starting fresh

welcome 2011....please please be a better year!!

so far ive started working on reorganizing my home environment.  last night dave helped me build a new bookcase for my bedroom.  and with the help of some nice matching storage boxes i was able to unpack some moving boxes that have been stacked in a corner for a couple years....yes years...pitiful.  tonight is my first day back to the gym and then on to tackle the closet...i have a bunch of clothes that need to be put away....and stuff that ive been hanging on to that i just need to purge.

whats on your to-do list for 2011?

tip:  make a physical written list and cross through items when you've completed it...its very satisfying to cross things off the list!!

2011 Resolutions - Part 3

Part 3 - its the last one i promise

11.  have more museum dates....whether its with dave or friends and family.  you would think having an Art History Minor would mean you went to museums all the time...but it doesnt.  i miss going and staring at the art...looking at brushstrokes...texture..smelling the varnish.

12.  finally purchase a good record player so that dave and i can listen to the vinyl we have been collecting.

13.  getting involved in a good Bible study (other than Sunday sermon) and building a good solid Christian foundation for our marrige

14. grow my cake business...Little Green Box Shoppe.  the past few months have been really busy for me....constant bookings...bigger and better cakes.  i feel very blessed that i am getting good business.  many people have been asking me when im going to open an actual shop and make this my full-time gig....i wish i could say soon, but the honest truth is that it wont be for a few years.  with the economy the way it is and where im at in my life....the time is just not right to do it now.  so for now i will continue to research and get everything ready for when i can make that leap....and continue making badass cakes....of course!!

15.  blog more. i started this blog because i was so inspired by reading other blogs and wanted to return the favor to anyone who would read mine.  eventually i would love to have a billion followers and sponsors and all the bells a whistles....but for now i will try and be better at posting stuff for my faithful 11 followers....thanks for reading y'all...it really makes my day when i see that people have looked at my blog!

most of the photos are from weheartit.com 2 of them are my own (the obvious ones)

*bring it on 2011*

2011 Resolutions - Part 2

Part 2

6.  take more pictures.  my ultimate goal is to buy a nice camera (dslr) and lenses...but for now i need to take more pictures with my little point and shoot.

 7.  start playing my violin again....well relearning how to play my violin....its been a while

8.  build forts with blankets and chairs and relax.  i tend to let myself get to busy...borderline workaholic.  i need to make time to take it easy....snuggle with my dave...or read a book, etc

 9.  help dave research and start a music education program/charity for kids.  music is super important to dave and myself and is a great tool to educate and keep kids engaged in somthing positive.....we want to be apart of that

10.  change up my hairs.  my hair style hasent changed in i dont know how long..years.  i dont mean chop it all off....just something different. 

thats all for Part 2....i will post up the last of my goals tomorrow

stay tuned!

 all photos are from weheartit.com



2011 Resolutions - Part 1

over the next couple of days i will be posting my goals for 2011

here goes PART 1:

1. even though i know i am beautiful just the way i am....i need to shed some poundage.  mainly just to be healthy....but also because i dont want to be a chubby bride (lame i know but its true)

2.  plan my wedding and get married to my bestfriend....te amo dave

3.  finish the paintings i have started and maybe do a few new ones.  ive been sewing, knitting, and embroidering all this year and havent really done any painting or drawing...i miss it.

4.  go on a few roadtrips/adventures with friends and family

5. learn to play the ukulele with dave.  he just bought one and now ive got the bug....it would be fun to play little ukulele duets with him.  (how cute is zooey dechanel...she is fab)

stay tuned....more 2011 goals to come!
all photos are from weheartit.com