McCall 2011 Winter Carnival

I have been in Boise for a total of 5 months tomorrow!

And there is something pathetic I must admit to.
I have never been to McCall.

I was mildly extremely embarrassed when an old co-worker from Utah asked me:

Old Co-Worker: "What fun things have you done in Idaho??"
Me: "uhhh...I...well...hmm...let's see..."

Old Co-Worker: "You have been to McCall, right?"
Me: "uhhh...I...well...hmm...let's see..."

TIME TO CHANGE MY MCCALL INEXPERIENCE!

via McCall Chamber of Commerce

I'm not positive, but I have heard rumors that this is the BEST time to visit McCall.

The 46th Annual Winter Carnival is going on until February 6th.



Here are the events I am most excited about this weekend:

FRIDAY, January 28, 2011
5-10 pm: Beer Garden (I don't know what this all entails...but do the details really matter?)
7 pm: Fireworks over the Lake (I sure hope I don't free my patootie off!)
SATURDAY, January 29, 2011
Noon – 1:30pm: Mardi Gras Parade along with all the events after...including live music!
2-4:30pm: Polar Plunge Fundraiser. (Don't you go thinking I am participating.  I will cheer those brave 'folk on though!)

Don't forget that there are awesome ice sculptures outside the whole time for the public to view faaareee! (that's FREE in my Valley Girl accent.  Give me a break I grew up in California). 
There is SO much more going on up there that I hope I can get Mr. Boise Bug to take me too. 

For a FULL to the brim printable program of events, click HERE
For a list of events you need tickets for, click HERE

Have you ever been to the Winter Carnival?
What are you favorite events and memories?
What else do I need to go too?

Hope to see you in McCall this weekend!
xoxo

Eyes of the World Imports

Eyes of the World Imports is a charming and eccentric little shop in downtown Boise.  I went there yesterday and wish I could have spent much more time looking at all the exotic gifts from around the world!

They have such a wide variety of fascinating items! Clothes, decor, jewelry, bags, shoes, spiritual items and my favorite, a whole Bob Marley section!

When you enter the store you are immediately introduced by the smell of incense and a warm smile from one of the ultra friendly staff. I have never been to an Eastern country, but I imagined that this store would be much like a local corner shop in India....along with the prices that are easy on the pocket book.

Look at this adorable bracelet I found for an aforementioned seriously ridiculous price. (I think I need to take a seriously ridiculous new picture.  Sometimes I put too much confidence in my SmartPhone.)

I didnt have time to look at everything, so you betcha' I will be back there soon.
Hope to see you there!

Eyes of the World Imports
www.eyesoftheworldonline.com
On the corner of 16th and Grove
The "Big Red Building" in the Linen District      

(208)331-1212

Boise Party Bus

Guys, guys, guys.

I KNOW y'all like to "P-A-R-T-YYyyyyy beacuse I gotta!"
Name that movie!

Well...here is the latest greatest deal comin straight outta Groupon.

Boise Party Buses takes you on this amazing 6 hour tour of some of the best pubs/bars around Boise.  They encourage you to be safe by letting them drive you while also providing you with a dance floor in the middle of the bus for you to party while you ride to the next bar!

Right now you can purchase this tour for $36 (a $75 value) on Groupon.

Or you could go to the Boise Party Bus website to look at pricing for any of the following events:

Birthday Party

Bachelor Party

Bachelorette Party

Cinco de Mayo Party

St. Patricks Day Party

Party to celebrate the birth of your child

(I could go on and on here people)

Don't forget to let me know what this party bus tour goes!  If you remember the next day, of course.

Be safe out there!

xoxo

2011 Golden Globes

Can I admit something?

Ok, good!

I forgot to watch the Golden Globes on Sunday.  GASP!
ooww, oh well.
I was eating yummy tri-tip.

But you bet your bottom I looked at all the red carpet pics.

