Favorite things Friday!

Good Morning, Friday! It is so nice to see you again. Really, I have been waiting for you all week and you are finally here. A little more wonderful news? Sure! I have today off. Which means I have super-important-top-secret Christmas missions to complete. I would shed some light on said missions but you just never know who's lurking around these parts.

How about just a tiny bit more good news? Just kidding. This is Fantastic news! My cousin, had a studly little bundle of cuddles last night! At five pounds and three ounces, he was born at 10:03 pm. The weirdo that I am can't stop thinking about the poor kid in middle school when the thing is "well, what time were you born? Are you actually even (insert some awkward pre-pubescent age here) yet?" Then my little stud muffin is going to be all upset because he will have to answer with a no and some late-night hour. Well you know what CJ? (whoops- that's his name. CJ. I mean technically Camden James but how cute is CJ!?) I say, all day is your birthday, hell, if you want a birthday week? You are technically a Murphy, so you are entitled to that.

I digress.

Without further ado, my list of the items that got me through this week! I should point out that I am leaving out a couple items, but I mean, how much can you mention wine in one blog? Meh, don't answer that. I don't want to know the answer I know I already do it too much. Judge me.

ONE.// Starbucks Peppermint Mocha- This is a great edition to any day. If you haven't tried any Starbs holiday drinks, you're missing out. Pick one up for a smile from the inside out. LOL, I could be a hallmark card.



 

TWO.// For the cold nights? Hot Chocolate with Molly's Irish Cream. Talk about a cup of holiday cheer. Big girl hot chocolate for me any day. Try this too and thank me later. Paired perfect with this big girl holiday cheer? My next favorite.



 

THREE.// ELF. Buddy the elf, what's your favorite color? I just love to smile, smiling is my favorite. The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.  Yep, that's all.



 

FOUR.// Longchamp Le pliage bag. I recently broke out the big guns for Christmas shopping, I needed fashionable storage space for all of my money (joke), presents and all of the other shit I seem to collect. Hey, I am only human. A girl at that.



FIVE.// My laptop. She's the best, so dependable and always there to listen to me. She has helped discover a few things this week. My favorite blog: Erin's Two Thirds Hazel.  My favorite dance of the week: MDC Stay. (Note their age- 14. This is when dancer friends curl up in a ball and wonder what went wrong for their own dance careers.)

Hoping you all enjoy a wonderful Friday! I am off to start my top secret holiday shopping!

XOXO

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Rules For Surviving Hometown Holidays.

The holidays are upon us. In just a few short weeks hometowns will be littered with college students home for break. If you are anything like me there will be the group of kids you can't wait to spend time/exchange stories with, and the group you hope you don't run into. It's funny because in my first year out of high school running into or going out with any of the kids I graduated with was such a treat. Two years later I have realized a few things. 1. If they weren't nice to me in high school, I sure as hell don't have to be nice to them now.  2. If they act as though they are better than me, they haven't left high school yet. And 3. If something makes me uncomfortable, I no longer have to pretend everything is peachy in fear of losing my friends.

Due to the impending excitement and doom that is the holidays at home. Here is a small list of rules I compiled to make those awkward encounters more bearable.

• At least for the month that everyone is home- wear makeup. I don't mean full coverage, smokey eye and lipstick makeup. C'mon you know as well as I do our old classmates are going to judge where we are in life based somewhat on appearance. bitches. I also know that I feel pretty uncomfortable when I run into a classmate at Target with no makeup, un-brushed hair, an over-sized sweatshirt and men's sweatpants.


• Be friendly. So you run into someone you weren't close with? Maybe that girl that sat next to you in math class sophomore year who told people she didn't like you because you were friends with her boyfriend at one point or another. The group of kids that made up the football team and still think they're hot shit. Or the class president for all four years of high school who will undoubtedly be leader of the free world in no time. We say- "Hey! How are you doing? Any plans for after school? It was nice to see you. Happy Holidays!" Everyone likes nice people and everyone likes to feel like someone cares about how they are doing. The happy, friendly girls always win in the end.


• If you are of age and at a bar, do not drink away your awkward thoughts. I mean sure, if you are out with friends have one too many drinks. Do you, girl. If you are at a bar and it is one of those unofficial high school reunion type situations, do NOT be the sloppy one. Not a good look. Of course, I do remember a long-weekend reunion my freshman year of college in which I couldn't get out of bed for an entire day. Whoops!


• Remember: Just because you aren't at Harvard planning on a law degree does not make you less successful. Be confident in how far you have come and what you want out of life. There is no one definition of success.

Enjoy the holidays and make sure you are safe! No drinking and driving and have  lots of fun.I suggest being friendly to everyone you come across. However, that bitch that used to push you in the hall- well, wouldn't it be a shame if someone were to accidentally spill a drink on her cute little blouse. Eat, drink and be thankful for the life you were given. Good luck!

XOXO

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