link love v.16

How to peel a head of garlic in 10 seconds? This video is a lifesaver.

Wow! This 100 year old man ran a 26.2 mile marathon in 8 hours... and guess what, he is vegetarian!

Cutest bookend.

I kind of, sort of, really need this penguin ice cream scoop.

Jordan's adorable DIY Caramel Apple Kit, perfect for a gift or party favor!

Doctor Octopus, so very dapper.

These dishes on Coralene's blog made my mouth water, especially the vegan chicken fried tofu.

Love, love, love the Frocktober Dress from ModCloth.

This coffee mug is a bit ridiculous, but perfect for the rich bitches that come into my shop everyday.

I can't believe it's cycle 17 of America's Next Top Model... and I've kept up with every. single. season.

These vintage engagement rings are so elegant.

iPhone + Macbook

If you would have asked me how I felt about Apple a year ago I would have told you to run in the other direction because their products were pieces of shit. This was after my experience of having gone through 3 iPods (all manufactures problems) and my fear of change. After I moved in with Jon, I was always using his 24" iMac because it was there and convenient. I had my troubles: relearning all the short keys, not having simple programs like Paint or Microsoft Word (which I eventually got MS Word), not being able to rename an entire batch of photos or files at once (I still haven't figured out a way!) and not being able to plug in my BlackBerry, but as time would tell it grew on me. I was suddenly becoming apple savvy, and not just on the iMac. Shortly after I started using photo apps on Jon's iPhone to take and edit photos. I almost completely stopped using my BB because of the quality. It's taken a while for me to completely convert, but here I am, just purchased my first Macbook and iPhone.



So far I've downloaded the basics: Facebook, Instagram, Words With Friends, Tumblr Gear and I'm taking full advantage of the apps that Danielle has mentioned noteworthy.

What are your must have apps for the iPhone?

ice cream and apple blossoms

These divine little babies are beyond simple to make, if you've got about 90 seconds. I eat them for breakfast, dessert, a snack, I'm even about to go make another right now!



Two individually wrapped apple blossoms come in a package...



Heat one apple blossom for 60 seconds in the microwave then add a couple scoops of ice cream--french vanilla pairs wonderfully! The combination of warm with cold, it literally melts in your mouth.

Dentist + Apple

I seriously love the dentist! It feels fantastic once these pearly whites are all cleaned and polished up. Sure, anything other than a cleaning is no fun, stressful, expensive and just plain boring, but I accept the cleanings with open arms. In fact, I always leave smiling. :D

It saddens me not being able to see my awesome childhood dentist, as he lives in Salt Lake City, but whilst scouring Yelp last year I found this dentist. She is so personable and doesn't make me feel as bad as she could when I tell her I only floss twice per week (oops!). Even today I was telling her that getting fluoride treatment as a child was my favorite part of the dentist (it isn't included in cleanings as an adult) and she threw on a creamsicle fluoride treatment for free!




Tonight I had a 2 hour group interview with Apple. At first I was skeptical of even going because how am I to stand out in a room of 30 people all fighting for the same job?! Speaking in front of that many strangers about something (a job) that I'm only slightly familiar with is really intimidating.

But I think I did great! If anything I was the only one with tattoos and that alone always seems to stand out! Haha. I must have been at least alright because I just receieved a phone call for a second interview tomorrow, yay!

Laptop Input

I've been contemplating a new laptop for some time now. I currently have an HP laptop that I love, but the internal battery has given up on me and I'm over having to sit in a certain position with my chord plugged in, not moving, just so my battery won't fail me. It's been sitting in my closet for a year now, with so many photos and my life before moving to San Diego...

For about a year now, I've been using Jon's 24" iMac and after the frustrations of getting used to it and learning all the short keys, I've grown to actually LIKE Apple (if you know me, you know the major trouble I've had with Apple products in my past).

So here's the deal, I'm looking into something good for simple photo editing, webcam included, lots of memory, fast internet and being able to have multiple windows/programs open without freezing. Of course it would be nice to save some money, but if I can buy something I will use a lot and truly love, then it's worth it! I'd love to hear all pros/cons. Thanks guys!