Friday Things
1. Today, my mom is having surgery to have her gallbladder removed, which means an early wakeup call and lots of magazine-reading for me. I’m hoping that everything goes well and that she has an easy and quick recovery!
2. Speaking of magazine-reading, it occurred to me when we took our road trip to Florida that I don’t have a nice tote bag for things like magazines, books, snacks, etc. Do you have a favorite tote bag? Feel free to share recommendations and links below!
3. You may remember that last week I mentioned I had signed up for a women’s hockey clinic… well, it begins on Sunday, which means that I had do some equipment shopping this week. I am officially ALL-IN, as you can see:
Also, hockey is crazy expensive. I had a big “whoa” moment at the cash register!
4. We’re finally completely caught up on the new Boardwalk Empire episodes. At some point last year, it became one of my top three favorite shows. It’s not what I typically watch, but I’m totally caught up in the story! Next on my list is to watch the first season of Homeland and then get caught up on the new episodes as well. What are you watching this fall?
5. Can we talk stink bugs for a minute? I’m not sure if they’re only a regional issue or if they’re invading everywhere, but I seriously feel under siege. They were all over the back side of my house the other day, and when I went to Target yesterday, they were all over the outside there as well. All I can say is, UGH!
6. Madonna pictures, finally! I know many of you were eager to see photos from the Madonna concert in DC; unfortunately I had some import issues last week and couldn’t get them into last week’s Friday post, but here they are! A sampling of the show…
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7. As of last weekend, I am officially all Mac. An iPhone 5 and MacBook Pro with Retina Display have been added to my previously lone Apple product, the new iPad. Thanks to everyone who has offered up their recommendations and first-hand experience with different products over the last few months. So far I am loving everything; my biggest obstacle has been the trackpad on the laptop. My fingers need some practice!
8. I’m craving a Starbucks salted caramel hot chocolate like no one’s business. It’s happening this weekend. Write it down.
9. I’m loving all of the fall colors lately! The landscapes and the skies have been beautiful this week!
10. TGIF! Take some time to play this weekend!
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Hey, hope you’re mom is recovering well.
Louis Vuitton’s never full bag (Large) is the best tote I could have bought! I have been using/abusing it for almost every single day for University for the past two years and it still looks like I bought it just yesterday – hasn’t lost its charm one bit! Would totally recommend it, really durable stuff and actually never gets full!
Hope your moms surgery went well… and oh my gosh, is that your dog in that picture? Adorbs!!!
Unfortunately I’ve got no suggestions on tote bags. I get mine free – every October Pepperidge Farm has a deal at the supermarket – buy a certain amount of their products, send in the UPC and the form and you get a free Breast Cancer Awareness Canvas Bag. So I do it every year – I have 3 of them and love them. They are very sturdy. I use them to carry magazines when we go on long trips.
Good luck to your mom. I hope the surgery goes well.
When it comes to TV, I also love “Boardwalk Empires” – I have kept up the whole time. I also love “Bored to Death” on HBO which should be starting again. I watched the whole season of “Girls” too. Right now I am totally into “The Middle”, “Modern Family”, “Dancing with the Stars All-Stars” and “Parenthood.” I guess those are my favorites. I am not all that thrilled with most of the newer shows. The only one I really like is “The Neighbors” but “Nashville” is starting soon and that I want to see.
The Madonna concert looks like it was a lot of fun. I used to be a fan but when she started with all the Sex-stuff (the book and the record and videos), I got a little annoyed with her. I love her first 3 albums. I have her latest and don’t really like it much. Too much dance stuff – too much electronics for me. Glad she is still out there though. Good for her at her age (actually she is around my age, slightly younger). I wish I could move like that.
Thanks to everyone for the kind wishes for my mom and all of the tote recommendations! You guys rock!
I hope surgery goes well. Had my gallbladder out last December. Not fun but not the worst thing ever either.
Very favorite tote http://www.amazon.com/Baggallini-Expandable-Tote-Bag-Black/dp/B000F40HRW/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1349467001&sr=8-12&keywords=tote+bag
Nice heavy duty nylon but does not make the bag heavy. Doesn’t stain like canvas can. I got the dark olive.
http://www.medinabaskets.com/products/leather-band-basket#
I bought this bag approx 2 years ago….and it still looks great. I love that it has structure to it so that it stands up and makes it easy to locate something inside and that it looks so good anytime, anywhere. Esp for the small shopping trips and farmer’s markets. I keep a small clutch/pouch with the necessary items inside and just pull it out for quick run-ins at the store or….. Many times I have a drink cup/bottle standing in the end of it and have yet to have it topple.
Only downside is that it is a little difficult to fit under the seat on airline, (you kinda sorta have to fit it sideways.) Be sure to get this one with the leather straps that run all the way down the sides.
Hi!!!
Best of luck to your mom for a speedy recovery. I’m pretty new to your site, but I love what I have seen so far. I’m soooo excited you have found hockey!!! My eight year old son plays, my husband plays and I cheer them on! Play It Again Sports is a great place to find equipment. For my son’s birthday this year we built him a hockey rink. His friends came over and painted “advertisements” on the walls. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
I’m very excited to try some of the recipes. Your pancake cupcakes were a huge hit at work :)
Hi Susan, How fun, an ice rink!! That is all kinds of awesome, I love it! Now I want to build an ice rink in my backyard :)
Best wishes to your mom and a speedy recovery.
Vera Bradley has some cute totes, not crazy priced either. I do love the Michael Kors totes though too.
Btw that picture of ur dog is to die for!!