My blog is fugly.
I am working on a new blog color scheme/look/overall make-over as we speak.
Stay tuned.
Monday, January 26, 2009
What's Your Therapy?
Mine is piddling with (piddling-is this a real word?) and organizing things around my house on a lazy Saturday or Sunday.
After Mom and I went shopping to find some pillows to "bighten up" my "beige" den, as my sister put it, I was a woman on a mission. Den down, the rest of the house to go... (Soon I will post some pics for all to see...)
I happen to have A LOT of storage space in my little duplex but for some reason still had STUFF EVERYWHERE. Crap in one draw and more crap in another. Tell me, how does one person accumulate so much crap?
I get a little bit of this from my mother who finds things such as paint, paper, string and whatnot and, by not having somewhere to put it, it ends up in draws and on shelves lookin' like a bunch of crap. To artists like us, this "crap" means something. A new project to take on or the remenets of a project never competed.
Well this weekend I took hold of my "crap" and cleaned it up. Most of it went in the garbage, because lets face it--most of it was crap. I re-arranged, laundered, dusted, labeled, organized and vacuumed. All while Stevie Wonder sang to me about love, life and a Reggae Woman.
It was so nice to wake up to a clean, organized house. I tell you what, putting on make-up in the morning is so fun now that I don't have to dig through the drawer to find my eyeliner.
What is your therapy?
After Mom and I went shopping to find some pillows to "bighten up" my "beige" den, as my sister put it, I was a woman on a mission. Den down, the rest of the house to go... (Soon I will post some pics for all to see...)
I happen to have A LOT of storage space in my little duplex but for some reason still had STUFF EVERYWHERE. Crap in one draw and more crap in another. Tell me, how does one person accumulate so much crap?
I get a little bit of this from my mother who finds things such as paint, paper, string and whatnot and, by not having somewhere to put it, it ends up in draws and on shelves lookin' like a bunch of crap. To artists like us, this "crap" means something. A new project to take on or the remenets of a project never competed.
Well this weekend I took hold of my "crap" and cleaned it up. Most of it went in the garbage, because lets face it--most of it was crap. I re-arranged, laundered, dusted, labeled, organized and vacuumed. All while Stevie Wonder sang to me about love, life and a Reggae Woman.
It was so nice to wake up to a clean, organized house. I tell you what, putting on make-up in the morning is so fun now that I don't have to dig through the drawer to find my eyeliner.
What is your therapy?
Friday, January 23, 2009
New Year Resolutions....
"Success means having the courage, the determination and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be"
-George Sheehan
I didn't make a New Years Resolution this year. I couldn't think of just ONE thing. I think that when you make just one resolution such as "I am going to lose 15 lbs" or "I am going to quite (insert vice here)" you are setting yourself up for failure. Why should we only make a resolution on New Years Day? Shouldn't we make resolutions to ourselves everyday? That being said, I have compiled a set of goals I would like to reach before 2010 rolls around:
- Get healthy (this includes learning how to eat better and exercises more).
- Learn how to build a website.
- Open an Etsy shop.
- Save at least $2,000 for a trip to Scotland.
- Take better care of my friendships.
- Learn how to pick my battles with people.
- Finish the ENTIRE Outlander Book Series by Diana Gabaldon before the 7th book comes out in the fall (one down 5 more to go, and yes...this is my 3rd time to read them...)
- Learn how to screen print.
- Learn how to tile my back splash in my kitchen.
- To realize EVERYDAY how blessed I am to have both arms, both legs, a loving family, fantastic friends, a great job and a wonderful boyfriend. ( No matter how much I bitch about all of these things)
So, what are your GOALS for 2009?
Thursday, January 22, 2009
New Year, New Me, New Blog...
So I haven't blogged since July of 2008...and I have missed it.
I don't know why I stopped blogging-maybe the newness wore off? Maybe I just forgot to post for so long that it seemed kinda silly to start back? Maybe I didn't know what to post about? Maybe I was intimidated by all the other bloggers that seem to have a purpose about their blogs? Maybe I was afraid of letting my inner thoughts out?
I know I probably let some of you down (Mom, Dad...Carli) by not updating this thing or simply by not finishing what I started, but, like the title of this post suggests...New Year, New Me, New Blog.
