Loose Ends

This post is going to be a little sporadic, so bear with me.

Part One: Fettucine Alfredo, the ultimate comfort food.

I used Giada's recipe as a reference (less lemon juice, no lemon zest, add green peas, sprinkle parsley) and it turned out pretty delicious. Dad and Nick devoured it, which is a pretty high compliment considering how critical Nick can be of my cooking ("You're a woman! You're supposed to be like Martha Stewart! You belong in the kitchen, you have to make only delicious things!).

Part Two: The Crazy Things You Do When You Become a Blogger

I went Christmas shopping in Connecticut (yay, no sales tax!) yesterday and finally got all of my gifts squared away. As a congratulatory measure, I took some time to do a little light shopping (there were some amazing sales going on, I can't pass that up) and found myself taking outfit pictures in the dressing room. I don't know how this happened, and I apologize to the general public.

Featuring:

dress, Modcloth; cardigan, Old Navy; scarf, American Apparel; boots, Kenneth Cole

This dress is so comfortable and so cute. I've worn it countless times, overall a great purchase. Thanks, Modcloth!

To make up for my social faux pas, I bought a top at H&M for $5 that I have been eyeing for two months and a really comfy pair of jeggings (with pockets!) at NY&Co. for $13. Success!

Part Three: Out-take

This is my Mary-Kate Olsen impression, it is inspired by this: Very Mary-Kate

Okay, now I seriouslyyyyy need to start packing and doing laundry. I have a job interview tomorrow and I am signing the lease for my apartment/hunting for furniture! But I have SO MUCH to do before then, gah!

8 days!

I have two favorite holidays: Halloween and Thanksgiving.

The former has already passed, but the latter is quickly approaching and I CAN'T WAIT.

While I also enjoy Christmas and the 4th of July (anything involving good food and/or fireworks works for me), I am a huge fan of stuffing, cranberry sauce, and corn bread.

So, when I came across this earlier, I was curious, then disgusted, then I was really curious.

Am I crazy? Has my inner fat kid reached critical mass? Has my desire for sweet potato casserole clouded my better judgement? Please, either tell me I'm gross or come bake it with me next week.

KITTIES!

In addition to shoes and baked goods, I have a deep affection for baby animals.

Hell, who am I kidding, I love all animals. Anything fluffy gets me into a euphoric state that renders me incapable of normal human speech. I become reduced to a series of coos and ohmygawds and sometimes even twitch uncontrollably.

Anyway. Here is a link to a collection of photographs that had me laughing out loud and wishing my cat wasn't such a snooty little priss.