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Super Bowl Commercial Cuteness Overload

Golden retriever puppies and Clydesdale horses? Consider me sold. Love this commercial and I'm not ashamed to admit I teared up #sorrynotsorry. Here's hoping all this year's Super Bowl commercials are as good as this one.

Life Lately

Super obvious confession: I have been a terrible, terrible blogger lately. 
I got wrapped up with work, bridesmaid obligations, my new Skillcrush class (which I'm obsessed with and absolutely enjoying so, so very much!) and completely neglected this little blog. And to my surprise I missed it a whole lot. 
When I started blogging I did it as an experiment of sorts, to see if I could let my guard down and share my opinions, interests, and beliefs without completely censoring myself out in fear of alienating someone or seeming weird. I've always been so self conscious and I thought blogging might help with that and help me to become more comfortable with using my voice. I wanted to see if I could navigate blogger, figure out domain names, etc. While I haven't always been the most faithful, or consistent of bloggers I have enjoyed playing around and growing in my little corner of the internet and I don't have any intention of ending Sophisticated Sass' adventure anytime soon.  Till next time,

Oh Hey, It's 2014

Anyone else think that 2013 absolutely flew by? I can't believe 2014 is already here but I'm so excited for all the possibilities and opportunities that this new year holds. Feeling especially excited for this year. It seems as if it's going to be a big, important one. A capital letters year if you will. 
Because I'm taking some extra time figuring out my resolutions and goals for the year I figured I share some of my favorite things around the web right now. 
one. Glitter Guide's Resolutions for 2014  I love this so very much.
two. Headspace's Take10 meditation program. One of my major goals for this year is to make more time for meditation and yoga. I think meditation has such incredible benefits and I really want to make it a daily practice. Headspace's app is a great starting point if you want to explore meditation and it's only 10 minutes a day which makes it super easy to ease into. 
three. What Courtney Wore I love Courtney's blog and her show on Bravo even more. She's sarcastic and funny and I love her style. 
four. Another Glitter Guide shout out. These mantras are perfect jumping off points when reflecting on what you want to get out of this year. 

Till next time,

Beautiful Music

  Seriously, if you have not heard this yet listen to it right now. A group of Berklee College students flash mobbed the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and performed "O Holy Night" a few weeks ago. I can't remember the last time I heard something so beautiful. I think it's a great reminder of this season and the kind, gentle, and beautiful nature of the human spirit. What talented young men and women. 

The Sunday Currently, volume 9.

Currently...
Reading... Quiet by Susan Cain. Highly recommend it!
Writing...  goals for 2014. Anyone else excited for the new year and all the possibilities 2014 holds?
Listening... to some show about the devil's bible on National Geographic. Obviously Jay has the remote.
Thinking...  about next year and all the things I want to accomplish
Smelling...  Eucalyptus Mint Wallflower...my favorite! 
Wishing...  I was more patient sometimes! 
Hoping...  this week is a fun one.
Wearing... jeans and a striped sweater. 
Loving... my new Tory Burch heels Jay got me for Christmas. They are so perfect 
Feeling... so relaxed and content. 2013 has been a good year and I think 2014 is going to bring great changes and opportunities!
Clicking... around Birchbox. I'm in need of some new beauty products.
Hope you're all enjoying a great weekend! Can you believe 2014 is almost here? 

The Sunday Currently, volume 8.

Because who can resist a man with a puppy right?

Currently...
Reading... Quiet by Susan Cain. After hearing Susan speak at the MA Conference for Women I knew I had to read the book. Her research on the untapped power of introverts is awesome!
Writing...  budget plans for 2014. I'm officially declaring 2014 as the year of financial literacy and savings! 
Listening... to Home Alone. December wouldn't be complete without a viewing!
Thinking...  about all the last minute things I have to finish before Christmas on Wednesday!
Smelling...  freshly popped popcorn
Wishing...  I had a wrapping station like this one to wrap all my Christmas gifts! 
Hoping...  my Megan gets over her flu before the holiday! Being sick is the worst, especially during the holidays!
Wearing... Jay's sweatpants and a Bruins sweatshirt. Lazy Sunday night attire ftw. 
Loving... my new Kate Spade bag. Obsessed. 
Feeling... so ready for Tuesday to be here. Can't wait to see and spend time with friends and family. 
Clicking... around code.org Hope you've all had a great weekend!