What does your future hold?

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Every so often I enjoy getting my cards read.  It's somewhat of a tradition to go with my mom and do this once every other year or so.  I really get a kick out of it. I am not saying I believe or that I don't believe in it-  all I know is that it's a lot of fun and they have been right from time to time.

I had plans to go hiking with my mom the other day and on our way down the canyon at the same time we both mention that we should go get our cards read. The fact that out of nowhere we were both thinking the same thing made us feel like it was meant to be. Destiny and all.

We head to our favorite place- and can I just say I love hippies- they let us bring our dogs in, gave them water and entertained them for us while my mom and I each took our turns having our cards read.

I have never had anyone be so specific in their predictions. Ever. It was both exciting and a little frightening how confident she seemed to be.  She channeled my spirit guides, angel, and higher self to give me a read on the next 7 months, September- March.  And wow, if even one thing happens that she said- it's going to be an interesting 7 months.

What was said was this- and this is a very short summary- she said that even though I love my job (I didn't tell her anything about my job btw), there is something new for me come December and January and it's going to be so good and ignite such a passion in me that it will be worth leaving my dream job for.  She hoped that I wasn't too attached to Utah because I am moving in February and it wont be in state. She also said that I am going to feel guilty for leaving people behind but not to let it get to me because the opportunities in front of my are once in a life time.

She may have also said that my dog could start talking to me- but I won't get into all of that right now.  But apparently I have a gift with animals- a bonafide dog whisperer in the works. Maybe.

No matter what happens the next seven months- I know it's going to be great and I am excited for the year of change- that's what the year 2012 is for- not the end of the world.

My moms reading on the other hand wasn't as optimistic as mine. She is physically going to suffer from sore throats if she doesn't speak more openly about her feelings. Like I said this woman was very specific.

I guess only time will tell.

How do you feel about psychics?  Believe in it? Don't believe in it? I would love to hear your thoughts and experiences.

Smile & Wave

Dress: Ruche, Bag: Miche; Shoes: Charlotte Russe

Smile and wave is exactly what I had to do while having these pictures taken. Having an audience is incredibly awkward and makes you feel very self-conscious and vain. But hey I guess if you are posting pictures of yourself all over for the world to see then there just might be a little truth in that last statement. I say own it.

The phrase "just smile and wave" as simple as it is, resonated with me in a deep way.  I sort of think it is a great life philosophy. When all else fails . . .

Just smile and wave!

Every Summer Has A Story

This billboard always makes me happy.

One of mine and the husbands favorite summer pastimes is to take a drive after dinner before the sun goes down. We drive through the city with the windows down and his summer playlist blasting through the speakers.  These drives usually lead to our favorite ice cream spot where we indulge is some of the best custard ever. 

The pup tags along and watches out the windows and I just might let him sneak a few licks of my ice cream cone (when husband is looking of course).  We put our phones away and disconnect from the world wide web and the spider web of apps to simply spend time together- talking- like people use to do before smart phones decided to attach themselves to our appendages.

I know this doesn't sound like much but it's one my favorite things about summer.  

Special Monday

Dirty Dash Spring 2012

On my way out of the apartment the other day I decided to take our trash out to the dumpster.  As I was tossing the trash into the dumpster- midair- I realize my car keys were also on their way into the very large-smelly-overflowing-apartment dumpster. Our only set of car keys.

I don't know about you but I know I am always up for a good dumpster dive.

Dumpster = 1
Me = 0

How Much Does Your Face Cost?

Doing a copy cat post today.  Seen this idea over at A Brunette Duet and was curious to find out how much my face costs me.  

So lets get to it.  Listed and pictured above is my day to day make-up.  If I have an important meeting or an event or just needing a little extra confidence then I usually add in my face and eye primer.  Other days I may add in some eye liner, change up my lip, or eye shadow color- but like I said this  is currently my go to every day look. 

1.  Maybelline FIT ME Foundation- $5.94
2.  Maybelline FIT ME Powder- $5.94
3.  Maybelline Baby Lips Lip Balm- $5.00
4.  Maybelline FIT ME Concealer- $5.48
5.  Maybelline FIT ME Blush- $5.94
6.  Maybelline FIT ME Bronzer- $4.48
7.  Covergirl LashBlastVolume Mascara- $6.94
8.  Anastasia Highlighting Brow Kit- $32 (this was a gift)

Afterthought items (not pictured) but these two items are part of my daily "make-up" routine.

