I am an extrovert

I saw this on facebook and laughed out loud at work. This is my life.

You can't help talking during movies. Headphones are your enemy. 
omg. yes.yes.yes.

RNL Beach Bodies and Inspiring Youtube Videos

As promised, by the title, I want to share with you all that my sweet friend Melissa (Yes, I only am friends with Melissa's...seriously...ok, not really, but pretty close!) from Real Nutrition Living is offering a free Beach Body Consultation! Check it out!

I had my consultation last month and it was really helpful. I am feeling more accountable and confident! She listened to my concerned and helped me work through some different options on how to eat healthier. I definitely recommend working with the lovely Melissa! She really knows her stuff!

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And on to this very very inspiring video! I mean, who doesn't love a good TedTalk!?

Happy Thursday! :-)

5 Seconds of Summer

On Friday afternoon, one of our office managers, who has a clear view of the street, runs to the area I sit in to let us know that there are hundreds of teenaged girls standing outside... (we work across the street from a big building that acts as the home to a few bay area radio and tv stations)

Anyway, of course, a bunch of us run out to see who it is and witness the excitement on the street. We find out that the band is called 5 Seconds of Summer and they are performing a private concert for the radio station across the street. We get the information, and go back inside to watch from behind the window. All of a sudden the girls are running down the street toward the corner and they are all screaming and giddy. We rush outside just in time to see two big black suburbans turn the corner and drive down into the garage under the building all while the screaming increases along with the girls jumping up and down and taking photos.

We walk across the street and check in with the teens and they told us that the band drove by and rolled their window down...like ohmygawd

The band is now inside and there is not much more action, so we walked back to the office followed by a group of about 10 girls. We asked them about the band they are Australian, we asked which song to youtube She looks so perfect, we asked if they are better then One Direction Umm, yes, and we asked why they weren't in school I just didn't go.

During our very educational conversation, they were looking through their photos and one of them captured a picture from behind the suburban with an arm sticking out. 

Girl 1: Oh my god, how did you get that photo??!

Me: Well, I want to see!

Picture girl: It may not look like a lot to you, but it means a lot to us...

Well, of course it does you sweet thing! 

If you have (1) heard of this band and (b) listened to this song you are way ahead of most of our office. Now, let me leave you with their top-hit video...watch the entire thing...you won't be disappointed!

Now on to when the band left...screaming and yelping was coming from outside which meant only one thing: the band was leaving. We run outside. There were screams, tears, thumbs ups and jumping....I may have screamed and jumped...I did not shed a tear though....right?

(who knew I could make a gif on my phone..!?)

Merry Monday!

Grey's Anatomy Episode 1015 - Throwing It All Away

It's Thursday night, around 9 o'clock. You tune in to your favorite abc show: Greys Anatomy. You settle in on the couch with a nice glass of wine, under a cozy, turn your phone to silent and turn up the volume on your TV. The show begins. They pan the Seattle skyline, you start to hum along with the song that's playing the opening scene. You start to  bob your head and smile. Omg, you love this song! 

What is it? 

 Who sings it? 

Where can you find it?

Just Like Heaven (cover)

Joy Zipper

iTunes, people, iTunes! 

 That's right! My sister's song was on Grey's Anatomy last night in the opening scene! What a cool experience it was to watch the show and hear they voices on the screen. It was totally surreal! I am so proud of how far Tabitha & Vinny have come in their careers. They really are an inspiration to all of us to follow our dreams! Cheers to you, family, we love you!

* you can also check out season 2, episode 2 of grey's anatomy for "go tell the world" (another Joy Zipper song)

5 on Friday

1. Great article about making the most out of life! // I love my some Grease John Travolta, but seriously, what the heck happened at the Oscars?! This is too funny! According to him, I am Leah Whayte // This Secret Mother is an inspiration and a true hero for what she is doing. I mean, wow! // Watch out for a phishing scam targeting Netflix // Who knew bananas were soo good for you?!

