If I Were a Boy (Part 2)

So, awhile back, I wrote this post for Erin's link up.
But I when I realized my other favorite blogging Erin
and her friend Gay
were doing the same kind of thing
(plus the fact that I didn't have anything else planned for today)
I knew I had to participate.
With a few little revisions.

~

If I were a boy...

I would pee anywhere and everywhere, because I could.

I would always wear baseball hats.

I would drink dark beer, and like it.

I would demand to have my own man cave.

I would take out the trash and do all the yard work.

I wouldn't chew tobacco.

I wouldn't be such a scaredy cat about things.

I would be able to fix anything.

I would never shop at PacSun or HotTopic.

I would leave "I love you...just because" notes and presents often.

Even though I would have really sloppy, chicken scratch handwriting.

 I would play high school football.

I would drive a big SUV or pick-up truck.

I wouldn't talk bad about "chicks" and all the stupid things they do.
(Even though I'd probably think they do lots of stupid things.)

I would be sure to ask her dad before I proposed.

I'd have a dog and love her unconditionally.

I would act really annoyed when my girl asks me for help,
but secretly I would love it.

I wouldn't complain about the ten million questions she asks me each day.

I would be a mama's boy...but not too much.

~


Hugs,

 

The Facts of Yours Truly

I'm linking up with Whitney because 1. I am currently in love with her and her blog and 2. you know I can't come with my own ideas every day.
The Facts of Marianna:
1. I never ever sit on my couch without being wrapped up in a blanket. This is partly because I love to be snuggled in  and partly because my husband keeps our house fa-reeeeezing.
2. I have to sleep with a pillow up against my back.
3. I ate drinking water or soda out of plastic bottles. I'd much rather prefer soda in a can (with a coozie) and water in a Turvis Tumbler, ice, and a straw.
4. I hate when drinks sweat (hence the Turvis and the coozie)  and I hate drinking without a straw.
5. Elephants are my favorite animal. And I plan to ride one before I die.
6. I have rheumatoid arthritis.
7. Sometimes I practice conversations while I straighten my hair in the morning. Not often though, because it usually makes me late.
8. I don't know how to work our TV.
9. I watch the local news every morning with my dog while I eat my breakfast. Except I still never know what's going on in the world.
10. I have a tendency to think I can do almost anything better than whoever is already doing it.
11. I try not to feed into those thoughts, because I realize rationally, they're not true.
12. My least favorite thing to do is car shop. Coincidentally, it's my husband's favorite.
13. I've been eating gluten-free since New Years. I've only cheated once (I had Mexican last week). And I actually don't really hate it. 
14. Robbie gave me Willow as an early college graduation present and at first, I was mad about it, mainly because I was terrified of having that kind of responsibility. 
15. I'm addicted to my iPhone.  I realize admitting this is the first step to recovery.
16. I can't sleep without a fan on. No matter how cold it is.
17. I found out I needed glasses one night when I was watching Superman with my parents. I was 4. 
18. Three day weekends make me happier than almost anything else.
19. I never read. Not because I don't like it,  just because I don't ever make time for it.
20. Thanks to Bonnie and the biggest blogging book club ever,  the above fact will hopefully be changing soon. 

Your turn! What Facts of You would you share if you could?



Hugs,

Hello There

I'm filling in for my mom today.

She had a bit too much fun this weekend

and doesn't feel like blogging.

Plus also, she says she's got one million report cards to do,

whatever that means.

Oh, I'm Roxy by the way.

The other dog.

I know my sister gets a lot of attention around these blog parts

but don't let that fool you.

I'm really the favorite child.

I'm definitely the most well-behaved that's for sure.

Except for that one time last week.

I got a little too excited in dad's man cave.

Don't worry, mom was there to put me to shame.

She thinks this means I won't do it again

but chances are I will.

Sometimes poor choices come over me

and I just can't help it.

I don't know where those came from?
But don't let them fool you,
it's a rough life sometimes being a dog.

I've noticed mom's been trying to do all sorts of outfit posts lately.

She's ridiculous. 

And sometimes I still can't believe I actually live with her full time.

You see, it used to just be me and dad.

I mean she was always around and I always loved her.

But I was my dad's number one girl. 

I got to sleep in the bed next to him every night.

And I got to play with him whenever I wanted.

Now, he's all about her sometimes.

He still has his "all about me" moments.

I guess that's what happens when you're fabulous.

And really I don't mind sharing him with her.

Because she does let me crawl in bed with them when there's room.

And she wakes up with me in the morning to go potty.

We usually lay on the couch together to eat breakfast.

