Megan's Inspirations

2011-06-13T21:11:00.000-05:00

Today, I became an aunt. :)

Bailey Ryanne
7lbs 10oz

2010-11-04T19:00:00.000-06:00

What do you do when everything is falling apart?

NEW Job!

2010-08-05T09:58:00.003-05:00

After 4 wonderful years at Eclectica, it's time to get a full-time job. I am super excited to become a part of the Regions banking team. I'll be working consistant hours and making a salary that I can hopefully depend upon. I will also be having benefits to help make life a lot better.

My first day of orientation is Monday. The rest of the week will be dedicated to training, as well as possible continuing training on location afterwards.

Time to post something of interest. I was VERY excited when the Today Show had this lady on. She is FANTASTIC!!!

And there's even more links on my sidebar.....BIG surprise.
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Dressup

2010-07-14T14:16:00.002-05:00

I've decided to have yet another photoshoot. This time, I tried on my new outfit: black and plaid dress and black faux cinch belt. And here are the results:

I decided on doing up my eyes, as well. Something I try to stray away from, since my eyes are pretty wide anyways. I think they speak volumes for themselves. However, I've been itching to try a slight cat-eye. Hopefully my date likes it as well....

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I never seem to get on here...

2010-07-12T14:25:00.006-05:00

Except today!

I've been bored and browsing youtube videos and whatnot regarding makeup and pinup styling. Why? I have no idea.

[Definately check out one of my *new* links on the sidebar: Fashion Junkie // Frenchie! is the other one].

Also, nice to note, the blog has recieved a MUCH NEEDED facelift. No, I did not create it myself, but I am in love with it. I don't see myself EVER changing it.....but we'll see.

On a sidenote, I need to start making this an art blog (as it was intended to be), instead of a spill-the-beans sort of thing.

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EtSY!!!

2009-12-17T12:22:00.004-06:00

My shop is open again!!! So far I only have stamps for sale, but after the holidays i hope to get back into the creative spirit. One project I have in mind.....rings?!?

Enjoy! ;)

CHRISTMAS TIME ALREADY!!!!!

2009-12-16T11:57:00.004-06:00

I'm very pleased to report that I have ideas for gifts, I just have to put forth the efforts to make/buy them. The mall is so freaking hecktic, that I don't really ever feel like going. Maybe I could get a certain someone to help out? I am definately ready for this year to be over. WHEW!

School is also wrapping up. I'm just waiting until I can finally relax. Right now I should be typing out my critiques....and I still have a lantern to create for Thursday's final. All my tests are over though and I'm glad I don't have to cram anymore.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!! ♥*

Happy birthday, Cindy!

2009-07-13T10:42:00.002-05:00

Yesterday was the lovely Cindy's birthday. She's crazy talented and I miss her a lot.

Lately I've been trying to spend as much time as I can with my best friend, Katie. She's here on leave. Last night was the first night in I can't remember how long, that I've been able to spend time out with a girl friend. It's nice to have someone who won't flake out on me.

I'm also trying to get motivated to create some things for m Etsy shop. I'm trying, but the juices won't flow. Whenever I have some free time, I just want to sleep or relax, burn cds to iTunes, drink coffee, or watch some t.v. or movies.

Speaking of....

I am SO EXCITED!!!! My mom and I have plans to see it. She's a real trooper. She hasn't read any of the books, but she still goes just for me. I've finally finished the books, last week.

I need to find some food......leftovers. Either Pasta Milano or the Flying Saucer Quesadillas. Plus, I picked up a shift today. I need as many hours as I can get!
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Topsies!

2009-07-01T11:50:00.004-05:00

I've decided to share some things that I've adoring as of late:

1.Smiles! :):):):):)

2.Sunflowers (fields=<3)

3.The BLACK iPhone 3G S

4.LEGOS

5. This fun quote:

Rough road...

2009-07-01T11:06:00.003-05:00

I can't believe it's been months since my last post. I've been keeping busy, that's for sure, and trying to deal with things that have since been over my head. Life seems so stressful at times and it's taking all I have in me to try and keep things straight. That's all I can say of the matter.

Hopefully things will start looking up very soon. *Fingers crossed* The prospect for any mini vacations, though [something I've had my hopes up for], seems out of the question.

Tomorrow I have plans to meet with the University of Memphis to show them my portfolio and then try and get some classes set up. I'm planning on abandoning Southwest and moving on to bigger and better things. Possibly night classes, though?!?!

Some other interesting news? I'm supposed to be getting an iPhone [white], however, hte white ones seem to be the most popular, so the shipping of mine has been delayed. I don't know until when, but it's REALLY frustrating! >:(

I need a beach. I'm contemplating very hard whether or not I should get some sand, dump it at my feet, get a bucket of water [adding salt, of course], and slashing around a bit in it all. So depressing.....

I'm not ready for summer to be halfway over. I really don't mind the heat so much, considering it has helped me to get a tan. UVA/UVB! :)

I need to reopen my Etsy. Anyone interested in destash?!
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2009-04-07T11:54:00.002-05:00

Quick update....

My birthday was Sunday and all weekend I made plans. Friday was reserved for a lunch with my girls. We went to Macaroni Grill and then to Starbucks to meet up with another one of my friends who couldn't make it to lunch.

Saturday I worked and then headed to Alien Ink to get my navel pierced. It stung and I started wondering why I waited so long to do it. So far, it just hurts from the bruising and I keep getting it caught on my shirt and pulling it a little. Just enough to hurt really bad.

Sunday I hung out with David. He got back Saturday night from a trip to a BMW show in Atlanta. We saw I Love You, Man and dressed up. He got me flowers, then took me to BOOYA'S [one of my FAVORITE places ever that I haven't been to since their relocation].

My mom made me THE BEST birthday donut cake, EVER before I left...with one candle on top [thank God!]

David and I went out last night with a few of his friends. The place was surprisingly nice, for a bar.
Not sure what's going on today, but I'm looking forward to Saturday and [possibly] going to the zoo. :):)

First off...

2009-03-22T16:59:00.002-06:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY BELOVED MOMMY!!!!
:):):):):):)

I've decided to update my Etsy shop. I'm in the process of collecting [which I've been doing for years] product to use in making marvelous keepsakes.

I have a few summer things up my sleeve. I'm so excited. I need the extra cash, although I'm not sure I'll start "cashing" in right away. I really just love getting my ideas out there. It gives me something to do. Lol....

I've been inspired, actually. The *new* K & Company "Citronella" line came in and all I've been thinking about it making multiple summer mini albums. I'll have them posted A.S.A.P. I'm just now starting on them.

Keep in mind I haven't touched the "organization project/room renovation" in well over a month. :(
Creating just seems more fun.

Plus, I'm so happy and the sun is making me want to DO SOMETHING!!!! Lol...
AAHHHHHH!!! I'm so excited. I hope everyone likes what comes out of it. :):):):)

I still have a little "something" that I plan on making someone special and close to my heart.....
Tomorrow's David and my 1yr/1mo. Not that I'm counting or anything.....just saying. ;)

Here's a preview of the summer albums [all should be the same, pretty much]:

Upstairs to get some coasters! :)
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Spring Break!!!

2009-03-10T08:25:00.002-06:00

A much needed break from school. I've been feeling rather lethargic when it comes to my work. I have three midterms due the week I return and one of which is baffling me. I'm not sure what to do for it and another is just piecing together an image from a .jpg file. I've completed one and I'm very happy with the results.

I just don't really feel like dragging myself to school over break to complete them, although it's already been done once.

I have a busy week already. I have scheduled an oil change and haircut for today, a doctor's appointment for Wednesday, and a dental appointment for Thursday. Plus, tanning all week and seeing David as much as I possibly can [which is a relief].

I'm VERY exited to be tanning again. I'm seriously looking transparent. It's disgusting. Wish I had some Italian in me. At least then I'd have a little color, year-round.

Hairstyle?

I'm thinking this one. I like the layers around the face, HOWEVER, I'm not going to get my hair cut in chunks like the lighter part of her hair. That's stupid.

Other contestants....
....of course!

Okay...time to get ready.
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If the crown fits....

2009-02-16T16:41:00.004-06:00

I have to admit it. I'm crazy spoiled!

Yesterday I sent my mom a text to tell her I was having a no-good very-bad day. So, she asked what she could do to make it better, and well, I said if she was in the area, she could come see me. She mentioned taking down wallpaper at the house and cleaning stalls later on, so I sent her a few frowny faces.

Next thing I know I get a text saying that she could make my day better by bringing me coffee. I look up, and she's pulling into a parking spot at work. :):):):)

With Starbucks. Venti.
[Caramel Machiatto]

PLUS!!!!
A $25 GC for FUTURE bad days [that I hope not to have, but I'll use the card!]

What a wonderful Mommy.

Not to mention she bought me lunch at Panera bread today AND AND AND a wall-mount storage unit for my room.

On top of all the other wonderfully crazy things she does for me too. I'm a super lucky girl with the best mommy in the whole wide world!!!!

ANd the best boyfriend in the whole wide world, too. He buys me pretty flowers and cards and says cute stuff and opens my eyes to new things.

Like hippie concerts.
Old Crow Medicine Show.

They were surprisingly good. I wasn't expecting to have a good time.
The Felice Brothers were great too. Lol...
I'm putting my foot in my mouth for all of this. :(

Hippies were dancing in front of me with their dreads and nasty clothes. BLECK!!

It was fun.
I love my life!
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Happy Valentine's Day!!!!!!

2009-02-14T09:41:00.001-06:00

I'm so happy. I wish everyone a very happy, safe, and wonderful Valentine's Day. :)
<3

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Tomorrow! Tomorrow!

2009-02-13T17:26:00.002-06:00

Oh I'm so excited....I literally can't wait. I'm cooking a fancy-schmancy Valentine's dinner for David and I, and I'm on the fence over beer and wine [he'd drink the beer, NOT me!] or trying to somehow manage to get the recipe off the Today Show that I saw this morning. I've already tried to navigate their site with no luck. :(

On top of this, I have to go shopping for additional goods. ;)
That all AND attempt to get an oil change tomorrow? We'll see. Maybe "The Tank" can hold out another week. I hope. .....or I might just have to break down and get David to do it, and YES, he charges.

Blah.

Something good from yesterday....

This is love. The non-mushy-gushy kind. :)

ALSO.....

I made this for David.
The inside had a box beside "Yes" and a box beside "No".
He checked "Yes".

:):):):):):):)
I have a date for tomorrow!!!!
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Stress... :(

2009-02-03T19:28:00.007-06:00

I'm so jealous.

I have all these ideas in my head and absolutely NO TIME to execute them. I have all these plans for my Etsy shop, I want to open my own boutique and fill it with bright colors and all things arty, I want to create more projects, I want to be an instructor and dabble in creating my own things and showing others how, I want to be just like Elsie.

