So I tried that tye dye nail thing. Haha SO MESSY. but some of the nails look cool I guess

[Edited on August 5, 2010 at 5:42 PM. Reason : phone fail]

8/5/2010 5:41:52 PM

Sam - I love the clock idea. I think I'll do that and hang them up in the living room over my non-existant couch.

8/5/2010 7:04:00 PM

I'm (hopefully) hanging the clocks tonight... I'll take a pic if I do and let y'all see the final product

8/5/2010 7:30:10 PM

I'm not totally done with them, but here's the preview...



there's blank space on some of the frames because I'm going to add a symbol for each place... still deciding on what I want to do for each. I'm thinking an outline for NC, a harp for Ireland, and... I have no idea for Kiribati. Maybe a party hat because they're the first to see the new year

8/6/2010 12:58:04 PM

i like it! good job!

8/6/2010 1:32:18 PM

i thought the minute part of the hour was the same no matter where you were.... am i wrong???

i am trying to figure out how i want to do this in my office. i kind of want to use big massive clocks but there isn't room for that

8/6/2010 4:39:51 PM

Looks the same to me...just that the minute and hour hand are switched on the 1st clock

8/6/2010 4:52:43 PM

Oh I forgot to mention the Kiribati clock (first one) hadn't been set yet. The Raleigh and Dublin clocks had the same minutes..

Also, I haven't decorated my table yet, thus it looks super plain. I think I might put a small glass vase with some red flowers.

And thanks, I'm proud of myself for gettin them done haha

8/6/2010 5:16:18 PM

Finished (for the most part)... One day when I get bored I will be drawing the outline of Ireland and the Kiribati islands... Not really sure what to do for NC. Maybe the block S.

8/15/2010 12:45:45 AM

that is so awesome sam


i also want to share anew site i found

http://www.shopplasticland.com/


it reminds me a lot of modcloth.
ive already bought quite a few birthday items this morning

8/15/2010 10:32:47 AM

^ LOVE that site thanks for sharing!! i saw a million things i wanted but this is the first one that caught my eye


buying winter stuff now is just so unsatisfying though. it just sits there til like november when i can finally pull it out!

8/15/2010 12:22:23 PM

great site! i'm looking around that and modcloth right now, and will probably do a little birthday shopping for myself

8/15/2010 8:05:32 PM

uhhhh, excellent website

i'll share some finds late (after TB)

8/15/2010 9:05:20 PM

I don't know what to wear tomorrow someone help meeee

I have these cute dark grey/black flats that I want to wear. I would prefer to wear a skirt since we're having a meet and greet with professors after orientation... but most of mine aren't long enough. The cutest one I have that's long is a creamy color with pink polka dots. So the question is - if I wore this skirt with these flats and a simple black top, think it would look ok?

8/15/2010 11:50:49 PM

if they're all too short throw some black shorts under it

8/16/2010 10:34:22 AM

NEW SHOES!!

yes i have purple toes

8/17/2010 8:50:19 PM

^2 What do you mean put shorts underneath? I mainly meant not long enough per the dress code (only allowed to go 2 inches above the knee)

^ love them!

8/17/2010 9:13:24 PM

20 hot yoga classes for $20!

https://livingsocial.com/deals/5378?ref=conf-jp&rpi=909359

Someone be my hot yoga buddy. I have been wanting to try it forever.

8/18/2010 9:45:09 AM

i would be your yoga buddy...but my schedule probably won't allow it


and i also have a serious problem with the whole relaxation thing which is sorta important with yoga

8/18/2010 9:48:44 AM

Just take a shot or two first. You'll be nice and relaxed then.

8/18/2010 9:49:47 AM

obviously you've never seen me drinking

8/18/2010 9:51:38 AM

I have. This has comic potential.

8/18/2010 9:57:48 AM

I'll do a hot yoga class with you! I'm in town Friday through Tuesday, so lemme know!

8/18/2010 9:59:44 AM

I am going to be in Asheville Friday-Sunday. But if you will still be here Tuesday at 6:30 we could def do that. http://bikramyogaraleigh.com/classes.html

And you could always buy the certificate and go a few more times. One class is $20 so you aren't losing anything if you only go to one.

8/18/2010 10:02:13 AM

Darnit! I fly out early Tuesday morning. Another time!

8/18/2010 10:06:39 AM

Our workout dates never seem to succeed

8/18/2010 10:07:54 AM

I would totally do hot yoga with you!!!

8/18/2010 10:09:00 AM

I've decided the only thing that I really really really want (right now) from the website posted above is this



I've also been browsing Bluebird Vintage and I would like this



and this

8/18/2010 10:11:40 AM

Hey, evening crowd. Someone be my hot yoga buddy.

8/18/2010 5:00:46 PM

I wish I could be your hot yoga partner. I have been wanting to try it for a while too.

