I'd Rather like to Express Myself!

Today I happened upon one of my favorite websites...Anthropologie.com
I found a BAG
BUT THIS BAG CANNOT FIND ME
because I
DO NOT HAVE 268 to buy it

I guess its MOrtgage or BUY A BAG(um my mortgage payment is way more than that by
the way) . I WAS THE TOP SELLER AT MY RETAIL JOB YESTERDAY.

Maybe my nice husband should buy me this.....
UM NO
MY husband needs to work hard to help pay the bills.
AND when he is done with school
I would like something Swedish and it should be Metallic Blue and ..
Have it have FOUR BIG TIRES on it....
but i digress.....

alas I must do without this glorious bag

to quote Audrey Hepburn in that TERRIBLE GAP COMMERCIAL
(gap you have gone too far....Audrey is much more CLASSY and GLAMOUROUS than GAP)

"I'd rather like to express myself!"

ITS FRIDAY.
DRINK UP.

Marisa:)

FOXXY....ROXIE....HART. duhduhduhduhdddddduh.

THE NAME ON EVERYBODYS LIPS IS GONNA BE
ROXIE
THE LADY RAKING IN THE CHIPS IS GONNA BE
ROXIE

oooooh
ah ah ah ah ah ahh ah
ROXIE


Hooray for Roxie Hart
Sexy Villain of Chicago the Musical
Her character is the best thought out character in all of Fosses Musicals
With the new nose job...ashlee simpson looks the part

BUT
if I played Roxy....which would be my dream....I would do it
with Brilliant Brunette Flair!

(brunettes have more fun i think)

Anyways
Allergies are killing me but I am trying to not think about it
I want to apologise for my really random posts last week
I was having a rough week and taking it out on my blog

Sorry Blog. I am really not that much of a downer
BUT
if this coffee does not kick in soon i might just fall asleep today
at my desk at work

so now i must go rehearse my Dance Number
because i am taking Cardio Striptease at the Gym tonight
GO ME
its not my birthday
but BRING IT ON!

-marisa:)

Dreams of Capri and Chartreuse Candles....

I dream of Capri
You say the word to me and i go off to a happy place I dream of visiting
before we settle down and have children.

My husband who is a very caring person is persuing his
dream of becoming a Physician Assistant. I am very excited for him
because I know it is what he really wants to do . I go between
goals on a regular basis. Some days I want to be a graphic designer(which
i already supposedly am) and other days I dream of enrolling
in Culinary School to learn the fine art of cuisine.

I do not want to own a restaurant but because I love to cook so much
I feel there has to be a way to combine my love for cooking and
preparing masterful meals for our someday children and their children
(if i live that long...hee hee)
Cooking and Italy have always been a part of my life.
Growing up I have fond memories of my mom by the stove
and my dad telling silly stories of Italy
You see, my parents are both off the boat
They worked hard to get where they are today
My husband works hard too to help us live a healthy life
Where am I going with this?

I dream.
I dream a lot.
I dream of a long beautiful journey
that will teach me things I never knew about myself.

I am inspired by the people around me
I am inspired by strange things such as candles which
intrique me to think how life is truly amazing.
If you think I am random then you truly do not understand me
but since I dream....sensibility is not always an artists best trait..
I am sensory
I sense the things that make me happy in life
and I work toward my goals

how randomly i get there is my business
and doing what you love and being who you want to be
should be ones only goal in life

someone invented this candle and called it Capri Green
If it makes you dream.....then the message worked

ok now i am done
and that was random
but it was fun to read

ciao

Marisa:)

Thanks to the good lord for cattle.

Hi there
Since I know you all know I love to try new things I thought i would share with you
my latest indulgence. I had the best burger in my life last night.
It was probably the same high as if i was high as a kite.
BUT i was in heaven and I am in love with this meat

yeah i am in love with KObe Beef.
Because I care about you all and want you to know what Kobe Beef is
I found this definition for you
The definition should be : pure heaven

yumm-o!

ciao ciao
Marisa:)

disclaimer: I choose to eat beef. Beef is not everyones choice.
I respect if you do not like beef. I hope you respect I do not eat tempeh.
thank you to the lord for beef. :)

Kobe beef
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Kobe beef is beef from a black-haired breed of cattle called Wagyu which translates as "Japanese cattle". It is renowned for its flavor, tenderness, and fatty well-marbled texture. These qualities are a result of their excellent genetic characterisics and the way that they are raised. Cows of the same breed are raised this way in Japan, Idaho, Texas, California, Virginia, and Australia, but can only be called Kobe beef if slaughtered in Kobe, Japan..

Because true Kobe beef is not exported from Japan, "Kobe style" beef is produced from a crossbreed of Wagyu and American Angus cattle raised and slaughtered in the U.S. Of these cattle, the highest quality cows are sent to Japan, who still owns the rights to the cattle, and the U.S. keeps what is left.

Kobe beef can be prepared as steak, sukiyaki, shabu shabu, sashimi, teppanyaki, and more.

Kobe Bryant of the NBA was named after the steak by his parents, after they saw it listed on a restaurant menu in Japan.

