MegBurns

Connecticut, in a nutshell.

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:45:39 -0500

Connecticut, in a nutshell.

Daily Chris: Haircut Edition

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:57:00 -0500

Me (last Wednesday): Chris, I was at the hair place so I just went ahead and made you an appointment for next Friday, at 5. You need a haircut.
Chris: uh huh ok thanks
Me (last Thursday): Chris, don't forget, hair cut next Friday at 5
Chris: uh huh
Me (last Friday): Chris, don't forget, hair cut next Friday at 5
Chris: uh huh
Me (on Monday and Tuesday): Chris, don't forget, hair cut THIS FRIDAY at 5
Chris: Meggg ok
Chris (today): Hey Meg, when is my haircut again?
Me: *face palm*

PR FAIL

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:02:00 -0500

When you send out an important release and then run to the bathroom and see a missed call from your target city on your cell when you back.

Convinced you’ve missed the biggest placement in America, you dial back and discover it was:

a survey from Comcast.

In case you wondering if I still watched Teen Mom. Lots of...

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:07:12 -0500

In case you wondering if I still watched Teen Mom.

Lots of heartbreak these days. I’m struggling through.

Little cocktail photo shoot at work today. I have graciously...

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:12:06 -0500

Little cocktail photo shoot at work today.

I have graciously tasted every recipe.

Tuesday is better then Monday.

Chris returned to work today.

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:47:30 -0500

The wisdom tooth debacle has commenced.

"Michigan State University surveyed more than 700 employers seeking to hire recent college graduates...."

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:24:00 -0500

“Michigan State University surveyed more than 700 employers seeking to hire recent college graduates. Nearly one-third said parents had submitted resumes on their child’s behalf, some without even informing the child. One-quarter reported hearing from parents urging the employer to hire their son or daughter for a position. Four percent of respondents reported that a parent actually showed up for the candidate’s job interview.”

- Bring Your Parent To Work Day: So-called helicopter parents have hit the workplace, phoning employers to advocate on behalf of their adult children. Human resource managers say more parents are trying to negotiate salary and benefits and are even sitting in on job interviews. (via nprfreshair)

I asked one intern candidate recently why they applied for this particular internship and she responded “because my mom told me to.”

oh.

reneenicolesays: a look to recreate. My hair will never ever...

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:52:40 -0500

reneenicolesays:

a look to recreate.

My hair will never ever look like this. Ever.

I am a total FAIL at any sort of “casually disheveled” hairdo. How does it stay up? How do you get cute wispies instead of weird half-curly fuzz?

Please share if you have any words of wisdom.

It should be no surprise that this was my fav ad last...

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:57:46 -0500

It should be no surprise that this was my fav ad last night.

related: Coke needs to retire the polar bears. Like now. Also, the Superbowl needs to put a cap on the number of car ads. Ugh.

I am currently in no position to be purchasing any sort of...

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:43:00 -0500

I am currently in no position to be purchasing any sort of residence, but I have been talking lately about potentially purchasing a second home before I were to purchase a primary residence.

The reality of where we live (CT) is that it’s going to be a looooong time before we can buy the sort of home that either Chris or I grew up in (ex: normal 3 br, 2 ba house). Taxes alone in this area run around $10k/yr. Bananas.

It is also no longer a safe bet that you can buy a small “starter home” and be able to sell it for any sort of profit down the road (thanks, recession) like our parents did.

We also live in a very affordable rental that we love and have no reason to think we’d need to move soon. We are also young and you never know what the future may bring (new jobs, cities, etc). Realistically I could be in the position to afford a tiny, small, cozy second home somewhere remotely by a shore/ocean/lake in the next 5 years.

My life dream has always been to own something, somewhere, that my family and many generations in the future will have forever. Somewhere that everyone gathers summer after summer to relax and reconnect. I come from a military family that moved every 2-4 years… owning a family home that would always be in the same place would be invaluable to me.

Anywho, the point of this post was to show you the photo above. I’ve been watching a few little bungalows along the Connecticut shore for a few months, just getting an idea of what sort of investment I’d have to make to make this possible some day.

