a Parallel of Latitude

i'm right... right?

2012-02-24T20:56:00.001-05:00

When you're right. You're right.

Except for that second you think you might be wrong. That second is pretty painful.

My boss nearly gave me a heart attack twice this week. For those who forgot or don't know, I moonlight, or daylight... as a nanny/kid chauffeur.

You know when you wake up super early and are so exhausted you're still pretty much half asleep still? That's me every morning. I wake up at 5:30am and drag myself out of bed, going through the motions of getting ready. I get a call. It's my boss.

Here's what goes through my head: Wait. What? I'M LATE!? WHAT THE HELL!? I check and recheck the time, in case I'm not reading it right. No... not late. Am I sure I am reading the time right? Yes.

Then I answer. Oh, no need for me to go in today? Okay...

Skip forward to this evening. One of the kids has an obnoxiously late swim practice on Friday nights. I get a call. It's my boss.

Again, in my head: What time is it?! No, not this again. I know I pick the kid up at 9. It's not even close to 9. Relax. Answer the phone already!

Hey, boss. You're worried that we are so late, where are we? OMGOMGOMG I ABANDONED THIS KID IN THE DARK COLD NIGHT. HE IS GOING TO BE TRAUMATIZED. IM GOING TO GET FIRED! Umm... doesn't he get out at 9? (insert longest moment of my life) Oh. HAH. Yeah, it's okay, you forgot he has late practice on Friday's. Kinda scared me there... Okay, see you later.

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I'm still recovering.

Sometimes...

2012-02-23T15:18:00.000-05:00

... it's just one of those days.

shoe lovin'

2012-02-21T16:20:00.000-05:00

I've got a serious weakness for shoes. These are some styles I'm lusting after.

I've been rounding up my favorite platform sandals. They are a throwback to 70's styling and also give you height AND comfort, which is a difficult combination to find!

Smoking loafers are a more grown up version of the round toe flat. The almond toe elongates your leg. These are some of my favorite shimmering choices.

I love simple summer sandals and these have just a touch of design flare to kick up the style.

ombre chair diy

2012-02-20T12:18:00.000-05:00

Because I don't seem to have enough projects in my life right now, I decided to give my computer chair a make over. I've been slowly shying away from my shabby chic style towards a more modern and simplified aesthetic. I don't have the dough right now to get a new chair, so I tried to transform my thrift store find that I've had for years.

The hardest part of this DIY was painting the caning. As you can see, it was a pretty messy process. I would recommend to anyone else painting cane to use spray paint. I brushed on the acrylic paint and then used a dry brush to spread it and get out the gobs between the caning. This picture was taken mid process. I had to do at least 5 coats on the caning and about 3 on the rest of the chair.

Sorry this picture is so dark, I completed this project while watching Downton Abbey on Netflix. I just want to show how I did the ombre effect on the legs. I first made the navy color that appears on the bottom and painted it. I then took out about half the paint (I mixed my paints in a mason jar) and added about equal parts white acrylic. This gave me the shade above it. I repeated this process 3 times total for 4 different colors, the top most being the closest to white. I saved about a tablespoon of each color on a palette as reference. To blend the 4 different shades, I used the pallete sample paint. I used the darker shade, added a bit of white, and on a pretty dry brush, blended between the two.

Here you can see the legs are blended and the caning needs another coat of white... or two... or eight. It was super annoying.

I wanted to bring a bit of blue up to the top of the chair, so I repeated the pin stripes around the crevasses in the molding that appeared on the original paint job with navy.

The pin stripes are a bit messy but I am happy with the outcome. Now, go ombre all the things!

Changes, and cell phone pictures

2012-02-12T19:06:00.001-05:00

I'd like to thank everyone who reached out to me to wish me well, support me, or just offer a pair of ears for listening. I've moved back into my Mom's house, but I am lucky to have my own little apartment on the second floor of her house. I will have to get used to living with other people again, but so far it isn't too difficult. Life was rough for a while, and will probably continue to be so, but I am lucky to have great friends, family, a job, a working car, and a warm bed, so things aren't so bad. Here are some glimpses into my life:

Those bookshelves won't be empty for long!

Living out of boxes.

I didn't have a computer for a while so I caught up on blogs via my Kindle.

Back to my regular hours at work, so grateful for that!

Hanging out with my nephew playing Gotham City Impostors. Can you tell he is a Batman fan?

Spending time with my family; this was a Southern style dinner for my Dad's birthday. We don't usually wear cowboy hats all the time.

Eating yummy chocolates from my friends new Etsy shop, Pavonia Patisserie.

And remembering to smile.

I hope everyone is doing well. I'm looking forward to get back to blogging again and have some fun things planned. How many people are looking forward to Spring? I know I am!

a life update

2012-01-16T15:51:00.001-05:00

My husband Will and I have decided to seperate.We came to the decision last week and I have been completely heart broken since then. Although we both know it's for the best, it still hurts. Not only do I have to say goodbye to a man I've spent the majority of the last seven years with, but I also have to say goodbye to all the future plans we had as well. I've been home this past week completely wrecked, trying to distract myself with video games and stuffing my face, crying when I hear any song remotely suggesting anything having to do with love or loss. You know, all those cliches.At first I could only think about how it didn't need to be like this, all the things I could have done, would have done, would actually do if we could get back together but the reality is things happened the way they did for a reason. Those post relationship goggles are torture. We came to this decision together and I know that it's only a matter of time till I start feeling like a whole person again.Will and I got married so young that instead of coming together as two fully formed adults who knew who they were and where they wanted to go with their lives, we just kind of melded together into a malformed codependent and malfunctioning couple. There are SO many things I miss about us, miss about him, but I just need to keep reminding myself why it didn't work. I will always care about him and wish him the best. Because of some legal issues we are dealing with, we will have to remain in contact and though it will be hard, I'm also glad for that. I really do hope to stay friends. So for this past week I've been stuck sitting with this new reality and it is only now that I am getting my act together and starting to plan things. Since I can no longer afford this apartment, I am going to be moving back to my Mom's house. As much as I would see that as a failure in the past, I am trying hard to be easier on myself. I am going to be getting back to my old schedule at work which is great because it will keep me busy and I will be making some more money. I'm in the process of figuring out what breaking my lease entails and finding out exactly when I will be moving. I don't even have a working computer right now and I'm sitting here writing this on my Kindle after I finally figured out how to do it (write it in html). So there may be a while until my usual posts come back.For those of you who signed up for a calendar, I am sorry for the delay. I will email you all shortly. Thanks for your patience and support and for letting me vent.

it's time

2012-01-03T14:09:00.000-05:00

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I don't know if it was growing up the middle child or just dealing with the circumstances I was dealt, but I have found it hard to break the habit of living my life for other people. My first reaction when I am faced with a decision to make is to consider everyone else before I consider what I want. Constantly thinking like this had made me become one of those "I don't know" people. When faced with deeply personal questions about myself, I usually respond with "I don't know" because I honestly don't know. Living your life based on what others want you to do leaves you with constant self doubt and the inability to truly know yourself.

This year, along with the silly little goals I am setting for myself, this is my main goal. I'm going to try to get to know myself, to find out what I truly want and need, without apologizing to anyone for it. It's going to be extremely difficult but it's about time.

my makeup routine (with curls)

2012-01-01T16:45:00.001-05:00

I've always liked learning about what girls carry around in their purses, what kind of gadgets they use, and what their makeup routine is. I guess I'm pretty nosy. When a girl raves about a product, I'm usually writing it down on my shopping list mid-story. It's the best way to learn about new things or techniques. So, when doing my make up last night for New Years, I thought I could take some blurry cell phone pictures along the way and share what my makeup routine is. I definitely don't do this everyday. This is my "it's a special occasion" routine, otherwise it would take about 5 minutes. This took about 15 minutes if you don't count the time it took the curlers to heat up. Oh yeah, this one is with curlers cause I'm fancy like that.

I have really blotchy skin with a lot of redness and dark skin around my eyes. I wear make up for 2 main reasons. 1) To even out my skin tone so I don't look undead and 2) I have big eyes that look creepy if I don't have eyeliner or mascara on them.

Step 1: I decided it would be nice to have some soft curls for the evening and since I am too lazy to use my curling iron (it takes me forever!) I decided to heat up my curlers. It actually works great on time to roll up your hair and then do your makeup and then you're hairs all curly 'n stuff. My hair is really thick and naturally straight/slightly wavy so it's not the best at holding curls. Starting at the top of my head, working down, I comb out each section, spray it with hair spray, and then roll it in the curler. If you have never tried curlers, it's really easy. Believe me when I say this: If I can do it, you definitely can.

Products used: Curlers (Conair from Target), Hairspray (bigsexyhair), Comb (it's just a comb. you gotta have one.)

Step 2: I could probably use concealer on my eyes but I really don't like using the stuff. It's really thick and heavy and my foundation does a good enough job for me. I dab some foundation onto my face using my fingertip under my eyes, on my nose, cheeks, jawline, and forehead. I then buff it out using this wide brush. I feel like it blends better than using a sponge. I then use some bronzer, which you can see from the picture I need to get more of, in the shallows of my cheeks to contour them. I think it helps me look less like a chipmunk.

Products used: Foundation (Loreal True Match in Natural Buff n3), Bronzer (Nars in Laguna), Blending Brush (from Target, seriously, I love this brush), Blush Brush (Sonia Kashuk from Target)

Step 3: For my eyes I used my brand new eye shadow palette. If it looks familiar, I had it on my wishlist post and got it for Christmas, thanks Colleen! This palette is perfect for me because it has so many neutral shades AND has instructions for 3 different eye shadow combinations inside including A Softly Contoured Eye (the one I used), A Wash of Neutral, and the Smokey Eye. As stated above, I used a medium shadow on my eyelid, a darker shadow in the crease of my eye (more focused towards the outside) as well as a little under my eye along my lash line, and a light shadow to highlight the brow bone and a little on the inside corner, near the tear duct. It might sound a little confusing but the palette has pictures and numbers and is super easy to use. I highly recommend it. I used some of the lighter shades because I didn't want it to be too dramatic.

Products used: Eye Shadow Palette (Sonia Kashuk Eye on Neutral 02 from Target) Shadow Brush (Sonia Kashuk)

Step 4: This is pretty self explanatory. I always get eyeliner and mascara in Brownish-black because I find it less harsh than pure black products which look really unnatural to me. I line the top inside of my lid and 3/4 of the top lash line. I feel like it makes my eyes look bigger. Also, the liner spreads to my lower lid just by closing my eye and it's just the right amount, otherwise I put on way too much and look like a 14 year old regular at Hot Topic. Then I curl my lashes and put on 2 coats of mascara. I have tried tons of mascaras and usually try a new brand every few months or so but they all do about the same thing, it's hard for me to tell the difference. However, you can see my mascara has a brush from a different brand. I just liked that brush better.

Products used: Eyeliner (Maybelline pencil in brownish-black), Eyelash Curler (Sephora), Mascara (Maybelline Volume Express in brownish-black)

Step 5: These are just the finishing touches. I apply a little highlighter to the apples of my cheeks and along my cheekbones. I then brush out my brows and fill them in a little using some eye shadow. (Always use shadow a little lighter than your brows otherwise it will look too harsh.)

Products used: Highlighter (Philosophy in Grace), Blush Brush (Sonia Kashuk), Brow Brush (Sonia Kashuk), Eye Shadow to fill brows, Eye Shadow Brush

Step 6: After the 15 minutes of doing my makeup, I took out my curlers, and brushed out the curls using my fingers. I then put in these cute glittery bows and sprayed my hair all over with more hair spray.

Products used: Bows (Forever 21), Hair Spray (bigsexyhair)

This look is more focused on my eyes and since I naturally have a lot of color in my lips, I don't usually wear lipstick. But yeah, it's pretty natural looking and doesn't take that long but it's more effort than I put in day to day which is basically just foundation, eyeliner, and mascara.

I'd love to hear what some of your routines are! I don't use concealer or primer. Are there some things you never use or always use? Tell me, I'm nosy!

2012 Fruit Calendar

2011-12-30T14:15:00.000-05:00

I really appreciate each and every person who comes to visit my blog and, shockingly, stick around. I know I've been a little absent during this holiday time, but I wanted to go out of my way and say thank you to all of you who take time out of your days to look at things I put together or read my ramblings.

Please leave a comment below telling me either something you would like to see more of or one of your favorite things about my blog. I'm not saying I'm going to completely cater to these changes, but it's good to know what you guys like seeing. Also, please be a follower on either Google Friend Connect of Bloglovin'. And don't forget to leave your email! As mentioned above, I will email everyone after January 6th requesting your shipping info so don't worry if you haven't heard from me till then.