MIA from the world...BUT I AM BACK

as in the quote of Flava Flave from Flavor of Love on Celebreality....
"You know what time it is!"

I have come back from my somewhat Dead life as a lurker and non poster
Its been a busy couple of weeks
Work has been busy...both jobs and
i have been trying to coexist with my Gym routine and
somehow keep up withthe housework

Today is the premiere of two awesome movies i have to see:
"the Black Dahlia"
starring so many good people
namely Scarlett Johannson, Josh Hartnett, and
Hillary Swank (that swanky best actress we all know and love)

and

"The last kiss"
starring even more good people
Zach Braff, Blythe danner, rachel bilson and Casey Affleck
USUALLY I HATE AFFLECKS BUT THIS TIME I WILL SAY ITS
PROBABLY GOOD THAT CASEY has another chance at trying to act

I have to see both
and until then
this is similar to how my hair looks today
its frizzy cuz its gonna rain

ciao ciao

Marisa

Pondering while Lounging

Sometimes you have a day when you really do not want to say much
but you need to say something.
its almost september. i really dread september.
the weather gets colder and you cannot go to the beach.
i love august. this august has been ok
but somehow i feel like my life has been so backwards lately

it seems like the end of august brings on the serious
misconceptions you have about everything.
number one in my book to ponder is how to make
the most out of this two job work seven days a week kind of life.
i am getting really tired of this whole routine

the only good thing about upcoming september
is that:
1) good fashion is coming soon!
2) hot soup
3) no more bathing suits
4) no more shorts and capri pants
5) hooray for patterned tights and BOOTS!
6) hugging my cat for warmth at night instead of pushing her away since its too hot out.

is it Friday yet?

-marisa

1 down...694 to go!

If i had 695 dollars
I would buy this bag
and
never eat again

j'adore this Kate Spade creation:
El Morrocco!

(SIGH)

marisa:)

Being 30 deserves a Tattoo !

So.... while reading my usual daily reading of People.com
I came across this cool picture of Christina Ricci.
I think she only gets better with age( I used to think she was kind of dorky)
I do too.(get better with age that is)

Not only did this picture make me envious
but i think it would be pretty sexy to get a tiny
tattoo under my bustline

I have not done this.
But its an idea....one that i would need to really think about.
There is something about nice scripted type as a tattoo that makes me quiver.
Maybe this graphic designer in me needs to be revealed


Its pretty cool to be 30.
I think I am liking it.

Happy Friday everyone!

-un bacio tutti-
Marisa:)

go stick some Harry Winstons up your nose!

Good Morning all
This is a tribute to The now AUT-ED Alison Kelly
May you have many more wonderful adventures in design because you kick ass
I would buy your stuff anyday!
I am just a tad bit annoyed
my favorite girl , Alison on Project Runway
got aut-ed.....NOT ONLY IS SHE CREDITED WITH GOING TO MY ALMA-MATER
BUT SHE IS THE BOMB_DIGGETY WHEN IT COMES TO STYLE!

She has such potential and ingenuity
I loved how she loves fashion and really is passionate about it

TO YOU VINCENT: go stick some Harry Winstons up your nose!
I do not want to hear about how your fashion dress with paper mache art
made you " get off" nor do I even want to think or envision such
a thing ever happening to you.

Ok so i am a bit angry with Project Runway
RATINGS ARE NOT A DETERMINATING FACTOR IN THE SUCCESS OF A TOP DESIGNER
THE SHOW NEEDS TO BE ABOUT FASHION AND CREATIVITY
AND AS AN ARTIST(yes i still am one..believe it or NOT)
I FIND IT VERY DISHEARTENING THAT PROJECT RUNWAY
WOULD VOTE OFF SOMEONE TALENTED IN FAVOR OF AN OLD FOGEY
WITH SUCH OUT THERE BEHAVIOR THAT HE CANNOT KEEP UP WITH THE TIMES

I need to take a breath now

Oh yes...I am enjoying 30 so far...in case you were wondering
(but that is another story for another time)
I am THIRTY AND FLIRTY!

-marisa:)

30 is Tres Chic! Quelle Jealouse?

Today is August 2
The day after my new life at 30 began

Today is a good day
I finally got to try Neptune Oyster in North End
IT was awesome and highly reccomended

How could i not be cool
its 105 degrees here in the city

literally (see picture above)
I am Marisa

fabulously
30
and
about to jet set to Bermuda

YOU KNOW YOU ARE JEALOUS! ha ha ha
I do the hollywood celebrity thing...
I am taking a CELEBRITY CRUISE

now i know you are jealous
ha ha ha

xoxo
Marisa:)

Feeling like a Swan Dive ..........

