Donquisha

Hot Damn, I have a home!

Yep, it is official. I put down a deposit today on a two bedroom apartment.

Her name is Donquisha/Fashionette thanks to PIPM and GRITS.

She has two bedrooms, a bathroom that has blue tile, and a black and white checkered kitchen floor... yep me and Donquisha/Fashionette are pimp'n!

Today I am wearing my favorite Marc dress and TB Sophies. I think this wardrobe choice provided good luck. (Or so I like to think.)

I am insane :)

More info on Donquisha to come! (Hopefully this relationship will be non-abusive unlike my current digs).

(this is the image that came up when I googled the name Donquisha, Enjoy!)

Peace,

Thankfulness

Happy Happy Thanksgiving!

I have so much to be thankful for. Sometimes it overwhelms me how blessed I am.

I was thinking back to last year. Where I was during Thanksgiving. Although, almost every year is the same, eating, family, lounging, I was in such a different place in my life.

A lot has changed and all for the good. I am the most thankful for that.

Today though, as this day officially starts off the holiday season, I am missing my grandmother who passed away over the summer.

This will be our first holiday without her and you cant ignore that she is missing.

But again I am so thankful for her. She was the best memaw. And I know, where she is, she is going to be having the best holiday season of all!

So,

Be happy

Be merry

Be thankful.

Much Love!

Peace,

A little bit of a decorating vision

While I had to get all the things listed in the below post off my chest. I have to now write a post about how unbelievably elated I am about living by myself!

Oh I am so excited! Like a giddy little girl on Christmas morning, excited! I have to keep this excitement at the forefront of everything so that the below wtf's don't overwhelm me and knock me into a vegetative state.

What I am really excited about? Making my place my own!

I have some wonderful, nice pieces of furniture that I have invested in over the years and I am so glad I did. It will make my soon-to-be little apartment a) my own and b) a little more classy than my previous college abodes.

And... I really want to paint! I have never painted anywhere I have lived before! And I want to do the guest room pink! I know I know... wow... but I think I could work it! You know my motto, "do what you feel". So I think I am going to do it!

Here are some paint samples I am loving from the amazing decor blog Make it Lovely:
I really dig Wild Aster and the pink hue of it. Dont you? I think the guest bedroom would look just lovely in it.
Here is a photo of the color on an actual wall. (via Make it Lovely)

I am also feeling driftwood for my bedroom, cant you just see it with my yellow bedding?

Oh how I love to decorate!


Peace,

A lot is happening... Im really trying not to complain...

I. am. So. Busy. Seriously. Busy.

I wish I had someone to just organize my life for me. I feel like If I was more organized, I would be less frazzled and not pulling my hair out every second. I just cant seem to get myself organized so anyone in need of a charity project, I am here.

But really here are just a few things happening at the moment:

I will be moving over the weekend of December 18th! Hurray!

I will be living by myself! Holla!

December 18th is only 3 wks away...EEK!

I don't exactly have a place to move yet, but at least the moving date is set in stone!

I have an appointment to look at 1 apartment the week I return from Thanksgiving... lets hope it is a winner!

Oh yea... I am hauling ass 5 hrs tonight to KY for Thanksgiving.

Then I will be hauling ass back 5 hrs to Alabama... It really does get more and more annoying that my family is that far away.

My 1/2 marathon training officially starts this week. I have a 2 mile, 3mile and 4 mile runs to squeeze in this week! Good Lord!

I have to pack.... My whole house.

I have to schedule a time for the movers to come.

I have to cancel the bills at my current house and transfer them to my new location, wherever that is!

Transferring the bills means I have to have the cable guy come out and deal with all the mess that that brings.

I have to unpack all of my crap after I move.

Oh yea... Christmas happens sometime in the middle of all of this.

And I will be hauling ass again to and from KY and AL for the Xmas season.

Not to mention I will still be living my everyday 9-5 life in between all of this crap!

wtf! Seriously!

Can you tell I'm stressed?