The calendar itself was hand painted by me, scanned, and re-printed with an inkjet printer onto card stock paper.

I hope you guys like it!

charming

2011-12-13T18:31:00.002-05:00

Charms, a ring, and two horse earrings. I love them all. All from Madewell.

I've been busy making and planning gifts and also getting ready for a road trip to visit my brother in Georgia. It's going to be about a 14 hour drive, so wish us luck. Things have been a little quiet here on the blog, mostly because I've been trying to get some things done and because all my free time has been dedicated to Skyrim. It's such a great game! Hope everyone is in the holiday mood! Which reminds me: I gotta send out my Christmas cards before I leave! Ahh!

geometric garland

2011-12-09T13:26:00.001-05:00

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Yeah, I know that says sauce. That's how I do.

Want to make something? I found this awesome DIY geometric garland via the vedahouse. I put it together while catching up on American Horror Story episodes.

Download the pdf here. When you print out, remember to choose landscape on printer options because someone not so smart may have had to print them twice without learning their lesson...

This is a cell phone picture of Instax pictures of my garlands hanging in my bedroom. I'm artsy like that.

Have a SUPER weekend!

why not?

2011-12-07T14:59:00.001-05:00

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This morning I took a shower and got ready to walk Chloe. I saw it was raining so I decided against putting on my comfy moccasins (I'm smart sometimes) and put on some sneakers. I said forgetaboutit to taking an umbrella since my hair was already wet and we headed out. Chloe did her business but instead of heading inside, out of the cool, wet weather, we kept walking.

I said "why not?"

I'm not in a rush. My hair is already wet. I'm wearing comfy clothes and sneakers. The weather is cool but not cold, and the rain feels good on my face.

Chloe loved it. I loved it. No one was outside. It was just me and my dog, walking in the rain.

When we finally did get home, I peeled off my wet clothes, kicked off my wet sneakers, and appreciated my warm apartment more than before.

Sometimes it pays to say "why not?" Life is for saying "why not?" This is a reminder for myself to say it more often.

wishes

2011-12-06T14:48:00.001-05:00

On my wishlist this year:

// This bag
// Butterfly push pins
// Trapper hat
// Skyrim
// Portal 2 Plush Turret
// Sonia Kashuk eye palette
// Catching Fire and Mockingjay
// A ukelele
// A bottle of the captain
// Matrushka measuring cups
// these boots

What's something you're wishing for? Do you have to make lists for relatives each year so they have an idea of what to get you? I do and sometimes it's difficult! I'm kind of picky. I would rather someone not waste their money on something I don't really like but I never want to hurt people's feelings. Sometimes gift cards are the best option.

newfound favorites IV

2011-12-02T12:47:00.001-05:00

Today is a very special day, so I will only share one very special favorite. The first issue of Gadchick is finally here! (crowd goes wild) Settle down people! You can now check it out. Also, might I suggest you link your Facebook account to Issuu (it's super easy) so you can give it a thumbs up! AND I will love you even more if you tweet about it. Thanks to Diana for making this possible!

a stair as a shelf

2011-12-01T10:52:00.001-05:00

I've been trying to get more and more projects done around here since I have some time to actually get stuff done. One project that's been needing finishing was my make up table. For my make up table, I use a stair. What? Yeah. We went to The Home Depot a while ago and were thinking of creative ways to make shelving. (This was when I lived above my Mom.) We found that we could buy unfinished wood meant for staircases and hold them up with pretty wooden mounts. Here is example:

Since I didn't want my make up table to be too big and bulky, I decided to use one of these stair-shelves for the job. Of course I never really finished the project of organizing a place for everything, so this is what my make up table looked like.

It was a mess. I cleared everything off, got rid of stuff I don't use anymore and set off to finish my make up table.

Since my bedroom is an off-white color, the light colored wood doesn't really stick out much. I wanted a more grounded look so I decided to stain the wood a color, using paint!

After dismounting it, I had to sand off all the dirt and then wipe off all the sawdust so I can start painting.

Since the wood is unfinished, it absorbs the paint really well.

After letting it dry, I reattach it to the wall, and organize all my products in ways where it's almost too easy for me to put things away.

You can't see it here but I have cute little storage boxes of products under the shelf.

I even added a stripe of color to the wooden brackets instead of painting them whole.

I love the deep color and the organization now. I do still need to seal it but I'm going to wait until the warmer months so I can do it outside. So there we go, make up table project, check!

all because of the top knot

2011-11-28T11:33:00.001-05:00

In the past, I've been able to chop off my hair, bleach it, dye it, even shave it without a second thought. I'm a "it will always grow back" kinda girl. But this time, it took me a while. I'm not even sure why. My hair was so long and crazy that I was putting into a top knot almost every day. I just didn't want to deal with it! I am so glad I finally cut it, much to the chagrin of my husband, but that's okay.

I had a great holiday weekend. I got to see family and even had the pleasure of having my 4 year old nephew Joshua stay with us for a couple days. What I learned from his stay: I love tickling him, but those kicks to my boobs... not so much.

I hope your weekend was wonderful and that you ate so much you couldn't move.

gaming with a manicure

2011-11-23T16:12:00.001-05:00

My first article is up on the Gadchick blog. If you haven't checked out the awesomeness that is Gadchick, you should do so. The first issue of the magazine is out December 1st and I can't wait to see it. To all my new frands that came over from Gadchick, hello!

I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Eat seconds in honor of the Indians and stuff.

the moment when I knew

2011-11-15T13:21:00.001-05:00

with the end comes a new beginning

2011-11-14T11:15:00.000-05:00

Can you believe it's almost the end of the year? The good thing about that is it's almost the beginning of next year! Do you know what that means? Lots of resolutions that will soon be abandoned! On a less depressing note, it also means new calendars and planners. Let's just hope you keep up your resolution to be more organized. (I may or may not be talking to myself here) I always think these make great gifts and I may or may not be coming up with some home-made calendars as some Christmas gifts of my own. Anyways, let's take a peek at some cute calendars I have found.

This Botanical calendar from the Paper Source is one of the prettiest!

This All Year Round Journal has fill in the blank dates so no page is wasted!

The illustrations on this mini calendar are just too cute!

This Andy Warhol wall calendar will add some art to your "hols". Do you get it? No? Oh well.

Beautiful in its simplicity, the Look To Tomorrow day planner is sure to calm the OCD in all of us.

I love the patterns and images the Paper Source comes us with and this calendar shows 'em off!

This art-deco inspired pocket planner is full of inspiration quotes, lovely fonts, and is definitely my favorite!

Don't you agree these would make some great gifts? Which one is your favorite?

newfound favorites III

2011-11-11T16:27:00.001-05:00

This weeks list of completely random, completely "me" , favorites! Enjoy!

1// Erin and Stefanie of Oh So Lovely Vintage just got back on a vacation from Thailand. Check out their pictures of their vacation here and we can both be jealous together.

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2// While obviously South Park is not a NEW favorite, this gif of Butters is new. He is my FAVORITE. Have you been watching the new South Park episodes? (I can't believe what they did to my girlfriend Natalie Portman) (What? You don't claim celebrities as your fake significant others? Weird.)

3// One of my new favorite songs by Warpaint, Billie Holiday. I wish I played an instrument just so I can be in a bad ass, all girl band.

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4// I'm really trying to get back in the swing of eating healthy. My main goal right now is keeping healthy food like this in my house. Which means more frequent trips to the grocery store, which I hate, but that's okay!

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5// This is Christina Applegate and Will Arnet spying on their cool neighbors. Do you guys watch Up All Night? It's a new show on NBC and it's really growing on me. It has it's funny moments and it even has Maya Rudolf in it! Check it out here.

Hope you all enjoy your weekend!

taking a cue : the virgin suicides

2011-11-09T15:52:00.000-05:00

Cecilia isn't in the movie for long, if you've seen it or if you remember the title of the movie, you probably know why. I always have a soft spot for girls in distress. I'd like to imagine that lace dress was her favorite and she wore it everyday that summer. This outfit is inspired by Cecilia.

Have you seen the movie? What did you think of it? It's on Netflix Instant if you'd like to give it a watch.

treat yo self : at-home spa day

2011-11-06T16:32:00.002-05:00

I've been pinching pennys around here but that doesn't mean I have to give up the spoil-myself-everyday lifestyle I'm used to. Sometimes a girl's just got to indulge! Here are my tips for having an at-home spa day.

1// This clay mask is a little bit of a splurge but you get a lot of uses out of it and it makes your face look and feel amazing!

2// Break out your cute tea cups, it's time to get fancy! This IS a special occasion!

3// Everyone loves a pretty smile and you'll love yours even more if you brighten it up a little. Treat yourself to a box of whitening strips to use while you soak in the tub.

4// These products are nothing short of a miracle. You've never felt your hair be so soft after you use this hair mask.

5// Not only is black tea great to sip on, but save the bags after you use them and when they get cool, put them over your eyes to de-puff.

6// Laughing makes you feel better, so grab a book that will make you giggle. My pick is Mindy Kaling's new book.

I hope you all are enjoying your weekends! I'm gunna go jump in a bubble bath! Enjoy!

All images from their linked sources; bathtub, ocean, and bubbles pics from weheartit.

air plants

2011-11-01T11:00:00.000-04:00

I'm really good at killing things. Wait, that sounds pretty awful. I'm really bad at keeping things alive. Err... Okay. I have the opposite of a green thumb (a red thumb?). I have managed to keep some plants outside alive, much to my amazement, but I am sure this October snow we just had is going to mess them up. However, I have never really managed to keep any plants inside alive. I've never even given succulents a go even though they don't require much effort, that's how low I think of my plant keeping skills. When I read about air plants I thought, finally, a plant I may actually be able to keep alive. They don't need soil, only a little bit of light, and water once a week? That sounds do-able.

These are definitely going on my Christmas list this year. All photos from toHOLD on Etsy.

we like turtles

2011-10-31T20:38:00.001-04:00

With the snow storm this weekend and lack of funds, we didn't go out this Halloween weekend. We did however paint our faces to give out candy to the few kids who live in our apartment complex. The only bad thing is I have a lot of left over candy that I need to get rid of or I will eat it all! Happy Halloween!

a geometric painting diy

2011-10-29T18:57:00.000-04:00

I'm kind of intro triangles. Okay, really into triangles. You've probably noticed but haven't said anything because you don't want to make me feel awkward or anything. It's cool, I know it's weird. To take my triangle love to the next level, the 3rd base kind of level, I decided to do a geometric painting as an ode to triangles. If you've got a fetish for triangles, or any geometric shape for that matter, you can do it too. Believe me, I have zero talent in pretty much all areas of life, so if you do it, show me a picture so I can see how much better your painting is than mine so I can secretly hate you. Anyways, here we go.

I'm poor. It's true. So whenever my husband is able to bring home craft supplies from his work, I get giddy. He told me they had some canvas material and wood, so he could build me a giant canvas. I freaked out. Doing this type of geometric painting is super easy but people will still be impressed and think you're talented. Just kidding, it's super hard and I have loads of talent in painting... and stuff. Just kidding, it's easy and I suck at life. SO, you need paint. I used tempera since that's what my husband brought home for me. Also, it washes off easily and I may or may not have gotten it everywhere when doing this...

I made this color scheme before I started painting. Are you impressed at how close it comes to the actual painting, cause I am. I came up with this color scheme before I started painting because I wanted to make sure all the colors looked good together. Also, since I was going to be painting such a huge canvas, I needed the colors to be cohesive with the rest of my living room. I highly suggest mixing large quantities of your paints before hand. I used to always come up with an awesome color and then would run out of it and couldn't quite get the same color again. So now I mix large quantities and store the paint in water bottles. See, sometimes I learn from my mistakes!

If you buy a real canvas, it will most likely already be white. I had to paint mine white. I had to paint it white three times actually. It was annoying. If you don't want your lines white, then paint your background whatever color you want, just remember, you will be painting your shapes over this color so you need to take that into consideration.

After your background is dry, it's time to grab your masking tape. This tape is awesome as it's sticky enough to stay put and not let too much paint under it but not too sticky that it will pull up paint.

It wasn't too difficult to do only triangles but it did take a while. I tried my best to do different sized triangles and to keep the lines interesting so as to have a good composition. (Did you believe that? I don't know what I'm talking about really.) I suggest watching a funny show like Community while doing this, it helps.

As you can see, I picked some of the largest triangles and painted them one of my five colors. I really wanted to keep from having one color more present than the others and I wanted to keep the pretty evenly spread.