Ok today is July 31
Tommorrow I swan dive into a new age group....the 30's
Its really scary for me
I like being 29
I like my brown hair
(a certain obvious part of my hair is suddenly turning a metallic color)
THAT IS NOT SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN YET

I know I should embrace 30
But it feels so weird to me

I am not going to pretend I am 29
that would be so passe

But is 30 an opportunity to let myself grow more?
30 is a chance to buckle down and be like....Make yourself a name out there!
Do something creative! Drink a glass of wine while i make small changes

NO not at the gym
NO not at work
I must develop myself as a new Creative Entity
I must prove to myself that I am that exciting person with shazam
Not only should i think of myself and cute and flirty
but
Creative and Thirty

Remind me this often...
and donate to my new haircolor fund

ha ha ha

TO REWARD MYSELF I HAVE SCHEDULED MYSELF A HAIR APPT to get my
hair in BANGIN' shape for my vacation I leave for on Friday

Turning 30 brings me some new stuff:
A birthday cruise to Bermuda with the people who love me most
My husband, My mom and papa and my brother and his girlfriend.
Jealouse?
yeah I thought so
YOU JUST WISH YOU WERE thirty!

xoxo
Marisa:)

(also i would like a cotton candy machine...long story)

Life is a Bowl of Cherries!

Hi everyone
Its MOnday and Its NOT torrentially downpouring in this part of the
Land of Usa! If you have a hankering to go to a movie... you have to
see

YOU ME & DUPREE

Not only did i feel glad I emptied my fabulous bladder before watching
this movie but I think its pretty darn amusing to count all the
amazing things you want to furnish your house with from watching this movie.
SERIOUSLY THE SET DESIGNERS NEED AN OSCAR FOR THIS
also
I <3 all three actors in this movie

Kate,Matt and Owen
a fine set of THREE

(and seriously Steely Dan...get over yourself)
you can link to the newest stupid controversy
by clicking on this:
www.people.aol.com/people

also this movie makes me long for a secong honeymoon to Maui
Maui and Kauai are fabulous. I highly reccomend that as your
NO fail vacation destination.

Ok am I random or what?
Yeah....also random today.....yeah smacking yourself in the eye
with a shower door at your new locker room at the gym

nothing says beauty like a big bruise on your eye area.

eat rainier cherries
they do your body good!

xoxo
Marisa:)

YOU got Soul, YOU got Class.....Shake your B-___S!

Ok so I edited the Title because I do not believe in using Crass Language
on my site....even though I like to mumble it to myself on certain occasions

Gym Thing is going well. I really love my regimen.
The new locker room at my gym is what I have dreamed of for a while
I have a penchant for decor and bathroom fixtures.
I am pleased with a lot of things right now.

I am excited for my cousin to have baby #3
another cousin of mine had a healthy beautiful baby boy
and
I am finally feeling like I am on my way to a great physique.

Did I tell you I love Big Band Music?
I cannot wait for Christine Aguilera to come out with her new Twin set CDS
My brother in law and his girlfriend are so cool too
Now if my office A/C would work correctly all the pieces would fit together

ADDED BONUS OF THE DAY: EPISODE 2 Tonight on Bravo----Project Runway
(better than sports any day.....except WORLD CUP SOCCER!)

ciao for now
un bacio tutti!

Marisa:)

Bring on the FASHION.......MAKE IT WORK!!!

Good Afternoon All,
Its 2pm in Boston.....only 7 more hours to the preshow of Season 3 Project Runway
10pm is the SEASON PREMIERE for us EST folks.
CAN YOU FEEL THE EXCITEMENT????????????????????????????

SO EXCITED
I AM GIDDY

I am also giddy because its wednesday
FRIDAY is almost here
and
did I mention......PRoJecT Runway Summer 2006 is HERE!!!!!!!!

(ok bravo should hire me to do their advertising)

xoxo
Marisa:)

ITALY wins WORLD CUP 2006.......Capisce??????

YOU HEAR ME ????
YOU HEAR ME CLEAR
ITALIA IS WORLD CHAMPION CUP CHAMPIONSHIP
I COULD NOT BE HAPPIER
THIS IS SO GREAT

I turn 30
Italy wins the World Cup
and
What else GREAT can happen Next????????

I wonder how I prank call pizza stores to houses in germany....
JUST KIDDING...

xoxo

I VIVO

Marisa:)

Italians Conquer more than Pizza!

They conquer Brat-wursts!
They conquer Wienershnitzel.

Italy beats Germany in World Cup 2006.

Believe it or not
Germany had the audacity to
say
"Italians are only good for Pizza."

UM....
I think NOT

Hooray for Italy
Even if they do not win the ultimate world cup(which i hope that they DO win the CUP)
They at least proved to the germans that
germans should keep their mouths clean and stop eating their own jinxes!

Viva Italia! Que Sera Sera! I VIVO!!!

-ciao tutti

Marisa:)

"Everything she does is a public affair but this is about having fun."

Hey Girls and Guys

Its been a while since my last post. I have been pretty busy
being sick with a fabulous case of Bronchitis and Sinusitis
but today I am starting to feel better! Hooray!
(I am sick of sleeping in a sitting up position)

At times like this I am in need of a Kraft-Matic Adjustable Bed
Certainly!

Anyways enough of that random Talk.
This is the Fourth of July Ultra Long weekend of Fun!
I am very excited to go to our favorite Bar tonight....FUJI 1546!
I am also planning to venture to the Beach tommorrow and
Pretend I am a celebrity. I LOVE FOURTH OF JULY WEEKEND!