Peace,

what do you think about this jacket? and OOTD

I have never really shopped at NY and Company before but I heard that they were having a huge coupon sale so I had to check it out. And I have to admit, the coupon is inticing!

deal is if you buy $75 worth of merchandise you get $35 off.
And if you buy $150.00 worth of merchandise you get $75 off.
(the coupon and code are visible on the ny and co. website.)

That is a pretty good deal really.

I thought this was rather cute:

Foe Ruffle biker jacket (also comes in black.)

the problem is it is cheaper than $75 and I couldn't find anything else...


But go check it out you may find something!

and OOTD

Anthropologie cape
Tissue T
Tan cords
Cowboy boots

Peace,

It's Almost Holiday Time...

And my brain has already gone on vacation. I just have to get through today and tomorrow.

But right now I want to talk about my little pup, Potter.
Also affectionately know as:
- Pots
- Potsy
- Muffin
- Boyfriend
- Muffin top
- Little One
- Sweet Boy

He is the funniest little thing! He loves to sit on top of the couch and look out the front door and growl at things that he sees, like he is so feroucious! Ha!
At night he loves to be under the covers right up against my leg.
And every morning he wakes me up by standing on my chest and staring down at me with a few kisses inbetween the staring.
He loves to chase squirls.
He thinks every dog is his friend.

you get the picture... he is loved.




(For some reason I really want to use this picture on my xmas card, thoughts?)




Potter found another Westie friend at the dog park on Saturday! They were both so happy!

Peace,

Happy Weekend

Sheesh! What a day What a Day! We had an agency quarterly meeting this a.m. and it lasted a rather long time. And in turn it set me back about 2 and a half hours on my work schedule so I have been racing to keep the pace.

This weekend I have no plans, which is nice because next week is Thanksgiving and that involves a lot of plans.

I do, though, plan on taking Potter to the dog park. I will try to snap some pics.

I hope your weekend it lovely!

Peace,

Moving On

Sometimes I do really stupid things to myself. One of them being giving to much in relationships when I don't get back.

It is wonderful to be nice and kind and gracious but it is another to just be stupid over and over and over again and hope for a different outcome in a relationship when there wont be one. (isn't that the definition of insanity?)

I have always prided myself on being someone who takes relationships and friendships very seriously. I have had two best friends since grade school and our friendship is, truly, like no other friendship I have ever encountered. Because of these Rock Solid friendships, I have a high standard for relationships with people. It may seem harsh to just dismiss people but I so value friendship that I am not going to put into something that comes back void, it causes drama and it is a waste of time.

But I have been doing that lately and I am so stressed and tired because of it. Last night it hit me after I tried, for the millionth time, to just be nice and kind and a friend and I got nothing back from a relationship that I keep putting into, that I have to stop and just give up.

I hate this because I see the potential of this friendship. And sometimes it is so right on and everything clicks but more times than not I am left feeling rejected and like I am not worth it to them. And so I just have to stop.

I deserve consistency and to have someone put in as much as I do instead of feeling like I am giving and giving and it always comes back void and with me feeling less than. It isnt healthy. My true friendship prove this. I am never left feeling less then or stressed but rather fulfilled and joyful.

So I have finally resolved to just stop. Stop for good and move on.

I hope you all have wonderful friends who show you how true friendships work and how fulfilling they can be!

I know this is a random picture from the Hangover. But these guys were great friends to each other and I want that! Dont you? (and I that it added a light hearted touch to a somewhat intense post :) )
Peace,

New Moon

No need to worry, No Spoilers!

So one of my co-workers worked magic and got our agency and guests passes to a sneak preview of New Moon. If you don't know what New Moon is just stop reading now :)

First of all the security to get into that theater was tighter than trying to get on an airplane. Seriously. I waited for about 45 min in the cold. Then had to go through a metal detector and have my bag searched and had to swear on my life and my mothers that I DID NOT have a cell phone with me... sheesh.

But It was worth it.

From the moment the title, New Moon popped up on the screen I knew that this second installment was going to be infinitely better than the first movie. Which frankly crossed the line of cheesy on so many levels and was embarrassing.

The action was better
The overall look and feel of the movie had been vastly improved by the higher budget.
Make-up did Bella wonders.
And the story was very well laid out compared with the book.

