Awkward and Awesome Thursday! - Omaha Professional Photographer

Awkward & Awesome Thursday!



Awkward:

• On a recent session my clients and I were walking through an alley and low and behold what do we see?  The above grafitti.  I couldn't help myself - I hollered out "Who ya gonna call?  Ghostbusters!" and then realized I wasn't with my family ....I mean, for real, what in the WORLD do pac-man ghosts have to do with downtown alleys?  It's all very bizarre- including my little outburst.  Sometimes I find myself so funny but then again, if you have to explain your own joke like I am doing now then it probably isn't that funny to begin with, right? *hanging head*
• Picure it: I'm getting ready to take a photo after switching lenses and waiting for a client to change outfits.  I lift the camera to my face and realize I have forgotten to take the lens cap off.  *blushing* I mean, I knew it was still on once the camera was up to my eye but still- how very embarrassing! ...I'd like to say that  a) I never lose my lens cap (always to be found in my pocket)  and b) I never forget to take the lens cap off  -- but then I would be lying on both accounts.  I wonder if I ever will stop experiencing those little embarrassing moments?

Awesome:

• Lily pads and koi fish ponds.  <3  One of my favorite venues for outdoor sessions has this little pond and I just love it.  It reminds me of when I was a child and we used to go feed the ducks and fish at a pond near the place I grew up. 
• Unlimited minutes! Free long distance! Believe me, I have a lot of words when it comes to chatting with my besties. :D
• All week long we have been playing a math flash card game with Lela and she LOVES it!  I am super happy and excited that she finally uses the words 'fun' and 'math' in the same sentence.  It's awesome. ;)

Remember to check out my fellow photogs' blogs for their always entertaining Awkward and Awesome posts!

Heather A. Scott Photography

Missie Jurick Photography

Awesome and Awkward Thursday! - Omaha Professional Photographer

Awesome & Awkward Thursday!

Awkward

• Going to lunch with a great friend and my girls only to be asked by the waitress (who knew my friend from highschool) if we were his family.  Um, no. ... and as if that wasn't awkward enough she then asked if Becca was his girlfriend to which he replied, "No. I'd be in jail if Becca was my girlfriend." LOL  It was funny but it was definitely slightly awkward for all of us.
• Apparently one of the moms at the swim meet last weekend implied that Becca and one of her teammates were dating.  Not awkward for me but awkward for Becca....she says that they were just talking.  I think that they were flirting.  This is NOT my first rodeo. ;)
• My new found addiction to Cheetos.  It's awkward walking around with orange fingers at this age, okay?

Awesome

• Becca made a D1 cut for swim! :D  She will be swimming the 100 back and all 15 and over relays!!  GooooooOOOOOoooooo BARRACUDA! :D
• Becca brought home 3 medals from the D2 meet (D1 qualifying meet) this past Saturday!!!  Awwwwwwww YEAH!  Get it get it get it!
• Steven made me a mix cd.  That's right, like those mixed tapes you used to get from your sweetheart in highschool...it's the best gift ever! <3
• Watching Steve drive off on his Harley.  I'm going to miss him but I know he will be creating precious memories on the trip to Gatlinburg, TN with his friend, Joe, my daddy and his own dad.  It makes me happy that he has this opportunity to have these vacations with our fathers.  *PLEASE keep all of them in your prayers for safe travels and good times!
• .Going to lunch with Tom who is back home for a semester.  Tom, LMR and I took photography classes together here in Omaha and always had a great time together- working on projects and regular photo class kinds of things (going to art galleries, critiques) We often were each other's subjects for projects and always had a great time in the darkroom- the three of us would scout out enlargers right in a row.  Color class was probably the most entertaining.  I don't know if you've even been in a darkroom but it's called that for a reason.  (Black and White film darkrooms are not as dark as color darkrooms because there is a dim light.) So when I say darkroom for color class I'm talking Mark Twain Cave dark where you can't see your own hand in front of you....our class was slightly rowdy and we were always pulling shenanigans or scaring each other horribly.  Good times.  Anyway, it was nice to go to lunch and catch up with Tom.  This time it was Red Robin, next time Pepperjax.  *yum* (wish you were here, LMR!)
• The video text Maddie sent to Becca from Florida.  It was so cute and so sweet!  I love that those two girls have such a great friendship. What a blessing for them both. :)

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Awesome and Awkward Thursday! - Omaha Professional Photographer

Awesome & Awkward Thursday!