2. It wouldn't be 5 on Friday without an article or a video about self image :-)

3. This is so beautiful

4. We celebrated Rich's birthday at my parents house last weekend. Before celebrating I participated in a self defense class, then wine tasting in what seemed to be someone's garage and then with lots of margaritas, wine and delicious food!! Happy birthday to my sweet husband!

 

5. I have decided that spin class (a) is the most difficult class at the gym (b) is located in the room at the top of the gym with an unbeatable view of the Bay Bridge and the water (c) is totally my thing because (d) they play only my jams! The class started with a Sister Hazel song, if that doesn't get you pumped, nothing will! The instructor also played this adorable song that I am now obsessed with!How have I not heard it before..oh yeah, because I listen to NPR in the car...

Happy Friday! Happy Weekend!

*5 on Friday Link Up 

5 on Friday

1. Yes, I know! I am a broken record. I just love these videos!

2. This seriously made my whole day! I love Grease! ..and Marines...duh!

3. Great article and video about asking the right questions and giving awesome answers // Jamie has posted some photos from the Bay Area Blogger Meet Up! Did I mention that I won the big raffle prize?! // I participated in a book club on Monday - my very first - and we discussed Gone Girl. Wine and girlfriends was the best way to spend a Monday night! // I have started going to the gym! Woo! I feel awesome! // I got to see my sweet FRIEND at Tosca for a delicious dinner with yummy cocktails and wine - get the Pig Tails...just do it. (thanks to Melissa at Serving Seconds for the recommendation!) // God, I miss Full House! //I had the most delicious Bloody Mary at Zuni Cafe with the sweet Melissa from Serving Seconds this week! What a treat!  (make sure to get the balsamic bloody mary - just trust me.) And the rest of the food was seriously amazing! // I am finally caught up on blogging - yippee! Now what will I write about?! hummm..

4. Last weekend, Rich and I enjoyed a nice and quiet night with a bottle of wine, roasted garlic, cheese and bread. It was amazing! And on Saturday, Rich and I raged for a friend's birthday party. And by rage, I only mean we stayed out until 2am and then Uber'd home and passed out. It is so much fun to spend time with Rich's classmates, put names to faces, and get to know the people he spends most of his time with. We got all dressed up and hit the town! It was a super fun evening!

5. Another shout out to my sweet and deserving husband. I forgot to pay for parking at BART this week. I texted him to let him know to expect a parking ticket (boo! why can't you pay that s**t online!?) and instead of letting it go, he hopped in the car, drove over to BART and paid the meter for me. How did I get so lucky?!

*5 on Friday Link Up

*5 on Friday Link Up 

5 on Friday

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1. I cannot believe that Christmas is on Wednesday! Oh my goodness! I still need to get over to the store and pick up some wrapping paper and wrap all of our gifts...who has time for that? Anyone want to do it for me??

2. I always love me some Google Doodles, check out the top 10 of the year here

3. I feel so much love from my Alpha Gam family. I work with some amazing woman at an awesome collegiate chapter, as well as working with a great Alumnae Chapter. I am feeling so blessed.

4. This is extremely powerful, and not for the faint of heart. Beauty corporations testing on animals is something that we should all be aware of. Think about it. Do something about it. Stop buying products that are tested on animals. I know that this is something that I will, absolutely, consider when making my purchases.

5. This is so powerful!

Everyone has a closet

Great video, definitely worth the 10 minutes to watch!

I am sure that you have seen this around facebook and twitter. I took the time to watch the video and I am sure glad that I did. Ash makes some really valid points about how to approach tough topics. We all have hard things that we need to talk about with our friends and family and need to find the strength and courage to do so. 

Happy Tuesday!

Chase Meaning. Don't Avoid Discomfort

This is an awesome video that a friend shared and I had to post.

Watch it, I promise you won't be disappointed. 

FRIENDS Remake

This video is TOO cool not to share! Especially in light of my weekend and bucket list! 

Happy Friday!

Expedia Commercial - "Find Yours"

I saw this on a plane ride while watching TV and was speechless after watching it. 

What a beautiful commercial and what beautiful sentiments.

Enjoy!

(You go, Expedia!)

Some YouTube Motivation

Great Video.

