I've become addicted to fashion blogs.
And good Lord, there are alot of em out there. It takes up so much time! ;)
One of my new favorites is Karlas closet.
She has great style...a little quirky..a little vintage...a little glamorous.
check her out, if that's your thing.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Thursday, January 19, 2012
crafty wednesday
I was feeling "crafty" yesterday. I wanted to make "something" but didn't really know what.
I had this old lamp shade in the basement, sitting on top of the dryer. It was old and kinda falling apart. sooooooo..........(ignore the laundry on the table)
I started ripping it apart! I first thought I'd keep the ribbon, but it was dirty and nasty, so fuhgetaboutit!
then I dragged out my box of Christmas lights...
and, starting at the top of the lamp shade frame, I started wrapping the lights around the frame. and i fastened them to the frame with twist ties from the garbage bags! hey, it's all I had, ok?
This is what it looked like with the lights wrapped all around the frame. This was 4 strings of lights. I just plugged the next string into the previous one, and kind of hid it in the whole mess. :)
Then again, around the bottom of the frame, I fastened the string to the frame with the famous twist ties. those things come in handy, and I always have a drawer full of them cuz we just tie the garbage bags shut. Wait, what was I talking about again?.....
I hung the whole thing from the ceiling by my bed!! I love it!
If you do make this, be sure to start from the TOP of the frame...and give yourself plenty of string to hang it up by. I used 4 strings of lights, but you could less for more "atmosphere" or even fit another 1-2 strings on there to make it brighter. The only bad thing? I gotta get outta bed to unplug it!
I had this old lamp shade in the basement, sitting on top of the dryer. It was old and kinda falling apart. sooooooo..........(ignore the laundry on the table)
I started ripping it apart! I first thought I'd keep the ribbon, but it was dirty and nasty, so fuhgetaboutit!
then I dragged out my box of Christmas lights...
and, starting at the top of the lamp shade frame, I started wrapping the lights around the frame. and i fastened them to the frame with twist ties from the garbage bags! hey, it's all I had, ok?
This is what it looked like with the lights wrapped all around the frame. This was 4 strings of lights. I just plugged the next string into the previous one, and kind of hid it in the whole mess. :)
Then again, around the bottom of the frame, I fastened the string to the frame with the famous twist ties. those things come in handy, and I always have a drawer full of them cuz we just tie the garbage bags shut. Wait, what was I talking about again?.....
I hung the whole thing from the ceiling by my bed!! I love it!
If you do make this, be sure to start from the TOP of the frame...and give yourself plenty of string to hang it up by. I used 4 strings of lights, but you could less for more "atmosphere" or even fit another 1-2 strings on there to make it brighter. The only bad thing? I gotta get outta bed to unplug it!
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
My kitchen is always freezing.
ALWAYS.
So we finally got a space heater the other day and it has a thermostat on it..blah blah blah,.
I woke up this morning and it was 58 degrees in the kitchen. FIFTY EIGHT. (no wonder my plants all die in the winter)
right now it's 68. I have it set for 71. it's only been 3 hours, so there's still time.
ALWAYS.
So we finally got a space heater the other day and it has a thermostat on it..blah blah blah,.
I woke up this morning and it was 58 degrees in the kitchen. FIFTY EIGHT. (no wonder my plants all die in the winter)
right now it's 68. I have it set for 71. it's only been 3 hours, so there's still time.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Sometimes....
Most of the time, when I post a photo, I like it to look "nice", ya know? but for every "nice" photo, there are at least 5-6 that aren't so "nice". it usually takes alot of shots to get one good one!
So these are some "outtakes" from our vacation. Not photos that I would necessarily show people, but here they are!
Sometimes, you have to take time out to look at baby crabs
and sometimes, babies grab their cousin's hair and won't let go
Sometimes, little boys don't WANT kisses from their mamas!!
Sometimes, when they're all together, it's really hard to get their attention
Sometimes there are Divas in the group
Sometimes Little Dogs think they can go after Big Dogs on the beach
Sometimes boys are silly
Sometimes, everyone is every where but where they're supposed to be
Sometimes it's fun to tickle your little brother at the most inopportune times
Sometimes the dogs wanna get in on the act too
sometimes things are a little blurry
Sometimes you fall down in the sand and cant get up
Sometimes goodbyes are hard
And sometimes ya just gotta jump on the beds!