It just seems like she's got everything going for her. (She's seriously EVERYTHING I wish I could be. Her style is a mirror-image of what is in my head.) I am so incredibly jealous and I want something like that for ME!

:'(
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How embarrassing!

2009-01-31T18:08:00.004-06:00

I caught myself reminiscing about something from almost a year ago. It brought a smirk to my face. At the time, however, it wasn't so funny.

David and I were "dating" [that time before the gf/bf thing] and I was at Memphis. We had a date to meet for coffee before my second class. I had gaps between my classes then too. I was so excited to see him.

I got my coffee [I don't think he got anything] and we sat down. We were talking [still nervous and getting to know each other]. I remember how cute he was then too. :)

Well, he decided to try and sample my drink [hold the "Eww!'s"], but happened to knock it over instead. ALL. OVER. ME. Keep in mind I still had classes afterwards. Well, bless his heart, he got up and got me napkins. I couldn't move. The coffee was leaking underneath the seat I was sitting in and onto my butt. I was mortified that I would have to be seen with "wet-pants". The people around us already knew what had happened and kind of minded their own business, with slight giggles. It wouldn't have been as bad if I still carried extra clothes in the car and if there hadn't been a banquet going on only a few feet from us.

Poor David. I think he might have thought that I wouldn't want to ever see him again after that! I kinda hinted that I was pissed.....not as subtly as I'd like to have. I asked him to find me the nearest bathroom--QUICK!

I went the rest of the day smelling like a huge pot of coffee. There could be worse things. Thankfully, there wasn't too much staining on my pants [everything came out in the wash].

Thus the story of my introduction of David to my coworkers and mom. I haven't let him live it down. I happen to think it was cute.......now. :)

Any embarrassing stories you'd like to share?

Sadface :(:(:(:(:(:(

2009-01-27T17:04:00.005-06:00

I don't know what it is lately, but I've been really depressed. I know a few things that have caused it, but overall, it's like I can't get my mind off of them.

It might have alot to do with the weather, but it's been going on for a while. I just want bright sun-shiney days, warm weather, and my creativity to spark.

I wish I could do more with David. These days it just seems like we're confined to dinners and indoors. There's not much to do around here, anyways.

School, doesn't really help either, but I'm figuring that I might just have one more semester [including one course over the summer--if it's allowed].

Some good news, my best friend from England from my British school, Cara, found me on Facebook. She's going by Rose now [her middle name]. It's really just now dawning on me how neat the site really is. I haven't seen or spoken to her in well over 12 years.
She still looks the same.

[I'm fiddling....]

I'm ready for a vacation, warmth, and more time to spend with David.

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Uhh....

2009-01-20T18:31:00.001-06:00

BAD CLASS, BAD CLASS!!!!! :(
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Unexpected.

2009-01-20T16:17:00.004-06:00

I'm pretty sure I'm going to be ABSOLUTELY miserable this semester. My schedule at school is depressing. I have Monday's 5 1/2 hour gap between my TWO classes for the day......then Tuesday's [today] strategically laid out positioning consisting of a 1 hour and 20 minute gap between classes one and two and the 2 hour and 20 minutes between classes two and three.

Wednesday, I come up here for ONE class [10:50-12:50].

Thursday's back to that same hour and 20 minute empty void between the one and two.

I seriously need a way to manage the gaps. Hopefully, once classes pick up, I'll have projects to do and that will occupy my time. David will be here on Monday's and Wednesday's, but that's it. I have to be jealous of him staying at home Tuesday's and Thursday's [with the exception of one class he has 8 minutes from his house at another campus location]. This sucks.

Thankfully, it snowed a little on the way here [I'm sitting in an empty classroom right now]. I love snow. I especially love watching it fall. I DO NOT, however, enjoy cold weather. Thus, I'd rather be indoors sipping hot chocolate watching the [hopefully] mounding snow, anxious for campus closings.

We'll probably get that blizzard on a Friday and it'll be a total waste.

I'm so ready to graduate ["again"] and move on back to the U of M.

On a lighter note, since I'm ranting. I'm still hopeful that one day things will look up [financially]. Here's praying I get a call.

Still need to clean my room.....
*Sigh*
1.5 hours.

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And the winner is.....

2009-01-16T18:46:00.005-06:00

[Thank you, Shelly for drawing....]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
I'll start designing soon. I'll try to get them to you before school gets hectic. Let me know if you have any ideas already in mind, or if you'd like me to surprise you.

School's officially begun. I went to my first two [of five] classes yesterday....for the syllabi.

I'm kinda nervous about how everything will pan out, what with school and working and trying to maintain time to spend with David, family, and friends. I'm hoping our relationship doesn't suffer. I know he's a great guy, but not being able to see each other is going to be hard on us.

I've gotten back into th habit of cleaning again. Trust me when I tell you it's been a long time coming. I'm an addict for artistic supplies, scrapbooking ANYTHING, and a natural pack-rat. I keep just about anythiong you could imagine. Thankfully, nothing but my suitcase is under the bed. organizing all my scrapbooking supplies and ephermera is KILLING me. It's what's taking the longest and making me look at the giant heap and just saying "No." I usually end the night defeated.

THANKFULLY, on a good note, I've been attempting to drink one bottle/glass of water a day. I've succeeded for about a week now. I know, it's only a bottle, but still, it's a milestone for me.

I need to start working out and tanning again. It's only now occuring to me that my matabolism is starting to catch up with me. It really does show.
As for tanning, I look better with a little extra help.

I'm awaiting Valentine's. I'm super stoked to surprise Dave somehow. Plus, our one year's approaching too. I'm anxious. I have to figure out something cool without him figuring it out. Even if I did, he reads this [occasionally], so it's best to keep it hush-hush.

I hate my room. :(
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I'm feeling rather generous....

2009-01-08T12:11:00.004-06:00

My New Year's Resolution is obvious, trying to become organized. I've been inspired by a few cool Etsy shops.

"Against the Grain" [cool wooden lightswitch covers! :)]

"Desk Diamonds" [awesome organization for your desk....and really stinkin' cute].

So this brings me to my topic....
What's your New Year's Resolution?

Hopefully, to get some responses, I'll offer this.....
At the end of your post, challenge me to create something [i.e. mini book, tag, painting....whatever]. If you're chosen, not only will I post the product I create, but I'll GIVE IT TO YOU!!!!! I'll post a winner next week.

Woo-hoo! Happy New Year!!!!! :):):)
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P.S. I might take me a little while, so bare with me.

Happy New Year!!! [2009...wow!]

2009-01-06T21:53:00.013-06:00

I can't believe that it's already a new year. It's crazy.

I also cannot tell you how influential this one man has been in my life. He's put up with alot, and I can only pray that he'll see me through everything. He's incredible. He is the only person who can deal with my mood swings and confusion. When I don't know what to do, he's there to help me find a solution. I love you with all of my heart. I will never let you go.

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This is me today.

I'm undergoing a MAJOR room makeover. Trying to turn this:

into a art/exercise/yoga nook. I'm not sure just yet, except that it will be CLEARED!!!

It's crazy....

OH! David bought two new ciclids for the tank at the house he shares with two roomates. Mike [his -male- best friend and roomie] killed a few by messing with the water and....yeah. Meet Bandit

and Midnight.

Bandit is "mine". I told David I liked him and he should get him, and what does a great boyfriend do? Well, he opted for my precious blue over a yellow and black striped one. I was shocked! Seriously, because he wanted the yellow and black one. I told him I'd buy it for him......I have yet to follow through. =X

I need to get back to cleaning. It's taking me a while....I'll post pics of my *NEW* room when I'm done. Then I'll have to decide on colors to paint. I'm so excited. :):)

P.S. David cheered me up the other day with these.

I was kinda mad at him. They helped....A LOT! He said he hadn't bought me flowers in a while because he was waiting on tulips. Ugh...I can't be mad at that. Grrr...

P.P.S. Here's some teasers of the "things I was making". They turned out to be for my lovely friend, Michelle.

P.P.P.S. PLEASE, someone buy me this!!!!

One of these days...

2008-12-03T18:00:00.002-06:00

One of these days I'm going to post some projects that I've been developing, both for school and in general......right now I'm coming up with the "skeleton" for a Christmas gift. I can't post pics until I give it to her, since she might be checking. =X

I have SOOO much in store for the holiday season. I'm both crafting projects to give as gifts AND buying. It's not helping my spending, either. The economy is win, winning with me.

However, my schoolwork will be done tomorrow and after work, I'm a free lady. I'll hopefully have more free time to share with friends and family [and of course, David] and plan a few nights to just hang out and catch up. I need to see those who I haven't been with in FOREVER!!!!

I found a really interesting blog that I thought I'd share....

[There's a link to the right of the screen--in the blogs I love.]

I hope to post more often throughout the holiday season, but you never know. Lots to do! If I don't post again until the new year, I hope everyone has a blessed and happy holiday! :)

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Busy

2008-11-19T20:31:00.002-06:00

That's me!

I'm still trying to collaborate all my Christmas wish lists, to START shopping for everyone else on my list. I'm so bad at this. I REALLY with I had the drive to start shopping in September.

Schoolwork is accumulating. Thankfully, nothing's due until December, but still.....
I'm getting fed up with trying to please people and hang out. I've pretty much just given up on trying to make plans. If it's not me, it's them. It's frustrating. :(
That's my vent for today.

I need to clean...
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I'M ALIVE!!!!!!

2008-11-09T21:52:00.003-06:00

I know it's been forever since my last post, but SO much has been going on to keep me busy.

Let's see....October 5th? Hmm....basically since then David and I have gone to Chicago to visit his sister, Sarah [with a slight detour to Ottawa to see my grandparents]. We both had the BEST time. Her condo is lovely and very spacious. She was ever-so sweet, too. We DID end up making it back to Memphis [UGH! Vacations are always too short] after an agonizing 9 hours on our butts.

Also, I got to hang out with Katie [M.] before that and celebrate her birthday a day early. I was going to get her a 6-pack, but opted not to. She makes the best chicken marinara. Mmmm....

Justin [my brother] had his second show that the family and the "extended" family attended. By that, I mean, David and Tiffany. ;)
They did really well. Since that show, they've gone on to have many others. Now their up to a show every other weekend. WOO HOO!!! CHeck them out: Roses Unread [they have a myspace page].

David and I celebrated 8 months together [coming up soon on 9 months] and celebrated by gettin ghim a wooden bookshelf. He got it early, but now he has a place to display all the cards I make him, which makes us both happy. :):)

My best friend Megan turned 22 on Halloween, though I didn't get to see her. David had invited me to a Halloween party [see myspace page for costumes] and so we went and ended up leaving early.

