Life is too Short

Make everyday worth it.

Worst.Weekend.Ever.

This weekend was, well, awful. My lovely cat went missing. For those of you that don't know, my kitty is my child. Some even say I love her more than my boyfriend (It's a close race). So when she didn't show up after a full day and night I became distraught. She often spends the night outside, but never more than eight hours. So naturally, I was worried. 

My Kitty, Cricket

Another night passed with no kitty and so panic mode kicked into gear. It was time to take every action available. My boyfriend and I scoured the neighborhood for her, calling out her name, shaking a bag of yummy cat food, and even bringing along a towel that she liked to lay on in case she picked up the scent. No luck. 


We returned to the apartment, feeling defeated and sad. I began posting missing ads on every petfinder website and community bulletin I could find while my boyfriend put up posters in the neighborhood.


I quickly began receiving calls from people who had seen my ads and wanted to help. I received one call from a woman on 50th & Hawthorne (4 miles from home). The woman explained that she had seen my kitty all the way out there.

I thought it was a little improbable, but in my desperation to find my kitty, my boyfriend and I jumped in the car and drove to the area. We walked street by street as it poured down rain for about an hour before we gave up and went back home yet again. 

So after hours of searching and putting up posters we decided to do one more search. This time, looking in every crack and crevice that a little mischievous kitty would hide in. During the search we stopped in front of Cricket's favorite yard and begun to strategize where to search next... AND all of sudden, my boyfriend, Chris, shushed me, "Quiet! Shush!" I quietly listened and miraculously a song of meows came pouring out of the garage door behind us. 
WE FINALLY FOUND HER!!


I was beyond happy. I got my little stinker back! I can't imagine not coming home to that little furball everyday. 

Thank you to all my neighbors that so graciously helped in the search!

So, yes, this weekend sucked, but after it all, I'm just ecstatic that I still have my little kitty. She just better not do that again!

Iphone anyone?

Lets celebrate! I just got an Iphone4! I've been waiting years to get one and the day finally came (Stupid Verizon). I was so excited to make this purchase, yet I was unprepared for all the other accessories that, once introduced to, my mind was unable to ignore. 

My thoughts immediately spun into a whirlwind of possibilities. I decided to opt out of Verizon's generic and lackluster accessory selection and opted to find some creative and unique ones elsewhere. Naturally, I immediately began surfing the Internet for the coolest Iphone cases out there. 

Here's what I found:

Incase Andy Warhol Series
My personal favorite

   

Grovemade
Homegrown Portland Company!

Signimade Shop

Mamastudio

And if you really need some bling in your life...
Casecabin's Shop

Recover
Also a Portland company

CWestbrook Designs

If you think those are cute, don’t even get me started on the Iphone pouches...

I haven't even begun to sort through the thousands of apps out there. Do you have any favorites you would recommend?

Don't Worry, I found the Sun!

The Sun’s out!

Go out and enjoy it!

Sit on a bench and read a book!

Cook the first barbecue of the season!

People watch from the confines of a tree branch!

Go for a bike ride with your babe.

Chase dogs in the park!

Make grass-angels in the grass (unless you’re allergic to grass like me)!

I don’t care what you do as long as you go out and enjoy the sunshine!

Yeaaaa! So excited!

PS. Sorry if my enthusiasm is a little overwhelming. I’ve been cooped up in a windowless classroom for the last five hours and get to look forward to six more hours of class time tomorrow, yes, on a Saturday. But don’t feel bad for me, just go out and enjoy! 

Scenes from the Subway

A collection of beautiful 

photographs of the Subway

The Photographers (who's names I've forgotten-Sorry!) somehow manage to capture some awesome images in a not so awesome setting.  Gorgeous!

Some much needed Rehab

I've been obsessing lately over creative ways to make old furniture look new and unique (since I'm on a very limited budget, after all). Here are some dressers that have been revived and all dressed up. Some use paint and others use decals. Either way, it makes for a great look! Check them out! 

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Loving the distressed look on this one!

Ok, I know this isn't a dresser, but I just thought it was such a unique and easy way to spice up your furniture. This is an Ikea Lack $10 side table!  All you need to do is pick up a table at your local Ikea or find one of the millions posted on Craigslist, tape a design onto the surface and paint over it. Once the paint is dry, pull off the tape to reveal a stylish and unique table! Easy Shmeezy! Love it! 

Your Daily Dose of Positivity

Found this awesome message while 

stumbling and thought I'd share. 

This puts me in a good mood 

just looking at it. 

How can you not want to be Optimist Prime when you see how happy he is?

Simply awesome.