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According To Jessica...
is a blog about things that I love, things that I find funny, things that inspire me and things that I want to shamelessly complain about but don't actually want any feedback or advice on.First and foremost, I love Jesus.
I've been married for almost 10 years and we have 3 messy, smelly, dirty boys. I love my kids. Love, love, love them. But 85% of the time, I want to be away from them. (And it's really 90% of the time, but I thought 85% sounded better.) I am a real Mom. I don't pack snacks and plan playdates. At the end of the day, if no one's bleeding and everyone has had at least 2 meals, I consider it a win. (Everybody's hands go up!!!) I depend on coffee the way most people depend of electricity. I classify cereal an acceptable dinner. I single-handly have kept the good people of the Sumner Fred Meyer across the street employed by the amount of money we spend on groceries. I have wasted hours neglecting my household and children working on this blog. I believe Jessica Simpson shoes are more important than routine oil changes. I am a bit of a clothes whore. Some people collect stamps, some collect antique dolls...I collect clothes. My husband wakes up in the morning and reads the newspaper. I wake up in the morning and read The Possessionista. I have the best intentions and very poor follow through. I have an outstanding track record of losing and/or breaking electronic devices. I often forget that I am Asian. And last but not least, if I had to choose between Happy Hour at Stanley & Seaforts and a Free People Maxi Dress...I would karate chop the person making me choose and take both.
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According To Jessica
Tuesday Check In
Obsessing Over: The kids’ Valentine’s Day cards. I bought all the stuff, the templates are back from the printer and I’m ready to go! It feels a little weird. I’m hardly ever this prepared. If I finish the cards tonight, what will I do at 1am on Valentine’s Day? Just go to bed? Unheard of.
Working On: Catching up on my DVR. I love all of my shows, obviously as they are taking up 79% of my DVR space, but there are a few that have become a chore to watch. Gossip Girl, Pretty Little Liars and Private Practice to name a few. I mainly watch Gossip Girl and Pretty Little Liars so I can nod my head knowingly when The Possessionista blogs about their fashion. But Private Practice has really become a job to watch. Addison…please go back to Seattle and do your drama there!
Thinking About: Joining the gym. No, no, no! Don’t click away! This is still Jessica! I’ve recently become inspired by my friend Corianne who just joined the local gym. She went and worked out this morning before work. Like, at 6am. (When she told me this, I literally couldn’t speak for 7 minutes. I made up a lame excuse about having a Staff Meeting and went and hid in the bathroom. Just sat on a closed toilet seat lid and contemplated who my real friends were.) Now that I’ve had 12 hours to think about it, I may join too. It takes me a long time to process complicated things. Getting healthy. Gravity. Subtraction.
Anticipating: My Wednesday morning massage! I got into a car accident back in November and have been getting adjusted at the chiropractor and also been getting weekly massages. They’ve helped so much. I used to have a lot of neck pain and lower back pain. And ever since I’ve been getting adjusted, I’ve felt great! And just in case an insurance adjuster is reading this…all of the said pain was caused by the accident and all of the said relief was a direct result of the chiropractor and the massages. End quote.
Listening To: My kids. Who are supposed to be sleeping. But from the sounds of it are rearranging their bedroom furniture and bungee jumping from their top bunk.
Drinking: A nice chilled glass of Barq’s Rootbeer. What? I said I was thinking about joining the gym! Cut me a break!
Wishing: My office did not have a Dresscode. I know that that’s completely random, but if I had a dollar for every time I mentally cursed our office Dresscode, I could retire. And I’d never have to work in an office with a Casual Dresscode again. I’d never have to iron my dress slacks again. I’d never have to wear another skirt that falls past knees (unless it was by Victoria Beckham and I wanted to). I’d never again wear another sweater cardigan set. I could wear halter tops. And flip flops. And leggings. And Maxi dresses. I have to stop talking about this because my eyes are welling up with tears.
I am so ready for Valentine’s Day! I picked out Huz’s gifts and am picking them up on Friday. He’s been asking me what I want and it sounds kind of dumb, but I really don’t know what I want!
I’m a pretty picky gift receiver. That doesn’t mean I only like expensive things, but I definitely have a distinct style and know immediately whether or not I like something. So me getting presents in the open isn’t always the best thing. I’ve been working really hard on what Huz calls my Gift Getting Face. Had lots of practice this Christmas. Hahaha!
Anyway, I would love suggestions or ideas of what’s on your Wish List! Send me your ideas and inspiration!
Tomorrow is February!
For those of you who have commitment issues, this is the perfect opportunity to join in a fun, easy and no-pressure challenge. It’s just 29 days. I’ve committed to Lord of the Rings movies long that that. (Not complaining though, I must admit I had Middle Earth Love Affair with Legolas.)
So we’ll see you and Your View (because it’s #1…see what I did there? Hehehe!) tomorrow!
How amazing is this?
I’ll answer that question for you. SO. AMAZING.
What a great idea from Pinterest!
(Photography courtesy of Edyta Photography)
