So....I've got a Spotify playlist of Christmas tunes going right now....11 hours worth of music.
It's basically been playing constantly for about 3 weeks.
So now I know a lot of these random holiday songs (that maybe I wasn't as familiar with 3 weeks ago) by heart.
For example: Christmas Island
I fell in love with this song a few years ago, actually. But I kind of just hummed along and never really cared what was being said because it was so cute and pretty.
I've listened closely the last few weeks and now I am confused.
The lyrics say....
How'd ja like to spend Christmas on Christmas Island?
How'd ja like to spend the Holiday away across the sea?
How'd ja like to spend Christmas on Christmas Island?
How'd ja like to hang your stockin' on a great big coconut tree?
(No problem here...Christmas Island? Sounds great. Stocking on a palm tree? Sure!)
How'd ja like to stay up late, like the islanders do
Wait for Santa to sail in with your presents in a canoe
If you ever spend Christmas on Christmas Island
You will never stray, for ev'ry day
Your Christmas dreams come true
HOLD UP. What does Santa need a canoe for?! He has a SLEIGH. WITH REINDEER. IT FLIES. NO NEED TO GRAB A BOAT AND PADDLE YOURSELF ALL THE WAY OVER TO THIS RANDOM ISLAND.
And wait a second, do the islanders get to SEE Santa every year? How come everyone else has to be asleep?!?! Why are they so special? Just because their island is named after the guy's favorite holiday?
Now, I'm also not sure if they are talking about the literal place, Christmas Island, or just some fictional island of their dreams. But I'm going to guess it's inspired by the actual Christmas Island - and in that case, Santa canoeing there is just about as unrealistic as hoofed creatures pulling a giant man in a sleigh with presents for ALL THE CHILDREN OF THE WORLD.
....We're already suspending reality here, people. Let's not go overboard.
But the song is actually sort of cute, so I'm going to try and look past this MAJOR issue I have and enjoy the islandy Christmas joy.
Showing posts with label holiday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holiday. Show all posts
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Photo booths are the funnest things ever.
I'm sorry, they just are.
Photography by Alpha Smoot! And she rocked it.
Photography by Alpha Smoot! And she rocked it.
Monday, November 19, 2012
Grateful.
Y'all. Less than a month until my birthday. Let's just start with that.
So, I said I would actually blog something of substance soon....I guess it's that time.
This week is Thanksgiving. Can you believe that? We are already there....shocking how quickly this year has gone by.
I have so much to be grateful for. I really do. My life is not at all where I thought it would be...I've had so many ideas of where I would be around this age...I am not really anywhere near any of them. But things are still ok. And because I feel so lucky that even if life isn't what I expected, it's still pretty fabulous...I would like to give thanks. Here. On my blog. For the things I am so very grateful for:
I have amazing friends and family. You all mean the world to me. Like...you are seriously good people. Seriously, seriously good.
I have the sweetest little dog on the face of the earth - and another little doggie up in Doggie Heaven watching over me. (boy, do I miss him.) I have the privilege of taking this sweet little pup to work with me basically anytime I want. And she is so freaking well-behaved, I don't know how I got so fortunate.
I live in an adorable little studio in the best neighborhood in New York City. I'm minutes from my absolute favorite spin classes. There are about a bajillion amazing restaurants within walking distance. The parks, the parks, the parks. And...the streets themselves...are just adorable.
I'm so darn grateful for SoulCycle - I wish I could afford to do it every single day. It makes me happy. And really, what exercise ACTUALLY does that? Like legit you want to do it all the time? I'm sorry, but nothing. Nothing else is like that.
Ok, maybe dance sometimes.
But truly, for me, nothing else kicks my butt and makes me smile at the same time like SoulCycle does.
I am grateful for my body. I'm grateful that it lets me run and cycle and dance and stretch and sing and skip and laugh and oh-so-much-more every single day. I'm grateful it lets me train for the half marathon I will run in February. I'm grateful for its ability to adapt.
I'm grateful for heytell. Cause it's freaking hilarious. Please, friends, connect with me on heytell. It makes my day to be able to send stupid messages to people so quickly.
I'm grateful for vacations. For the ones I've gone on this year and the ones coming up.
I'm grateful for the chocolate chip scones at the Lincoln Square Farmers Market. And suncrisp apples.
I'm grateful my coworkers like my baking.
I'm grateful for Brandy, who does my hair, for literally letting me walk in EVERY time and say "I don't know what I want to do, I just want to change it" and she does her magic and I always love it.