I am also happy to say that I will be able to attend
a really ROCKIN Party at my Fabulous Friend Michelles 29th Birthday!
I am making a BARBIE CAKE as I do every year for my cool-ass friend!
I might take a picture and post it
but you have to mail me a pair of ultra cool rollerskates
and buy me a set of tix to XANADU: THE MUSICAL on BROADWAY

seriously
they are making a musical
and I just HAVE TO GO!

Have a FABULOUSLY FIREWORKS ENGULFED WEEKEND!
GOOD LUCK TO MOther in Chief and her Husband Cousin Kenny
because My husband and I are praying for a NEAR-HAPPENING BABY DELIVERY

Fingers Crossed
Sweatbands are on
Lets Dance on our Rollerskates!

ciao tutti

Marisa:)

I guess the Cat did it!

Husbands are a different species

case in point:
i turned the TV on yesterday
(because i wanted to watch the Britney Spears Interview on the TODAY SHOW)
(but i missed it...here is why)

went in the other room
when i came back in the room
the TV was OFF
so i said to my husband
"did you turn it off?"
he said
"no"
"why are you accusing me of turning the tv off?"

i said
"well then I guess the cat did it"

Damn I better make my cat do more tricks!
Mama needs a new Car!
Marisa:)

If at Nothing....Drink the Wine!

Hi all
I am sorry for my lack of posting. It has been one heck of a June!
I ventured to NAPA VALLEY and begun my third career of Wine Taster to the Stars...
Then i started my fourth Career as a Pussycat Doll.

Dontcha want to ride the wine tram...
Dontcha wish your wine was like mine...
OOOH BABY
Dontcha want to ride the wine train
DONTCHA!!!

ANYWAYS....
I am back supposedly working
but i took a quick break to write a quick post
I am told by my loyal readers
that i need to pick up the slack and post more.
SO I AM POSTING
I am not a Taylor Hater by the way....Even though he is a one trick pony
BUT yes.....Taylor is a silly man and he is my age too so i got to
cut the new American Idol some slackola''

More to come about my fabulous San Francisco adventure
where I attempted to get more in touch with nature....er um ....
Grape Juice fermented....um wine.....bubbly and
Peruvian Food


mui caliente!!!!!!!!!

Marisa:)

Killing me softly

Hi all
Its friday and its Raining again in the good old beantown.
Interesting events have taken place in the last week.
First We moved to our new house in Quincy.
Second I frequented Dunkin Donuts for coffee more than i really wanted to.
Third, I finally got my kick butt bottom freezer fridge that I have wanted for a while.
Fourth I was mad that Taylor Hicks was not voted off Idol.
Fifth My favorite show, The OC made me angry by killing my namesake character off
Marissa Cooper. I am still in denial that they actually killed off the most
complex character on that show. I know my name is spelled Marisa but
when i was little NO ONE had my name on tv or anywhere else
NOW my favorite character is NO MORE
Seriously i think you think i am all nutso and loco en cabeso....but whatever

Do not even get me started on what happened on the Grey's Anatomy Finale
MCDREAMY cannot have two women
Addison deserves better
The vet needs dr. grey
enough said

I think tv show finales have put my emotions in a tizzy
BUT
they are just TV
and I need to get over it.

So when does the movie "the breakup?" come out?
anyone know?
I think at some point soon i need to watch Wedding Crashers again
That movie makes me die of laughter.
and
Nobody puts Baby in the Corner.

Happy Friday Y'all!
Go see Da Vinci Code
Drink Cocomut Martinis
and
BOYCOTT SOUL PATROL IDIOTS LIKE TAYLOR HICKS on american idol

-marisa

Feet in the Sand

Hi all
I am writing a quick post today because things are hectic at work
Let me just say I am very happy to be looking out the window
and seeing the sun today
As you may have heard it has been one heck of a rainy few days(almost more than a week of nonstop rain)

I just wanted to say hello
and now I am a new resident of QUINCY MA
HOORAY
My new house is pretty darn cool
We get our refrigerator delivered tommorrow morning
YAY
I am lost without our refridgerator
(our refridgerator is a MAYTAG/AMANA so it
was detoured from the factory to Boston because
of the Heavy Rains and Flooding)
BUT NOW i just got a call and it will be here TOMMORROW
I KNOW YOU ARE JUMPING FOR JOY
I KNOW I AM!

ciao!
un bacio tutti!

Marisa:)

Sachet Chante!

Hi y'all
I am so busy with work and packing right now
that i really should not be posting
but what is a day without a post to amuse you

instead of writing i have posted this montage
of a lovely furry friend of ours
located in the land of the large onion....Chicago

give Molly a woot woot!

ciao tutti!

Marisa:)

Tiffany Blue Shoes with Brown Accents

These are a pair of shoes my lovely husband is trying to convince me to get
I love them
I feel guilty though

what do you think?