I didn't want the triangles to be too flat, so I added white to each of the colors and highlighted them in different ways just to give them a little bit of dimension.

Now it's time for the most gratifying part of this project, peeling off the tape. It comes off really easily, just take your time.

You can see there were a few spots where the paint bled under the tape but just get out your white paint and fix up those white lines.

Here is the painting hanging in my living room all pretty-like. What do you think? I like it! If you try out this DIY or something like it, let me see, I would love to check it out.

newfound favorites II

2011-10-28T15:47:00.001-04:00

It's time for another round of favorite finds from around the web. This is a pretty random assortment but they are all lovely! Enjoy!

1) Do you like pretty pictures? Sure you do. Cheek and Tongue is Janessa's blog and it's chock full of amazing pictures. Check them out, they are pretty dreamy.

Youth Lagoon - Montana from Tyler T Williams on Vimeo.
2. I've been pretty obsessed with this song and video since my friend Chris showed it to me a couple weeks back.

3. I love this on-the-go picnic set up, complete with real grass and a paint by numbers painting. It's pretty cute but I'm not sure how long that grass would last. Check out the DIY here.

4. This very clever Halloween costume in comic book strip form. See what is was here.

5. Check out this video about how video games really are art. It must be true if PBS says it.

falling

2011-10-27T12:27:00.002-04:00

Autumn is my favorite season and I've been trying to make the most of it despite being bombarded with crazy life stuff this month. Will and I are dealing with a huge court case, there has been a major unforeseen change with my employment, and then, just to ice the cake, life decides to throw in some car issues and relationship problems into the mix. But let's not dwell on that crap. I'm dealing with things the best I can and I know it will get better eventually.

The weather has been getting cool so I've been breaking out all my old sweaters and boots. On a side note, I'm always pretty proud of myself whenever I throw on an old sweater only because I am amazed that it has lasted a couple seasons without me ruining it. That's how bad I am at laundry, I get excited when things don't get ruined.

I hope you have been enjoying the changing seasons wherever you are. To end things on a great note, here is an awkward picture of me standing in front of a water powered flour mill from the early 1800's, because that's the kind of thing I like to stand in front of. Have a super awesome day.

day trippin' : hanging out in philly

2011-10-10T11:52:00.002-04:00

On Sunday Will and I went down to Philly to see our good friend Iovanni. We had lunch, some drinks, and hung out around Outfest, a gay pride street festival. It was tons of fun but there were a LOT of people there and I'm not too fond of crowds. Also, on literally every corner, there was someone with a microphone condemning all the gays to hell, so that was not so fun. Here are some pictures from our afternoon.

Yeah, you like that last one, don't you. Sexaaayyyyy. Hope you enjoyed your weekend as well!

a day at the aquarium

2011-10-07T13:00:00.000-04:00

My brother in law was in town for a few days and he is going to be leaving the country in a couple months so we wanted to treat him to some fun activities. Will took him up to Manhattan on Tuesday and on Wednesday, we made a day trip out to Camden to the aquarium. The aquarium is right across the river from Philly and the boys spent the evening downtown while I went back to work. This is the third time I have been to this aquarium but this was definitely the best visit. We went so early that hardly anyone was there. My favorite part? The jellyfish. I would like one of my own some day. (I only brought my cell phone so sorry for the quality of the pictures but I still wanted to share.)

newfound favorites I

2011-09-28T11:09:00.000-04:00

I've been really consumed with caring how many views my blog was getting and I realized that was really stupid. Like... extremely stupid. I'm not running a business or trying to sell something, why do I care how many people view my weird blog? (I do realize it's pretty weird to post about New York Fashion Week and First Person Shooter video games on the same blog.) I started doing less personal posts, then really personal posts, and posts I probably wouldn't want to read myself! So, I took a step back and asked myself: Why do I have a blog? I like sharing things. So, I have come up with a feature, like many other of my favorite blogs have, about sharing things I have found online. I love those posts on other blogs because I get to see what people like and learn new things. This feature might be weekly, we will see, but it definitely will be a jumble of all my interests, thus directly reflecting how weird I and this blog truly are. Without further ado, I give you (dun dun DUN)...

1. One of my favorite websites to peruse is Asos and they are having a 48 hour sale on lots o' goodies. Checkitoouuttt!

2. It's Sandwich Week over at Good and this is an article about how wraps are the WORST! I couldn't agree more. Burritos 4 lyfe. Word.

3. You know I can't do one of these without putting a video game in here. Graphics for games are reaching a whole new level, it's incredible. I've already pre-ordered Battlefield 3. Who's gunna play it with me?

4. This Flower Wall DIY was from earlier this month but I think it's SO pretty, I had to share. Kelsie takes the prettiest pictures, I love her blog!

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5. Mindy Kaling, a writer and actress for The Office, wrote this hilarious article about the chicks in chick flicks.

waking up

2011-09-26T09:47:00.000-04:00

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I'm a sucker for talk radio. I've listened to the same morning show for years. I even remember my middle school bus driver playing the show and I used to sit up near the front, as uncool as that is, just so I could hear it better. The people of Elvis Duran and the Morning Show have become important people in my life. It seems really weird to say this but the more I think about it, the more I know it's true. I remember when Elvis wasn't "out of the closet" yet. I remember when Carolina was the crazy single girl, and now she is the crazy married girl. I remember when Danielle gave birth to her second child and Greg T, a child himself, had babies. These are people who are there for me everyday, making me laugh, telling me the news, asking their listeners to share their crazy stories. Yeah, sometimes they make dumb fart jokes or they "wish diarrhea" upon people. They also have extremely heartfelt moments, such as this morning.

This morning The Morning Show had Dr. Oz on. He is a frequent guest of the show and while I never watch his TV show (it's on while I'm working AND don't have cable) I have come to really like him a lot and I would definitely watch it if I could. He often comes on and answers listeners questions, dispels health myths, and talks about ways for people to get healthy. What's not to love about that? Today he came on to talk about a new project he is doing where instead of helping people one on one to get healthy, he is trying to get as many people as he can to get involved with Transformation Nation. It involves 7 easy steps to improving your health and for added incentive, a chance to win a million dollars.

Using Elvis as an example, Dr. Oz started going through what he would do for the program including getting more sleep, telling a friend for support, figuring out his BMI, and getting his blood pressure taken. Dr. Oz took Elvis' blood pressure on the air and said it was in the healthy range but could be lowered. After talking more about the program they then cut to commercials. It was when they came back when it really set in. Elvis said during the break, Dr. Oz was about to head for his next interview when he approached Elvis and told him he wanted to retake his blood pressure. He told him he lied on the air when he told him what his blood pressure was. He retook Elvis' blood pressure and it was the same abnormal number as before. It was SO high that Dr. Oz told Elvis he could have a stroke any day now. It was SO high he had to retake it to make sure! He didn't want to say it on the air the first time because someones health is very personal and he wanted to wait to talk to Elvis privately. Elvis said it was okay to talk about it on the air. After hearing the danger Elvis was in, I started crying! I have been a little emotional lately but hearing that this man who has basically become one of my friends could actually die any day just hurt me so much. Other members of the morning show started crying and saying they would support him to get healthy.

I've been trying to get healthy myself and what happened this morning just reinstated how important it really is. I know my weight is unhealthy and I have never been so motivated to take and keep it off. Also, it isn't just my weight that I need to change. I wake up everyday at 5:30am having had about 6 hours of sleep and rush out the door without breakfast. Why? I can go to sleep earlier. I can start planning healthy, quick breakfasts to take with me on my way to work. There is so much I can do for myself to get healthy. I've been eating at home lately and choosing healthier options MOST of the time. I am definitely sticking with it, not just for me, but also for the people who kinda sorta like me.

So it may seem sort of silly, for me to have people who mean a lot to me when they don't even know me, but today I had a huge awakening. While I have already been on the path of getting healthy, it really struck a cord in how serious and important it is. I really hope Elvis gets healthy, not just so he can keep me sane on my early ride to work, but for his own sake and the sake of those who love him.

Do you have people who don't know you but are part of your every day life?

a laurel wreath

2011-09-23T16:23:00.001-04:00

I got my first tattoo a couple weeks ago. I haven't shared it because I was waiting for it to heal. As you can see, it's a laurel wreath on my right arm. It does have a meaning behind it, it's to serve as a reminder for me to live for myself and not for others, which was an extremely hard thing for me to learn. I picked the laurel wreath to represent this for a couple reasons. I love classic symbolism, it's a very clean and simple design, and the wreath itself stands for triumph and knowledge.

I have known I've wanted this tattoo for more than a year, it just took me some guts to go make the appointment with the girl whose portfolio I had been stalking online. I got the tattoo done by Anna at Revolver Tattoos in New Brunswick, New Jersey. She was very sweet and accommodating. The tattooing itself only took about 45 minutes and yes, it hurt. I have a pretty high tolerance for pain and it was the peeling/itchiness while healing that actually bothered me more.

Before I got my tattoo I had done a ton of research. I researched not only my artist and where I was going to get it done, but also the experiences other girls who have tattoos. Danielle's Tattoo Tuesday feature really helped me understand how many different effects having a tattoo can have on someone. It was also thanks to all my research that I was able to handle some "off" comments I have already received about my tattoo. I knew to expect them because most of the girls have given advice to expect it.

My tattooing experience went really well and there have been times when I have forgotten it was there already. For those of you who are tattooed, this may seem trivial; it is pretty small after all. For those who aren't, it may seem like a big deal. For me, it's perfect. I already feel like it's been there forever.

What do you think about tattoos? Do you have any, or would you ever get one?

a birthday in review

2011-09-21T11:45:00.001-04:00

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It was my birthday on Sunday and that means I got to celebrate all weekend. (where my Virgos at???) I turned 26, which means I am now in my late 20s. I'm okay with that. Although, I might be okay with that because last year I started telling people I was 26 by mistake... Do you remember when you were a kid and your parents had to think for a second before they told you how old they were and you used to think it was crazy that someone couldn't know how old they are because your age is so important? That's me now, I'm the one who has to think for a second. But not right now, because I just turned 26... so it's still pretty fresh. Anyways, I digress...

I had massive amounts of fun this past weekend including seeing my (fake) boyfriend Ryan Gosling in his new movie Drive, which I highly recommend. He was like a dreamy stoic cowboy, but with cars instead of horses. Will also gave me my birthday present, a Kinect! He knows I have been wanting to get more active and EVERYONE knows my love of video games so he thought it would be a good gift and it is! We played it for a little bit and it was tons of fun. Will and I then went to Philly where we hooked up with some friends, went out to dinner at my favorite place Mixtos, and drank about 4 pitchers of coconut mojitos. What? They are delicious...

We then went to a bar where I sang karaoke while my mostly gay entourage cheered me on. Now, this is something I thought I could never do. Me? Sing in front of a group of people? No thanks.... But the friends thought it would be great, I figured it would be a great start to a new year of taking chances and living life, and I had some liquid courage to help me out. So I ended up belting out "these boots were made for walking" by Nancy Sinatra and no, I wasn't wearing boots. But for future reference, that song goes over really well in a gay bar, just in case, you know, you're ever in need of a karaoke song to sing at a gay bar.

The rest of the night was filled with different clubs, lots of dancing, laughing, and passing out at a friends. Sunday, my actual birthday, was just as great. The friends, Will, and I went out to eat a late breakfast and when we got back to their place, they surprised me with a delicious cake! YUM! Will and I then went to meet up with my Dad, step-Mom, and step-sister in the city for some good eats and super yummy ice cream. (It's okay to have multiple desserts on your birthday.) Afterwards, we headed home and spent the evening eating leftovers and catching up on our Hulu shows, which is one of my favorite things to do!

It was a pretty awesome birthday celebration if I say so myself. I just wish I had taken pictures! I am so lucky to have such great friends and family to share my special moments with. A year ago, I wrote a list of things I wanted to do this past year and even though I didn't get all of them done, like go on a vacation or lose the amount of weight I wanted, I did do others, like get a tattoo and try to be a better friend! I'm still working on the things I would like to improve about myself. The whole being a grown up thing, as boring as it is, is really helpful in keeping my life less stressful. I can't wait to see what I learn and how I change this year. Thanks to everyone, even you internet friends who only know me through my blog, for making my year a good one. Here's to the next one!

what I would wear if money and weird looks didn't matter

2011-09-21T10:53:00.000-04:00

NY Fashion week is over but last post I told you I would share some of my not-so-easy-to-wear-on-a-daily-basis favorites.

Here are some of my favorite flapper inspired pieces:

And these are all very different but very ethereal:

Wouldn't the world be a better place if it could be perfectly normal to walk down the street wearing a giant puffy skirt?

