A Girl and Her Shoes

"The fact is, sometimes it's really hard to walk in a single woman's shoes. That's why we need really special ones now and then to make the walk a little more fun." -Carrie Bradshaw

Hello, dear followers! Thank you ALL for the birthday wishes- it's been one of my favorite birthdays yet. I did a little shoe shopping this weekend, treated myself to a massage, got to hang out with my favorite (and only) mom, and today- I was relatively spoiled by my co-workers.

I only say relatively because my boss forbid me from taking the complimentary birthday tequila shot at Senor Tequilas. ;)

I love the quote from Sex & The City above. Sometimes it's hard not to have someone special in your life, especially on your "special day."

But I have to say... I feel overwhelmingly loved this year- maybe more so than ever! I am SO thankful for you, sweet readers. Yes, all 41 of you! I'm thankful for text messages and phone calls and good old fashioned birthday cards. I'm thankful for moms who make everything better and the anticipation of a family trip to the lake this weekend. I'm thankful for co-workers who spoil me (they really, really do) and people who are in my life, no matter what, for better or worse.

And, always, I'm thankful for a really kick-ass pair of heels. :)

Friday Crushes

Happy Friday! I'm happy to report the "Show and Tell with Peter Bedgood" pilot premiere was a huge success last night- thanks to everyone who showed their support! I'm wrapping up an intense week of auctions at Auction Network, and the premiere is over... so of course that means it's time to refocus on my house "wish list." :)

You all know I have been looking for the perfect "bar cart," so to speak. I want something elegant and classy where I can keep some of my prettier wine glasses, maybe a few bottles of wine.

Over on Hannah's blog, she has a "street merch" segment where she finds fixer-uppers on the streets of New York and makes them pretty. Here's her latest project, and I have decided this is exactly what I want for my bar cart:

Head over to her blog to check out the whole process of finding it and fixing it up.

And over at Okie Chic's blog, I am completely in love with this door basket. I am not a big "seasonal decorator" but I think this basket could work year round, with different kinds of flowers, etc. Plus, it has a bird on it. You know I'm in.

Check out Kim's blog for the details on how she put it together!

Have a fabulous weekend!

Show & Tell Premiere

Happy Rainy Thursday!

I'm happy to say that the pilot for the variety show I've been working on for months, "Show and Tell With Peter Bedgood" will premiere tonight here in Tulsa! We are SO proud of this show and all of the work and talent that has gone into it. If you can make it- come check it out! Bob's in Tulsa at 7pm. There will be two live bands, a bar... and of course, our pilot. :)

Here's a sneak peak...

Show and Tell With Peter Bedgood from Peter Bedgood on Vimeo.

Also, check out our shout-out on Tasha Does Tulsa's blog!

My Other Family

This week, I'm spending all of my time here:

Auction Network studios. And the hours are long, and the work is grueling. And sometimes, the frustrations are high.

Today, I had a thought. You know when you go on family vacation with all five family members? And you spend every waking moment together for a week? And on the last day you board the plane and you fly home and then all six of you pile in the car at the airport to head home?

And you all have a major meltdown because it seems like the longest car ride of your life?

Well after a week and a half- including Saturday AND Sunday- of auction broadcasts, my Auction Network "family" is in the plane on the way home. We're about to land and pile in the car and have major meltdowns.

We've spent waaaay too much time together.

But then I realize I just compared them to family.... and suddenly, I have more patience and love and I can make it one more day.

Just one more.

Well, maybe two.

Off The Map

Do you watch the show "Off The Map"? It's quickly become one of my new favorites. I like a good escape. It's set in the jungle, which is pretty much as far away from my world as you can get. A typical "day in the office" includes saving injured tourists from zip lines and amputating the leg of a trapped scuba diver.

And always ends with steamy flirtations between the doctors and locals and the ever-enchanting Cantina.

