Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Quote of the Day

"Happiness often sneaks in through a door
you didn't know you left open."
-John Barrymore

Where the Wild Things Are

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Ok so, I, as a 22-year-old adult, am super excited for this movie to come out. I remember reading Where the Wild Things Are as a kid. That being said, am I the only one who things that this movie is going to be totally terrifying for children?? When I was young, I was scared to death of ET, Edward Scissorhands, etc. I feel like this movie is going to be like that for many kids. I mean, yes, the movie is based off of a child's imagination but I'm not sure an actual child viewing the movie is going to comprehend that. I think all they're going to see are giant furry monsters. Just saying...

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Quote of the Day

"After a while, you just want to be with
the one who makes you laugh."
-Mr. Big (Sex in the City)

I'm back!!

So sorry for my absence for the past week... I needed a little break. But during my time away I had the most amazing day at a concert we call Sunday in the Country - a full day of country music!! Some of you may think this sounds like torture but to all of you who have been to country concerts, you know the truth. Here are some pics from that fantastic day!
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sold out crowd!
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me & em!
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cowboy boots <3
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me, danielle, & our fave twins
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a little craziness
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everyone lean back!
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when our man, darius rucker, came on stage!

p.s. it's been quite cold around these parts the past few days & I do not like it one bit! Ugh. Come back summer!!

Monday, September 21, 2009

Sunflowers <3

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Someone in my little town decided to give everyone a little added joy at the start of this fall... with acres and acres of sunflowers! This is just one tiny field of them. There's about 6 all over my town. There are sunflowers EVERYWHERE! How can you not look at them and be totally happy? I don't think it's possible. They are starting to "frown" a bit though, which means they will soon be leaving us. So I had to snap a few pics to make them last :) enjoy!

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Quote of the Day

"Why try to fit in when you were born to stand out?"-How to Deal

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

VMA best & worst

After flipping through pics from the red carpet Sunday night at the VMAs, I've picked a few of my faves and not-so-faves of the evening...

First of all, Lady Gaga has officially lost her damn mind...
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Phantom of the Opera?? This was prob her most normal outfit of the night.... as scary as that is.
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Some may call this creative and artistic, maybe even metaphorical. I call it creepy.
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I'm wondering how she navigated herself on stage with red lace over her face.... this again reminds me of blood. Which is creepy... again.
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What does one call this? Is it a nest? Are you a bird, Lady Gaga?

Whew... she's exhausting. To me, there's a difference between being edgy and fashion-forward and completely insane. Ms. Gaga has totally crossed that line.

And on that note... here's some more horrible ensembles (in my opinion).
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Kanye, I still hate you. And you look like a tool with that bottle of liqueur in your hand. And as for your girl... what the hell is that?? I guess Amber Rose wanted to know what it's like to be a snake? Ugh.
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Stephanie Pratt, you look like a 14-year-old girl dressing in her mom's clothes. Please eat a sandwich.
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GASP! Pink and Shakira wore the same dress! To the same event! And neither look too happy about it. Ok, let's play that game... who wore it best?? I'm leaning Shakira.
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Oh Katy Perry, you look like a figure skater who's missing her skates. I love the top half, but maybe if it were an actual dress...
Luckily you're hot enough to pull this off. Touche.
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Jolene, I love you show Nitrus Circus but the VMAs are not the prom... just saying.

And my very few faves...
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Ms. Chung, fab as always.
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Amerie with a simple, tastful, flattering number. That color is perf on you.
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This black & white wrap mini is oh-so-pretty on your silhouette, LC. And your hair is so chic... very Taylor Swift ;)
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Gorgeous, Nelly. Just gorgeous. As usual.
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You know you love her, xoxo. Yes Leighton, yes I do. I'm a little undecided on those shoes, though. They're fab, but do they give her kankles??
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Tory Burch, you are just so cute.

Annnd that's all folks! :)

Quote of the Day

"One good thing about music - when it hits you,
you feel no pain."
-Bob Marley

Monday, September 14, 2009

The Diss of the Century

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OMG.
No you didn't, Kanye. Not even cool.

If any of you have been hiding under a rock and haven't heard or seen what Kanye West did to poor Taylor Swift last night at the VMAs here's a quick recap...
Taylor won the VMA for Best Female Video of the Year and was on stage accepting her award and giving her thanks when Kanye came up, took the mic from her, and said "Oh sorry Taylor, I'm happy for you & I'ma let you finish but I just wanted to say that Beyonce had the best video of all time!"

Now, honestly, I could say a lot of very, very angry words about this but I'll keep it short and sweet.

Kanye,
You are a selfish, cocky SOB. You ARE NOT God, as you may think. And although you may also think that your opinion matters to the entire world, you are sadly mistaken. Taylor Swift is the shit. And even though you're obviously jealous of her early, young success (since you failed miserably as a young man), that was just about the rudest, most disrespectful display of actions I've ever seen, and Taylor is about the last person who deserves that. I will never again purchase your music.

Taylor,
You go girl!!! You are an amazingly talented, humble, successful, beautiful, intelligent young lady & you handled yourself with such grace, it makes me proud! You're awesome.

