B is for Barbie, Banana Bliss, and Beer.

Barbie: So, I’m walking through Target the other day, jibbing (I thought I made it up but that is actually a word) away on my blackberry and I stumbled into the toys section. I discovered the most gorgeous Barbies I have ever seen in my life. I immediately wished I had a daughter or at least a reason to be standing in the aisle slurping up my drool over these beings. First of all, they wear a classic little black dress. They are sophisticated and sleek. Unlike traditional Barbs, these have numbers instead of names. Ironic/Sexist?! Anyway, I thumb through all the babes lined up and realized that one looks like my friend, Elizabeth Peters. (Shout out!) But seriously, these Barbies need to be bought. Now. If you have a kid, go get one. Heck, I’ll buy it for you. Just as long as I can play with her first! Check out the pic to the side. Remaining shouts: Barbie #3 is Sarah Zoraster, #5 is Jess Rivera, #2 is Kelly Logan, #11 is Elizabeth (Erin) Peters, #6 is Trish Boyce, and #12 is Jen Hollifield.

PS: They also have a “My Favorites” Collection. I located a ‘85 Peaches & Cream and Barbie & the Rockers edition! Okay, I have to stop writing about them now so I don’t seem freakish.

Banana Bliss: This is the name of yummiest best soap I’ve ever smelled. The full name is Banana Bliss Shower Smoothie by ULTA. You will smell like Miss Chiquita. Makes you want to curse your brains out so you will be told to go and eat soap for punishment. It is THAT GOOD. And 20 minutes after you shower, you’ll walk by the bathroom and still be smelling the tropical goodness. Sneak into ULTA, take a sniff, and then pull out your wallet. Thanks, Julia England, for my Banana Bliss! I love it. Can you tell?

Beer: It’s good for the bones! Really. The silicon in beer is a possible bone builder. Go with the pale ales. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/02/100208091922.htm
I traditionally go for Miller Lite. Miller Lite shout out! Woop.

Till next time…I will NOT be poolside. Had to shock the pool today because of mustard algae. Hence, a new posting.

xoxo,
jess

A is for…Awesome, Angels & Airwaves, and August.

A is for…Awesome, Angels & Airwaves, and August.

Awesome: As in, being awesome. Are you doing this? You should be. Embrace your fabulous flaws. Be who you are. Don’t make excuses. Pee your pants laughing. Look for the best or at least hope for it. Accept the fact that sometimes, things just suck. Surround yourself with people that bring out the best in you. Know what you like and don’t. Make your own rulez. Be honest, be you, and be awesome.

Angels & Airwaves: Okay, the lead singer from Blink 182, the-oh-so-pretty-lip-ringed-Tom-DeLonge, has jumped into an even better band. The band is NOT NEW: they are overlooked. Check them out. I heavily recommend you listen to their song, “The Adventure.” Good lyric inside: “I want to have the same last dream again, the one where I wake up and I’m alive.” Uh, it’s actually an upbeat song. Trust me & just go listen to them already. http://www.myspace.com/angelsandairwaves/music/albums/we-don-t-need-to-whisper-4902

August: Hot, hot, and hot. Did I mention it is HOT? Good news, FALL is on the way. Use the last few days of the month to think about the fact that a new season is approaching. A new season in life? Think about what you want to be doing. If you aren’t already doing it, then take action! Soak up the rest of summer with a drink in hand(s) and a smile on your face. I think that brings us back to being awesome.

I’ll be poolside until the next blogette.
xoxo,
jess