Sick and Tired

Today is day 2 of viral bliss. I'm so over it. I'm ready to join the land of the living. I'm ready to wear real clothes. I'm ready for my face to not feel like it weighs 200 pounds. I want to be able to hear without feeling like I'm under water. By now, you must be ready for me to stop complaining . I'm done; I promise.

Now for your viewing pleasure, this is me laying on the couch feeling sorry for myself. You're probably wondering how I make an upper respiratory virus look so good. What can I say, when you got it, you got it.

Instagram Blog Hop

I'm stuck at home today with a virus. You know what's fun about that? Nothing. I'm so sick I didn't wear any makeup to the doctor. That's how sick I am. Ok, so not any makeup; I did wear mascara. I don't think I've ever been sick enough to not wear mascara.

To make myself feel a little better, I'm joining the Instagram Blog Hop. Follow me on Instagram @jessicamanninggarner Happy hopping!

Meet Five

So, the question burning on everyone's mind, what is Jessica's 5th highlight of last week. You probably didn't get s wink of sleep this weekend, did you? Are you ready...

It's our new puppy, Five. Yes, that is correct; our new puppy's name is Five. She's a standard goldendoodle. We picked her up Friday evening and are already in love with her. Bourke is still adjusting and prefers for me not to speak about how he feels until he sorts it all out. I've decided to respect his wishes.

Here are a few pictures of Five. I'm sure many more will come.

On a different note, another piece of wall art was hung this weekend. This one is in the half bath downstairs.

Today's Shoe

Do you have Bergdorf Goodman's Today's Shoe iPhone app? If not, you should. If so, then you know how awesome it is. Here is today's featured shoe. Ain't she a beaut? (Excuse my improper grammar, but I feel it's appropriate here.)

Hair Dos & Husbands

You know what's really funny? Some days, I spend an obscene amount of time trying to make my hair look perfect. I blow dry, curl, tease, and hairspray until my arms are tired. Recently, after spending half an hour to achieve the perfect loose curls, I asked my husband if he liked my hair best that way, because I that's how I prefer my hair. He assured me he liked it, but then said, "I really like it best when you wear it in a ponytail to the side." Uh, WHAT?! I said, "That hairstyle takes about 30 seconds. You're telling me 30 second hair looks better than 30 minute hair?" He shrugged. Men. I've spent the 27 years looking for hair perfection, and it was a side ponytail all along. I laugh to keep from crying.

Yesterday was a don't wash your hair day for me. But really, aren't most days? I gave my hair all of 5 minutes and this is what happened. I'm sure my husband loved it.

After a long day, the hair still looks the same

Loose french braid from right to left

Side bangs

Pulled to the left in a low ponytail

a few hairpins to tame fly aways

High Five for Friday

Hey guys and dolls, it's Friday and I am linking up with Lauren at From My Grey Desk for High Five for Friday. Here's what happened that made me smile. 

1. This is how he sleeps in the car
2. This is what the same sleeping angel did to my parents' kitchen
3. Found this behind the scenes wedding shot on my husband's phone
4. Sonoma Coast - I miss it
5. ??? Come back Monday for details!

Current Crush Thursday

I'm trying something new and linking up for Current Crush Thursday. Today, I'm crushing on: Polka Dots. Here are my faves...

 Clockwise from top left, click here, here, here, here, here, & here to purchase