Friday's Letters

Dear Cold & Ear Infection,

You are so horrible! I've been laid out for a week now with disgusting congestion, clogged ears, sore throat, and a pounding headache. Now that I'm on 3 different medications and with lots of sleep I'm just now starting to feel better. Being sick is such a waste of time, plus a total downer on my fashion blogging. Boo!

Dear BYU,

This semester only has 2 weeks left of school and a few days of finals...I'm almost there! Now that I finally have my official email saying that I can graduate, I can't wait 'till April. Only one more semester of 6 credits, woot woot!

Dear Portland,

The last time I saw you was all the way back in summer of 2011, when Ryan & I lived there for summer sales. Crazy how it feels so long ago. Now we'll be on our way to you this next Tuesday for our first big Rios family Thanksgiving. I'm pretty stoked for some delish food, fun company, and finally trying Voodoo Donuts. 

Dear Hunger Games,

I am SO STOKED to see you tonight. Everyone keeps raving that you are wayyy better than the first movie, which gives me hope that you follow the book better. Any excuse for a date night is an awesome one. 

{Remixed: Jeans // Jacket}

Dear Bijou Market,

I just love meeting up with my blogger friends & hittin' you up! I found some dainty 'lil earrings and some delicious smelling lotion that I can wait to try out. You never disappoint. 

happy friday :)

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{Remixed: white jeans, booties, vest}

Dear Utah, what is up with this heinous weather? We just barely bounced back from the worst winter in 60 years and now you want to take away fall? Shame on you!! Dear School, oh goodness you are kickin' my tush. I pretty much slept all day today to catch up from this crazy week! I'm reallly trying to work on living more "in the moment" and not wish you away all together. Dear Utah Bloggers, keep the night of October 29th open on your calendars ;) Dear Husband, I am so dang proud of you. You are workin' so hard to be on top of every little thing at school and you are getting such good grades! I'm glad that we are such a good team. Dear Treats & Sweets, you are killing me...might need to visit Gold's Gym soon! 

Happy Friday my friends :)

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Dear Weekend,

Boy, am I glad to see you! Last weekend was a complete flop as far as weekends go, and I'm looking forward to relaxing this go around...and possibly convincing someone to play tennis with me.

Dear Mom,

What would I do without you? When I'm stressed and Ryan is at his wits end he suggests..."Why don't you call your mom?" Scratch that, what would Ryan do without you? 

Dear California,

I got 3 more weeks here and I'm going to soak it alllll up. 

Beach. Pool. Sun. Friends. Tennis. Family. Douglas Burger. 

Dear Blog Friends,

I never would have guessed that after a year and a half of blogging I would have so many friends I've met through the internet. Real, supportive, loving friends. When I explain that to non-bloggers they think I'm a freak of nature, but as long as you understand...who the crap cares?! 

Blogger power!

Dear Husby,

You are seriously an angel. You're so patient, calming, loving, and just a big cuddly teddy bear! I'm so lucky to have you by my side when things get tough, and I wouldn't want to go through this life with anyone else. <3

{Tuesday's} Letters

I know this is usually a Friday link-up on The Sweet Season blog, but I figured...what the heck. Let's put it out there on a Tuesday night cause I don't feel like waiting 'till this weekend :)

Dear Essie Polish,
Not gonna lie...I'm not a huge fan. You are so runny and obnoxious to paint with but your color options are so tempting! I guess I'll always stay a OPI girl.

Dear Travel Bug,
Oooohhh have you been itching me! I've just been dying to take a cruise to Mexico to tan on the beach, fly to New York to watch a broadway show, or rent a beautiful luxury villa in Turks & Caicos {I fell in love with the ones here}...just so I can escape and see the world! I need a vacation pronto, asap, post haste. Cruise at Christmas time and New York next summer maybe?

Dear Husband,
You have been working so hard. I'm trying my hardest to show my support by making your lunches every morning, washing your work clothes, and picking up band-aids for your blisters. I love you with all my heart and I'm so excited with all the progress and direction in our life together!

Dear 4th of July,
A complete BLAST. Amazing BBQ with family & friends, The Lone Ranger movie time, and a fireworks show. Couldn't ask for a better day!

Dear California,
I've thoroughly enjoyed my time with you. I soak in the warmth of the sun knowing that I won't feel it in a couple months! Granted, I'm sure when I'm done with my summer here, I'll be more than happy to return to my 'lil yellow brick house :)

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Dear internship, you are leaving me confused and a little lost. I'm trying to work at the intimacy blog but I don't even know what to write. I don't know much after only 2 years of marriage! Time for some more research I suppose. Dear husband, you are working so hard and I'm so insanely proud of you. I know that it's been a rough few days but I'm so grateful for your optimistic and positive outlook on everything. It honestly makes my days better knowing that I get to see your smiling face at the end of it. Dear blates {blogger+date}, ummm how rad are you? I got to hang out with Courtney today, and I was finally stoked to meet her after being online friends for what seems like AGES. Now I'm pumped for more blates this summer! Dear mom, I seriously have the best time with you. We are totally on the same page as far as sarcastic comments/jokes and you can make me laugh like no other. I love our mother/daughter dates, which now that I live close seem to happen a few times a week...AWESOMENESS. Dear california, don't feel left out. I love you too ;)

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Dear Sun,

You have finally made an appearance!

