My first Meme

1. What's on your nightstand? my sleep machine, The Book of Mormon, Cartea Lui Mormon, a book on Shakespeare by Bill Bryson, and a watercolor that my practically grandma painted who has since past away.

2. If you could eat only one thing for lunch for the rest of your life, what would it be? grilled cheese sandwich and macaroni and cheese

3. What is your middle name? Ann. The End.

4. If you could win a shopping spree in any store, which store would you choose? Target. Need I say more?

5. What word or phrase do you use most frequently? I really have no idea the answer to this. It used to be "I'm not going to lie," but it has since changed.

6. What's the last thing you purchased? The book letters to Juliet and a swimsuit and cover up.

7. If you could have a different career, what would it be? Photographer or Interior Designer

8. When you get too stressed out, what do you do to relax and calm down? I'm working very hard on this one. I teach students to take Dragon Breaths and lately I have taken some of my own advice. Do you know 132 toxins are released into our body when we are stressed so we need to do something to have it go somewhere and release it from our body. I'm working harder on this one ie: exercise. Usually Jim calms me down in a matter of minutes or he lets me cry it out too.

9. What's the most recent thing you bookmarked on the internet? The Han Dynasty Discovery. I was looking for a type of relic that the Chinese keep in their graves to keep them company, I want one for my house.

10. What are you most looking forward to during the next two months? MONTANA with the Little Truckers. I leave for the airport in T minus 2 hours if their flights arrive on time.

Letters to Juliet-The Book

Juliet. She’s one-half of the world’s most famous couple, whose enduring legend draws millions of visitors to Verona every year. But that’s only part of the story. Since the 1930s, Juliet has received an untold number of letters from writers all over the world. Most of the missives talk of love, of course—love found and love lost, love sought and love remembered. They may be written by teenagers in the throes of a first crush or struggling with parental censure. They may be from adults celebrating a hard-won love or wrestling with commitment. They come by the truckload, in almost every imaginable language—composed on ornate stationery, scrawled on loose-leaf, or scribbled on whatever scraps were handy. Frequently addressed simply, “Juliet, Verona,” all of these letters reach their destination and, amazingly enough, all of them receive an answer.

Letters to Juliet is the story of these letters and the volunteers who have been answering them for more than 70 years—volunteers who first acted privately, and who are now sanctioned by the city of Verona to answer thousands of letters each year as part of the Juliet Club. Complete with selected letters, this romantic and poetic book also contains the history behind Shakespeare’s tale and the monuments that fuel the legend. Utterly unique and magical, Letters to Juliet is perfect for anyone who’s ever felt the pangs of love. (this review taken off of Amazon.com)

I have been to fair Verona and have seen the detailed scribbles of love lost and found. The greatest love story ever told? I'm not sure about that because as we all know they both end up dead over a miscommunication. But I would say, as Bridget Jones would say, the top ten at least!

What I'm Coveting Now x 2

I'm sorry if the title of this annoys you or is seems um what's the word...sacreligous. I just want a lot of things and it is a way for me to remember what I want! That being said here are the latest items that has inspired me! How is it I could find something I wanted to own everyday of the year!

fly free necklace found at http://www.lisaleonardonline.com/ I also love their family tree necklace!

the perfect inspiration for living everyday to the fullest.

Second
The book Letter to Juliet-I saw the movie-enjoyed it what with beautiful vistas of Italy. I just never knew the story before! I have been to Verona and didn't even know they did that with the letters (I won't spoil the movie for you)!

Pop's Sicles

I've probably said this before but I love popsicles. Especially the red, white, and blue "rocket pops." The other day I recently saw an ice-cream truck driving around a neighborhood waiting for kids to get out of school blasting the song "pop goes the weasel." I had to immediately stop my car and get me a popsicle. Maybe I'm wanting summer to be here sooner rather than later, or maybe I am really deficient in Vitamin D at the moment (where are you sunshine?). Either way, I crave popsicles year round.

So here are some interesting facts about the lovely low-fat treat.

1. In 1905, 11 yr. old Frank Epperson left a cup filled with powdered soda, water, and a stirring stick on his San Francisco porch. That night temperatures froze and a summetime staple was born.

2. Two billion popsicles are sold every year.

3. 1923-Originally it was called the "Epsicle," but his children called it Pop's 'sicle. The name officially changes and two years later he partners with Joe Lowe Company, which then distributed the treats around the country.


4. 1939-The brand introduces Popsicle Pete, the boy mascot, for the next five decades. Yeah he's a bit creepy, not going to lie.


5. 1986-The company retires its two-stick variety (first sold during the Great Depression for a nickel) on the advice of moms, who deem it too messy. Remember having to use the corner of the counter to "break" the popsicle in half?

6. 2010-Plants are in Nevada, Maryland, and Missouri. I would love to tour a plant!

7. Cherry is the most popular flavor!


What is your favorite flavor? I love banana, cherry, and orange!

Hope

Lately I have been studying about hope as I've been feeling hopeless regarding certain issues in my life and hopeful about others. I came across this post card on postsecret and I liked it. It's about hope.

What I'm Coveting Now

Has anyone heard of Ballard Designs? I've loved a lot of their stuff for years. We are talking since high school when I ordered little eiffel tower pushpins from there. So low and behold a catalog came to me in the mail the other day and I found a lost friend in Ballard Designs. Only available through their website or catalog. So I found this gem. And since I lived in London it seemed fitting. For those who love Paris, they also have one with street names from Paris. I wish they had brown and white but I'll take it nonetheless!

The Wedding Dress has Arrived

Woo-Hoo! It was supposed to arrive in July but it is here early! And I must say I need to lose some weight and quick. Funny story-I tried on the balero jacket today and I knew it was going to be snug but um...i got stuck...for about 35 minutes cuz I was by myself. And the balero jacket is short in the back and I couldn't reach it to pull on it. It was a funny, sad, and a hectic event. So um, Weight Watchers is back on track again. I've lost another 2 pounds...How do I lose fat in my arms the quickest?

What I'm Coveting Now

Let's face it folks I have been oogling this for years. I am so not kidding here. I. AM. IN.LOVE.WITH.THIS.SERIES. I think it is actually real. In fact the other day I referred to President Bartlet as if he was real. I'm pathetic.

What I'm Coveting Now: 2

Can't you just see my "French Market Caddy" filled with wood, delicate rolls of wrapping paper or simply baguettes? I can. Hence the coveting. It can be found on wisteria.com. Love it!