hey, soul sister.

i am completely in head over heels in love with train's new single - hey, soul sister.

i heard it a few months ago and had to shazam it! train is totally making a comeback. who didn't love drops of jupiter? its still played on my ipod regularly. their new track instantly puts me in a good mood. i turn it up, bop my head, tap my fingers, and instantly visualize myself driving along the open country roads, windows down, feeling the warmth of the summer sun. but alas, its still winter and mounds of snow are still visible.



my favorite line in the song: i know when we collided | youre the one i have decided | who's one of my kind

hello sunshine!

after two major snowstorms within days of each other and two snow days this week, i am back at work. this morning's commute started a little rough with driving through my now one way street in my neighborhood, along a thick slab of ice that is covering the road. traffic was minimal as all schools and most companies are still closed. im sitting at my desk, eating my oatmeal, listening to the birds chirping. the sun is shining, snow is  s l o w l y  melting away, can this be? spring is in the air? well, more like a little spring teaser, but one can hope! happy friday!

the new detox diet.

i was listening to the kane show the other day, and they were talking about this new detox diet. did your mind quickly go to the lemonade, cayenne pepper, maple syrup diet? oh, what a long ten days that was. but no, not a food detox, but the great american apparel diet.

this new detox diet consists of not shopping for an entire 12 months. the only thing you are allowed to buy is underwear, footwear, and accessories. its a way for men and women to really use what they store in their closets, to curb spending, and to maybe cure shopaholics. i was chuckling to myself when listeners were calling in saying they don't think they would be able to last as little as a week because they somehow shop daily.

i just went through a winter cleaning, and donated my clothes to a clothing drive my work was having. i easily filled two shopping bags. when i was going through the clothes, some of these pieces, i bought a few months ago, and tired of it. i would admit that i do have somewhat of a spending problem. i always need a little trip to the mall to buy a new outfit for a night out or i see something and if its on sale, i'll buy it. but this new detox diet has really got me thinking. i really waste money on items that i'll only wear once or twice. i really dont need to hit up the stores because theyre having a sale.

im going to partake in this. im not going to fully commit to the 12 months right away, but instead to 3 months and slowly work my way to the full 12 months. ive checked my receipts and my bank statements, and the last time i shopped/bought clothes was january 21st! what a great way to become more creative with your wardrobe pieces and a nice way to save money! wish me luck! and if thats not enough incentive, the possibilities are really endless with footwear and accessories ;)

in the lane, snow is glistening, a beautiful sight, we're happy tonight.

the holiday season is long gone but we are still in the midst of winter. with two snowstorms within days of each other and another major storm brewing, it makes me wish i worked from home and my only commute would be from my bedroom to the living room sofa, laptop in tow.

as i was walking the dogs this morning and in my morning commute to work, everything seemed so still and peaceful (maybe because all schools and most offices were closed/delayed). i had to resist taking photos of every single snow-capped tree. as much as snow is a pain (shoveling driveway, brushing off the car, black ice) i still find its beauty breathtaking. it really feels like we are living in a winter wonderland.

for this weekend, radio stations and the local news are reporting a possible major snow storm with estimated snowfall of 2-3ft. this is somewhat frightening to me, i have never dealt with this much snow and both my sister and brother-in-law will be out of town. i don't know how well i can handle cabin fever by myself! i do know, i will be making a trip to the grocery store tonight to stock up on food just in case. i have also been thinking about taking up knitting again. i went through a phase in college where a few friends of mine would hang out at each others' dorms and have a knitting party! lol, i know, those days are long gone but all of this snow makes me want to bundle up in my coziest wear, sit by a fire, and knit.

a few pictures i took on this morning's walk:

*with all this snowfall, ive been putting to good use my duck shoes :)