It just makes me more excited for summertime :D

Dear Professors,

Why in the world would you schedule another test right before finals week?

So cruel.

Plus loading us with final projects all at the same time?

Not cool.

Dear All-You-Can-Eat-Sushi,

I feel like a balloon.

I always make the mistake of starving myself all day then stuffing myself with delicious sushi. 

Then I later seriously regret it. 

Never mind, I take that back, I still enjoyed stuffing my face.

Dear Blogging World,

I really don't understand the smack talking of other bloggers, if you don't like someone or their blog...the beautiful thing about the internet is that absolutely no one is forcing you to follow them.

Unfollow, then move on with your life and follow only the people you want to. Easy as that!

Now let's just visit this awesome Bloggers Anonymous site & spread the love!

Happy Friday :)

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{Newport Beach circa summer of 2012}

It seems as if nowadays I post only on Fridays. School gets tiring people!

Plus I'm in one of those "I just finished being a sickly human being and am now in a life rut"

Aka, not really feeling up to blogging/working out/organizing/really doing anything for that matter.

I'm just mentally "checked out" of school.

Already dreaming of my Disneyland pass and the beach...

Dear Sunny Weather,
You seem to make everyone happier. Drivers are actually using their turn signals, pedestrians are courteous to drivers, everyone is outside biking and running...and everyone is just so polite!
Let's keep it up you dang sun. It's all on you now.

Dear Dr. Phil,
The husband and I get stuck watching full episodes of your show till one in the morning cause we are so intrigued by how people can be so dumb.
Thanks for taking sleep away from me and instead giving me more fuel to fix the world with my family studies degree. Huzzah!

Dear Elder Grossman,
Your letters & emails seriously make my day.
I'm running to the mail box and can't wait to wake up Wednesday mornings to open my inbox to hear from you.
Love ya lots my brother and I'm so proud of you!

Dear Butt White Legs,
Stawwwwppppp it. No more of this madness.
You look horrendous in outfit pictures and that makes me sad.

Dear Yellow Brick House,
You pretty much only get cleaned when we have people coming over or when I'm stressed and need to go on a cleaning/organizing spree. Either way you look like a hot tamale when I fix you up ;)

Dear California,
Ohhhhh California. Why does your economy have to be going down the tubes? Why are your taxes so high? You make it borderline impossible to look at you as a possible home after graduation! I am happy to have you for my home this summer though, maybe we can make this a regular thing?

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{Coral pants re-mixed}

Dear Target,

You slay me with your adorable home decor, irresistible clothing, festive holiday sections, 

and your affordable sale sections.

You are my calm solace when I'm stressed out and need my alone time.

You are probably one of my bestest friends and you don't even know it.

You help me pick out clothes {like these coral pants above}, nail polish colors {the coral nail polish you convinced me to purchase}, and you even go grocery shopping with me {you make it fun!}

Itso facto, your'e awesome.

Dear Yellow Brick House,

We've finally had the time to clean you and BOY, do you look awesome.

It's amazing what peace of mind comes with sitting in a clean & organized home.

And that gallery wall? I promise I'll fix it soon so you don't look like a hot mess.

Dear BYU,

UGHHHHHHHHH.

I now only have school Tuesday/Thursday from 9am-6pm.

Oh, but it's killing me.

The sun coming out today makes me long for my sunny summer in CA...

only one more month!

Dear Husband,

Thanks for waking up and cuddling with me when I couldn't sleep the other night.

You always make me feel safe, warm, and cozy.

Which makes you my favorite teddy bear pretty much.

Dear Blog,

Sometimes I like you. Sometimes I don't.

I get tired because life is busy and don't feel like posting or other times I can't wait to see you.

It's a hot-cold/on-off relationship.

We would probably be an "It's Complicated" status on FB.

Sometimes Google likes to announce confusing things, and I don't like that either.

Most of the time though, you make me happy & the time I spend on you is worth it to me.

Capisce?

Dear Jillian Michael's 30 Day Ripped DVD,

Thanks for whipping my tush the past week. 

I'm now on to week 2 and can't wait to see some more results!

I'm already feeling the tone in my legs & am seeing that middle line on my tummy/abs. SCORE.

Friday's Letters

Dear Christmas Tree,

I had this ridiculous idea in my head that Ryan & I would simply grab a tree, set it up, 

and spend the night putting up decorations and watching claymations.

In reality...

The tree looked massive on my little jetta, I almost lost the cash for the tree then miraculously found it in my bra, then the plastic stand broke so now the you are being tied up with twine, 

we are about 3 strands short for lights annddd ya.

Well, now you're up and I'm about to finish off the lights.

Nothing goes quite as planned as I suppose.

Dear Yellow Brick House, 

I'm sorry that you look like Christmas Candyland barfed on you.

That's just what happens when I decide to decorate before finals week.