Great Soundtrack.

Get Moving.

Get Motivated.

Day 30: 5 Songs

In coordination with yesterday's post about my wedding anniversary, I wanted to post 5 of my favorite and meaningful songs!

500 Miles - The Proclaimers

Rich and I spent the majority of our "courtship" away from each other. We lived in different cities and sometimes different continents, depending on his schedule. We would use the words in this song and say things like "I would swim 500 miles" etc.
The pianist at our wedding played this song as we exited the church and the DJ played this song as we entered the reception as husband and wife!

Time - Hootie & the Blowfish
This song has a lot of different meanings to me. It reminds me of my mom - this is the kind of music she likes - it reminds me of high school - I saw Hootie in concert with my mom and a girlfriend - it reminds me of all of the long road trips that Rich and I have taken. This is a song that we also quote daily :-) I mean, how could you not!

Chicken Fried - Zac Brown Band
This song reminds me of the first deployment Rich and I endured. It came out the summer/fall of 2008 and every time I heard it it would bring me to tears (those of you who have listened to the song know which part I'm talking about). And it so happened that the song would play on the base that Rich was at.

It Happens - Sugarland
I know this is a silly one...but I can't leave it out. When Rich and I went to Hawai'i in 2009, this song was played constantly on the radio. Sugarland is known for the country twang and so we had a great time driving with all of the windows out belting the words in our best southern drawl. It makes me laugh every time I hear it.

When I Fall in Love - Nat King Cole
I love Nat King Cole and Natalie Cole. Their voices are like butter to my ears! I just can't get enough! This song was our first wedding dance song. It is actually really easy to dance to because there is no beat/rhythm to the music so you can dance really any dance to it and go as fast or as slow as you want. Before our wedding, Rich and I took some dancing lessons: Ballroom and Salsa. We had such a great experience during those 8 weeks and we had so much fun together! We still dance in our living room :-)

And one more for the road...
Have I Told You Lately - Van Morrison/Rod Stewart (or whoever - it seems everyone has covered it)
I know that this is totally a romantic song, but it's the song that my mom would sing to me as a little girl and we say/sing to each other now. This song has a special place in my heart. Always.

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Challenge: React to Letting Go 5 Songs

Day 16: Why 30 is Not the new 20

I am taking today to share this TED video with you. As a woman in my twenties this video/talk is very inspiring, uplifting and empowering. "30 is not the new 20. So claim your adulthood. Get some identity capital. Use your weak ties. Pick your family. Don't be defined by what you didn't know or didn't do. You're deciding right now." What this video and bask in all of its glory!  --- Today's challenge: My Lot in Life Why 30 is NOT the new 20.

Hilarious Video & Day 11: Sell Yourself in 10 Words or Less

1st of all - this video is freaking.amazing!  Watch it.
--- Challenge: Sell yourself in 10 words or less
I am outgoing, friendly, optimistic, engaging, personable and supportive.
{9 words...BOOM!}
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We Are Beautiful

This video is going around facebook so I finally took the 7 minutes to watch it and I am so glad that I did. The sentiment is so raw and so real.
While I watched this video I thought about how I would describe myself?  I have a big forehead, I wish my skin was less sun damaged and freckled(if only I was diligent with sunscreen when I was younger) And then I thought about how other people would describe me. How have I been described before? How would the two images compare?
And then I realized that I am beautiful.  Every woman, man and child is beautiful. It is so important that we tell ourselves this so that we can radiate confidence, happiness, joy and be the positive change that we want to see in the world.
You are beautiful. I am beautiful. We are beautiful. The world is beautiful.
Dove's site

Fire Le Missiles

So I know that this video is super old and everyone has seen it....but it is that funny!

( I just had to re share)

Monday Jams

Love this song!
"I belong with you, you belong with me you're my sweetheart

I belong with you, you belong with me you're my sweet"

Inspiring Movie

This is totally Inspiring! 

Now I am headed over to Code.org! 

;-)

Los Angeles CA in a Nutshell

Oh. My. God.

So Flippin' Funny!

All of the freeways and locations!

So funny!