In observance of my 24th birthday this weekend, I give you…
24 things you may or may not know about Robbie…
1) I like to think there is a soundtrack to go with life, every song I hear reminds me of something or somebody…dum dum dee dum dum…
2) I love Tyler Perry movies…MADEA!
3) Contrary to popular belief, I’m actually sort of shy the first time you meet me
4) A friend once told people I work with/my boss, “Homecoming King is something Rob does well, if UBS needs a king, he’s your guy…”
5) I actually get a thrill out of completing a formula in excel and the numbers match what I’m trying to accomplish, that’s the nerdy banker in me…
6) The first time I got drunk was from a liquor aptly titled 99 Bananas…I get a headache just thinking about the hideousness
7) When I get upset about something I turn into “one-word Robbie”…I’m working on it…Nope, I’m fine…
8) I’ve lived in 7 states (Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Texas, Oklahoma, New York, New Jersey)
9) My favorite color is blue
10) The song that defines my life is “My Stupid Mouth” by John Mayer
11) If there is ever a movie about me I would like one of 3 people to play me…Jake Gylenhal, Paul Rudd or Bradley Cooper
12) Fall is my favorite season
13) I love/miss the rooftop of my apt in NYC, it’s my happy place…
14) Billy Joel is my favorite musician
15) Best concert I’ve ever attended was Justin Timberlake (Future/Sex-Love/Show)…and I’ve been to a lot of shows
16) I like giving nicknames…
17) People often tell me that they have a “Robbie” in their life...not sure how to interpret that, but I look at it as a good thing
18) I love laughing till my stomach hurts and my face aches from smiling
19) If I could only accomplish one more thing before I die, it would be to inspire people
20) I love to travel and would go anywhere
21) I’ve auditioned for the TV shows: The Real World and The Bachelor
22) Mi Cocina has a salad dressing (chili-vinaigrette) that I could eat on something every day of my life
23) I’ve read all of the Harry Potter books and I attend midnight showings of the movies
24) I don't like to do something unless I know I can do it well
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Valentine's Day...part 2
Now gifts for women. I’m not exactly the expert (check my dating record for proof) but I think I have some good suggestions for the lady in your life. Valentine’s Day can be tricky, but be bold, smart, and observant. I think that this is the perfect opportunity for you to show somebody that you really know them and if they don’t like what you pick, maybe it’s a sign that you don’t know them well enough.
By the way, I’m a big planning person, so most of my ideas are events rather than physical gifts, but to each his own.
1) Concert Tickets - I think the key to Valentine’s Day is that you need to show your lady that she is special year round and what better way to do that than by planning a special night further down the road. There are some amazing shows coming to a city near you in the next few months, maybe even look at her ipod to make sure that she actually likes the artist that you choose (some say they like people because it makes them look cool in your eyes). I think it speaks volumes if you pick something that she really wants to see (even if it wouldn’t be your first choice). A few suggestions: No Doubt Reunion Tour, Billy Joel/Elton John Face 2 Face Tour, Taylor Swift (tickets are only $20), Coldplay Summer Amphitheater Tour, Keith Urban, Katy Perry…these are just some of the ones off the top of my head, but go to ticketmaster.com and check who is coming to your area.
2) Tiff’s Treats – everybody in their office is going to get flowers, why not send something original like COOKIES, not just any cookies, but cookies that are guaranteed to be delivered WARM, fresh out of the oven and with milk, they are sold in dozens so she can share with people in the office and they will know that her guy is AMAZING, not just boring old overpriced, wilting by the time they’re FedExed roses. http://www.cookiedelivery.com/ (don’t forget to have them delivered on the 13th this year, since Saturday the 14th nobody will be at work)
3) Drive-In Movie Night – I recommended this to a friend a few weeks ago and he said it went really well. Go to the grocery store and pick up some snack foods, if you’re talented, make a cheese tray/dessert assortment (don’t get too carried away if this is your first rodeo), grab a bottle of wine and head to the nearest drive-in movie theater. There are great movies out right now and it is creative, you can talk, hang out watch a movie outside, bring a blanket and sit on the hood of your car (that is if you’re not crazy over-protective of yours)…could be corny in the end, but what isn’t corny about V-day?
4) Adele - For the simple and to the point, buy her 19, the debut album from Adele, its romantic raspy and poetic. She'll love it if she likes Norah Jones, John Mayer, Sara Bareilles and/or Michael Buble. Its a great romantic and nice cd.
Hope some of these spark some interest or at least steer you in the right direction. I’m not a big fan of corny jewelry for women (such as the newest heart pendant from Zales), so I refuse to go down that route and I don’t think you have to spend a lot of money to have a great time, plus I think when you plan something it shows you care way more than just peeking into her medicine cabinet to replicate some expensive perfume that she already has and gets from grandma every year for her birthday, but if you’re bold and think you can pick out a pair of Tory Burch flats that she’s been dying for, then be my guest, she’ll love you just as much for knowing exactly what she wants.
