(please disregard the tampon in my pocket, oops.)
So ladies...in my first question ever posed on this blog: What's your secret hair trick for perfectly curled or straight locks that stay put for hours?
The age old hair debate: the straight want curly and the curly want straight. My hair falls into the category of poker straight with a bit of highlighted frizz. I tame this with the likes of moroccan hair oil, fekkai hair serum, etc. With very little maintenence, my hair is washed and blow-dried and sleeked in only 15min. It's a super minimal portion of my day. But some evenings call for some voluminous locks ( or some "juuge"---you know how as a woman we tossle our hair and kindof swing it around to add air to puff? haha). After work, I decided to treat myself to a super cheap ($15) Turkish blowout in Brooklyn, as a mini high school reunion is a good excuse for some mane pampering. And just 45min later I went from pony-tailed work Sarah to.... THIS (!!) I felt like Carrie Underwood. My eyes say it all. Shock. How the....what the....best dollar bills spent all week. I tricked (well the stylist actually) my hair! It's staying put. He didn't curl it, he took the tinyist of round brushes and twisted as he blew it dry. The entire time it was getting done I was thinking he was a genius. And then....then I drove home. And in 30 min time I went from THAT (single pointer finger to above photo)....to.... THIS. (please disregard the tampon in my pocket, oops.) Devastation station. (Cue the tiny violins.) From Kim Kardashian to did-i-just-roll-out-of-bed-surfer in less than an hour. It's fine.
So ladies...in my first question ever posed on this blog: What's your secret hair trick for perfectly curled or straight locks that stay put for hours?
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*this is going to be a brain dump of a ramblings post.
*i need to do y, but can't do y until x is complete. *and x is out of my control or hasnt happened yet. *that's how i feel this week. *checking off things to accomplish and staying afloat is the name of sept 29th's game. *these are times i wish yoga was 45min long not 90. *really sick of the weather being humid and NOT fall right now. *over summer, over it. *the smiley cookies i brought back from pittsburgh are a dangerous sugary addition to the kitchen. *but they remind me of home :) *mini high school reunion in the city tonight (!) *i swear i'm not like that annoying class president from the movie grease. *i just had a very positive high school experience and love reconnecting with old friends. *things have been added to the 2012 travel calendar. *whhhhhaaat? *life *full *speed *ahead. *gotta go. *that kind of week. Same idea. Different couple! How unique an experience for two sisters to marry two best friends and share wedding celebrations just a year apart. It was home to Pittsburgh for me (Lee had his annual fishing trip and sadly had to miss out) to get the wedding hoopla rolling with a perfectly Kernion-style engagement party: tons of asian food from Lulu's Noodles, ladylocks from my Aunt Patty, "pop" and some adult beverages, and....an ice cream cake :) The whole day could not have gone over any better and the happiness of Elizabeth & Brady is so evident to anyone that spends even a moment of time with them. Saying they are a perfect match is an understatement. They define it :) PS: Before the festivities got under way, I was able to zip downtown (seriously, you can get anywhere in Pgh in 15min, it's amazing) and do a drop-in class at Bikram Yoga Pittsburgh(!!). I had heard through a friend that this studio strongly discourages drinking of water during class. I was up for the challenge and actually applaud studios who form their own identity within the constrictions of the 26-posture structure that is Bikram's style. Shannon the instructor was fantastic and the community of practioners is strong. I yearn for this in NYC, but I think there are just too many people that frequent a studio and not on any normal schedule that you just dont get to know individuals like you would in a smaller town. But I digress. Upon entering the room, I noticed it felt cold. Okay, maybe not cold....but breezy and the same temp as outside. The room slowly started to warm but in general (another quirk of the studio?) is that they may teach at a lower temp (perhaps closer to 100-105) where I'm used to 115-120. It made the no water thing an afterthought (wow am I actually normalizing to 120degree yoga? proud moment) and at no point was I waiting for the natural breaks in class to chug some H20. Perhaps it was just my body on that day, perhpas just the different environment. It was a welcomed change of pace :) And either way, BYPgh is doing an amazing service to the yogis in town by offering this form of yoga and being such a supportive group of instructors. And they have a resident juice maker who bottles their own green liquids for after class! HUGE WIN. PPS: I cannot leave this weekend update without sharing the amazing cuteness of my friend Jax. She and her bf recently rented a home in my hometown and while they were out of town for the weekend she offered to let me pop by and snoop around to see the place. (And left me the most adorable note(!!) with a teapot and loose tea to sit and take in the summer sounds of a truly Pittsburgh warm late September night.) Having a lifelong friend take this next step in cultivating a first home with the one they love is so special to me. The personal touches to the house and the gorgeous patio and foliage in their backyard made me feel so proud of them....Big steps and life in the making. PPSS: I love Pittsburgh. I loved being welcomed by Franco and George. I love that we had Sat night dinner at Eat 'N Park. I love that Giant Eagle goes ga-ga for the black & gold. I love the Strip District's sale of ridiculous Steelers paraphernalia. I love the yinzers walking the streets. I love everything about it. And I specifically love this t-shirt: Drink Up Yinz Bitches.