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(Later in the show, Beyonce won the VMA for Best Video of the Year - ironic Kanye. Should have just kept your mouth shut ass hole. When Beyonce accepted her award, she called Taylor back on the stage to have her moment.)

Beyonce,
I have tons of respect for you for what you did. You obviously didn't agree with Kanye's actions. I've never really been a huge fan of yours but now I kinda like you. You def did the right thing.

I've heard rumors that it was a set up, but I don't think it is. They all looked so shocked. Any opinions?

Sunday, September 13, 2009

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Danny Lee Gruzs
May 9, 1987 - September 13, 2008


Today marks the one year anniversary of my dear friend Danny's death. Over the past 10-ish years I've lost several young friends and acquaintances to completely different tragic incidences. Danny and my friend Sara, who died when we were just 13, were the two who were closest to me. While today is incredibly painful, I have to remember the good times I had with Danny and understand that fate had it's hand in his life. I have always been a strong believer in fate... in fact, my tattoo on my foot reads "fate always wins." I think it's my personal justification for so many young deaths in my life.

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He was a natural goof ball. He alway had a silly grin on his face and always had something up his sleeve. I can still hear his dumb little laugh, which always made me laugh, too. When he walked across the stage at our high school graduation he threw up his hands and yelled "stay classy North Harford!" Just one example of Danny's silly, charismatic personality. I feel so blessed to have known him and have him in my life for as long as I did. And now he's in a better place where he can watch over all of us. Keep gruzsin' Danny. Miss you everyday.

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To all of you who ever consider driving after drinking, let Danny's story be a lesson to you. It's never worth your, or someone else's life.

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This is a poem which always seems to comfort me...

Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the mornings hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight,
I am the soft stars that shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there, I did not die.

~Author unknown

Friday, September 11, 2009

Favorites

A few of my favorite things...
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Here in Maryland we're experiencing a helluva noreaster right now. We're talking constant downpour. As much as I hate rain usually, I must say, I love days like these when the rain just refuses to quit. I'd much rather it rain heavily all day than rain for a bit and then clear up... I guess that shows my love for consistency. Kinda feel like curling up in a big hoody and watching a movie or cuddling with my pup... all of which, I'm already doing! :) Here's some of my favorties of the moment...

1. watching lucy dog dream (I wonder what they're always chasing...)
2. eyelashes
3. people smell... how every person has their own personal scent
4. dejavu
5. hummingbirds
6. baby curls
7. hearing the meaning of people's tattoes
8. how refreshing it feels after washing my face in the morning
9. coming home after being away for a while
10. chili's margaritas :)

I took this pic at Jockey's Ridge in OBX last year. The two little dudes are my friends Johnson and Bill. Speaking of OBX, we just started planning our annual trip in January! I'm sooo stoked :)

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Quote/Pic of the Day

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"Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world."
-Marilyn Monroe

photo credit: condenastart.com

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Labor Day Weekend in Pics :)

Hope ya'll had an ahhhmazing Labor Day weekend! Mine was seriously perf. Here are some snaps from it!
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Sunset on the bay after happy hour at Ra sushi bar downtown.
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Group aerial shot!
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My sis & I at the O's game.
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Down da yard, hon.
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Out with the boys.
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crazy jacob.
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Soaking up the sun out on the boat!
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I'M ON A BOAT!
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Billiam & I riding in the back of the truck after the boat's motor nearly fell off.
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Chespeake Bay + crab pot=<3

What were you up to this holiday weekend??!

Friday, September 4, 2009

Check you out...

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...Rumer Willis. Hello. Fab. This Zac Posen number is totes amazing on her.

Anyways... Happy Labor Day weekend!!! Rock some white like Ms. Willis, why don't ya.

I will be home. Lots of activities! :)
xoxo <3
Jess

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Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Quote of the Day

"I'd rather laugh with the sinners, than cry with the saints."
-Billy Joel

Favorites

A few of my favorite things...
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Since autumn seems to have suddenly tightened it's grasp on us Marylanders with unseasonably mild weather, I've been thinking about my favorite things about this beautiful season. Here are just a few...

1. NO HUMIDITY!
2. the smell of bonfire
3. football
4. being able to open all the windows in the house
5. crickets chirping gently at night
6. scarves
7. pumpkin fluff (way better than any pumpkin pie I've ever tasted)
8. Halloween!! (because it brings out the kid in all of us & dressing up is fun at any age)
9. the prospect of new year approaching
10. being able to wear more layers, specifically my vast boot collection
*11. and (at the risk of sounding cliche) the beautiful colors of leaves changing

What are some of your favorite things about fall?

photo credit: me!!! taken last year during my January trip to the OBX

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

*Sigh*

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Today has been a bad day. I don't really feel like talking :( On days like these I have to repeat this fortune over and over again in my head.

I actually cracked this out of a fortune cookie about 5 years ago. I loved it so much, it has been a permanent fixture in my car(s) since. It's a simple reminder that always seems to help keep me going.