Life in Tartan

"The champagne is flat and the caviar has run out—will it never end?" kind of ridiculousness, sparkly laughing adventures abound. And allthecheesegritsindc. var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-26234594-1']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.typ e = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })();

[viciouslycyd]

[lifeintartan]

This.

[sashayrae]

The upside to tax season in the office:

Everyone speaks like a fucking truck driver.

[its-the-little-things-that-count]

[lifeintartan]

yes.

[brookesnooks-deactivated2015030]

Look, I like going out and I like being single, but a growing part of me would rather just stay home, cook food with someone I really like, and do nothing. Well, that’s not a really strong pitch, “Come cook food with me and do nothing.” Maybe that’s my problem.

-Aziz Ansari.

Aziz, we should probably just get married.

(via tracysays)

This. So very much so.

[lifeintartan]

Random bits and pieces

New running shoes, completely different style than I am used to (generally more stability bc bad ankle), and love them. Feels like air.

Friend had a scary biopsy + surgery today, which I was supposed to have as well (Twins in the worst way). Mine's rescheduled because I fail at life, but she's home and just fine. Phew.

Ashes! I always love this day, renewal and refocus and all. #lifeofalapsedcatholic

Liking my black dress + blue suede shoes + pearls & jcrew/kate spade sparkles galore outfit. Feel like I'm more productive when I actually put on makeup...

This behemoth of a bag is saving my life right now.

And that is why we can't buy all the things on jcrew factory right now.

Livetweeted all the energy fun from SOTU, thus beat our competition, woo.

Sometimes you need the Haven't seen you in awhile hh to snowball into We've invited so many people we had to reserve the entire basement of Hill Country.

Instead of giving something up this year, I'm trying to "be a better person" - more volunteering and the like. This weekend, animal shelter & donating alllllll the clothes. Serious closet purge, good for everyone.

Don't think I handle going out tomorrow. Just want some wine & cheese sans pink hearts and teddy bears - is that so hard?

Liked a past fling's check-in on foursquare, and he has texted me 13 times this week... One click does not equate I want to ever spend time with you. Welp.

Smack in the middle of work travel conference media crazy hell. In the office 10 days for the next month. Annnddd, go.

[lifeintartan]

The one time Ryan Lochte was in DC and girls refused to party with him.

Apparently, Lochte was frequenting my former apartment, I mean, bar, Local 16, during his jaunt to DC...

And, because he can't form complete sentences on his own...his managers started calling some of the more well-known DC party girls...

And, asked them if they, and their "hot skinny blonde" friends, would come party with him...

And, several of said no...

And, his people responded with, "you don't say no to Ryan"...

And, they said "eff you."

Aw, I pick smart friends.

Besides, who wants to see him anywhere with clothes on?

[sweet-illusions]

[lifeintartan]

Perfect reminder on a dreary Monday.

[lifeintartan]

Hehehehe! Muppet Lady Grantham!

[tallgirltales]

Cute chevron mini dress for less than $100 at Piperlime.

[lifeintartan]

May need to be mine. May make me too dizzy.. Hmmmmmm.

[tallgirltales]

Lovely neutrals | Anthro

[lifeintartan]

Was expecting the usual _400 price tag for Anthro jewelry, but not even close!!

58? Yup, this is happening.

[targetstyle]

The Crush

Scene from the Prabal Gurung for Target commercial. Sketch by Prabal Gurung.

[lifeintartan]

yessssss

[lifeintartan]

21 days

WHO: Me, my bright blue lululemon pants, and hot pink Nikes.

WHAT: People claim it takes 21 days to make/break a habit.I love a good experiment. So, time for a test - 21 days of working out!

As of Sunday, Jan 13th, I began my "21 days of working out." Still standing...but we'll see. 

WHERE: Every Vida around DC.

WHEN: January 13th - February 3rd

WHY: I recently committed to 8 months with my personal trainer to help get back on track. Am quite the relapsed athlete (pro tennis, D1 rowing), severe rheumatoid arthritis, and insert-23423432-excuses-why-I-fall-off-the-wagon.  I want working out - the me-time of working out - to be an immediate part of my day, not because I have to, but because I want to.

ODDS & ENDS: In terms of exercise, with pt (weight training & TRX), barre classes, and varied cardio (elliptical, high incline treadmill walks, erg, slowly getting back into running), there's enough variety to prevent overworking one muscle group in particular.  And, if I feel like death, then, it'll have to stop.

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Meant to start tracking this venture on the first day, will try to get better about this. But, I can tell you that on Day 6, I REALLY WANT A CUPCAKE.

That said, I woke up this morningcravingbarre class because my muscles are in need of a good stretch.

Onwards!

[theeverygirl]

Rifle Paper phone cases

[lifeintartan]

J'adore, j'adore!

[lifeintartan]

Neurotic redecorating - Step 1: Gold Spray Paint

After a week of strict bed rest and pain meds, my neurotic self came up with a multitude of redecorating ideas. My lived-in apartment needs a little refreshing, a good reorganization...

And, gold spray paint.

It may have been the demerol+ambien talking, but this! I think I can't possibly mess this up...

[heartthrobbiest-deactivated2017]

[andthenitsperfect]

thanks again, homeland for writing in another hot guy character in peter quinn.

[peoniesandcocktails]

Need this here.

[lifeintartan]

just. love.

[theanimalblog]

The marmots and me: The schoolboy, 8, who has struck up a remarkable friendship with a colony of alpine animals. Read more

[lifeintartan]

omg so cute!

[ilovecharts]

[lifeintartan]

Reblog as a reminder - useful converter chart.