It's not a Match...

It's no secret that I have done online dating. Many of my friends have married the person they met online, so I do believe that it can happen. I have tried a few of the free sites and have been on and off of Match for a few years. You definitely get what you pay for. I am trying to be open minded but I have some rules. For starters, I will not contact or reply to you if you do not have a photo and I probably will not contact/reply to you if all your photos were taken by you, in a mirror and you don't have a shirt on. In this day and age, I am pretty sure you can find a friend to take a photo of you.

Check out a few stand out suitors and you be the judge.

Bachelor #1 - Meet kuki411


Here is his email that I am sure he has sent to others. I feel so cheated!

you know sometimes it is absolutely meaningless for me to even think opening E-mail and writing something to a girl like you (for the obvious reasons), but this is one of the opportunities when your heart and soul just govern you that you have to go for it and there is not a bit of a hesitation.

Since there is no other sense of explaining why I am writing, I will be blunt:

1. you are ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE: your eyes, gorgeous smile, body language, and overall posture are just part of your character. Also, I haven't recently seen this nice composition of the face like yours with such a nice smile and positive energy that easily reaches a hefty radius around you. We can all probably write our life books on how we lived our respective lives and still maintained smile on our face, but your book would certainly be a bestseller from a get go !!! How many thousand words this picture can tell?

2. the wealth of a person is measured not by money but rather by how large a network of truly close and loyal people, friends and acquaintances that is, surround that person....I consider you (from what I read in your script as well as through my senses by looking at your pictures, that you seem to be one of those worthwhile having as a part of my wealth.

and if I did not mean that from my heart up front and honestly, I would not bother (if for no other reason then because I fall outside of your "default age spec” comfort zone) writing you this message this night ...

For whatever it is worth, my name is Misko...

how about yours

- I didn't know Glamour Shots still existed.

Bachelor #2 - Meet SengB


SengB's email -
How are you? Ca is a pretty good state

- He is a man of many words.

Bachelor #3 - CapricornDater

- Who's that Spartan in my teepee...

So there you go. Talk amongst yourselves.

Hotlanta, the ATL,

A few weeks ago, I went to visit one of my closest friends in Atlanta. We ate and drank our way through the weekend. While it was a non humid, lovely 80+ degrees in Virginia, it was a humid, hot and sticky 90+ degrees in Hotlanta. Nonetheless, it was a great weekend!

Melissa works as the catering manager at Dantanna's, an upscale sports bar in Atlanta. They have two locations, one in Buckhead and the other Downtown in the CNN Center. Dantanna's has the best filet I have ever tasted! Also, the Short Rib Stuffed Piquillo Peppers are amazing. That's Dave, one of the owners of Dantanna's. He is awesome!

Me and Melissa

Centennial Olympic Park

 Centennial Olympic Park

Piedmont Park 

 Relaxing after a tough day in Piedmont Park.

Dinner at Spice Market Atlanta

We had the Black Pepper Shrimp appetizer, Cod with Malaysian Chili Sauce and Wok Charred Eggplant for dinner and it was damn good! I highly recommend this restaurant.

 What's red, white and black all over?

You guys remember Dunbar from The Real World Sydney...that's him, bartending at Flip Flops, which is owned by Ace from The Real World Paris. I see he has gone far in life.

I can't even begin to describe this guy....

Shake, Rattle and Roll

If you did not hear, we had an earthquake in DC yesterday that most of the East Coast felt. I was at work and thought someone on the floor above me was moving something. After a few more seconds and the windows in my office rattling louder, me and my co-workers realized that it was in fact an earthquake. There was no major damage, thank god! While it was not my first earthquake, (I felt one when I was in Big Bear, CA when I was in junior high), it was definitely a freaky experience!

The extent of the damage...

The lone picture frame the fell over.

A few crooked pictures.



Thrifty Finds!

Due to my limited budget, I hit up the 4 Goodwills that are near me. I have found the best stuff and I can't remember the last time I bought something in a real store (Target and Forever 21 don't count in my book). I also shop the housewares section and have found some great pictures, vases, candle holders, and even a Tiffany's wine glass! Below are a few items I have bought throughout the year. 
 


                                                    

J Crew Collection Silk Blouse

Paid $5.98

I do not think this has ever been worn!







LOFT Silk Blouse

Paid $2.98

Pair with some skinny jeans and heels and you have a great outfit!



Longchamp Cosmetic bag

Retail $62

Paid $3

This has never been used!

 Coach Poppy Handbag

Paid $3

While it is not in perfect condition, I couldn't pass it up. If anything I can put it on Ebay!

Citizens of Humanity Hutton Jeans

Retail for $150+

Paid $6.98

Perfect length and I have wanted a pair of high waist jeans for a while.

H&M Dress

Paid $6.98

The perfect summer dress!

Sisley Purple Suede Heels

Paid $2

Not only do they fit perfectly, they are in excellent condition too! At first I wasn't sure about what I would wear with them, and since I got them last spring I found a ton of things to go with them.

And my best find to date...

Vintage GUCCI!!!!

Paid $12

Needs a little polish, but otherwise in amazing condition.

***This bag is being sold at a local, upscale consignment shop for $298!





Three Months. One Post.

I've been slacking on the blogging. For everyone who is playing at home, here is an update on what has been going on the last 90 days from morning to midnight!

MAY

Alicia and Kevin Tie the Knot!

 The bride and the bridesmaids

Mr. and Mrs. Briggs! 

 Good food, good friends, good times....

Traditional Marymount picture! 

Dancing the night away!

Roadtrip to Raleigh Memorial Day weekend!

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JUNE

In June I went to San Diego to visit family. For those of you that know me, you know I want to move out there SO bad. Hopefully my new job will get me there sooner rather than later! Get ready Reynolds family!

San Diego Fair  

Venice Beach 

La Jolla

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JULY

4th of July at Casa de Cataliotti

Crabs!

Alyssa's 28 hour visit!

Hadley's little visit to the ER. 

Liz's Birthday!

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AUGUST

Kaci, Christine, me and Amelia, patiently waiting for the Britney Spears concert! 

 Nicki Minaj

Britney Spears!

Alicia's Birthday!

It's been a fun filled summer so far. I can't believe that it is August already :( In the next few weeks I will be in Atlanta and Louisville, Kentucky. Stay tuned ya'll!