It's always an exciting moment when I have some sort of breakthrough, whether it be good or bad, I'm always welcoming the breakthroughs with open arms. The funny thing about personal breakthroughs is that I usually learn things about myself I hadn't yet learned. I'm one of those breeds of human that is typically really intrigued when I'm given the rare opportunity to learn something new about myself, kind of like when an old dog learns new tricks. Consider me the old dog, it's okay.
Last night over text with one of my more wise friends and typically my voice of reason, Ty Ty sparkleface, I realized something new about myself; The little moments are my cup of tea. Not to sound completely cliche and like a big ass broken record, but the little things completely rock.
Sitting in my apartment.
So simple. So easy. I have the keys, I open the door when I get home, I change in to some sweatpants, bing bang boom happiness. The sweatpants part has to be my favorite part though. There are simply to words for the bliss that is changing out of the clothes I've been stuck in for somewhere around 9 hours and into big, baggy sweatpants fit for McHammer.
I pour myself some Chardonnay over ice, I love this part of my day.
This part of the day is also what convinces me it's time to pay my bills. The Cardbordeaux helps cushion the burn.
When I come back from changing into sweatpants and pouring my wine, Ella looks like she's getting some work done on the laptop. That's funny to me. Really funny.
What if she has some K9 companions on the interwebz that she, too, chats with daily while I'm at work?
Sebby is probably too uneducated to figure out the computers in the place. Wouldn't shock me. It's okay though, he's my special boy.

Recently I've been told that coating my face in the same liquid I coat my frying pan in when sauteing vegetables could be beneficial to my skin. So being the gullible blogger that I am, I follow suit.
In my Heart concert t-shirt. Collecting concert t-shirts is kind of my thing.
I still can't confirm if covering my face in Rachel Ray's favorite ingredient is actually effective but the dogs really want to lick my face clean.
I love when Sebby blankly stares at me.
I know it's blank. I wouldn't be surprised if he has actual rocks for brains.
I still love him more than life. Especially that precious, blank stare.
He got us stuck in a bush this morning. While the cute neighbor guy with a poodle watched. Thanks, Sebby.
My Scentsy warmer is creating a heart shape on my wall. I love hearts.
This fascinates me.
The scent Rio Beach has my entire apartment smelling like a scene from Laguna Beach. I loved that show. I love this scent. It's out of this world.
I walk to my bed and realize that I have an entire king sized bed, yet it appears that I only utilize half of it. Very strange that I typically start the night with pillows in their classic positions and, some how, along the duration of the night they end up hugging all around me. Like a nest. A pillow nest.
Yes, that is my face on a blanket. Ella's on it too. I'll show you all one day.
(Non-dog people, don't have me committed. It was a gift.)
Happy Friday, love bunnies.









I love you glitterbunny. But I gotta tell you, if I'm the voice of reason in this relationship, we're probably gonna end up dead or institutionalized in the next five or so years.
ReplyDeleteYour artsy photo of Franzia just made my Friday that much better. Also, Extra virgin olive oil on your face? Strange. For some reason this reminds me of Cady giving Regina foot cream for her face.
ReplyDeleteI have that pic of you saved with the olive oil on yo face if you wanna use it. Just an idea.
ReplyDeleteI honestly say this all time, and it's so true! It really is the little itty-bitty things that make me happy and make my day. :-) And the things that make your day seem extra lovely! Have a good weekend, Whitty.
ReplyDeleteI pretty much love everything about this post! So happy to have found your space on the internet - I feel like your blog's name is my life sometimes
ReplyDeleteI think you should invest in some pillowcases to match that blanket and just casually show them off to guests. Gauge their emotions/reaction when they see it... the friend who doesn't even blink - that's a keeper!
ReplyDeleteI love the simple things to... especially snuggles with my dogs. Non-dog people definitely don't get. And when you tell them to compare it to a baby... they act like I'm a fruitloop. Haha.
ReplyDeleteLittle things are the best things in life. On another note, there is a scent that feels like Laguna Beach? I must order said scent immediately! I love your cell phone case! I am pretty sure I have the same one. Sparkly things are my favorite.
ReplyDeleteyou are one of my favorite little things. little bunny.
ReplyDeleteEverytime I leave my dog, Blue on the couch with the computer, I come back and he is sitting in front of it facing the screen. I think its hilarious and that's why I have 200+ pictures of my dog and my laptop.
ReplyDeletesweatpants, wine, concert tees, king sized bed, and two fur babies... you are queen of your world :)
ReplyDeleteI've been washing my face in a mix of olive oil and castor oil for a few months now. Sounds crazy, but it totally works. You massage it on, the run a washcloth under the hottest water you can stand and put it over your face for a minute or so - then you wipe off the oil. All the makeup and dirt comes off with it.
