Random Tidbit For The Day

Today is the birthday of Nicolas Steno.  A 17th century Danish scientist and Catholic bishop who is considered to be the father of stratigraphy and modern geology. He is also credited with discovering the parotid salivary gland, also known as Stenon's Duct (did you know that??). Google has honored him today with a Google Doodle. It would be his 374th birthday.  How cool is that.

Pillow Talk

Back in the day when my husband and I were doing the long distant relationship thing, this would have been a great thing to have.  There is a company (Little Riot) that is working on creating a way for long distant lovers to connect.  I think if they ever get their first prototype out, it will be great.  BUT, i'm just not sure about hugging something with sensors.  The scientist in me is a bit skeptical.  How will they prevent the lights from generating heat? How do they make the pillow soft enough to sleep on with all the necessary parts in it? I'm sure if it needs to be connected wirelessly to some box that receives a signal, it will be giving off radiation.  I get enough radiation from my cell phone, thanks.  Don't need to hug a life size version.  If they ever develop this, free of any health hazards, I think it will really take off.  

The 15 Friends Project

This is something that I came across on the blog by Twig Creative and wanted to share.  It is called the "15 Friends Project".  It is an effort by 15 distinct bloggers from all over the country to produce a piece of art that can be later auctioned off for a good cause. What I found the most fascinating about this project was the creativity that stemmed from the bloggers imaginations.  The 15, very different bloggers produced a piece of art that seemingly flows as if produced by one.  They started out with 2 clean canvases and each blogger received their canvas, added their touch, and shipped it on to the next person.  The canvases are still traveling, with 2  bloggers left to work on each.  I'm excited to see the outcome.

CANVAS 1:

CANVAS 2:

With Good Company

One of my best friends was visiting from out of town Sunday, and I decided to take her to, what I thought would have been, a "good" breakfast spot.  I was quite disappointed in the food, the prices, and the serving size, but nonetheless, I was in good company and it was great :) I ate my food really slow to not get too frustrated with the small portion for the price I paid. Of course, I had to get some tea.  I loved their little hot water pot :)

Haute Cakes Cafe 

By the way, they ONLY gave me 4 pieces of fruit.  Very generous of them.

I got a great little sweater from Anthropologie for $20 (original $158). 

Steal deal? I think so...

Interesting looking flowers and beautiful colors.  They looked like cabbage, maybe they were.

Things That Make No Sense

There are quite a few things that really get to me when I am out shopping.  Shopping has become quite taxing over the past few years with the loss of high quality, chic and affordable clothing.  Most of the time, I just peruse the aisles and end up so frustrated with the prices, quality of the fabrics and cuts that I charge out of the store, vowing to never shop again.  I don't want to dress like a 16 year old with holes in my clothes or jeans so tight, I can't breath.  Why can't there be something that is both chic, classy and yet reasonable (on a students budget), and well, that possibly fits with my personal style.

What is this? Why can't they just hem the skirt.  How tacky!

Why would you wear something with ants all over it? This dress was $100 by the way.

Torn Jeans?? Why would you pay money to wear something torn?  

I am not old fashioned, this trend just needs to stop.  It is not chic.

On another note, what is going on with people and bringing their dogs into stores.  Animals should not be allowed in the store, PERIOD.  Not just for cleanliness reasons, but some people have allergies and dog hair gets all over everywhere. God forbid you have severe allergies and you bring something home with dog hair all over it.  Be respectful of others and leave your furry friends at home. 

At the Anthropologie store:

Really, again? This dog kept dragging his behind all over the floor...I could no get out of there faster.  

At the Apple store:

Don't get me wrong, I LOVE animals (more of a cat person myself), but nonetheless, I love all furry animals, but there place is not in stores, especially not clothing or grocery stores.  There needs to be a law passed for this...

Tea For My Soul

Tea, Chai, Le Thé, چای...however you pronounce it, it is one amazing drink.

I drink tea in the morning to give me that needed boost to wake me up.  It is the first thing I do, even before both my eyes are open.  I drag my sleepy one eyed self to the hot water kettle and turn it on and then go on with my morning routine. I drink tea during the day when I can't think of anything to do, when I need to de-stress, when the weather is cold, hot, rainy, or bright and I even drink it before I go to bed to help me sleep.  It is my go to drink, reviving me and calming me, bringing a smile to my soul.

If I actually drank as much water as I do tea, I would probably have flawless health... 

Here is my life line:

I am on the search for super cute and unique teacups.  I have yet to find any, but am totally in love with these:

Sigh...

Photo Credit: Hijabs & Co.

As my dad says, "Tea me, please".