I'm grateful for the Steelers for giving me something to cheer about and believe in. Though you made me a little sad last night. But regardless, nobody else gets me to yell at my TV like you do, my little bumblebees.
I'm grateful for Spotify. For letting me listen to all the Christmas music I want. I'm grateful to the Feinberg (and Feinberg-Rowe) children for introducing me to Spotify.
I'm grateful for L.A. Burdick having a location in New York City. Holy crap.
I'm grateful for Christmas decorations - and for my ability to convince myself that it's all actually there to celebrate my birth instead of Jesus.
I'm grateful for people at work who make me laugh. I'm grateful for an assistant who knows what he's doing.
I'm grateful for manicures and pedicures. They make me feel instantly prettier.
I'm grateful for New Yorkers and their amazing bravery and resilience in the face of disaster. And for caring for others when times get rough. It amazes me how strangers can quickly become friends in the face of a crisis.
I'm grateful for snow. And sunshine. And crisp autumn air.
That is just a sampling of what I am grateful for this year. There is so much more that I'm sure I could add to this list, but you probably want to stop reading now, right?
Oh, did I mention that I'm grateful for you reading my blog? And humoring me and my crazy thoughts? Yeah, I'm totes grateful for that.
Happy Thanksgiving, y'all.
So, I said I would actually blog something of substance soon....I guess it's that time.
This week is Thanksgiving. Can you believe that? We are already there....shocking how quickly this year has gone by.
I have so much to be grateful for. I really do. My life is not at all where I thought it would be...I've had so many ideas of where I would be around this age...I am not really anywhere near any of them. But things are still ok. And because I feel so lucky that even if life isn't what I expected, it's still pretty fabulous...I would like to give thanks. Here. On my blog. For the things I am so very grateful for:
I have amazing friends and family. You all mean the world to me. Like...you are seriously good people. Seriously, seriously good.
I have the sweetest little dog on the face of the earth - and another little doggie up in Doggie Heaven watching over me. (boy, do I miss him.) I have the privilege of taking this sweet little pup to work with me basically anytime I want. And she is so freaking well-behaved, I don't know how I got so fortunate.
I live in an adorable little studio in the best neighborhood in New York City. I'm minutes from my absolute favorite spin classes. There are about a bajillion amazing restaurants within walking distance. The parks, the parks, the parks. And...the streets themselves...are just adorable.
I'm so darn grateful for SoulCycle - I wish I could afford to do it every single day. It makes me happy. And really, what exercise ACTUALLY does that? Like legit you want to do it all the time? I'm sorry, but nothing. Nothing else is like that.
Ok, maybe dance sometimes.
But truly, for me, nothing else kicks my butt and makes me smile at the same time like SoulCycle does.
I am grateful for my body. I'm grateful that it lets me run and cycle and dance and stretch and sing and skip and laugh and oh-so-much-more every single day. I'm grateful it lets me train for the half marathon I will run in February. I'm grateful for its ability to adapt.
I'm grateful for heytell. Cause it's freaking hilarious. Please, friends, connect with me on heytell. It makes my day to be able to send stupid messages to people so quickly.
I'm grateful for vacations. For the ones I've gone on this year and the ones coming up.
I'm grateful for the chocolate chip scones at the Lincoln Square Farmers Market. And suncrisp apples.
I'm grateful my coworkers like my baking.
I'm grateful for Brandy, who does my hair, for literally letting me walk in EVERY time and say "I don't know what I want to do, I just want to change it" and she does her magic and I always love it.
I'm grateful for the Steelers for giving me something to cheer about and believe in. Though you made me a little sad last night. But regardless, nobody else gets me to yell at my TV like you do, my little bumblebees.
I'm grateful for Spotify. For letting me listen to all the Christmas music I want. I'm grateful to the Feinberg (and Feinberg-Rowe) children for introducing me to Spotify.
I'm grateful for L.A. Burdick having a location in New York City. Holy crap.
I'm grateful for Christmas decorations - and for my ability to convince myself that it's all actually there to celebrate my birth instead of Jesus.
I'm grateful for people at work who make me laugh. I'm grateful for an assistant who knows what he's doing.
I'm grateful for manicures and pedicures. They make me feel instantly prettier.
I'm grateful for New Yorkers and their amazing bravery and resilience in the face of disaster. And for caring for others when times get rough. It amazes me how strangers can quickly become friends in the face of a crisis.
I'm grateful for snow. And sunshine. And crisp autumn air.
That is just a sampling of what I am grateful for this year. There is so much more that I'm sure I could add to this list, but you probably want to stop reading now, right?