Hmmm, where to begin-
The last half of 2008 was great! I joined a bunko group (haven't won yet but have impressed my new friends with some sweet skills). I gained about 7 lbs--this is not so great in the since that my clothes didn't fit--BUT it has motivated me to get healthy and fit. I spent a lot of time with family and friends. Traveled to Nashville to pursue my singing career (by this I mean a late night karaoke performance of Reba McIntire's "Fancy" with 7 of the best back-up singers a gal could ask for!). FYI-We got a standing ovation. You know, lots of other fun stuff that I will not bore you with now.
2009 is a brand new year. I can not promise a post everyday-but I will try. You might notice a few changes in my posting personality. I plan on making Navy & Gray (how do we feel about this name? I'm thinking of changing it...) a bit of a "journal" blog. Not really focused on anything but what is going on in my head, and for those of you who know me--THAT. IS. ALOT. I once diagnosed myself with A.D.D and when I explained this revelation to my mother, she simply smiled and said, "We have always known that about you". I replied in the most grown up way possible: "Well, you have it to so you can't say ANYTHING". How adult of me, I know...
Anywhoo- there you go and there you have it-and in the words of one of my pledge sister... "Here's to Lookin' fine, feelin' fine, and gettin' mine in 2009"
P.S. I have lost 2.6 lbs. My dream of looking like Heidi Klum in my bikini is slowly becoming a reality. Eat your heart out Gisiele...
I don't know why I stopped blogging-maybe the newness wore off? Maybe I just forgot to post for so long that it seemed kinda silly to start back? Maybe I didn't know what to post about? Maybe I was intimidated by all the other bloggers that seem to have a purpose about their blogs? Maybe I was afraid of letting my inner thoughts out?
I know I probably let some of you down (Mom, Dad...Carli) by not updating this thing or simply by not finishing what I started, but, like the title of this post suggests...New Year, New Me, New Blog.
Hmmm, where to begin-
The last half of 2008 was great! I joined a bunko group (haven't won yet but have impressed my new friends with some sweet skills). I gained about 7 lbs--this is not so great in the since that my clothes didn't fit--BUT it has motivated me to get healthy and fit. I spent a lot of time with family and friends. Traveled to Nashville to pursue my singing career (by this I mean a late night karaoke performance of Reba McIntire's "Fancy" with 7 of the best back-up singers a gal could ask for!). FYI-We got a standing ovation. You know, lots of other fun stuff that I will not bore you with now.
2009 is a brand new year. I can not promise a post everyday-but I will try. You might notice a few changes in my posting personality. I plan on making Navy & Gray (how do we feel about this name? I'm thinking of changing it...) a bit of a "journal" blog. Not really focused on anything but what is going on in my head, and for those of you who know me--THAT. IS. ALOT. I once diagnosed myself with A.D.D and when I explained this revelation to my mother, she simply smiled and said, "We have always known that about you". I replied in the most grown up way possible: "Well, you have it to so you can't say ANYTHING". How adult of me, I know...
Anywhoo- there you go and there you have it-and in the words of one of my pledge sister... "Here's to Lookin' fine, feelin' fine, and gettin' mine in 2009"
P.S. I have lost 2.6 lbs. My dream of looking like Heidi Klum in my bikini is slowly becoming a reality. Eat your heart out Gisiele...
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Yes, Please.
Epson Stylus 1400
I am in the market for a new printer and I think this is just the one me!
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Before and After: Bedroom Edition
Before
As you may recall from a previous post, I showed you a glimpse into my bedroom. I got a few responses from some pretty fantastic bloggers complementing me on the change. I was happy with it for a while however, it was not finished....
For your viewing pleasure...
After
The first change you will notice is the headboard. One of my Saturday projects, with the help of my mother. Just some wood, quilt batting and super cheap fabric and wha-la! A glorious new padded headboard! All for the low cost of about 80 bucks!
Some of you may recognize the pillow, from Pottery Barn's Summer collection. It was an early birthday gift to me from the fam. I LOVE IT. I know some of you loath coral print (Decorno had had a commenter or two with this opinion) but I don't care what you people say. If done in the right way, I don't think coral will ever go out of style. Just don't go overboard.
Now, let the coral bashing begin...
Hooray! I'm back!!!
For the 5 people who actually read this blog:
PUT ON YOUR PARTY PANTS BECAUSE I'M BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER!
After a few months of getting my little blogging feet wet, I took a small sabbatical to re-group. Look for new and exciting changes to be made to the look of my blog as well as fresh new posts! I was going through a creative block for a while and the something triggered it ........ I am BURSTING with ideas! I feel just like the little girl in the photograph. UTTERLY ECSTATIC!
Whoa, sorry. Got a little excited.
See you soon!
Photo by: Shanghai Sky
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