That totally doesn’t make sense but that’s okay. Networking. Shall we? Let’s do it!

In case you are a new reader (hi!) and didn’t know, I also run Oh How Lovely Shops where I feature indie and handmade designers, host giveaways and post the prettiest things from all over etsy. I do all the hard work for you pretty much because seriously, have you seen how much stuff is on etsy? I wade through and find the good stuff!

Next up, RSS feeds. Are you subscribed to them? Click click and add these to your reader: Oh! How Lovely! and Oh How Lovely Shops

And as if blogs weren’t enough…

If we are not following each other on twitter yet, what is wrong with the world? We all need to read to know what each other is doing, reading, thinking every waking second in only 140 characters or less

@jamielovely

Are we connected on Facebook? Add me!

Facebook Networked Blogs, is your blog on it? Let’s join each other’s networks!

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And last but not least, if you wan to keep up with my internship, The Printed Blog. Check out our blog here, subscribe to our feed and follow us on twitter!

I think that covers it all! If you add me on Facebook, please send a note too so I know who you are. I hate when I don’t know who is adding me with all these blog names, aliases and last names.

Okay your turn. Where can we find you?

I’m not really one who dresses Edie up. I think a coat is necessary sometimes because it’s cold but you won’t see me dressing her up in pajamas, “Bad to the Bone” shirts and fur lined, leopard print show girl dresses like some of those other dog people. I love my dog but choose not to dress her up completely ridiculous.

When I came across this little fleece coat in the $2 Target bins I couldn’t resist. Especially because I can do this and she will sit still so I can take a picture.

While I’m not a crazy dog dresser upper to the extreme, I’m still a total gusher about her cuteness.

Because really?

How freaking adorable is she?

Dude, this year flew by. I can’t believe it’s already over. I figured I needed to write some goals for 2009. I’m not going to say resolutions. I like goals better!

• Travel somewhere new. In 2008, it was San Francisco for BlogHer. Where will 2009 lead me?
• Finally lose the weight I’ve been wanting to get off. Stop talking and start doing.
• No more nail biting.
• Work hard to make this internship a success.
• Be a better friend, daughter, girlfriend/whatever, sister.
• Learn more about social media, personal branding and blogging - attend conferences, web seminars,  meet ups and network. Learn how I can take my hobbies and interests and sculpt it into a career. Learn, learn, learn.

I’ll be having dinner and hanging out with one of my bestest friends tonight to celebrate NYE. I won’t be getting a kiss at midnight (unless Jenn tries to sneak attack me) since the boy is djing but I’m perfectly content with my plans!

What are your plans for tonight? Goals for 2009?

Stay safe and Happy New Year!

As you all know, I’ve been super annoying about keeping my internship hush hush until  was able to. Well, now I can let the cat out of the bag. Or puppy since I like puppies better. The puppy is coming out of the bag!

I’m interning for a new media startup called The Printed Blog. It will be a twice daily printed publication with all our content being pulled from the internet…from blogs. We hope for everything to be user generated. You’re photos will be published, your writing, your music, your games, etc.

It’s all about you.

You can find out more about it on the blog I made for it. We’re still getting everything going and preparing for our launch next month and my next move will be to start signing up bloggers who’d like the opportunity to be published, more recognition from a broader audience and eventually part of our ad revenue. Seriously, I’m like the blogger fairy godmother. Maybe I should put that on my business cards? Jamie Lovely: Blogger Fairy Godmother. It has a nice ring to it, no?

Anyway, It’s a very cool idea that has some serious potential if it takes off! Fingers crossed!

What I need from you guys is to go check out the blog to find out more info, follow us on twitter, join our Facebook group. Help make me look good in front of the boss man! haha

But really, this is an awesome opportunity to get involved and be part of something great and completely new!

Basically, I spent Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with my stomach revolting against my poor body. I didn’t go to either of my Grandmas’ houses. I didn’t partake in Christmas dinner. I did not eat tamales.

TAMALES, PEOPLE.

I did not eat them.

That is fucking huge. If you don’t know, tamales are the whole point of Christmas. Seriously.

My Christmas was a big fail. Well at least when it came to the whole family and togetherness shit that I wasn’t even up for as it was. What was not a fail though, were my gifts. You can’t go wrong with Wall-E, money and Britney Spears tickets.

Yup, I’m going to see Britney! The boy got me tickets for Christmas! Yay me!

Right now, I’m at the internship working on some stuff. I know I’ve been all hush hush and super secret about this but that’s all about to end. I’ll be unleashing my project (well part of it) into blog world and twitter later today or tomorrow.

