Hashtag Beach Trip

I named this post for the sole purpose of using this gif:

#dontjudgeme

This isn't a stereotypical "Friday Favorite" but I'm linking up with Amanda anyway.

Does checking the time every 5 seconds deplete iPhone battery ? Because mine will die in about an hour if that's the case.  I need it to be 3PM ! Yay for my office having summer hours (If I show up/stay late Mon-Thurs, I can leave at 3PM on Fridays !!) and my family being at Hilton Head Island this weekend.  Which means mini-vacation ! 

Yes, another Matt Smith gif - because Doctor Who gives me life

And even though it's only for a weekend I'm all like "AH I HAVE TO PACK ALL THE THINGS" and I'm running around like a mad woman and my dogs are giving me serious side eye because I think they know they're not allowed to come with me. Or I'm interrupting their relax time.  Or both. Whatever dudes.  They get to stay in the apartment and be comfy and have people show up and take care of them. They'll deal.

I made sure I synced my Doors playlist to my phone.  It takes 5 hours from Raleigh to get to HHI and my playlist is 5 hours and 12 minutes long. Fate. Ever since I borrowed "The Soft Parade" from the library when I was 13, The Doors are my go-to "heading to the beach" music. Always.  There's something about the opening riff of "Roadhouse Blues" that just puts you in a road trip kinda mood. This time it will be even more awesome because the whole time I can be thinking "I touched the drummer." Did I ever tell you guys about that ? Yeah, I met John Densmore of the The Doors and fangirled all over the place it was awesome.

From September '14 when I met John Densmore - Doors drummer.  He told me I had cool hair.  I died.

I'm so excited for a break from the boring and mundane-ness that is an office.  Now I just have to try and wait until I can get out of here and get on the road for a day and a half of some much needed beach time.  Can. Not. Sit. Still. 

What are you excited for this weekend ?!

Hello Sir Walter

Happy Friday Friends !  I know that usually on Friday we list a whole bunch of things that are favorites but work is KILLING ME and I have way too much to do BUT !!! I would be super sad if I missed a linkup AND I hope you don't mind if I use this to gush/brag for a minute about one of my favorite people ever in the history of everything.

Sir Walter Miler:  Tonight is this pretty awesome event known as the Sir Walter Miler.  Basically there's going to be a huge race tonight to see people run the mile as fast as they can.  The goal is to see if this guy, Sandy, can run a sub 4:00 mile.  

I know...crazy right ?! There's going to be over 200+ people hanging out at this track at a college to cheer on a bunch of people making 16 (is my math right on this ?) left turns.

Why is this included in a Friday Favorite you might ask ? Because in addition to 3 awesome people that I will be going to cheer for, the boy will be running as one of the competitors.  He will be reppin his Fleet Feet Store in the Raleigh's Finest Mile. 

To say that I'm excited for him is an understatement. I've made a shirt and currently have some fun things in the works for tonight (I would tell you what they are but I'm not sure if he reads this or not and don't want to spoil the surprise - I'll tell you all about it on Monday, I promise !).  

So people out there in blogland, cross your fingers and cheer your loudest tonight (the race starts at 9PM) and send good vibes that my guy has an epic race tonight.  He's been training and working hard, has his s and I can't wait to see him kick some serious ass on the track tonight :)  I swear I'm only a little excited...

Hope everyone has a great weekend !  If anyone in Raleigh is looking for something fun to do tonight, come hang out with me and well, everyone else I know, at Meredith College tonight - you can come scream and cheer with us.

(But in a good way !)

Merry Christmas !

It's Christmas in July !  I love celebrating Christmas in July because 1. It's an excuse to yell "Happy Birthday !" at people (I direct you here if you have no idea what I'm talking about).

 and 2. Giving presents !  I decided that next year I'm totally putting together a secret santa.  Who doesn't love that ?!  Also, I was so excited that I bugged Brian probably about 15 times to open his presents last night.  But he made me wait until this morning. Yes, HE made ME wait to open HIS presents.  I have zero patience.

And yes, I do enjoy getting presents myself (who doesn't) and I was (still am) super pumped.  He never ceases to amaze me.  I'm pretty freaking excited to say the least.

Plus it's Fusion Friday at my coffee shop so there's just a whole lot of winning happening today !  How about some more favorites ?

Favorite Song:

"Take it Off" by The Donnas.  It's about 5 years old but I don't care. I still dig it.  

Favorite "Aww" Picture:

(via Paislie Hadley @ bats.org.ua)

This is the face of happiness my friends. Just a bat and her nanner.  The story behind this picture: "This is my Pandora. She had a sore belly from barbed wire and she was being lazy and not using her feet so i challenged her with a massive chunk of banana. She thwarted my efforts by managing to eat a good chunk of it by smearing it all over her chest."

Flying foxes are pretty adorable.  Watch some YouTube videos and try not to fall in love. I dare you.

Favorite Random Funny Sh*t:

A friend of mine put this up in regards to what his son will be like at his birthday party on Saturday.  Dead.

I need the beach so badly right now that I would put up with this.

I made myself this shirt (original found here) to wear to the 5K tomorrow.  I'm pretty excited about it.

And speaking of my 5K...

Rusty just sent me my race bib ! Now I know everyone wants to run in Raleigh's Finest 5K tomorrow but don't steal my bib number.  Unless you can finish under 29 minutes.  Then steal away.  

If anyone needs me, I'll be hiding and anxiously awaiting the workday to be over.

It's (Almost) The Weekend !

To say that this has been a long week would be an understatement. As I try to maintain what little positivity I have left, and instead of being a Debbie Downer, I'd rather focus on fun stuff ! Here are some favorites from this week along with a linkup:

Favorite song:

"I'm No Good" by New Year's Day.  This song has been stuck in my head all week. Enjoy !