Justin's birthday was on the 1st of this month. He's now 24. Oh joy! He'll always be 7 to me.....

I VOTED for the VERY FIRST time on the 4th [the actual Election Day]. My mom went with me! :)
Starbucks ensued. Followed by Arby's after school. There were all sorts of places giving discounts and promos for free stuff, JUST FOR VOTING!!!! How exciting.

David and I went on a walking date JUST the other day [yesterday, actually], and ended up walking 4 hours before I had to go in to work. I LOVED it!!!! Too bad the camera died and I didn't get many pics. :(

Tomorrow I have to register for classes for next semester, and I'm so sad, because David's going to Memphis. :'(
I'm hoping we can make our schedules work so that we can see each other at least meet up for lunch. =/

School's been keeping me SOOO preoccupied. It's great, but also frustrating with all the assignments and due dates. I'm trying to keep up. Thankfully, I'm doing well. I'm estimating graduating next fall [with my Associates in Graphic Arts Production, i.e. 2D]. I'm so nervous about being without David. It's weird. Especially since when we started dating he wasn't at Southwest.

Ugh!!!
We'll see how it works....

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P.S. Michelle, I miss you. I hope things are going alright.....and what's with the Etsy?!?!?! Where'd you go??

My mom sent me this:

2008-10-05T10:33:00.001-05:00

:)
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Stupid Env!

2008-09-28T22:33:00.002-05:00

Okay, I admit it. I SUCK at maintaining phones. They seem to have problems, UNRELATED to my dropping, hitting, overuse. My charging port becomes loose, faulty systems, and even phone's that have had NUMEROUS updates, that I've not been informed about until taking it in [happened to my Chocolate].

My green Env was actually MY fault. I've dropped it a few times and, if phone companies were smart maybe they'd adjust the wires, now my CAMERA doesn't work. This means I can't change out my defaults, send pics, take pics, view pics, or have ANYTHING to do with the pics that AREN'T loaded onto my card.

This sucks. I had SO many pictures that I wanted to update to my blog, my Photobucket account, and load onto another card, eventually.

UUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
I'm losing it.

I'm REALLY hoping I can go to the Verizon store and have them recover my "lost" images. Otherwise....

Maybe their site can help. =/
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I've been tagged!

2008-09-26T11:03:00.003-05:00

Thanks to Juli for the love. :)

And, my nomination duties, the following 7 blogs I just can't get enough of....
1. Michelle P.
2. Elsie
3. Michelle M.
4. Ruth
5. Cindy
6. Rachel
7. Silje

*If you've been tagged, you can put the LOGO on your blog!
*Link the person from whom you received the award.
*Nominate at least 7 other blogs you love.
*Put the links to those blogs on yours.
*Leave a message on the blogs you've nominated.

I love your blogs!!!! Check out my sidebar [to the right] on my blog. You can find SO many other wonderful and ABSOLUTELY fabulous blogs.
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SHOP ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!

2008-09-24T23:24:00.002-05:00

FREE AND REDUCED SHIPPING!!!!! Enjoy free shipping and reduced shipping on ALL items in stock. :)

I need a creative shove.

2008-09-24T09:47:00.005-05:00

I'm desperate. I'm not sure what's wrong with me, but I need to get it together. I just CAN'T seem to get in a creative mood. I have all these ideas just FLOATING, but I don't seem to ever have the time to make anything. I'm even starting to decide whether my Adobe illustrations that I'm creating in class would even work for Etsy items.

UGH!!! Help?

David and I celebrated our 7 months yesterday. Yes, we're still keeping count. We're not married, so we have to look forward to the months AND years, instead of just yearly anniversaries. I wasn't a very good sport about anything yesterday, either......except at dinner [Macaroni Grill! :)]. With that....well, I haven't been in a good mood this week, and no, NOT because of that. :(

I have LOADS of assignments coming in from just about every angle and I'm wondering how Trish made it through all her courses in Graphic Design and manage all her creativity.

Hmm...

I need to think of a Halloween get-up. I have one in mind, I just have to get it.
Too much.

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Damien Hirst

2008-09-16T07:33:00.002-05:00

It's been a little while since I've updated, so I figure, since I'm up early and have over an hour before I head off to school, why not?

First, before I get started, the title. Damien Hirst is a British artist that was kinda featured on the Today Show [VERY briefly]. He's brilliant! If you can't stand images of dead animals, you shouldn't Google, however, if you want to see some interesting pieces, please do. My ONLY retort on his work [other than I'm a huge animal fan and hope he didn't have these animals killed for art or buy from people who killed for sport--look up his diamond encrusted skull, there's questioning up in the air about blood diamonds and I believe that the proceeds from his sale should go to a charity focused on the blood diamond, the blood diamond charity fund perhaps?].

Okay....

David's birthday was Friday. I brought him breakfast and we went out and bought him some sunglasses [SUPER CUTE!] and a Route 44 for each of us. Then we went to dinner at J. Alexander's, before both going back to my house to sleep. Saturday, my family, David, Tiffany, and I went to Hernando for the MS Bike-A-Thon. It wasn't too bad, though I got a sunburn. :(
Sunday was cancelled due to Ike. David ended up going home early and I went home without him. :(

NOT TO FORGET TO MENTION: Michelle's birthday was Wednesday! HOORAY!!! [Cheesy HAPPY BIRTHDAY shoutout] ;)

I'm going to have to get ready, but there's A LOT more on my mind.

One of which is to update my Etsy. I just need my life put on hold. :(
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Dinner was amazing.

2008-09-02T08:46:00.002-05:00

Yesterday, since Justin and Tiffany weren't going to be at the house, my mom told me to take dinner to David's to cook. WOW! I couldn't believe how good everything was. I mean, I even ate the peas! I know things always taste better when you make it yourself....but yeah.

Steaks-perfection.
Baked potatoes-fluffy and delicious.
Sweet peas-Sweet with a little crisp.
Wine-Light and fruity.

YUM! YUM! YUM!

Okay, so that's that. I'm struggling to motivate myself to drive all the way to school. I hate driving so far everyday. It's no fun!
It's mentally exhausting. :(

Time to reheat the coffee!
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I feel so ACCOMPLISHED!

2008-08-29T23:32:00.003-05:00

Holy smokes! Today's been so busy. I cannot believe it.

First and foremost, my mom texted me last night wondering if I wanted to go to lunch with her and Mrs. Chris at the Tea Room in Covington, since they took today off. Well, since David had to work today, I decided that I would. She also suggested that I register to vote, since I was only 17 at the time of the last election. Then, this morning, I called Jerol Hopkins [the car dealership] to see if they could fit me in for maintenance on "The Tank". It's been needing attention BADLY.

Okay, hold your breath. It gets interesting....

Not only did I register to vote, get the car looked at and maintained, picked up a few school supplies [Wal*Mart], ate lunch with my mom, Mrs. Chris, and Jackie [:)], AND also, decided to clean a huge section of my room.

*WHEW!*

I removed a large cabinet that served NO purpose for many years [though it DID accumulate mass piles of mess and dust], cleaned up the entire floor on that side [MINUS the scrap junk pile], and vacuumed.

I'm so happy. I'm kinda sad that I have to go to work tomorrow and therefore have to go to bed VERY soon, but I'm also kinda glad, since I'm getting sleepy.
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Thank you.

2008-08-20T16:07:00.002-05:00

I've neglected the computer for a while and now I've got hundreds of emails to either delete [SPAM] or sort through. That's my mistake.

Thank you, Michelle for being a true friend. I can't possibly be any more grateful that you just came to see me, let alone sort some things out and help me understand that I need to look at things from ALL angles, not just from my view point. That said, I'm sure glad I didn't lose a friend.

Things are getting better for me. The robbery is a vague distant memory, minus the fact that the image does pop in from time to time to visit me. Other things are starting to set themselves straight. It's rather emotional and VERY personal, but I know things will work out for the absolute best in the end. I KNOW we can overcome anything and everything and that's the best part. Even with the kinks, as long as we're willing to talk and talk things through, we'll make it.

I've got to learn to trust that not everyone will screw me over. No one behaves the same. NO ONE! I cannot dwell on the past mistakes of others, to justify what might come of the present and future. Past was past and it's not a road to follow. Also, like Alissa's card said, I've got to "believe in [my]self". Life isn't a fairytale and people don't have scripts. This is life and it is ALL TOO real. Maybe someday soon I will step back and see what a masterpiece it truely can be.

I love with all my heart and that will certainly never change. To my friends, my family, and to the one I absolutely love.
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For lack of better words...

2008-08-18T17:30:00.002-05:00

I've been absent for a little while. I've been trying to find the words to describe, but I just can't. Nothing really serious, just an eye opener and a shock that's lasted for almost a week now.

I'm not sure how to put it, but to just say it. Eclectica was robbed this past Wednesday and I was the cashier at the register. I wasn't harmed, just a bit shaken up. I know I won't FULLY recover, but it's just now subsiding. I couldn't imagine how I would feel if I had personally been mugged. I don't have any desire to talk about it. I really don't feel like living in the past. I feel totally violated and disgusting and it isn't even my doing. I shouldn't feel this way, but it's what happened.

I'm hoping to update my shop soon. I need fresh merchandise.
Hopefully I'll find LOADS of time between school, work, and hanging out with David [among all our travels] to create. But first, I need some inspiration.
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Whew...

2008-08-13T10:57:00.005-05:00

Vaction time sure does fly! I can't tell you how happy I am to be back home though.

However, I have Etsy orders to mail, new product at the store to battle through and dismiss until my next paycheck, and goodies to make up.

I'm going to have to run to the post office before I go to work. This ought to be fun....

Plus, the car needs gas! UGH!!!!

Welcome home.
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P.S. I haven't resolved anything with PayPal [they seem to hate me], however, I've been deciding to send my things BLINDLY with hopes that I can get everything solved by this week. I have to fax a copy of my driver's license and everything to PayPal to varify since my account has been locked. I'm VERY displeased.

SO, I have RME now too, just in case I have to do away with Paypal. Hopefully, everyone will understand. :(

Almost time!

2008-08-07T02:23:00.002-05:00

Since my beloved will not be joining us, I'll probably get online a few times while I'm away....just to check the blog and talk to people via IM.

I have upcoming plans, which I am very excited about [excluding tomorrow's excursion....thus why I'm up and cannot sleep]. David and I are planning a few mini vacations of our own [sort of]. On our fall break, we're considering going to his sister's in Chicago and staying a few nights. Also, David, his parents, and I are going to SOUTH CAROLINA for a weekend for a car show. OMG! NEVER BEEN!!! Lol...maybe we'll be close to the beach and I can quickly run and jump in the sand. I'll tell you, there's NOTHING like sand between your toes--the beach kind, not sandbox. :(

I'm from Florida, originally....so I'm missing the sun and fun....and the beach, of course!

