Meet Nina

I loved sewing outfits for my Barbie dolls when I was a kid. And for the longest time during my adult life I've wanted a doll that I can dress up. I thought of getting a Blythe doll a few years back, but they're so crazy expensive so I shelved the idea. But that nagging need resurfaced when I saw a few Blythe dolls some weeks ago at a local toy store. I came close to deciding to buy one when I saw a Lalaloopsy TV ad just in time. They were just so cute and perfect! A few days after, I got myself one.

So, I'm pleased to introduce Marina Anchors. Wally christened her "Nina", as "Marina" proved to be too complicated for him to say. She's one of my top picks among all the Lalaloopsy girls, mainly because of her blue hair and blunt bangs...

... and slightly because her nautical theme reminds me of Flapjack... I absolutely LOOOVE that weird cartoon - from the artwork to the off-kilter sense of humor.

She comes with her own tag, complete with personal info..

... and a pet whale which I aptly called Bubbie.

{named after Flapjack's Bubbie}

An auspicious day

11/11/11 - "the most auspicious day this century"

It kicked off a good long weekend filled with laid-back walks, arcade games and eating. I'm glad I wasn't stuck in the office - that wouldn't have been auspicious for me at all.

A step in the right direction

Two things made me happy today. First one is this:

{ A gorgeous wall of polish in Rachel Zoe's office, each given for free. Lucky! }

Second one is this: I've made it official. In roughly a month's time, I will no longer be tied to this 9-to-5 job I've had for years but just recently developed a hate/hate relationship with. Things have evolved in so many ways in the past few years and my current day job no longer fits into what my life has become. Now I only have to wait a few more days before I am able to focus on my new priorities.

Photo from www.whowhatwear.com