Get excited!

How were your Holidays? Also, tell me how excited you are for my super awesome project. It’ll make the boss man happy to see some interest.

Or just lie and pretend your interested.

Cool?

Cool.

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Note to self: try not to let hand fall off.

Okay, maybe not.

I seen this video awhile ago and the boy reminded me about it a couple days ago so we dug it up again. It’s so freaking cute, it makes my ovaries hurt.

Watch it. It’s a little long (4ish minutes) but so worth it.

Once upon a time… from Capucha on Vimeo.

I’m still not feeling the Christmas spirit.

The tree is up but no presents are really under it. No one is really on top of thier Christmas shopping this year. Usually, I am all over it but this year I’m slacking.

My family is still in shambles. My mother pretends to care but I think the extent of Christmas to her is wanting to know what she is getting as presents. No, seriously, in our last conversation, she asked “what are you getting me?” then said, “well Sundance has cheap earrings” when I responded I’m pretty strapped for cash this season so not to expect anything big. Maybe I should give her what she gave me for my birthday? A big fat nothing. And I guess she forgot last Christmas she acted like a total bitch and dropped the divorce bomb days after.

So yeah, the holidays are super festive this year.

(sarcasmsarcasmsarcasm)

Then there is the not knowing what is going on in with the boy. Who knows anymore. We’re happy though. Kinda? Just very confused.

Oh and I’m helping launch a huge project in less than a month for the internship. I’m working on a pitch that will hopefully wow bloggers. But really, how wierd is it being on the opposite end of pitches? I have to say, I’m not a fan of writing them. I’d much rather be recieving them.

And when I get like this, I eat. Stress, sad, mad - eat eat eat. Why I can’t I be one of those who just can’t look at food when they are upset instead of shoveling it all in my face?

There you have it. I’m confused, angry, stressed, fat, not feeling very Christmasy.

What else would I like for the holidays?

To lose thirty pounds, a vacation and most of all, some fucking clarity.

I decided to take part in the 20SB December Blog Carnival. The theme was wish lists and one of the options was five items you would like, one for each sense and I’m all about a well rounded Christmas gifting experience so I figured I’d give it a go!

Taste:

Basically, I’d want to be able to eat these cookies all day, every day and not get fat. They are the best cookies I’ve ever had in my life and are about the size of a DVD. Snickers, walnuts and chocolate chip. Pretty much heaven in cookie form.

Smell:

The smell of a new handbag might be the most intoxicating scent in the world. I swear when I first got my Marc Jacobs bag, I could not stop smelling it. Trust me, go buy yourself a nice handbag and you’ll see. So to get that scent I would love a Miu Miu Bow Bag. I’ve been harping over this bag for over a year. I swear I will buy it one day.

Touch:

Edward Cullen to become a real person so I can do naughty things to him. What? Shut up, you know you wish that too. Whatever, I’ll settle for RPattz. He’s fucking hot.

Hear:

I want a Jets to Brazil reunion album. I worship the ground Blake Schwarzenbach walks on and would kill someone to getthem back together for another album. Okay, maybe not kill someone because that’s not very Christmas-y but I would love them forever and bake you cupcakes on demand.

Sight:

I really, really want to go to see Britney Spears when she comes to Chicago in April. I’m not even kidding, I’d probably freak out if I got tickets. I love her and this video is so good. Seriously, I love her.

What’s on your Christmas list? Tangible or intangible wishes welcome!

Today is Edie’s first birthday!

I wasn’t able to bring her home until the end of Feburary but today is when she was born. She was and still is by far the most adorable corgi you ever did see. Remember how tiny she was?

Edie is very bossy and independant. She likes things done on her time. No cuddles unless she feels like cuddling. Same for kisses. When you least expect it, you will pounced on and smothered with puppy love. Every time I walk down the stairs, she runs to the back door. She always wants to be outside even if she was just out. When I put on my shoes, pup can barely contain herself thinking she is going to go play. She runs around like a crazy face, tearing around our yard in circles and begging Winston to chase her only to repeatedly lap the little guy. Edie gives great hugs when I come home and right before I leave. She puts her paws up on my shoulders and gives me  snuggle.

For her birthday Edie got snow. My brother shoveled the driveway and made a big pile for her. She sticks her nose in, eats some and will be shivering but refuses to go inside because she loves snow that much. You can see her jumping around at my feet because she loves it when it kick the snow for her to chase. Silly puppy.

Edie’s Snowy Birthday from jamie lovely on Vimeo.

Happy birthday, Edie pup!