Random past couple weeks means that I get some really random photos.
Category: Life At Home
Fall is here
J and I are fighting off colds and have spent most of the weekend wrapped up in blankets watching football.
We did get up and out yesterday. Took the pup for a walk at the park. She was in 7th heaven, struttin’ her stuff.
I will spend the rest of today in a nice comfy chair wrapped up in my oversized fleece blanket working on a 20-page paper that is due tomorrow. Sometimes I surprise myself on how easily I can knock out a 20-page paper…something I never thought was possible pre-grad school.
I guess that’s something I can put on my future resume:
fast-paced essay writer about topics that are not interesting to me.
yea… that’ll get me the job.
Happy first Sunday of Fall!
Falling
Today, I am sitting on the couch with a box of tissues next to me with a sniffling nose watching Home Improvement reruns. It reminds that fall is finally here. Weird reminder, I know. That’s how my brain works.
I love, love, love fall (that’s a lot of love right there) and couldn’t be more happy that it’s finally feeling like fall around here. I’ve busted out my boots, some scarves and my most comfortable sweaters.
This fall I’ve decided to make a pact of creating new fall-inspired foods. So far, I’ve made my first apple pie and pulled pork tacos. That was just one day. I was a bit zealous!
Here are my favorites about fall: carving pumpkins, richer coolers outside, layering clothes, walks in the park with the dog and boy, cooking healthy delicious comfort foods, and blah, blah, blah.
I could go on and on, but there is one drawback to fall weather. Allergies. They are the worst. Absolute worst.
What is your favorite season?
old stompin’ grounds
I’m heading home to spend time with the family and to show the boyfriend where I grew up. Nothing like taking him to my old stompin’ grounds filled with fried catfish and back roads.
Happy Weekend!
A litte treat
Someone got a little treat… peanut butter. Think it was a successful treat.
Starting to feel like fall
Saturday was pretty relaxing. I worked on a few DIY projects (coming soon). Someone took a nap. Then we baked cookies. It finally feels like fall around here and we soaked it up with the windows open the whole day. It was perfect.
Happy Sunday!
What Makes You Happy?
eating healthy
having time to spend with my friends
crafting
cuddling with Maggie
working out
having a rewarding job
thought of graduating from Grad School in December
spending time with family
developing my photography skills
cooking (goes with eating healthy)
travelling
having manicured nails (even if I do them myself – still puts a smile on my face)
I was having a pretty rough day yesterday. I thought to myself instead of complaining, write down what will make you happy. I figured I can at least do something(s) each day that’ll put a smile on my face.
My list is simple.
It will take me to stop doing things that don’t increase my happiness and replace those items with one from my list.
What makes you happy?
It’s been a week.
A long, long week. Ever have one of those weeks that seems to be dragging on? Well this week is one for me, that’s for sure. I seem to be struggling to find time to get anything on my task list done. It’s bumming me out. Thank goodness it’s hump day!
Friday Five
1) I have a thing for cloud pictures. I think that’s apparent.
2) I’ve got a pup that is sneakily trying to learn how to drive. Take my eyes off the driver for one second and somehow she’s in the seat.
3) Yummy dinner with friends at Garbo’s in Springfield this past week.
4) Quick glimpse of my outfit this week. Now with school back my clothes are lasting much longer than my average 8-5 job. Try 8am – 10pm.
5) Nothing beats a day at the lake. Tubing. Fishing. Relaxing. One word can sum it all up – perfect.
DIY Project Board
To say I’m a dreamer is a bit of an understatement. I have all these ideas and projects swirling around in my head at all times. This past weekend, I finally took a moment to capture my ideas. But first I had to create a project board, naturally.
You’ll need: 1 picture frame of your choosing, fabric large enough to cover the entire frame, scissors for trimming, and dry erase markers.
First measure the fabric. I wanted mine to be a bit larger than the frame backing (for good measure).
Second, I cut (not much explaining there).
Finally, I put it all together and then hang on the wall.
Overall my Project Board cost me $9.00 and about 10 minutes, which includes re-hanging my pictures on the wall to make room.
I think it turned out great and now I have a place to capture projects and ideas.
Now, I could have put some lettering spelling out “projects” on the fabric before piecing the frame back together, but I didn’t think it was necessary and who knows – that frame may take on a second life someday.
The total cost for this project broken down:
Frame – $4
Expo markers – $4
Fabric – $1
Total: $9 and about 10 minutes
Enjoy!