The One I Wrote at 3:30 in the Morning

Yesterday I did something embarrassing - at least something I think many women would never really like to admit they do. I am obsessed with the Nugget Market - especially their friendly employees and gelato. Even more especially their friendly, good-looking employees. And yesterday I bought a grande white mocha just because the coffee guy was cute. Has it really come to this? The stupid part is that the only thing he said to me was, "hot or iced?" Those three words cost me $3.65 and a mediocre coffee. 

Which leads me to my movie pick of the week: He's Just Not That Into You.

It's for boys and girls alike. And it's funny. Plus, maybe it can offer a little advice to those of us still going to grocery stores to meet attractive people. 

Weekday Plans:

Since we all know that construction of the Elk Grove Promenade has stopped, the shopping choices in Elk Grove are still lacking. Apparently the developer of the mall has gone bankrupt - "one of the biggest real estate failures in HISTORY" according to elkgrovenews.com. Bummer.

But there's good news! Old Elk Grove, since being revitalized, is as cute as ever and has a

few surprisingly adorable stores. (Sorry to male readers. Other than the cupcake shop, I'm not sure how excited you will be about the rest).

Lulu's Cupcakes: Complete with custom cupcakes at $3.50 a pop and scoops of ice cream served in oversized teacups - and adorable decor to boot! 

One to Another Gifts & Home Decor: I think that all the students in my mom's class buy her Christmas gifts here. I swear that half the stuff in this store is in our cupboards or in her office. One to Another has a cuuuute little toy section that I will probably revisit next time one of my little cousins has a birthday. They have free gift wrapping, so why not?

Embellish: If I had a house to decorate or had a candle obsession, I would be here all the time. There is a ridiculous amount of cute stuff in this store!

Elk Grove Boutiques: This is a weird little store. It's four different boutiques in one - but they're all in the same room. A little confusing at first. But if I was looking for some bright colored Nike Air Force Ones, coconut purfume, a handbag, or accessories for my dog - then I guess this place is it!

The Red Door Antiques: The fact that I didn't know this store existed before last week is sad. Now we know that what few dollars I manage to earn this summer will go towards buying teacups from this place. Thanks a lot, Red Door Antiques, for taking my money in exchange for old stuff. Albeit, really, really cute and entirely necessary-to-purchase old stuff.

Bjennin: This is my favorite. Vintage and designer clothing for way awesome prices. I think every dress I buy in the future will come from here. And I'm not joking.

Album of the Week: Bounty Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.

My friend, Jared Isham, is a director/writer/gaffer/moviemaker extraordinaire and his movie, Bounty, is now on Netflix. But that's not all! You can also buy the soundtrack (which I listened to today on iTunes). It's classical! It's from a western film! I'm buying it once I'm less of a broke college student. Lets hope that is soon. For now, I have to settle for listening to it 30 seconds at a time. 

Song(s) of the Week: "Shoes" by Tre Burt and a Big Gust of Wind. Okay, definitely promoting another friend, here. But really, Tre has some pretty serious poetic chops - and he's not even legal yet. His music is good and the lyrics are even better. Chicka-yeah.

"Cities Burning Down" by Howling Bells (they're touring with Coldplay and they're Aussies)!

Advice for the Day (and I don't usually do this): Don't listen to Tim McGraw or Garth Brooks too much in one day. It leads to something I'm going to call Country-Induced Nostalgia. We all know that too many songs about lost love can't be healthy. "Red High Heels" by Kellie Pickler pretty much turned my day around. Maybe I'll wear some next time I go grocery shopping.

Lots of Love and Grocery Store Successes,

Caitlin