So these are some "outtakes" from our vacation. Not photos that I would necessarily show people, but here they are!
Sometimes, you have to take time out to look at baby crabs
and sometimes, babies grab their cousin's hair and won't let go
Sometimes, little boys don't WANT kisses from their mamas!!
Sometimes, when they're all together, it's really hard to get their attention
Sometimes there are Divas in the group
Sometimes Little Dogs think they can go after Big Dogs on the beach
Sometimes boys are silly
Sometimes, everyone is every where but where they're supposed to be
Sometimes it's fun to tickle your little brother at the most inopportune times
Sometimes the dogs wanna get in on the act too
sometimes things are a little blurry
Sometimes you fall down in the sand and cant get up
Sometimes goodbyes are hard
And sometimes ya just gotta jump on the beds!
Sunday, January 15, 2012
things I would say
THINGS I WOULD TELL MY 6 YEAR OLD SELF:
Your mommy loves you. But she's very sick, and feels it's best to stay away from you for a while. Go with your grandma, who loves you. She will take good care of you.
I know you miss your little sister, but one day, you will see that she's in a much better place. heaven is a wonderful place! She will be saved from much heartache, and as much as you love her, I know you want what's best for her.
THINGS I WOULD TELL MY 12 YEAR OLD SELF:
That Elton John cassette tape you like so much? It belongs to your step-sister, not you. Don't steal it from her and then say she gave it to you. STEP AWAY FROM THE CASSETTE!! Just ask your step mom if you can have one too, to take home with you. She will be more than glad to buy you your own tape. And then you won't be sad for losing your step mom and step sister over a stupid cassette tape.
THINGS I WOULD TELL MY 14 YEAR OLD SELF:
those Frye boots you have? KEEP THEM FOREVER.
big boobs are over rated.
have fun with your Best Friend, Robina. run around the football stadium playing Nancy Drew...make prank phone calls, steal your grandma's car when she goes to bingo with your aunt. Those are all memories that will stay with you forever.
and always remember what it's like to be that skinny. cuz one day, you won't be.
THINGS I WOULD TELL MY 17 YEAR OLD SELF:
acne goes away...eventually. But drying your skin out with all that medicine isn't helping. trust.
popularity isn't all it's cracked up to be.
those dreams you have of going to California and riding horses on the beach? DO IT. Go to college and live out your dreams. No dream is too silly or unattainable.
Be nice to your grandma. She loves you and has saved your butt more times than you know. She will always be there for you.
and give your mom a break, while you're at it. you have NO IDEA what her life has been like. she's ill. And one day she will need you to be there for her. And you will be.
Listen to that little voice inside you that tells you to go say hi to Mr. Lavin. This will save you from a horror that will stick with you for the rest of your life.
And if you don't say hi to Mr. Lavin, then do whatever you have to do to survive. a man will grab you and take you to the middle of nowhere and do unspeakable things to you. he will dump you out like you are garbage, and for many many years, you will feel like garbage. Like you're worth nothing. BUT YOU ARE WORTH SOMETHING. remember this. and always look over your shoulder for this monster. always.
that boy over there? the one that keeps staring at you? yes, he's kinda scary, but once you get to know him, you'll see that he's very charming and funny. but he's also a LIAR, and he will break your young heart.
You'll fall madly in love with that liar, and you'll get pregnant. DON'T LET PEOPLE BULLY YOU INTO GIVING YOUR BABY UP FOR ADOPTION! BE STRONG! yes, it will be hard...but I have faith in you. You were meant to be a mother. Don't let others direct your life.
That Boy? I'm not going to tell you to stay away from him, because the magnetic pull to him is too great. And he will give you 2 beautiful daughters, who will be the joy of your life. You will want those memories. Just remember the lessons you learn too.
THINGS I WOULD TELL MY 22 YEAR OLD SELF:
That guy you met at the bar last night? He will be The Love Of Your Life. You won't realize it yet, but he will be. Stick it out. There will be Bad Years and there will be Good Years. soon, the Good years will out weigh the Bad Years.
THINGS I WOULD SAY TO MY 28 YEAR OLD SELF:
get your ass to a doctor and get on an anti depressant. Enough said.
THINGS I WOULD TELL MY 40 YEAR OLD SELF:
40 isn't so bad, is it? You still look relatively good and your have GREAT kids. And now you have that daughter you gave up for adoption in your life too, cuz you didn't listen to my advice. But she's also made you a Grandma to the sweetest little boy ever. But you feel....."unfulfilled". Do something about it, but don't betray your integrity.
