I began writing this blog before my Dr. D was actually a doctor, as a way to chronicle our journey through med school as partners, as best friends, and as people who generally seek to enjoy the little things that make life awesome. We are still those same people, but now he's an intern in a five-year residency. And residency? It's no cake-walk, so all the more important to seek out and enjoy those little things... and laugh a lot along the way. This blog is here to show you how we do it.
Today, I feel the need to celebrate one of life's greatest mysteries, and one of my favorite things in the whole world: a puppy's ability to make nearly anything downright adorable.
{Found on Pinterest, source unfortunately not provided...
let me know if you know where he's from!}
See? SEE? This little dude is pissed, and yet you probably don't even care because he's fantastically furry and cute beyond comprehension.
I had the chance to puppy-sit for a friend a couple of weekends ago, and was reminded of how much I love every move puppies make---but also how much work they are. The dying-of-cuteness moment of the weekend was probably when the little guy stopped in his tracks in the midst of a wrestling match with J-dog, sat down right in front of me, and proceeded to do this:
Is there anything better than puppy hiccups? Few things, I'd venture.
Hmm... I'm beginning to realize that posting favorites every Friday may be a bit ambitious. Live and learn, right bloggers? I set a goal for myself, though, and I'm going to hold true. This week, allow me to present:
Favorite photographers! ...Mostly of the wedding variety.
{Okaaaaaay... I took this one. Shameless plug.}
I love photography. I've loved it ever since I can remember---even as a kid, I remember trying to catch the best light coming in from the living room window as I attempted to capture my snoring Boston Terrier, Otis, in the foggy lens of a disposable camera. I got my first digital camera before I left home for college in 2003, and since then I've been a collector of digital moments, filling my computer's hard drive to the brim with memories. In 2007, I discovered the magical world of photography blogs, and I haven't turned back.
{the mister and me, by Anika London}
We were one of those crazy lucky couples who were able to find photographers for our wedding who were very up-and-coming, and they have since become incredibly successful. Josh and Ariel at Anika London are not only fantastically cool people, they take rad pictures. Their talent has always been superb, but it's also been so fun to see their style morph and grow over the years.
{I love photographers like Amelia Lyon who think outside the box!}
Always original, and always a stunning use of light (both natural and camera flash): that's what I've come to expect from Amelia Lyon every time I visit her blog. It's my dream to someday attend one of the Lyons' famous Lyon Shops... I know I would learn so much, and she and her husband seem like such interesting people!
{Caroline's ability to catch the baby's tongue AND the motionless dog at once amazes me}
Caroline Tran has some of the cleanest looking photos I've ever seen. The colors are always so crisp, the white balance perfection. Her way of really capturing the emotion behind a moment is so skillful, and I absolutely love her newborn photography. She does it all---weddings, engagements, family portraits---but her work with fresh little 'uns is my favorite.
Anyway, that should get your started on exploring eye-candy for the next couple hours at least. I'd just like to put this disclaimer out there: none of these photographers asked me to feature them, I just figure I owe it to them after drooling over their pictures for years. Enjoy!
It's time for another round of Friday Favorites! Two weeks in a row... I'm totally impressed with myself. Today I'd like to share some of my favorite up-beat songs to work out to. Hope you find something new to put into your rotation!
Artist: Sleigh Bells
Album: Treats {The cheerleader-esque singing helps me imagine that people are cheering because they're so proud of me for working out}
Artist: Kanye West Album: My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy {I play this one when I feel like upping the resistance on the elliptical, and then I put my game face on---lip curled slightly. Intimidated?}
Artist: Mark Mothersbaugh Album:The Life Aquatic Soundtrack {I absolutely HATE running, but this song actually makes me want to}
Artist:Kate Nash Album: Made of Bricks {Something about this song reminds me that I'm working out to feel healthier, not necessarily to look like a Barbie. I heart her accent.}
Artist: tUnE-yArDs Album: w h o k i l l {Yes, that's the proper capitalization and spacing... unique, just like her sound}
Artist: Empire of the Sun (remixed) {It's got a good beat, and you can sweat to it! In other news, you should probably watch this music video on youtube. Weeeeiiiird.}
Fridays generally put people in a good mood, and I'm no different. Sure, it's the start of my weekend, but there's something else about this day... some "Friday-ness" to it that makes me happy and helps me to appreciate the little things in life just that much more.
I'm going to try something new, so let's just roll with it, shall we?
For the next few weeks, I'm going to try to hold myself responsible to posting about a few of my current favorite things at the end of each week. I'm hoping to have a general category every Friday, and will post about some things in my life that fit into the category and are currently making me happy/swoon/laugh/dance around like a spaz. In no way do I think I'm being innovative here, folks---I know this sort of thing is done frequently on countless blogs in the weboverse. But hey, this is about creating memories for myself, so why shouldn't I give it a go?
For today's favorites, I'm going to focus on some of the youtube vidoes that I am currently wearing out like a favorite pair of jeans. Here we go!
What it is: The guiltiest dog to ever live, whose silent sobs simultaneously tear my heart to pieces and make me giggle like a maniac.
Where I found it: I believe a friend posted it on facebook.
Favorite part: Denver bearing his teeth in anguish at 1:20... oh my goodness, it killllllls me! :(
What it is: Booty bouncing in its finest form. Warning: will cause involuntary hip movements and rump shaking. Do not watch if easily offended by dexterous derriรจres. All I know is it kept me more energized this week than caffeine could.
Where I found it: One of our former wedding photographers shared it on twitter. Thanks, Josh!
Favorite part: Explosion-causing splits starting at 1:17. YES. A thousand times yes.
What it is: A drum cover by my brother of one of the Foo Fighters' newest songs, "Rope." Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins are two of my musical heroes, and of course Broseph does them complete justice in this little ditty.
Where I found it: On brother's youtube channel, which happens to be taking off along with his professional drumming career in Hollywood. So proud of him :)
Favorite part: The face-melting fills beginning at 2:50.
What it is: Magical. Homegirl's got some serious flow, and the way they managed to clean this up from the original is priceless.
Where I found it: Probably on facebook?
Favorite part: How she doesn't breathe from 1:16-1:30, and yet she raps approximately one kajillion words. Approximately.