To check out more of my top picks and to see who designed what, head on over to my fashion board on pinterest. Also, if you'd like to keep up with what's going on in London Fashion Week, I highly recommend checking out Allie's blog, where she is doing a lovely job of curating her favorites.

from runway to everyday

2011-09-14T12:53:00.000-04:00

So New York Fashion Week is winding down and while some people, not including me, have come to the realization that chances are pretty good they will never own anything walked down those very famous runways, it doesn't mean we have to ignore it! In fact, I am doing the opposite of ignoring it and obsessing. If you check out my pinterest, you can see just how obsessed I am. Now, even if I don't have money to spend on these AMAZING collections, (right now... maybe someday, okay?!) I do have eyes. With those eyes I have put together some real world tips for people like me who need all the help we can get. Here are a few things I've learned from my favorite collections thus far that I can use everyday.

Right now I'm on the hunt for the perfect black, pointed-toe flat. It's so chic and way more grown up than the millions of round toe flats I have. Do these collections give you any inspiration? Also, COMING SOON: my "I Would Never Have An Event To Wear These To" favorites. So stay tuned!

a peek at a book : The Black Apple's Paper Doll Primer

2011-09-13T10:17:00.000-04:00

I've been a fan of Emily's of The Black Apple ever since I saw her whimsical portraits in her etsy shop. She also shares my strange adoration of conjoined twins (more on that later!) When I saw this book by her in my local Paper Source, I flipped! I thought I would give you a peek inside what a gorgeous world Emily has created. The first part of the book introduces characters/dolls from a traveling circus and has different outfits for each. The second part instructs you on how to make paper dolls of your own creation and the third part gives you ideas on what you can do with and to add to your paper doll collection. Enjoy!

Did you play with paper dolls when you were little? I did but I've never made my own and this book has completely inspired me to try it out!

this is my dog being tortured

2011-09-07T12:48:00.000-04:00

Not really, she just acts like she is being tortured. This is her all time least favorite thing in the world: baths. And we have given her plenty of baths lately. Why? She has fleas. Our days have been filled with pesticides, carpet powders, flea shampoos, flea sprays, a very sad dog, and a whole lot of vacuuming. She got fleas while running around the woods at the camp. Let me tell you, this is not fun, but I'm sure you could already tell by those sad puppy dog eyes that just say "help me!" Aww.

DIY: a lined bookcase

2011-09-02T00:13:00.000-04:00

My apartment if off-white. Off-white walls with off-white carpets. It almost makes me want to puke off-white vomit. (Too much? Sorry) When we moved in, we brought our white Ikea furniture with us. White on off-white, not so good. I've been considering painting our bookcases or buying new bookcases and then I stumbled upon some pictures of bookcases that were painted... on the inside. The color made them pop. I instantly fell in love. The truth is, I like my white furniture, I just hate that everything is so bland. So today, Will and I went down to Princeton to visit the Paper Source and we picked our favorite patterned paper. An in-your-face pixelated patterned paper. Here is how we lined our bookcases.

This is what we started out with. As per usual, please ignore the mess.

Make a pouty face and have your significant other remove all the heavy books from the shelves. Just kidding, I did all the work. Just kidding, I didn't.

We laid the bookcase on the carpet to do the rest of the work. While it's on the floor, you can clean off the years of dust that neglected housework left for you on the top of the bookcase. Oh, that's just me? Okay... Since the paper we bought didn't fit perfectly, we had to cut it to size. We put the book shelves on top of the sheet so it would be flat and lined it up with one corner.

I made a crease in the paper where it met up with the wall of the bookcase. This is so I could cut it easily.

Have your significant other take really relevant pictures so you can put this DIY on your blog...

Give him a "what are you doing?" face and cut the strip of paper. I used a carpet knife, which worked perfectly. An exacto knife would work great too.

This is what we used as adhesive. It's Scotch Super 77. This is the first time I've actually used this product and it worked REALLY well. I was so happy with it. Now, I should note, the back of our bookcase was cardboard, so we were really gluing paper to paper. I don't know how well this would work with a wood bookcase. Also, we cleaned the bookcase before using this.

After spraying the back wall of the bookcase, we carefully lined up the cut-to-size paper with a corner. As Will held the paper up, I used the back edge of a paperback book to smooth out the paper as we slowly laid it down onto the adhesive, removing all bubbles. I used a paperback book because of the slightly rounded corner and the straight but flexible edge so it wouldn't rip the paper. This worked great.

If you are a perfectionist, this pattern would be really easy to line up perfectly so you can't see where the papers overlap. I, however, am not a perfectionist. You can see the seam where the papers meet up in the picture below, but with the shelves on, and the books on the shelves, you really can't see this unless you're looking for it.

We used about 3 and a half sheets of paper per bookcase. After we had the case covered, I used a dry paper towel to wipe off any excess adhesive that got onto the paper. The glue easily rolled up and came off. For the walls of the bookcase, I had to use multi-purpose Windex to take off the adhesive but it came off just as easily. Here it is, all done.

Here it is with the books put back. I love how the paper gives the shelves more depth. It has become a much more substantial piece of furniture instead of just floating in a world of off-whiteness.

We finished up our matching bookcase and we were good to go! I even spray painted my "laugh" plaque to match. You can see it on the original bookcase picture in black.

So what do you think? Worth it or worth it? :)

a girl on games : Portal

2011-08-24T14:56:00.001-04:00

My friend showed me this amazing Portal video. Anyone who knows video games knows Portal. How awesome would a Portal movie be? Probably this awesome...

color inspiration : navy

2011-08-23T17:30:00.000-04:00

There are few colors that I have loved season after season, year after year. Navy is one of them. Although this shouldn't come as a surprise as I have shared my love for all things nautical here, and navy is a big part of that. I just think navy is a staple, a neutral, but also a color that stands out. Plus, it's classy as hell. And yes, I do wear it with black. Why not?

It's been in the last year or so that I have really started to get a grasp of what my own personal style is, and yet it is still constantly changing. So for me, a color that lasts through this is pretty impressive. I remember in junior high I used to wear my favorite tshirt as often as I possibly could. It was navy and it said "Nueva York" across the front. I'm pretty sure I wore it till it fell apart.

Here are some inspirational pictures featuring one of my true loves, navy. Enjoy.

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cape and cardi

turban and heels

all dresses

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Is there a color you have always loved? What about a color you used to hate but now like? I would love to hear what you guys think.

August Break : a weeks end

2011-08-21T22:19:00.002-04:00

On Saturday, Will and I hung out with Joshua, my awesome nephew. He is hilarious and too cute for his own good. We hung out at my mom's house. It was such a pretty day so we spent most of it outside. We tried swimming but the water was way too cold. Later that evening, Will and I headed over to my friend Nina's house to eat up some delicious crabs they caught on the bay. It was such a treat!

Today, I hung out with my good friend Amanda. We had our girl talk time, ate yummy food, saw Rise of the Planet of the Apes, and got soaked in the pouring rain. On our way home, I managed to drop my tote bag in a giant puddle and get my keys locked in my car! I was pretty bummed but I called up my roadside assistance and they sent over some help right away. Thanks USAA!

I hope you all had an awesome weekend. Here's to a good start to the week!

August Break : making a fool of myself

2011-08-19T11:49:00.000-04:00

I just wrote a paragraph describing my blog for a feature over on Kelly Ann's blog. I don't know when it's going up but I felt pretty silly doing it. I took these pictures to go along with the description. This is just one of 4 awesome masks I got on etsy. They hang above my make up table. You know, to serve as a metaphor and remind me of the mask I am putting on. Just kidding, I'm not that deep.

and here we are

2011-08-17T20:13:00.000-04:00

The last couple days have been full of ups and downs. Friday I spent the night cooking for Saturday, when I had a bunch of friends over at the camp. Things were going well and everyone was having fun until too many drinks were had. Feelings were hurt and I am unsure about how to move forward. I feel like this has been happening to me so much that I am now changing. I am not the same person I used to be. I don't know if that's good or bad, really. To top it all off, on Monday I got food poisoning. It was awful and I won't go into details but I was really sick. Tuesday, I was still recovering, and today I am about 80% well. Sorry if the mood on my blog has been depressing as of late. Hopefully things look up.

August Break : in the car

2011-08-10T22:32:00.001-04:00

At lot of my days are spent in the car. I think I live in a very pretty area and I don't mind driving. I just hate bad drivers. Also, don't worry about that last one, I was parked.

I used rollip.com to edit these pictures. I lost a lot of the quality (I took these with a dslr) but I like the colors and I suck at editing pictures. Do you think it's worth it?

Growing up alone

2011-08-10T10:40:00.000-04:00

I have an older brother, a younger sister, a mom, and a dad. I grew up with all of them, but I have always felt alone. As soon as problems arose, my brother left and never turned back. I was put on a side burner while my sister, who was spiraling out of control, became the main focus of our family. That was 10 years ago and it is still true today. My mom had, and still has, her own issues. My dad has a new family.

I just recently put a stop to me being the go-between for my parents.

I just recently put a stop to a completely destructive relationship with my sister.

I am now standing up for myself, as only I can and as only I will.

August Break : from bed

2011-08-09T22:30:00.002-04:00

I'm already in bed, kinda forgot about my picture of the day. I'll try to make it a good one tomorrow.

August Break : lucky

2011-08-08T22:08:00.000-04:00

Today I was in a weird mood, but it got better when I found out I got my all time favorite magazine, Lucky. Now please excuse me while I curl up and reread it for the millionth time. Also, please send all your love and prayers to the city of London. I don't understand how people can destroy their own city. You aren't sending any real message, you are only being destructive. Stop the riots!

August Break : water logged

2011-08-07T20:24:00.001-04:00

Have you ever had one of those days that started off rocky but then it got really awesome? That's how my day went. A weird morning with miscommunications led into an afternoon at the camp with my Mom, sister, and nephew. We swam, enjoyed the water park, and zipped down the water slides. After being thoroughly water logged, Will and I headed to Chipotle to pick up some burritos and enjoy them in bed while watching Limitless.

That feeling when you are so tired and you hop into your familiar bed, the sheets cool and crisp, wrapped around you. Yeah, that. That's what it's all for. I hope you all enjoyed your weekends.

August Break : a one for the books

2011-08-06T22:53:00.002-04:00

I had an awesome day. First, I downloaded a new game, From Dust which I got to play for a little while. Then I went to lunch, and to see Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows 2 for the second time with my awesome friend Amanda. We are so similar is scary. And by scary I mean awesome. Then, when Will got home, we went out to Ruby Tuesdays which has my favorite drinks Mango Mojitos!!! Seriously, if you go to Ruby Tuesdays, get one. They are incredible. I may or may not be slightly inebriated from said drinks still. And by that I mean I am. I was going to take a picture of my drink but it was too dark in there. Anyways, this is a pretty picture for my pretty day. Thanks friends!

August Break : nice and neat

2011-08-05T20:48:00.002-04:00

Don't be scared. That mysterious black creature is just Chloe. Those with black furry friends know how hard it is to take pictures of them. This is my dresser, which has probably only looked like this when I moved into my apartment. I usually have piles of clothes on top of it. Part of my Project Grown up plans were to organize my things better and I figured it was easier for me to use the closet and Will to use the drawers. I finally took out all my clothes, cleared off the top of the dresser, and took a picture as proof for I'm not sure how long this will last. Also, while putting Wills clothes in the drawers, I became envious. I like his clothes better than mine. Is that weird? I feel like purging a lot of my clothes but I don't want to regret it. More on this later...

I hope you all have very fun and sun-filled weekends!

P.S. I took off my Google button because I found out it wasn't working! (Thanks Sarah!) So if you use Google Friend Connect, you can now add this blog as I have put the widget back on the sidebar. Dankeschön!

August Break : with a few minutes to spare

2011-08-04T23:21:00.001-04:00

It's 11:15pm. I made it. I'm posting today's picture! Aren't you so proud of me? Truth is, I was saving it for tonight because we had plans to go to the county fair after work. Will met up with me, we met up with some friends, and then we proceeded to abandon them as they wanted to go on all the dizzying rides and I wanted to see all the fuzzy animals. I had fun! I'm eating some fried Oreos as I type this. It's pretty messy, but so worth it. Jealous? Thought so.

August Break: two for one

2011-08-03T08:27:00.001-04:00

So, it really doesn't surprise me that I skipped the SECOND day into a project. Also, I don't really have an excuse. I actually had an impromptu day off. I did however manage to take a picture yesterday, I'm just getting around to posting it now.

