Hi Blog-o-sphere!

Im blogging today as a participant of BvB Austin, a powder puff football charity event supporting the Alzheimer's Association, Capital of Texas chapter. As part of a nationwide network, the Capital of Texas chapter provides help and hope to over 50,000 individuals- including those diagnosed, their families, and caregivers. As an organization, we bring together young Austin professionals and each individual is responsible for reaching their personal goal of fundraising, with an overall goal of raiding $75,000. Many of our participants have been personally touched by Alzheimer's and the stories we share ignite our passion to go the extra mile.

As a participant, I am asked to raise $500 or more to donate to this great cause. You can help by purchasing a ticket to the game, raffle tickets for the chance to win a new MINI Cooper, as well as our social events leading up to it. During the season we will host events including a Homecoming Kick-Off party and the second Annual 4th and Goal Gala. Game Day is scheduled for May 14th and is guaranteed to be a great battle.

If you would like to contribute, please visit my personal fundraising page HERE where you will find out more information about the organization and a link to make a donation on my behalf.

Please let me know if you have any questions! Thank you SO much for your interest and support! I know none, if any of you will make it to Austin for the game, but i'll be sure to post photos!

Go Blondes!

Color of the Month! March!

I wasn't even aware that Sherwin Williams had a color of the month until last night. They may not even actually have a color of the month-- it totally could the result of a great advertising campaign, but whatever, im sold!

the color of the month for march is Dancing Green (SW6716)

(via sherwinwilliams.com)

a bright, cheerful green for the month on March. Pretty sneaky if you ask me! March marks spring time (growth) and St. Patricks Day! 

Here are a few other green favorites of mine!

Kermit!

(via google images)

 

Kendra Scott Danielle Earring in mint!

(via kendrascott.com)

tory burch reva in lime

(via tory burch)

green cymbidium orchids

(via google images)

david yurman green stone confetti 5 row bracelet

(via davidyurman.com)

spring inspired.

okay, so i know its not technically spring yet, but if you have been outside (in austin) today, its too damn pretty to think its winter. and yes, while it's still a little chilly, its screaming spring. the first day of spring isn't until march 20th, but its never too early to start preparing! there are so many events coming up that i can't resist looking at sundresses, sandals, and of course anything outdoors!

steve madden 'rego' at stevemadden.com

i bought a pair of pewter wedges last summer, so i probably won't be getting these, but i LOVE them!

shoshanna strapless tulip print dress at neiman marcus

how fun is that?!

kate spade crystal kaleidoscope neckalce at katespade.com

i can think of 1,000 things to wear this with!

j.crew crystal briolette dress at jcrew.com

not 100% sure why its $1500, but it sure is cute!

kendra scott rajan gold earrings at kendrascott.com

perfect all summer long. can you see these against your tan skin? ah! perfection!

ray ban new wayfarer sunglasses at ray-ban.com

i got these for christmas and they quickly became my favorite sunnies i've ever had! now for the sun to come out so i can wear them!

lace-trim play dress from victoriasecret.com

perfect for a day on the lake!

have you gotten your spring fling fix yet? what are your seasonal favorites?

ugh.

i had hoped this was the start of good things to come. i got an interview, it went wonderfully. i got a call back for a second.. and then the kiss of death. 'there are three of you.. one of which has previously worked with us before.' there goes my chance. i know they probably have to post and interview, but it's just so disheartening to hear those words. 

this one was close. a very close one. i felt good that i got the 2nd interview, but didn't get the position. i need to keep positive- at least I got an interview, right? it was merely a rehearsal for the big thing that (hopefully) will be soon! hopefully something else will come up soon...!

the only thing keeping me from tears is that CL (finally) let me add 'Newlyweds:Nick & Jessica' on netflix and the first dvd came in today. i forgot how much i love jessica simpson. she really is adorable!

we have a friend in town this weekend, and the weather is gorgeous! i hope that because we are going to be so busy that it will keep my mind off the job situation.. ugh.

hope you all have a great weekend!

i can't make this stuff up.

you know when your sitting there, laughing 20 minutes later because there is no real way that that just happened? yea, i do that a lot. thats where this story about our drive back to austin last night comes in.

first, i'll preface the story by saying that for christmas CL had recieved some of those party poppers (you know those little bottle things with streamers and confetti in them? you pull the string and POP!) and they had been in the tahoe for months. he had cleaned his car out and thought he had removed all of them. apparently not.

(via google images)

we were driving back to austin and had stopped in columbus for food and bathroom break. we get back on the road and the dogs are quietly hanging out in the back seat.. all of a sudden we hear POW! like a gun shot. i was like wtf was that?! CL shook his head and said "is there confetti everywhere?" i almost died. apparently bailey had found a party popper in the backseat and had chewed it enough to fire the spark and pop the bottle (thank God is wasn't aimed inside her mouth!). and yes there was confetti everywhere. molly, who is really gun shy was scared stiff (no lie, she didn't move for an hour) and bailey, who is a little more adventurous sat under molly on the floor. she didn't know what that was, or what happened. after we checked bailey for any damage (CL was worried about her hearing, but then i reminded him she only has selective hearing regardless), we just laughed. and laughed. and laughed. CL yelled "Happy New Year" and i just sat there, in the passenger seat giggling. 

only my dogs would start a party in the back seat.

 i can't make this stuff up.