Awkward:

• Forgetting that I needed to blog today!  *blushing*  Now THAT is definitely 'awk'.   (btw,...who says that anyways?  Sheesh..being around teenagers seems to be affecting my language.  It's like totally aWkWard. Like you know what I mean? .... ;) )
• We had a good laugh driving down the 80 after picking up Becca from swim earlier this week.  I had Maddie and Lela with me and we had stopped for donuts on the way.  Anyway, Becca was so ravenous from her early morning swim practice that once she got in the car and realized we had donuts she couldn't quite get to them fast enough.  The look of horror on the truck driver's face as Becca tried to stuff the entire donut into her mouth (partially because she was hungry-don't let her fool you- and partially because she was being silly) was priceless BUT what was funnier was the look on Becca's face when she realized the guy was watching her. {aWkWard} We laughed all the way home. :D 
• Have you ever heard the term "swamp a$$"?  Well, everywhere I looked at the concert on Monday it seemed people of all ages and sizes were suffering from it.  I didn't bother sitting down the entire night.  Can you imagine being one of those people with their entire backside soaking wet from sweat and walking around a concert in front of 1,000s of people??...um...definitely awkward.
• Brazenly admitting to some peers that I prefer photographs of people that smile with their eyes or use their body language to convey emotion and no smiles at all to regular ol' smiling photographs.  I felt like the odd man out but hey- it's the truth and I know that's what makes the world go 'round.  It's okay to be me even if at times it feels a little awkward. ;)

Awesome:

• Going to the Journey concert with our great friends and my sister and her husband!
• Our two little furry friends, Buddy and Mij.  They provide so many laughs for our family and are such great snuggle bugs. :D
• Getting a compliment on a photo of Becca from a super talented photographer and friend that I admire.  I was over the moon! (Dear God, if he reads this post it could possibly end up falling into the {aWkWaRd} category but I have to be honest- it made my day!)  He used the words fantastic and classic; two things I always strive for in my work.  ....I still smile when I think about it! haha
• Lela received a package in the mail today from her Gramma Vining for her birthday.  It's those turtles pictured above.  They have decorative plates on the bottom and are for sealing envelopes with wax.  They smell like fire or smoke from fire and Gramma Vining says that they are supposedly very old antiques.  We think they're pretty darn AwEsOmE!
• Late night talks with my best friend in Omaha, Michelle.  
• Finding out that a great friend from school, Tom, is moving back to the O-town for a few months! We took several photography courses together and worked on many projects throughout the semesters.  The only thing missing will be Lynette.  

Remember to check out Heather and Missie's blogs linked below. :)  See you next Thursday!  As always, I wish you more awesome than awkward happenings this week! <3

Heather A. Scott Photography and Design

Missie Jurick Photography Sunflower Studio

Awesome and Awkward Thursday! - Omaha Professional Photographer

Awesome & Awkward Thursday!

Awkward

• My daughter and her bestie attending a concert and coming home with some pretty entertaining stories...One of my favorites were how they were talking through smiling teeth all night after Maddie explained to Becca that her dad could read lips- how awkward for them, right? (LOL) ...even funnier?  I explained he could read facial muscles as well. bahahahahaha!
• Okay, so this is a cheater but I *must* share it with you guys.  And don't worry I have gotten full expressed permission to share this out here with all of you because, well, Maddie has a sense of humor AND recognizes awkward when she sees it.  ....Anyway, a few weeks ago, okay so several weeks ago Maddie came out of Becca's room and said, "Mrs. Vining?"  I looked up from my computer to see what she needed.  She had a huge smile on her face and started giggling.  I'm all about a good laugh and boy did I get one!  She turned around and the *EnTiRe* backseam of her jeans had ripped out.  Apparently, she went to go sit down on Becca's floor and on the way down the corner of an open dresser drawer that Becca had failed to close all the way caught her jeans and well....let's just say her drawers (bad pun intended) had an fight with the dresser and THE DRESSER WON!

Awesome

• Best friends
• The sound of laughter
• An amazing dinner and great company with friends on Sunday night
• HBO on Demand ....one of life's little guilty pleasures
• Old Market Farmers' Market - so many beautiful crafts, musicians, lovely produce, fresh cut flowers, handmade jewelry, upcycled trendy clothing- all kinds of super cool things to see and not to mention the people watching! (I picked up some fresh basil, roasted almonds (our FavOrIte), homemade soap, purses for my nieces, a bracelet for Lela and a funky headband for Becca.  We also had some *super* yummy rootbeer and the girls enjoyed chocolate croissants! Oh yeah- AND I found a vendor to make a custom strap for my camera!)
• Movie night with my hubby <3
• Steven texting me this morning to tell me he loves me and to have a great day.  How could I not after reading his sweet words?