It's obviously pretty underwhelming. I even wrote on it to distract from the boring-ness. I was stuck in traffic, at 1 in the afternoon. BUT I was on my way to my friend Nina's apartment where we chatted, caught up on Curb Your Enthusiasm, and ate yummy Chinese food. Needless to say, my day got much better after this traffic jam.

Since this is a two for one post, I thought I should stick with the "take a picture of a road with my cell phone" theme. The only thing I look forward to on my way to work at 5:30 is the sky. It's always so pretty when the sun is still rising. This picture is again taken with my cell phone so you can't really see how glorious it was, but the colors are pretty, no?

I'll try to end my streak of road photos and start my streak of posting everyday. Deal? Deal.

August Break: best friends

2011-08-01T10:20:00.000-04:00

This is the first time I am participating in a multi-blogger feature. Susannah is hosting August Break, a gentle reminder to capture the memories of your summer! I am going to try my hardest (really!) to post one picture a day.

I took this instax yesterday. It's Iovanni and my husband William. Iovanni started working with William around the same time we started dating. They quickly became best friends and it wasn't long until I was the third wheel. Iovanni is one of the most thoughtful and caring people I have ever met. Even though he now lives in Philly, we try to see him as often as we can and yesterday we spent a fun- filled, sun-filled day at the camp with a bunch of friends. Iovanni is an amazing friend and we are so glad to know him! Love you, Iova!

a girl on games: arcade edition

2011-07-29T16:00:00.002-04:00

Since I'm a through and through Xbox girl, when I say arcade games I mean games you can download onto your console through Xbox to play. Since I'm nice (just kidding- it was a coincidence) 2 of the 3 games I am profiling are also available from the Playstation Network, or PSN. Since these games are downloadable, that means they don't have the type of visuals a disc game would have. Basically, don't expect the graphics or game play to blow you out of the water. These games do, however, hold their own. Without further ado, let

me introduce you to three of some of my favorite arcade games.

First up is the stunning Limbo. It's a 2D side-scroller which just means it's like those Mario Brother games you played as a kid, moving the characters from the left side of the screen to the right. While the game play seems simplistic, and it really is, it's still a challenge and it's still beautiful. The film noir styling and lack of color gives Limbo an intriguingly creepy feeling.

You start the game playing a name-less boy in search of his sister. You're not really sure why she is missing or where you are (some kind of forest that leads to an abandoned industrial-type land) and you never really find out. As with the monochrome design and ambient soundtrack, the lack of a specific story line only adds to the mystery and intrigue of the game.

The games physics system is the real main challenge. Getting across the environment without falling down steep drops, swinging from ropes, climbing ladders, you really do it all. However, I should warn you. You will die. A lot. It's basically a die and restart kind of game but luckily the game doesn't send you back to the start every time you fail.

See that giant spider there? I'm sure you didn't miss him. He is one of the few antagonists in the game. You only actually see a couple other people the entire time you are playing and they usually end up trying to crush you with giant boulders.

See? Pretty rude.

This is a great game. You can get it on either Xbox live or PSN.

Next up...

Aww. Isn't that a cute title? It's pronounced "eelo-meelo" and it is probably the cutest game I have ever played. I mean, just look at these guys...

The blue one is Ilo and the red one is Milo. Or maybe it's switched. Either way, they are adorable. Ilomilo is a 3D puzzle game. You play as both characters who are, of course, on opposite sides of the puzzle and your goal is to get them together so they can have picnics and tea parties. Yeah, I'm not joking. Cute overload, right?

They are so close yet so far! You have to get the characters to meet each other face to face, like this...

And when you do, they do a dance. Also, see that little guy on Milo's (the red one) back? There will be 3 of those little guys on each puzzle and you just pick them up and carry them with you, collecting all of them all the time unlocks more puzzles.

The puzzles start of easy and get more difficult, as with most puzzle games. You can pick up certain blocks and place them to fill gaps so you can cross. One of my favorite characters in the game is named Sebastian, he helps you out when you need it. This game is only available on Xbox live, so sorry PS cute-lovers. Get an Xbox.

And last but not least...

You didn't think I could profile games and not include a First Person Shooter, did you? Good. Now, quick history lesson. What was happening in 1943? WWII is what. This game puts you smack dab in the Pacific playing as either the Americans or Japanese.

There are so many awesome features about this game that I love. One, the map size. You literally start off on a battleship and take a boat to an island to capture. I feel like the map sizes are a perfect size. What makes them not too-big? Oh yeah...

You can drive vehicles! Boats, tanks, jeeps, and even... wait for it... AIRPLANES! Whaattt???!! I know right. How awesome is that? Remember, this is a downloadable game so that stuff is pretty rare.

Now this is a capture the flag type of game with 5 "bases" to capture on each map. The more flags you have, the quicker your opponents bar will go down, the sooner you win the game. Speaking of opponents, there can be up to 24 people playing on a map at a time. Crazy, right?

Now there are a few things that had to be cut down. You can only choose from 3 classes: infantry, rifleman, and scout. Also, there are only 3 maps, but you play each map twice in a row, just on the opposite team the second time. You can also play Air Superiority, which is just airplanes trying to shoot each other down, which can be fun too. The only thing about this game is sometimes the servers go crazy and there is major lag but I haven't noticed it lately. Check out Battlefield 1943 on both Xbox live and PSN.

What are some of your favorite arcade games? Is there anything video game related you would like me to feature? Let me know!

On walks and such...

2011-07-28T12:32:00.000-04:00

The past week has been dreadfully hot here on the east coast. The last couple days it has cooled off a bit and has been more bearable, but of course, now I am stuck inside watching men paint a house. It's okay, I am getting paid for it. So when I DID have some free time, you know, when it was a bajillion degrees out, I took Chloe for a nice long walk.

We have some awesome paths in my town that I really don't use enough. (cough-I-still-want-a-bike-William-cough) There are some bike paths that even lead down to the canals in Princeton. I'd LOVE to ride them before this summer is up! I think I'm going to add that to my never ending list of goals.

Anyways, here is proof we went on said walk, since I know you don't believe anything I say. Just kidding, you totally do, which is funny to me.

When we got back to the apartment, Chloe pretty much collapsed. As you can see, she is halfway onto the tile in the kitchen. This is rare. Of course she would like to be fully on the cool tile but she is scared of narrow spaces and this is about as far as she can go. Yeah, she's special.

late to the game : pinterest

2011-07-27T16:20:00.001-04:00

I know, I know, everyone and their mother has been on Pinterest for a while. I discovered it right along with you guys but never signed up. I missed having the ability of saving things I liked when I had tumblr so I finally took the plunge. For those of you who don't know, Pinterest is an image board where you "pin" things you like. You can have multiple "boards" you pin to so you can organize your favorites. This is what it looks like.

As you can see, you can save images of DIY things you want to try, a recipe you'd love to test out, clothes you would like to save up for, and any kind of inspiring or pretty image you can imagine. What I love about Pinterest is that instead of me saving images to my computer, I can now save the image and have the link back to where it came from. This is SO helpful. Also, a big plus is the built in organization it has because I certainly don't have any natural talent in that department.

Here are a few of my recent favorites:

1) triangle love ,2) two tone shoes, 3) colorblock dress, 4) hand-stitched bag, 5) geometric, 6) cool tattoo

taking a cue : Rabbit Hole

2011-07-26T15:02:00.000-04:00

I saw the movie Rabbit Hole last month. I really enjoyed it. I've never really been much of a fan of Nicole Kidman and I'm not even sure why. I thought she was incredible in this movie. She plays the part of a mother who just recently lost her child in a car accident. Instead of grieving with her husband, played by Aaron Eckhart, at group meetings for couples who have lost their children, she instead befriends the teenage boy who hit her son. This movie is very raw and moving. I loved the neutrals and washed out colors. The acting was amazing. Kidman's character Becca is always seen in very comfortable, neutral clothing. Even though her clothes are tailored, they are also loose. I feel like her wardrobe does a great job of pinpointing her depression and confusion.

Images are screen shots from the movie.

Check out these blogs!

2011-07-19T12:24:00.000-04:00

I have a lot of blogs that I read daily and each for different reasons. Here are just a few of my favorites.

Allie is a girl after my own heart. On her blog she shares inspiring literary quotes, amazing movie reviews, and fashion groupings based on travel destinations. She also loves Parks & Rec, Harry Potter, and is one of the few who has seen and loved Summer Heights High! Check out here blog No Small Dreams.

Kelly Ann has a beautiful blog which she recently made even prettier! She has a great eye for amazing photos and I love to see the ones she finds and shares on her blog. She makes great playlists and often shares pretty things she has found across the internet. See what Kelly Ann is sharing on her blog The Flowerchild Dwelling.

Emma is the owner of Red Velvet Sweet Shop and her blog is chock-full of yummy recipes. She also shares daily outfit posts and very insightful book reviews. Emma has a great sense of humor and is jaw-dropping-ly stunning! Check out her blog Food Coma.

Original images via each lovely ladies blog, respectfully.

Project Grown Up: moving that body!

2011-07-19T10:22:00.000-04:00

Since I have a blog, some of my failures are documented. Like the time I "committed" to changing my life and getting healthy once and for all. Yeah, not so much. It worked well for a while, and I lost some weight, but I have actually gained it back and then some. I figured out what happened. The change I made was too drastic and too time consuming to keep up with. Also, when it comes down to it, I love food too much. I'd rather not eat anything than have to eat cardboard disguised as bread. Bread is a delicious, soft, squishy piece of heaven and those healthy, one point, made of recycled newspaper and bird seed type breads should be illegal, honestly.

Anyways, I still want to lose weight. Since my schedule has changed up, I am finally getting a full nights sleep on weekdays. Also, my back, which battled sciatica, won and is finally better! I have started taking Chloe on longer walks AND thanks to one of my favorite blogging girls, Moorea Seal, I was introduced to a fun exercise plan! The following plans are from Downtownn which gives tons of healthy living tips. I'm hoping these add-more-as-you-go plans will be easier for me to complete and stick with long term.

I'm going to print these out and follow along. Here's to hoping exercising can be something I learn to enjoy!

Project Grown Up: bitch is the new black.

2011-07-18T10:23:00.000-04:00

It's really hard to blog about personal things because I don't want to cross the line of what's appropriate to talk about and what's not. The following might seem a little vague, but it's important to me that I express it.

I've recently had an issue come up with one of my jobs and it put in me in an awkward position. Now, that position wouldn't have been so awkward if I was perfectly content asking for things I deserve, but I do. Part of this Project Grown Up has been for me to not only take care of things I need to, but also for me to start to change my mindset when I need to deal with issues like this.

After getting a phone call hearing how things were going to change for the next 3 weeks at work, I froze. I was given no previous notice, and this issue would effect me both time-wise and monetarily. This wasn't right. I am not someone who feels privileged to have things a certain way, don't get me wrong, but after working for the same people for 5 years, you would think they could have the decency to think about how this would effect me.

I hung up and I thought. Was I overreacting? No. Should they have given me some kind of warning over a major change like this? Yes. Do I deserve to get treated fairly? Of course!

Why then was it so difficult for me to call them back, and tell them how this was effecting me, and offer a new, more "fair" alternative to what they told me would happen? The truth is, I am a wimp. In other ways, I am strong, but in demanding things I deserve, I am inexperienced. This is going to change. I did actually make that phone call and they gave me what I asked for, but not without giving me grief about it. Everyone is out for themselves in this world, and if I'm not, then I'm going to get stepped on. I stood up for myself but this is only the beginning. I am done with taking rude remarks from people and thinking, "they don't really know how mean they are being, they are just like that." I am going to stop them and tell them exactly what they just did. I am going to get what I want out of this life because it is my own. No one else will do it for me, and yeah, it might be tough to get used to, but I will get used to it. As Tina Fey so eloquently put it, "Bitch is the new black."

if I told you I shaved my head, would you believe me?

2011-06-24T23:03:00.000-04:00

Cause I did.

Pretty Pieces

2011-06-20T12:50:00.002-04:00

I find a lot of things I love online. Instead of adding them to the extremely unorganized list that has become of my Bookmarks, I thought I would share them with you. Here is Pretty Pieces.

One of my (and apparently a lot of the blog world's) favorite band is releasing a new album. I heard Bon Iver cover "I Can't Make You Love Me" on Jimmy Fallon and fell in love with their rendition. Listen to it here in all it's glory, and yes, it will be on their new album, Calgary, out tomorrow.

This Jonathan Adler Mug found here

The gorgeous necklaces @ Sadie Designs

These pretty chalkboard tags

Erin Tyner's lovely pictures

And last but not least, this amazing video, found via Nomadic D.