Okay, here's to SIX days vacation and hoping for the best for David and his family right now.
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Anything that CAN go wrong.....will.

2008-08-06T13:49:00.004-05:00

Naturally.

For one, my Paypal is screwed up, so I have YET to recieve ANY money. I have to fax something to Paypal, because apparently my bank is COMPLETELY retarded and can't do crap by themselves.

For two....David's grandfather isn't doing well AT ALL. He was in an accident this past week and ended up being airlifted to a hospital. He's been in ICU since......and well, things might not work out for the trip and him. I'm REALLY hoping things get better and that he recovers, but maybe it's for the best. I don't know how to prepare for these things when they don't happen to me. I'm not sure what to say or how to behave. It's crazy. I know I have to be supportive, but I'm not sure how. I'm trying.....and yet, I'm still being selfish and wanting David to come with us. If only our trip could've been either before all of this.....or after. This is ripping me apart. I'm going to be so lonely. I'm really going to miss him. Even now, I've tearing up about just the thought of it.

I pray whatever happens, happens for the best.
I love you, David.

Maybe someday, my life will have a set plan and things will be great. Godspeed.
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Thursday cannot come too soon.

2008-08-05T10:33:00.002-05:00

I'm ready. I just have to pack up my things and I'll be completely finished and ready to go. Everything's washed and dried and just awaiting a suitcase.

I cannot believe that David will actually get to see Ottawa, firsthand. I'm super stoked! All I have to do is make it through today at work [WITHOUT BUYING A SINGLE THING] and then tomorrow I'll pack and pick him up.

I have to run by the post office tomorrow. I would have done it today, but my PayPal is acting up, so I have to go to my bank and fix everything. I'm so ticked off about it. Why does it have to be difficult? Grrr...

I'll be working on my shop after I get back. I have to work the next few days when I get home, but I'll try to make a few things in the process.

I'll miss you!
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Nearly completed

2008-08-03T02:47:00.003-05:00

As promise, though I'm certain many people won't really mind, here's the pics from the other night....and some from today.

The guys looking at lighting fixtures [Mike and David]

TWINKIES!!!

The partially finished garage. I was instructed NOT to take pictures of the mess...

GORGEOUS colors for a kitchen [snagged this one from a magazine when I was waiting on the guys to check out]. I absolutely love it.

I actually OWN one of these chairs....in black. They're called "Wassily chairs" and are named after Wassily Kandinsky from Russia [fyi--got that from the magazine too!]

Pictures while driving to work this morning [I know, I know....BAD!]
This one is Rosemark Academy. They're tearing it down! Unfortunately, I wasn't lucky enough to get a shot of the front....just the gym.

The old mill across the street from the school. It's been vacant for years, and I LOVE it.

People are cutting down alot of trees for God knows what. I love the sunrays coming through. :)

I didn't touch up any of the photos, sorry...

Oh, David and I didn't do much of anything tonight. It was great. WAYYYY too hot for a picnic, so we went to Sonic instead. :) Hooray!
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Good morning...

2008-08-02T08:37:00.003-05:00

Today's going to be a good day. I can almost feel it.

David and I were supposed to go see Dave Matthews, but my dumb-dumb butt didn't get tickets, and now it's sold out......SOOOOOOOOO we're going to the park and lounging out.

Also, my Dad's car [the piece that I'm forced to drive--long story] has a new battery, so the chances that, say, I'm stranded at a bank, are pretty slim.

That was yesterday. I ended up being late for work, but all's good.....MICHELLE CAME TO SEE ME! :)

It's crazy. I've only known her for such a short time, but we've bonded. I'm SUPER happy that I have someone who shares the same passion as me and the fact that our styles are so similar. Wow!

Why can't the 7th get here?
I'm DYING of anticipation....

Off to go open the store. Coffee first? Yes, probably.
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P.S. I have pictures from the other night that I'll post in my next blog. :)

LUCKYMUFFIN?!?!?

2008-08-01T00:20:00.003-05:00

WTF?! Well, Michelle and I have decided to do a little project. We are collaborating our works, dreams, goals, and...well, hey....WORKS on Etsy.

If you haven't already checked it out [there's nothing posted yet, so don't get too excited], here's the link.

We're both really excited. Once our vacations are over, we should be starting on our project.
HOORAY!

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FIRST SALE!!!

2008-07-31T11:52:00.012-05:00

OOOHHHH.....how exciting! I've made my first two sales today. I'm super excited. Thanks to the LOVELY Tara from Canada.

So if you missed out on the two items, send me a convo. I can make more if necessary.

I'll be out of town next week/weekend and the following week [August 7-12] for a family reunion in Ottawa, IL. I'm so happy to be going "home" to visit my grandparents and get my other change of scenery. I LOVE that town. I can't begin to describe how happy I feel just being there.

What's better? DAVID'S GOING!!!! It will be a much better experience with him there. I won't need my cell phone or anything, unless Michelle calls! :)

I'm putting some finishing touches on my items and getting them all ready to go. I have to configure some "goodie bags" to go with them. I mean, hey...THEY'RE GOING TO CANADA!!!!!

Super stoked! I'm seriously considering celebrating tonight. I've been dancing my booty off.
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Good night!

2008-07-30T03:26:00.003-05:00

Tonight was lovely. I played my very first game of shovelboard EVER, and still felt young. I did very well, scoring my first three of the evening on my last disk. Incredible....and at Fox and Hound, no less! Even after a shower, my hair still reeks of smoke. :(

Guess what?! All that hard work paid off. I have a few new items on Etsy. I'm really proud of them. This one's just plain ol' cute:

I'm so excited about going to Illinois, I can hardly contain myself. I've been making random doodads for an upcoming album of sorts. I'm hoping to get it done before next year. I have YET to complete the family reunion album from last summer.

Though, this summer, there'll be more to photograph. :)

A few of my lastest obsessions.... =X

UGH!

2008-07-29T11:17:00.003-05:00

So I had a few REALLY good pictures to add to my photobucket account of new items for the shop. Well, my phone [I use my camera phone to take the pictures] decided that the pictures that I had JUST took and were stored into the phone weren't important and decided to throw them out. So 15 pictures went down the drain. Doesn't help that it wanted to act wonky, freeze, then have to be turned on and off for about 5 minutes.

I swear....stupid Verizon.

So I'm about to sprint downstairs, set everything up, and do a photoshoot all before I have to go and get ready for work. Blah...
Might have to wait until tonight/tomorrow morning to upload.

Okay, off to shoot three different items.
Wish me luck!
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Something for today....MY inspiration

2008-07-28T02:56:00.002-05:00

Me via text: You are my shining star that blazes across my sky. I am so in love with you. You are THE GREATEST thing to ever come into my life.

Him via text: Thats the sweetest thing ever said to me!

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A DaveySurprise! :)

2008-07-28T01:56:00.003-05:00

Officially the BBFF!!!! <3333*

I'll break it in tomorrow. Michelle/Megan day tomorrow! Hooray!
I'm not sure what I'll be working on, but I already have a few things for the shop that I just need to photo and upload and I'll have NEWBIES! [w00t!]

Look for updates in the shop soon!
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I'VE WON!!!!!!

2008-07-24T01:27:00.002-05:00

Okay, so not only do I practically NEVER win anything ever, but I've won the CUTEST THING EVER!!!! Check it out!

*Minus the felt, button, and possibly blue trim*

So.....HERE IT IS!

:)
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SNEAK PEEKS!!!! <333*

2008-07-23T16:33:00.004-05:00

These are my *NEWEST* Etsy creations! I'm thrilled with them. There's a link to the right to my Etsy shop. You can view them there. I LOVE THEM!!! :)

On to other news, tomorrow equals work, which means EVEN MORE product to turn down. I'm on a mission to be good and not rack up QUITE the tab, until after Ottawa, IL.
Friday equals Megan and Michelle Day Numero Uno. Monday will be Numero Dos!

I can't wait to see what we'll be inspired to create.
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P.S. I've recieved my business cards!!! Hooray!

Oh good[ie]ness!

2008-07-23T02:19:00.002-05:00

I always seem to be the night owl in the majority of my posts.....

Tomorrow I have a wonderful day off. I get to do whatever I want all day, which I'm actually having to force cleaning and doing laundry so I can get to creating!

I need a craft space in my room, so in order for that to be done, things need to be shifted and moved around....and cleaned.

Oh if only I could have my dream MR. BIG closet and also a WONDERUFLL FABULOUS scraproom, all to myself.
I keep wishing...

Today [the 23rd], is David and my 5 month. I know, I know...it might be odd that we're keeping track, but we aren't married and it's one of the things that we both look forward to so much. We won't be seeing each other tomorrow, but we're getting pumped up for the reunion trip to Illinois to visit my family. He's never been to Ottawa and I'm going to have SO MUCH fun showing him everything I can.

There's a distant rumble of thumder in the background, and I'm happy to say that this makes me incredibly peaceful. I can't wait to go to bed and hear this as a sleep. :)

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I know my ABC's...

2008-07-20T19:27:00.003-05:00

A. Attached or single? Attached.
B. Best friend? David. Hands down.
C. Cake or pie? CAKE!
D. Day of choice? Fridays usually.
E. Essential item? CELLY.
F. Favorite color? Green [also hot pink, black, borwn, grey, and orange].
G. Gummy bears or worms? I prefer Swedish Fish or Sour Patch Kids. Gummy bears and worms give me a tummy ache. :(
H. Home town? Just about everywhere. Born in Orlando, raised all over. Try to decipher an accent.
I. Favorite indulgence? Bright colored anythings and good food.
J. January or July? July.
K. Kids? Zilch, currently.
L. Life isn’t complete without? Happiness.
M. Marriage date? Sometime in the future [Vegas by the end of summer!]
N. Number of brothers and sisters? 1 brother.
O. Oranges or Apples? Apples.
P. Phobias? Dying. :(
Q. Quotes? I like meaningful quotes, but I don't live my life by them.
R. Reasons to smile? David and my mom....and finding people who mean a lot to me.
S. Season of choice? Fall!
T. Tag 5 people: Uhh...Michelle? Anyone else, if you want to, go for it!
U. Unknown fact about me? There are loads. If you stick around me long enough, I tend to blab about them all.
V. Vegetable? Carrots.
W. Worst habit? Leaving things around.
X. Xray or ultrasound? Xray. Ultrasound would mean my eggo is preggo!
Y. Your favorite food? I don't really have one. I could probably eat chips and queso every day, but it's not my favorite.
Z. Zodiac sign? Aries.

I tried to post this earlier, but my computer hates me. :(
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Just a little mentioning...