Today was a Friday but it had moody Mondayness written all over it. I was ornery, fidgety, and just plain edgy. Work things, the heavy rain, vaccum broke, etc. Just "meh". My gal pal Mil (and bikram buddy) and I already made plans days ago to take a 5pm class today and boy did I need it. I went in with the mindset of, "well if anything I've got to at least leave here happier than how I trudged in." I expected a miserable class. I expected my whole body to fight the relaxtion and the postures. I had already decided that by the floor series I would want to get out and just be done. And then the craziest thing happened. I hit a new level today, not one of strength or posture positioning....I finally used my breath to 100% calm me down. I would almost describe my practice today as one that I did while sleeping. I was THAT relaxed. That calm...that loose in the sense that YES, I was overheated and sweating like Ive never sweat before....but when I tell you I zoned out and just let my ears listen to the words & my slow in and out breaths completely take over my thoughts...I mean it in with all that I am.
So this is the funny thing about yoga and specifically bikram for me...it is always a learning experience. It always takes your body and mind to a new level. You discover how your body was meant to be in every 90min session. I would never have thought in a million years that TODAY of all days I would reach the most relaxing meditative practice I've ever completed....but I did. This yoga has saved me physically and mentally and, quite peacefully, rocked my world :) Friday! All my favorite sprays...for the home, the kitchen or your personal grooming routine. Molton Brown Room Spray. Don't get me wrong, candles are better. But this comes in handy when guests are about to arrive and I forgot to pick up another Clean Cotten or Sage & Citrus Yankee Candle (my favs). Moroccan Oil Luminous Hairspray. This hairspray is just fab-dabulous. Lightweight for my baby fine hair and smells like a beachy dream. Sensual Amber Body Spray. My old roomie Kate turned me onto this fragrance years ago! Sometimes, it's just easier on the wallet than a ritzy perfume. Good for post-yoga or errand running. Nothing special but fresh and a little musky. Mario Badascu Rosewater Spray. My love for MB spans far and wide and this $7 bottle of heaven makes me feel fresh and so clean. Spritz over your face mid-day to keep the "dewey" look going w your makeup or on a clean face before bed. Olive Oil Mister. So based on my quick google search, there are roughly 119calories in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, all coming from fat. But adding air and misting the oil, you not only get a better and more even application of flavor onto your veggies, flatbread, etc...you're cutting back where it is very easy to over-do. I LOVE adding dried chilis to the oil for a spicy kick! PS: It's been a wonderful week around here. Some positive work related and work-out related reinforcement from my mentors + charity shopping at Henri Bendel with Linds + catching up with Shep + wine @ Entwine with Sar & Steve...and tonight, a birthday party for my lovie EJ. My friendship love tank is fuller than full---overflowing with attentive conversations and life chats that keep me on a high for days. And on the family newsline, my brother-in-law and sister-in-law just welcomed their second daughter, Elise, into the world on Wednesday morning(!!!) Is there anything better in this world than receiving news of a baby being born? :) I think not!