My only complaints were:
There was way to much music in every scene. There would be one song after the other after the other playing in the background from scene to scene, it got annoying.
There were still some definite cheesy parts but, hey, what are the Twilight movies without it.
They kind of raced through the Voultori part of the movie. Went bye too fast for my liking.

What I did like:
The action scenes. I was impressed.
Dakota Fanning, for the two seconds she was in the movie, she was fantastic!
The side characters (i.e Bella's school friends, Charlie, the Cullen clan) have improved by leaps and bounds. I caught myself laughing throughout the movie by their one liners and overall character improvement.

Oh and... Edward. How can someone who looks so dead be so attractive?

Go see it. You wont be disappointed!

and...OOTD
Sorry this pic is a little rough it was taken in the bathroom at work.


Feather headband (which you cant see)
gray Anthro dress
Patterned tights.
TB Revas

Peace,

Random Thoughts and some questions and OOTD

I do not understand how someone I live with can completely ignore my existence. Really... learn some manners and communication skills or get out of the kitchen...

Did anyone else watch Oprah yesterday? Jenna Jamison... you are jank and your nails are jankier.

Thanksgiving is next week! Do any of y'all do anything super fantastic for this holiday? My family does the usual. But I am excited because I pretty much have a week off from work!

Speaking of Thanksgiving... Do any of y'all get down on Black Friday? Any deals I must know about?

I have New Moon passes for tonight! I am excited to say the least!

After tweeting with PIPM I think I am going to try a Birkram (hot) yoga class. Am I going to die? Or will I love it and finally get the Penelope Cruz body I have always wanted? ( I know, I know I look nothing like Penelope but I wish I did!)

and OOTD


Target Merona black sweater
F21 silk ruffle top
Anthro wool skirt
tights
TB Revas



Peace,

OOTD and Girl Crush

Yes it is true I have a girl crush. On lady gaga.

I know some of you are cringing.

But I have always thought all her singles were so fun.

I have never seen her perform till last night on GG



And

Now I dig her, a lot.

She has a freak flag and she flies it!

I need tickets to a show somewhere in the South!

Oh and OOTD:
Sorry this is a pretty terrible picture.

But

Old Navy cowl neck sweater dress
tights
F21 leopard/bejeweled flats

Peace,

"I dont speak with liars and Lewinsky's."

Did anyone else feel like a lot went down on Gossip Girl last night?

I love this show and I hope some of you followers do too. It will make this post a bit more interesting.

First of all I felt like the Vanessa/Dan/Olivia escapade was played way down (thankfully). Yes yes it tore Dan and O up and ignited a flame Dan never knew he had. But really, there were a lot of other explosive things going down in this episode:

1. Trip finding out his wife sabotaged him...

2 That revelation leading him into Serena's arms for comfort

3. Serena leaving Nate, who has just confessed his love for her and was inches away from a liplock, to go and comfort Trip, inevitably ending up in a liplock with him. Ballsy Serena, in too-tight clothes, strikes again.

4. Jenny finding out her company is actually an international drug dealer

5.... Jenny being ok that her company is an international drug dealer and finding it 'exciting". (could we have a new low for Little J, really writers get with it with her character).

6. Chuck protecting little J... or was there more to that stare when she sauntered off to her bedroom after his rescue?

7. Olivia's HORRID rendition of Disco Stick

8. Lily was in JEANS! and was that a slight change in her updo I saw?

9. Did I mention Serena's too-tight clothes.

11. Blair and her wardrobe... as always, perfection!

10. Oh and Lady GaGa!

What are y'alls thoughts? Did I see something more than protection in good 'ole Bass (swoon) when he saved J?

Poor Nate, right? What has been the point of his character this season?

Serena. She annoys me, anyone else?

Dan and V? Good or no?

Jenny getting into drugs... could this be stupider?

Peace,

Weekend Recap

In other more normal news....
I attended a wedding this weekend.
Weddings are always so special
And usually pretty fun.

I adore wedding cake.
And this wedding had Fantastic cake.

