The sun won't always shine but tomorrow will find a way

My BFF IRL, Matt, gave me this award:
Wasn't that sweeeeeeet?

So, the rules are to tell you all SEVEN things about me.
I'll try not to tell you things you may already know.

Here we go:

1. I just applied one of those cleansing face masks [because I'm a girl and I like to pamper myself], but it is so tight and plastic like...I feel like the carver from nip/tuck. I may never do this again.
2. The reason I don't like cereal is because once upon a time, my sister won a year supply from general mills. And Nanny made us eat it every.single.day.................until it was gone.
3. I stayed in my pajamas ALL day yesterday and did absolutely nothing. & it felt amazing.
4. When I was a freshman in college, I used to wish & pray that I could take a semester off, to figure things out, and make my creative dreams come true. Now that it's actually about to happen, I DON'T WANT it to. I just want to finish my BA and get out of here.
5. The only regret I have [since the summer of 2007] is when I got my hair cut two weeks ago. I am pretty much traumatized, and don't plan on going through this again for a very, VERY long time.
6. Anytime I get down, I go back and read my OLDDDD livejournal entries and laugh [and sometimes cry] because I was so emotional/depressed/immature back then.
7. Sometimes I wish that I would have created this whole blog totally anonymously. But I am very thankful for all the friends I have met all the while being myself.

Okay, okay....so who do I think
is a beautiful blogger?

Leah @ The Leah Project

So, go check her out and let her know that you think she is a beautiful blogger, too!

Easy Creamy Guacamole Dip

For the longest time I hated guacamole.
Mostly because who ever was making it obviously didn't know what they were doing.
It was only a few months ago that I realized how much I actually love it....when I make it myself.
Okay, I'm totally not trying to sound self righteous, I just know what I like.
So, if you've had bad experiences with guacamole, maybe it's time you try it a new way.

Start off with:
1 ripe avocado, diced
1 tablespoon of mayonnaise
[try to stay away from miracle whip...it will make it too sweet]
1 tablespoon of sour cream
1/4 teaspoon of lemon juice
[I use the lemon juice from a bottle]
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
[if you elect to use garlic salt instead, do not add extra salt until you taste]
salt & pepper to taste
[avocados are really bland...so if you don't add enough seasoning, you will most likely NOT like it]

Put your diced avocado into a medium bowl. If you have a potato masher, I would suggest using it to create more of a paste. If you LIKE the chunkiness, leave it.
Next, add all other ingredients EXCEPT for salt and pepper. Stir until all is mixed in. It is important that you taste the dip before adding salt and pepper, just so you will know how much it needs. I suggest adding a little bit of salt at a time until you reach the amount that is perfect to you. Add the pepper, and serve [with chips and salsa or tacos]!

Not only is this recipe is so easy to make, it's also really cheap to make, and WAY better than store bought.

Don't want no paper gangster

As embarrassed as I am to say this....
I'm kind of obsessed with Lady Gaga.


I made Aaron download The Fame Monster for me
and I've been listening to it--
while walking to school
while doing my homework
while singing in the shower
while driving......
it's getting pretty ridiculous.

I knew it was getting bad when Matt called and I purposely didn't answer until my favorite part [yes, she's my ringtone, too] went off.

As if that's not enough...apparently Aaron has been listening, too.
Because the other night, while we were out to dinner with his mother, he started singing humming one of her songs.
When I looked at him with SHOCK on my face, he said, "What? I think Lady Gaga is my favorite pop singer."
I could have died.right.then.

WW::My Sweet Baby

Getting to know You

To play..Grab the questions..copy them onto your blog..answer them..and click the button above to link up!


1. Waffles, pancakes or french toast?
Waffles....all kinds. But especially chocolate chip waffles :)

2. Dream home..What would it look like?
Something straight out of the south. Big & Beautiful with at least one more bedroom than the amount of people living there.

3. Favorite sport to watch during the Winter Olympics?
None....

4. The first word that comes to mind when describing yourself?
Artsy

5. Dresses, pants (jeans, leggings, etc.) or skirts?
I LOVE dresses, but I usually settle for jeans.

6. What is your favorite time of day?
Night time, so I can watch my shows.

7. Beach or Mountains..which do you prefer?
The beach, definitely. You couldn't tell it by looking at my skin though.

8.Will you watch the Super Bowl?
Probably...but only because Aaron likes to pretend like he knows what is going on.

You're not going to believe this

If you follow me on twitter, you already know...
But incase you don't....

Aaron and I adopted a puppy yesterday!

Meet Kami
She is a bull terrier mix bull & terrier mix, and so sweet, we almost named her sugar :)

Rainy Day Blues

It's been raining/gloomy here all weekend.

I got this idea for a painting, and made it happen.

"Painting the City"

I think what I like most about this is it's simplicity.
I'm just not sure if it's 'done'.
It almost seems like it's lacking something.

Thoughts/Questions/Comments Welcome.