I got quite a few questions as to where I found these bow sandals when I posted this picture to my instagram yesterday! They’re from the Lauren Conrad line at Kohl’s, actually, but they’re old and no longer on the website, boo. I am such a sucker for bows, and I’m glad to see a lot of you share my love!
Just look at that mug. I mean, it’s a cat. On a mug. And the other side says “meow meow.” Are you kitten me right meow (yes I just did that). Sweet Jenna sent it to me and it made me feel so loved!
I drove by 8th and O yesterday morning and a tidal wave of sadness instantly came over me. 8th and O st, downtown, is where my mom used to work, for so many years. It’s where my dad and I would go pick her up on a rainy day. It’s where I would take lightrail after my lifeguarding job in the summer to ride home with her. It’s where I would walk to have lunch with her on a beautiful day. And right as I drove by, the hot tears came and left me feeling sad and helpless and alone, if just for those few minutes. It’s crazy how a specific place can do that to you, isn’t it?
Well, it’s Friiiiiiday! Yay! I’ve been looking forward to today all week long. I’m going to sushi with my favourite girls tonight, and yes, that means I will be eating a lot of ginger and cooked sushi and having some sake bombs, duh. Then, it’s Friday movie night with my man! Favourite night of the week! :)
What are your plans for tonight?
Do you have a favourite mug?
xo
p.s. Tomorrow’s Saturday! Come back and link up with me with Some Things You’ve Been Loving! :) See last week’s post here for some ideas!
Hugs. Those moments will continue to happen for a long time, I think. Hugs.
Yeah, I don’t really see them every going away. <3
xo
Cute shoes! Love the ginger at sushi restaurants too. I eat it before, during and after the meal and am usually the only one. Glad to know I’m not alone with my ginger love!
Yayyy a fellow ginger lover! (hehe) I totally thought I was the only one too! :)
xo
:) I’m so glad that little mug brightened your day!
You’ve been on my heart lately so I just wanted you to know I’ve prayed for you. I’m truly excited I found your blog to begin a friendship with you.
It really did, Jenna! Thank you thank youuuu! And your prayers mean everything to me! I’m so happy that you found me too! :)
xo
My favorite mug is the one with the coffee in it…I’m simple. I’m afraid to get attached to one because I have kids.
The shoes are super cute! I can never find anything fun at Kohls!
Kas
Haha I like that. Well said! ;) Girl, it takes a little bit of digging sometimes, but Kohl’s has some great things! I love their athletic wear, they have Nike and Adidas and lots of great brands!
xo
love the bows on your sandals! super cute! love a sun sandal to spice up an outfit!
kelseybang.com
Aren’t they adorable?! They just make me smile whenever I look down and see the bows :)
xo
I love the lauren Conrad line! Also love your adorable kitty mug.
Tara
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Lauren Conrad seriously has the cutest things at Kohl’s! Love it!
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I love the mug, it’s amazing!
Isn’t it the cutest?! It makes me smile!
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The bow shoes! Me want !
Hehe :) They are the most fun shoes that I own, I’m convinced of it.
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Jeez, Katie, I don’t think you could be more adorable! PS; I’m going to try to comment regularly from now on, k? :]
Nicole!!! Awww yes, I’m so glad you found me, my very first blogging buddy! :) I think you should probably have a blog of your own again, yes?
xo
I do! but unfortunately am not nearly as consistent as you are with yours :] http://www.talklikelovers.blogspot.com if you wanna drop on by!
Katie, it makes me so sad for you that you lost your mom. I can’t imagine how hard that would be. I want to cry thinking about it. But I think over time it will get easier, and not hurt so much. I’ve been through some pretty rough things, and the great thing is….time has always healed. I think it will get easier. It looks like you believe in God. I believe that you will be with her again after this life. Hang in there sweet girl. It will get easier over time. I promise. I hope you have a great day.
XO,
Amber
Amber, thank you for your sweet words. I do believe that I will see her again in heaven :) It’s just rough having to pass the time without her here until then, you know? But I do believe with every fiber of my being and it makes my heart hurt less knowing the truth! <3
xo
I love those shoes. They are absolutely adorable! And I am obsessed with coffee mugs. I probably have more than I would ever use. My favorites are ones that are big and hold a lot of coffee.
I lost my mom when I was in college and while its been many years, certain places can still bring on so many emotions. It does get easier as you make new memories, but it still there.
Deana
TesoriBelle.com
I have so many coffee mugs too! They’re so fun to collect, even if it’s easy to run out of room for them, haha! ;) I definitely can see that those emotions will never fully go away, and it’s hard to know that, but I guess it’s a testament to how much of an impact our moms had on our lives that we’ll never stop missing them, you know? Hugs to you.
xo
Sushi grosses me out. yuck yuck yuck.
Your bow shoes are the cutest. I hope you had a good weekend, girlie.
Have you ever just had a California roll? They are my favourite, and yeah I guess not “real” sushi, but whatever. It’s just avocado, crab meat and cucumber, or you can get just avocado and cucumber and of course the rice and seaweed. SO GOOD.
xo