It’s Finally Friday!!!

Quote of the Day:

Wine Me, Dine Me:

Want to know what cheese goes with that wine?? Check out this cheat sheet!

Techie Love:

Ever had your Facebook or email hacked?? Never again!

Nature is Awesome:

I’m sure you’ve all heard the full moon on Sunday will be a super moon. Here’s what that means for you astrologically.

13 uses for cucumbers that will surprise and amaze you.

Out and About:

Music makes me happy.

It probably makes you happy too.

Supporting local music makes me wicked happy.

Here are some local events this weekend for your auditory pleasure:

Friday Fun:

If you ever went to a Radio 104 Fest, miss the 90’s at 9, and know Dave Grohl wasn’t always a lead singer, then these guys are your new favorite cover band!

Gnome Sane at The Waterfront in Holyoke, MA.

Saturday Shenanigans:

Do you love beer?

Do you love music??

Then get your ass down to Worthington Street from noon – 4pm for the 3rd Annual Worthy Craft Beer Showcase featuring the amazing reggae/hip hop/funk stylings of The Alchemystics (one of my personal favorites).

Got work/school/stuff going on Saturday afternoon??

Don’t worry your pretty little head girl!

Worthington Street will be bumping all night!

Primate Fiasco takes the stage at Theodore’s Blues & BBQ starting at 9pm.

Words can’t describe how amazing these guys are (I’m at a loss for words! That should tell you something!!).

They mix dixieland jazz with the funkiest funk.

They rage in the street! With a tuba! And a banjo!

Sunday Funday:

For those of you lucky bastards who don’t have work Monday morning, keep the party train rolling down at Foxwoods Casino with the spectacular Katelyn Richards at The Scorpion Bar.

This lovely lady always puts on a great show.

Rawking out commences at 7pm sharp!

Giggles and Such:

The devil came up to Boston.

The 48 most absurd things at the gym besides you.

Have a great weekend!

It’s Finally Friday!!!

Quote of the Day:

Techie Love:

Are you addicted to your smartphone?? How to break the habit.

Inspirational:

Feel like quitting?? Keep going.

Body Lovin’:

Sinus infection got you down for the count? Here are some home remedies to get you back on your feet.

Do you take vitamins or supplements? The two supplements you should absolutely be taking.

Wine Me, Dine Me:

The thing I miss most since becoming lactose intolerant is ice cream ;( Here’s an amazing recipe for some dairy-free mint chocolate chip!

Climbing the Ladder:

Successful people are organized people. Richard Branson is successful – here’s what he has to say about making lists.

Do you have a mentor?? If not you might be making these mistakes.

Giggles and Such:

Have a great weekend!

It’s Finally Friday!!!

Quote of the Day:

Luscious Locks:

Why you should throw out your conditioner.

DIY:

Planning an outdoor party? Make your own tin can lanterns.

Round the World:

Travel hacks for your next trip.

Road tripping it? The ten best gardens to see across the U.S.

Out and About:

For those of you in the area:

Hartford hosts free movies every Friday in various parks around the city.

Wine Me, Dine Me:

Not sure what to make for dinner? Check out this amazing site that gives you recipes based on what’s in your fridge.

Giggles and Such:

Did you flan that?

Have a great weekend!

It’s Finally Friday!!!

Quote of the Day:

Climbing the Ladder:

10 things really amazing employees do.

10 things really amazing bosses do.

Feed Your Mind:

65 books you should read in your 20’s.

How Does Your Garden Grow:

35 tips and tricks to keep disease and pests out of your garden.

Wine Me, Dine Me:

How to pick and cut the perfect melon.

Cook juicy, delicious, boneless, skinless chicken breasts every time!

Nesting:

Keep your home pest free.

Giggles and Such:

You might just be a bitch…

Do you guys know you’re letting me use nice things?

Have a great weekend!

It’s Finally Friday!!! (sort of)

This weekend is the official start of summer! Yayy!! Adventures in Adulthood is taking some much needed time off and skipping straight to Friday this week. Don’t worry we’ll be back to our regularly scheduled programming next week 🙂

Quote of the Day:

Climbing the Ladder:

Networking sucks. Treating networking like any other friendship can help! And who doesn’t want to make their friends feel smart and insightful?!

DIY:

Does your place have super annoying bi-fold doors?? Turn them into some fancy french doors for next to nothing!

Not just for kids! Super bubbles!!

Round the World:

How absolutely amazing would these trips be?!?

Inspirational:

Life is about choices.

Wine Me, Dine Me:

For those of you who are lactards like me, finally an ice cream you can indulge in! (Also Paleo!)

Fake sugar will rot your insides. How to make your own stevia extract.

Giggles and Such:

Working out at home never works out…

I just lost my grain of thought!

Have a great weekend and Happy Memorial Day!!

It’s Finally Friday!!!

Quote of the Day:

Climbing the Ladder:

Feel like the walking dead at work? How to get rid of fuzzy brain.

How to accept and decline job offers like a pro.

