June 18, 2014

unexpected days off

So I thought I had something really juicy to reveal for Humpday confessions, but it turns out I really don't.

What I thought I was going to share was this:

I confess that, I'm "working at home today" and then taking my cat Peanut to the vet later.

While that is a borderline true story, it turns out, that I'm taking Peanut to the vet, and taking a vacation day. Wah....  I felt like I would have been living on the edge knowing I was home, and not really working, just casually monitoring my email while sunning myself in this glorious (yes I said it) heat.  But my conscience got to me and I pulled a goody-tooshoes and am taking a full on vacation day.  I mean, if I'm going to be outside tanning myself all day, wouldn't that look somewhat suspicious if I was working at home?

Meh. Moving on...

I confess that this is the absolute LAST year I will be buying target bathing suits. I am currently writing this post in this bathing suit.  Stupid thing was washed once and the dumb cup in the top is already flopping outwards. COME ON.  Please tell me you know what I'm talking about? Why does Target have to produce such cheap shit while being so irresistibly cute? TARGET = MONEY SUCKERS.

Target Swim Suit



I went to the gym yesterday. I didn't go once last week due to my stupid lady friend showing up midweek and giving me the cramps from hell. I only walked just under 2 miles but at various inclines.  I feel like I cheated on my body.  But I also did Tone It Up Bikini Series Arms work out as well as inner/outer thighs. Holy shit, are they still burning 2 days later! So, I don't know what that confession was other than I didn't work out as much as I should have, but having your lady friend come is a valid excuse, right?

I like being able to successfully peel off nail polish in one piece from my finger nails. Chipped nails are uglier than non-painted fingernails.  At quick glance, these could be mistaken for rose petals. HA, not.


I've been taking Melatonin before I go to bed.  I'm happy to report I feel like it's working.  I'm sleeping through the night and waking up more refreshed.

We keep our front window blinds half open so Peanut & Linus can sit on their cat stairs (they aren't ugly, see below) and look out over the bushes.  I get really creeped out when I'm sitting or laying down on the couch and the landscape people come and do work around the house.  I feel so weird when we make eye contact. So weird that even after I know they saw me, I sneak over to the window and close the blinds. Would you do the same? See example below.

So, pretty lame confessions, but I can't resist this link up!! Thank you Kathy for hosting! And I'm so excited to have contributed to the new button. Like I said, Ryan Gossling = so not THAT hot. Ian Somerhalder? YES PLEASE.
Vodka and Soda

15 comments:

  1. I need to try Melatonin! And that IS a cute suit despite the quality.

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  2. Hey Lauren!!! OMG I LOVE this post!! And I love all your photo's too!!! :D What happened with Peanut?? Is everything OK? :( And that's a shame about the bathing suit.. Its super pretty but I HATE flimsy cups!! And I totally do the same for my kitties, leaving the blinds half open for them!! Even during the night I do it too!! I cant help it, I feel bad if they cant see out the window! And I do the same thing after someone saw me.. I will shut them right away, then later re open hahah!! The polish peels are too funny too!! I wish I could do that lol! Great post Lauren!! Hope your kitty feels better too!! XOXO

    Lisa,xo

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  3. Haha I thought they were rose petals at first! I need to paint my nails again because they are polish free & I'm biting them but I agree that chipped is worse than naked!

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  4. I am planning on doing the Tone It Up Arms, Inner Thigh and Abs videos tonight! Good to know they work! Hope Mr. Peanut is ok!

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  5. HAHA I seriously thought those were going to be rose petals. I'm envious that you're out enjoying this perfect tanning weather. Although, I am taking a 1/2 day, so I'm sure I'll be on my roof as well.

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  6. So jealous you get to lay out today. Is Peanut ok? I can't do melatonin. It makes my crazy dreams too real, like I took acid or something. Not that I'd know what that's like but seriously it's trippy!

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  7. Kitttiiiiieeees! I have claimed a sick day taking my cat to the vet before, no shame! And my back door has a window with no blinds on it, so when the lawn people come, I hide. It is awkward to make eye contact!

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  8. Haha, I would definitely hide- so awkward! How's the melatonin working for you? I've heard it can give you crazy/scary dreams?

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  9. yessss! you're so awesome for doing the new button and lots of ladies came out and confessed that ryan isn't their jam. he's not mine either but i had it in my head that everyone up in here loved him so he was the HD spokesperson. i'm glad i booted him in favor of yummy damon/ian.

    -kathy
    Vodka and Soda

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  10. I do the same thing with my nail polish!! haha

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  11. I've also used Melatonin in the past and it works - love it!

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  12. Bahahaha... why is peeling nail polish off so much fun?!?! I once peeled off my entire manicure while sitting through a Catholic wedding ceremony. :)

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  13. Oh my gosh I totally peel off my nail polish instead of just having one nail that isn't painting!!! Bright side -you got a day off!!

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  14. Um. Omg I relate to you x 100 on this blog post. First, yes on the Target bathing suit. I learned my lesson last year. Second, I always try to peel my nail polish off, always!!! I hate using the remover because it makes such a mess. I also take melatonin almost every night and it helps so much without feeling "Hungover" in the morning.

    Ps: your main picture to the left is absolutely beautiful xo

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  15. I gotta try melatonin because I don't sleep at all at night! Its terrible! I hope peanut is okay! xx

    -Darianne | She Wrote Today

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