Favorite Internet Meme:

Bad Pun Dog is my go to for smiles this week.

Favorite Pet Moment:

I don't think I've introduced you to Loki yet ! My little sir !  Before anyone freaks out, yes, he's a rat and yes, I loves his little ratty face and his whisker kisses.  (If you want me to, I can give you the spiel about how rats are better pets than hamsters, but email me for that and I'll be happy to convert you !)  In his 3 story house, he has a water bottle AND a water bowl.  He uses the bottle to get drinks and the bowl to give himself baths (usually at weird hours of the night).  When he gets a drink, he does what I call "drinking fancy" or "fancy hands".  I usually try and catch him doing this but he always stops when I go and try to take a picture of it and I FINALLY was able to get it.

(Look at his little paws !)

Favorite Gifs or An accurate portrayal of my week (in no particular order):

Stress eating.

When someone tries to talk to me at work.

Self explanatory.

And finally, how I feel about the office since it's Friday:

Favorite "dawn of realization" moment:

Favorite Movie Scene I will watch over and over and can't stop laughing at:

If you haven't seen 22 Jump Street, you need to.  I did not stop laughing the ENTIRE movie. When I found that someone put this on YouTube, I almost screamed out loud.

I take my leave now, to anxiously watch the clock until I can escape and enjoy my weekend of no work !

Hope everyone has a great Friday and an even better weekend !

Happy 4th !

Today's post will be super short.  You should be outside, eating hotdogs and burgers and drinking beer and being American !  (Granted I don't actually do any of those things, but I hear they're fun !) Happy 4th of July, America !

The weather is GORGEOUS here in North Carolina today…thank you Arthur !  I'm currently sitting at my favorite coffee shop with one of my favorite story tellers (shout out to Big Mike!), ready to bang this out for you guys before heading to bring one of my favorite people coffee at his new job.  Have you guessed what today's linkup is yet ?

Let's get this started off on a 4th of July note before moving onto other favorites of the week !

A #FBF (flashback friday) favorite:

This is from 4th of July last year.  My two FAVORITE girls in the whole world, my best friends, and basically the reason I exist.  Many of you already know Alyssa (on the right) but then there's also my "twin", Beth (on the left).  I spent that particular 4th of July last year with the two of them at the beach.  Basically the way you're supposed to do it. Yes, our shirts say "Talk Jersey To Me".  And yes, we're better than you.

My favorite Stephen Colbert "America" gifs:

And I love this even though it's not animated:

'Merica !

My favorite animal:

Look at the yogurt face ! And the little batty baby burritos ! I'm obsessed. I follow about 7 different bat sanctuary pages on FB.  Judge me. Don't care. I want one. In another post I will hunt down the video of a bat being brushed with a toothbrush.  It's pretty much the best thing ever.

My favorite Netflix obsession:

If you haven't watched this show, go check it out ! It's about a married couple, an engaged couple, and a cynical bachelor.  All 7 season are on Netflix.  I can't even start talking about the awesomeness that is this show because I could probably keep you here for a week.  I'm just going to need you to trust me and go check it out.  I guarantee you that you'll be laughing through every episode. If you don't laugh at the pilot, then stop watching and come back here and tell me I was wrong.   Go ahead. I'll wait.  

That's all I've got for you today !  Short and sweet (like me !)  Let me know your favorite things :)  Have a great 4th and an amazing weekend. Thanks for reading !

Favorites on Friday

I'm pretty impressed with myself for getting this post up as early as I am today ! Yay me :)  I know it's going to be a long day, so I figured it's best to get this up now before life happens.   It's been a long week and I'm so ready for the weekend !

To celebrate it being Friday and in an attempt to expand my blogger-ness, I'm doing another linkup ! 

Favorite TV show: Bob's Burgers.

I have lines from the show as my text tones, my background and phone cover coincide with Louise,

and I'm convinced that if you mix Louise and Tina together, you have my spirit animal.

Favorite thing to happen this week: I set a goal for myself and nailed it ! (Read about it here) That means my 5K is TOMORROW ! I MAY ONLY SLIGHTLY BE FREAKING OUT A LITTLE. 

Favorite Song:  I have an obsession with William Control.  I can not get enough of this man.  I've seen Adien play 3 times over the past 10 years at Bamboozle and such but it was always from afar or a random "Hey ! Awesome set !" as I ran by their merch table on the way to another stage.  However, I have gotten to actually meet Wil the last 2 times I've been to a William Control show.  He will always be one of my favortie humans as well as artists.  I've had "Illuminator" stuck in my head. So here it is to get stuck in yours !

Favorite thing to waste time on while browsing the net: CAT GIFS !  I mean who doesn't love cats being silly or stupid or jerks. Here are some of my favorites.

(AWWW !!)

(BAHAHHAHA...I never get sick of this)

(I saw this captioned with "Best use of the force ever." I agree)

(I need dis.)

(No.)

Favorite motivation for the week:  I wrote a post last week because I didn't really believe I could call myself a runner.  It's been an ongoing struggle mentally but I've been trying to push past it.  I found this a few days ago, and it really helped put things in perspective.

My favorite fun gifs:

(I dare you to be in a bad mood after watching shake puppy)

(This might be my favorite thing on the internet)

(Aww, he tried !)

And lastly, my favorite thing to do at work because my coworkers haven't figured out what it means yet:

(This needs to be the universal symbol.  I expect to see everyone doing this soon.)

So there's my first Friday Favorites post ! What are some of your favorite things ? I'm nosy, tell me ;) 

I hope everyone has an awesome weekend and thanks for reading !