Resolutions

How are people's New Year's resolutions goings?? Bet they can't be as bad (or as painful) as these people's!

Laughing,

-Kate

What I'm Loving Right Now

"How to be a Heartbreaker" by Marina and the Diamonds

This steamy little nugget is brought to you by my great friend Christina. She introduced it to me and I can't quite get it out of my head. I wish I was bold enough to tattoo a heart on my face. Thanks to this video I have now decided to wear ribbons in my hair like Marina more often due to my fiancee's request (he has a thing for ribbons--don't get it). Additionally, who doesn't love wet, almost naked dudes?! Oh, and it's a catchy little ditty. 

Enjoy,

Kate

Sign of the Times

Lately, my only interest in blogging has been to discuss either food or Christmas. It's silly of me but it made me wonder for a second why those were the two things at the forefront of my mind. Then after a second of idiotic wondering I realized that the food portion stems from the fact that Thanksgiving is a mere 2 (and kind of a half) days away. And we all know why Christmas is on my mind--because I am minorly (okay majorly) obsessed and in love with the Christmas season. I guess my preoccupations are just a sign of the times.

So, in the spirit of Christmas and food loving I will post some favorites from both categories because I just can't seem to get enough of either! (This issue may require medical attention!)

For the food lover in all of us: If you click here you will find yourself on a page for Cooking Light's Spicy Caramel Brownies which look positively sinful and totally delicious! I haven't actually made them yet, but they are on my "To-Bake" list over the course of December. By the way, have I mentioned how excited I am  for the end of the semester and therefore the upcoming winter break. We get over a month off from classes and the best part is that since we are in the transition between semesters they can't assign any homework. Therefore I will have virtually an entire month free from assigned readings, papers, and projects. Now I still have a child so that is where most of my free time will go, but the thought of no school for a month fills me with joy!

And now for the Christmas portion of my post! I spent a lot of my downtime about a week or so ago watching "The Holiday." I watched it fully through about 4 times and then watched parts of it here and there while doing homework or surfing the Internet. This week, however, I have shifted my viewing frenzy to a different movie. "Love Actually" is my new film of choice, and what a great one it is. In fact, I "Love Actually Bombed" a friends Facebook wall last night with various pictures and quotes from the movie. I will share a clip of my favorite part of the movie with you: Hugh Grant dancing to Pointer Sisters "Jump For My Love." Well, it's actually one of two favorite parts. I also love the scene at the end where Jamie (Colin Firth) proposes to Aurelia. 

And on that note, I hope you all have a great start to your week!

-Kate

What I'm Loving Right Now:

"Stop This Train" by John Mayer

My apologies for a lack of posts, but school has resumed and I no longer have free time it seems. However, I have had this song stuck in my head for the past few days and particularly enjoy the simplicity of this live performance. He is such an amazing artist! John Mayer has been the background music to my mornings. He played yesterday morning while I got up and made a delicious frittata for breakfast with my family. I hope this song and video offer you a few moments of relaxation and joy. 

-Kate