-marisa

Fresh Churned Friday

I HAVE A DEEP DARK SECRET.
ITS PRETTY WEIRD
IT AMAZES MY HUSBAND and
anyone who has ever seen me at a Bickfords

I have an obsession for Butter


REAL BUTTER
ITS A PROBLEM
I KNOW
but so is my new obsession for Budweiser Select.

Sometimes when i am cooking i slice a bit of butter for the recipe and then
i slice a bite for myself
YUMM-O!!!!
also when i was little we went to IHOP and the waitress brought whipped butter(which as a four year old would see looks like ice cream) so i grabbed the little cup and gulped it down.....my parents were a bit
aghast at that. but it was yummy
so
Butter=YUMM-O

xoxo

Marisa

LICKA-BOOZE FRIDAY and Somber Thoughts

Ciao Tutti!

Its a breezy beautiful Friday here in Boston.
Its always lovely when the air is crisp and refreshing.

I think of sitting and pondering the beauty that is
Friday and reveling in the drama of the newest episode
of The OC. I am also excited that Ace got voted off
American IDOL. Is it just me but does that
PARIS girl on American Idol drive you to drink?

Kirsten the recovering alcoholic Mother on the OC
makes friends with the licka-booze again



I wish Paris on the American Idol show would
drink some booze too and get kicked offf



tell me how you really feel.....

Stubborn....Then I Flamenco!

Hi there
Its friday and a wonderful sunny breezy day in the land of the Bean
Beantown that is. I like fridays but when fridays involve long days
of paperwork i just want to whip my hands in the air and
FLAMENCO
I have had a BLURRY CRAZY week
Its been emotional and happy all at the same time

I feel like doing a powerful dance!

I am also inspired by Shakira
"Baby when you talk like that
It makes a woman go mad
......
You know my hips don't lie And I'm starting to feel it's right All the attraction, the tension ... Oh, you know I am on tonight and my hips don't lie ..."

asta luego!
baillamos!
ciao ciao!

Marisa

Livin la vie en rose

CIAO MI AMICI!

Isn't it starting to look like spring?
I know some of you are looking to :
"WHY HAS MARISA NOT POSTED LATELY?"
"HAS SHE FALLEN OFF THE FACE OF THE EARTH?"

NO darlings I have not run off with my cat to a 24 hour sushi bar
I have not gone on a one way trip to BALI (even though that would be nice)
I have not gone to LA to try to get on the latest reality show TOP CHEF
I am here in 45 degree Boston.
Yes I am doing work
If you would like my autograph today please email me

I am just being peaceful and trying to get over a BUG that seems to
be bugging me and my husband. Isn't love grand?

well let me just say
APRIL IS ALMOST HERE>>>>>I NEED A NEW UMBRELLA BEFORE THE SHOWERS COME!
(maybe i will indulge in the coveted umbrella I want this weekend.....hmmm)

UN BACIO TUTTI!

-Marisa :)

HEIDI .... YOU HAVE FORSAKEN ME

Dear Heidi Klum,

You and Michael Kors and NEEEENA GARRRRCIAAAH
have gotten me really mad. Not only did you DISS Santino
But you have pulled a POLITICIAN MOVE

First you say to Santino
" Santino, You are too wild"
Then you say to Santino
"Santino you are TOO safe"

WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THAT COLLECTION?
NOTHING. I WANT TO BUY A DRESS FROM SANTINO
I HOPE SANTINO GETS HIRED BY ANTHROPOLOGIE
I WILL BUY HIS CLOTHES WHEN I HIT THE LOTTERY

I am happy that Chloe won
BECAUSE
She is a good designer too
BUT
my biggest argument i have with the show is this:
THIS GOES FOR ALL DESIGN

I was once told by a teacher that the most important
part of design was to have a plan. The plan is to communicate to
your other team members how to carry out the final project.
CHLOE DID NO SKETCHES AND HAD NO PLAN
Although her stuff came out beautiful(in a way if you like Puffed sleeves)
You (Heidi et al) did not set a good example by rewarding
a designer who does not have a clear cut desire to be perfection.

I will contradict myself now and say
That chloe is a innovative person. I loved her color and fabric choices
but one thing is for sure

NOONE I KNOW WILL BUY THAT FIRST UGLY PINK SATIN 1980s dress
NO- ONE

but bring on the chocolate and turquoise colors
girl

Congratulations

Heidi - I still like you
Michael- get a clue.....santino is gonna outsell your business someday
Nina- eat a santino sandwich.....just kidding.....appreciate all designers
you do not exactly agree with

being a designer is hard work
you cannot be everything to everyone

Santino should have won....BUT ... I will take Chloe Dao
She's suave.

-Marisa:)

ARE YOU IN OR OUT?????????

