Paper Cuts and Coffee Stains

Everyone who reads this blog, should be aware of my abhorrence of the Ugg boot and it's inbred family of equally ugly boots. Why I just said that is pretty pointless because it really has nothing do to with this entry. Frankly, this entry has nothing to do with anything. I'm suffering from a bit of writers block. Each topic that comes to my mind lacks originality and creativity. So I'm going to write about what is currently going on in my life. A trivial list, if you will, outlining in probably far too much detail my current outlook on things. These are in no particular order.


1. I went to the mall on Saturday. It was insanely crowded and there were far too many teenage girls in ugg boots (I could write yet another entry about why I hate ugg boots, but that's really not the point) for my liking. I was also with my sister which usually spells disaster for my fashion sense (we're not going to get into that now). I spent a grant total of 13 dollars on a tube of Clinique lip gloss. I don't think I have ever gone into a mall and spent less. Of course not counting spending nothing because that happens quite frequently. I had the intent to blow my paycheck on shoes and clothes, but it didn't happen. Possibly the crowds turned me off, or perhaps I really hate most of what is in the stores. The best thing I saw was a blue taffeta dress in Ann Taylor. It was beautiful, but if I wore it to work, people might think I'm crazy (not that they don't think that already).

2. I keep buying books. My book shelves cry under the weight of said books. I have a huge biography of Henry VIII's wives sitting on my side table right now, and I've only read 57 of 610 pages. Also, my "to be read" list is growing exponentially. Having a friend who works at Barnes and Noble who offers to buy me books with her 30% discount is proving to be quite bad for my wallet.

3. I turned 23 this past Monday. Presents are not mandatory but will be welcomed and appreciated.

4. I have 3 paper cuts on my hands. One paper cut is bad enough. Three paper cuts makes me wonder if I'm secretly a sadist. I have also managed to spill coffee on 40% of my clothes.

5. I am very behind on my netflix watching. I get movies in the mail that I just don't watch. I either don't have time, or I realize that I am just not interested. Hopefully when season 2 of Nip/Tuck comes, I will be more involved.

6. I love love love love my new Steve Madden boots!

7. I'm pretty sure I have a really awesome boyfriend :)

8. My job prospects look really good, but still a huge unknown.

9. The weather in PA has been abysmal. I blame my chronic stuffed up nose to said weather. Last week we had temps. into the 60's and 70's. This week has been snowy, cold, wet, slushy and awful. I wouldn't expect anything less from February, but I'm quite sick of winter. So, if March could not be crappy like it usually is, I will be one happy bunny.

10. I am not looking forward to paying taxes this year. I have quite a bit to write off but that still means I have to give the government some of my hard earned cash. I really hope I get a pretty nice rebate, which I intend to spend on clothes and clinique products.

Dear Santa....

Note: this post is fashion heavy, and very girly. Boys, you've been warned.

Dear Santa:

Santa, we've had a very strained relationship over the years. Sometimes you bring me exactly what I want, other times I question your mental capacity. Like those years I specifically asked for that autographed picture of Zack Morris and you failed to bring it. This year Santa, you better not let me down. I have been a very good girl this year; just ask my mom, my french pen pal, my yoga teacher, my ex-boyfriend, my dog! Since I am a young lady now, I require beautiful clothes and shoes. Items that are fitting for a well-refined, elegant, charming (HA!), girl such as myself. If you bring me one, or all of the following items, I promise to believe in you whole-heartedly and I will be a very good girl again next year. *ahem*



These are absolutely beautiful shoes. They would look so cute with everything I own! I think you will agree that I would look really good in these. Also, considering that I bought a really cute dress today (it was on sale!), I think somebody else should foot the bill for a coordinating pair of shoes!



I'm sure you are aware of my obsession for bags. Now, I don't carry my laptop around as much as I used to in school, but I still have to cart it places, like to work or that cafe with free wifi and unbelievable lattes. This is really what I need though. A functional, multi-use work type bag that I can easily slip my laptop sleeve into, and whatever files, books, and various girly products I need to throw in. I would prefer the brown one, but I will settle with the off white.




Okay so, normally I stay far far away from shoes and clothes more than 100 dollars, because I don't want my american express card to cry. However, I'm in love with these. Now I know that the elusive ankle strap and I haven't always been friends. They can sometimes make my slim ankles look like cankles. My inner ballerina wants these shoes, because they remind her of pointe shoes ( which she only tried on once and fell over), tu-tus and pas des bourrées. Also, it would be fun to say "do you like my Juicy Couture shoes?

Along with these items, a little Chanel wouldn't hurt, nor would the Adobe CS3 suite, or a car. Really though, what I would like this Christmas is for this stupid war to end and for people to stop hating each other. And not having constant writers block and inspiration for my novel would be fantastic. Anyway, all my love to Mrs. Claus and Rudolph.

Love always,
Rachel