Hey Lil Mama...and a Sneak Peek

So after an amazing week in the islands, I made it home last night at midnight and was greeted by delightful 32-degree weather...and rain. Loves it! I've got tons of pictures and stories and memories and sunburn to update ya on, but in the meantime here is a quick glimpse into Epic Vaca 2011.

The only thing I need now is KFelts and some side-of-the-road chicken....FISH SWIM!

We snooped in the fancy pants Marriott...

Our humble abode with the sickest views!

You know, just the Caribbean. Ain't no thang...

My bushy-tailed lover. Obsessed with her, plus, she's officially the best tour guide evah.

All dolled up for Rock Lobster.

We're on a boat! Catamaran trip = best idea.

On Nevis!

Prepping for the volcano hike...

Hokies around the world!

Kate and her rollerskate.

Love her.

Frolicking at Gong's Beach is like being in a music video.

Me + Wilbur = True Love

Playing tourist at Brimstone.

The pool at sunset.

More to come! In the meantime, slathering myself with aloe and wishing I were chugging Ting with a Sting in the ocean. Sigh.

Here's to the Wind That Blows...

oh na na, what's my name? 

Channeling Rihanna. 

Flying out at 6:00. 

Reuniting with my lovah by 2:00. 

Beach by 3:00. 

BBQ at nightfall.

Have a fabulous week! 

I'll bring plenty of sunshine and salt when I return...

xxx,
Hann

t-1.5 (that's math!)

This Weekend I: Survived my first Skype date. Bought two new bandeau bikinis. Shredded with Jillian. Packed my (tiny carry-on) bag (with drugs at the ready).

Now I Am: Kicking the shit out of allergies. Guzzling green tea. Debating Happy Hour tonight. Becoming obsessed with grooveshark. 

2:00 Wednesday can't get here fast enough.

xxx,

Hann

Well, I'll Be Durn...

Hauling my sorry sick self to the Lou to stock up on granola and summer clothes before I head waaaaay down south next week. It's supposed to be 81 degrees tomorrow! Can't contain the excitement. My plan involves grass + blanket + book + iced tea + Uli Pie. Slice o' heaven right there.

In the meantime...let the obnoxious countdown continue...

(6 days!)

Happy Thursday, best day of the week.

xxx, Hann

Oh Balls.

Easy peasy ball jar holder.

Lovely glass cabinets + awesome sink.

Good day, sunshine, and hello patterned chair.

Room love all around. Ok, maybe minus the black couch. Blech.

It's that time of year again....stripes!

Feeling sick-ish. Popping Vitamin C with all my might, chugging Thera-Flu, stocking up on tissues, and choking down chicken soup (and maybe some Doritos, shhh) while visions of sun and sand dance in my head.

White Field

It is like standing beyond
a snowfield with a single
set of footprints across it
and you say, Those prints are mine
because no one else has ever been here.
All day the snow comes down,
all day you tell yourself what you feel,
but you remain in that place
beyond the snowfield.
Is there better proof
of your presence than
this open field, where you stand
now looking back across the white
expanse that is once more new to you?
As snow fills the places
where you must have walked,
you start back to where you began,
that place you again prepare to leave,
alone and warm, again intact, starting out.

By: Daniel Halpern

A Glimpse at the Goals

Live in a house that's been eaten by ivy... 

...and own a rescue Irish Wolfhound

Have a tree-lined escape to hideaway for spontaneous picnics

Always keep enough room at the table for friends + family

Be enraptured by an animal lover

Surround myself with creative people who are ever-changing, hound-dog loyal, and who aren't afraid to beat out boredom with a stick and a smile.

9 days!

There Must Be 50 Ways...

...to describe my love for Paul Simon.

...and to celebrate that I GOT TICKETS to see him in DC!

Let's just say we've been lovahs since I was a wee tiny babe...we've seen the good, bad, and ugly together, and May 25 can't get here fast enough!

See? Even Paulie's a Hokie at heart...

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Meanwhile, this is how I'll look whilst counting down the days (13!) till my Caribbean getaway.

Daydreaming of dreamy neutral nooks with wallpaper and blinds and poufs...

Growing out my locks to ring in the summer/new adventures coming my way.

Embracing my artsy side and getting my craft on...

Buying bushels of fresh flowers to fill my everyday delight.

...and contemplating future ocean smooch sessions, mmm...




Did I mention Paul Simon? Slip slide me away because I know what I know--Me and Julio will be celebrating with diamonds on the soles of our shoes with every obvious child out there until our glorious mother-child reunion sends us down the cool, cool river!!!!
STOKED.

Feeding the Masses

Print this baby. Take it to Chipotle. Get yo self a free burrito.

 Repeat x 1million.



You have until March 12th! Get on it, people!!

Say Yes to the...Boxed Wine?

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The Scene: My oldest friend's bridal shower

The Setting: Northern Virginia

The Cast: ARO's friends + family, including Wren, Sara, Kelly, Me, etc

The Mood: Bridalicious

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Chilled with WrenMo in my grandma's vintage dress. Classy.

Became close friends with this baby...flowing chocolate? Yes.

Gorged on Jimmy Choo deliciousness.

Caught up with the most legit Meme ever

Dominated obligatory bridal shower games and crafted fabulous toilet-paper gowns (winners!)

Worshipped the bride-to-be in all her glory!

Rocked haute (Cottonelle) couture

Posed like mama, like daughter--hot through the ages.

Always kiss me goodnight, ow oww!

Appropriately excited about her fancy measuring spoons.

...and then we left any sign of class/dignity at the door and brought out...the boxed wine. YES!

Slap. that. bag. baby!

We reverted to junior year/got a little squinty via beloved Jager Bombs

(It's like riding a bike, really...)

Lou Love for life!

Free drinks?! Oh dear...

Dancin like we're dumb

... we even made it back to the hotel in one piece, sash intact! 

Great success!

Let it be known that this wedding is destine to go down in blissful marital history!
Can't wait till May!