Good Afternoon Guys and Dolls,


TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT OF THE CENTURY ON TV(forget the oscars.....yawn)

8pm EST- UPN- America's Next Top Model CYCLE 6
9pm EST- BRAVO- PROJECT RUNWAY FINALE EXTRAVAGANZA
starring the ever so german superstar.....Heidi Klum

Start poppin the air pop popcorn now!
Its gonna be a fashionably good time.

someones going down...
someone is in
and the other one will be OUT

auf weidersein

Marisa:)

Bad Like Lindsay.....WINK WINK

Good Morning All.
Because it is LENT and I am Catholic I am feeling kinda guilty.
I have been trying to bid for this duvet from Snottery Barn
for quite a while and I keep getting OUTBID.
SO I JUST GOT BALLSY and I BOUGHT THIS from Pottery Barn.com

I do not usually spend money like this
Because I am the type of person who believes in saving for a rainy day
Today I decided WHAT THE HELL. I AM BUYING IT. If i do not like it
in person I will return it. In the meantime...I am so excited

Also I am a rebel today because 1) its friday and I by mistakenly
brought TURKEY for lunch(on fridays during Lent you are not supposed to
eat MEAT)FOWL is considered MEAT. 2) I want to make my hair look like
Lindsays Picture here....god give me the strength to let it grow like that
so for LENT i am giving up HAIRCUTS. (also after buying this DUVET cover
I probably cannot afford a haircut for a couple of months.
3) I am gonna celebrate that i do not have to work at 7am tommorrow tonight
by drinking a Martini. Yes my friends I can sleep past 6am on a Saturday Morning.
YIPPITY DOO DA DEE

Dave if you are reading this....take my credit card away.
I am trying to not go to the VS site.

Have a wonderful friday and weekend y'all
if i get my derriere on my computer tommorrow....y'all better watch out

Prayers go out to my brother in law Dave D. for the sudden loss of his
father. Prayers go out also to our little cousin Riley, who has recently
had a procedure and will have surgery next week. Our thoughts
are with you all. Thank you for reading my nonsense and stuff.

auf weidersein

Marisa

Sassy Curry Chicken Thursday!

HI all
You know i am not a huge fan of Lindsay Lohan but i must say
I love her hair in this picture
so i think i will desire to have her hair for the spring
still sorta short but looking very Hollywood

The muscles are on Fire Hazard status right now
as my "quest for slamming body" continues
I love the Gym
and I never thought I would love weights and kickboxing
so much.....

well as much as i love cooking

TONIGHT ITS CURRY CHICKEN AND COCONUT CASHEW RICE FOR DINNER
YUM-OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Kitty Kream Puffs and Rhinestone Studded Ipods

Good afternoon all
I think all white IPODS should be emblazoned with rhinestones "fake bling"
the black ones do not need extra decor
I think i have IPOD envy. I have a white one and its wonderful
but somehow I think it needs some BLING

Ok so i ventured onto a cool website today and i am not telling you about it
because you would go there and buy everything in site if you had a million dollars
Instead I am sharing with you one item that was totally HOT
I never thought i would see it but see it above

The Kitty Kream Puff

combining three of my favorite things (at the moment)
-a creampuff(my mamma makes the best ones)
- a stuffed doll (yes i have a strange weird obsession for stuffed sheep and ducks)
- a kitty (i have an extreme love for cats...including my own stinky sushi ciao)

TONIGHT IS PART ONE OF 2 of Project Runway
One of you will be IN
One of you will be OUT
auf wiedersein

SANTINO WILL WIN
SANTINO MAY BE ARROGANT
BUT HE IS A TRUE DESIGNER

just you wait and see

Marisa:)
-

ROWDY RISOTTO

Ciao Mi amici,

Today is a beautiful sunny day in Boston. I am taking my mood from the inspiration
of happiness in the form of rice triangle goodness. I found this image on OMNASTE Blog. It made me smile so I want to share my smiles with you.

Thanks to Giada DeLaurentis of Everyday Italian Cooking Fame...I am now obsessed with making Red wine Veggie Risotto....just like my Nonna used to make. YUMMY!

This weekend was fabulous. I had so much fun with my BRO and his girl and
my husband and my sista in law and her husband SKIING . I used to be a crazy skier when i was younger. Then i had a fall and then was afraid for YEARS to get back and have fun with skis. Let me just tell you....I could not have had such a fun time had it not been for the careful pointers and encouragement in gradually working on my Alpine Skills from my three best teachers, Joseph my ultra cool brother, David my ultra supportve husband and Kate my bros partner in crime.

Besides the fact that it was MINUS 7 degrees on the two mountains we skied. We had oh so much fun on Waterville Valley and Bretton Woods. Yes we skied in the White Mountains of NH. It was an awesome trip. We ate good Bison Burgers and drank Hynotique Ice Hotel martinis. Polished off TWO huge bottles of Yellowtail Hot Pink Cabernet Shiraz and Had a fabulous time freezing our derrieres off by climbing in and out of the OUTDOOR HOT TUB at the Resort we stayed at. YES LADIES AND GENTS WE MASSACHUSETTS FOLKS ARE CRAZY...We go in HOT TUBS IN OUR BATHING SUITS IN -7 degrees weather. THAT HOT WATER FELT SO GOOD ON OUR MUSCLES>

also we topped off the weekend by having a spa day at the Loon Mountain Spa. Oh my my skin has never felt so soft. I tried a citrus and blood orange salt and olive glow. Oh it was refreshing. My husband had a massage and My sister in law had a pedicure. Then we all enjoyed the steam room. Lovely.

