Hello my dearest readers!

First of all, I must apologize for not posting last week’s Mid-week Mumbles. Due to work overload in Georgia, lack of sleep and a crazy mess of an apartment upon my return (I’ll spare you the details), I didn’t have a chance to breathe, let alone create last week’s issue in time. Trust me, I was just as disappointed as you were. Forgive me?

To make it up to you, this week’s Mid-week Mumbles features some great stuff I’m sure you’ll love.

[Insert happy dance here.]

Between fall additions to my wardrobe, Halloween costumes, new tech gadgets, pushy salespeople, my new and improved at-home “desk space,” the feeling of relief and more, I had a tough time narrowing down what to chat about this week. So in no particular order, here are this week’s five!

New iPod Nano

I’m an Apple gal (as evidenced both here and here). And now, I am the proud owner of this adorable new iPod Nano in GREEN! Cute, huh?! I love “just-because” presents. Thanks boyfriend.

Halloween 2010

Clearly no post the week after Halloween would be complete without mention of costumes. This year, boyfriend and I were tourists. Zink oxide, maps, fanny packs, visors, Hawaiian shirts… the works. It was a hit! What did you dress up as this year?

I love me some shopping.

Let’s face it—I love to shop. That being said, sometimes I have a hard time dealing with salespeople. I recently visited a shoe store in the hopes of finding some comfortable black flats for an upcoming work event, as I knew I would be on my feet for days. So did I need her to bring out brown three-inch heeled boots? Or did I want to try studded purple suede flats instead? Umm no thanks, lady.

JUST BRING ME THE BLACK FLATS. K thanks, bye.

Turkey day

Now that Halloween has passed, it’s time to look forward to turkey, stuffing and pecan pie. Who’s with me?! Thanksgiving is going to be here before we know it and I make these every year. No Thanksgiving is complete without buttery goodness courtesy of Paula Deen, right? My tummy is already rumbling!

Hooray for new blogger friends!

Last week, I began e-mailing back and forth with this gal and let me tell you, she’s hilarious and super duper swell. And if you aren’t following her on Twitter, you should be. I’m hoping to collaborate with this feisty little lady on a possible (I repeat–maybe, not set in stone yet… again, possible) blog redesign in the near future and will keep you posted. Yay for new blogger friends!

What are you mumbling about this week?

- L

Congrats on getting through the week! It’s FRIDAY!

Honestly, I’m pretty surprised I made it to Friday without pulling all of my hair out. Check out what this week has included:

- Houston heatwave (slash thunderstorms).
- Work overload. <– understatement
- European vacation preparation.
- Reality TV deprivation.
- Enormous lack of sleep.
- Never-ending to-do lists.
- Zero time for workouts.
- Bills.

Sounds pretty unbearable, right?

I did, however, manage to sneak in some fun this week and meet this lovely lady for some tasty wine and snacks. And let me tell you, boy did I need a drink. We went here and truth be told, this place never disappoints. If you live in Houston, GO THERE. Oh, but avoid the ketchup at all costs–they make it in-house and even the waiter told us to steer clear of it. To put it gently, it’s nothing like Heinz. Otherwise, BIG thumbs up on the menu and wine. Delish.

Can you believe it’s almost AUGUST? How are we already in the eighth month of the year?

Hey 2010, SLOW DOWN.

And since I love, love, LOVE the summertime–and this weekend’s going to be 100+ degrees (no, I’m NOT kidding)–I plan on enjoying every last bit of summer outside (with occasional dips in the pool and trips for snow cones) while it lasts.

So what’s on this weekend’s agenda?

- Margaritas + fajitas.
- Loui + dog park.
- Loui + grooming.
- Sun + pool + friends.
- Haircut.
- Dinner and movie date with good gal pal.
- Friend’s engagement brunch.
- Shopping for European vacation.
- Finish current book: Eat, Pray, Love.
- Anything else my little heart desires.

Oh, and I’m seeing Dinner for Schmucks on my gal-pal date because it looks HILARIOUS.

What do you have planned for the weekend?

Whatever you do, I hope it’s FABULOUS. Cheers!

- L

Yesterday I spent the day strolling through Southampton, NY, which I have to say is probably the most adorable, quaint and posh town I’ve ever been in. The people are so well-dressed and so carefree. I was lucky enough to encounter a sweets shop where I happily indulged in sour belts and delicious peanut butter chip covered pretzels. Who knew that Billy Joel even visits that store regularly?! Unfortunately I didn’t bump into him this time… maybe on my next visit.

If you know me at all, you probably know that I have a huge obsession for Tory Burch. Well, I added to my collection yesterday! Yes, I am now the proud owner of hot pink jelly Tory Burch ballet flats. I know, I know, but let’s be honest… I needed them. It’s true. I actually, really and truly needed them. Well, maybe not, but at least that helps me sleep at night, right?!

The next couple of days will include lots of fishing, relaxation, a Mets game in the city, shopping and lots and lots of food. Unfortunately the weather’s been pretty hazy, rainy and cold since we’ve been here. Hoping that the weather improves and the sun starts shining. Weatherman says tomorrow should be in the mid-80s, so that’s a good sign! Keeping my fingers crossed…

About to start an intense Scrabble match. Wish me luck!

- L