Photo a Day July: 16-31

Hey-o! Just in case you aren't stalking my Instagrams (@caseylhenry), here's my run down of the end of Fat Mum Slim's July Photo a Day Challenge. Enjoy!

16 - Sign. The Prince's vet clinic is a real jokester.

17 - Your Addiction. Buy this. Now. You won't be sorry.

18 - Plate. Typical work day lunch... turkey roll ups and avacado.

19 - Animal/Insect/Pet. Obviously.
20 - Eyes. Me and the ginger. His are bluer.
21 - 9 O'Clock. Favorite friends' band.

22 - Upside Down. Poodle no likey.
23 - Mirror. Desk mirror with one of my favorite t-shirts in the reflection.
24 - Stranger. NYC Subway. Strangers galore.

25 - Heart. Part of my tattoo.
26 - Sunshine. Central Park. Slice of heaven.
27 - On the Road. Look at me traveling all New England style.

28 - Cup. New favorite beer discovery. Newport Storm's Rhode Island Blueberry.

29 - Last Thing You Bought. Festival souvenir!

30 - Calm. Newport, RI Cliff Walk.

31 - Toothbrush. Purple brush. Purple flosser. 

I love doing this. Join me for August's challenge here!

Sunshine Award Random Musings

Happy Thursday morning friends! Today I'm happy to be rocking a new award post! Thanks so much to Jenn at Going the Distance for thinking of me!! Go check out her blog, its faboo and definitely in my regular blog reading rotation!

The rules are that I've got to answer some questions about myself and pass on to other fave bloggy friends. Get excited for a total Poodleist randomness...

1. What would you most like to change about yourself?
I wish I could chill out more. I analyze things. I second guess myself. I like to make and stick to plans. I always am wishing for more in myself in life. I've got to cool it down and just be more mellow. Go with the flow more, ya know?

2. What is your theme song?

IDK, thats a hard one. Currently (like the rest of the damn country), I can't get enough of Call Me Maybe. It's just so infectious. Summer theme song is definitely Call Me Maybe. That's way too hard of a question for me to answer for my whole life. WAY TOO HARD.

3. One part of your life, a memory, action, etc. that you wish you could surgically remove from your brain?

Hands down, when as I worked as a Legal Assistant. For some idiot reason, I thought I wanted to go to law school, so I deferred my admissions and worked for a small firm for a year. Worst. Idea. Ever. It was so boring, one of the lawyers was so mean and the cases were so ludicrous. It was a dark time.

4. What generation do you wish you had been a part of?
I wish I'd been a part of 1950's Mad Men-ish era. 

I love the outfits, the hair... all of it. I think my body type would thrive in the longer skirt with a cinched waist silhouette. It feels so American glam to me. Also, the men aren't too shabby either.

5. What was your favorite childhood toy?

My little ponies. Thy were so magical. The had bright and beautiful manes and tails and they smelled like strawberries.

I still have around 10 of them on a shelf in my room (including the one above). I recently encountered a strawberry-scented car freshener thingy that smelled exactly like it. I wish I'd stolen the one I came across, I've yet to locate one similar...

6. What is your favorite housecleaning chore?
Favorite? Hmmm, I'd have to say washing/changing my sheets. Though the actual chore is a huge pain, I love the feeling of clean, fresh, crisp sheets more than most people. I look forward to it more than is probably normal.

7. Do you Twitter?
Eh. Sometimes. I'm kind of not that into it. Follow me at @Poodleistcasey. I'm much, much more into Instagram (@caseylhenry)

8. Any goals?

Right now I'm really focused on a health/fitness campaign. I'm kind of in a workout plateau and feel like I'm not really getting anywhere. Part of me just thinks its just time to accept my hereditary obstacles gifts, but I'm not there yet. Must press on. Spin bike and I have been BFFs these days. I've got to do better on the diet too. Wine and cheesey things beckon me and indulging is a nasty little habit of mine.

9. Do you really drink margaritas all the time?
Though I find this one odd, the answer is yes. In fact, more of an emphatic "hell yes." As a Texan, I get my fill (and much more) of margaritas and tacos. I love them. I've recently been exploring the various skinny margarita options around town because, lets just face it, these hips only have one direction to go -- wider.