2008-07-18T12:38:00.001-05:00

I've updated BOTH cards in my shop with more, clearer pictures. I'm happy that I finally got it all together.

I should have a few more things in the shop soon.
:)

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Holy CHA!

2008-07-18T00:57:00.005-05:00

What an eventful day!

Not only did I get some shopping done, but it was fairly relaxing [not many screaming, frantic children running amuck in stores].

I ended up going, basically everywhere:

Michael's,

Hobby Lobby, and finally Eclectica!

At HL, Michelle didn't think she was going to make it, but THANKFULLY she got better and by the time I made it into E and sat down for a little while [feeling VERY uncreative], she texts and asks if we can still h/o. Uhh....YEAH! :)

David finally went to the doctor today. I'm so very proud of him. He didn't want to go, but I kept nagging. Hopefully the lab results are good and he gets over his aches and pains.

So, CHA. New product has already started to come in. I'm a HUGE fan of holiday themed papers, and with all the gunk from last year collecting dust, I need to use some of that before I even THINK of buying any more! I do have a sweet tooth for:

I hate when I get suckered [haha...pun wasn't intended] in to all the new goodies. I need to stop, save my money, and create using all that I have now!

I'm definately going to need to save up for the Maya Road Cupcake Crap. :(

Then, there's Ottawa. I can't believe that it's literally.....a little less than 3 weeks until I'm out of Memphis, for about a week.
Sure, Ottawa's not a vacation, but JEEZ, it's better than staying here without leave for A YEAR!!!!!!
TGFFR [Thank God For Family Reunions].

OOOOHHHH....I did buy some neat things from HL. Pink and black crazy cool printed dishwares--FOR MY EMBELLISHMENTS!!!! I'm stoked.

I'm basically rambling and possibly needing slumber. I'm starting to contemplate tomorrow's possible cleaning, Etsy goods, and work.

Sleepytime!
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Feeling kinda blah.

2008-07-17T01:12:00.003-05:00

Tomorrow equals

[aka: Create Day!]

Today was work, then Hobby Lobby....where I found this cutie:

Basically, that's all I have for tonight. I'm kinda in that pre-sleep stage.

[Gerkie's got the right idea. She's so dark, I had to distort the entire photo JUST to be able to make her out....plus added photo bling! ;)]

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ETSY!!!!

2008-07-15T19:42:00.005-05:00

I JUST POSTED MY FIRST ITEM ON ETSY!!!!

It's my Bon Voyage journal.

I've found my MIA card! It will also be in the shop shortly. I need to get some blank white cards with envelopes to matte the card faces onto before they ship.

Each item posted with recieve an added goodie to the bundle. I'm hoping to sort out all the kinks before too long. Remember, I'm still new at this!

This is super exciting. I can't wait to start creating more! :)

Off to post more...
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VIEW MY SHOP HERE! :)

Hmm...

2008-07-13T23:35:00.002-05:00

The below card that I was going to post is currently MIA. :(

Once I gather a few more things and configure postage, I should be good. I have Tuesday off, and I've decided to make that day one of creativity. Not to mention, Michelle and I will be at Eclectica on Thursday [another day off!] to create.

Expect it!
I just have to take pictures, type up descriptions, and configure pricing. Oh, I forgot to mention........I'VE GOT BUSINESS CARDS ON THE WAY!!!! I couldn't be more happy.

Whew! So much...
I have more buying to do as well.
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To be posted...

2008-07-09T22:47:00.003-05:00

...on Etsy.

I am officially opening my shop this upcoming week, so be prepared!
I have only a few items, since I don't have alot of time to create. I'm going to see how well they do first.

If I sell everything, I'll restock with more products. I'm so excited!
Be prepared to experience cards, mini books, tags, pages, page kits, ribbon, destashed items, paintings, flowers, and more.
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How freaking cool

2008-07-09T08:50:00.004-05:00

are these?!?!!?

Wow...I can't wait. Hopefully they won't be too expensive. I need to discover some blogs that have creative ways of staying thrifty and saving on item in-store and in life. I HAVE to start saving and getting coupons and giftcards and doodads to keep the cost of my spending low. I spend WAYYY too much, and I don't make enough to just do that. Especially with gas on the rise and a huge @$$ tank in my Dad's car.

Eww...

Good news [is always good], Michelle and I had fun yesterday at Eclectica, doing make n takes and chatting along. Afterwards getting yucky [yes, Y.U.C.K.Y.] Starbucks [stupid girl] and shop-a-lopping in Target. Thankfully I managed to keep my total down to just over $11 after raiding the dollar and two-dolla-fiddy section. Whew!

Today calls for me getting up and getting coffee and actually WAKING UP to go and hang out with Michelle again! YAY!!! I'm loving the times we have to hang out. Being inspired kicks it!

Hope everyone has a lovely day!
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Holy smokes!

2008-07-06T22:34:00.003-05:00

What a week/weekend! I had a blast Thursday and Friday night [literally!]. David and I went with my mom and dad to Millington to watch the fireworks [at our exclusive spot] with my mom's friends, Jackie, Chris, and Alaina [and Chris' husband, Chuck, Alaina's husband, George, and Chris' daughter Cassie--who ROCKS btw!]. We were right across the lake from the fireworks.

On the fourth, David and I went over to his parents to eat and go to the Germantown fireworks show. We sat alone in one of the Saddlecreek Shopping Center parking lots.

So that was that, minus the little tidbits between....
Like fireworks with Mike and Alex, among others.

Today has be unproductive, except that I bought MORE hangers at Wal*Mart for my room. 30 to be exact. My clothes are driving me crazy, but I love them all....I need a MUCH bigger closet. Think Carrie Bradshaw BIG [get it? Mr. Big? Closet? NO??!?!].
Lol'ing on the inside, really.

I didn't get to see David today, either. That always makes things worse. There are times that I really do wish we were married. I hate saying goodbye and I hate going even a day without seeing him. Plus, I want to get married. There are more reasons, but that's a novel. He had an okay day though. Swimming with Mike, Alex, and Keegan....no me. :(
BUT, he's sick. I'm considering picking him up some CNS from the store on the way to see him tomorrow.

I've got plans though....I love plans.
Depending on if I wake my happy butt up early enough, I'm wanting to go to Southwest and the U of M to straighten everything up with Fall 08's registration and the switching of my major, as well as filling my Graduation Application.

TOO MUCH!!!
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P.S. Random thought for tonight:
Why is it that I can feel so strongly about something, yet, moments can pass me by in a blur?

sigh

2008-07-02T21:00:00.001-05:00

Soon to be the proud owner of...

2008-07-02T09:45:00.002-05:00

I love it. I saw it on Etsy, saw it was a large, freaked, and found a small.
I can't wait to get it. It was kinda expensive and I know I'll have to transfer funds to my checking account, but I'll make it work.

I'm cleaning, AGAIN, today. Right now, I'm listening to songs to put on my profile. I think they're going to work. They're all soothing and I managed to save them in my phone, only to do nothing with them, thus far.

I have coasters to work on, a star book to figure out, mini books to complete, and all but one to register to sell. I'm so excited!
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Elsie clouds for sure!

2008-07-01T10:23:00.001-05:00

Michelle, you are so right.

I took this on the way out of my neighborhood. Seriously, I was sitting at the stop sign for a good 5 minutes just staring. Haha...

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3 Looks

2008-07-01T09:52:00.005-05:00

Eclectica's 3 Looks has hit the shelves.....and the website.

The journaling can't quite be made out from the picture, so I went ahead and retyped it: "What a gorgeous day for a walk in the woods. I picked the spot, he picked the camera. We walked through acres of woods by the Wolf River and stopped at the lake. Afterwards, we made friends with the locals and fed them Chick-Fil-A bread and fries. -Nature Walk 6/08"

Three things the make me happy:
1. The remainder of the week [MINUS EVERY MOSQUITO].
2. Tomorrow's cleaning [yes, I know.....I'm probably sick].
3. Tanning.

Something that makes me sad:
1. Mosquitoes.

I'm off to go get ready to go do one of my happys. ;)
AFTER I wish an old friend Happy Birthday and have a cup of coffee.

Enjoy!
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P.S. It's crazy, but yesterday I found a picture of Brad. It was the first time that I didn't feel anything because of it. It's like it almost never happened and it was just a picture of a lost friend. I barely chuckled [if that's what you call that one little "huh" sorta laugh under you breath sort of thing]. This...is number 4 on my happy things.

Orange...

2008-06-30T12:22:00.005-05:00

I've been looking at the color orange and I've realized, that this might just be my summer color of choice!

Random survey, but does anyone have a favorite summertime color? If so what is it and why?

I finished my 3 Look project for the store. You can probably find it on the
site after the 1st. I'm actually really proud of it and how it turned out. I was stressing last minute and I'm surprised at how much I fit on there.

I'm configuring new ideas for my Etsy. I'm going to need to recruit someone [*hint* *hint* MICHELLE?!?!!?] to help me with the basics and just getting started. I'm trying to avoid looking at anyone's shop that I know, just so that I can work on my own stuff first, and look and see the differences.

Which reminds me....I need to order business cards. I'm looking for cupcake ones, but yeah, those'll cost me. Does anyone have ANY ideas?!? I need inexpensive ones. Please help...

Tonight calls for swimming and Quiznos.

Oh, and as promised....here's my precious joy:

Corn. I grew it in class this past semester and planted it on Earth Day. I'm surprised that it's lived. I have SUCH the black thumb. :(
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I scare myself.

2008-06-28T09:45:00.002-05:00

Sometimes it's amazing what I can do. Yesterday, after months of trying and failed attempts, I ACTUALLY got the internet back up on my computer upstairs! No more laptop lugging nightly. This makes me happy.

I don't know what I did, but all I know is that it works now. I'm very happy and proud of myself. My dad said that if I'm going into Graphic Design and working with computers, I'd better know how to fix my computer. Ugh! My mom was happy for me, at least.

I'm so excited for the upcoming months. July 3rd, David and I are joining my family [minus Justin and Tiffany] and my mom's friends for fireworks. The 4th, I'm going over to David's parents to do fireworks there. Note, I HATE loud noises. =/

ALSO, August 7-12 my family, Tiffany, and David are all going to Illinois [SILENT "S", that always kills me when people say it wrong] to visit my grandparents and go for the family reunion. This year's is going to be better. I ACTUALLY have a decent guy who I can trust [even if he wasn't going]. This just makes it better too, since he'll be able to see Ottawa and all the joys it brings.

I NEED to finish my reunion album from last year. I'm sure a procrastinator. :(
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Tonight's plans

2008-06-27T17:50:00.002-05:00

David and I are going to go see Wall*E here in Atoka.