But these doctors are far, far away from their homes, their cell phones. They're unreachable by the outside world, with only each other to lean on. Well, each other and the attractive, mysterious man at the Cantina.

Sometimes the idea of being unreachable is so appealing. And I'm thinking about this topic a lot right now, since my cell phone is currently lost. Yes, lost. There's something very unnerving about being without your cell phone. No emails, no contacts. No Words With Friends or Angry Birds. And seeing as I'm incredibly Type-A and fairly organized, this just drives me mad.

I live a very "plugged-in" life, and I like it that way. I like being in the know of world events; I like my family and friends being able to reach me 24/7.

And as much as this torments me- because it does, it truly does- it's also kind of nice to be unreachable. Unavailable. "Off The Map," so to speak. I think I'll soak it in for a few hours, this forced silence. Enjoy being in my own version of the jungle for the day.

As long as I'm back to my one-click world tomorrow!

But if I find the Cantina, all bets are off.

An Early Birthday Wish For Myself

What an incredible Saturday! The weather is beautiful. I just took a walk along the river, and people were sprawled out on blankets all along the trail, kids running all around the park, discs flying on the frisbee golf course- just a great day to be outside in Tulsa, Oklahoma!

Sometimes you have to let a good blog post swirl around in your head for a while before it will come out on a paper- er, Blogspot. That's the case for today's post. And since I have no meetings beconing me, no auctions to broadcast, nothing imment on the agenda- the time has come. The words are ready.

I turn 27 in just over a week. And lately, I've had this overwhelming feeling that I'm behind. I just can't seem to shake it. Don't get me wrong- I'm so happy with my life, and I know- without a shadow of a doubt- that I'm where I'm supposed to be. That God has me in exactly the spot I'm supposed to be in.

But it's hard. It's hard seeing people around me in happy relationships that lead to engagement and marriage and not say, when is it my turn? My heart gets this little twinge when I find out someone is pregnant, and I wonder when that will be my reality.

But it's a Catch-22. I have a job I love, and now- more than ever- I have so many projects outside of work taking up my time- and truly fulfilling me. The variety show, the home improvement show I'm working on- two amazing projects that are my significant others these days, my "babies" so to speak.

I'm living out my passions in my career. Who gets to say that?!

And I'm planning some amazing trips this year. I moved into my house. I'm surrounded by friends and family and laughter and joy. I feel such a sense of accomplishment- that as a single woman, I am capable of fulfilling all of my dreams on my own.

But sometimes that little twinge pops up. And, with another birthday on the horizon, it seems like a tiny reminder of all of the things still yet to happen.

And I guess that's just it- they are yet to happen. I know all of my dreams- from career to carseats and adventure to engagement- will all happen.

So, this year, I choose not to look at what hasn't happened, but what is still to come. And what amazing experiences I'm living out right now, in the present.

No wishes when I'm blowing out the candles this year- just thankfulness for where I'm at right now, today. Lindsay at (almost) 27.

Single (and happy) gal, signing out.

Wine on a Wednesday

Happy Wednesday, everyone! I hope you are all having a fantastic week. This one has had it's highs and lows. I found myself wishing I enjoyed those snow days a bit more! I have a lot on my plate these days, but I keep reminding myself it's all projects I love, all things I love to do. And with people I love! That's the best part.

I took a short house-spending-hiatus the past few weeks just to let my bank account replenish... but now I'm back to dreaming about all of the wonderful things I need- ok, want.

First of all- do you read Cupcakes & Cashmere? One of my favorite fashion/food/decoration blogs out there. Emily was just featured in Apartment Therapy (see the whole thing here!) and I just fell in love with this old-looking liquor cart. I'm looking for a unique yet classy way to display my alcohol. I think she pulled it off well. I'd like to do something similar... without looking like an alcoholic. :)

How do you display your alcohol in your house? Locked in a cupboard? Out in the open for all to see?

Have a wonderful (and maybe wine-filled?!) Wednesday!