10. What is the ugliest car you've ever driven and were embarrassed to be seen in?

I really don't have an "ugly" one per se. My car needed tons of work a couple of years ago and I got stuck with a rental Kia Rio for SIX WEEKS. The thing rattled, didn't have power windows and was generally terrible. It wasn't ugly, but it sucked. I wanted to key it and blame a random stranger. This was also during the law firm era, so there could be some other unhappiness factors at work...

Anyway, on to happier topics... here are the bloggy pals I'd love to hand this over to. All of them brighten my day with their posts full of jokes, ideas, photos and thoughts. Check 'em out, yall!

Brunch with Amber
O is Me
Northwest Betty
Christina's Pop Life
If I Must Say So

Life of Meg
Perfectly Imperfect
Fabulous But Evil

Simple Little Joys

Thanks again, Jenn! I really appreciate it!

What I'm LOVING

How about a little linked up miscellany today? I think yes.

This Wednesday, I'm LOVING...

Pretty Shoes

I'm a HUGE wiener about wearing heels/tall shoes. I finally found a pair I don't hate. These. I'm addicted. Go buy them here. I think I want them in black too.

Summery Nail Polishes

I can't quit wearing this one. Essie's Mojito Madgess. Love.

Hydration

This summer I've consumed no fewer than 39438940357 Topo Chicos. Can't get enough.

Jef. Just Jef.

Honestly, he's the best. THE. BEST. If Emily doesn't pick him, she'd dumb. That's it.

Domestic Bliss

I've recently encountered all kinds of drama with roommates, living situations, moving, etc. in other friends' worlds. I'm LOVING that I have a wonderful roommate that might by my lady soulmate. 

The Ginger

He makes sure I almost always have fresh flowers on my desk. #luckiestgirlever

VACATION

NEXT WEEKEND I'm going to Newport, RI. I haven't told you guys about it yet, but I'm getting freaking psyched!

Photo a Day July: 1-15

This month I'm doing Fat Mum Slim's Photo a Day challenge again. I love this little creative task. It really keeps my juices flowing for some reason. Here's a little update on July to date:

1 - Self Portrait. I'm sorry you have to see that.
2 - Busy. Work papers are boring.
3 - Best Part of My Day. East Side Show Room with my favorite ginger

4 - Fun. Holiday pool time!

5 - On the Floor. Resident stack of besdide "quality" reading

6 - Chair. Sillyputty owns that spot.

7 - Garden. Herman Park in Houston

8 - Lunch. Ballpark necessity

9 - Big. Really big woman on the roof of a neighborhood taco shop

10 - Favorite Color. Purple, duh.

11 - Letter. It's the most glorious 'W' around.

12 - Texture. Rocks

13 - Open. Neighborhood boot shop
14- Building. The view of downtown Austin from the roof of the ginger's office building
15 - Finger. Mine and the Prince's

Love it! Follow me on Instagram (@caseylhenry) for daily uploads!

Please, help, need a designer!

June Photo a Day

Happy July all! I'm back in action this week and have lots of pics to share from June Photo a Day Challenge. In June I struggled to get things done on time. I'm going to do better for July. I like this little task. It gives me something to think about every day and I believe it hones my creative-ish eye. Without further adieu...

1 - Morning: Fridays I allow myself to watch the Today show while my brain warms up for the day. Love Fridays.

2 - Empty: Oops, those might have been filled with beer. I didn't do that damage alone, though.

3 - On Your Plate: Asiany Lo Mein meal. #nothealthy

4 - Close Up: That's the little nugget, she's got gorge eyes.

5 - Sign: I actually disagree. A sunny tropical day is not when I want a Guinness. I almost never want one.

6 - Hat: It was the end of the day, I was panicking. Let's call it a "fascinator".

7 - Drink: Summer. Beer. 

8 - Six O'Clock: The view from my front door in the late afternoon. I love those trees.

9 - Your View Today: The Head and the Heart concert. Super fun!