First thing's first, FOOD!
I cleaned ALL day. I'm so exhausted. I've still got a little ways to go, but there's floor! I need to get some storage unit for my scrapbooking supplies and make my scrap nook look AMAZING!!!

One project is absolultely completed. I just have to post it on my store....however, I must have more items to sell before I get too crazy.

I'm SUPER excited!!! A clue? BON VOYAGE!
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TFI freakin F! :)

2008-06-27T01:39:00.003-05:00

Oh I do hope I surprise EVERYONE....

I started on my Etsy shop products today with Michelle. She is really helpful and I love how similar we are. It's like she's in my head, which is weird, yeah, but TOTALLY helpful and needed. We remind each other of things and encourage each other.....and SHARE!!! ;)

I REALLY hope we do this weekly. I need someone like her in my life more often than she already is. I'm really thankful for her.

I'm going to be doing the dreaded "c" word tomorrow. This includes my laundry, which is blocking off the cat's kitty box. =X
I'm just glad neither have gone elsewhere.

Speaking of, Gerkie's crashed out on my bed next to me. She's so darn cute!

I'm missing people. Priscilla mostly....I really hope I get down what I have planned in time. It needs to have the right touch, and paint.

David's coming over tomorrow night to help with my room. I'm going to get everything ready by the end of the month to start REALLY getting down to business on my Etsy stuff. He's really motivating me and that's why I'm hecka thankful for him, too!

Michelle, here's to you girlie! :)
Thank you for making my day pure joy.
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P.S. The Starbuck's Strawberry Lemonade is AMAZING!!! It'll sure wake you up though! Lol...so darn tart.

P.P.S. This was actually what I modeled my dad's Father's Day card after:

I gotta hand it to you...

2008-06-26T08:20:00.004-05:00

...I do believe I have found a new kindred spirit!

[Sorry the quality is a little off. I took the picture with my phone to quickly upload it to the computer to share. ;)]

What fun and today=MORE!!! :)
I can't wait. We're going to be cropping today with all our goodies that we got from yesterday's shopping spree. I should have something to put on my Etsy later next week. I wonder how it'll go.

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A [P.S.]

2008-06-25T01:57:00.002-05:00

My night didn't get any better, and NO, it wasn't because of the meeting. But yes, seeing my boyfriend did help. We bought movies to watch when we're bored at the house with nothing to do and some cute stuff for me.

Too bad the kiosk was CLOSED! I'll have to get my pictures printed before this weekend, or else I'll have to use regular paper for my 3 Looks, due on the 1st.

I'm hanging out with Michelle today. I really need to get some sleep. I'm not working until 4!!! Plenty of hangage until TOMORROW when we're hanging out again!!!! HOORAY!!!! :)

Goodnight.
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WHAT THE.....?!?!?

2008-06-24T10:51:00.004-05:00

I get to awake to this....FOWLER TREE SERVICE. At 7 effing 30 in the freakin morning!!!

It sounded like they were a) bulldozing a house, b) hitting a mailbox repeatedly, c) plowing through OUR house, or d) all of the above.

[Choose d.]

You guessed it! Yeah, 7:30. AM! WHAT THE F?!?! They even woke my brother who can practically sleep though anything, just to cut down a tree and shred it in the cove.

Honestly, WHY would you do that?! Who the hell calls up guys to come cut down and demolish a tree that early? I have to work a 1 and now I'm sure my work performance will suffer due to 5 HOURS OF SLEEP!!!! Are you serious?

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P.S. DON'T have these guys cut down your trees. They have little to ZERO respect for anyone. Kthnx for RUINING my day! Jerks.

Today's post is brought to you by the color...

2008-06-24T02:06:00.001-05:00

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An incredible weekend.

2008-06-23T10:51:00.004-05:00

I've had a great weekend. Simply because I said yes to hanging out with David's roommates, yes to going downtown, and yes to all the inbetweens.

Saturday afternoon, we went on a LOVELY nature walk before hanging with Clayton and Co. We ended up feeding ducks and having a great time. :)

Usually, I'm not one to go hang out with a bunch of David's roommate's friends, but Clayton decided to tell us about the 93X Summer Bash, leading us to think there were going to be POOLS set up in the parking lot. Cool! Alas, no pools, but a Woodchuck and Smirnoff.

After hanging out a little while, we flee the scene and head downtown to meet up with my already a little intoxicated brother. Eat at Big Foot and head to the Flying Saucer, for another Woodchuck, then headed home.

Yesterday, I went and met up with my mom at the Agricenter. She and her friend and I all went to go get lunch at the Commissary. David text me that he was up shortly before arriving at said destination and met us there. We headed back to the Agricenter and decided it really wasn't our thing. We took loads of pictures of the Charity Horses that are set up around the area. We're going to find and take pictures of them all! :)

Today's our four month. Lol...I'm so excited! The not-so-funny thing about it is, this COULD'VE been our 9 month. Yeah...could have.

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Completely true....

2008-06-19T13:07:00.000-05:00

PuhLEEZE...

2008-06-18T22:46:00.002-05:00

I've been cleaning this afternoon. Yes, I've barely made a dent and sure, my bed is a TOTAL wreck [laundry baskets and clean clothes needing a home], but I'm sure I'm succeeding in this battle.

I'm preparing some ideas for my friend in Knoxville. I miss her so much and we're going to be art buddies. I've been neglecting my duties. I'm ready to create.

I've been inspired by a blog I haven't read in a while. I'm glad I decided to check it out. Not only do I want to have "colorful days", but I'm super jealous that we don't have photo booths here. :( Boo Memphis!

My inspiration.

Also, I'm bored, so...yeah. Enjoy!

1. Where is your cell phone? .................FRONT AND CENTER
2. Your significant other?.......................On his way home from Chili's, WITHOUT me. :'(
3. Your hair?....................................On top of my head and brown.
4. Your mother? .................................She's in bed.
5. Your father?....................................Lying on the couch, snoring.
6. Your favorite thing?..........................Davey Days! ;)
7. Your dream last night?......................Void.
8. Your favorite drink..........................Mt. Dew & Bacardi's, but not together.
9. Your dream/goal?..............................Being happy, finding something I'd LOVE to do for the rest of my life, being able to do it, creating as much as possible and selling my creations, living free.
10. The room you're in?..........................The living room.
11. Your children?.....................................The cats? Sleeping with dad and in Dad's chair.
12. Your fear?...................................Dying.
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years...........Married to my soulmate and living the dream.
14. Where were you last night?...................Upstairs in my bed.
15. What you're not?.............................A good public-speaker.
16. Muffins......................................I prefer CUPCAKES. Yum! Megan Muffin is my alias. Lol.
17. One of your wish list items?.................Polaroid & FILM!!!. :(
18. Where you grew up?..........................Everywhere.
19. What you read last........................HP.
20. What are you wearing?........................Memphis Final Two shirt and some shorts. I've still got tanning lotion on me. EWWW! =X
21. Your TV?.....................................Jay Leno
22. Your pets?...................................Cats, horses, Gecko.
23. Your computer? .........................No internet there, that's why I "steal" my mom's laptop. =/
24. Your life?...................................Always changing.
25. Your mood?...................................Anxious.
26. Missing someone?..........................Like crazy.
27. Your car?....................................Dad's. Mine was totalled. :'(
28. Something you're not wearing?................Shoes [socks, bra, nailpolish]
29. Favorite Store?..............................Unfortunately, Eclectica.
30. Your summer?.................................Not here until Friday[?]
31. Like someone?................................I like like someone. ;)
32. Your favorite color?.........................Green, hot pink, black, grey, and brown. Mainly GREEN!
33. Last time you laughed........................Work.
34. Last time you cried?........................Today, when I watched David Mister's video from the wake.

I'll breathe a sigh of relief when everything is finished upstairs. At least we have air conditioning. :)

I managed to cook dinner for the family today, and tomorrow, I'm going to scrounge around for cupcake supplies. So you KNOW it should be a good day.....minus the cleaning. Boo on that!

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What a lovely...

2008-06-18T10:51:00.002-05:00

LOVE LOVE LOVE.

I need to go see the movie....with Karrie! ;)
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Rant

2008-06-17T22:50:00.002-05:00

Let's hear it. How many of you readers actually have a HARD time saying you're sorry? How about being nice to people regardless of how YOUR OWN personal life is going?

Hmm...this is leading somewhere, bare with me.

If someone says something to me, I usually can shrug it off. I smile when I'm sad/mad. I laugh when my heart aches. Sometimes, however, it gets to be really hard to fake my happiness and after awhile of someone treating me as an inferior, I tend to get a little bullheaded and stubborn.

So what do I do? I guess, I'll have to end up shrugging it off, as always, because there's nothing I can do about it.....considering.

I'm tired of the same ol' same ol' and the consistancy of these issues that I've had. I'm just waiting for some sort of miracle and the hope that one day things will change. Really it's mainly the little things that lead up to the larger ones, but those all can pile up to create a larger problem.

UGH!!

One top of everything, I don't know what to do about school next semester. I want to finish with my teaching degree, but I don't want to teach anymore. I've just gotten too far into it to turn around now. My mom's talking about student loans now. I refuse. I don't want to drop out, because [for one] I can't and [two] nothing good will come of that.

I don't know what I want to do or be anymore. I know that I love art and creating projects, but I don't want to have an art degree, simply because it won't take me far.

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Father's Day blues

2008-06-15T11:04:00.003-05:00

Here's what I've done for my dad....thus far.

Now...what to write?!

I'm about to leave for work and I can't see to think of anything to write in my dad's card. Note, we're not very close and I'm not really looking for anything generic. Plus, quotes are out. I think I'm just going to end up writing what I always end up writing [generic] and call it good enough. What do you say to a father you're not close to?

Jen and I are on at the store. Should be a good day. The last day to pitch 4x4's and Cookie Cutters.... I'm not really one for cleaning, but it should go pretty fast. Especially with Starbucks and donuts waiting! ;)

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What a way to wake up!

2008-06-12T08:53:00.002-05:00

So, I set my alarm to go off around 7:30 so I could have time to tan before work, and thankfully, I looked at my schedule before I completely got ready. I thought I was working 10-6, but that's tomorrow! I'm on at 4 today. WHEW!

I have PLENTY of time.

I finished my dad's Father's Day card. I'd put it up here, but he's found a way to Google my name when he's bored and stumbled upon my blog. I'm not going to ruin it! Lol..

Speaking of Google, if you Google "beauty", this is what comes up:

I've been OBSESSING over Etsy, and wishing I could afford to spend more money on luxuries, but alas, I wish. I did find some really neat individuals who practice an art of "looking through the viewfinder". Here's one of my favorites, simply because I am in love. ;)

ScarletBeautiful2's Etsy Shop

Also, go ahead and check out the lovely Michelle's Etsy Shop as well. She's amazingly talented and all her items make me love love LOVE summer just THAT much more. ;)
LuckyChelle7

AAAANNNNND....Jennifer's Etsy: Designs On A Whim

With all that, I'm off to go bake. My brother and his girlfriend, Tiffany, are going to St. Louis tomorrow, and I am SO jealous. I need to just get away and relax.

