AWESOME CHARLES FANTASTIC!

No, that is not a typo. AAAD Reader Kim's kitteh, Charles Fantastic is looking every bit fantastic and more in this glorious photo taken this morning. I have insisted on blogging this. I want to pet the monitor. Hey-o!

MEOWSOME!
Pia The Pig

Make This.

It's been awhile since I've had a recipe up on the bloggity blog (for a few months there, my dinner's been fro-yo and pretzels. don't hate, it's awesome.) so I am pleased to share a great recipe that I whipped up for my girls on Monday night as we watch the train wreck that is The Bachelorette.

I decided to flip to a page in the newest Everyday with Rachael Ray and found this Lemon-Scented Carbonara that was easy and super flavorful. The sauce tastes so creamy and it's simply from tempered eggs. As RR would say (and most likely annoy all of you), "Yum-O!"



Enjoy!
Pia The Pig

Makes Me Smile.

To continue this week's worth of inspiring blog posts, watch this kid's speech after he learned to ride a bike. #truth.



You can do it!
Pia The Pig

Women. We Got This.

As you may have read, I quit my day job to go...well, pursue my dreams! I am off on a new adventure and ready for all of the everything that comes along with it. I have had shed a few tears over the last few days as I have been overcome with joy that this finish line which is also a start line is finally here. I feel so incredibly happy to live in a time where women can do something like this: go for it, take a risk, act "brave like man." We need more of it.

My sweet friend and AAAD Reader Gina sent me this commencement speech from Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg which is preaching truth and greatness and encouragment and more. Please have a listen.



And then go do it. Whatever you want to do. Just do it. Because you can!

Pia The Pig

Happy June!

It's June first and time for a new month of surprises and fabulousness. Here are a few things to celebrate this month. Um, it's national candy month and national adopt a cat month. And Friday is national donut day. (I celebrate all year-round.)



Yeah, June is gonna rock.

Make it awesome!
Pia The Pig

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Life Is Short.

Make it awesome.



I quit my job today. On to the next chapter. It feels many things. Awesome is one of them.

Shine Bright Firefly, Shine Bright.
Pia The Pig

Katie Daisy print here

TGIF

It's a three day weekend and it's gorgeous out. It's go time. It's no secret that means I will be celebrating with watermelon something. How about these watermelon, raspberry and gin iceblocks?



Yep. That'll work. Found on a delish new blog find: spicyicecream via Tastespotting.

Have I mentioned it's go time? Speaking of, big bits of good luck going out to Lynn and Erin this weekend as they pack up for their next chapters and new cities. You got this.

Enjoy it, friends!
Pia The Pig