ReplyDeletePlus side? Huge money saver :) Big bottles of oil = having to repurchase less and the oil moisturizes, so I don't have to buy moisturizer as often.
Love the blog!
Katie
Sweatpants after work is probably my most favorite thing ever. I also think I may have to try the olive oil thing now. Both you and Raven have convinced me its a good idea. and finally... pillow nests. I use 4 pillows. Two under my head and one on either side of me that I can cuddle with whichever side i'm laying on. Its the cool thing to do...
ReplyDeleteHahaha how on earth did you get stuck in a bush?! That's hilarious. Nice of your neighbor to watch! :)
ReplyDeleteI think I am going to take your advice & start pouring an extra large glass of wine to pay my school loans! hopefully that will ease the pain a bit!
ReplyDeleteOne of my fav posts yet!
ReplyDeleteEveryday. That is my routine. Walk in the door, walk upstairs, put my sweatpants on, hit the couch. Every. Single. Day.
ReplyDeleteI miss boxed wine. And ice. And wine on ice.
ReplyDeleteI've got two randoms...(cause everyone has got a random). I love your T.V. stand and second, "house pants" are my #1 priority once I'm at the house. Cuddle duds are my new favorite this winter. In leopard print. 'Cause I'm classy like that.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Sarah C.
http://tobemrscollier.blogspot.com
It's the little things! Okay be honest...how is the oil method treating you?? I am afraid I am falling for the biggest scam ever.
ReplyDeleteYes to pillow nests. I do the same thing! I love my little bunny. You are one of my most favoritest things in life! xoxox
ReplyDeletethis makes me incredible happy. these little things are fantastic. boxed wine over ice while in sweatpants sounds amazing. absolutely amazing
ReplyDeleteI really want the blanket. The fuzzy one. Not the one with your face on it. I'm not that creepy. At least not today.
ReplyDeleteLove that pic of your pup near the laptop! Definitely looks like she was up to no good on the internets.
ReplyDeleteI read the olive oil thing too & I'm intrigued...but also terrified that it will make my skin freak out!
I, too, rock the sweats the minute I walk in the door. Who wears real pants at home? Crazy people! This basically looks like my perfect night. Love it!
ReplyDeleteWhenever I am by myself, I instantly make a nest of pillows to sleep in. I'll even get the pillows from the guest room. What can I say? I like to sleep in pillow forts. I've also been trying out this new fangled "oil washing" deal, but with coconut oil, and I think my skin likes me more. Who knows, it may rebel in a week or so. It's temperamental
ReplyDeleteYou are hands down my fav person ever. Just put me in all of these scenarios and life would be perfect. Cardboardeaux. I love it so much. Simple things are definitely the best things. Happy Friday, lovely.
ReplyDeleteComing home from work and putting on sweats and pouring a huge glass of wine is the BEST feeling. EVER. OMG is is 5:00 yet???
ReplyDeleteRaven put Olive Oil on her face so all bloggers put Olive Oil on their faces.
ReplyDeleteThis post seriously made my day, and it made me think about how easy it is to overlook the little things.
ReplyDeleteYour puppies are way too cute for their own good.
& I'm thinking I need to start having a glass of wine every day.
You inspire me :D
The little things make the life. Love it.
ReplyDeleteAnd I use the oil cleansing method and have for over a year. My skin has never been better.
Your puppy is adorable! Oh, and I really want to try the oil thing! I've never heard of that. Happy weekend :)
ReplyDeleteSheree
thehartungs.blogspot.ca
What a wonderful little message. The little things really are what count.
ReplyDeleteI make pillow nests, as well :')
Casey
http://fancybitsblog.blogspot.com/
Love the off the shoulder concert shirt... I do that to all of mine until one day my bf goes "Baby, stop you have to have some real clothes"... and what isn't real about an off the shoulder shirt? I love them... I did have all of my concert t shirts converted into a blanket! Awesome! Annnnnd i have heard the oil thing too.. how did it go? I need to try it.
ReplyDeletePS. New follower - love it. added your button to my blog! :)
ReplyDeleteAll of this is absolutely true. It is rare in the blogging world, or so it seems so far, that we endeavor to highlight doing nothing, which most of the time, is some of the best times. Love this.
ReplyDeleteamanda
http://thingstoholdandstir.blogspot.com/
check us out and follow us back?
