Boulder, CO

So I've been getting my research on about the city of Boulder Colorado. I've never been, but heard it was pretty cool. Upon my searching I discovered this little shop.

( Tee & Cakes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

(Doctor cupcakes? How cute is that?)

Tee and Cakes is a locally owned Boulder bakery, custom cake and wedding cake shop. They also sell scones, donuts, cinnamon rolls, cookies, mini pies, brownies annnnndddd coffee. So basically this place is my heaven and as far as I'm concerned the owners are Jesus. I cannot wait. Seriously I've read their website like a zillion times. ( I linked it above. I suggest you do the same.) Also I may or may not be on the hunt for a pretty "tee" party dress. Just don't tell my friend. He's still not too keen on a tea party. 

Another cool place I found was a vintage store called Goldmine Vintage. 

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I've never been any good at the vintage/thrifting shopping but this place looks sooooo cool that I'm feeling pretty good about it. I mean I have to find at least one thing right? If not I'll just head back to Tee and Cakes and drown my sorrows in more cupcakes. 

And with that I'll leave you with some parting facts about Boulder. Like, did you know that it's sister city is Lhasa, Tibet? Home to the Dalai Lama? Well it is and has been since 1987 which I think is pretty awesome. Also they have a really sweet theatre called the International Film Series. They are a local arthouse series that showcase a wide range of eclectic films from many different genres. If you know me and movies, you know this is right up my alley. 

I hope everyone learned something today!

Cheers!

Marisa

Miscellaneous

When you go to the grocery store for just some random odds and ends do you ever wonder what the cashier is thinking? I do. It's one of my favorite past times. Take today for example. Today I needed some cat food, razors (for shaving) and while in line I thought a diet Mountain Dew sounded tasty. Here's what I would think if I were the cashier: She's buying the Mountain Dew to mix with vodka to numb herself before she slits her wrists but not before feeding her cats one last meal. Because really, cat food and razors? How sad is that? Try it next time you're running errands. It's fun!

Also I've had an epiphany. A fourteener is actually a big mountain. Like you're climbing up into clouds. 14,000ft is the altitude people sky dive from. I've been passing it off as nbd, but really I need to take it seriously as it is dangerous and people do die on those mountains. Also the lack of oxygen. Acute altitude sickness is no joke and even at that height HAPE and HACE are a real possibility. As most who know me know that I when plan something I pllaannnn something. So I will be reading and studying until I know every one of the 54 fourteeners inside and out and all there is to know for a successful summit. 

I am currently obsessed (and I mean obsessed) with The Young Victoria and all things Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. I find their love story so endearing and real, it is now my mission to find my very own Prince Albert. :)

Alright that's all the miscellaneous stuff that I have. I shall leave you with this fact: I RAN 8.4 MILES TONIGHT!!!!!!!!! Thats the farthest I've ever run. Ever. Dam to Dam is going down!

Cheers,

Marisa

It's November!

And I saw my first snowflakes on my run on Sunday! Unfortunately then I stepped on a used condom.....Guess you gotta take the good with the bad eh? You know what else November is bringing?????

(November 19th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

I cannot wait! Last year we saw it in the IMAX so I plan on doing it again. It was amazing! Probably should re-read the book...again...for like the 17th time.

Anyway enough about Harry Potter awesomeness, this weekend was FINALLY low key for me. Went out for dinner and drinks with my co-worker and some of his friends Friday and Saturday I stayed in and watched my fav movie Amelie. Mostly because I was tired and Crabby with a capital C. The crazies are out in droves my friends. Beware of the mall. Less than two weeks till Black Friday...anyone braving the mobs? I will be closing at Bath and Body Works and I am preparing myself for the madness. Normally I invite people to come visit me however, I won't be offended if you don't.

On a random tangent has anyone ever tried a juice fast? I'm curious I've never tried it before and honestly I haven't really done a whole lot of research, does it really do anything? I'll take any tips pointers, etc.

Hope everyone had a great Monday!

Marisa

This is SO my jam!

Last night was ladies night. Complete with sushi and cocktails. Best. Night. Ever. Seriously I don't know how we haven't been doing this every weekend since the dawn of time. Good food friends and drinks? Um yes please.

(Bish please, we run this town)

I'm pretty sure these was lots of the running man involved because what night is complete without the runnning man? Oh yeah and maybe some jazz hands.

(love love love these ladies)

Hope you all are having just as fabulous of a weekend. A & I are going to see Inception tonight, I've heard nothing but awesome things and was really inspired to see it when Mayra over at Life is Bananas posted screen shots...umm hotties. So until then have a great weekend I'm peacing out.

(Des Moines nightlife. I LOVE it)

No I'm Not Watching The Superbowl

I don't really care for football. Nor do I care about commercials that much. Anyway this weekend was a ton of fun. Friday night we hung out at the besties house and watched one of my fav Angelina Jolie movies.

(Crash Override & Acid Burn)

That and Clueless are the best movies from 1995. Anyway, following morning went out to D's lil bro's new place of biznazzz for breakfast since it was his first day and all. Except that it really wasn't his first day because the restaurant isn't open yet. However since we're friends and family known around this town they let us come in while they were having their employee meeting and the lil bro got some cooking experience in his new job by cooking us a delicious breakfast. Oh and it was free. We will definitely be going back.....but when they're open for reals.

After the delish breakfast the bestie and I FINALLY went to the art center. We only live 1 mile away and we've never gone. It was fun and there are some really great works of art there. I recommend if you haven't been there yet. Don't be like me and wait 3 years to go. It's free and a great way to spend an afternoon. Plus their restaurant looked like it had some glorious food. If only we hadn't been stuffed from breakfast...sigh.

That night we went to the bestie's bf's show at House of Bricks in the East Village and enjoyed a fun evening out on the town. Needless to say I've spent most of the day today lounging around the house lacking motivation to do anything. All in all a great weekend.

So a recap of fun things to do: Watch Hackers, Cozy Cafe Breakfast (Located in Waukee), The Des Moines Art Center, and going out and supporting your local Des Moines bands!

And as always remember: Mess with the best, die like the rest!!!!!!!!!!