THINGS I WOULD TELL MY 45 YEAR OLD SELF:
The friends you make from your blog? they are REAL friends. Don't let others tell you different. Some of them will be there for you when you need them most, when you are most alone in the world. THANK THEM. And ENJOY them. DON'T LOSE TOUCH WITH THEM.
LOSE WEIGHT YOU FAT HEIFER! You weigh 190 lbs for goodness sake! That is wayyyy too much for you. Start exercising...eat less. You have teenage boys, but you are NOT one of them, so stop eating like you are. You won't regret it.
there is this thing called Facebook. Yes, you can take part, but watch what you do and say. Cuz it will be out "there" forever.
and remember, just cuz someone says something on Facebook, doesn't mean it's true. You will have an old friend from high school contact you. This person is a liar times 10. Take everything they say with a grain of salt. And see them for what they REALLY are: a pathetic example of a human being, who has very low self esteem and has to lie to make themselves feel important. Pity them. But don't befriend them.
THINGS I WOULD SAY TO MY 65 YEAR OLD SELF:
You've had a good life, with a man who loves you beyond measure. You have children and grandchildren, and they all love you. Appreciate what you have, cuz there are so many people out there who would DIE to trade places with you. Remember that.
and keep your girlfriends close. Go out to lunch. go out dancing! Go to the beach!!! But always use sunscreen. :)
THINGS I WOULD SAY TO MY 80 YEAR OLD SELF:
you've done a good job of letting the people you love, KNOW that you love them. You've kept your free spirit and your laughter. and your "natural" red hair. But it's late now. You can close your eyes and rest. Life will go on without you, but it will be all the richer cuz you were in it.
Your mommy loves you. But she's very sick, and feels it's best to stay away from you for a while. Go with your grandma, who loves you. She will take good care of you.
I know you miss your little sister, but one day, you will see that she's in a much better place. heaven is a wonderful place! She will be saved from much heartache, and as much as you love her, I know you want what's best for her.
THINGS I WOULD TELL MY 12 YEAR OLD SELF:
That Elton John cassette tape you like so much? It belongs to your step-sister, not you. Don't steal it from her and then say she gave it to you. STEP AWAY FROM THE CASSETTE!! Just ask your step mom if you can have one too, to take home with you. She will be more than glad to buy you your own tape. And then you won't be sad for losing your step mom and step sister over a stupid cassette tape.
THINGS I WOULD TELL MY 14 YEAR OLD SELF:
those Frye boots you have? KEEP THEM FOREVER.
big boobs are over rated.
have fun with your Best Friend, Robina. run around the football stadium playing Nancy Drew...make prank phone calls, steal your grandma's car when she goes to bingo with your aunt. Those are all memories that will stay with you forever.
and always remember what it's like to be that skinny. cuz one day, you won't be.
THINGS I WOULD TELL MY 17 YEAR OLD SELF:
acne goes away...eventually. But drying your skin out with all that medicine isn't helping. trust.
popularity isn't all it's cracked up to be.
those dreams you have of going to California and riding horses on the beach? DO IT. Go to college and live out your dreams. No dream is too silly or unattainable.
Be nice to your grandma. She loves you and has saved your butt more times than you know. She will always be there for you.
and give your mom a break, while you're at it. you have NO IDEA what her life has been like. she's ill. And one day she will need you to be there for her. And you will be.
Listen to that little voice inside you that tells you to go say hi to Mr. Lavin. This will save you from a horror that will stick with you for the rest of your life.
And if you don't say hi to Mr. Lavin, then do whatever you have to do to survive. a man will grab you and take you to the middle of nowhere and do unspeakable things to you. he will dump you out like you are garbage, and for many many years, you will feel like garbage. Like you're worth nothing. BUT YOU ARE WORTH SOMETHING. remember this. and always look over your shoulder for this monster. always.
that boy over there? the one that keeps staring at you? yes, he's kinda scary, but once you get to know him, you'll see that he's very charming and funny. but he's also a LIAR, and he will break your young heart.
You'll fall madly in love with that liar, and you'll get pregnant. DON'T LET PEOPLE BULLY YOU INTO GIVING YOUR BABY UP FOR ADOPTION! BE STRONG! yes, it will be hard...but I have faith in you. You were meant to be a mother. Don't let others direct your life.