And she rubs this spot behind my ear that is just heavenly. 

Yea that girls alright.

Now the little white dog, 

is a whooooole other story.

I'm still getting used to her crazy antics.

Sincerely,

a day late and a dollar short

Thanks to Twitter,
I've caught wind of some pretty fun link ups
happening in the land of blog lately.

I'm giving you a two-fer today because
I just couldn't decide which one to do.
And actually, one of these was technically supposed to happen yesterday
but I was feeling too Pintastic to do it then.



Speaking of being Pintastic
Thanks to the wonderful world of Pinterest,
I am not only able to teach my class,
decorate my house,
and cook food for my husband
(eh - I still don't really do that last one very good)
but I am also able to dress myself.

I saw this pin a few weeks ago
and literally jumped off the couch
to scour through my closet
and "create" some fun, new outfits.
And the best part is,
I've actually worn them.

Black Dress - Express//Cardigan - Belk//Necklace - Target

I'm the one on the right,

but really I think my only giveaway is the poor photo quality

and the awkward pose. 

The outfit seems on point, if I do say so myself.

Even though I'm late
you can jump on the fashionably late bandwagon and join in on the fun.
Or you can just check out all the other on time fashionable posts!

The Rules

-Follow Texas Lovebirds and Trusty Chucks.

-Everyone likes comments! Please visit at least one other blog and leave a comment. Find new blogs! Make new friends!

-Do not link to giveaways or your homepage, link to a specific post about your copycat style and how you made the look your own. Linkups that don't follow this rule will be deleted.

-Please link back to the post and let your readers know what's going on. You could grab a button if you'd like (hint, hint).

~

Moving on to topic number two:
the pit and peak of my week. 

Most of you (if you're addicted to trashy reality TV like me)
will recognize "pit & peak" from the Kardashians.
However, the truth is, my family has been playing this game for yearssss.
Except we called it "Good Day, Bad Day".
We'd go around the dinner table 
and share one thing that made our day good
and one thing that made our day bad. 

Sooooo long story short, 
when I found this linky
I knew I had to participate
(I'm on time for this one)
And you should to!

Pit:

Robbie's back at school and his schedule this semester is kind of suckish.

From what I can tell he's excited about his classes

but I know he's a little stressed too.

And I get lonely when he's at class. 

Peak:

(It's always hard for me to just pick one.)

I've been reallyyyyy productive this week,

which is good because there are only about 

one trillion thousand million things going on.

And I got to spend some quality time with a good friend

that I don't get to see nearly as much as I would like.

You're turn!

Head over to Brin or Allie's blog and link up.
All the Kardashians are doing it.


Hugs,

And Happy Friday!

Pinspiration

I've mentioned before that I have a really hard time following directions

(shh...don't tell my students)

and therefore I very rarely actually follow though with a true Pinterest project.

Usually, I see something on Pinterest,

think it looks cool,

and find a way to do it in my own way.

My most favorite pins

are those "quick solution pins".

You know the ones that "fix" a problem or annoyance

around the house that everyone has.

Yep. Those pins that leave you going

"Duh, why didn't I think of that?"

I don't have any of the original pins for these ideas

Because honestly, I probably didn't even repin them.

These are simple solutions I found 

while scrolling through Pinterest one night.

Up first:

we have shower organization.

When Robbie and I moved into our new house 

we were definitely downgrading in the master bathroom department. 

It's an older house and the master bathroom is just nothing to write home about.

With this being said,

I was really stressed out about storage.

Particularly in the shower. 

Because let's be real,

this girls gotta lot of shower supplies.

Sorry bout it.

Hello, easy, aesthetically pleasing solution.

Via Pinterest.

Typically, I hate those shower organizers.

They're always in the way

and they just don't look good.

However...putting it on a hook made it a little fancier looking

and it's hanging over the back wall of my shower

instead of underneath the shower head,

all up in my grill.

Numero dos:

bye-bye dust ruffle.

I HATE dust ruffles.

I see pictures of them that I don't mind.

Especially the ones with the pleats.

However, in real life

we do not get along.

It could be the fact that I don't have a "normal" sized bed frame.

See, that handyman husband of mine, made our bed.

It's a Queen, but the frame sits just a few inches wider than a standard Queen.

Meaning those god-awful lovely little dust ruffles,

just don't fit.

Resulting in this:

Ugh. Awful.

Cue Pinterest.

Fitted sheet on the box spring.

Duh. Why didn't I think of that?

I painted the bed frame black 

(and could probably use a touch up coat, eh?)

threw a black fitted sheet on that box spring

and kissed that weird fitting dust ruffle good-bye.