9.  Clean & Clear Advantage oil-free Acne Moisturizer- $11.94
10. Neutragena Dry Touch SPF 100 Ultra Sheer Sunblock- $10.97

So at the end of the day my face costs me: $94.63

I had a feeling my face would be pretty cheap compared to most girls. I am not much into products. Hence the entire line of Maybelline's FIT ME collection - shopping and decisions made easy. 

What does your face cost?

Admiration

I have met some truly awe-inspiring people over the last few years and I hope I continue to meet many more people like them during my life. 

I have met people with amazing life stories. People that are full of positive energy, people who think for themselves and are not afraid to be different. Not afraid of challenges, of experiencing all that this world has to offer; the ugly and the beautiful. 

People that love being who they are. Genuine people, and let me tell you people like that are hard to find now-a-days. People with integrity and passion. Loyalty and honesty. Compassionate. Determined. Understanding. Carefree. Open-minded. Gracious. Influential. Intelligent and accepting. 

People better then myself. People that I look up to. People I can learn from. These are the kind of people I surround myself with. 

So with that said I now say “Thank you” to the ones already in my life and I say “Hello” to the ones I have yet to meet. I appreciate you all.

A Weekend to Remember

 

 

My little trip up to the lake last weekend was short lived but it was exactly what I needed.  We left the boys behind and just us girls- mom, baby sis, and I spent the night on a  boat in the marina.

The weather couldn't have been more perfect and simplicity of the entire trip was just right. Without the boys we were able to feast on peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and nap on the beach for hours. The boys would have never been satisfied with a simple PB&J or long naps on the beach- which leads me to my next point- I've decided boys are a bit high maintenance.

We stayed up late and played crazy 8's and giggled until our stomachs hurt. We talked for hours. And I enjoyed every minute of it.

It's in these moments that memories that will last a life time are created.

Blog Hop: Guilty Pleasure

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Guilty pleasures huh? Well the thing about guilty pleasures is that you have to have shame in the thing that you are getting pleasure out of and the truth is- I am kind of shameless.

I watch Jersey Shore with pride.

I eat a entire box of ice cream sandwiches with pride- even if I have to hide in the bathroom to do so. Yes, I know how that one looks.

It's tradition to stock up on trashy magazines like Cosmopolitan anytime I go to the airport.

My DVR is full of Lifetime movies.

My favorite books to read are young adult coming-of-age novels. Judy Blume will always be my favorite author.

I make cookies just to eat the dough.

I'll watch any movie with Megan Fox- just because I think she is pretty. Same with any Lindsey Lohan movie- but not because I think she is pretty- but because she is such a train wreck.

I like to eat raw hot dogs just to freak people out.

The seat warmer on my car stays on year round. Same with my heating pad.

I enjoy other peoples dramas- a lot.

And yes, I jam out to Britney Spears and Spice Girls on a regular basis.

Fall into Fashion with Polka Dots

Shoes: Aldo, Dress: Ruche; Bag: Miche

Special Monday is taking a back seat today since I wanted participate in Erin's Fall into Fashion link-up over at Living in Yellow.  

According to all the fashion gossip out there polka dots are apparently the must-have fall trend this year. Lucky for me I had this little number hiding in the back of my closet. I've only worn it once in the time I have had it.  I love the silhouette of this shirt dress but I think this color is hard for me to wear, it clashes with my skin tone but i bought it so I am going to wear it damnit. 

Again like in my last fall into fashion post, I like this outfit for fall because it's a good transition piece while the weather is still in the 90's. 

Because I feel kinda drab in these colors I added in a pop of red lipstick- which makes me completely self-conscious every time I wear a color lip but I guess that's what is fun about fashion- taking risks and trying new things!

Happy Monday everyone!

Sunday Social: The 90's

Not going to lie, I was super excited- almost giddy about this weeks Sunday Social topic.  I love any chance to reminisce. I had the bomb childhood, saying "the bomb" or "da" bomb to be more accurate was cool back in my day.

So without further ado- let's jump in our hot tub time machines and go back in time. 

1. What were you like in middle school/HS? (in pictures)
What was I like in JHS and HS... I loved school and got really good grades. I was always very focused and determined when it came to my school work. By 8th grade I already knew what college I wanted to go to and started planning my escape to Los Angeles. I worked a lot in high school- pretty much spent my high school years working at the mall which I loved- and where I eventually met my husband.  I was always the girl that had my one very best friend that was like a sister, we were pretty much attached to the hip, we had other friends but really it was always just about us. I worked hard in school and I played even harder outside of school. I thought I was older then my years and felt like I was "above" high school kids, I didnt really hang out with many kids from school most of my friends were older, and I wouldn't have been caught dead dating a high schooler. Needless to say I didnt engage in the traditional high school experiences and I only ever went to one high school dance.  I loved to party and have a good time, I lived my life like a 23 year old from 8th grade all the way through high school. I was a responsible kid that worked and maintained a 4.0 average so my parents kind of let me do whatever I wanted and I did. 