That Boy? I'm not going to tell you to stay away from him, because the magnetic pull to him is too great. And he will give you 2 beautiful daughters, who will be the joy of your life. You will want those memories. Just remember the lessons you learn too.
THINGS I WOULD TELL MY 22 YEAR OLD SELF:
That guy you met at the bar last night? He will be The Love Of Your Life. You won't realize it yet, but he will be. Stick it out. There will be Bad Years and there will be Good Years. soon, the Good years will out weigh the Bad Years.
THINGS I WOULD SAY TO MY 28 YEAR OLD SELF:
get your ass to a doctor and get on an anti depressant. Enough said.
THINGS I WOULD TELL MY 40 YEAR OLD SELF:
40 isn't so bad, is it? You still look relatively good and your have GREAT kids. And now you have that daughter you gave up for adoption in your life too, cuz you didn't listen to my advice. But she's also made you a Grandma to the sweetest little boy ever. But you feel....."unfulfilled". Do something about it, but don't betray your integrity.
THINGS I WOULD TELL MY 45 YEAR OLD SELF:
The friends you make from your blog? they are REAL friends. Don't let others tell you different. Some of them will be there for you when you need them most, when you are most alone in the world. THANK THEM. And ENJOY them. DON'T LOSE TOUCH WITH THEM.
LOSE WEIGHT YOU FAT HEIFER! You weigh 190 lbs for goodness sake! That is wayyyy too much for you. Start exercising...eat less. You have teenage boys, but you are NOT one of them, so stop eating like you are. You won't regret it.
there is this thing called Facebook. Yes, you can take part, but watch what you do and say. Cuz it will be out "there" forever.
and remember, just cuz someone says something on Facebook, doesn't mean it's true. You will have an old friend from high school contact you. This person is a liar times 10. Take everything they say with a grain of salt. And see them for what they REALLY are: a pathetic example of a human being, who has very low self esteem and has to lie to make themselves feel important. Pity them. But don't befriend them.
THINGS I WOULD SAY TO MY 65 YEAR OLD SELF:
You've had a good life, with a man who loves you beyond measure. You have children and grandchildren, and they all love you. Appreciate what you have, cuz there are so many people out there who would DIE to trade places with you. Remember that.
and keep your girlfriends close. Go out to lunch. go out dancing! Go to the beach!!! But always use sunscreen. :)
THINGS I WOULD SAY TO MY 80 YEAR OLD SELF:
you've done a good job of letting the people you love, KNOW that you love them. You've kept your free spirit and your laughter. and your "natural" red hair. But it's late now. You can close your eyes and rest. Life will go on without you, but it will be all the richer cuz you were in it.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
So onmy birthday, I had to renew my drivers license.
No big deal.
Till I had to take the eye test.
I pressed my forehead on the little thingie-do and the lady says, "read the 3 line"
(the third line? WHERE THE HELL IS THE THIRD LINE? I CAN'T SEE THE FIRST LINE!)
I had to really really squint to see the letters and numbers. And I had to repeat it 3 times.
But she went ahead and renewed my license. (even tho she probably shouldn't have)
So I am making an appointment to get my eyes checked, again. they are getting worse. Im already legally blind, but it's really no big deal, cuz it can be corrected with glasses/contacts.
But what will I do if it CAN'T be corrected?
I CANNOT LOSE MY DRIVING PRIVILEGES! I CANNOT BE DEPENDENT ON SOMEONE ELSE TO TAKE ME WHEREVER i WANT/NEED TO GO!
Oh goodness.....Im askeered.
No big deal.
Till I had to take the eye test.
I pressed my forehead on the little thingie-do and the lady says, "read the 3 line"
(the third line? WHERE THE HELL IS THE THIRD LINE? I CAN'T SEE THE FIRST LINE!)
I had to really really squint to see the letters and numbers. And I had to repeat it 3 times.
But she went ahead and renewed my license. (even tho she probably shouldn't have)
So I am making an appointment to get my eyes checked, again. they are getting worse. Im already legally blind, but it's really no big deal, cuz it can be corrected with glasses/contacts.
But what will I do if it CAN'T be corrected?
I CANNOT LOSE MY DRIVING PRIVILEGES! I CANNOT BE DEPENDENT ON SOMEONE ELSE TO TAKE ME WHEREVER i WANT/NEED TO GO!
Oh goodness.....Im askeered.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
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