Body Lovin’:

Think you don’t have time to workout? All you need is 7 minutes!

Round the World:

Unbelievable places that actually exist.

Techie Love:

Do you use Spotify to listen to your favorite tunes? Check out these tips and tricks.

Inspirational:

Goosebumps are the smiles of our spirit. 101 ways to make your spirit smile 🙂

5 ancient mantras to transform your life.

Giggles and Such:

Inconceivable!

43 revelations guaranteed to blow your mind and make you feel wicked old.

Have a great weekend!

It’s Finally Friday!!!

Quote of the Day:

Climbing the Ladder:

Is networking as awkward for you as it is for me??

Round the World:

Traveling around the world is my ultimate dream but would you do it solo?

Feed Your Mind:

Improve your vocabulary.

How Does Your Garden Grow:

Why you’re killing your houseplants.

Best plants for low-light apartments.

Body Lovin’:

Jump start your morning with this energizing yoga routine.

Giggles and Such:

You can’t un-hear these song lyrics.

Sweet angel mouse you’re awesome.

Have a great weekend!

It’s Finally Friday!!! (sort of)

I had the most amazing experience this past weekend at The Rock N Roll Resort: v3 Tiny Rager!

I highly recommend anyone who loves art and music to go next year.

Needless to say, it’s been a rough start to the week. So we’ll be skipping straight to Friday, while I give my brain some much needed downtime.

I promise once I decompress and remember how to string intelligent sentences together, we’ll be back to our regularly scheduled programming 🙂

Quote of the Day:

Climbing the Ladder:

In-box out of control?? How to keep email from taking over your life.

On the job hunt? How to stand out from the crowd.

Body Lovin’:

Tummy troubles got you down?? Try these yoga poses for improved digestion.

DIY:

Why wait years for Mother Nature to produce sea glass?? Just make your own!

Wine Me, Dine Me:

Hawaiian, Gluten-free, AND Paleo. Pretty sure they’re delicious too 🙂

Healthy pancakes??

Nesting:

Trying to decorate on a budget? Get thrifty AND creative!

Peace of Mind:

Master your fears and get happy.

Round the World:

I’m almost six monthes passed the 30 milestone but I managed to cross most of these off in time. And I can definitely fit numbers 30, 13, 6, and 2 into one epic trip 🙂

Inspirational:

In the wake of Monday’s tragedy it’s easy to lose faith in mankind. Here are 10 acts of kindness to remind you the world really is a beautiful place even if some of the people who inhabit it are not.

Giggles and Such:

Have a great week(end)!

It’s Finally Friday!!!

Quote of the Day:

Climbing the Ladder:

On the job hunt? Explain your non-traditional career path and ace your interview.

Dollars and Sense:

Apparently it’s Financial Literacy month – I didn’t even know that was a thing! Check out Warren Buffet’s money advice.

Wine Me, Dine Me:

Healthy chips?!? Be still my beeting heart 🙂

How Does Your Garden Grow:

For those of you a little short on space – make your own lettuce basket.

Giggles and Such:

Early twenties vs. late twenties

Have a great weekend!

Judgey Wudgey Was a Bear

And at least 1,347 of those tabs are open to something we said or did, we’re currently obsessing over not having gotten quite right.

You can meet the smartest, most successful woman on earth, but I bet you $1000 there are at least 3 things she thinks she’s done wrong in the last week, that she can’t seem to let go of.

The judgement of others can be harsh, but there’s nothing compared to the judgement we pass on ourselves.

I for one, am tired of the constant loop of let-downs I review in the wee hours of the night.

Why is it five years later I can remember in detail an off-handed criticism from someone I don’t even like, but the last compliment I received is a little fuzzy??

I would never speak to someone I love in the harsh, judgmental voice I reserve for myself late at night.

If one of my friends came to me obsessing over some slight or slip-up, I would help them look at the big picture.

Illustrate that while they may have messed up this time it does not define them as a failure.

So why can’t I be that rational, supportive friend to myself??

Sometimes it feels as though there are two different women who live in my head.

One’s a smart, kind, cleverly talented, rational woman.

The other is Judgey Wudgey the Bear.

And I’m not talking about some cute little bear:

Judgey Wudgey is a mean ol’ bitch:

And she’s always cranky!

I’ve been trying to find new ways to silence the snarky bitch.

Since coming out of hibernation, she’s been overly articulate and quite nosy.

Digging up the past like she’s foraging for food.

I haven’t really had much success in getting her to STFU!

Even as I write this I can hear her mocking me, “boo hoo, poor little girl got her feelings hurt”.

So I’m going to start writing her bullshit down.

Much like I list the things I’m grateful for each day.

In order to maintain an objective frame of mind, I will now also include the day’s top five judgements.

Maybe if I have to acknowledge them on paper, I can forgive myself my transgressions and move on.

Or maybe I’ll see how truly ridiculous and mean-spirited Judgey Wudgey is and learn to ignore her.

Wish me luck!

How do you let go of your inner critic?