Remember to check out Missie and Heather's Awesome & Awkward Thursday! posts. 

Heather A. Scott Photography and Design

Missie Jurick Photography Sunflower Studio 

Awesome and Awkward Thursday! - Omaha Professional Children's Photographer

Awesome & Awkward Thursday!

Awkward

• Okay, so this isn't so much awkward for me but I am pretty sure my husband found it to be.  We grilled shish kabobs one evening while my family was here visiting.  They were tasty--once they were fully cooked.  Anyway, I was in charge of the grill and Steve kept insisting they were ready to come off the grill (both the chicken and steak).  I kept trying to tell him the chicken ones were still not fully cooked but he insisted he was right.  So, being the good wife I am I finally agreed with him and served him up a hot plate of raw chicken...while everybody watched.  Once he cut into a piece and realized it was still very much raw (and all of us were having a good laugh) he stopped giving me a hard time and brought the kabob back to be put on the grill.  Needless to say I was able to continue grilling without any tips from the peanut gallery.
• Losing my keys.  I am so bummed!  I have looked everywhere- and I mean *everywhere*.  I even dug through 8 bags of trash from the huge Independence Day BBQ we hosted on Saturday--awkward AND disgusting!! Everybody who had a purse of jacket has checked to see if they were put in the wrong place. Even diaper bags have been checked.  Underneath cushions, in cars, outside in the lawn, I even pulled the refrigerator out!  No dice.  You know I had to be desperate if I went through trash...an extremely awkward and unpleasant experience.
• A boy asking my daughter for her number....um...really???  Already with this?! 

Awesome

• Fourth of July!  I love fireworks and BBQ but most of all I love FAMILY!  My mom and dad along with my nieces were here to celebrate one of my favorite holidays.  It was so awesome to spend the holiday with them!
• Swimming and the park.
• Having a teenage daughter that can take the girls to the pool on days that I would rather spend catching up on laundry or a good book.
• Watching the girls ride their bikes in the cul de sac and having such a great time together.
• Game of Thrones.  We have HBO on Demand now so not only do I get to watch True Blood but I have found a new series that I like (Game of Thrones) and watched it in its entirety (all 10 episodes) in a few evenings.  ....okay so that should go under awesome and awkward. haha
• Watching Hall Pass with my parents and laughing!

Remember to check out my friends' blogs for their always entertaining Awesome & Awkward posts!

Heather A. Scott Photography and Design

and

Missie Jurick Photography Sunflower Studio

 

Awkward and Awesome Thursday! - Omaha Professional Children's Photographer

Awesome & Awkward Thursday!

Hi all!  Thanks for stopping by for another Awesome & Awkward Thursday! post. :)  I have to admit there were more AWESOME things happening than AwKwArD and for that, as always, I am eternally grateful. :)

Awkward

• Ummm....the above photo?  My youngest can lick her armpit and she acts as if she should win a gold medal or be nationally recognized because of her amazing amount of silliness 'talent'.  ....She takes after her father. For real.

• Meeting the Mom of one of Lela's friends.  That part wasn't awkward.  She is actually quite nice.  The awkward part came when her college aged son came out of the house to go for a run and she proceeded to tell Becca, "This one is a good boy but he's to old for you- I have a 19 yr. old son.  Maybe you should come by more often? eh??"   ..... blink blink ...... *inside my head I said* "UM NO?  ARE YOU KIDDING?!?! She's ONLY 15!" .....  - Instead, I kept my composure and said, "Or maybe not at all.  I don't think her dad is in any big hurry for her to start dating.  Besides, your 19 yr old is still to old for Becca.  She's 15." *smiling through teeth*  Meanwhile Becca is a standing with a big grin on her face and glowing a lovely shade of blush.  I really think I'm going to lock that girl in a closet.  ...... 45 sounds like a good age for her to start dating to me, what do you think? 

