Christmas 2011

They got their Keurig.

Welcome to our Christmas.

Happy Holidays to you and yours! 

4: Edition 2

1.  Smashbox O-Gloss

This stuff is the bomb.  I know it's been out for quite a while so it's nothing new.  In fact, I don't even think the technology that goes into this gloss is new either.  O-Gloss is basically a lip color that goes on clear and shortly after turns your individual shade of pink.  Holler.

2.  The Lonely Island



I'd heard all their stuff before and was quite familiar with them but just recently got their whole sophomore album 'Turtleneck and Chain' on iTunes.  It's a comedy album and I wouldn't exactly call it G-rate.  But either way, smitten I tell you.  Smitten.



3.  tumblr

Yeah, click the link and you can see my tumblr in its infancy.  Not as interesting?  Eh.  While I love blogging, I appreciate what tumblr was intended for.  Microblogging.  'Cause I don't always feel like writing out a long post.



4.  Wayfarers



Thank you for helping me buy myself a much wanted present, Grandparents!  I've had my eye on a pair of Ray-Bans for a while.  I really thought I'd get the tortoise glasses, but then I did a 180 and went all Risky Business on it.  Wayfarers really are great glasses, so I'm sorry I inadvertently look like a cocky jerk in the picture.  Again, Risky Business.  I swear it's just the photo!

Things Change

Change of hearts are such a double-edged sword.  But in most cases, I feel that it's simply God laying something heavy on my mind -- telling me I need to do something different. 

He did that in March when I went back to the art program at school.

He's done it again.

I enjoyed the 2 art classes I took and I was really looking forward to next semester.  But I'm so burnt out.  And honestly, I don't truly appreciate school right now.  So I'm more than likely taking a semester off.

There's nothing overly dramatic about my exit.  It's simply that I need to do some growing up.  I haven't appreciated school.  I can't keep a clean home.  Seriously.  The townhouse is so dirty.  I'm super lazy in nearly all aspects of my life.  I kinda suck.

At least I'm responsible at work.  And I really enjoy every single day at the shop.

But I need to learn responsibility in all areas.

I'd like to prove to myself that I am responsible before I go back to school.  I'd like to take some time to work at my job, work at my drawing, and work at keeping my pigsty clean for once.

Aside from that, I still don't know what I want to do.  It's not that I want to be working retail for the rest of my life.  I'd love to have a job someday that allows me to use my creativity, regardless of whether I have a college degree or not.  But seeing that I'm almost 24, I think I need to figure out what I want to do sometime.  I'm young, but I'm certainly not getting any younger.

I feel pretty confident in my decision.  Jarred told me to do whatever I needed.  I'm glad to have his support.

Whatever happens happens and I know God is faithful.

Christmas Wishes

I'm lumping both birthday and Christmas together, because let's be honest; when your birthday falls only days before the most major holiday, it's all the same.

To clarify, that's my own doing.  My parents (and Jarred.... and all extended family) have always been really good at separating the two days.  But now that I'm older, my birthday isn't as important to me.  So when Jarred asks for a wish list, I normally only have 2 or 3 things I want.  

Wish lists have been presented to family and presents have all been bought, so I figured I could post my Christmas list to the world now and it be acceptable.  I didn't want to post it early before family knew what I wanted and make it seem like this was an obnoxiously obvious hint.

1.  Hunter Wellies

How does Jarred know when I really want something?  When it's something I've wanted and kept wanting for about a year.  And it's a rarity that there's something I hold off on buying for that long.  I discovered Hunter wellies while researching boots.  I have wanted a pair of riding boots for a number of years but have yet to find a pair that I love that costs less that $400.  Yeah. 
I was intrigued by these pairs of rain boots that I kept coming across during my boot search.  After more research I've concluded that Hunters are the ultimate in rain gear, yet the boots can also be worn in the winter snow, during the summer with shorts, etc.  And apparently they are very fashionable. 
I concur.