8/18/2010 5:06:25 PM

OMG LOOOOVVVVVEEEE the boombox purse!! I must have it!!!

$60 ... not so sure about that

8/18/2010 5:28:31 PM

it's not just a purse though it's an overnight bag

8/18/2010 5:48:35 PM

Normally I don't shop at express, but I heard alot of good things about this dress and it looks super hot on just about everyone. I really want to wear it out for my birthday but I feel like its way too dressy for your average bar get together. Then again I might just screw it because it will be my birthday dammit

8/18/2010 5:51:15 PM

Quote :

"screw it because it will be my birthday dammit"

duh! rock whatever you want on your bday

8/18/2010 5:57:16 PM

I like the way you think

8/18/2010 6:09:47 PM

wearing a plain pair of flip flops goes a long way towards casualizing a dress

plus it's easier to walk in

8/18/2010 8:52:00 PM

Quote :

"OMG LOOOOVVVVVEEEE the boombox purse!! I must have it!!! $60 ... not so sure about that "

same reaction I had

8/18/2010 9:29:43 PM

^^ thats a good idea

I'm meh about the purse, but I love the floppy hat

8/18/2010 10:18:57 PM

again

Quote :

"it's not just a purse though it's an overnight bag"

8/18/2010 10:28:14 PM

everyone in here will hate these but whatevs. i want them. in either this color or black.


and/or these in this color or brown or black


i really want both, but that is a lot of fringe. i <3 minnetonnkas and really want some minnetonka boots. i don't know what my obsession with fringe is. GIVE ME FRINGE!

i mean the second i have an extra almost hundred dollars sitting around (aka never) i am totally buying one of these pairs. though they are wintry, i would totally rock them now. fringe boots. jorts. boyfriend tee. cute accessories. I NEED THESE BOOTS.

i need a job. lusting after clothes is not a fun hobby.

[Edited on August 19, 2010 at 1:22 AM. Reason : .]

8/19/2010 1:13:35 AM

thegoodoctor, how long is that dress on you? It looks a bit short for my taste on the model, but those are always misleading since models are so tall.

8/19/2010 8:33:07 AM

^^i really dig them

i've loved those since they were cool back when i was a kid

8/19/2010 8:39:40 AM

Today's Groupon deal is $25 for $50 Worth of Apparel at Gap.

http://www.groupon.com/raleigh-durham

I need some new work pants and some jeans so this will work out nice. Plus its good on sale/clearance

8/19/2010 8:54:08 AM

^ i saw that!! speaking of the Gap - if you frequent the Gap (Banana, Old Navy) and/or like good causes, during the 26th - 29th of August you can go here http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/all_page.adp?item_id=601661 and download a 30% off coupon!!

5% of the total amount YOU spend goes to the leukemia and lymphoma society.

so another gap coupon to keep in mind. i dunno if you'd be able to use them both together (groupon and this). i'm guessing not but it'd be kinda cool if you could haha - that would be super duper savings!

8/19/2010 12:45:11 PM

Nerdchick, I'm pretty short... about 5'1" and the dress just covers my knees. Even when I wear sky high heels it looks classy, but pretty sexy at the same time.

I went to the express website, and looked at the reviews about the dress before I bought it. The reviews which show the people wearing the dress were really useful when it came down to decision time. The dress looked good on everyone - so I figured I would give it a try.

8/19/2010 9:11:18 PM

LOL omg. I just checked the website and I realized ... I have that dress!!

ha ha I didn't recognize it in black, you can't see the construction as well. it does in fact look awesome!!!

PS ... do I have a shoe tan??

8/19/2010 10:19:09 PM

It looks super awesome on you!

I think I like the blue better than the black, but they don't sell the other colors anymore. Maybe I'll post a picture of me wearing mine since you were brave enough to do it.

And you do have a slight shoe tan

8/19/2010 11:04:11 PM

Thansk! LOL ... luckily the dress is long enough to cover up my very sharp shorts tan

I've been riding my bike to work and it sure does give you a silly looking tan.

8/19/2010 11:13:05 PM

I, too, have embarrassing tan lines. My bathing suite that I bought earlier this year gave me a distinct stripe down the front of my body haha.

Fortunately the dress is shaped around it. I think it must be magic

8/19/2010 11:30:06 PM

alright ladies

as you know ive had my hair bleached multiple times recently and it has left it super duper dry.

the salon gave me shampoo to use that is working better than my normal shampoo ( a lot better), but i will admit, however, my hair is still in a state i do NOT like. (being bleached 4+ times does its toll)

i picked up some "ethnic" hair conditioning treatment today.
super duper conditioning.
im actually sitting here with it in my hair now and it already feels heavier and healthier


ill let you know my full review later

[Edited on August 20, 2010 at 7:58 PM. Reason : and it smells super good!]

8/20/2010 7:58:33 PM