Awesome

• My nieces are here visiting from Illinois!!! :D  *doing happy dance*  I get to keep these little lovelies for 12 days and I intend to soak up every last minute of their visit.  I look forward to this every summer.  These girls have such a big piece of my heart.  Aren't they just adorable?!
• Sitting outside with my neighbors in the evenings watching the kids play and visiting until the street lights come on.
• Running errands with my brother-in-law while he is here visiting.  It's nice to spend some quality time with him. <3
• Sunshine and my girls' laughter.
• Having chats with Kendra, my youngest sister, on the phone and her sharing how to make homemade wine :D
• Drive-thrus  ....namely Jimmy John's ;)

Remember to visit Missie and Heather's blogs to see what Awesome&Awkward Thursday! things they have to share with you this week.  :)  Have a great week and see you next week!

Awesome & Awkward Thursday! - Omaha Professional Photographer

Awesome & Awkward Thursday!

Here's to another week of awesomeness with a bit of awkwardness to keep it real! :)  Hope you enjoy the post and be sure to check back next week to see what Awesome & Awkward things happen around here!

Awkward

• Forgetting today is THURSDAY! and posting this so late in the afternoon.
• Taking my sweet and lovely teenager to a doctor appointment and having her "shush" me in front of the doctor so that she could answer the questions the way she saw fit. 
• Taking the girls to get donuts, ordering a half dozen and then at the last minute having to add ONE MORE..... not because of my girls but because that white-frosting, pink-sprinkled, raspberry-filled bit of loveliness was calling *my* name.
• The tornado sirens going off and me running down the stairs after my children like a packed camel with my camera, kindle, water bottles, laptop and FORGETTING my phone.  No worries, we were safe and it just ended up being 75 mph winds with the thunderstorm. (and for that I am very very thankful)

Awesome

• Awesome is what's pictured above!  A few years back my girls broke our glass top stove in our basement kitchenette while arguing over a golf club one New Year's Eve.  (I know- it's sounds like a story but I promise it's the truth.) We've never replaced it.  I tell you, it's nothing I was excited about getting fixed- the glass alone would be $394 and to replace the entire thing is closer to around $800 or more.  I have been putting it off because there are about 1,194 different ways that I would rather spend the money. ....this is where the awesome part comes in....Today started (this is almost a DOUBLE awesome bullet) our neighborhood's garage sale weekend.  We took a walk around the neighborhood and low and behold I FOUND THE STOVE TOP!! ....I FOUND THE STOVE TOP FOR $50!!!  The way I see it, I now have $750 to spend on fun photography stuff.  Because that's how much I saved by stumbling on this great find.  And that, my friends, is pure awesomeness. For real.
• Neighborhood garage sales (duh) ;)
• Popsicles.  I love them.
• Becca's homemade brownies.  They're scrumptious!
• Good friends
• Spending time laughing on the phone with my dad.  
• My mom's morning phone calls...even if sometimes she does wake us up. ;)

That's it for this week!  Be sure to check out Heather's Blog and Missie's Blog to see their Awesome & Awkward Thursday! posts. :)  See ya next Thursday!

Awesome and Awkward Thursday! - Omaha Professional Photographer

Awesome & Awkward Thursday!

It's time for another round of Awesome & Awesome Thursday!  This week has been a little of both but more on the *Awesome* side and for that I am very grateful!  I can't wait to see what Missie and Heather come up with for this week.  Be sure to look for their blog links at the end of this post! 

Awkward

• Although this snapshot that I chose to depict *awkward* is rather cute, it best depicts what I am about to explain.  It's Becca's reaction to that gift in Lela's hand that makes me absolutely giggle every time I look at this photo.  I didn't realize (and if I did I would never admit to it ;) ) what kind of awkward position I put Becca in by buying Lela a super soaker for her birthday to take to the pool.  The awkward part comes in to play when you realize the havoc that will surely ensue next pool play date- we only own one super soaker.  There is no way for Becca to defend herself.  She has no water power and will be at Lela's mercy.  I figure it's all fun and games until Momma gets soaked.  Then I will be sure to run out and buy 4 more- two for me and two for Becca and then we'll see who will get soaked the most. ;)   Lela will watch where she aims that thing if she knows what's best. ;)
• My neighbor, Michelle, making the *cutest* cupcake shaped cake for Lela's birthday and after slicing it for the girls I went to move it off the table AND DROPPED IT.  Totally embarrassing!
• Inviting neighbors over to grill out and the FIRE that ensued from the gas grill that melted my mascara and smoked us off our deck. (Don't worry- it remained contained within the grill) Steve had promised to clean the grill after the last time I battled fire and brimstone but never got around to it.  I think next time HE is going to be the one to grill.  Betcha it gets cleaned then.
• Participating in a June Photography Challenge and NOT POSTING REGULARLY.  *sheesh*  Am I ever going to be a better blogger?
• My neighbor catching me outside trying to capture my awesome photo. I think it shocked him to see me out so early and it was a tad overcast but I knew it would be beautiful....He actually gave me a hard time about being out at 6:00am across the street, in the middle of the cul de sac and eventually onto the back deck.....I guess my morning bed head is a tad ridiculous looking.

