Three F's - Pinterest, Organic Food, and New Years Eve

Today, I am inspired by everything around me.  Well, maybe that's everyday, but for some reason today is particularly noteworthy.  I've been nannying a lot lately for a lively, curious, sweet, cute as a button, and incredibly entertaining 16 month old.  Let's call her...Pickle.  It's insane how much she has grown and learned (from me!) in the two months I've been helping out.  It just makes me realize that we all should really appreciate our ability to expand beyond limitation.  It reminds me of a quote from my mentor and hero, Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Don't be too timid and squeamish about your actions.  All life is an experiment.  The more experiments you make the better."

On that note, I move on to today's theme: Fashion, Food, and Fun.

Fashion:  Now I definitely wouldn't say I'm particularly fashionable, but I do my research, get plenty of emails, and have a mom in the fashion world.  I've been thinking about it more lately after I went to my first orientation for graduate school.  At my alma mater (HooHooHooHoosiers), I would wear anything to class.  But for this, aside from it being a first impression, I really thought about what to wear.  Here on out, I guess I have to consider this.  Anyways, whether you're business professional or workout every second in your Lululemon, this great new site I found has it all.  Literally all - not just fashion but crafts, travel, anything. This is definitely one for the ladies, but it's a cool bulletin board way to organize your interests.  Check out Pinterest here and share your great finds with me!

Food:  I'm hungry, always.  Maybe I've just eaten a huge meal, or maybe I haven't eaten for hours, but that thought of the next delicious meal is on my mind.  This could be a large (literally) problem but currently Weight Watchers gets me through the planning and healthy thinking.  I'm grateful for fresh, healthy, and specifically organic food.  At Pickle's house, all they have is organic food and it inspired me to potentially one day raise my kids in such a manner.  Hopefully I'll have enough money to do so!  If you're looking to make tasty treats from around the world (which you should do - then invite me to join), check out the World Hearth Circle of International Cooking.

Fun:  I've been semi-thinking about what to do for New Years Eve lately.  I want to make it a good one a. because I like fun, fun is good  b. because NYE is sparkly  and c. because it's the first year my boyfriend and I will have a New Year's kiss.  At first, I thought maybe I want to go visit people and celebrate the year somewhere else.  Then, with the help of a friend's visit, let's call him JC, I decided New Years in Chicago is where it's at.  New Years is about well...the freaking New Year ahead.  So why not celebrate in the place you'll be with the people you love most?!  On the downside, bar parties in Chicago can be insanely pricey and I am insanely broke.  However, my great and wise friend, we'll call her Aliy (she doesn't even get an alias because her name is spelled strangely enough for me already), suggested we go to my all-time favorite bar in the city.  Now, I am extremely excited and don't feel any pressure because The Hangge Uppe will offer me everything I'm looking for: fun, friends, and different music in each room!

Alright, I've impressed myself...I'm actually keeping up with this blog and I actually enjoy it.  Peace, love, and blogging.  I'll see ya next time.