Bon Iver Calgary Album Cover found via Google Images.

the uge

2011-06-08T16:10:00.000-04:00

In the midst of making plans for my Project Grown Up, I went through a family crisis. If I DID have regular readers, this is where I would apologize for the lack of posts, but since I do not, I will instead cry softly to myself.

Kidding (kind of). So things were put on hold to deal. Now, I would get into the details, since this is my personal blog and all, but since most of my crazy drama has to do with other people, I am not sure how I feel about putting all of that out there for the world to see, for their sake. For now, I will just leave it at: stuff happened, I dealt with it and will continue to do so. Isn't this vagueness annoying? I thought so.

So I have begun my planning! Doing this research has been kind of fun, honestly. Good thing I love to read and learn about stuff. I hope you guys will enjoy my upcoming posts on the matter as well. So, I was in my room taking some "before" shots of my make up table and dresser which I will die of embarrassment from later when I post them... and I was just messing around with my camera, pretending I can take pictures. Let's over analyze them, shall we?

the fingers are not in focus, what does that MEAN? also, nice arm hair

don't wipe your screen, that layer of dust is on my mirror. i feel it adds a bit of mystery... don't you think?

i totally cleared away other stuff for this "pretty shot". ps, I found that hair band. is that gross?

the strap of the camera in the bottom right really adds to the point of view.....

Question: does anyone know why blogger always rotates my vertical pictures and is there a way to fix it? I upload my photos to photobucket but it still does it.

a lil bit rock&roll

2011-06-07T20:05:00.000-04:00


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Clockwise from top left: Wood Look Geeky Retro Glasses Pieces Lone Dual Color Sunglasses Wayfarer Sunglasses Vivienne Westwood Purple Clutch Bag Premium Weave Tassel Bag Leather Portfolio Clutch Rose Quartz Ring Watch Strap Bracelets Carved Wood and Metal Ring

Sometimes you need a little rock 'n roll attitude to take care of sh*t. The I-don't-care-what-you-think mindset. Take care of yourself, this is your life. Put some music on, dance around, and don't give a fuuuuuuu

Project Grown Up Intro

2011-05-18T15:51:00.000-04:00

Recently, I have read a book called The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin. This book has completely inspired me. Gretchen took a year of her life and filled it with resolutions and goals so she could be happier. As she put it, "the days are long, but the years are short" so she wanted to start living happy!

While reading her book, which I highly recommend, I learned more about myself. You start thinking about the things you do to be happy and whether or not they truly do make you happy. I have a problem with getting "addicted" to things. I start spending all my time with certain people, causing us to get annoyed with each other. I find a video game I love and play it everyday until it becomes something I hate. I eat my favorite food everyday until I don't enjoy it anymore! While they may have started out making me happy, my behavior to the things I enjoyed were making me unhappy. Does anyone else do this?

While reading Gretchen's book, for which she also has a blog for here, I was instantly inspired to start my own happiness project but while I was thinking of the resolutions I wanted to keep, I realized they all shared a theme: being a grown up! This may sound pretty funny, but let me explain...

A lot of things make me happy. I am one of those people that, even though I am driving to work at 6 in the morning, I can appreciate the sunrise and the nice weather. Even if it's raining, I think, "Great! Everything will be so green!" Now, I'm not saying I'm the most happy-go-lucky girl in the world. I'm definitely not. So instead of thinking what makes me happy, it was much easier for me to think of things that make me unhappy, and how I can fix them!

Being a perpetual procrastinator, the things that were making me the most unhappy and giving me the most stress were things any reasonable adult would have taken care of. I would let things pile up into these unapproachable disasters that I felt I couldn't deal with or I would put things off, all the while thinking about them and having the worry eat at my well-being.

This is where my resolutions come in.

These resolutions are basically my areas of focus in this project. These are the things in which I want to improve in order to make my life more simple and less stressful.

I am constantly worried about money. Dealing with some stuff I have been putting off will definitely help out my stress levels! I have been needing to make a budget for a while now. This is the perfect opportunity. I am also going to look into selling things I no longer need or want and making a couple extra bucks. I will also be researching ways of buying smarter, something I never really spend much time looking into but I know I would get so excited if I was able to save money on something I needed. (yeah, I'm dorky like that.)

I often use the excuse of being too busy or too tired to cook so we often end up eating out. We do it so often, I get bored of the food we eat and I start craving yummy, home cooked meals. I look forward to cooking more often, not just for me, but also for William. I will be scouring the internet for quick and easy dinner recipes and smart snack ideas, all the while focusing choosing more healthy options. It would be nice to have fruits and veggies lying around to snack on so I foresee a lot of grocery shopping in my future!

I have so much clutter and disarray in my apartment, it drives me crazy! They say a cluttered house means a cluttered mind and I am sure there is some truth to that. Along with trying to sell the stuff I no longer need or want as I said before, I am looking into completely organizing my closet, craft table, make-up table, desk and even my computer! You would be so ashamed if you see how I organize my pictures (there really is no organization what so ever).

The people in my life who are most important to me effect my own happiness so much! If they are moody, so am I. This is where I am going to focus on strengthening my relationships with William, my family, my friends, and with my co-workers/bosses. I also hope to branch out and try to meet new people and make new friends.

This is similar to my organization resolution. I would like to really deep clean things I have been putting off like my cars, both of them, the sofa covers, the carpets, pretty much anything I may overlook on a regular basis. I also want to work on keeping things generally tidy and forming new habits (like not throwing clothes on the floor or on top of my dresser...)

I spend a lot of time on my phone, in front of the computer, or playing video games, so this resolution is a reminder to enjoy living healthy. I am looking forward to finding new activities to do outside, walking Chloe more, and exercising. I've realized there are some days where I barely walk at all! It's pitiful really. I am also going to do research on the best sunscreens and other healthy things I can do to to add to my life.

Probably the most boring resolution, but a necessary one for a procrastinator like me; this is for me to focus on basic maintenance such as taking Chloe to the vet, renewing my drivers license, going to the dermatologist to get my moles checked out, and getting some things around my apartment fixed. It's oh-so-boring but oh-so-necessary.

I get really stressed when people start asking about my plans. Why? Because I have no idea what they are! I am going to start focusing on my future and the things I would like to accomplish within the next few years. Also, within the immediate future, I need to figure out how my summer schedule is going to be changing with both of my jobs and how to work things out between them. Looking at big picture stuff like health insurance and planning for a family are also within this resolution.

As you can see, my resolutions are all part of being a normal, functioning adult, there in-lies the name Project Grown Up. While some of the things I will be focusing on are dull, some are things I know will really take some weight off my shoulders once I accomplish them. I will be posting about different projects regarding my resolutions.

If you would like to join me, be my guest! I would love to hear how you guys are learning to grow and be more responsible. Otherwise, what are some things you could work on to make you a happier person? I'd love to know. Also, if you have any blog posts touching upon any of these subjects, whether it be simple dinner recipes, planning a budget, or organizing a make-up table, I would love to see them and maybe link over to your blog in upcoming posts. If you don't have a blog but would love to give me some helpful hints, email me at thesetlist@gmail.com.

I'm not sure how long this will last but I'm hoping at least 3 months. Instead of the summer of George, it's gunna be the summer of me growing up! (and it's about time!)

Yeah, we have apps too

2011-05-16T21:49:00.000-04:00

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For the millions of people who don't have an iPhone, but who have an equally awesome smartphone, this one is for you. I have an HTC Droid, and I absolutely love it. One app that everyone and their brother uses is instagram, which is only for iPhones. I have found picplz a perfect replacement. Take a picture, choose from some cool filters, and post it to an array of social networking sites that you can link up to your app. It's aprettycool. Here are some pictures from my gallery.

As someone with a horrible memory, I think taking pictures of your everyday life helps you remember the things you would otherwise forget in a few years. I can't always carry my d-slr with me everywhere so this is a great second option. What do you guys like to take pictures of?

Kids these days...

2011-05-10T08:32:00.000-04:00

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With social networking more prevalent in our lives today than ever before, things like social norms are bound to change. While listening to the radio on my way to work, a morning show was talking about how one of the DJs wife found out an old childhood friend just got married... over facebook. The morning show went on to talk about how rude that is and that people don't have the decency to call anyone anymore.

I was completely in shock. Now, this is where I am coming from. I am a shy person, first off. Second, when I got married, I told my close relatives and close friends, and other people found out one way or another... We didn't have a big ceremony or expect gifts from anyone, we just got married.

I would have felt so awkward calling up people I don't normally call and saying, "Oh hey... just to let you know, I am getting married..." To me, that sounds like you are asking for some kind or recognition or a gift. Now, if the person if a close friend or family member, then of course you should let them know you are getting married.

How can people find it rude if someone doesn't tell you they are getting married? The wedding/marriage isn't about you, it's about them. You don't know their reasons for getting married, because people do get married for many different reasons, and you don't know how they are planning on celebrating either! I can understand being upset if you are close to them and didn't know, or they DID have a big wedding ceremony and you weren't invited. But honestly, I can't fathom why you would be upset otherwise.

Don't get me wrong, I think big weddings are fun, and if you want to do that, power to you. But being upset over finding out some acquaintance got married over facebook? Come on... One DJ even said, "Don't expect me to get you a gift if I found out you got married online." That's like saying people only get married for gifts!

What do you think? Am I crazy... is announcing you're married over facebook "rude"? Should major moments in my life be shared with everyone I know? Am I a big weirdo hermit who is actually hurting peoples feelings??? AHHHH!

This weekend...

2011-05-09T08:20:00.000-04:00

I hope you had a great weekend too! Did you do anything special?

Mother's Day

2011-05-08T19:10:00.000-04:00

My Mom and I have gone through a lot of things, together and separately. We have made mistakes, learned from them, and learned from each other (or at least I have learned from her). She is, to this day, one of the strongest women I have ever met, even though she doesn't think so. She gives so much of herself to others that often she needs to take a step back and remember to take care of herself. She is funny without realizing it, driven and constantly bettering herself, and throws some pretty awesome parties. I love you, Mom. I can honestly say I wouldn't be the same without you.

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there.

Wishlist: Peaches & Cream

2011-05-04T08:00:00.001-04:00

1. Slash Necklace Dress
2. PANSY Mary Jane Canvas Wedge
3. French Connection Long Pendant Ball Necklace
4. Crochet Frame Bag
5. Simple Chiffon Sundress

Check out this blog!

2011-05-02T08:00:00.001-04:00

As a blogger, I think it's important to share with others the blogs we enjoy, while at the same time promoting other bloggers! A few months ago, while following a beautiful picture of pinned up hair on Pinterest, I found this treasure of a blog, Hair Romance.

If you are like me and often wake up and put your hair into one of two go-to styles but wish you were more creative, this blog is for you. The blog features beautiful styles, tips on keeping your hair healthy, gorgeous hair accessories, and hair product reviews. It really is a wealth of information. Check it out!

Introducing: my family

2011-04-30T21:47:00.000-04:00

I've gotten some more visitors lately, and to those who have forgotten our faces, I would like to introduce you to my little family. We consist of William, my husband, Chloe, my neurotic dog, and me, Marisa. Here's lookin' at us.

No dogs were hurt in the taking of these photos. Chloe tends to think when we get on the floor with her, we are playing, so these really were the best pictures I took, believe it or not. Also, please ignore any mess. Thanks. :)

Why I Love: All things Nautical

2011-04-19T17:09:00.000-04:00

I've always had an affinity for anything nautical. Anyone who sees me on a regular basis knows I don't shy away from horizontal stripes, as unflattering as they may be. I think this love goes hand in hand with my love of vintage maps and traditional sailor tattoos. Here are just a few things that represent my love on all things nautical.

marisol spoon


Angelique Houtkamp

1. Armor.Lux Fitted Wool Bretton Sailor Sweater with Button Shoulder
2. Sonia by Sonia Rykiel Striped Dress With Sailor Collar
3. French Connection Stripe Bell Sleeve Dress
4. Sonia by Sonia Rykiel Short Sleeved Sweater with Sailor Collar
5. Reiss Sikes Sailors Cap
6. Pieces Maddy Stripe Hair Tie
7. Sonia by Sonia Rykiel Knitted Jacket with Anchor Patch Pocket
8. Armor.Lux Wool Sailor Peacoat With Brass Buttons

lulabies

all images via weheartit

I could continue forever and ever, but I really should get some things done today.What are some things you love?

let's have fun and play xbox!!!! wait... this isn't fun...