"Love is the greatest refreshment in life."
-Pablo Picasso
By the way, I’m a big planning person, so most of my ideas are events rather than physical gifts, but to each his own.
1) Concert Tickets - I think the key to Valentine’s Day is that you need to show your lady that she is special year round and what better way to do that than by planning a special night further down the road. There are some amazing shows coming to a city near you in the next few months, maybe even look at her ipod to make sure that she actually likes the artist that you choose (some say they like people because it makes them look cool in your eyes). I think it speaks volumes if you pick something that she really wants to see (even if it wouldn’t be your first choice). A few suggestions: No Doubt Reunion Tour, Billy Joel/Elton John Face 2 Face Tour, Taylor Swift (tickets are only $20), Coldplay Summer Amphitheater Tour, Keith Urban, Katy Perry…these are just some of the ones off the top of my head, but go to ticketmaster.com and check who is coming to your area.
2) Tiff’s Treats – everybody in their office is going to get flowers, why not send something original like COOKIES, not just any cookies, but cookies that are guaranteed to be delivered WARM, fresh out of the oven and with milk, they are sold in dozens so she can share with people in the office and they will know that her guy is AMAZING, not just boring old overpriced, wilting by the time they’re FedExed roses. http://www.cookiedelivery.com/ (don’t forget to have them delivered on the 13th this year, since Saturday the 14th nobody will be at work)
3) Drive-In Movie Night – I recommended this to a friend a few weeks ago and he said it went really well. Go to the grocery store and pick up some snack foods, if you’re talented, make a cheese tray/dessert assortment (don’t get too carried away if this is your first rodeo), grab a bottle of wine and head to the nearest drive-in movie theater. There are great movies out right now and it is creative, you can talk, hang out watch a movie outside, bring a blanket and sit on the hood of your car (that is if you’re not crazy over-protective of yours)…could be corny in the end, but what isn’t corny about V-day?
4) Adele - For the simple and to the point, buy her 19, the debut album from Adele, its romantic raspy and poetic. She'll love it if she likes Norah Jones, John Mayer, Sara Bareilles and/or Michael Buble. Its a great romantic and nice cd.
Hope some of these spark some interest or at least steer you in the right direction. I’m not a big fan of corny jewelry for women (such as the newest heart pendant from Zales), so I refuse to go down that route and I don’t think you have to spend a lot of money to have a great time, plus I think when you plan something it shows you care way more than just peeking into her medicine cabinet to replicate some expensive perfume that she already has and gets from grandma every year for her birthday, but if you’re bold and think you can pick out a pair of Tory Burch flats that she’s been dying for, then be my guest, she’ll love you just as much for knowing exactly what she wants.
"Love is the greatest refreshment in life."
-Pablo Picasso
Valentine's Day...
It has been awhile and I apologize for my absence, but I’m back and as excited as ever to talk about something that may or may not go over well...what to get your significant other for Valentine’s Day is on the mind of many lovers right now, so here I blog.
Since I’m a guy and know what I like and at times have been told that I have good taste, I’m telling you about things I would love for Valentine’s, hopefully your significant other will appreciate them too.
I think Valentine’s is the perfect holiday to get them something for spring/summer, it is right around the corner and everybody is over scarves and hoodies right now, so go in a warm direction.
Here are a few things that I think the special man in your life might like; well at least I like them:
1) Vineyard Vines Swimsuit – I LOVE VINEYARD VINES!!!! If you have a Valentine that can pull it off, their cool designs are really fun, very southern frat/waspy but they’ll be a big hit on the beach or poolside. (They also have plain for the boring ones)
2) VonZipper Sunglasses (not to be confused with vonducth) – If you know me well, then you know I love sunglasses of all shapes and sizes and VonZipper is the perfect blend of cost and style, plus nobody else has them, everyone in Dallas has stereotypical Ray Bans, don’t be like the rest of the crowd, branch out.
3) Vineyard Vines Necktie – If you have a professional man in your life these are great, they’re stylish, yet still fairly conservative because they blend. They always make for a great conversation piece at the office and are way less expensive and more fun than similar styles from Hermes, they’re young, fun, and professional.
4) New Cologne – You’re the one that has to smell him, it might as well be something you like, but go for a lighter scent something that isn’t musty and stuffy, again think outside of the box on this one, you can get top of the line scents for under $50 and then creatively package it with a new travel bag like pictured below. (nice clean scents include Ferragamo and Burberry Summer, but cosmetic counter will know hundreds of varieties, get creative)
Those are some of my ideas, I hope you like them and keep me posted if you decide to use any of them, I want to know how they go over.
For those that don’t know I’ve been at home with the flu for the past few days and it has been pretty miserable, but the good news is my DVR recordings are officially caught up and I’m back in action as far as the blog goes.
"Love is but the discovery of ourselves in others, and the delight in the recognition."
- Alexander Smith
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