2008...the unofficial recap

At the end of the year, everyone generally sits back and reflects on what they did or how great the year was for them.
I’d like to take this opportunity to do things my way (like always) and go a completely different route.
I’m going to let you in on a little insight...the things I DID NOT DO or SAY in 2008.
You can draw your own conclusions at the end as to which ones will make the TO DO list for 2009.

Let’s start with the things LL didn’t SAY in 2008:
"No thank you, I don’t feel like going to happy hour after work on Friday"
"Go ahead and tie that bow for me"
“This doesn’t match. Oh well"
“I’m so over wearing my leggings”
“Of course it doesn’t have to be perfect”
“Ok. Let’s go with your idea instead of mine”
“No thank you, I don’t want any wine”
“Ugh. I hate reality shows”
“Aren’t Spencer and Heidi the cutest couple?”
“You had me at Hello”
“A quarterback? I’m not interested”
“I think I’ll go in to work this weekend”
“I’m using my vote for that Archuletta kid”
"I really wish Brangelina would have some more kids"
"My word! Pam Anderson looks stunning"
"Has anyone see my false teeth lying around?"
"Amy Winehouse is truly and inspiration to todays youth"
"Yuck. Guacamole"

And on to the amazing list of things LL didn’t DO in 2008:
Adopt a child from Malawi
Give birth to twins
Record a county album
Score the winning touchdown in the Super Bowl
Finish the Iron Man in 10 hours
Finish the Iron Man at all
Compete in the Iron Man
Start an underground fight club
Pose for a Playboy photo shoot
Win an Olympic gold medal
Compete in the Olympics
Take a journey south of the equator
Buy a pair of Ugg boots
Make out with Joaquin Phoenix
Live in the actual city of Phoenix
Solve a homicide investigation via interrogation and jazz hands
Write a novel
Invest in stand up comedy classes
Attend a live taping of the Oprah show
Attend a live taping of the Rachel Ray show
Attend a live taping of anything
Take a sunset tour of the city lights in a hot air balloon
Knit a sweater for a dog
Knit a sweater for a cat
Design my own line of knitted clothes for animals
Eat a cheeseburger from McDonald’s
Marry a quarterback
Star in a Broadway play
Discover the secret of life
Give into the Twilight phenomenon
Take candy from a stranger

Ive got a long year of not accomplishing things ahead of me. Here goes nothing. Or everything. I cant be certain what you would say in the situation.

Wishing everyone the best in 2009!
LL

Fashion Forward

Are you having trouble trying to pick out the perfect outfit for the New Year's Eve parties tonight?

Do you want to look highly fashionable but be comfortable at the same time?

Are you looking to fit in with the crowd but also express your own personal style?

Kara has it all figured out:

The Cutest Christmas Love Birds

Preparing for 2009

I can not believe that 2008 is fast approaching its end.
I haven't even started on my goals list for 2009 or my recap of 2008.

But I did decide (maybe) on a new blog background for the new year.

Actually, I'm just trying this one on for fun right now. Kinda like wearing a pair of shoes around the store whilst still shopping to see if they mesh well with your everyday life. *

*Retail workers hate that but I think its ok. Try it next time. You'll thank LL.

It's been a while since the last blog.
Everyday I think of a great post but then I get side tracked and busy and forget.

This is a mini re cap of all the ideas in my mind the past two weeks that I was going to blog about.

First, I am obsessed with the idea of Santa bringing me a dog for Christmas. Specifically one that looks like this little guy I found and AAWL. And I want to name him Joaquin (JOE for short).

Stay tuned for more information on this topic. I'm sure if Santa comes thru on this I will turn into one of those crazy "dog moms" with pics and posts of his day to day activities. And I'm also one of those people who think it's hilarious to dress up dogs in outfits...so that might be comical.

Second, Toastmasters is going so great. Last week I won the "Best Speaker" award! I'm zoned in to get this stand up comic thing underway once the public speaking fear relinquishes.*

* yes I used that word correctly.

Third (and maybe the most exciting)....THE CARDINALS MADE THE PLAYOFFS! What an amazing year for Arizona. Steph, Corrine, Jessica and I were at the title clinching game last week. Happy Birthday Stephwana! I told them to win a title for you. You're welcome.

Fourth, my new obsession in the car: Lady GaGa. I can't explain it but the entire cd puts me in a good mood. Feel free to give it a listen. Then follow it up with Britney's new cd, Circus. You'll enjoy that one too.

And lastly, you know how I love Michael Buble?

That is all.

Now I have to get some shopping/holiday projects...wish me luck!

True Love

WELL, as it turns out...it was meant to be!

I let the leggings go after St Louis and guess what?!

They came back to me...in the form of Kelly Ripa.

The "Legging Conspiracy of TMH" was put to an end yesterday when Ryan informed me that last week Ms. Ripa wore leggings on her show.

And, as we all know, she is not Lindsey Lohan.

In fact, she is a daily fashion icon to women across America.

Here is the video to prove it:

If you haven't guessed by now, I immediately jumped back on the legging train by wearing them at yesterdays TMH Thanksgiving.

Cleverly named yesterday's "turkey leggings".

Don't worry, I made sure to take a picture to add to the LL & Leggings photo album.

I've got game...

You know how I know how to impress the dudes?

Football Sunday.

Friends.

Beer.
Buffalo Wild Wings.

A boy I like.
Coversation about "Sex Wars"*

I see this:

Right before I see this:

I may write a letter to BWW about the poor quality of the barstools and their inability to hold my body weight when excited.

* "Sex Wars" is a new TMH obsession. No further explanation needed.

Meet Me in St Louis

Update on the vacation front (in a well organized list, of course):

• Charlie missed his mommy
• I now know how fall color schemes were developed
• I want a home in St Louis (spring-fall only!)
• I love St Charles and a darling scrapbook store, "Rock Paper Scissors"
• The Cardinals made the Rams cry (and I got to look at #7 from the back the whole game)
• I rode my first big city train
• I come home tomorrow

More details and pics to be posted when i get back!