2.  Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh

I haven't worn perfume in years.  I have some perfumes my high school boyfriend gave me that I still love, but I hardly ever wear them.  In fact, I have no idea whether they're still good.  Do perfumes have expiration dates?  I have Chanel No. 5 and Miss Dior Cherie, but I have recently been interested in purchasing a perfume that I could wear every day.  I'd heard many good things about Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh, so Jarred and I went to the mall so I could sample.  Sure enough, I think it's the scent for me!

3.  Anthro Necklace and Charms

I love Anthropologie.  Love.  I have quite a few pieces that I've collected over the years, including my favorite necklace ever:



Lenora Dame Menagerie necklace worn during our engagement photo shoot.  Best $70 spent in my life.
Just a note:  LD has really jacked up their prices.  And by 'jacked up' I mean doubled.  And by doubled I mean HOLY CRAP.

Anway.

Anthro is now offering DIY charm necklaces.  I wish listed the bronze necklace above.  I also had several charms picked out, but honestly, they're all pretty.

There were also 1 or 2 decorative dish towels I put on my list.  If I receive them, I won't be using them in the kitchen.  They'll get framed and hung up because they are way way too special and pretty to get food gunk on them.


That's it for my wish list this year.  I've been toying with the idea of buying some Ray-Bans after Christmas, but there's not all that much I could think of to ask for.  Jarred and I are very lucky and happy in life.  We don't buy things that are super expensive during the rest of the year anyway, and we've always been of the opinion that if we really really want something (within reason; no Chanel purse for me!) we buy it.  And we'd rather have quality items that will last a lifetime too.


It's finals week here and I had my final drawing critique today.  It went well and everyone was very complimentary of my piece.  I think I will be able to get my portfolio back later in the week, so I may begin to post photos here. 

Also to be noted:  I started a tumblr account tonight, which is a microblogging format.  I can see myself posting over there multiple times a day.  I already have 8 or so posts up, but I think I want to wait a while before I make it public beyond Facebook.  Yes, if you're FB friends with me, you can find the URL on my page already.  Once I do make the link viewable to everyone, this will be the place to find the URL.

Ciao!

Purple and Red

I'm a week late, but Happy December y'all!  Obviously Jarred and I have had much of our (minimal) decorating done since Thanksgiving Day, but it doesn't exactly feel like Christmas.  Blame it on the weather, school, and work if you must.  The weather has just started to turn really cold, school is still in session and that's always a buzz kill, and we're not playing Christmas music at work (thank God).  Once finals are done, I'm sure I'll begin to feel the Christmas Spirit. 

But I'm far from in a bad mood.  I've been doing really really well this past week.  Awesome.  We have a cluttered home, but Jarred and I manage somehow (eyeroll).  Just as long as the laundry is being kept up, we're good.  

I'll stay busy with school until next week and then I'm free at last.  I will be doing a lot of drawing this weekend since my last critique is Monday.  I've definitely proved something to myself in that class, but I won't be sad to see it over with.  I want to get to mediums of art that actually interest me!  Hope by the end of next semester I'll be able to finally do something with the 'Art' tab under my header.

I big puffy heart the people I work with.  So maybe that's why some of the women kinda rubbed off on me.  A few had their hair dyed and I started to get the itch to change up my color.  On the cheap. 

So I bought some box dye.  The color was called 'Reflective Auburn Black' or something like that.  Perfect.

I'm still washing dye out of my head almost a week later.  And my hair isn't black by any means.  It's more reddish purple.  At least in direct sunlight or under fluorescent lights.  Gah!!

But you know what?  I can rock it.  Whatever.  A male customer even told me my hair looked great last Saturday, totally unsolicited.  *cheesy grin*

  I think the color has toned down throughout this week, but last weekend, I got a few weird stares from people at the shop. 

SO SORRY YOU CAN'T HANDLE THIS HAIR! 

I don't think I look half bad and  it may be red/purple/whatever, but you know what?  Honey Badger don't care!!


Um, by the way, please don't watch this if offended by vulgar language.

This is a running gag at work.  Yes, we're awesomely funny AND have may-jah swag. 

As finals approach, I wish all students good luck!  Don't down too many energy drinks!