Monthly Archives: February 2012

Advertise!

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Heidi Ferrer

Hello pretty, pretty people! In case you missed the news when it was buried in a P.S. of an earlier blog post, G to M is officially launching new advertising links available starting March 1st, with a 50% discount for … Continue reading →

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Riding the Pink Cloud

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Heidi Ferrer

I am deliriously happy. I’m in what is referred to as: The Pink Cloud of Recovery. I’m lucky that I’ve gotten the pink cloud before and now it’s back again. A lot of people lose everything before they get sober … Continue reading →

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Park Magic

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Heidi Ferrer

There was magic on Sunday. In this picture it looks like Bex is in Vietnam, but he’s actually coming out of a secret clubhouse made of bamboo in an L.A. park. I took Bex to that park near my friend … Continue reading →

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The Little Big Things

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Heidi Ferrer

I know that I’m living on borrowed time. So I want to try to appreciate as much of it as I can, I want to take this gift from God and not waste any more of it! I bought these … Continue reading →

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Teen Mom

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Heidi Ferrer

I’m 14 days sober today, I’m like, totally a teenager! And these lilies magically appeared in my back yard this week. Yesterday Bex and I had four precious hours to spend alone together, so we went to Whole Foods and … Continue reading →

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Bling Baby Bling!

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Heidi Ferrer

Yesterday I was thinking about drinking and so I did everything else I could to take my mind off of it. I ate healthy, took a walk outside, got a mani/pedi (The color on my hands is called Oh Cabana … Continue reading →

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Sushi and Roses

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Heidi Ferrer

Remember when I started that healthy lose weight diet at the beginning of the year? Well, another reason not to relapse besides the whole DEATH thing is that even if I don’t gain weight from the binge itself, I ALWAYS … Continue reading →

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Sexy Drink Names

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Heidi Ferrer

I have a boner to pick. I mean a bone. See? it’s already getting dirty. I just came from Bex’s elementary school Kindergarten tour for next year. It’s an awesome school and we feel lucky to live in the neighborhood. … Continue reading →

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Tattoo Snafu

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Heidi Ferrer

I just came from the DMV to replace my lost license, and I was sitting in the waiting area directly behind this young lady. Exposed bra straps don’t bother me, if they sort of match the outfit. She probably doesn’t … Continue reading →

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I Hear Voices

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Heidi Ferrer

Do you ever get the feeling that you’re hanging out with the wrong, rough and tumble, dirty crowd…

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Signs

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Heidi Ferrer

Today I walked past the Whitney Houston fan memorial outside of the hotel where she died, The Beverly Hilton. I was with my new friend J. We walked past it by chance, on our way back from having coffee at … Continue reading →

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Dragon Tale

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Heidi Ferrer

I love my little munchkin so, even if we usually have to play a little game I like to call “Mud or Chocolate?” Here in this pic I think it’s mud on his face and t-shirt. Look at those big … Continue reading →

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Grateful

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Heidi Ferrer

I’m feeling grateful today. My pink cloud of happiness is back! Here are some of the little (and big) things I’m grateful for this morning: 1.) Comedy and laughter. 2.) Juanita the weasal. 3.) My new pretty coffee cups I … Continue reading →

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Juanita Weasal Meme

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Heidi Ferrer

I can’t help myself, Juanita has plum captured my imagination. Here are three more captions I came up with for The Bloggess’ new friend. See yesterday’s post below for the first three. I think I have a problem. xx- hf

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Juanita Weasal

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Heidi Ferrer

This will only make sense if you read The Bloggess’ post here about her new friend Juanita. These are my 3 captions for her awesome contest. 1.) Small town Juanita. 2.) health conscious Juanita. 3.) Mommy Meltdown Juanita. … Continue reading →

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Still Not a Grown Up

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Heidi Ferrer

My original concept for this blog was “Trying to become a grown up before my kid does” and man, Lawd knows I is still tryin’! Here’s some recent evidence that proves the original diagnosis: 1.) My four year old son … Continue reading →

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Adorable Little Things

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Heidi Ferrer

Life is beautiful today. The picture above is my new iPhone bear phone cover, I love it so much. It’s by Rilakkuma. I got it at a mall kiosk. Thank you, Japan, for cute things! (Please ignore the scraggly nails … Continue reading →

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I Have The Bloggess’ Book!

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Heidi Ferrer

Oh my God you guys, I’M JEALOUS OF MYSELF!!! That’s how excited I am to be in possession of my friend Jenny Lawson, The Bloggess’ first book, “Let’s Pretend This Never Happened.” It’s the only book I’ve ever read that … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentine’s Day 2012!

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Heidi Ferrer

Sure love someone else, but love yourself today. I think one of the main reasons I’ve had problems with alcohol addiction is because I don’t know how to love myself. Not well enough. I thought I loved myself, but when … Continue reading →

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Up at 5AM

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Heidi Ferrer

Hey, just a super quick post because I’m up crazy early and gonna hit a 7:30 AM meeting. Conversations at my house yesterday. First with me and my husband: Me: Did you read my blog today? Husband: Uh, yes. Me: … Continue reading →

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Stream of Conciousness

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Heidi Ferrer

I am happy. How are you? I keep thinking about Whitney Houston, though. That she was a mother. I know so many mothers who are battling addiction right now. It’s way more common than you might think. I had a … Continue reading →

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Not False Advertising

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Heidi Ferrer

Well jeez, what will they think of next? This is a skull bottle that’s sold filled with SEXY vodka! ‘Cause skulls are hip, y’all. Maybe next they can come out with one shaped like the jail cell I’ll be living … Continue reading →

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R.I.P. Whitney Houston