the future I can get over my own hurt, pride and anger and tell myself to take a deep breath, let it go and forgive. In the future, I hope to remember that forgiveness heals all parties involved. Forgive because you have been forgiven. I knew church was right. I just had to get out of my own way so I could listen.
* I chose today to make the call because it’s Veteran’s Day. My grandfather was a veteran. He’s no longer here, so I thought the best way I could honor him was to try to mend our family. Love you, Pap. xoxo
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