Heres to a new fresh outlook on winter
when it snows....get your skis on
i think maybe we should try to squeeze in some more skiing before winter ends

Marisa:)

An Apron....Thats Romantical !

Happy Valentines!

I am starting out the day by sharing with you a funny and amusing story
from my night at work last night at the Kitchen Store Extraordinaire!

s0me guy wanted to buy his girlfriend an apron for valentines.....oh so romantic

but then he was like....you guys don't have nice quality aprons....where can i find NICE quality aprons

and i was like....i do not know...these aprons are good quality....maybe try macys? i was sure as hell

not mentioning the DARKSIDE....what kind of guy buys his girlfriend an apron for valentines day?

(maybe he thinks she will cook naked or something in it)

Ok with that I have to go do some work now
but maybe if you are nice....i will write more later

ciao
un bacio tutti

Marisa:)

Rock in your shoe? Keep Walkin!....

Good Morning all,
I know all of you are saying , " Marisa does not like Purple."
Its totally vrai. I do not like Purple.
I could make an exception for these though.

Its a beautiful day here in Boston. The sun is shining.
Its is also a lucky day. I thought i had a rock in my shoe
but I was in a rush to get to work so i drove here
and then when i got here I thought I would shake my shoe out
expecting a rock....what fell out instead was....TWO QUARTERS!
Fifty Cents! I am RICH! Ha ha ha
You know its your lucky day when you find money in your shoe.

What you can do with 50Cents(.50) in MA:
- Half of your car can drive on the Mass Turnpike One- Way on your journey
- You can buy 40 minutes at a parking meter in Bostonia
- You can buy a Reese Peanut BUtter Chocolate Heart
- You can buy 1/4 cup of a tall latte at Starbucks
- You can almost ride the bus in Boston
- You can buy a soda in a vending machine
- You can buy two donut holes at Dunkin Donuts
- You can donate 50 cents to church collection at church
- You can buy one grapefruit at the Milton Marketplace
- You can buy a wine stopper at Crate and Barrel
- You can buy a cookie at Stop and Shop

As you can see....I am happy today.
The stress level is low.(and as you know I am 50 cent richer than i was before i got up this morning)
Its pretty pathetic that The auditions for American Idol in Boston
on tv last night were pretty darn sad. One contestant did look like
a poodle. Girl, get you some FRIZZ-EASE. John Frieda you are a
saint disguised as a weirdo. ANYWAYS....

Have you tried the new Starbucks Guatemala GOurmet Blend. Its a tad
bit more expensive( i will save my 50 cents for a nother pound of it)
It possesses slight chocolate undertones.

I would describe my mood as Chocolate-Hazelnut today.
What flavor is your mood today?

un bacio tutti,
Marisa:)

Lounging.....bEcAuse...I still Kick Ass

Ok so I love my Kate Moss picture....be prepared...you might see that one again
since i have dreams about posing for such a cool picture
BUT since its the weekend and I kicked ass at my interview yesterday
I figured i would illustrate how good i feel today
(minus the congestion in my nasal passage this morning)

Darling
Its gonna be a damn ass good kickin day

ciao!
Happy Saturday!
I plan on renting a good independent film and parking my butt on the couch
tonight with a nice glass of MAD HOUSEWIFE WINE
YUM

Marisa:)

I KICK ASS ANYWAYS.....

OK SO I DO NOT SMOKE BUT I FEEL LIKE A REBEL

I KICK ASS.....ANYWAYS!
I think that is the new theme of my life.
Going back to Mass Art yesterday
and suddenly having the revelation of my life
is

I STILL GOT IT GOING ON
AND NOW EVEN MORE SASS!

Its funny how you leave an impression on people.
I saw old MassArt Colleagues and they knew who I was.
I talked with someone else also trying to get in to Graphics
and she offered me encouragement. I think I made a new friend.

NOw i have a whole lot of work to do today
soooooo...cross your fingers I do not lose the momentum.

If Kate can stand up
admit her faults
and move on.... SO CAN I!

ciao
un bacio tutti

-Marisa

PRAY for me Argentina.......insert Orchestra here.

Good morning all,

Happy Birthday to Christine Peckham-D'attilio
May you have Champagne Wishes and Caviar Dreams

Ok now to todays agenda...
Today I will venture to my alma mater Mass College of Art
in hopes that I will be able to salvage my old portfolio files
and make the files more readable to edit in Adobe Indesign.

I have a long up hill battle
But I can do it
Evita did just that.
(She has nice hair like me.)

:)
Ciao Ciao
Un Bacio Tutti!

Marisa:)

Bath & Body Works + Marisa = Marketing Success

Good Morning Y'all
I am a sucker for smelly good pretty things.
If your ever in a jam wondering what to buy me
you can always please me with:
-coconut scented anything
(in this case I have highlighted Coconut Lime Verbena Antibacterial Soap/Lotion)
-Something red or Pink
-Kabbalah Candle( for that secret kaballahist in a catholic girls mind)
-IF IT INVOLVES WARM SENSUAL AROMAS.....think chocolate, or orchids

I am not a ROSE kind of girl
I love hot pink roses or pale pink or deep red FLOWER roses
BUT never anything to perfume with....in other words...NO ROSE SCENTED SOAPS
NO ROSE SCENTED OIL

Mother Nature gave me the greatest gift(other than my booty):)
The allergy to rose OILs

rose petals on the other hand are nice.
am i the least bit insane here?

ok back to work
THE TEMP AGENCY wants me to come in and interview next week
How cool am I?

