It's almost Valentine's Day

(not sure what's up with the formatting on this post, I keep trying to fix it and Blogger isn't letting me...that's why the fonts look all weird)

and because we're getting married later this year, I thought it'd be fun to share how Justin and I met and got to where we are now!

So back in 2009 I was going to school for art and taking what were called 'foundations' classes. One of the classes was 3D Concepts, where we had to make sculptures out of things. There were two guys that sat next to me, and they were always talking to each other and generally acting like fools. The one wasn't all that interesting, but the other caught my attention. His name was Justin. We agreed to go to lunch together at Pita Pit after class one day.

I had just gotten out of a relationship, and Justin still had a girlfriend at the time. We continued to hang out as friends for a few month. Then he told me he had broken up with his girlfriend and did I want to go on an actual date? Of course I did!

From then on we were inseparable. He came with me to family holidays....

   

 

We celebrated birthdays together (this was the year my birthday theme was 'Tacky Tea Party' not sure what I'm doing but yes, Justin is wearing a skirt)

 We dated for a little over a year and then got engaged on October 15, 2010. It was such an amazing day!

We decided to have a long engagement because I was still in school at the time. So life went on, only now we were (and still are!) engaged. 

 

Now here we are today! The wedding will be in October of this year, and of course I will have a post dedicated to that when the time comes.

 

I'll leave you with this gem of a photo.

 

 

If that doesn't say true love, I don't know what does!

 

 

(Linking this up with Bonnie over at The Life of Bon, aka one of my favorite blogs!)

 

 

Coffee Talk

Today I've decided to answer a few questions from Coffee Talk over at 23Seventeen!

 

 

http://23seventeen.blogspot.com/search/label/coffee%20talk

 

1. Do you drink the milk after eating cereal or do you dump it out?

 

I usually drink it, unless it's a cereal that makes the milk taste weird.

2. Do you share drinks/food?

 

Only if I'm done and I want Justin to finish it. I'm kind of a germphobe and don't like anyone touching my food.

 

 3. How often do you replace your toothbrush?

 

After few months, or sooner if it's looking worn out.

 

4. How often do you wash your hair?

 

Every other day, unless I'm going to wear it down two days in a row.

5. Do you use a dishwasher or do you hand wash your dishes?

 

Hand wash because our current house doesn't have a dishwasher. I don't mind it all that much....unless there are a million things to wash.

Rants, Raves and Randoms #2!

Just like last time, this post is inspired by the ones Andrea does over at Left Brain, Right Brain, Pug Brain!

Rants

~ I hate winter.  As I'm typing this, my phone tells me it is -5 degrees outside. Yeah. I've never been more envious of people who live in warmer places.

~ Tomorrow is inventory at work. This means I get to stand by my department all day while people count and shout at me to come find prices for things. 

~ I got 4 inches cut off my hair a few weeks ago and now I wish I hadn't. I want it long again! In the meantime, I will be using my straightening iron to make it appear longer.

 

Raves

~ My Pinterest addiction is back in full force! Expect a new Pinterest Lovelies post in the near future!

~ I am loving this nail color that I found at Maurices. It's the perfect shade of teal!

~ This photo I found of my grandparents when they were young. Aren't they adorable?!

  

Randoms

~ Lately I've been obsessed with the idea of going running. Never mind that I've never been a runner, nor can I run more than a block without getting dizzy and winded. But I keep telling myself that if I got pretty running shoes, I'd actually do it. We'll see....

~ This one day I had a song I liked in my head. I told my sister the lyrics and she's like "You know that's One Direction, right?"  No, I didn't. Apparently I have the music taste of an 11 year old. FML. I suppose this means I'm going to have to like Bieber now too.

~ I've been saying it for months, but I want a puppy! Or a kitten! I haven't had a pet in such a long time and I miss it. If anyone needs a pet sitter, I'm your girl!     

 

Because I can't sleep

Today seemed like it dragged on FOREVER but it's finally done! Normally I like my job but today...I don't know what the deal was. Unnecessary drama makes me mad, I'll just leave it at that.

Also I feel like I'm catching a cold, so there's that. I suppose I shouldn't be too surprised, what with everyone around being sick, but still.

Tomorrow I plan to have a grand old day doing whatever I please, to make up for the stupidity of today. There shall be much Degrassi watching and magazine reading. Time for bed now, gotta have energy for my busy day of awesome.

Pinterest Lovelies 2!

Once again I've taken an extended blog break.

Once again, I'M BACK! 

Today I'm here to show some of my favorite things discovered on Pinterest. 

Love this color combo.

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Would like to do something like this at our wedding.

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This is soooo my style. (and the girl looks just like my friend Jess!)

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Winter is my least favorite season, but I will admit this is beautiful. 

 

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If anyone can make my hair look like this, I'll love you forever.

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Ally, we need to have a perler bead night and make these!

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Grumpy Cat, I adore you.

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Follow me on Pinterest  to see more lovelies!

  

Something dirty

I've never been one of those people who can decide what they're going to wear the night before. However, I may have to change my ways after what happened Thursday morning.

What, you may be asking?

While taking my shower, I was pondering my outfit for the day. I had decided on a dress, therefore I would need tights, which were on the drying rack in the basement. 

