Mondays Are For The Birds.

Oh Monday, you do nothing for me. The weekend always does though so here we go:

 

Friday - We went out for a cute little date at a nice restaurant on the river. Nothing says romance more than a few vodka/sodas and a cheese plate. Afterward, we met some friends at a wine bar but then quickly headed over to a whiskey bar. I clearly learned nothing from Wednesday night because I got back into the Fireball.

Fast forward to Saturday - Paul made me breakfast in bed got breakfast to go at one of our favorite breakfast places and brought it home to his dying girlfriend. We went on a double date with his parents and then out for some frozen yogurt. They charge by weight so sorry about our $25 ice cream order. It was amazing so I don't feel about it.



It's healthy because it's frozen yogurt just don't mind my cookie dough bites.

We then went to see Great Gatsby and I still don't know how I feel about it. I loved all the fashion, fun music and Leo but hated Daisy. I do want to accessorize my head like she does though.

Sunday - We BBQ'd at Paul's parents and his niece & nephews got to play in a blow up alligator pool which sadly, was too small for me. Then we met my old room mate and her new man friend out for some sangria pitchers. When asked what you're doing later, don't reply with "well.. there's a documentary on at 9 that we want to see." You will feel 90 and people will laugh at you.
 

I know we all watched Selena Gomez lip sing, Justin Bieber make an ass of himself, and Taylor Swift awkwardly dance during the Billboard awards last night but did anyone else watch North America on the Discovery channel? It's like Planet Earth but better and you never feel the need to punch a wolf in the face like you do with Justin Bieber.

And now a picture of Remi because no post is complete without one.

Isn't she pretty? I think so too.

I Just Want A Pudding Pop.

I apologize for yesterday's post. I'm not usually such a hot mess but sometimes things just happen.

 

It is absolutely gorgeous outside and I'm loving the fact that summer is maybe, finally here! I don't want to jinx it because it was 80's all last week then the weekend brought temps in the 30's and even some snow flurries (thanks Michigan).

 

Warm sunny days make me miss having a pool. I LOVED waking up in the morning, throwing on a bikini and just laying by the pool all day getting my vitamin D fix. Now our "yard" is a 5x10 patch of stones. Stones. We are the only house in the neighborhood without grass. Awesome.

 

So as I was thinking about how much I miss having a pool, I started to think about other things that I miss during the summer.

 

Being 100 lbs - Thanks college for f'ing that one up for me.

 

Pudding Pops - I have searched high and low for these little pieces of heaven on a stick. Do they seriously not make these anymore?! What the heck Jell-O?

 

Bonfires - Growing up in upstate NY, you have a lot of bonfires. There was nothing better than a big fire in the middle of the woods with all of your underage friends and a bunch of Milwaukee's Best.

 

Hide&Seek/Tag - How come we can't play these just because we are "adults" now? I'm sure there is some way we could coordinate alcohol into it and make it more adult friendly.

 

Palm Trees - I want one in my yard. My stone filled yard.

 

These Refreshing Beverages - I'm pretty sure I got a stomach ache every single time I had one but you couldn't not have one.

 

"Jammie Rides" - When I was little and I'd have sleep overs, my mom would tell us all to get in our pajamas and then we'd go for a ride to go get ice cream. I don't know why this was so fun but we all seriously thought it was so cool being out in public in our pajamas. This is pretty much an everyday norm for me now.

 

Day Drinking - I used to be a pro. I think I'll work on this one.

 

The Jersey Shore - Growing up, going down to the shore was the best. week. ever. Before Snooki and the gang ruined it.

I'm sad about it too Deena.

Welp, happy Friday!! Remi wanted to say hi and show you how big she's getting!

 

 

She's going to be taller than me soon. Not hard to do.. but still.

 

 

 

 

Judge Me With Me

I may or may not have slept in the dress I wore out to happy hour last night. Go ahead and judge me because I'm judging myself right along with you. Fireball.. gets me every single time.

 

Yesterday I fully intended to write a post but that was before the adventure of going blonde took 4 hours. 3 hours of which my hair was bright orange.

 

I was late to my hair appointment because of "car trouble" which is what I told the receptionist. Said car trouble was the fact that when I walked outside to get into my car, my car was nowhere to be found. A little back tracking and I remembered that my car was still at the bar.. from Saturday. Go right on ahead and judge me on that one too.

 

Back to the hair appointment. I sat in a chair with bright orange hair for 4 hours but it somehow ended up okay. I'm the blondest I have ever been and I'm kinda loving it! If I wasn't completely dying of Fireball overdose, I'd get all dolled up and take a few selfies but since I am, we'll just have to settle with a really awkward car one from yesterday.

 

Oh hey no makeup. Gross. I apologize.

While at happy hour that turned into me blacking browning out (because I remember most things) before 10PM, Paul agreed to do a guest post for me! I can't wait for you guys to "meet" my future husband.. even though I'm still waiting on that ring.. which I guess I reminded him of once a few times last night.

 

In an effort to kick this hangover, I'm going to go stuff my face with salad mac&cheese and watch the Nashville episode I missed last night. I guess my diet starts next week. You're allowed to judge me on that one too.

 

 

I'm Obsessed.

My Obsessions

(as of May 14, 2013)

(they change daily)

 

Cards - I have every single birthday, Christmas, graduation, St. Paddy's, going away, miss you, Groundhog's Day etc. etc. card that I have been given since I was in the 6th grade. Whenever I get a card in the mail, it's like Christmas came early. If you give me a card, I'll love you forever.
 