Laguna Beach (the show and the place) and sweatpants are two of the best things ever! LC & Stephen forever!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend!
xo, jill
Classy with a Kick
I get WAY too excited about the little things, they really are what it's all about. This sounds like my kind of night, too. :)
ReplyDeleteFound your blog yesterday, and had a chance to actually read it today. Although I couldn't tell you how I found it, my memory is good - but it seems to be short. (Possibly the corniest joke). My Scentsy warmer leaves a nice warm glow on a wall, but sadly it does not look like a heart. I too would be fascinated if mine did look like a heart. I'll be stopping back around - you're too funny!
ReplyDeleteMy grandmother had olive oil sitting next to her sink and put it on her hands after every hand wash. She swore by it.
ReplyDeleteHaha Ella totes looks like she's been busy at work! And your little boy is so cute he doesn't need any brains. Seriously love putting my sweatpants on after work. It's like the best second of the day.
ReplyDeleteThat is how my bed looks lately because I end up so cold that I am curled up in a little tiny ball covered by the cocoon of my comforter and pillows!
ReplyDeleteSounds like the perfect night. I'm definitely in need of one of those! You apartment looks so chic btw.
ReplyDeleteI have heard about the olive oil thing. But does it come off on your sheets? does it eventually seep into your skin? I want to try!
ReplyDeletesweatpants, Franzia, dogs. I think I may be in love with you.
ReplyDeleteYour blog is so lovely! what do you think of following each other? Let me know <3
ReplyDeletehttp://gowestyoungcowgirl.blogspot.com
The wine is always my favorite part of the day!
ReplyDeleteThe little things are the best to me! Even if I often overlook them when I think about the things I enjoy the most it is always the little things.
ReplyDeleteHi! Glad I stumbled across your blog!!
ReplyDeleteNew follower :)
The Parlor Girl
The little things are so important! You have a great blog.
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Oh goodness I love you. I have been considering the oilcombatsoil trick myself but just haven't braved it yet.. Jury still out for you?? I can imagine my dogs would be after my face too. hehe! Your pictures all look amazeballs by the way.
ReplyDeleteI change once I get home too...it's something about separating work and home life by those big baggy sweats (or short cheer shorts in the summer)
ReplyDeleteThe little things are so important! There is nothing better than getting home after a long run and cross training session, and then flopping down on a soft couch (after a shower of course).
ReplyDeleteI really hope that dogs have their own version of the internet somewhere that they sit on like we do and talk and blog. That would be awesome!
ReplyDeleteI did olive oil and castor oil for awhile but then I stopped b/c I thought it was making me break out. Now I'm pretty sure it's just my face that hates me.
I have these bright kelly green sweatpants that are huge and thick and soft and just full of love. Yet everyone makes fun of me when I wear them. once I wore them with a grey long sleeve tshirt to the gas station and this guy made fun of me for 5 minutes. Still have no idea where he thought that I cared. I like my green sweat pants!
btdubs (I'm gangsta now! woot!) You rocked it on you facts link up! I couldn't come up with anything even mildly interesting but I def stalked a few blogs!
I, too, love coming home and throwing on some comfortable, baggy clothes! Greatest feeling ever. lol
ReplyDeleteI need to know more about the olive oil on the face thing??? I feel like my face would look like a big pepperoni pizza the next day haha?!? PS. Putting on comfy pants or pajamas is the best feeling EVER!
ReplyDeleteWhat does the olive oil do for your face?
ReplyDeleteI'm buying that Scenty scent right now......... I love Scenty! I love wine! And sweatpants! So, I'm going to follow you now, kthxbye
ReplyDeleteyour blog is hilarious! you're the voice of a generation - forgive the lena dunhamness of that comment, but it's true. i'm glad i'm not the only girl out there who's loving my own keys, my sweats, and my boxed wine. and the next time I'm too broke to hit CVS (which is always) i'm totally forgoing oil of olay night cream in favor of olive oil. this made my night and I'm happy to be a new follower.
ReplyDeleteLG
thelaurelgazette.com
I absolutely adore your blog! It is humorous and inspiring.
ReplyDeleteI'm busy working on a Blog of the Month post and I was pretty sure I'd found the blogger who best deserved January's award... http://avenuemaria.blogspot.co.uk/
BUT... now I've stumbled across yours and it is just so brilliant! Think you may have topped it, going to read some more of your posts just to make sure but WOW! It's fantastic :)
Love your vintage style of photography as well.
Hope you had a stunning weekend and keep a check out to see if you'll be my featured blogger of the month!
Post should be up within the week! :)
www.bohemianmuses.blogspot.com
Oh my goodness, may we be old dogs together??? The little things like comfy clothes after work, a glass of something delicious and hanging out with the hoolies make my evenings!
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