2. What were your favorite past times?
Going to concerts and crowd surfing. Clubbing- lots and lots of clubbing, I started clubbing at the tender age of 14. I loved to dance. I loved to drink. I loved to go camping.  I loved being anywhere where there were big crowds and the party scene.

3. What songs/bands were you obsess with?
Sublime and Spice Girls. What can I say I have an eclectic taste in music.

4.  What fashion statement do you look back on and cringe?
All of this. All of it. Mom what were you thinking letting me leave the house like this. Gahhhh. Where was the hoochie patrol when you needed it. (I could make these pictures bigger but I refuse to)

belly chain and pager

Could have been cute but what was I thinking with the
flowers in the hair?

Again with the belly chain and pager-
and whatever those pom pom things are.

I hope I have boys.

Can't believe I am posting these.

No, I didn't work on a street corner.

To my moms credit- even if she tried to not let me out of the house like that- I would have just done it anyways behind her back. 

5. Who was your celeb crush?

Jonathon Taylor Thomas
My wall was wallpapered with this guy.

Ryan Phillippe

Seth Green
Don't judge me. I like funny guys.

6. What were your favorite tv shows and movies?
Movies: Scream, Can't Hardly Wait, Fight Club, Spice World, Critters, American History X, Dazed and Confused, Clueless, Jay and Silent Bob, Now and Then, Wild Things, The Craft, Studio 54 and Romeo and Juliet.
TV: Jenny Jones, Party of Five, The Torkelsons, My So Called Life, Laguna Beach, MadTV, Tales from the Crypt, Ren & Stimpy, The Real World, Daria, Ghostwriter, 7th Heaven, Home Improvement, Saved by the Bell, and Beverly Hills 90201.

Cheers to the summer

This is what I hope to be doing this weekend. I feel like fall is fast approaching and summer will soon be gone.  It is fair to say that I have not taken advantage of all that we love about the summertime. Both the husband and I have been slaves to our jobs- especially after taking three weeks off in the spring for Spain.  Summers are short in Utah and Winters are long and cold. I hate cold.

I hope in the next three weeks I can make up for the summer I have missed. I have some things planned. So lets get the summer started!!!

Puppy Pride

 

Yes. I have a boston terrier and yes I am wearing a boston terrier t-shirt. What can I say- I am obsessed with their adorable goofy faces.  If you too have a thing for goofy faces you can get your shirt here. 

Last Friday, a bunch of us  took a trip back to the 80's. It was epic. We saw Journey, Pat Benatar, and my favorite, Loverboy in concert. And when I say epic- I'm talking about the people watching. Prime people watching took place.  From the young to the old, to real mullets vs. fake mullets, to things I have never even seen before. It was truly great.

My favorite though had to be watching all the drunk people navigating their way through all the blankets laid out on the lawn- in the dark. My mom being one of these- but she didn't even try to step over them she would get someones blanket snagged on her leg and just drag it away with her.  Like I said it was great.

Spectacular!

Spectacular was my works theme for our annual conference in Nashville- our first one out of state. I am kinda of sick in the head because conference time is my favorite time of year at work.  I have successfully been involved in 4 conference thus far- I enjoy the stress, the frenzy, the excitement, the  months of preparation, the long hours, the bossing people around, the chatting to hundreds and hundreds of people until my braces cut up my mouth and my lips are swollen twice their size.  And of course- the attention and the showing off all the hard work and amazing designs my team and I bust out- it is a nice little bonus (see attention whore in "if you really knew me" post)

Here are some pictures from the event and our week in the nasty wet heat of Nashville! I missed my dry desert heat mucho. 

Our DJ/VJ for our Fashion Show

Fashion Show!

We hosted a 5k for our Hope program

I don't recommend running in 90% humidity.

Our sitting area in our Design Room- the place where we showed off our new upcoming designs 

Design Team

had to jump over this display every day. Some days my skirt was a lot shorter then this
which made for interesting maneuvering. 

Design Studio: Purses are blurred due to them not being released yet. 

Miche rented out the entire Wild Horse Saloon for our own private party.

 

Gala Night

and that's a wrap!