Maxwell Street Days 2007

This year marked another Maxwell Street Days that has come and gone. Jon and I arose bright and early as we always do, to get downtown, walk around the Farmer's Market and check out the Paddle and Portage. We left around 9:45, the race started at 10, which left us plenty of time to get down there, park and make it to the square to see the runners. However, we did not account for the horrid traffic we ran into, thus missing the paddlers portaging their way through downtown :( This was the first time we've missed it in 5 years I think. We were bummed for a short while, but then realized there were deals to be had on State Street...

I scored. I got a winter coat (which I am still debating about), a bag full of merch at Urban Outfitters for about $20, and a few designer duds from Bop. Urban Outfitters was chaotic like usual and had mostly winter clothes like usual. I ended up with a couple sweaters and hats and a cute summer skirt after all the digging I did.

Every year I find VERY good deals at Bop, however, it is so frusterating shopping there, because it is a tiny store and the lines to try things on and check out are always ridiculously long. This year however, they had a bouncer at the door. At first that made me not want to even bother going in, but I couldn't resist and the line was only about 3 people deep. I stood in line for about 2 minutes and was let into the store where I found about 20 people and a completely picked over inventory of clothes and shoes. (I dont think the bouncer was necessary at that point in the day, but Jon and I agreed that it was probably a really good idea on their part when it is super busy early in the day) I still perused the racks and finally ended up with a Rachel Pally dress and shirt. The dress was 90% off and after the discount only cost $25 and the shirt, $15. I was also debating about getting yet another pair of Uggs, but I passed. I was proud of myself for that.

..And I know I catch shopping fever this weekend of the year, but it turned into actual fever/cough/cold. Being sick in the summer stinks. So now I sit home, sipping OJ and watching Big Brother After Dark.

Wow

Oh my goodness. I finally figured out what my username and password for this thing. Since transferring over to Google, I just havent been keeping up with this and completely forgot what they were. But usually your username and password are pretty much the same...with some variations if the password needs a number or a capitol letter. True, and I tried every username and password I could think of that I ever used, but none worked. ????? I know, I was completely confused too. I finally got it though. So now that I am in, I will update some things I suppose...It has been a while...

2 months recapped

It's been 2 months. I know...I know. I've been busy I suppose (and a little unmotivated). I've been watching a lot of new tv shows too (surprise, surprise) Here is a recap in pictures of whats been going on the past couple months:

My first Christmas Tree!

Christmas

Meghan's 26th Bday at the Alehouse

New Years Eve!

Hanging out in Milwaukee with M & T

Us at CPK

We got together on Saturday night at the new California Pizza Kitchen at Bayshore. We waited a LONG time, but that was alright...we were there more for the company than the food. Don't get me wrong though, I was definitely excited that Milwaukee finally had a CPK. I had been there in other cities and was excited that Milwaukee was finally getting "big city" with all these chains. Although I have to say, my food was not how I remembered it to be - I got a shrimp scampi pizza...too onion-y for my taste. I would've liked to taste the shrimp. I doubt I will run back there again...I will however run back to the mall at Bayshore. It was spectacular! It was clean and new with music piped in on the streets and so festive with all the Christmas decorations. I felt like I was in a different city for most of the night - as if I was on vacation. It was great, but unfortch I did not get to shop much...so I will be back soon. Don't worry, Bayshore, I will be back.

December 2006

1. Waiting on the World to Change - John Mayer
2. Christmas is All Around - Billy Mack
3. My Love - Justin Timberlake
4. Take Your Mama - Scissor Sisters
5. LoveStoned / I Think That She Knows - Justin Timberlake
6. God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Barenaked Ladies & Sarah MacLaughlin
7. Cupid's Chokehold - Gym Class Heroes
8. Wind It Up - Gwen Stefani
9. All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey
10. Lovely Day - Bill Withers
11. The Lioness Hunt - The Lion King Musical
12. Santa Monica - Everclear
13. My, Oh My - The Wreckers
14. Before He Cheats - Carrie Underwood
15. Christmas - Darlene Love

Michelle and Nate's Wedding

Primary Colors

Brothers

Sisters

The Mr. and Mrs.