Tan time!
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Exactly 1 month and 29 days....

2008-06-04T23:11:00.003-05:00

...since I'm SEEN my best friend! I got the chance to hang out with my beloved Megan Sara, my bestest friend [aka BIFFLE]. It happened spur of the moment and she agreed to go to the local coffee shop with me, but we ended up going to Margarita's for Pina Coladas [imagine that], cheese dip, tacos, and quesadillas....THEN we went to Perks [the coffee shop]. It's funny, we ALWAYS end up gathering so many dramatic tales of our boyfriends and crazy everyday life and sit and talk for hours. We're hoping to have more time for us this month. I really miss her. I don't think we've EVER gone this long.....literally, the DAY AFTER my birthday. Ridiculous.

Tomorrow I go to work and then get to see David! HOORAY!!!

I went tanning again today for 10 minutes, and burnt myself even more. I'm having a day off tomorrow....probably, unless I tan before work. We'll see how bad I look tomorrow. I'm pretty pink. =/

Also, I cracked my lip the other day at work. They were apparently VERY dry and now it hurts really bad. I cracked it RIGHT down the middle. UGH! Yuck.

I have pictures from the other day.....
I went to the barn to take care of Abby [my horse] and I ended up walking her around, giving her a bath, and brushing her. She's gorgeous.....but unfortunately, really old. :(
Here's one of the pics:

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I can't sleep.

2008-06-03T02:12:00.002-05:00

My contacts are practically fusing to my eyes and my bed is half made, but I just can't seem to feel that drifty-feeling come along.

This is sad, but I haven't gotten to see David since Saturday [and I won't get to see him again until Thursday], and I'm missing him. UGH! :(

I've been online practically all night looking up bright and cheery things like clothes and cupcakes and checking all my different email accounts....which isn't really bright nor cheery.

*Sigh*. Life.

I'm going to listen to a few more songs on my playlist, finish this, and force my eyelids closed. I'm sure I'll pass out as soon as my head hits the pillow. =/

I miss creating things. I got a kit from Alissa's class on the 31st and I pretty much finished it. I need to get the stamps that she used to stamp a page....or just use what I have.....because THAT'D be convienient.

The Postal Service brings back so many memories. Most importantly, my Grandma's house [baths]....but also, since *the unmentionable* burned me the cd. His first gift to me. :( What a way to ruin a perfectly AMAZING band.
I need to detox my brain....

Gerkie's chillin' on my bed with me. That always makes me happy. The sheets are clean too, so she's loving it equally as well. I need to put the pillowcases on.

I think I have insomnia. Dang..

Saturday [if I don't post until then], David and I are going to go see What Happens in Vegas at the Paradiso. I figured I save him the "pain" of Sex and the City [saving THAT for Karrie--from work].

June rings in THE 7 NIGHTS OF CLEANING. A personal "goal" I don't see happening. :(
I can't be motivated to do anything, no matter what. I just need one of those vacumms from WHOSVILLE to suck everything up. ;)
[I don't know where that came from]

OH! My lovely mother bought me an unlimited tanning package at the tanning place RIGHT DOWN THE STREET from the house, so I'm thinking about going every or every other day...yeah yeah, I know that's alot, but I need it. I don't tan easy. I'm already starting to see results after just the first time in AWHILE [I started at 7, when I think 5 is the recommended]. Eh..whatever.

Well, I think I'm going to cut myself off. [*Cue the playoff music*] This post has extended longer then I expected. OKAYIloveyouallGOODNIGHT!

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As odd as it sounds...

2008-05-25T23:44:00.003-05:00

David and I went to a Fish Fry at a house owned by members of the car club. It was really kinda fun, for being so DANG hot!!!

The members all brought their cars. One lady, named Patricia, let David take me for a ride in her antique, automatic Mini Cooper. VERY cute...

Loads of people were watching the Indy 300. I can't get into that crap.... =X
Something with milk at the end. Double YUCK!

The fish, fries, fruit were ALL wonderful. THe BEST darn catfish I've ever had. Everything was so fresh and delicious. I couldn't help but to over endulge.

Later we went to Plato's Closet [my *NEW* addiction]. David really helps out! We ended up walking out with three skirts and a dress. He got the dress and a skirt and I bought the other two skirts. He SPOILS the mess out of me, and for once, I honestly know what it's like to be able to be spoiled by a guy. I love him with all I've got! [And no, NOT for the money.]

Afterwards, he ended up taking me back to Eclectica, where I normally leave the car, to join the ladies for an employee crop [which I believe we need WAYYY more of!!!]. I didn't cry, thankfully, but I just can't believe that Michelle is moving! It hasn't sunk in yet...
I'm REALLY going to miss her. She's my BFF! ;)
2008 SUCKS!

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HAHA...*edit!*
BOY (1:04:09 AM): you are adorable, sweet, kind, appreciative, humble, down to earth, funny, spontanious, exciting, naturally beautiful, giving, ............
GIRL (1:04:34 AM): ....really?! :')

Strawberries!

2008-05-22T09:29:00.003-05:00

My mom and I are going to pick strawberries today. I'm really excited, and I'm thinking that I might want to change into warmer clothes. It's overcast and I don't want it to rain and be in shorts and flip flops. YUCK!

More to post later...
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[*EDIT!*] :)

Okay, so that was unexpected fun. We got all ready and went to Wal-Mart to pick up containers and snacks. I ended up getting one of the new Mt. Dews [Supernova, to keep with our "strawberry theme"]. It's really pretty good. Lol...duh!

Anywho...picked strawberries and then went to McDonald's to eat. I got a Mighty Kids meal with a purse. I can be SUCH a dork. =/

I finished the pages to the faux mini book kit I bought from the store. It's looking mighty cute. All I have to do now is sand the edges, cover the chip people, and add the Doodlebug rubons and PICTURES!!! :)

Tomorrow is David and my 3 month anniversary. I'm going to lunch with him and then after work, I think we're doing something at the house for dinner. I have a special surprise for him COVERED in chocolate.... ;) [hint: HAND PICKED!]

Saturday means ANOTEHR PICNIC!!! YAY!! I am super excited.

This is turning out to be a bummer of a year...

2008-05-16T23:17:00.004-05:00

Not only did Sam pass away, but my brother's friend [whom I knew as well], David Mister has since passed. He was 25 years old and died from, what we know as, a siezure. Things just seem so wrong.

Not to mention, my friend, Michelle, has been overcome by the sad news of her IVF results. These things just shouldn't be happening.

On top of things, I lost a boyfriend and gained another [personal accomplishment in my eyes].

My REALLY GREAT friend, Priscilla, and her husband [another good friend] Trae, are moving 6 hours away to Knoxville. A spur of the moment decision.

FURTHERMORE, I have no idea what I want to do with my life, because [LET'S BE HONEST] I CAN'T be a housewife, full-time, with a part-time job on the side working retail. That is a nice goal to attain.
I don't want to teach or anything. I just want to have fun and do as much as I can possibly do before I die.

With how things are, who knows? Life is too short to get sucked up in the here and now. You HAVE to live your own life the way in which you desire. There should be no limits to what you can attain.

LIVE. LAUGH. ♥*.

Happy Mother's Day!

2008-05-11T01:53:00.003-05:00

So to all the mothers out there, a very happy, HAPPY Mother's Day! :)

Here's what I made for my mom:
A scrapbook page to add a photo from tomorrow onto. Made with paper from the new Wild Asparagus line, May Arts sheer blue and purple ribbon, staples, and cardstock.

AND, I made her a card using the same line and embellishments from scraps.

Also, on my way home from David's [we battled the storm], I spotted Tommy ["our" tomcat] on the walkway sniffing at something. He kept poking his head into the weeds and then jumping back. He looked so adorable and at first glance I just assumed it was a bug. Then the something MOVED and I thought it was a snake and got scared thinking he was going to get bit. I hurriedly gathered my things and opened the door. Tommy started to run up to me and then proudly walked to where the "THING" was and kept going. As I stared down at the tail of a slimey critter, I look hard and realize just what it is. THANKFULLY Tommy left it entact and unharmed. I ran upstairs to get Justin and told my mom to come too. Here's what I found.

Awwww....I can't tell you the last time I spotted a salamander. They're so cute! :)
This made my night. Thanks Tom Tom!
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Yesterday's graduation.

2008-05-04T11:22:00.002-05:00

So yesterday my brother graduated from college [with honors] with his bachlors of business. I ended up making him a card, from scratch.

I'm pretty pleased. He really liked it. I'm pretty sure he'll hold on to it. He's not the kind of brother to throw out the things that I make him.
On the "DL", I very proud of him. He's done very well and I'm sure he won't have to worry about the "REAL WORLD" or anything like that. He's gonna be fine.

Today I'm going with David to Mississippi to a car show/meet. His car club that he and his dad are a part of are all driving their British cars to Mississippi to meet up and have like a picnic at one of the guys' estates[?] I'm super excited and I really hope I dress alright for it and whatnot, with all the rain....I'm not sure how the ground and whatnot will be there.

I'm taking my mom's camera to take pictures [since my memory card is full and we won't have time to run by Wal-Mart or whereever to get my photos onto a cd]. I'll hopefully scrap them later.

Tonight he'll get to meet my Grandparents and we're going to grill out and socialize. I can't wait!
Maybe we can go to a movie later or something. =/

Tomorrow=CINCO DE MAYO!!!
I'm hoping that David and I can head out into Memphis and do a little drinking, since I'm off work and, HELLO, it is a national drinking day. Haha....

I'm happy and excited. The remainder of this weekend should be GREAT! Plus Monday, if all goes according to plan.

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It's a DOUBLE date!

2008-04-30T00:54:00.002-05:00

++++++++++++++++++++

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the double d. ;)

technically, the ben and jerry thing was today and the made of honor will be tomorrow. david and i got free passes to go to see it at the paradiso tomorrow night.....uhh....early?!?!

i'm so excited. i'm going to meet up with one of the girls in my marriage and the family class to study on campus, then i'll go see david and we MAY just go to the park and have a picnic. wouldn't that be lovely? not sure what tomorrow brings, just hope it's GOOD WEATHER!!!! ;)

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Gold.

2008-04-22T22:58:00.002-05:00

What an interestingly boring day. School brought NOTHING new, just reviews for the upcoming tests, err...EXAMS! I can't wait for this installment to be OVER with! I'm completely exhausted. I'm ready for tanning, working, hanging out with folks, and BACK to schooling [summer school].

