"Oh sweet Pepper of mine."

Happy July everyone! I've been preparing for the excitement of Independence Day and indulging in all things patriotic. I already have a case of sparklers and have been listening to John Phillip Sousa marches all week.

And I found a sweet dress at Goodwill for only five bucks that I'm totally going to wear to a party this Saturday.

This dress is perfect for my latest costume idea too. All I need yet are the bright yellow pumps.

And speaking of indulgence, after depriving myself for the last ten years of the deliciousness that is Dr. Pepper, I found a 4-pack for a dollar. I pretty much gave up all soda after drinking an entire 2-liter bottle of Red Fusion in 10th grade. But I couldn't resist it this time. I mean, it was a dollar!

Apparently Axl Rose couldn't resist either.