November Playlist

1. Love Stoned/I Think That She Knows - Justin Timberlake
2. I Cant Decide - Scissor Sisters
3. Maneater - Nelly Furtado
4. New Shoes - Paolo Nutini
5. Forever and Ever, Amen - Randy Travis
6. I Don't Feel Like Dancing - Scissor Sisters
7. My Love - Justin Timberlake
8. Would You Go With Me - Josh Turner
9. My, Oh My - The Wreckers
10. Waiting on the World to Change - John Mayer
11. Gone Daddy Gone - Gnarls Barkley
12. Everything Had Changed - Barkenaked Ladies
13. SexyBack - Justin Timberlake
14. Lovely Day - Bill Withers (November 2001 pick)
15. Take Your Mama Out - Scissor Sisters

Congratulations

My blog friend (and former BBCM officemate), Erin, over at Play in the City is getting married today!

Congratulations Erin and Dave!

I stole this picture from her blog :-)

1 Year Old

Joanna's Wedding

A Lesson in Tying

October 2006

1. I Don't Feel Like Dancing - Scissor Sisters
2. SexyBack - Justin Timberlake
3. No One Else On Earth - Wynonna
4. Batman - Bob Schneider
5. Would You Go With Me - Josh Turner
6. Ridin' - Chamillionaire
7. That's Alright Mama - Elvis
8. My Love - Justin Timberlake
9. Go-Go Gadget Gospel - Gnarls Barkley
10. Rich Girl - Hall & Oates
11. Love Stoned/I Think That She Knows - Justin Timberlake
12. Gone Daddy Gone - Gnarls Barkley
13. Losing My Way - Justin Timberlake
14. Maneater - Nelly Furtado
15. Easy - Barenaked Ladies

Sexy is back

The day is here. I waited months and months for it to come. I went to bed last night giddy like it was Christmas Eve. I got up EARLY (anyone who knows me, knows this is unheard of) and was out the door a half hour earlier than I usually am. I went to Target right as it opened (BEFORE work), made my way to the back of the store and saw it in all its glory....

Justin Timberlake - Future Sex/Love Sounds

I listened to it on repeat all day at work. So far, I really like Love Stoned. Everyone should probably download it.

He is amazing.

(The last episode of Big Brother is on tonight, The first episode of Dancing with the Stars is on tonight AND the second season of The Office also came out today - which I purchased along with JT...9/12/06 has been a great day)

A Lovely Day for an Ironman...

...and when I say lovely, I mean miserable. I cannot think of a worse day to compete in an Ironman actually. It was in the fifties and raining all day. Eventhough the weather was crappy, I still really wanted to see it all go down. So Jon and I headed down at around 7pm to see the bulk of the athletes cross the finish. My favorite was when people would do the last block of the race holding the hand of someone that was obviously important to them...son, daughter, friend, spouse, etc. It was inspiring...makes you want to be an Ironman.

Survivor 06

Jeff Probst

Fire Represents Life

Heated Competition

Survivor Champ

More Survivor Pics

afternoon ride

offensive

warm spot

bobblehead

August Playlist

SexyBack would DEFINITELY be on this list if it existed on Itunes.

1. Me and My Gang - Rascall Flatts
2. That's Alright Mama - Elvis Presely
3. Would You Go with Me - Josh Turner
4. High Fidelity - Jurassic 5
5. Gold Digger - Kanye West
6. A Public Affair - Jessica Simpson
7. Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
8. Thin Line - Dixie Chicks
9. Nothing Else - Justin Timberlake
10. Take Me Out - Franz Ferdinand
11. Kerosene - Miranda Lambert
12. My Doorbell - White Stripes
13. It Ain't Me Babe - Joaquin Phoenix & Reese Witherspoon
14. Don't Tell Me - Madonna
15. Fins - Jimmy Buffet