Apple... I heart you!

Today, of all days, I get this message in my inbox from Crissy Herron of IndieBizChicks.com about this chance to win a $500 Apple gift card!

Why am I surprised about THIS message when I get several of her newsletters a week? Because THIS morning, I woke up to a HUGE gift with bright orange wrapping paper on it, 3 silver star balloons hovering above sparkling in the sunlight, and the words Happy 30th Birthday fancily written on the paper. Little did I know that in mere moments I would be sobbing like a child who just licked their scoop of ice cream right off the cone and watched it plop to the ground. (I love ice cream, I would cry if it were me too...and I am not a child)

Back to my story....my wonderful, thoughtful, amazing boyfriend gave me an iMac for my birthday. Yea? See why I cried? Amazing, right?

So there is no other day that could have been more perfect to get this message about a gift card.

I would help my mom buy a computer now or help fix my macbook to pass down to her. She needs to learn the greatness of mac!

I heart Apple.

“I’m posting this to enter a contest offered by Cashier Live, a point of sale software company, at Indie Biz Chicks. Enter to win here!”
Go. Do it. Enter.

Image borrowed from here.

glamorous gloomy day

I love waking up to a dark bedroom, wondering what time it is. I feel refreshed and my body wakes up naturally. It really is the best way to wake up. I have a cute little alarm on my phone when I absolutely HAVE TO get woken up, but it doesn't beat a morning like today.

Gloomy days happen all too often in the winter, but something about them during the spring and summer months make them so lovely.

I love this little illustration by Hong Kong artist and blogger that goes by Karden Whatever. The colors remind me of those days that the pink in the clouds look just like this.

Today, I plan to get lost in the clouds and enjoy the day. Here are some things on my to-do list:

• Take a nice hot shower and wrap myself in a comfy robe.
• Discover a new artist to listen to through Spotify.
• Doodle on my iPad.
• Vacuum (yes, I really do enjoy this)
• Brush Peanut the bunny and give him some kisses.
  
• Make a snack of fresh strawberries, banana and yogurt.
• Look through some old art books I found and admire the paintings.
• Finalize some plans for my 30th b-day road trip with my beau.
  

What is on your rainy, gloomy day agenda?