Rain.Rain.Go Away...

SERIOUSLY!!!!!!!!!!!! I have only seen the sun a handful of times in well over a WEEK!!!!!!!!!!!! So depressing....

I'm in love with Judas

Lady Gaga's latest single from her upcoming Album Born This Way, Judas, was released over the weekend...and it did not disappoint...well, me at least. I read on huffingtonpost.com that the lyrics angered some Religious groups that didn't even hear the lyrics before issuing a complaint...what are you gonna do? She can't please everyone, but she can now add another hit single to her belt.

Some of you may already know that I love Gaga. I have seen her twice in concert and and she puts on a seriously fantastic show. She speaks and dresses freely and doesn't give a f*ck what critics have to say about it.

Props to Lady Gaga, you have done it again my friend. Listen for yourself and interpret it however you wish...

One of her many stage costumes
Performing at Staples Center
Photo courtesy of MTV

On another note...

I saw the video for Ke$ha's new song, Blow and James Van Der Beek aka Dawson from Dawson's Creek was in it...How random is that???????????? Check it out below...

Back to reality...

Well I have officially been home for over a week now and am determined to keep up with this blog. I sometimes wonder what I have gotten myself into...don't get me wrong, I absolutely LOVE blogging...especially over at Eccentric Kitchen. I also LOVE reading other blogs about life, fashion, beauty products, travel, etc...and that is precisely why I started this one...I just feel like I have yet to really make an impression, even to myself.

So I ask you to please bear with me...I will have something interesting to say at some point!

In the meantime, here are a few pictures of my trip to Australia.

Spooky Beach
Angourie, NSW

Yamba, NSW

Melbourne, VIC

Bethany & I
Coldstream Hills Winery
Yarra Valley, VIC

Mom & I
Katoomba Falls
Blue Mountains, NSW

Sydney, NSW

 Sydney Opera House
Sydney, NSW

Darling Harbour
Sydney, NSW

1 day 18 hours 32 minutes...

And counting until I am Australia bound! I can't believe that it is almost here!!!

Tomorrow evening I am heading to Chicago to spend the night at a hotel by O'hare. Think about it...the room is around $130 and that includes 14 days of FREE parking...granted I will be paying the $10 additional per day for the 4 extra days Tito will be parked there but hey it still beats paying $16 per day at O'hare by a long shot. The hubby and I have stayed at this particular hotel before and it is nice, new and has a shuttle that runs every 15-30 minutes.

I started packing over the weekend...well not really packing but laying out clothes that I want to take...I will prob only come to the office in the AM tomorrow and then go home and put it all together...I can't decide between two different duffel bags, so Matt layed them both out for me...and Chloe didn't like it very much..

Anytime we get a suitcase out or any sign of laying clothes out...she does not like it!

I picked these tops and the fab necklace up at Kohl's last week. I love the LC Lauren Conrad line. The necklace is Dana Buchman and was on clearance for $7!!!

I am meeting my Mom in LA and we have an ridiculously long layover...I have hired a town car to give us a quick tour of the city...I'm thinking we will hit up Rodeo Drive, Hollywood Blvd and maybe Venice Beach...what do you guys think? We have about 5 hours to kill...I am open to ANY and ALL suggestions!!!

I could also use some good restaurant recommendations for lunch!

Just so everyone knows...

I am in LOVE with the new Tommy Bahama catalog!!! Seriously....LOVE! I just adore the nautical striped style!

I want to be in this picture with my husband wearing these EXACT outfits. 

I apologize for my lack of posting...I know I am just starting this particular blog and it has been a bit of a crazy week. Between trying to get everything organized at the office before my trip, cleaning house, COOKING, etc...I just haven't had a chance to focus. But I assure you, I am ready to rock!

Check out this watch that Matt received from a company he does business with in Australia...

Kind of random, yeah? Especially since he owns a greenhouse...but I gladly accepted!
Orange is such a FAB color!

Gotta jet for now...have a HAPPY Fat Tuesday!!!