Throwback Thursday--Blogger Edition!!

You know that Instagram Thursday thing, Throwback Thursday? 

I was perusing my photos on my computer last night and felt nostalgic

And since I can't find my external hard drive of all those heinous pictures of ME from way back when

Oh wait, theres one!

The rifles really add to it, huh?

I thought,

Let's get nostalgic with the fabulous blogger ladies I've had the change to meet the past few years

Because I am seriously so lucky to have found them all!

And I can't forget the pets

THE Piper

THE Furlee

THE Rocky

A triplet set of Pom Poms :-)

 

Some serious love-festing going on!!

Truly amazing fabulous ladies that I never would have met had it not been for the inter webs!!

So to all y'all!!

I AM SO HAPPY TO KNOW YOU AND MET YOU!!!

:-)

Shalyn
Steph
Sabrina
Jess
Katie
Jenni
 

Happy Thursday!

If I was engaged....

The other day someone asked me the first thing I'd do when I get engaged...

I'd first be like this

then like this

(sans the bouncing bubbies)

I really don't know though!

I'd probably scream

then shout

then let it all out

then run around town screaming 6 YEARS!! IT TOOK 6 YEARS!

then cry like a blubbering baby

then squeeze Kurt till his intestines come out

If I was engaged...

I'd dream of these shoes

And getting married somewhere like this...

Newport, Rhode Island

If I were engaged..

I'd do everything in my power to get a professional funfetti cake

No box shit...puh-lease, this is my wedding after all!

I'm not traditional when it comes to cake!

I'd want to have the bachelorette party of a lifetime with the girls I love most

In Las Vegas. Because why not go out with a bang?

But most of all, I'd do everything in my power not to let stress ruin the excitement

Because after all, I'd get to marry my best friend :-)

What's the first thing you did when you got engaged?

Or what would you do, when you get engaged?

Happy Hump Day!

Do we compliment people enough!?

At the gym a couple days ago, I saw a girl with a really cool braid in her ponytail. It was basically something I could never do on my own. Let's be honest, Kurt has to clip in my hair extensions when I wear them.

Kurt those are mine; take them off.

also this is BEYOND hideous

I caught her as she was leaving the treadmill and I told her I absolutely loved her braid. It was as if she was blown away and couldn't believe I said I liked it. She was so appreciative and said she loves trying new things in her hair but that no one ever notices!!

I was Facebook creeping last night and came across 

a STELLER video about giving/receiving compliments. 

This group called Soul Pancake hit the street and set up a

 phone booth of sorts, and a big set of headphones. 

One person stands in the booth, the other between 

the headphones and you give and receive compliments, then switch. 

It was so flipping inspiring I basically cried. You have have have have to watch it!!

I couldn't help but think of the braid girl, and complimenting people in general.

Do we do it enough? Do you? Do I?! 

I mean, I get daily compliments on the size of my boobs

(kidding!)

But really. I think giving compliments are important

It shows someone you care, and are noticing them

And I'm not talking about being Regina George all 

"I love that bracelet!"

turns away....

"That bracelet is disgusting"

I mean REAL compliments!

Because it made me feel pretty dang good to know that the braid girl was so happy to hear that!

The video has inspired me.
Do you ever get the feeling we don't compliment people enough? 

My Red Lips be Poppin

Warning, this is random

It's Friday.

Remember this!?

When I was younger I was definitely one of those girls who snuck into her mom's lipstick and smeared it all over my lips face. Hot, I tell ya.

The past year or so, red lips have just gone wild. Girls all over the world have been sporting this, and I sat there with my pinkish lipgloss, scared to try the red look fearing I'd look like a rabid animal with blood all over.

It hit me one day a few weeks ago while I was perusing Ulta. 

I needed red lipstick and I needed it then. So I bought some.

Too Faced Stiletto Red

Get it. NOW!!

I never consider myself as someone who knows makeup

Seriously. 

As much as I'd love to learn why some people put 10 products on their face BEFORE makeup...

I just never have time to go all crazy!

Except for when I'm hittin' the town, then I'll go big.
Bust out the fake lashes

But back to my point!

Are you supposed to wear lip liner with lipstick?

That's a serious question.

Because sometimes I can't get it on all of my lips; they're so big and luscious (kidding)

The other thing about red lipstick?
It shows in pictures.
Like, really good
Good as in blurry iPhone pics good
Good as in not looking like I have lip colored lipstick

What's your favorite red lipstick? I'd like suggestions!

Were you scared to pop the red lipstick cherry?