Easy solutions to tiny problems that bugged the bageezus out of me.

Thank you Pinterest.

For some real Pinterest craftiness,

head on over to Steph and Katie's blogs!

Hugs,

Things that Burn My Biscuit

{1}

Litter.

Particularly the dirty diaper

thrown in the parking lot of Target.

Gross.

{2}

People on Twitter who

a. complain about their boyfriend all. the. time.

or b. are reading a book and decide to quote every other line.

Um, I'm not reading the book for a reason.

I don't need to see the whole synopsis in my newsfeed.

{3}

White shorts in January.

I get it. I live in Eastern North Carolina.

And this weekend we were blessed

with mid-70 degree, short-wearing weather.

However, just because it is hot enough to pull out all our summer clothes,

try to show some dignity.

Save the white shorts and spaghetti straps for at least March.

{4}
95% of the people featured on home improvement shows.
As of late, Robbie and I have become completely obsessed
with DIY Network and HGTV.
(I know, we're like 80.)
And I love watching shows like Property Virgins, Property Brothers, etc.
but I HATE when people go on those shows trying to buy a new house
and complain about the paint color on the wall.
Or the light fixture in the kitchen.
Or even the furniture in the house.
Hello?!?!
All of that can be changed, relatively easily.
I know not everyone wants a fixer-upper,
but if you're trying to buy a house
and expecting to walk into one
that already has everything just the way you want it,
you're an idiot.
End of story.

{5}
The fact that Fiesta Ranch Dip and Twizzlers are not gluten-free.
They're the only thing I miss.
That and sandwiches.

{6}
UNC fans.
I know that's cliche coming from a State girl,
But, basketball just brings out the worst in them.
I can't really handle it.




And because I hate to end a post on a sour note
I'll leave you with this.

Happy Hump Day!


Hugs,

Is this real life?

True story:

I had a completely different post 

scheduled and ready to go for today.

But after watching The Bachelor last night

I had to completely shift gears.

First things first....

I hate The Bachelor. 

I may or may not have enjoyed it back in the day,

but 25 seasons is just enough already.

And I swore up and down

I would never ever be that blogger

who does the usual "Bachelor Recap" post.

But, here we are.

Trust me, no one's more ashamed than myself.

Just like when I watch Honey Boo Boo

(which I never do)

I can't watch The Bachelor without constantly making this face.

Which can't be good for the wrinkles.

ABC, I'll send you my Botox bill. 

I'm convinced people only tune into The Bachelor for two reasons:

1. Nothing else is on Monday nights.

(Except for The Biggest Loser,

but I like to sit on my couch and eat my gluten-free cookies in piece.

Sorry Jillian Michaels.)

2. The shit show that is bound to ensue is just too enticing. 

I mean where do these girls come from?

Better yet, where do these bachelors come from.

Sean, you're awkward.

And not all that attractive.

Eyebrows are in this season, bud. 

Just sayin.

But back to the girls.

Girls, girls, girls.

Didn't your mamas teach you anything.

Like how to tame your hair.

It's called a brush.

Speaking of crazy hair Katie,

she went home last night by choice

because it was just too hard.

It kills me

when girls get so upset about 

"having to share Sean with 13 other girls".

Um....hello?

Did you not see the 24 previous seasons.

You get what you sign up for.

Tierra clearly knows what she signed up for.

Sean. And she is ready to take. girls. out.

(finger snap and head bob required when reading those last three words.)

She's not here "to meet friends, she's here to meet Sean"

and those evil eyes are putting her well on her way to that goal.

I do like one-armed chick.

I wish we could stop focusing on the fact that she only has one-arm though

and something a little more important.

Like her name.

It's Sarah by the way.

And the fact that she jumped off a roof on her first date with Sean.

Which leads me to believe 

she's possibly missing half of her brain as well.

I also like Lesley.

She seems down to Earth 

and like she'd be able to hold her own.

She doesn't come across as a bitch,

but I could definitely see her getting into it with someone if she had to.

And she went right in for that first kiss.

Much to evil eye Tierra's dismay.

Desiree's cute too.

And her's was the one date I didn't feel 

100% awkward watching.

However, according to upcoming previews,

things are about to go cah-razy with this one.

I. Can't. Wait.

But I can wait.

Because I hate The Bachelor. 

(Denial is not just a river in Egypt folks.)

Until then, take a cue from Miss Smiley herself

When all else fails, smile way too big 

and touch your hair way too much.

Hugs,

P.S. All of these opinions are my own. And I promise not to judge you too much if you actually do enjoying watching "true love" unfold on The Bachelor.