Land of Lincoln

The other day I realized that I knew nothing about my new state besides the fact that it is nicknamed "The Land of Lincoln".

Sad, huh?

So I did a little research and found a few fun things:

-- Three presidents have been residing in Illinois when elected to office (Lincoln, Grant and Obama)

-- The state bird is the Northern Cardinal

-- Several former Governors have been brought up on corruption charges (including Blagojevich)

--The word "Illinois" is a modern spelling of the French explorers word for the people of Illinois. (Alini8ek being one of the original spellings meaning "the men")

-- The Associated Press determined that Illinois is the "most average state" (I believe it, it is pretty average most the time)

-- There is more to the state than Chicago, but no one talks about it.

It's so weird calling myself a resident of this state. I guess a part of me will always reside in MI. After all, Illinois doesn't have this:

or this

or this


But it is still pretty fun. They even hosted the world's fair! I guess I will have to give IL a little more time. You should too! Check it out here!






Happy Birthday Moi!!!!!

Les enfants

I have a confession.

It's kind of scary.

Are you ready?




I've been thinking about kids lately. Not the "keep your small jam hands off the glass" thoughts, but the "maybe I would like a baby of my own".

I'm not going to lie, it the first time I've felt like I would actually like a kid of my own. It is terrifying.

I even find myself asking new moms how old there little ones are and making polite conversations about babies. THAT IS NOT ME! I have never been that girl before. What is happening to me?

Then, I read this article. If I want to have a kid I have to do it soon. How am I going to do this? I can't even find a nice guy, or a good job!!!!


I hate being an adult and thinking about these things. When did this adult thing happen and how do I make it stop?

Earth Day 2010

Happy Earth day!

Did you know today marks the 40th anniversary of Earth day? Cool, right? In celebration of Earth day I have a few quotes to share:

And this, our life, exempt from public haunt, finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks, sermons in stones, and good in everything. ~William Shakespeare

Only when the last tree has died and the last river been poisoned and the last fish been caught will we realize we cannot eat money. ~Cree Indian Proverb

We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children. ~Native American Proverb

Today, I hope you take a moment to enjoy our planet!

I was once voted the worst audience participant Cirque Du Soleil ever had.

I love H&M.

I even bought this dress for Easter from them:


I really love it, and I received lots of compliments on it. It's so much fun! You can hide things in the sleeves!

I was feeling especially positive about the purchase when I saw this ad:


Cool, right? I love being green! I use public transportation, reusable shopping bags and a reusable water bottle. I am Miss Green. Then I read THIS story.


I can't believe H&M is in the company of Wal-Mart. WAL-MART!!!??? What are they thinking? I can't shop at a place like that! I am really, really sad.

Obsessed?

I think I need a new job.

My current one is breaking me, both mentally and financially.

I keep finding things I want to buy! Today's find:



Isn't it cute? It is absolutely huge, I love it!

I also love this one:


I have a thing for cross-body bags.

Oh, and this one:


Which is also adorable, and cross-body (but I can't find a good picture. Trust me, it is adorable!)

Why is it that handbags are so tempting? Don't even get me started on shoes!!!!

Mamma Mia!!!

I have had one of those days.

You know, one of THOSE days.

The kind where it would have been best if you never got out of bed.

Ok, not totally, I think I gave directions to James Taylor. I swear it was him, or someone who looked a lot like him. Does he have a twin?

The rest of it was total crap.

People trying to feel me up, boys making me walk over them...

I am never wearing a skirt or dress again.




That's a little drastic.




Maybe I can find a nice Amish girl to make me an outfit. That would solve all my problems.

Le Vendredi Saint

Happy Holiday weekend!

I will be traveling home to MI tomorrow and I find myself really confused about this trip.

I am excited to see my parents and brother and friends, but have no desire to see other members of my family or deal with the questions I know will be waiting for me when I get home.

"Are you seeing anybody?"

"How's the job search?"

"What do you do in Chicago?" (seems weird, but I will be asked that)

It seems easier to love my family when they are far away.

Does anybody else feel like that or is it just me?