Mint - I want all of these.

 

My Phone - This obsession needs to chill out. Candy Crush and now Running with Friends is taking over. Last night Paul and I were sitting next to each other on the couch trying to outrun each other so that the bull wouldn't take us down and I couldn't help but think how ridiculous we would've looked if someone walked into our apartment. I made us play Yahtzee instead. Remi watched.

 

 

Lisa Vanderpump - I want to be her. Enough said.

 

Napkins - (Katy if you're reading this, I know you're dying right now) I need a new napkin after each bite of food. I'm not messy I just don't like to use the same napkin twice. Chicken wings? My napkin pile is sky high and probably embarrassing.

John Krasinski - Before there was Paul, there was John. He's still in the picture but only when we watch The Office or one of my fave movies, It's Complicated. Is there a cuter relationship than Jim & Pam's? (Other than this season where Jim was starting to royally piss me off) I'm going to be all ugly cry face on Thursday when my favorite love story ends but I'm still hoping for a Michael sighting.

 

 

True Blood - The new season starts June 16 and I need to find someone with HBO stat. I couldn't be more excited to see what the weird shit Bill turned into, will Sookie love Eric this season and who the heck is Warlow? I'm also still waiting for Jason to turn into a "werepanther" even though I think that ship sailed back in season 4.

 

Miranda Lambert - She is a girl after my own heart. If I was able to write music, my songs would sound exactly like hers. Angry and bitter little man hater. (Until I met Blake Shelton Paul)

 

Sun Dresses - I'm pretty sure that I keep this place in business. It's a problem. My bank account is pissed.

 

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Diet Pepsi - I would give my first born child for one right now.

 

Ellen - I would give my second born to be able to dance on her show.

PDiddy - aka Paul and not Puff Daddy. He is the only person I can be with all day everyday and not ever get sick of. He's my person. He's better than any True Blood birthday card that Lisa Vanderpump could ever send to me. There's my sappy moment of the day.

 

At "The Bean" in Chicago

Side note - I think I'm going blonde(ish) tomorrow!! Inspired by Minka Kelly.

 

Not the cut. Just the color.

What do you guys think? I'm nervous so you can easily talk me out of it.

 

 

 

 



The Horse Named Remi & Other Things

I hope everyone had a fun time with their mama's this weekend! PDiddy really spoiled me yesterday morning with a McMuffin for my Mother's Day breakfast. Hey, at least I got something. Better than when the Easter bunny forgot me.

 

I'm just excited to be able to celebrate. Shout out to Remi for that one. Speaking of, home girl is getting bigger. She's doubled in size since we got her so I thought I'd show you the little nugget's feet.

The left is from the day we got her and the right is from Saturday. Our little girl is growing up and will probably resemble a horse before we know it.

 

Peanut butter has saved our lives. I've never been much of a peanut butter fan myself but Remi can't get enough. I never thought that a jar of Jif would become my best friend. Throw some PB in a Kong, put her in her crate and voila, a 20 minute shower minus a howling Great Dane! These are the things that excite me these days. It's depressing.

She's obviously thrilled.

Our weekend was pretty laid back and I'm not complaining at all. The weather decided it was winter again and I had to trade in my flip flops for real shoes and I was pissed. We even had some snow flurries yesterday! Welcome to Michigan.  

Friday - I became addicted to Candy Crush. Is anyone else's life being ruined by this game? Went to Paul's parents house for his little sister's birthday party. She's turning 26 (like me) so we like to be the babies together. Came home, had some wine. Went to bed. Thrilling, I know.

Saturday - Remi had her first vet appointment and they said she was "perfect." As if she needed a bigger head. I had to go to work after which was super slow but I didn't mind. I got off at 7 then PDiddy and I went to a late dinner. Did a few more shots of Fireball than I probably needed then time traveled to Sunday.

 

Sunday - I was pretty depressed over not being able to be with my mom. I miss her a ton and it magnifies on holidays. Pity party aside, we had a nice time at Paul's grandmother's with all 50+ members of his family. I swear there's a new baby every single time we go. They come out of nowhere. Afterward, we went shopping.. not for me but for Remi (of course). Then finished a box of wine while watching Jack Reacher. Not a bad movie! I like Tom Cruise's characters way better than I like Tom Cruise.

 

So there you have it! I'll try to be more exciting next weekend.

I'm also trying to be more exciting on Twitter.

Be my friend! @c0rtneyjustine

 

 

My first time!

My Saturday by Snooki

It's Saturday!!

But I have to work...

Oh well, there's always tomorrow.. and Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday.

Just a Little Thank You

Is it completely silly how excited I am over 30 followers? I know this is a very, very small milestone (if its even one at all) but its a big one for this girl! I first started secretly reading one of my sorority sister's blogs which lead me to a lot of yours because I figured if she liked you, then heck, I probably would too. You probably definitely know her as Erin at Two Thirds Hazel. And I was right.. I really, really liked you guys. I felt like such a creep but you all made me want to start one myself. Put it all out there like you all do but I never expected anyone to actually read it. Except maybe my mom.. who doesn't even know I have a blog.. or what a blog is for that matter.

I wish you all lived next door so we could split a pitcher of Sangria and hear about your cute pups, new recipes and embarrassing stories over happy happiest hour. Until you all make the move to Michigan though, I'll be over here stalking you daily. Thanks for being awesome.

I'm off to lunch with the man sauce but Happy Mother's Day weekend! Hug your moms extra hard for those of us that have to Facetime with our mothers. Teleportation needs to get invented yesterday.