Friday's Fancies with Long Distance Loving

It's that time of year when your summer weekends seem to disappear in the midst of champagne and wedding bells.  The only event I have to attend this year is in September, but if I had a couple more, these outfits would be front runners.  Ceremony on the Cape? Bash at a downtown hotel?  BCBG is my go-to for a dress to suit any occasion.  Whether inspired by the waves or the city lights, here's what I would be wearing this wedding season!

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A Cleanse

So I've been thinking a lot lately about healthy living.  Not only did I make it a goal to be a vegetarian 4 days a week in June, but I'd also like to clean up my eating in general.  I'd say my diet is decent at the mo (that's short for "moment", says my Irish friend), but my body is my temple, right?! So I should take this seriously every month, not just for the next two weeks.

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One of my more obscure interests is watching food documentaries.  While most people in their right mind, are frightened and grossed out by them, I really enjoy watching these films.  Well, I don't actually enjoy seeing how vile the food industry is, it's more that I find it extremely interesting.  Docu's such as Farmageddon, Food Inc, and Vegucated, have taught me a lot about how the food I ingest was treated and the consequences of a modern diet.  Somehow, I'm still an omnivore. Frankly, I'm shocked that I can eat anything at all after learning what the FDA thinks is standard living for cows and chickens.  But I won't preach, I suggest you educate and make decisions for yourself.  I currently continue to eat meat, I am far from perfect.  Even if I become 100% vegetarian, I will not force it on, say, my boyfriend, who I will still grill up steaks for next to my black bean burgers (yum!).

Cleansing breakfast

In order to jump start my healthy bod, I've been considering a juice cleanse.  You know one of those things where you pay $100 for a day worth of bottled juice or waters?  Before investing in a program, I decided to test myself for an 8 hour work day.  Yesterday, I only ate fruit, veggies, and nuts at work.  I figured it could be a mini-cleanse and a test of my will power.  Here's my unedited diary from the day:

By the time the clock struck 5:30, I was running out of there drooling.  Okay, maybe I'm being a little dramatic.  It was not actually that hard.  Plus, depriving myself of my usual indulgence made everything taste that much better today!  I certainly don't think one eight hour stretch of fruits and veggies is going to rid me of all my dirty toxins (looking at you, Leinenkugel's Summer Shandy).  But I am proud of my little show of will power.  It also helps to tell people what you're up to if on a cleanse or turning to vegetarianism.  That way, you not only hold yourself accountable, but your friends and co-workers do too!

Snack time! 

If I ever get around to an actual cleanse, I will certainly report all about it.  For now, I'm happy to be making steps to a cleaner diet and a healthier me!

Captain Planet, he's my hero!

(sorry, I just had to go there)

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Setting Goals

As I've mentioned before, I'm not usually a New Years Resolution writer or one to set strict short term personal goals.  That sounds terribly lazy, but what I mean is it is what it is;  I'm not one to go on a fad diet or take up the latest trend in aerobics.  I attempted to be a vegetarian once in college and it lasted about two weeks.  Admittedly, I have little will power for these kinds of things, so that is something to work on in and of itself.   So, this month, I'm feeling ballsy.  I'm going to publicly make 3 big goals for June (I know it's already the 5th, cut me some slack). 

If I can accomplish one of these goals, let alone all three, I will be proud of myself.  Props to people who do all of these things everyday of their lives.  I know lots of vegetarians who say it is not hard and the benefits are more than worth it, but I cannot imagine never eating bacon again.  My desire to get in shape is always trumped by my love of going out to dinner or reading a book instead.   This summer I'll be learning to surf (or attempting to learn), so the WaveShape workout will give me a huge advantage! And shopping, well, a look around my blog says enough about my obsession with shopping.  But I am moving in September, and that comes with a high price tag, so I really really need to stick to #2 and not spend excess dollahbillsya'll. Phew, this is going to be a challenge.

Wish me luck!

Bikes, Booze, and a Fat Cat

Oh, where does the time go?  Am I going to say that phrase like every single day for the rest of my life?  Time did not move this quickly when I was a kid.  Is that a gray hair?! Just kidding.

Memorial Day Weekend just flew by and, oh my, it was a blast.  My parents host an annual BBQ with our big rowdy group of friends, and although it rained, the good times rolled on.  Nothing that a little sangria and Cafe Patron can't help! (Drank separately of course.)  The bf and I also took my parents on a bike ride, which was a really fun family activity and Mom even impressed me with her speed!  Below are a few pictures of the past two weeks that I just happen to like, the first two from our bike ride... 

I need to find a store that sells these.  Alcoholic cranberry juice. YUM

 My cat is scary.

I love Ducali in the North End. I asked for white sangria (not on the menu) and the bartender made up a recipe for me. Perfect summer beverage!

Wow, this post makes me look like a certified alcoholic.