This is a one-room log cabin. It lists the bath as “private”… which with this sort of home normally means…outside. It is so beyond creepy and has been on the market for 180 days. It is listed for about double the price of any other home for sale on this particular lake.

The price has increased about $2,600 every month or so.

Um. Typically if no one is bidding on your home, upping the price will not encourage activity…??

gnomesweetgnome: themattsmith: ohryankelley: How Budweiser...

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:32:47 -0500

gnomesweetgnome:

themattsmith:

ohryankelley:

How Budweiser Just Won The Superbowl and The Internet

You want people to share your brand? Do something awesome like this.

(via: UnMarketing)

They took Improv Everywhere’s Best Game Ever gag to the next level. I love it

If someone could explain to me why this advertisement made me CRY that would be great.

Kristen Bell, you’re my spirit animal.

Working from home this afternoon so I can tend to the patient....

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:00:35 -0500

Working from home this afternoon so I can tend to the patient.

Miles is determined to make this as challenging as possible.

tallgirltales: Love this shift dress from Anthropologie. The...

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:43:21 -0500

tallgirltales:

Love this shift dress from Anthropologie. The classic shift’s shape has been updated with cut-out shoulders for a unique look. Pair with kelly green or bright pink—both are fun & on-trend pairings with navy this season.

A potential option for me to sport to Ms. Sarah’s engagement party.

Bookmarked, since you know, I have to buy the plane ticket first and all.

You guys. Stitch Fix is the most amazing site I’ve ever...

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:21:00 -0500

You guys. Stitch Fix is the most amazing site I’ve ever discovered. Well actually Georgina discovered it but I am so glad I took her word for it and placed an order.

This is the single online ordering service that I would actually happilly sign on for an automatic monthly shipment… but the best part is, you don’t have to, you tell them when you want a shipment.

Essentially Stitch Fix is a personal shopper (on crack, bc seriously, they KILLED IT with my order and it seems everyone else has had the same experience). You fill out a pretty in-depth survey and then you schedule your “Fix.” They send you five or so items that they think you’ll like. Each item has a tag on it with two examples of how to style each piece (this was the tag on my jacket). It costs $20 but if you keep anything that $20 is applied to your items. You send back what you don’t in a pre-paid envelope that you can even drop off in a blue USPS box. Easy.

Everything they sent was so cute and unique, I would have never found it myself. The jacket above is one piece I’m keeping.

With my February focus on wealth (more on that later), this will be my sole shopping outlet for a while… one surprise treat a month. Pretty great way to keep shopping in check while remaining totally satisfied.

It’s still in Beta, but click here and they should admit you soon.

Bad Girlfriend Award

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:55:00 -0500

So apparently getting your wizzies out is no joke (I was born without them. Genetically superior, I know. I’m pretty sure my kids will be born without armpit hair or some other worthless trait).

Chris passed out in CVS and then puked blood. I have now relegated myself to be his personal nurse and am working off my “you’ll be FINEEEEE” guilt by investing in tubs of Pinkberry.

Moment of Silence

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:39:41 -0500

For C. Hall, who is currently undergoing wisdom tooth surgery.

(moment of silence being for me, who has to care for him for the next few days)

To say I’m slightly excited about our newest client would...

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:11:00 -0500

To say I’m slightly excited about our newest client would be a gross understatement.

All our celeb friends will be schwillin’ it in their gift bags at the Grammy Awards next weekend.

Perfect time to utilize my $50 referral credit (thanks guys!)...

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:12:00 -0500

Perfect time to utilize my $50 referral credit (thanks guys!) and free shipping.

So perfect to tote to work!

Happy Birthday, sweet Sarah! My apologies for my early morning...

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:06:05 -0500

Happy Birthday, sweet Sarah!

My apologies for my early morning rendition of “Happy Birthday” on your voicemail this morning. Actually I’m not sorry, it was awesome.

I had to. Love the yellow in the rope… this will certainly...

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:45:56 -0500

I had to.

Love the yellow in the rope… this will certainly be a staple this spring.

Snap up your own before this round sells out.