I love my down comforter. I will never go back to using one of those bed in a bag comforters ever again. It's hard to explain, just something you have to experience for yourself. What I don't understand is why duvet covers are so expensive? They are essentially an oversized pillowcase for my comforter. Yet stores have the audacity to charge $100 and up for what is basically a comforter without the stuffing. And typically the comforter in the same line costs less than the duvet, if they even offer a duvet to begin with. I don't understand the logic behind that at all. I know how to sew and was contemplating buying a comforter, gutting it, and turning it into my own custom duvet cover until I went to HomeGoods. So until I tire of this one my rant is temporarily quelled.

Adding to the english language

Do you ever find everyday language so boring that you feel the need to invent your own words and start using them on a regular basis? My new words are wacktastic and wackadoo. Although I can't take complete credit for wackadoo. I used to say that a lot and had no idea where it came from. Then I figured out that I subconsciously picked it up from Ratatouille. I also heard that guy from Project Runway with the blue hair who referred to himself in the third person say wackadoodle.

Or do you start using another language in place of English? Instead of yes, I say sí. It just seems to require less effort. It's funny when the people around you start doing it too. I'm such a trendsetter. LOL

On a random note who else can't wait for Project Runway to return?

Rant: Smokers

I have nothing against people who smoke. That is their choice. But at the same time I have never smoked, can't stand the smell and would prefer not to be subjected to it. We live on the top floor of an apartment building. Our downstairs neighbors are smokers. They sit in their apartment and puff away with their door open and a fan pointed to blow the smoke outside. Then when we open our sliding door the smoke wafts up and into our apartment. Opening the door is the only way for us to get any outside air in here and I would prefer that it didn't smell like cigarettes. Nasty. Why are you blowing the smoky air outside? You like the smoke right? Close the door. Enjoy the smell, revel in it. Just keep it in your apartment. Thanks.

Day trip

I took a day trip to NYC yesterday with my sister. Not really for any particular purpose, simply because I was bored and had nothing better to do. I was in the background on the Today show for about 2 seconds. Went to the 24-hour Apple store. (If you are ever in the area and need to go to the bathroom, you can go there.) My goal was also to go to West Elm since I get their catalogs but have never been in an actual store. Mission achieved, although I have been underwhelmed by their selections lately. There are always lots of places I want to check out but never get to most of them. I've decided the best way to navigate NYC is probably a Vespa and GPS unit. We walked around in a circle way too many times. I always wonder about people that move to Manhattan from suburbia and how long it takes to get acclimated and be able to find your way around without getting lost. Probably a long time.

Someday

My bf and I have a Siberian Husky. While he is adorable, he isn't exactly a cuddle bug and the shedding is out of control. I can't wait until I get my financial house in order and the timing is right for me to get a dog of my own.
When I was younger I was obsessed with Old English Sheepdogs. But I have since moved on. The size (90+ lbs.) and the coat maintenance would just be too much for me.

At the moment my top three dog choices are:

Mini Dachshund

Welsh Corgi

Lhasa Apso

I have plenty of time to decide because unfortunately I don't see myself being ready for any puppies in the near future.

Song of the day

If I could choose any career it would be professional dancer. And I would have a body like Edyta Sliwinska from DWTS. (I would kill for legs like that.) Unfortunately the only dance training I've had was a jazz class when I was in elementary school. I don't think that's going to cut it.

Two great songs for the ballroom:
Chelo - Cha Cha
Pussycat Dolls - Sway

Rant: Irresponsible Pet Owners

I live in a condo complex and it frustrates me to no end when I'm walking around and see little turds everywhere. The last thing I want to do when I'm taking out the trash or checking the mail is to step in a big pile of you know what. How freakin hard is it to pick up after your dog? It's part of the condo rules yet no one seems to care. But I bet there would be an uproar if the condo association finally got sick of things and changed the pet policy. And cat owners aren't going to get away scot-free either. Why is your cat outside roaming around and walking on my car? Please keep them inside.

Don't get me wrong, I love animals, dogs especially. But please have some respect. This is shared property. If you had your own private backyard and wanted to keep it littered with dog poop, more power to you. But you don't. So be a responsible pet owner and do what needs to be done. Pick up after your dog. Thanks.

So yeah I posted these signs all over the complex. I'm sure seeing my sign isn't going to make anyone have an epiphany and start picking up poop. But it sure made me feel a little better.