Oh and did I mention... I caught the bouquet!
I have never caught the bouquet before, or rather, I never try to catch the bouquet.
And I didn't try this time either.
It just landed at my feet.

This better be a good luck sign and that bouquet better be a damn charm!



Peace,

This might be where I end up

I think I am having a quarter life crisis. Or rather, a quarter life frustration crisis.
As you all know my house is falling apart. I can not tell you how frustrated I am with this situation and just my living as a 24 yr old- single person- in a city where I have no family.

I started living outside the dorms my senior year of college. The first house I rented was with two other girls that were in my sorority and who were good friends. I loved living in that house and with them, although, living with roommates in general can be tough. The easiest thing about this living situation was that my dad still paid my rent and bills. I was still in undergrad so I had no income so this was my only choice. That reduced my stress quite a bit.

Then graduation came and went and no one knew what they were doing or where they were living so, I was left to fend for myself and pick up the slack of rent and bills. I was forced to live in a dump. Literally a dump. There was always something going wrong and my neighbors were seriously sketchy.

Then I find a roommate. And we move to a nice apartment, the nicest I had lived in since paying my own rent, but it was way out of the way of anything we needed to be close to. So we move into the house that I am now stuck in today.

I hate this house. It is old and falling apart and our landlord is a slum lord if you will ( I know I am dramatic).

I am also so tired of moving. SO TIRED. And I HATE, I mean HATE that I am at the subject and whim of roommates. If one of them needs to move or wants out of the lease, I am forced to either move and have my rent go up. I just want to live by myself.

I think this is just a hard time in life. I am 24, don't live near any family, single, not bringing in the big bucks and so not able to afford exactly what would suit me right now.

(I am very blessed though I must add. I have a wonderful family that helps me and I have an amazing job and great friends.)

But I would like my living situation to be solidified for longer than a year that a lease lasts. Is that too much to ask?

So right now I am in the in-between, not sure if I should stay where I am until my lease is up in the spring but wont I inevitably be finding myself in this situation then? Or just buck up and figure it all out now before my processions go up in flames?

Just say a little prayer for me, if your the praying kind, or send some good vibes my way.


Peace,

Happy Weekend

Happy Weekend All!
Oh My I am stressed but I am going to take a break from the craziness for a fun weekend in Huntsville.

Tonight I have an exciting rendezvous with Megan from Pretty in Pink Megan at Cantina Lorado.
Tomorrow I have a wedding where quite a few of my dear friends will be present.
Just what I need.
A weekend away from my crap-hole house and time with friends.

See you Monday!

Peace,

OMG!

My. House. Is. Falling. Apart.


yep, yep that is the ceiling in my bedroom. And yep, that is sunshine coming through.

Needless to say a termination letter has been drafted and the Lanlord Tenant Act of Alabama highlighted.

I will keep you posted on the happenings!

Peace,

It's almost Friday

And I couldnt be more excited!

Anyone else super excited for the bat-shiz crazy drama of the Real Housewives of Orange County tonight?

Who's your favorite?

I have to go with Tamra. She is nutty all the way!

Peace,

The Airdo Touch

I have written a few things about my dear college friend Blake Airdo. She is one of the most unique, beautiful and creative people I know.

Recently she sent me some pics of some chairs that she restored. I was shocked when I saw the before and afters.

Airdo has always loved design. She was an interior design major in college and I was always so amazed by her design projects. I was hit with a wave of jealousy and awe every time I stepped foot into her and my friend Rachel's apartment. They had such a mix of fun, electic and vintage things all thrown together perfectly it felt like such a home!

Not only does her chic style show itself in her interiors but also in her clothing style. She really is just a little Italian bundle of style and eclecticness!

I wanted to show you her before and after chairs!

BEFORE:



Nasty! But I love how Blake had a vision for these! I never would have.

And


AFTER:


Aren't the before and after amazing! Blake lives in South Florida and I love how the fabric and paint of the chairs reflects that tropical breezy look without it being too much beach.

I thought it would be fun to open up the comments for questions for Blake. I mean obviously leave a comment complimenting her design if you have no questions but if you have anything about design or dress you want to know, say a do-it-yourself question or anything really ask away!


Peace,