Feel The Burn

Darlings, it is hot hot hot in San Francisco and I am loving it!  I've spent all summer pouting at the grey cloud cover and harrumphing about how I wish we'd get some real summer... Well, apparently the weather god finally heard my harrumphs and decided to listen.  (Thanks, weather god.)

Along with this heat wave come some interesting smells.  And by interesting, I mainly mean gross.  For example, when wandering through the Mission, there is a lovely blend of the following aromas: pee/poop/delish Mexican food.  Hard to know if I'm disgusted or hungry or both.  (Probably hungry.) 

Also with the heat comes the over-the-top presence of Fat Girl Foot.  My right foot is gorgeously swollen, puffy, and usually trying to bust right out of my adorable shoes.  Eff. 

I'm buying new flip flops after work so I can feel better about myself as I walk through the "smell gauntlet" later this evening.

xoxo

Song of the Day: Love is Like a Heat Wave by The Supremes
ps: When I was little, I thought the words to this song were "love is like a geek week", and I would dance around singing it like that.  Yes, I am super awesome.

Digging For Gold... On BART

Lovelies, I don't know how many of you are lucky enough to be regular riders of public transportation (like moi) but WOW does it have some perks:

lightening the traffic to/from downtown
reducing my carbon footprint
watching people do/wear weird/gross things

Today, for instance, the man sitting across from me was super icky wonderful.  While staring at me (a wee bit creepy) he went to town on his ear wax... And I'm not talking about the type of ear wax situation where someone can play it off like their ear itched.  I'm talking about a full scale excavation - digging, inspecting, deeper exploration, close examination.  GROSS. 

I'm just thankful he wasn't going for his nose.

xoxo

Song of the Day: In One Ear by Cage the Elephant

Is that a banana in your pocket?

Guess what I just found out?

My dress has pockets!

First, I should explain to you my relationship with pockets.  I like them.  However, I do not like that sometimes make me look puffier than I actually am.  Examples: Rear pockets make my posterior appear lumpy.  Side pockets create the illusion of wider hips than I'd like to think that I have.  That being said, pockets are useful, and I'd like to point out that I appreciate their usefulness.

Now, pockets in skirts are a different animal altoghether.  I think the negative elements of pockets are drastically reduced when they are in a skirt - the lumpy butt and wide load hip problems seem to be less of issue.  Also, I like the concept of skirt/dress pockets: perfect for when I'm just popping out for a quick Starbucks run (skinny caramel latte, I heart you) and don't want/need a whole purse and yet want to keep my hands free for coffee-carrying.

So, imagine my joy at discovering that my already cute dress is now a bit more functional!  Oh happy day.

xoxo

I'm back!

Time to get excited darlings!  After an extended absence from blogdom, Redhead Jen is back - yay!

To be honest with you all, I wasn't sure if I was going to come back.  However, Just Jon said he missed me.  (Besos, Just Jon!)

Anywho, the hubster and I have both changed jobs and the stress level in Casa de Hart has decreased substantially, meaning that I actually have the energy to:
a) do things besides work
b) actually post my often useless, sometimes amazing musings

xoxo

Song of the Day: Baby, I'm Back by Baby Bash & Akon on Super Saucy

Olympics!

Guess what starts soon?  The Olympics - yaaaaaaaaaaaaaay! 

I heart the Olympics for so many reasons.  They're epic.  They showcase the best athletes in the world, instead of lame reality tv people.  They're inspiring.  They make me cry (um, all those "came from nothing/sacrificed everything/now living the dream" stories get me EVERY TIME.)  There are sparkles (summer: gymnasts / winter: ice skaters) and y'all know how much I LOVE SPARKLES. 

Here is a perfect example of what I hope to see in a couple weeks (please note the HOTNESS at 1:38 and 2:30):
Johnny Weir - Poker Face

Oh god, I am so excited!

xoxo

Song of the Day: Poker Face by Lady Gaga (duh)