It seems that with the rise of gas, comes terrible consequences. I have summer school on mondays, tuesdays, wednesdays, and thursdays. All at the main U of M campus. I'm going to be so screwed. Good thing is, they aren't early morning classes, so I'll beat rush hour...and also, it leaves gaps for David and I to see each other, but not enough for a good shift at E. I'll have to push back my availability to Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Hopefully, I can have a set schedule over the summer, where I'll be working all three days. I need it....BADLY!
Money will be tight[er] and more than likely be put towards gas and gas alone. I'm terrified about what MORE I could possibly do to try and get myself out of the poverty level. Living paycheck to paycheck just doesn't cut it anymore. I'm going to start paying bills and hopefully one day move out and get a new [CUTE] car. All this will cost me, and if I'm pushing it now, what happens when I cut back my availability and gas is on the rise?

I can't get another job, because I don't have the time, patience, or energy for it. School and Eclectica is all I need on my mind. I just need a solution.

I also need to stop with the tabs. Under $15. NO more!
This is getting ridiculous. I can't afford this, plus Michelle's group, plus gas, plus BARELY having enough for food for work or a Starbucks every now and then. UGH! All this is making my head hurt....

I have a final tomorrow. I'm not really ready, but it's easy. I'll review tomorrow morning, WITH COFFEE [I haven't had coffee in about 4 days]!!!

I need to relax. You know, I haven't even had time to START reading the "not-so new" Harry Potter. Wow...that hurts to admit.

Maybe I'll do the garage sale and get some "money" [i.e. giftcard] so I can start saving and plus, I'll get rid of some of my stash...I'm growing bored anyway.

AHHHH.....hooray for complaining. I feel a little better now. *WHEW!*
I think I just need to sleep. :(

STRESSED!
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TAGGED!

2008-04-14T21:39:00.003-05:00

Mrs. Michelle has tagged me! Enjoy...

Four Jobs I've Held:
1. Eclectica Scrapbooks & Stamps [Sales Associate]
2. The Orpheum Theatre [Wardrobe-dresser for the actors/actresses & behind-the-scenes operator....lol]
3. Express for Men [Wolfchase Galleria, before it went duel-gender, Sales Associate]
4. Rack Room Shoes [Sales Associate]

Movies I Could Watch Over and Over:
1. Ever After
2. The Girl Next Door
3. Finding Nemo
4. Fight Club

Four Places I've Lived:
1. Memphis [Atoka], TN
2. Eastcote, England
3. Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
4. Newport, Rhode Island

Four TV shows I like:
1. The O.C.
2. Family Guy
3. Futurama
4. Color Splash

Four People Who Email Me Regularly:
1. Me
2. Muses
3. Scrapbooking sites
4. Delia's/Alloy/Charlotte Russe/etc.

Four Favorite Foods:
1. Applesauce
2. Pizza
3. Macaroni and cheese
4. Chicken

Four Places I'd Rather Be:
1. Florida
2. With Daveybooty
3. Sleeping
4. Shopping....with money!

Four People I'm Tagging:
1. Cindy
2. Marcy
3. Roxi
4. Candice

...have fun!!!
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Jipped

2008-04-09T22:46:00.003-05:00

I'm really digging the song from Brett Dennen called "Ain't No Reason". You might have seen it on Jay Leno the other night. I didn't like it that much then, but I couldn't change the channel or take my eyes off the screen.

I have a makeup test tomorrow. I failed [along with all but 12 students in all his classes] with a 38! YIKES!!!!
I'm going to have my work cut out for me. I've NEVER been good at standardized tests, or tests in general. I don't freak out....it's just I can't do them. I can study for hours or not even study at all or anywhere in between, and the results are ALWAYS the same. I win some, I lose some.

Speaking of, the first paper I wrote and BS'ed in my history class I recieved a 95 on, and the second that I thought I NAILED.....a freaking 78.
UGH!

I just can't wait to get this semester over with and breathe. I think the stress just got to me from having to switch schools and adjust. I was really hoping for Dean's List my first semester at Memphis, and I'm still hoping, but....we'll see.

I need to just get away and relax. Somewhere OUT of Memphis. Florida was JUST in my grasp, yet, I HAVE NO MONEY...
I needed to be saving up for QUITE some time. I don't see me leaving this area for a LOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG time.

Uhh...I need to go to bed. Typing late at night usually doesn't do me much good. I end up posting about things that I shouldn't or whatever.
Goodnight!

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Hahaha!

2008-04-08T22:39:00.002-05:00

...GO TIGERS GO! :)
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I'm 21.

2008-04-07T09:24:00.003-05:00

It's nice. I can now go out and get a drink and feel super grown up.....and spend a fortune! Ugh! Drinks cost more than a meal.

On the 5th, David ended up FINALLY meeting my parents. I think my mom and dad were impressed. SURPRISE! He brought me MORE daffodils! I freaking bunch too! I swear, probably 21, with some having 2 on 1. :)

My dad "grilled" him a little, which was okay. Then, Justin, Tiffany, David, and I all headed to Memphis to the Fox and Hound to TRY to watch the Memphis game. It was packed out, so David just suggested we all go back to his place to watch it, and with only a few minutes into it, we made it.

Free drinks for the gang [not me, surprise!] and a seat. I did have a sip of Yager. UGH!!! Never again.

Then we all headed back out to Memphis [Justin and Tiffany went to Bennigans; David and I went to Clark Tower].

The Tower Room is AMAZING! I highly recommend it. I had a glass of White Zinfendel and pasta.

The night was great. I didn't get drunk or anything, and that's EXACTLY how I wanted it. I have NO desire to drink that much.....ever. Ugh!

Yesterday, I met up with my best friends, Megan and Cassandra, and Greg [Megan's boyfriend] and David at Chili's in Millington. Megan and I got pina colada's. YUM!

That's about it. I'm happy.
I can start hanging out with my brother and Tiffany more. I feel more grown up, but at the same time, I don't feel like anything's changed.

I have pics to scrap now though. :)
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SURPRISE!

2008-04-04T20:56:00.003-06:00

So I've JUST recieved a HUGE gift from my most FAVORITEST Californian.

Let's just say....I'll be busy discovering what to do with all these goodies!!!
Fabric, notepads, felt, tickets, music sheets.....Cindy, you're TEH best. Yes, T-E-H!

I'm going to use some on pages and make some puffy cupcakes out of them! Cindy, the fabrics are absolutely STUNNING!!! I esp. love the black and pink stripe. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!! <3333333*

I'm so excited, I'm not even tired. :)
I'll try to post something from tomorrow. Gotta remember to take CLASSY pics. Me in my dress.

And don't forget: GO TIGERS GO!
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Oooh....

2008-04-03T19:03:00.006-06:00

So I got to see my beloved today, and wouldn't you know, he surprised me with....

Oooh...yeah! He's a keeper.

Not only that, but I also stumbled upon a pretty unique blog [that I've added to the sidebar, as well] that has EVERYTHING to do with cupcakes! YUMMM!!! It's link?
How to Eat a Cupcake

I'm going to try the Napoleon cupcakes [January 23rd post]. They look SUPER scrumptious! MMMM..

SIDENOTE: Sorry the above picture has such crappy quality. I can only really load my camera photos and for some reason they always turn out hideous. Lighting is wrong too. I was in a rush. Whoops! =/

I have SOOO much to do tomorrow.
1. Go to the DMV to get my license renewed.
2. Go to the Naval Base to get my military id renewed.
3. Pick up my BEAUTIFUL dress and try it on, making sure it fits. *fingers crossed* lol..

OH!
4. WORK! Where I get my goodies from Michelle<3!

I'm going to seriously CRASH tomorrow night.
Btw, I've abandoned hope in cleaning my room. I'm to the point that I just want to fold up ALL my laundry and put it away. *Shock*

BAD NEWS FOR BIRTHDAY!!!!! My boys are playing when my dinner will be served! :'(
I'll figure something out.

Better get to folding.... :(
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A little less than a week....

2008-03-31T20:44:00.002-06:00

...and I'll be

I'm pretty excited. Rightfully so, I suppose. Mainly just because I don't have anything to look forward to after this birthday, until 65 and get social security....oh wait, that's out now! Stupid economy.

I'm so excited about going out. David and I are supposed to have a relaxing, quite night. He's taking me to Clark Tower.

All I want is some champagne and a sunset.

Mmm....see why I'm excited??
PLEASE OH PLEASE OH PLEASE DON'T RAIN!!!! =/

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Rainbows inspire!

2008-03-31T20:21:00.003-06:00

COLORS THAT INSPIRE ME:

Red.

Orange.

Yellow.

Green.

Blue.

Indigo.

Violet.

GO TIGERS GO!

2008-03-30T19:58:00.005-06:00

Final four....HERE WE COME!!!

Memphis 85, Texas 67.

What an interesting day. Some of the ladies that came into the store didn't want to know the play-by-plays and whatnots, and Luanne and I were keeping each other updated, so we ended up just writing the score on a Viagra notepad and alerting those who wanted to know, which turned out to be mainly everyone. =/

AAAAAHHHHH!!!

Here are the pictures from the card and the gift card holder/book that I made for my mom:

I drew a picture of a cupcake and kitty prints on the inside of her card, walking away. It was cute.

I have SO much to do tomorrow. I have to get my dress fitted for my birthday. It's SUPER gorgeous. [pics to come!]

Since I seemed to have neglected mentioning that David brought me daffodils to work right before we closed a few nights back. It put a HUGE smile on my face. ....and yes, I DO have pics! Hehe...

AND....the store sample that I did for Eclectica:

It's simple enough to be cute. TOOT TOOT!

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You can't always find what you want.....

2008-03-30T00:53:00.002-06:00

...then sometimes it's just fun to wear mismatched socks. Keeps the spark alive!

I'm such a goob. I've had a VERY rough day. I FINALLY got my things back from Brad. We've been separated since the 14th of January. It's not like he didn't have any excuse to meet up, he just couldn't be bothered. He didn't have everything that he owed me, but at least the materialistic things were returned.

UGH! Drama. He had to bring a girl with him, too. What an idiot. I'm SO glad that I have a nice, mature man now.

I'm exhausted....I promise I'll post the pics of my mom's presents and I made for her and also the purdy daffodils. :)

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Earth Hour!

2008-03-29T10:58:00.003-06:00

Okay, so anyone who's reading this, PLEASE participate. Earth hour is from 8 until 9pm tonight. To help conserve power around the plant, everyone is asked to bascially have fun and go back to the middle ages, sitting around candles and playing board games, whatever pleases you. Lol....

View http://www7.earthhourus.org/ for more information.

Trust me, you CAN make a huge difference!
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