Throwback Thursday - National Siblings Day Edition

So apparently National Siblings Day is a thing - who knew?! Much like Mother's Day or Father's Day, I guess it makes sense that it WOULD be a day of recognition for siblings alike.

Needless to say,  I am yet to be showered with love gifts from my beloved little brother. And to think HE is the golden child?!

Happy Sibling Day, brother...

My Worst Nightmare

At the age of 30, I have the same recurring dream that I have had for years - that I never actually graduated high school. WTF?!

There tend to be slight variations from one dream to the next, but the core story line is always the same: the administrative offices did not accurately count my credits and, despite taking college placement courses, I failed to meet the requirements to earn a high school diploma in the state of Indiana. Again, WTF?!

I was never a bad student, nor was the possibility of not graduating high school ever a concern. Which is why I always find it so strange. What the hell does it mean?!

I feel it is necessary to clarify that this is by no means something I'm truly bothered by. I more so just happened to find the information I came across interesting:

Dreaming about school points to feelings of inadequacy and anxieties about your ability. If you are no longer in school, such dreams may point to unresolved childhood issues. The dream may also reflect a life lesson that you need to learn.

Hmm... I don't necessarily agree that the above is entirely accurate. Now the following little factoids behind the meaning of Dream Themes specific to school though?  These are much more intriguing:

Graduation

To dream that you do not have enough units or credits to graduate suggests that you are not giving yourself enough credit to your successes and achievements. You are short-changing yourself of your accomplishments.

High School

To dream that you have to repeat high school suggests that you are doubting your accomplishments and the goals that you have already completed. You feel that you may not be measuring up to the expectation of others. The dream may occur because some recent situation may have awakened old anxieties and insecurities.

School

A dream that takes place in school may be a metaphor for the lessons that you are learning from your waking life. You may be going through a "spiritual learning" experience.

Maybe now that I have the ability to decode said dreams they will no longer occur? I can only hope I fall into a much more exciting dream pattern of murders and mysteries - I feel those will lend themselves nicely to more entertaining blog entries!

Weekend In Photos

Friday Favorites

Pharrell Joins The Voice - This makes SO much sense to me. He is arguably the hottest name in music after last year - No. Brainer.

Newmania - This weekend commences the official bachelorette festivities for one, Amanda Newman.  This should be....interesting.

Starbucks Low Calorie Iced Coffee + Milk - I have a problem.  A daily, I am now heavily reliant on this to start my morning, type of problem.

Baby Maker - I'm so excited to announce that Brandon and I are....SIKE! I got you guys, huh?!  In reality, Sunday brings the showering of Baby Yoyo! He will be making his debut in late May (we are told...).

Sharks Win! - Thursday marks another Oceana victory! This time, the California law that prohibits the selling and possession of shark fins in the state was challenged, but upheld in court. Look how happy they are!

Throwback Thursday

Check out this hot little number, daring to take her OOTD next level in that yellow on yellow suspender look. Nailed it!

This week's Throwback Thursday features what can only be described as an extremely unfortunate haircut, but pairs quite nicely with confidence and ability to go big or go home. Suspenders aside - that shirt?!  BOLD MOVE, KID, BOLD MOVE!

Which poses the question, Who Wore It Best: Suspenders Edition?  

In this clash of Bill Lumbergh vs. Adorable Childhood Style Icon, I think it goes without saying who takes this one. Sorry, Bill. I'm gonna go ahead and get you a copy of that memo, Mmk?

Overalls. Are. Back!

Can you believe it?  It's like Christmas in spring, you guys. I'm so busy trying to crawl out of the worst winter of my life to even know if this is true or just a mirage. Warm weather cannot get here fast enough! 

Always a fan of a one piece in any variety, I was a frequent offender of the overall craze back in the 90's. Corduroy, denim, khaki - you name the material in which it was available, I owned it. If only I had proof... Cassie - a little help on this one?! 

Better question - why did it take so long for this epic trend in fashion to make a come back?! I didn't even realize I missed it until I walked by one of my favorite boutiques to find a mannequin in the window, decked out in denim, calling to me like a siren. I was able to maintain self-control (not making any impulse buys) - also I did not have my wallet, but I'm definitely going back!

I'm already hard at work conceptualizing how to style my overalls for when I'm finally able to wear them!

Simple, fun, comfortable! I know what you are thinking...this can be tricky to pull off without looking like a farmer. And maybe you ARE a farmer, in which case that is also entirely acceptable. Just be confident and rock it - it will totally work!

For more fashion inspiration, check out these different ways to rock your overalls in 2014!



  

HIMYM

FINALLY!  It's over. To say this season made it really difficult to remember why I have stayed so committed throughout the 9-season run would be putting it lightly....

Initially, I was one of the millions of fans who was extremely disappointed in what I was watching last night. I felt misled in the same way I did when LOST ripped my heart out. Oddly enough, many critics shared these same sentiments as I found in reading the many reviews today - one from the very reputable, Jason Hyland:

That said, and now that I have had the chance to process everything, I think I am more understanding with what played out on screen - though I still feel it goes against everything the show has taught us to date....
 

In what was otherwise a somewhat unrealistic portrayal of adult friendship - daily meetings in bars despite growing older, having careers and raising families - the series took it upon itself to throw an extreme dose of reality our way to end it all.  I think that's why everyone has such issues with it - it was always so dramatized and that's what we all wanted to believe.  By giving us a reality check, despite actually staying true to the core story line that has followed its way through the series since episode 1, it was just too much for us to handle.

In the end, it will forever live in syndication.  There are too many good things about the 9-year run to throw it all away on a finale that did not play out as we all had hoped - but let me stop myself there...  Didn't it really end how we all wanted it to all along?  Ted and Robin?!