Random thoughts about 50 Shades of Grey...

I've been having this book on my Kindle for iPad for a while now to read.  I would read it here and there, but I wasn't very committed to it.  The beginning was a little slow... I think I was only on the third chapter or something

But yesterday I decided to give it another try.   Holy Hell!  I know everyone has been talking about it like crazy, and I should've known... But people tend to blow things out of proportion. So I wasn't expecting it to be quite that racy and vulgar. 

But I was wrong!  I read up to 53% just yesterday. I think I was on like 20% that morning morning. Ha!  I really am hooked. Its hard to get to a good stopping point because its pretty intense. 

But here are some random thoughts I've had about it:

• The writing is not very good
• It doesn't have a very well-developed plot- its pretty simple
• just a lot of sex!
• They use really outdated language
• I swear, Ana (main character) uses the word "surname" several times instead of freaking last name!  That bothers me...
• Ana talks about her "inner goddess" A LOT!
• that is probably the one thing that throws me off. its just too cheesy for me.
• I wonder if other authors will try to mimic this since it is such a huge hit
• How the hell are they going to make a movie out of this without it being classified as porn?
• When people say that is what it is... They aren't lying... It really is!

Despite the few negative things above I'm hooked just like everyone else!  Once it gets started its really hard not to be interested or at least intrigued by it all. 

And because I love a good SNL skit I have to share in case anyone hasn't seen it yet.  Its honestly probably my one of my favorite SNL skits ever because I think its absolutely hilarious.  But I will warn you its also pretty racy... So I wouldn't watch it at work!  http://youtu.be/DW-4Fn-d9OY

PS I cried a little during Kristin Wiig's goodbye on the season finally of SNL last weekend. I just love her so much!

Who else is reading this?  Where are you in the trilogy?  I want everyone's thoughts!!!

XO-Heather

An Announcement

Now everyone don't get too carried away... I am not with child...  That's usually the first thing that comes to mind when I tell people I have something to tell them!

I am, however, a new Stella & Dot Stylist thanks to Lindsey of The Bargain Blonde.
I've wanted to become a stylist for a while now.  But she pushed me to make the decision and she is my sponsor!  

I'm sure everyone has heard of this awesome company!  If not, click through to read a little more about it.  I'm hosting a launch party in June.  And luckily I am taking outside orders on my website! 

Make sure you take a look!  I also see a giveaway in the near future once I get this little business going!

Just in case anyone was wondering... These are my favorites:

Gorgeous Signature Clover Necklace

Campari Necklace

Clover Double Wrap Leather Bracelet (my favorite)

Capri Chandelier Earrings

Gold & Black Diamond Stackable Ring

In case you all can't tell.... I love yellow gold accessories! 
There are a TON of gorgeous accessories UNDER $50!!!

If anyone lives in the New Orleans/ Baton Rouge area and would be interested in hosting a trunk show please let me know.  There are great incentives to being a host- including FREE and HALF-PRICE jewelry! 

Weekly Meal Plan

Hope everyone had a great weekend!  We had a very relaxing weekend, and we didn't do much.  I've been trying so hard to stick to a meal plan again.  I started to get away from that, and its costing us more money...  So this should hold me accountable. 

Monday: Crockpot white beans and rice

Tuesday: Skinny Taste Cajun spiced fish with tomatoes (made with tilapia)

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Wednesday: Spaghetti

Thursday: Skinny Taste baked broccoli Mac & cheese

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Friday: frozen pizza

Saturday: Unsure- probably a date night

Sunday: leftovers

Hope everyone has a great Monday!!

Xo-Heather

Tasty Tuesday: My New Fave Snack

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A couple days ago a friend of mine told me about the side dish she had at an sushi restaurant.  She said it was delicious, and she asked her waitress what it was!  It was cucumbers marinated in ponzu sauce with wasabi sauce drizzled on top.

So we set out on a hunt to find ponzu and wasabi sauce.  After searching several grocery stores we found it at Albertsons.  Both products were made by Kikkoman. 

I've been eating this pretty much every day since I started making it.  It is the best thing ever. I don't even have a picture but I wanted to share this simple and quick snack.  It can be pretty spicy though depending on how much wasabi you put.

I just slice up a cucumber and put it in a tupperware container.  Then I pour some of the ponzu sauce on top and put it in the fridge until I'm ready to eat it.  I let it sit as little as 30 minutes and as long as a day before.  Then when I am ready to eat it I drizzle some of the wasabi sauce on top.  It is so delicious!

Wardrobe Wednesday

pants- Target Mossimo Ankle Pants
top- thrifted- random brand
wedges- Diba via DSW
watch- MK

The lighting is awful in these pictures. I snapped them real quick before running out the door, and I didn't have time to edit them. 
I love these pants.  I know its hard to see them in the pictures.  But they are a nice thick material.  They look like regular dress slacks, but they are more of a skinny ankle fit.  I bought them in black and this royal blue color!  They are very flattering and comfy.  I would definitely wear them outside of work too.  They are sold out on Target's website, and it says they are not sold in stores.  But that is not true.  I bought each pair at a different store.  So I highly recommend looking for them!!!
Have a great day!

XO-Heather