Awesome

• Waking up and catching a beautiful sunrise.  I loved how the overcast storm clouds were making their way across the sky while that sunshine was giving such a lovely promise of a beautiful day.
• Celebrating my daughter's birthday!  It was so much fun to take her to her favorite place to eat and watching her open gifts.  She is my sunshine. <3
• My neighbor baking Lela a cake (even if I dropped it).  She is the best 'udder mudder' and a great friend.
• Becca making it back to swim practice.  -- Because things are back to normal around here.  The summer got off to a different start than what was expected.  It's nice to be back into the groove of things.  Who says kids are the only ones that need a schedule?
• Watching Lela ride her new bike around and around and around the cul de sac.  It reminds me of when I was younger.
• Watching Lela and Daphne dance and karaoke to PINK's cd.  *hilarious and super cute all at the same time*
• Solidifying plans for my nieces to come for a visit in July!  I am *so* excited!
• Going to the Omaha Arts Festival together as a family.  It was a ton of fun!  I highly recommend checking it out next year if you missed it this year.

So, that wraps up this week's Awesome & Awkward Thursday! post.  I hope you enjoyed it.  Be sure to check back next week and see what silly things take place.  If you have anything awesome or awkward that you'd like to share - or can relate to- please leave me a comment!  I'd love to hear from you.  Also, be sure to check out Heather's blog and Missie's blog to see what Awesome & Awkward things happened to them this week!

Awesome and Awkward Thursday! - Omaha Professional Photographer

Awesome & Awkward Thursday!

In all truthfulness this is a day (or two) late even though it looks like it was posted Thursday by the time date stamp.  I really went back and forth on whether or not to post this week because I had a death in the family and was out of town, tired, sad and worn out. ...BUT...the more I thought about things the more I realized that sometimes it's best to concentrate on the Awesome & Awkward things in life instead of the just plain awful.  So, here we go!

Awkward

• Standing *inside* the funeral home and saying to my Aunt Sandy, "Sheesh!  I am so hot from being outside! I'm dying of heat!" ....long pause.....  "No pun intended."  She giggled (thank God).  Sometimes it's good to laugh- especially when you don't feel like it.
• Pulling into my parents' driveway and being deafened by the song of the cicadas.  The noise was so loud I felt like I had stepped into an episode of the Twilight Zone.  Apparently every 7 years they come in large numbers and stay for quite a period of time.  They are red beady-eyed insects who molt and are UGLY. They fly kamikaze all over the place and don't exactly come in for the smoothest landings.  Most awkward part of my time with the cicadas?  Screaming like a 5 year old girl when one flew into my hair in front of my dad who couldn't help but laugh at me.  The cicadas are sometimes referred to as locusts. Either way??  Blech. Gross.
• Taking my little sister out to eat at a local restaurant in Quincy, Illinois as a thank you for letting the girls stay with her and not having enough cash to pay the bill.  Yes.  You heard me.  I didn't have enough cash and she had to loan me a $5.  *awkward*  In my defense, I don't carry cash.  I happened to have $20 on me from pulling out money from the ATM the day before to pay the babysitter (thank goodness I took out extra).  This place did not accept debit or credit cards or ANY kind.  They accepted checks- as long as they were local. I think I should be carrying a crisp $100 in my wallet for now on because you just never know.....

Awesome

• In spite of saying goodbye to an amazing Aunt- it really was wonderful to spend time with family that I haven't seen in a long long long while.  Although, the reason we all got together was sad- it was awesome to be able to spend time together, reminisce, laugh, cry and be there for each other- and for that I am grateful.
• Knowing how much I love my family and feeling how much I am loved.
• Maid-Rite sandwiches and fried mushrooms.  *yum*  (It was worth being $5 short!)  This is a sandwich you can't find anywhere but in Quincy, IL.  They are the BEST!
• The Tower Pizza in Quincy, IL.  I heart their sauce! 
• Spending time with my sisters- all four of us together.  I miss them and love them.
• Seeing Bruiser, my shihtzu that lives with my parents- sooooo, technically he isn't mine anymore ;)
• Going back home and coming back home.  It's funny. They say home is where your heart is- my heart resides in two different states.