2011-04-10T22:16:00.000-04:00

I am SO bored. (I hate when people say that, but it is now VERY true.) I am bored with Call of Duty. I'm not going to rant and rave about every thing I hate about COD, that would take too long and I am way too lazy. I was really into Modern Warfare 2 and when Black Ops was coming out, I was looking forward to it.... but then I got it... and this sums up my thoughts on it, "Meh." I still prefer MW2 except now, the only people still on that game are the ones who were pissed at BOps for making sniping harder and kids who love to use grenade launchers. I found this article about how Call of Duty ruined First Person Shooters, and while I don't fully agree with the article (how different can modern FPSs really be from one another?) it is true that a lot of games are just trying to jump on the COD setup bandwagon. So now... I'm done. I'm sure I will continue to play MW2 once in a while but I'm not going to buy another COD game. There is no point.

Here are some games I AM looking forward to. I have already talked about how awesome Bioshock Infinite looks, but this one has a much sooner release date...

The following videos WILL have violence and graphic images, if you might get offended, don't watch.

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LA Noire is brought to us by Rockstar Games, who as you probably know also brought us the Grand Theft Auto's and one of my all time favorites, Red Dead Redemption. This game uses an amazing new technology that films the voice actors face and transposes it onto the game character for incredibly realistic human faces. This is used because you, the player, are now a detective in Hollywood's golden age, trying to solve murders and other crimes. You have to determine if the people who you interrogate are lying or telling the truth.

This video goes over the storyline, the technology used, what game play will be like, and other great details.

Doesn't the game look amazing and fun? Also... am I the only one who thinks the girl on the cover looks a lot like Chloe Sevigny?

The next game I wanted to bring up was Brink. Brink is a FPS that incorporates single player, co-op, and multiplayer modes and allows you to develop your "character" through out all of them. I was a little skeptical at first, being to turned off to FPSs at the moment, coughthanksCODcough, but if you listen to the second video I have posted, the developer talks about how team work is a huge part of the game, which is one of the reasons I love multiplayer games. This game looks pretty fun and I can't wait to play it with some friends. Check out the videos.

The cinematic look...

Talking with the developer...

This might sound pretty girly, but I really hope the have a girl character form I can use. Sometimes it sucks always playing as a boy.

If any of you out in the blog world are on Xbox Live, leave your gamertags and we can play sometime! To the rest of you who don't know anything about video games, they are a little cooler than you thought right?

And a-one and a-two

2011-04-06T22:04:00.000-04:00

Well that last post was a pretty depressing one to leave you with, so let's lighten the mood, shall we? Here is a band I have recently come across and they seem "aprettycool". The Google mystifying name, 1,2,3 only adds to their cool factor. I hope you enjoy, cause I sure do.

Visit them here and listen to more songs.

On Losing Someone...

2011-03-20T12:14:00.000-04:00

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I've been super stressed out lately, and although I feel awful saying that while Japan just suffered one of the worst disasters in the world, it's true. I've had multiple issued piled on me this week and I really wish I could just take a vacation from my life but that can't be done. While most of these issues are too personal to bring up on this public forum, one I would like to talk about is grieving for a past relationship. Whether a friend or family member, what was once an important relationship to you can slowly, or suddenly, dissolve. When I think back to best friends or boyfriends I've had who I spent every day with and who I now haven't talked to in years, it's really depressing. People evolve and change, as do I, so not everyone can get along forever. I hope to learn to be okay with this, and you would think growing up an Army brat, moving from place to place, I would be. I think it hurts more when I know I haven't moved away, that my friend/family is right there, but we don't see each other by choice. All I can do is hope I put all I could into the relationship and let things fall as they may.

Why I love InfoMania

2011-03-12T08:49:00.000-05:00

infoMania is one of my all-time favorite shows, and since I don't have cable at my apartment, I have to watch it at my moms house on my lunch break. (If you have Comcast, it's available on demand. TV Entertainment < Current < InfoMania) It's on Current, which is an awesome channel that I miss dearly. Current, which was founded by Al Gore (fun fact!), has a user-generated type feel. A lot of the "pods", or clips, they play are actually submitted by people around the world talking about whatever they feel is important, like world events, new tech gadgets, fashion, and exploring different cultures. Current also has a team of amazing journalists who travel the globe searching for stories to share. infoMania is one of the weekly shows Current has that mocks the 24/7 media blitz. It's hilarious and sarcastic, and what better way for you to grasp the awesome-ness of it than seeing it for yourself? Here are some clips from the show, enjoy!

Here is a clip from the segment, "Modern Lady", by Erin Gibson.

Sergio Cilli's "White Hot Top Five"

This segment is called "Viral Video Film School," hosted by Brett Erlich, who is also the main host of the show infoMania. This is an older clip, but a goodie!

The always creepy Ben Hoffman brings you "The Craigslist Interviews".

Last but not least, here is Brian Safi in "That's Gay".

These clips are just from the segments from infoMania but there is SO much more. I hope you check out the show, if you can, but if you feel like checking out some older ones, you can find them at Hulu.

CAN'T HARDLY WAIT!

2011-03-10T12:00:00.004-05:00

For Spring, that is! Here are some things I am looking forward to this Spring.

Gorgeous spring flowers like peonies, a favorite!

Zappos

Being able to wear Spring shoes. Open toe wedges, here I come!

And...

driving in my Bug (mine isn't as cute as this one!) with the windows open, listening to this song...

Images via weheartit unless otherwise noted.

What's something you can't wait for?

Why I love Lucky Magazine

2011-03-08T21:21:00.001-05:00

I love magazines. I don't know what it is about them, probably all the unasked-for advice or the I-will-never-be-that-pretty models. Anyways, I have read a lot of them. There are a lot I don't like... like Vogue. (waiting for collective gasp....) It's just way too editorial for me and I can't relate. Whatevs. One magazine I absolutely LOVE is Lucky. It is my all time favorite girly magazine. Just using the April edition as an example, here is why I love Lucky.

The ever popular, girl-crush worthy, Zooey Deschanel is on the cover of the April Lucky. She shares what's on her Spring wish-list, which (not so surprisingly) quickly made their way on to my own Spring wish-list. Check out her choices here.

One unique thing about Lucky is how much they give away, literally! They have amazing giveaways of things you ACTUALLY WANT! $500 shopping spree to LuLu's? Yes, please! Gorgeous handbags and beautiful make up palettes? Don't mind if I do. Now, I have yet to actually win anything, (maybe I should enter more than once?) and by telling you, I am actually lessening my chances, but I love you guys, and now you are forced to love me because I told you about all these goodies. Also, they have specific deals of the day, giveaways of the day, and TONS of stuff from the magazine that are up to 60% off. Check it all out here!

sorry for the crap cell phone pic

This month also includes a feature of Aubrey Plaza, one of my favorite sarcasm pros, picking her favorite beauty products at.... wait for it... Target! What?! Was this thing written for me? I think so!

Other things you can find in Lucky:
- Clothing options for ALL sizes. From the super petite to the super-sized, Lucky is always doing features for the best clothes for your body types, and unlike other style magazines, they actually cover ALL body types.
- Affordable things. We all know style magazines are ridden with expensive goodies that have us drooling over things we could never afford, but Lucky actually includes cute and affordable items! A Sonia Kashuk (one of my favs) make up palette is going for 20 bucks! Check it out here! It's too cute!
- Great ideas for hair, make up, clothes, and fabulous editor picks! In fact, Anne Kwon, fashion director of Lucky, picks the most amazing items and I have loved each and every one of her picks for the last few months.
- Classic style icons! Each month, a reader submission is featured on the last page of the magazine showing a picture of their mom and how she is a style inspiration.

I know I have gone ON and ON about a silly magazine, but I really love this and I have a feeling some of you will too. It makes me happy seeing this in the mail and I keep it in my purse almost all month and reread it again and again. Maybe you can pick one up and maybe YOU will have a new favorite!

Even though it may seem like this, I am in no way affiliated with Lucky Magazine, I'm just a huge geeky fan! Also, all images, unless otherwise noted are from luckymag.com. Thanks for reading!

Photo dump

2011-03-03T10:53:00.001-05:00

lurv burds

doilies

New Brunswick, NJ sidewalk

sprung

just part of my moms candle collection

some creepo

HAHA this one is funny cause I look so disheveled

Who is this skateboard king and why is he so hated?

5 Years

2011-03-02T12:00:00.003-05:00

Will and I celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary on February 28th. (Exactly 2 weeks after Valentines day, it's our month of LURV!)Even typing that is weird because it seems like such a long time, although I guess in the perspective of a life time, it really isn't. Now you may think of this as an accomplishment, but I don't really see it that way. I see it as a sign of hope. We have had a lot of ups and downs already in our marriage, and if we can get through those, we can get through anything, cause at times it was pretty rough. This was a really special anniversary for us because we are mending our relationship after being separated for almost a year. I feel that now, our relationship is on it's way to being the best it's ever been and I am so excited for that. Also, even though we have had tough times, we have both learned from them and even grown up because of them. (We got married when we were both 20.) I still look forward to spending time with him every day, laughing, and teasing each other. I am still amazed at how much he cares about me and the things he does for me. He is an amazing man and I am lucky to call him mine.

Sorry for all the sappiness, I just can't help myself! I want to get into some things I have learned from being married for 5 years. Also, I think it will be interesting to look back on when I have been married for 10! Now, every relationship is different, so these things may or may not apply to you but I feel that real, honest advice is always useful... whether or not you follow it is a different story.

1) Be honest. I know what you're thinking, "uh, duh" but there are many ways you need to be honest in a relationship. First, and probably most important is being honest with yourself about what you want, don't want, and what you need. For me, it's sometimes hard to know what I want until I go through something and I'm like, "Ahh! I don't want this!" You then need to be honest to your partner about the things that are important to you. (Yeah, you may feel like you "need" a lot of things, but you need to prioritize and pick the ones you can't live without. This is how relationships help you grow and mature.) Lastly, you need to be honest honest, and by that I mean no lies. Any lies and the trust starts to dwindle and that's a huge problem in itself. (Lies about whether you bought a new pair of shoes or not may or may not apply...)

2) Take advice about your relationship with a grain of salt. I always feel it's good to get outside opinions, but realize it is just that: outside opinions. These people don't know exactly what your relationship is like, the dynamics, the history... only the two of you in the relationship do. When you spend 5 minutes ranting about some fight you were in with your partner, your friend/family member/stranger on the subway only hears YOUR SIDE of a minuscule moment in your relationship. Just be aware of that. Also, I'm not talking about the delusional abused woman syndrome, "but he is is a nice guy when he isn't punching me!" so please don't take it that way. That's part of #1, being honest with what's important to you.... being abused should probably be important to you....

3) Have fun! When a relationship is on the rocks, talking it over with your partner to solve the issue might be all you want to do. While it is important to make sure they know what the issue is, it's MORE important to remember why you are together in the first place. Go out and do something you both love. Go to an amusement park, a concert, go out on the town for the night. Go on a vacation! Staying up night after night having those "talks" is so draining. After you relax and have some fun and remember why you love your partner, it's so much easier to talk to them. You never have fun with your significant other? Well, chances are pretty good that you don't belong together. Even if your relationship is great, it's good to surprise each other once in a while so you don't get into a boring daily routine. You know what your partner likes, treat him/her to something special just to show you care!

While I could probably go on and on about other things I have learned, I think these might be the most important. I am definitely NOT saying I follow all these to the T and I am a perfect person in a perfect relationship! Noooo way! Like you, I am still learning everyday how to be a better person, and a better wife!

What do you think is one of the most important things in a long term relationship? Anything you would like to add or do you disagree with me completely? (Probably)


Aww SO CUTE!

LOVE YOU WILLY-BEAN!

2011-03-01T12:00:00.002-05:00

Since I am on a very limited budget and my eyes are too big for my apartment (har har, get it?) I will post things that I've been craving and not do more damage to my poor bruised and battered wallet.

This bag from Urban Outfitters. The masculine structure would look very pretty against a cute summer dress. Plus, it would be nice to not lug around a huge bag during the summer although I guess that would mean leaving somethings at home...

These peacock feather tights from ModCloth. SO CUTE!

This floral strapless dress from F21 and

this lace back cardigan. It's nice to have stuff that fit's me from F21, one of the few stores I can afford.

Now on to things I CANT afford.

A gorgeous 40's inspired bracelet from Talbots. $60 bucks worth? Well it is really pretty.... maybe someone could be really nice and buy it for me... hmmmm.....

As seen on The Man Repeller, this Rachel Roy ring is too cool!

If my apartment was cool, with hardwood floors and graphic designs everywhere, I would buy this rug from Ikea! Too bad it's full of girly colors and floral patterns.... oh wait. I like that too.