Oh, did I mention that I'm grateful for you reading my blog? And humoring me and my crazy thoughts? Yeah, I'm totes grateful for that.
Happy Thanksgiving, y'all.
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Day 337: Happy Birthday Thomas B Sapienza - the best Dad a girl could ask for! I love you.
What a handsome guy! You're the best, Dad.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Day 327: From my coworkers. :)
Via Flickr:
I got the best flowers for Administrative Professionals Day.
I got the best flowers for Administrative Professionals Day.
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Day 311: This is my Easter Bunny.
Via Flickr:
And it was Scouteroo's birthday!!! Happy 3rd Birthday Scouter Girl. You're the best poodle a lady could ask for. I love you.
And it was Scouteroo's birthday!!! Happy 3rd Birthday Scouter Girl. You're the best poodle a lady could ask for. I love you.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Day 258: Happy Valentine's Day To Me! Yeah!
Via Flickr:
Kate Spade Bowtie Earrings and Sabon Butter Cream Lotion in Vanilla Coconut. I am pleased.
Kate Spade Bowtie Earrings and Sabon Butter Cream Lotion in Vanilla Coconut. I am pleased.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Day 214: Happy New Year Lava cake
Via Flickr:
OM NOM NOM... I know it looks a nasty mess but I can't tell you how delicious. :)
Day 213: New Years Eve at Sleep No More - this is just the beginning of my night!
Day 213: New Years Eve at Sleep No More - this is just the beginning of my night!, a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.
Via Flickr:
YEAAAAAAAAH AWESOME PARTY YEAAAAAH!
Day 212: Meet Me In St. Louis - Momma and Me
Via Flickr:
Heading back to NYC. I taught my mom how to use the camera on her phone and flip it around so she can see herself in it . Makeshift mirror for on the go!
Day 208: All through the house, not a creature was stirring - unless you count my Dad snoring.
Day 208: All through the house, not a creature was stirring - unless you count my Dad snoring., a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.
Via Flickr:
Christmas tuckered Dad out.
Day 207: Merry Christmas! I made Christmas Morning Cocoa (from LA Burdick, of course!)
Day 207: Merry Christmas! I made Christmas Morning Cocoa (from LA Burdick, of course!), a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.
Via Flickr:
That's a Williams Sonoma Hot Chocolate Maker in the back...it works quite well - our hot chocolate was very frothy! Dad was the only one who wanted whipped cream.
Day 206: The Christmas Eve Table
Via Flickr:
My sister made a fabulous meal! And decorated beautifully!
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Day 195: Blurry...I took it while walking...but this made me smiletoday.
Day 195: Blurry...I took it while walking...but this made me smile today., a photo by lalasappy on Flickr.
On W Houston. Warmed my heart.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Day 194: My Evening Entertainment - such a classic
Via Flickr:
This movie is a holiday staple. I usually watch it on TNT all night Christmas Eve and all day Christmas Day (they do 24 hours of it!) - but since my holidays are a little different this year, I thought I might as well watch it all the way through once just in case.
Favorite lines, you ask?
"Fra-gee-leh! ...must be Italian!"
"I can't put my arms down!!!!"
"Daddy's gonna kill Ralphie...."
"He's....smiling at me!"
Basically every bit of the narration.
And so many more....
This movie is a holiday staple. I usually watch it on TNT all night Christmas Eve and all day Christmas Day (they do 24 hours of it!) - but since my holidays are a little different this year, I thought I might as well watch it all the way through once just in case.
Favorite lines, you ask?
"Fra-gee-leh! ...must be Italian!"
"I can't put my arms down!!!!"
"Daddy's gonna kill Ralphie...."
"He's....smiling at me!"
Basically every bit of the narration.
And so many more....
Monday, December 12, 2011
Day 192c: Watching Julia play with the BSO! Holiday POPS!
Via Flickr:
It was awesome and full of Christmas Spirit!
Friday, December 9, 2011
Day 190: Holiday Card Night!
Via Flickr:
I thought I got plenty...and now I only have one left and I KNOW I'll think of more than one person I forgot. And honestly, Charley looks so dang adorable in the picture (you apparently can't see him in my mass of cards here) that I want to share it with everyone!! Yay Holidays!
I thought I got plenty...and now I only have one left and I KNOW I'll think of more than one person I forgot. And honestly, Charley looks so dang adorable in the picture (you apparently can't see him in my mass of cards here) that I want to share it with everyone!! Yay Holidays!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)