No problem, I thought to myself. Justin and the roommate are both at work, so I'll just run downstairs real quick like and get my tights.

Our basement isn't finished, so no way am I going down there without something on my feet. Never know when there may be a stray spider that needs stomping.

Anywho.

I was putting my shoes on and happened to glance out the window. 

WHAT DO YOU THINK I SAW?!

 

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Oh, just a squirrel, peering in my window at me IN MY UNDERWEAR!

I had caught this little guy red handed. Or is it red pawed? Either way.

I knew there were squirrels around. In fact, there is a rather cute baby squirrel that hangs out in our front tree. 

But this one was clearly not a baby. 

This one was a peeping Tom!

That dirty scoundrel!

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Liebster Award!

I got a happy surprise when I checked my blog this morning! Stephili from Heart Soul Inspiration  nominated me for the Liebster Award!

I've never been nominated for anything related to blogging, so I'm super excited! Thank you so much Stephili! 

 So here’s the rules:
Each person must post 11 things about themselves

Answer the questions that the nominator set for you plus create 11 questions for the people you’ve nominated to answer.

Choose 11 people and link them in your post.

Go to their page and tell them.

No tag backs!

Eleven things about me

1.  I collect vintage dishes. My dream is to find some super pretty Pyrex to display once I get a cabinet for them! Like these lovelies...

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2.  Working at a craft store (Hobby Lobby) means I have a million ideas for projects, but not enough time in the day to make them. Le sigh.

3.  Every time I see a photo of Little Richard, it makes me giggle. It's not that I don't respect the guy, I know he's a legendary singer. But that mustache! For the longest time I thought he was wearing lip liner. I can't be the only one, right? 

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4.  I envy people who are good at doing their hair. I try my hardest and the best I can do is messy buns and waves. My dream is to master french braiding because it's so pretty.

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5.  Owls are my favorite animals; I have them arranged throughout my house.

6.  I love the game Clue and the movie based on it. I'm always Miss Scarlett when I play.

7. There is a baby squirrel that lives in the tree in front of our house, but I've yet to get a photo of him; he's too quick!

8.  I dislike any sort of yard work. Shoveling snow, mowing, raking leaves...I hate it all.

9.  I have a weakness for sweets. My favorites are peanut butter cups and saltwater taffy.

10.  I went to art school for awhile, but had to drop out when it got too expensive.

11. I'm fascinated by photos from New York City in the 1970s. I'm not sure why, because I obviously wasn't around then and have never been there. Yet I could look at photos like this for hours.

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Stephili's Questions

1. If you could live in any time period which would you choose to live in and why? 

I would want to live in the 60s or 70s. From what I've gathered through pictures and books it was such an interesting time to be alive. That and I really like 60s fashions.  

2. Who or what is your biggest inspiration? 

I have two. I'm inspired by my mom, because she's always there for me and is a hard worker in everything she does, yet she still knows how to relax and have fun. My other inspiration is Anna Karina, mostly for her style and the films she's been in, but also she seems like she'd be a cool lady to meet.

3. You just won $2 Million in the lottery…. What are you going to do with the money? 

Pay off my loans and the rest of my bills. Buy a new car and some new clothes. Make a down payment on a house. Get some presents for Justin and my family. Then put the rest in savings. 


4. What is your favorite quote?

"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious." 
~Albert Einstein  

5. Do you like sunny days or rainy days more?

I like a mixture of both. Like when a day starts out rainy and then the sun comes out. 

6. What is your favorite holiday and why? 

Either the 4th of July or Halloween, I like fireworks and warm weather, but also pumpkins and costumes. 

7. What has been the most memorable moment in your life so far? 

The day Justin proposed to me. I'll remember that day forever! 

8. Post a picture of where you’re from and tell us a little about it. 

I live in an average sized city in Iowa. It's a nice place to live; a good mix of things to do without being surrounded by gazillions (that's probably not a word, is it?) of people.
   
9. You get to pick where you want to eat. Where is it and what kind of food is served?

I'm by no means a restaurant expert. Take me somewhere with good mushroom pasta and I'll be happy! 

10. List 3 things in your life that mean everything to you. 

Justin. My family. My coworkers. I've met some of my best friends at work and they've become my second family. 

11. What do you love the most about blogging?

Getting to express my thoughts and meet new friends! 

My questions for you...

1.  If you could go back to any age you've been so far, what would it be and why?
2.  Favorite color?
3.  Are you a morning person or a night owl?
4.  Coffee, tea, or something else?
5.  What's something you'd recommend a visitor to do for fun if they came to your city/town?
6.  What's your favorite song at the moment? I need some new tunes!
7.  Would you consider yourself more imaginative or practical?
8.  Do you have any pets? What kind and what are their names? 
9.  Favorite season?
10.  Last book you read? Did you like it?
11.  What is your earliest memory?

I nominate:

Tiffany @ Blabbering Thoughts 

Daisy @ Bouxwho 

Emily @ Celebrating the Day 

Rosie @ Craftbotic 

Krista Lynn @ Crescendo 

Britt @ Gettin' Fritzy With It 

Katie @ Hey Little Apple Blossom 

Bonnie @ Life of Bon 

Ally @ Allison McBride 

Lauren @ One of Five 

Veronica @ Veronica M.D.