I hope you enjoyed this week's post!  Be sure to check out my friends' Awesome & Awkward Thursday! posts.  You can find Heather's here and Missie's here.

Awesome & Awkward Thursday! - Omaha Professional Photographer

Awesome & Awkward Thursday!

Mad props to the awesome and talented blogger, designer, photographer and all around super cool gal, Heather Scott.  She was inspired by this blog and so Heather invited myself and the super talented and humorous, Missie Jurick to participate along with her in this weekly blog circle.  Each week, the three of us will be sharing with you - you guessed it- AWESOME & AWKWARD scenarios that have personally happened to us in hopes that you will get to know us a bit better, be able to share a laugh or two ...and maybe relate...or not?  So, without further ado, here I go!

Awkward:

• Watching Sugar Lumps by Flight of the Conchords with my MOM AND DAD!!  ***Disclaimer***If you are NOT allowed to watch HBO or may be offended by adult, New Zealand HBO humor DO NOT CLICK that link.  Otherwise, for a good laugh and to perhaps understand why it was SO AWKWARD click it. And laugh.  ...but maybe not with your parents or at work. ;)
• Buying Acne Free for myself and NOT my teenage daughter.  In all seriousness who, besides myself, in their *early* 30's (okay, okay, *mid*-30's) has more breakouts than a sophmore ..in highschool?!  And just where did Becca get her beautiful skin?  It hardly seems fair considering my body has never been the same since giving birth.  ...but I digress... *sigh*
• Trying to hide my new obsession, Words with Friends, a FREE app you can download for your iphone or android phone and then spend countless hours playing a Scrabble like game with your friends.  The awkward part comes when you are visiting with your mom while trying to play.  Do you have any idea how difficult it is to strategize while pretending to pay attention to a conversation while pretending that the game is NOT open on your phone and it is NOT your turn and you have no idea why the phone is making that silly noise because NO it's NOT a notification that it is your turn and NO it's NOT making that sound because you just played a word.  ....AWKWARD....  because I wasn't pulling the wool over my mom's eyes. ;)

Awesome:

• Playing Words with Friends with my sister and  horribly BEATING HER! psh.  And to think she is the English Major *insert evil mocking laughter*  Sorry, sis, what can I say?  Victory is sweet.  Care for a rematch?   ..... I love you. ;)
• My parents visiting.  It's not often that I get to see them so when they do come to visit it is super special.  I love them.  I am blessed with the most amazing and AWESOME parents in the whole wide world  UNIVERSE.  I love you Mom and Dad! <3  (They just left about an hour ago to head back home with my girls which leads me to the next AWESOME highlight...)
• My girls spending a few days in Illinois with my parents.  They are so lucky to have such wonderful, fun and loving Grandparents.  Another blessing- the time my girls get to spend with my mom and dad, creating memories and having such a special and close relationship with them. <3 
• Finding Lela super cute, supportive and PURPLE summer sandles!  We looked at 4 different shoe stores before stopping at Stride Rite (why I didn't go there first, I can't tell you, I should have known)  Lela has juvenile rhuematoid arthritis so it is important that she has good shoes to help keep her knees and ankles from hurting her anymore than they already do bother her from the arthritis.  The Keen Hybridlife sandals were just what I was searching for to buy for Lela.  You can find them online here. 
• My new kitchen sink and faucet.  I love it.  My husband rocks--I'm not sure if there is anything he CAN'T do.  I love him.
• Throwback Pepsi because real sugar beats high fructose corn syrup anyday.  Throwback Pepsi has won my heart.  It's so tasty.  Plus, let's face it.  The throwback can is so much more AWESOME than the new/regular pepsi can.

So that's about it.  I hope you enjoyed this post!  If you did be sure to leave a comment and let me know if you can relate (what?- please please PLEASE tell me you have *cough* a blemish or two yourself)! Check back next Thursday to see what Awesome & Awkward things have happened to myself, Heather and Missie.  Oh yeah, be sure to leave them some blog love, too!