Dear Vampire Diaries,

I'm pretty much a whole season behind...but I sure am glad that you're on Netflix.

Dear BYU,

This time next year I will be GRADUATED.

IN YO FACE.

For now, it's research paper and finals time.

Bleh.

Dear Golds Gym,

I suppose the 10 bucks a month is worth it to work out in the movie theater room.

I like how no one can see me when I run and sweat like a monster.

Now I can run a mile and a half and not feel like dying, woot woot!

Dear Readers,

Thank you so much for your love & support!

I totally appreciate you & promise some fun Christmas posts comin' up :)

dear...

Dear Husband,

Ok ok...I get that you hate taking outfit pictures.
It's really un-manly and what not.

But...
 how do you expect me to show off all my cute & finds to all my bloggy friends without a photoshoot?!
Now I've resorted to secretly taking pictures in the BYU bathrooms before someone comes out of the toilet.
Classy.

Dear Halloween Decorations in Target,
YOU ARE GOING TO SUCK ALL THE MONEY OUT OF ME.
Seriously, if you want to spend your whole paycheck this weekend, go to the Target Halloween section.
I dare you.

Dear Fall,
Boots. Carmel Apple Cider drinks from Starbucks. Pumpkin patches. Apple Cider candles. Sweaters. Scarves. Crisp air. Non-humid hair-dos.
Thinking about you makes me all warm & fuzzy!

Dear Friday,
No work? Check.
Caught up on most of my hw? Check.
Date night!? Score.

Have a nice weekend :)
<3 Bri

dear...

Dear Pomsky {aka Nugget},

I WILL dress you up like this {in the picture above} in cute little raybans.

Everytime I see this pic, no fail...I start to tear up because of the ridiculous amount of cuteness.

Don't hate.

Dear Body, 

Can you stop being sick? 

I got homework to do, a house to clean, clothes to organize, walls to paint and work to make cash monies at. You are of no help.

Dear Wanna-be Rebellious Side,

If you weren't a goodie two-shoes, you know...your whole life. 

You probably would have considered getting this.

Dear Normal Friends,

Wow, what would I do without you? 

You always reassure me that I'm still sane in this small & wacky town.

Dear Mom & Dad,

Seriously. Best parents ever. 

Dad signed up for Fantasy Football with Ryan and Mom is stoked about leopard print wedges. 

How cool are you two??

Dear Husband,

Thank you for taking care of me while I'm a total sick-o. 

I know I've eaten like half a bag of Turtle Chex Mix and feel like a poofy plop, 

but you still think I'm cute :)

<3 Bri 

Friday's Letters

dear evs,
thank you for volunteering to take me around Disneyland yesterday while everyone else was busy. i had an absolute blast and definitely think you are a prime D-Land partner in crime. plus those churros were a good idea, why the heck didn't we get two of 'em?

dear husby,
you know me too well. although I felt bad leaving you in Provo, and was half-tempted to stay; you assured me that you would be perfectly fine while I spent time with my family that I miss so much.  why are you so amazing pretty much all the time?

dear lady time,
what the fudge. why do you make me nauseous, tired, and woozy while I'm on vacay. STOP IT.

dear parents,
how are you always right??

dear contacts,
you make my eyes burn and you make me want lasik sooooooo bad.

dear blog friends,
yup, i've pretty much been off the radar for the past week or so. it's been a long and hard week, ya know? i'm just havin' a time where i needed to take a break from regular life before i come back to conquer it all. i'll be back in full force soon enough!!

dear byu,
you are a poop for starting so soon. can i graduate already?! this last year feels like it's gonna be a looong time. i'm a smart girl and i know my education is important, so i'll endure! but what the heck am i going to do with my degrees when i graduate?! ohhhh there's another mystery waiting to be solved.

dear husby,
i'll be back sunday night to hug & kiss you. i'm sure you would love alllll the cute things i say about you on the blog if you actually read it. instead of waiting around for me to read it to you. jokes on you bucko!!!

<3 bri

dear...

dear husby,

you are pretty much way too awesome for words.

yesterday you had a long day at work, made some sales {i'm so proud of you!}

you came home full of hugs and kisses just for me.

then you trotted outside to mow and edge the lawn while I pulled some pretty ridiculous weeds.

you are too cute and i appreciate you more than anything.

dear yellow brick house,

i switched around some of the mirrors and pictures, took down the week old bridal shower decor, cleaned you all up...and you suddenly feel like home.

my home.

i've still been getting used to you. 

just with the whirlwind of moving in, getting new jobs, and trying to figure out my school schedule, i've still been a little weirded out that you are my new refuge.

i just perused Target and have some pretty cute interior design work planned for you next week...

dear dishes,

you smell. i have a horrible gag reflex, meaning that Ryan already volunteered to take care of you when he gets home. i hate you dishes.

dear disneyland & newport beach,

can i see you guys next week?

dear benexa/benexa wedding,

so excited for the road trip down to Arizona tomorrow, with the awesome company, the delicious food, the "smile till your face hurts" wedding day, and for you guys to finally become a couple so we can hurry up and take that couples trip. woot woot!

<3 

bri