Sometimes I agree with the "best" and "worst" lists and sometimes I don't!

Best Dressed List--I disagree!

Scarlett Johansson in Elie Saab
Who doesn't think this woman is drop dead gorgeous?  Anyone?  Didn't think so!
Oops...the hair!
Oops...the dress does absolutely nothing for her cleavage.  Nothing.

Worst Dressed List--I disagree!

Leighton Meester in Burberry

Call me crazy, but I LOVE this look.  I think she did everything right.  She looks stunning and happy and confident.  I don't care if some people think it looks a little sister wives-ey.  I'd wear it.
And I would put me on the best dressed list because of it.  Take it.


Now, because I know you are just dying to see my own little list...I will apease you.

Best Dressed Male: Gerard Butler in Dolce & Gabbana
Sharp. Sharp. Handsome. Clean. Handsome.

Best Dressed Couple: Mark Wahlberg in Giorgio Armani & wife Rhea Durham
A couple set up by the gods.

Worst Dressed: Julianne Hough in Marchesa 
I tired hard to like this.  I really truly did. Cross my heart.

Best Dressed: Kyra Sedgwick in Emilio Pucci
It isn't only the dress.  It's the woman in the dress. 

xoxo

Down 'wit the 801

Did you guys know that the boise bug moved to Boise from Salt Lake City?!
Hmmm? What was that?
You didnt?
Oh.

Well, I sure miss my big city!  And I get to reunite with it tomorrow.
Boise, please don't feel jealous. I'll always come home to you.

Babe City "Boise" Babes

I stumbled on a website called Babe City Babes that has pictures of regular hot "babes" on the streets of NYC.  The two girls that run this website met in college and became the best of friends when they decided to walk around taking pictures of men (or babes as they want to call them) who have "style, charisma, and a sort of irresistible magnetism" and post them on their website!
Not only do they have pictures of hot babes on their website, they are super funny too.

Of course, this would ONLY appeal to you...ahem...single ladies (says the very not single boise bug). 

They welcome submissions by anyone who would like to send them in.
They even have a sign up to have pictures emailed to you...

I don't know how many Boise men have been featured on this website, but I would love for them to be bombarded by all the submissions we (you) could send!  We (you) could call it...Babe City Boise Babes.  Hot damn, I am just too creative sometimes.

Here is a sample of one of their "featured babes"

See.  Totally candid from the street.  I am convinced we have plenty of these types in Boise.
Dont'cha love the lipstick kiss mark?

Anyway...go here if you're interested.  Which I'm you are.  I know you.
http://babecitybabes.com/

**mr boise bug...i love you.  i only have eyes for you. xoxo**

Sunday Bugday #2

First, let me say I am so sorry for not posting anything all week.  I got that stupid bug going around Boise (no pun intended).

I hope you and your family are still feeling well and don't get sick!  Drink lots and lots of fluids...and use Zicam, it's a miracle worker!

Sunday Bugday #2 - Ugly Women Tattoos

Let me clarify.  I am not against tattoos.  I would have one or two myself if I knew what I actually wanted to put on my body for the rest of all time.  In my opinion choosing a tattoo should take time and careful consideration.  When I see these aforementioned ugly tattoos my skin cringes.

Let me show you:

Beautiful women.  Hot guy.  Expensive dress.  Golden Globes.  What doesn't belong here?  Oh, yeah...that uber ugly arm band. Your eye goes RIGHT to it when it should really go to her gorgeous face.

I guess she is a true fan...but there should be a more classy way of showing your loyalty.

What's the reason?  None.

I know tattoos can be deeply personal.  But, why get something so...weird??

The lesson here...get a tattoo.  But please for all that is holy, don't get an ugly tattoo.

Here's a great local tattoo shops if you are thinking of gettin some ink.

A Mind's Eye Tattoo

http://www.amindseyetattoo.com/

280 N 8th St # 116 - (208) 343-4546