these are my confessions

these are my confessions.. (who doesn't think of that usher song? part II -of course)

1 >> I may currently have an Usher playlist going on spotify-- because of my blog post title. 8701 anyone? Oh and I may have gone to his concert back in 2001.

2 >> Actually looking forward to work* saturday morning. Yes, a saturday morning 7:15 case nonetheless. 

3  >>  Walked to and from from my apartment from the parking garage space three times this week because I forgot my headset and I love talking on the phone while driving. safety first. 

4  >>  Parked 'illegally' Wednesday morning-- street cleaning signs 9a-11a clearly marked-- and came back to a ticket-free (and lonesome parked) car. thank you parking karma.

5  >>  James & I are trying to not spend any money on food (or shopping) during the week. Honestly? I prefer to cook at home anyways.

6  >>  Realized through our 'hawaii preparations' that I have a lot more self-control that I thought (or even imagined). but I am craaaving thai food.

7 >> I'm so (so so so) indecisive-- I ordered 26 bathing suits from Victoria's Secret. Please tell me you've done this too?

8 >> I would die (rachel zoe style) to be a food network star. a girl can dream.

9 >> We have a fun weekend planned (oysters/drinks in sausalito + napa) with friends in town. I've already started to plan my outfits. Plus-- the weather is suppose to be in the 80's. ahhhmazing.

10 >> I miss picnik -- but I've warmed back up to power point (put that college knowledge (and dollars) to work)

11 >> I looove watching 'the herd' Colin Cowherd in the morning with James while having breakfast and coffee. And Chatsports'ing.

12 >> Have a new favorite real housewife: heather.

and-- she's brunette 

13 >> Since moving to San Francisco-- I have been getting really weird anxiety about random things. example one: earthquakes and getting trapped in a. our parking garage b. in a tunnel c. on a bridge 

14 >> My sewing machine? still sitting in the box. oops.

now? I realize there are a few things I should add to my 'to do' list. and thank goodness tomorrow is friday! yay! 

what are your confessions?

oxx 

ashley

products: parchment paper

yep-- parchment paper. I am writing about parchment paper and hopefully you're still reading* about-- parchment paper.

because not having a picture of parchment paper isn't an option

but in all seriousness*- this stuff is amazing.
if you follow me on instagram you'll see I have been cooking like a mad woman with this stuff.

I found some delicious* recipes on google (little tweaks here & there)- but first tried it because of this recipe.
Love that it >> steams your food, is a healthy way of preparing your food, serves as a 'paper crockpot' & no mess. sold.

there's even a parchment paper cookbook (which I totally bought while writing this blog post--there is a free 'thanksgiving dinner' version on kindle)

making my mouth water-- try it for yourself!

..any favorite* ways to cook???


oxx & hungryhungryhippo
ashley

Let's break the ice. I pathetically love these silly little surveys. 

1) Tell one thing not many people know about you.

I have recently been getting asked a ton if my hair is mine (Aly, you are so guilty of this! and we know each other!) And yes, it's mine. All of it. 

2) If you HAD to change your first name, what would you change it to?

I'm good with my name. But how awful was it that my parents considered naming me Desiree? 

3) What are your 3 favorite songs of the moment?

Lupe Fisco - Show Goes On :

Katy Perry/Kanye - ET

LMFAO - Party Rock Anthem 

And now you know, unless its on the radio (or pandora), I don't listen to it. 

4) List 3 goals on your life's to-do list:

Get married & have babies

Complete my 'to-do' (bucket) list. 

World peace

5) What is one of your favorite quotes?

"Exude confidence" ;) is my current fav. Word. 

6) Fill in the blank:  If I had an extra 10 dollars to spend . . I would buy __________?

Is this $10 extra dollars in addition to $50 dollars? 

7) What’s your birth date?

March 24th

8) Do you have a hidden talent and if so what is it?

Not.whatsoever. I like to clean & organized. Some would consider that more crazy than a talent. 

9) What do you think of when you hear the word "blue"?

Wanting to go here...

10) Finish this thought:  I need . . . 

To pack some boxes (or a vacation).