I've always been a journeler {I think the entry from our first morning in Fiji on our honeymoon takes the proverbial cake} but by writing our life down online as it comes and goes has made me itching to find my voice again. One that is both melodic and forthright while capturing the love and simplicity of our daily musings. It's been 4 months now since I created Saturdays Story and I vowed that I would be gentle on myself. I've found fun in the thinking and selecting of my Friday Favorites, in the casual nature of my weekly Ramblings to depict the scattered randomness and light humor of my inner monologue, and in how open I've been with my personal discoveries of mental and physical balance {which have come much more naturally than expected.}
Two blogs that I follow and inspire me to write more soulfully are DearBaby & Enjoying The Small Things. Both Melissa and Kelle are graced with a writer's voice that jumps off the pages and connects with me in such a powerful way. Perhaps it is their little families that tug on my heart strings but I think it is more than that. I think it is the way they use words to captivate the most simple and basic, yet amazing things in life. The meaning of a friend who's like a sister or the touch & sight of a newborn in her big sister's arms. These little dots of life told by these women inspire me to continue to blog and tell our story. These past 4 months have brought me to a wonderful new life lookout. On occasion when find myself in a reactionary position, simply the mindset of loosening up and reminding myself of what I know to be true is all that it takes. {A deep breath and moment of silence always help.} And in general, I find life less tied up in my worry about the what-ifs. {I have yoga + more balanced lifestyle + an unwaveringly supportive partner to thank for that.} So as month 5 of my journal-blogging begins, I'm pressing myself to not fear the words {heart-on-my-sleeve as they may seem} that come to me. As gritty and emotional as they may come off...they are me:) And they are mine to own and acknowledge. "Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall" -The Great Gatsby {by F. Scott Fitgerald} A cold and grey morning had me out of bed early this Tuesday. It was as if Fall whispered in my ear..."I'm here!" and I couldnt help but enjoy some couch and blanket time while organizing some work things. As I lunched with my friend Jane yesterday (after 5yrs of working in Bay Ridge, this was my first friend who has met me in south Brooklyn for lunch...such a treat), we reminisced about last year at this time. She & I were both gearing up for our Big Days and the wedding buzz was all-encompasing for the two of us. Our banter that was once "have you decided on shoes for your bridesmaids?...or...how did the makeup trial go?" was now "tell me about how the apartment construction is coming along?....and...what are you and the hubby doing for the holidays?" As the time comes around again this year, my heart flutters in excitement for family & friends who are making this same journey we once took. {My sister & Brady, my brother-in-law Andrew & Irina, my high school friend Bryan & Ashley, and my sweet girlfriend Lindsay & Brian.} Memories of invitation prep, honeymoon planning, dress fittings, escort card stylizing, music choices and engagement photos(above) all rise up in me and are completely aligned with the cool morning breeze of September coming to an end and October's colorful leaves just around the corner. In the Fall that is today, I find myself so happily grounded in our togetherness as Mr. & Mrs., our decisions made as man & wife, and the love that has grown even since our wedding day. We'll cheers to a year of marriage so soon (!!!) and I'm very grateful for the reflection this season has granted me already.
Layered Pumpkin Loaf complete! Football on TV, the balcony door open, a crisp breeze....a Sunday with all the fall fixings just right :) It's back! And during its regularly scheduled day. A splattering of things to get the Favorites going again. Happy weekend. Fall is in the air! As if Zara read my mind. In a recent FF post, I made note of how Zara needed to pull itself together and offer online ordering like the rest of the world. Badda bing, badda boom. The oversized red wine glass. How have I not posted this before? Lee calls this my red wine pail. 23oz glass. Grab 2 + a bottle of wine for a perfect housewarming gift :) Old Navy Founcy Blouse. Purchased this in a large to get the billlowy-silk top look going + the pixie pant. I love the poppy red color and the pricetag :) Victor Rolf Flowerbomb. Everyone's skin and oils mix differently with scents and perfumes but this one seems to be a favorite choice for a variety of friends. Good for the workplace and everyday spray wear. Layered Pumpkin Loaf. With fall comes all things apple crisp and pumpkin and spice related and this (gesturing to the left) is on the agenda for a Sunday morning bake-off. YUM. I am bouncing off the walls right now in happiness! Happiness created by yesterday's hours spent with baby Leighton. Her tiny hands. Those teeny feet. Her long model legs! The smiles of her parents. It was one of the most special days of 2011. My email to SKr this morning sums it up just right: "I held that sweet baby for 6 out of the 7 hours I was at Abby's house yesterday. She is the prettiest little baby I've ever seen. And a cuddle bug beyond belief. I was weepy leaving. Abby & Matt...I've never seen happier..." My dear friend, Abby...now a mom. Friends and laughter and little coos & oohs filled the living room. All eyes on this baby girl. What a day. What a great, great day.
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