That's all for now. That's not too bad, right? Notice how I didn't have any shoes on there? Oh, you didn't notice but now that I pointed it out, you did? Well, it is NOT because I just bought some really cute wedges. No way, Jose. Speaking of which.... I know some girls can rock the socks with heels trend, but I really don't think I am one of them. I've been wanting to wear my Spring shoes for a while now and I tried a pair on with some of the few "nice" (and I use that term loosely) socks I own. Yeah... totally not for me. I'd take a picture to show you, but I really don't want to scare people away.

What is it that you've been wanting to buy?

Have an awesome day!

2011-02-28T09:18:00.001-05:00

These fun fact posts have been popping up in the blogger world and I really enjoy reading them. Since reviewing my stats and the people who stumble upon my blog, I've realized the majority of the people who come here are people I don't know personally... which is kinda funny if you think about it cause hardly anyone comes here. Anyways, here are 7 things you might not know about me.

1. I lived in Germany for 3 years. This was when I was a kid, and no, I don't speak German besides a few words. We lived on Army bases so it was kind of like an American town in the middle of Germany. It's pretty cool that I got to take weekend trips through the French countryside and walk my dog in the Black Forest. I even used to have a piece of the Berlin wall, but of course I lost it. Oh well.

2. I constantly have dreams about going to a new school and getting lost. Usually I can't find my schedule and I have no idea where to go so I just wander around the halls. It probably has to do with me moving around a lot when I was younger and just being nervous about starting new things in general.

3. You know how some people are scared of spiders, or snakes, or dogs. Well, I'm not scared of anything that might actually be considered scary; I'm scared of people in costumes with over-sized heads. You know, like Mickey Mouse in Disney World? Like that. I don't think they look scary, it's just when they come near me, I get freaked out. The last time I went to Disney World I was waiting in line at a buffet with what had to be at least 50 people and as soon as the characters come out, who does Goofy SNEAK UP BEHIND TO HUG? Me, of course.

4. I really like video games. Now you might know that already, but maybe not HOW much I like them. We all played Nintendo and Sega and I can go on and on about those games, but it goes further than that. When I was around 11 or 12, I used to play my Dads computer games. Doom, Duke Nukem, Civilization, Age of Empires. I loved them. When I moved up to New Jersey, I spent everyday at my cousins' house playing Nintendo 64, mostly 007. I then got into The Sims on computer, PS2... and then Xbox 360. The game I have probably spent the most time playing would be Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. I really like playing as a team with real people even though whenever I talk on the mic everyone assumes I am a 10 year old boy. I know a ridiculous amount about guns now, which is weird for me to even think about... but I really do think playing is good for you. I even read a study that it makes you a better multitasker, gives you better hand eye coordination, and you react quicker to things than nongamers do. So, play video games!

5. I used to be a super picky eater when I was younger and even though I do have my "favorites" that I like to eat, I like to try new things too. I HATED Mexican food and refused to eat it and now it's one of my faves! The only food I have never really liked is Indian but I still try it every now and then to make sure.

6. I don't think I can own enough shoes or purses. I am thinking of doing a Spring Cleaning and selling a bunch of them and it's really stressing me out!

7. If I never wanted to have kids and if I could start school over again, I would want to be in the world of Advertising. Designing ads would be so fun!

What is your type?

2011-02-07T20:25:00.001-05:00

People interested in aesthetics or design know that font is very important. I really don't know anything about typeface but I can admire it just the same, can't I? I stumbled upon this fun questionnaire. Find out what your type is.

This is mine. I love it. Do you love yours?

All that Glitters is...

2011-02-04T09:50:00.001-05:00

I think it's been this extra brutal winter that has made me lean more towards bright and shiny metallic colors. Here are some of my favorite gold accessories.

These are my new earrings from Moorea Seal. I love the chevron shapes and the gold chain. (These earrings were my reward for passing the 10lb mark!)

These are my new glittery gold flats from Target. They may look like little girl shoes... because they are. So what if my feet fit into a size 5 in girls, that just means more shoes for me and boy do I adore these ones!

This is a clutch from F21. If I wasn't so addicted to having all this stuff in my purse, I would use it everyday! Also, my nails are gold/silver, so bonus points to me!

Make your weekend glitter!

Project Restyle I

2011-01-31T08:00:00.002-05:00

This lampshade is sooo old. So is the lamp, but at least it still works. The lampshade has gotten burnt and the ribbon that wrapped around the top of the frame actually came unglued, probably because the bulb wattage was too high. I used an old pillowcase that had a small stain on it as the fabric and glued it onto the frame with a hot glue gun. (I took off the old fabric first.) I then added some teal leather cord on the bottom as a clean cut trim and tied some extra on in the middle. It looks cute and girly and goes well on my nightstand.

It's been a crazy month

2011-01-30T10:46:00.001-05:00

This month has had it's up's and down's, mostly down's, but that's okay. I've been sick for 5 days now with bronchitis but today I actually feel the antibiotics are working! We've had some crazy snow storms, the last of which gave us 2 feet of very wet snow and broke tons of branches everywhere. My apartment complex really sucks at plowing, which really pisses me off because I always see the complex maintenance truck at the office and not plowing! BUT in good news, I have lost 14 lbs. Yay! I wasn't expecting to lose any weight this week because I have been so lethargic and sleeping 24/7 but I lost 2 lbs. It was a bronchitis miracle! I can't wait to start working out again and get my heart pumping. I hope to do as well, if not better next month with my weight loss. Here are some things that have helped me get by in this insane month of January.

Black tea in my new very heart-y mug.

Snuggling up on the couch in the quilt my Aunt Ann made me and watching Hulu. (with Chloe of course)

And, although this may seem counter intuitive, these fudgsicles are AMAZING, like a frozen milkshake. Buy them, even if you don't care about calories.

what's in my bag

2011-01-12T13:57:00.001-05:00

I love seeing what other girls keep in their bags, so I thought I would share what's in mine. And yes, it is VERY heavy, especially because I also keep my DSLR camera in there too...

1. I usually always have a magazine/book in my purse. Will got me this one on his last grocery store run. Oh, he knows me so well.
2. My journal/idea book. Contains tons of to-do lists.
3. My blog idea book. There are a LOT of notes in here from Elsie's e-course Blog Lovin'.
4. My weekly agenda. I love the cover.
5. Ear buds for listening to Pandora on my phone while in public.
6. This envelope contains bags of black tea and packets of Splenda... yeah, I'm an addict.
7. My phone, the HTC Droid Incredible, a very fitting name I do believe.
8. My most recent nail polish purchase from Target. I LOVE it! Definitely buying Sonia Kashuk again.
9. My wallet. I love how big it is and the houndstooth pattern.
10. A bag where I keep pens, pencils, markers.
11. As you can see, not all of them make it back in there and usually end up floating around on the bottom of my bag.
12. A pair of cheap aviators I have had since forever.
13. Some hand sanitizer I got for Christmas. I probably don't use it as often as I should.
14. My make up bag. It pretty much has all my make up in it... because... I usually put my make up on while I am in my car. Parked though of course. (I am hoping to change this habit with the new make-up nook Will just made me!)
15. Some warm mittens.
16. Face moisturizer, cause you can never have enough right? Wear that SPF peoples!

a weekend in review

2011-01-09T21:07:00.001-05:00

This weekend was such a nice, relaxing weekend after the long week back to the regular grind. On Saturday, William and I headed over to my Mom's house for some karaoke and Chinese food. It was fun seeing everyone sing, especially my cousin Manuel. Too bad no one brought out the Disney songs though because I know he can belt those out. Today I worked on getting some old clothes ready to be posted on eBay, watched The Kids Are All Right (I thought it was a really fantastic, relatable drama about all different types of relationships and how we can so easily fuck up the ones that mean the most to us), and caught up on playing some Xbox. I haven't played in such a long time since I have been so busy but it was real fun to pick up the controller again. I'm off to go do some dishes and get ready for the week. I hope you had a great weekend too!

Taking a Cue III: Black Swan

2011-01-08T12:31:00.001-05:00

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While most females know the gorgeous ballet outfits in the Black Swan were designed by Rodarte, I was more drawn to the flowy, light colored ballet outfits Natalie Portman wore. They perfectly represented her character, at that point, as innocent and feminine.


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I created a look based on these light, airy outfits. Besides, I don't know who would be able to pull off that heavy and dark eye shadowed look that Natalie has in the Black Swan at their day job. But this, this I think you can manage.

This is NOT a resolution

2011-01-06T22:58:00.001-05:00

When I was in the first grade, my elementary school had these "school spirit" weeks where everyday you had to do something assigned to show your school spirit, like... wear a hat. The first task of the first day was to wear your clothes inside out. Boy, was I excited! I picked out the outfit I was going to wear a few nights before. I thought this specific shirt would be perfect for the day because of the weird design the front had. It was seriously cool. I remember that morning, walking out to the bus stop, which was right across the street from my house, excited to show off my carefully coordinated inside out outfit. Stephanie, who was my best friend at the time, appeared to not be wearing her clothes inside out. I approached cautiously... Was this school spirit thing dumb? Is no one else participating? Am I going to be the only one who made this serious fashion faux pas?

"Hey Stephanie... why aren't you wearing your clothes inside out?"

She noticed my outfit. "Umm... what?" she asks, obviously confused.

"For school spirit week..."

"Oh. That's next week."

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm pretty sure my eyes looked like they were going to pop out of my head, but I totally tried to play cool.

"Oh... right. Umm.... so....." I crossed my arms and looked down at my shoes, under which were inside out socks.

The bus FINALLY arrived and I quickly took a seat and slid my back so far down the brown pleather, I was practically laying down. Stephanie seemed to take no notice of my discomfort since she sat right down next to me and ratted on about how her Grandmother found a bees nest the night before.

What am I going to do? My clothes are inside out! I am such a weirdo. People are going to think I think it's normal to wear my clothes inside out. OR that maybe I don't know my clothes are inside out! I can't change here on the bus! I HAVE TO DO SOMETHING!

The rest of the memory is kind of a blur but I do remember going into my classroom and changing in the bathroom. (I guess 1st graders need a bathroom in the class?) I can clearly remember how incredibly anxious and uncomfortable and self conscious I was. Even though far more embarrassing things have happened to me, this one really freaked me out. I can still relate to my 5 year old self because I still get that self conscious.

When I was around 8, I started to get chunky. Throughout middle school and high school and after, I kept on packing on the pounds. You would think that since I have been big for so long, I would get used to it, but I'm not. I hate it. Sometimes I look at a picture of myself and I can't believe how big I have let myself get. It became a regular thing to hear from relatives, "What are you going to to about your weight?... You should get blood work done... Here is a diet book I thought you could use." I know my family cares about me and is concerned for my health but I don't think they realize how much my size effects me. I don't blame them for not knowing though. I never, ever talk about it. They may have taken that as a sign that I am not aware of my weight or that I even care about it. Believe me, it effects every single aspect of my life.

BUT

This isn't a woe-is-me post. The reason I am sharing this is because I am ready to deal with it. I had a high school psychology teacher who once said, "If you really want to do something, you just do it." So no more, "that would be cool if I could fit into that awesome dress" or "why can't I just be regular sized". The only thing that has ever been holding me back was myself. If I really wanted to lose the weight, I could...

And I will.

I am making this a public mission for a couple of reasons. One, so I will be held accountable. You don't want to know how many times I have started a diet only to slip up and give up the next day. That isn't going to happen this time. I might slip up, but I am not going to stop trying. Another reason for writing about this is because there is value to the struggles we go through and this is my blog, so this is me.

Not all my posts from here on out will be about eating healthy and working out, but some will. I want to share things I have had challenges with or learned along the way and I would love feedback, even if I only have 2 people who read this, that's okay!

I hope this didn't come across as some whiny post that makes you feel that I want you to feel sorry for me because that isn't the case at all. Also, I DO have a plan. (that's what makes this NOT a resolution!) I have started Weight Watchers. Even though I was able to lose weight in the past using Atkins, that is just not a diet I can keep up. I feel I made a great choice picking Weight Watchers because it teaches you to really be conscious of the food you eat and you can treat yourself every once in a while, which is a diet I can keep for a long long time, because I know this will take time, but it's all about the journey, right?

Thanks for reading. And... if you think about it... wearing your clothes inside out is pretty cool if I say so myself. Too bad I didn't think that then.

Addicted

2011-01-04T07:53:00.001-05:00

I never thought I would be one of those people constantly on their phone but I guess an unlimited data plan and an awesome new droid phone can only lead to bad things. One good thing... the blogger app so you can blog on the go! Next time you are sitting in the doctors office and some creepo is sitting next to you, you can complain about it for all the world to read. Just what we needed!

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