Under my umbrella, ella, ella....

So I'm taking this time to tell all of you about one of my favorite accessories....my bright orange umbrella. She (of course it's a girl!) has been with me for many years...in fact, longer than Adam has been with me! I purchased her 8 years ago from the COSI-Toledo gift store because she was such a fun and bright color...and funny story....she is actually from the MOMA (Museum of Modern Art) design store here in NYC. Who knew that my pride and joy umbrella would some day make her journey home to the big apple! And let's be honest...8 years is a long time to own a $12 umbrella! I actually saw her well loved life flash before my eyes today when leaving Starbucks trying to balance my coffee, bag, ipod, and umbrella, but thankfully she prevailed. On a day like today (when it's raining cats and dogs!) I needed her more than ever!! And our forecast tomorrow....RAIN!!