Happy Weekend!

That time I spent 30 dollars on something 3 inches tall

If you've ever met me in person or been to my house/apartment, you would know I have one stuffed animal that I am obsessed with.

Actually, let's be clear. I'm 24 and still sleep with MULTIPLE stuffies. I can't part with them, nor will I. I mean, I'm sure Kurt wouldn't like them on our bed in years to come, so right now most are on our headboard but some sneak into the bed. Little sneaks.

When I was around 2, my mom went to Florida with her friends and came back with a Disney Goofy stuffed animal. He became my favorite Disney character, and still is today. I love my Goof.

Back to the point of this. Is there really a point? Probably not but I need to document my insaneness. 

I feel like I should show you my 22 year old Goofy so you get the visual. Here he is.

He's been through a LOT. And by a lot, I mean it looks like I innaprporiately touch him daily. Which, I don't! But, after having him for 22 years, his crotch has ripped, he has lost some of his stuffing, and even his hat...but he's still my little muffin!

So a few weeks ago, I was perusing Instagram. I follow a few Disney instagrams and came across this photo and my heart just about MELTED.

I needed/wanted/would sell my soul to have this little figurine.

So I hired some friends to research him and find out how I could get him.

A few days and countless hours of creeping, I found him on a French ebay site.

He was made in Singapore, but the seller was in France.

And to make matters worse, the seller shipped everywhere in the universe, 

freaking Uzbekistan included, except for the United States.

So I took matters into my own hands,

contacted my co-worker friend who lives/works in Scotland

had baby Goofy shipped to him,

who then shipped it to ME in little old Boston!

Oh, might I also add he is 3 inches tall,

and cost 22 Euros

Which is about 30 US dollars

10$ an inch? Sure why not?

College loans, you can just wait a hot minute, OKAY??

But honestly, how adorable is he!

Have you ever bought something rediculous?

Saw it, Pinned it, Did it----A load of Valentine's Day ISH!

Some of you may or may not know this, but after Christmas and my birthday, Valentine's Day is my absolute FAVORITE holiday.

I understand the bitter animosity people have towards Valentine's Day because some "don't have a Valentine," but think about it. Valentine's day is for love ALL around! Love on a friend, a family member, a co-worker! And even though you should be loving these people every day, it's fun to have a day specially catered to love...and so when that day comes around every February 14, I take full advantage of it!

This week for Saw it, Pinned it, Did it, I went bat shit crazy. I decided I wanted to make all my fabulous co-workers cute little Valentine's Day thaaaangs. And thaaangs are what I made.

Wanna seeeee?

 

Literally you guys, these were all SO easy!

First things first, pretty marshmallows on a stick. All ya need are marshmallows, pretty sticks, pink candy melts and a plethora of sprinkles and VOILA!

Then you can put them in little baggies with ribbon!

 Original Pin found HERE!!

Next, was these little starburst packets

with the cutest saying,

"I'm bursting with happiness that you are my friend!"

All ya need are little baggies

Starbursts

And the little quote card I got from Better Homes and Gardens.com

Package it all up, staple the quote, and you're done!

Plus, how flipping cute is it? Damn you Pinterest.

Original pin found HERE!

And then....

I'm losing breath here thinking about how I did all of this without temper tantrums

Well, there may have been 1 or 2

but I shocked myself!

These little shovels with baggies of jelly beans

and it says "I Dig You"

Ummmmm okay this was just like holy shit I need to make those

I picked up the shovels from I-Party for 1 dolllaa each.

A dolla make me holla! And oh, I holla'd when I finally found them

Then I added those heart stickers, tied a baggie full of jelly beans to them, and I'm diggin' it.

I got the little I Dig You tags from the original pin

Here it is!!

And fiiiiinaallly....

How can you go wrong with cake batter rice kris pie treats?

shaped like a heart....

with melted chocolate..

and sprinkles

This is self explanatory ain't it?

I made rice kris pie treats, but added 1/3 cup of dry cake batter

for a lil extra ZING

and holy hell it adds some zing!

Then you just cut it out with a heart cookie cutter...

dip it into pink chocolate...

sprinkle yummy goodnesss

and you've got yourself a heart krispie that will make your heart thump thump thump!

Original pin found HERE!

 Well there you have it! A big old Valentine's Day lovie dovie yummy sweetness post! 

Link up with Stephy and Katie for Saw it, Pinned it, Did it!!! 

I hope you all have a fabulous day and I mean it when I say I LOVE you all!

Happy Love Day!