Southbound 35

I am about to be Southbound 35 headed to Austin for the weekend -- soooo excited!! I hope that your weekend is as great as you want it to be. XOXO

$6 Dream Job

I'm sure some of you have heard of the guerrilla marketing genius that is Alec Brownstein. For everyone else who is clearly in hiding, he is behind the one-of-a-kind $6 Google Job Experiment.

This is the stuff dreams are made of, people. If you want it - go get it. And for him to be in advertising ... (sigh). This is brilliant.

Click the link - here - to see the video version.

Welcome Back

Welcome back, friends!!

It has been a while, but I am back and going to try my best to update much more frequently. So much has been going on lately that honestly for a while, I completely forgot about my blog. Sad face.

I am trying to figure out a new direction to take this blog. It has been such a mish mosh of what I'm thinking/feeling/loving/hating, and I have a few ideas for where I want it to go. So stay tuned until I figure all of that out.

So, without further adieu, here's what's on my mind this evening:

1. Modern Family

If you aren't watching, what the hell are you doing on Wednesday nights at 8 CT/9 ET?!?! I'm so serious. I have never wanted to cry (laughing), pee in my pants (laughing) or keel over from stomach pains (laughing) so much with one show. This is single handedly the BEST new show on television. Do I have you convinced yet? If not, watch full episodes on ABC.com or click here -- you'll thank me later. Also worth noting that they are re-airing the whole season again this summer. Yes please.

2. Mirassou Cabernet Sauvignon

I was never one for drinking red wine -- it always seemed so strong, so tart and really 'heavy' (for lack of a better word.) Introduce: Mirassou Cabernet Sauvignon. This is such a terrific wine, it actually needs no introduction. It has a hint of berries/sweetness at the end, so it leaves your taste buds wanting more. It has the taste of a white, dessert wine yet it has all of the body of a normal Cab. Perfection. I don't think anyone does it better than them. What's even better is that the Albertson's in my neighborhood sells it for $8.99 (normal retail is around $12.00-$13.00). Yes. Under $10.00 for a wonderful beverage. Need I say more?

3. The Pioneer Woman (blog)

Ever just eaten lunch and been incredibly full but then you looked at pictures of your favorite food and now you're ravenous? Well, ThePioneerWoman.com will have that effect on you. Not only does she look like a phenomenal cook, but she is one hell of a photographer. She has step-by-step picture instructions of how to make her delectable treats, and lets just say I might not cook any of it (because I'm not a great chef) but I love pretending to learn. Food Porn. That is the best way of describing her site.

4. Radio Contests

I feel like I'm reliving my late middle school/early high school days. I have become completely obsessed with trying to win contests on the radio. I won tickets to a concert last spring and I'm not sure if there is something in the air, but I can't give it up trying. I have been caller #3, #14, #28, #32 (winner is caller #33 .. damnit!!) I am determined to win. I will let y'all know as soon as I do (notice I am not saying IF.)

5. Fedoras

Laugh all you want, but I have really gotten into this lately. Right now I'm only sporting it with swimwear or when I'm lounging, but it is so multipurpose. A. It protects you from unwanted sunrays B. Ensures that your head does not get burnt (because who wants to use sunscreen on your head) C. Looks so cute D. Looks so cute (I realize I repeated myself.)

I'm also off to Austin this weekend to look for an apartment to move into in August, and to overall have a good time. I am so excited!! I am sure I'll have plenty to write about after that.

Well anyway, that's all for now. So happy to have you back (if any of you still check in) :)