Birthday at Swink Style Bar and the Grill on Broadway

Lately my Mom has been in an extreme need of some TLC. Life has been throwing her fast balls and her confidence has been getting wripped apart by unkind words and acts. Her whole life she has been trying to tame her unruley curly hair and so for her birthday I took her to Swink to get a Blowout. Not only did she love her hair, the staff was very friendly, lifting her spirits and bringing her smiles and laughs. She told me that getting her hair done was just what she needed and I have to say, she looked absolutely gorgeous.

After we left Swink, we went straight to the Grill on Broadway for a delicious dinner. We decided to sit at the counter so we could see the chef in action. He was entertainment just in himself. He put on a show for us that had my mom in tears from laughing. Not only did he love his job, he made us completely in awe of his cooking skills.

After that, my sister surprised my mom for a night out on the town at Seattle's local hot spots. Overall, my mom had one of the best days of her life and I was very honored to be apart of it.

Social Media used for good NOT evil

Although I am not an expert on Twitter, I do use it everyday to catch up with my friends, and scope out what's going on around Seattle. Here are things that I came up with for people just starting Twitter, or who are already in the Twitter game.

What to tweet about:
What events you're going to
New shopping hot spots 
Restaurants you love
Promotions, deals or new websites
A vacation you're going to
Catchy song lyrics

What not to tweet:
Offensive tweets about someone on twitter
What you are doing ever second of every day
Also,
Don't use excessive swearing...keep it classy for the most part
Don't use twitter to spill your secrets

Ten Things You Probably Don't Know About Me:

1.) I could eat thai food every day of the week
2.) I have an obsession with Britney Spears. Breatheheavy.com-check it outtttt
3.) I hate working out, that's why I never do it.
4.) I could literally sleep all day.
5.) I am weirder than the average person.
6.) I take 30 minutes or less to get ready everyday.
7.) If I do not take my medication, I am useless.
8.) I have gray hair.
9.) I have a cackle for a laugh.
10. I can bargain shop like nobody's business.

A Relaxing Vacation

Last week, I went to Palm Desert to celebrate my great uncle's 90th birthday. I used the sunshine to my advantage and layed out as much as possible to soak up my much deprived Vitamin D.
When on vacation:
1. Lay out on a lawn chair for as long as you can
2. Order room service
3. Order a pina colada by the pool
4. Stay off Facebook and Twitter
5. Go out to eat at local restaurants
6. Splurge and over indulge
7. Use sun block!

Save the Drama for your Mama

Talking behind someone's back is never classy and gossiping about someone else's business shows immaturity. One of my idols, Audrey Hepburn, once said "for beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness..." I strongly believe that there is nothing uglier than a person who goes out of their way to bring someone else down. It may sound cliche, but its true. Talking about someone else's personal affairs shows that you have nothing better to do. Focuss your energy on helping the world, not hindering it. Keep other's personal secrets to yourself and not don't broadcast them on Twitter or Facebook. Let's face it, everyone loves a little gossip, but the tables turn when your name is brought up. Think before you act, and what comes around goes around.

St. Patrick's Day for a Murphy

Matt and I coincidently wearing matching sweaters straight from Ireland!

Comicon In Seattle

Two weekends ago my boyfriend Matt took me to Comicon in Seattle since The Boondock Saints were going to be there and we loveee that movie. Anyways, We met  the stars of the movie Sean Patrick and Norman Reedus, got their autographs, took some pictures and shared some laughs.  Later, we sipped on give-away Monster Energy Drinks, posed with some comic book characters, and got our hands on some guns.