(also i hate anything cucumber melon scented )

XOXO

Marisa:)

THE GAMBLER with Nothing to Lose

(THIS DIAGRAM ABOVE DEMONSTRATES THE FINE
ART OF BUNGEE-JUMPING)

I am Happy to say that Last night in my
cRAZY mAD-hoUSEWIFE bRAND WINE BOUT of confidence
(and the bullieing of my husband)
(and the bullying of my friends)
(and the bullying of my brother)
I did something wild......

I EMAILED MY NEWLY UPDATED GRAPHIC RESUME
TO A TEMP AGENCY.

It felt good to get it out there
NO matter how many changes I need to make
to get back into the Design world

I HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE!
I still have my full time job
and my husband and a roof over my head
and a lovely family to support me

and

my favorite cat Sushi
and my favorite friends

Lets see if someone bites..........

Marisa:)

HonkyTonk.....BedOnkeydoNK

Ok so this song on the radio inspired me to wear Western Flair Clothing to Work
today and so far the compliments just keep coming. Its friday so I am in a particularly good mood. THIS "HonkyTonk.....BedOnkeydoNK" is a real song by
Trace Atkins. I highly reccomend singing along.

"At that honky tonk badonkadonk,
Keepin' perfect rhythm: make you wanna swing along.
Got it goin' on like Donkey Kong,
And ooh ee, shut my mouth, slap your grandma,
There outta be a law; get the Sheriff on the phone.
Lord have mercy, how's she even get them britches on.
That honky tonk badonkadonk.
(Aw sorry.) "

I got my new cowboy boots on
I got my turquoise Bling on
Call me Urban Cowgirl!

Happy Friday Y'all!
(maybe if you are nice I might post this weekend..but now Back to work)

Marisa:)

TURBO-KICK TURBO BABY

Its Wednesday in Boston and ITS 50
ITS TIME TO TRY A NEW GYM CLASS
(to offset my Pilates training)

TURBO KICK

I am so excited....Its HIP-HOP /Kickbxing Dance class!
I also NEED to buy this shirt
I think i will when i pay off some of my current bills
How cool would I be?

Marisa
aka
M PO

Damn! That girl has LIPS>....shoot!

Happy Friday Y'all!

Yippitey DO! I am so excited today...NOt just because it is Friday
BUT also because i have been WAITING to see this movie
and TONIGHT i get to go see it! Yes when you are pushing 30
and working seven days a week...You get totally ecstatic about Woody Allen Movies.
THERE ARE TOO MANY MOVIES OUT THAT I HAVE TO SEE....I would rather go to the
movies than sleep.
Still on the list of movies that marisa needs to see:
- BrokeBack Mountain
- Memoirs of a Geisha
- Hostel(looks good but still unsure)
- Cassanova(wait for DVD)
*there are probably a couple more but i am feeling brain-dead right now so i cannot think straight....maybe because the bills are due tuesday and i have a LOAD of paperwork and paper trails to chase down and conquer.

Now...about that Graphic Design....I want to answer a lingering question my friends keep hounding me about. ITS A WORK IN PROGRESS. I am trying to finalise my logo and get a cable to connect my ZIPDRIVE to my computer....I might end up buying a new ZIP DRIVE.....maybe that will make my solutions so much better....also i need to upgrade my operating system....so this is an ongoing process...as i make PROGRESS i will update you all. Now I must get back to work. As i need a job to pay for the computer stuff and all the materials that go into working on my portfolio..

Ciao for now!
:)
Marisa Josephine =^..^=

OU EST WASaBI???????????

Well Well WELL.....After high class dining with my good friend Megan
and my darling husband David I have once again restablished my love
affair with Sushi (the food not my cat)(i love her too)
FUJI1546 in QUINCY MA IS THE BOMB-DIGGETY~



I personally enjoyed the BLUE CRAB MAKI and the Avocado Salad
YUMMO as well to the joys of Shrimp Tempura Maki and Spint Tuna Maki
(NOTE: I DID NOT EAT ALL OF THIS BY MYSELF..I had a sharing party of 2)

Sushi makes me Happy
Perpetuating my transition to Freelance Graphic Design makes me happy too
Its fresh
Like I am!

and to celebrate...I must go to the darkside and go purchase this
JUST TO experience true intellectual cooking store....


THE DARK SIDe IS SOOOOOOO GOOD!
and Victorias Secret semi annual sale is a good thing too!

Sayonara for NOW!

Marisa:)

GHETTO FABULOUS with CHEEZ-WIZ Flair

this is a first taste of cheez wiz infused philly cheesesteak fun.
YUMMO!

more to come...........