tattoo photo shoot

In just over a week, I will be doing a photo shoot. Nothing too fancy, but the photos will be of my tattoo(s). Meaning I'll probably have my top off, and maybe strip down to just my panties. Holy crap, I'm nervous!

Don't get me wrong, I'm super flattered and excited, but I'm going to be wearing little clothing. And these photos are going to be hanging out in the tattoo shop where I got them done. Scary! I'm definitely feeling a bit self-conscious...

First thought, I'm gonna need a great hair and makeup plan. Oh, and I think this calls for an undies shopping trip. So yeah, I guess I'm totally thrilled. Wish me luck!

Second, tomorrow I am leaving for Iowa to visit my friends! It's been so long, and I can't wait to hang out with them, even if it is just for the weekend. YAY!

(angelina jolie pic here)

Chanel and yumminess

I only have a few minutes to spare since I'm a busy bee these days, but two important little tidbits:

Karl Lagerfeld decided to put a few fake tattoos on the Chanel models in a recent runway show... as a tattoo lover myself and a diehard Chanel fan, I think I might pass out from the awesomeness.

(See all the looks here, at Glamour!)

Next, I have been super busy and kind of cranky these days, so I am vowing to change my eating habits in an effort to boost my mood. When I eat better, I feel better about myself in general, and I usually have more energy. I'll keep you posted about the changes I make in my diet in the coming week. :)

L-O-V-E

I read a bunch of blog posts about love today and so I thought I needed to comment on love myself. And, this awesome picture that I borrowed from A Cheery Disposition really makes me want to get another tattoo!

Oh, and if you aren't reading A Cup of Jo, you need to be! She has this delightful thing going on right now where people post their secrets to a happy marriage. It's inspiring!

Anyway, back to my opinions about this thing called LOVE. When I fell in love with the Boyfriend, I knew it. I knew that there were never going to be other men for me. It didn't take us long at all to start wondering what our lives will be like together.

I would be lying if I said things were perfect. We argue about stuff and we we disagree about things, sometimes big things, but we work it out. Why? Because we are the best of friends and only care about the others happiness and well-being.

Do I check out other guys? Sure. But I know that no one else in the world could love me the way that the Boyfriend does. I mean, seriously, who else would be willing to move into my parent's basement with me to save money for a wedding and a house? Exactly. I've hit the jackpot here, and no other guy could be as awesome as he his.

Why is he awesome? We understand each other. We've shared similar life experiences and know what it's like. He keeps me stable and I keep him guessing! I try to convince him to eat more vegetables and he tries to keep me from buying too many shoes. We work together well. We mesh. It's like that adorable sloth Sid says in Ice Age 2 (yes, I love cartoons!): "She's tons of fun and you're no fun at all - She completes you." And that's how I feel about us. We complete each other.

Okay, now someone needs to tie me to a chair so I don't wander down to the tattoo shop. Eh, I think it might be too late for that! :)