10 - Best Bit of Your Weekend: Getting to play with my friend's fresh new puppy, Archibald.

11 - Door: My sweet baby pups waiting patiently to come inside.

12 - From a Low Angle: Just look at that face.

13 - Art:  June's art from my from my favorite Paper Source wall calendar

14 - Time:  An old theater in downtown Birmingham, AL. They were showing Gone With the Wind. Presh.

15 - Yellow: All fire hydrants in Alabama are painted like this. Weird.

16 - Out and About: Main strip in Homewood, AL. Cute boutiques and cafes. Loved.

17 - In Your Bag: Wallet, camera, shades, keys, makeup bag, Chapstick and gum. Pretty basic stuff.

18 - Something We Don't Know About You: I collect antique poodles! Yes, a little strange.

19 - Imperfect: My closet. I really need an organization system. REALLY need one.

20 - Fave Photo You've Ever Taken: Black lava rocks in Hawaii. My favorite place we went on our trip.

21 - Where You Slept: I love my bed. LOVE it.

22 - From a High Angle: Little sillyputty baby. He'll definitely cuddle on you.

23 - Movement: Archibald discovering under the bed!

24 - On Your Mind: Fave quote. I keep it hung over my computer screen.

25 - Something Cute: I'm spoiled. Some sweet person gives me flowers way too much. 

26 - Where You Shop: Fancy convenience store where I often stop for snacks and wine. 

27 - Bathroom: Speaking of an organization system, that counter top is a wreck. 

28 - On the Shelf: I may or may not have a favorite nail polish brand.

29 - Soft: Post haircut, this little Prince is wiped out and on a mountain of pillows.

30 - A Friend: A bestie. I'm lucky to have her (and many others) in town.

Good month of photos, I think. I'm doing it again in July! Follow me on Instagram (@caseylhenry) to see my updates each day!

Currently

Fun little link up today from a favorite bloggy friend and fellow Austinite...

It's all about what I'm into right now:

current book(s)

Yep, I'm on the bandwagon. Just started and LOVING it.

current playlist

They're not exactly new news, but I cannot get enough of Monsters and Men these days. I'm going to see them at a festival in July and am pumped!

current color

Its VERY RARE that I don't have my nails painted. I hate it. I'm going for a special treat mani/pedi at lunch today... I can't even show you naked nails.

current food

 breakfast of champions

current favorite show(s)

Emily Maynard is the g-d cutest thing of my life. Addicted.

current needs

I officially have the puppy bug. Me needs an apricot poodle baby like NOW.

current banes of my existence

The summer is here. Not officially, but for all intensive purposes it is. It's hot in Texas, y'all. UGH.

current celebrity crush

I'm still kind of reeling from Mad Men's Sunday's finale and have a larger-than-normal appetite for more. I had mixed feelings about the season as a whole, but one thing is for certain: Don Draper never goes out of style.

current #1 blessing

It's a three way tie.

current indulgence

I love the shiz out of these things. Always have. Lately I've been on a kick of buying them whenever I see them... TERRIBLE HABIT.

current outfit

I'm sorry you had to see that. I work from home. It's still the a.m., so I'm still in my jammies. Duh.

current excitement

Tonight I'm headed to for my first ever trip to Alabama for a wedding with my new-ish squeeze. I'm freaking. 

current mood

I'm a little overwhelmed about preparing for aforementioned trip. I'm leaving straight after work. I still have packing to do, nails to polish, poodles to cuddle and nerves to calm. EEEEK.

current favorite quote or verse

I'm working on getting some new hobbies. I'm in a bit of a creativity lull (have you noticed?). Gotta find something good to take my brain over...

current wishlist item

.... like I said, I'm kind of fixated on this right now. Thanks alot, puppy babysitee. 

current favorite product(s)

I feel like a pretty big square for putting up cleaning stuff, but I cannot get enough of Mrs. Meyer's Lavender scent. I've got the candle, hand soap, laundry detergent and bathroom cleaner. It's real lavendery up in my crib right now.

That's all folks! If you know of any poodle babies that need a good home, I'm apparently your girl.