...that is all.

First off, I am not a Scentsy Consultant.  My Sister in Law is - and she rocks at it - so if you're looking for one - email me and I'll hook you up.

But that's not what I'd like to talk about.

I'd like to draw your attention to this pretty little thing:

It's the "Dotty" and it's the newest addition to my little table.

I didn't make it, I didn't thrift it and I didn't repurpose it so...um...why am I blogging about it?

Because how cute is this warmer?!!

Ok I'm done now.

Shopping?

I am in desperate need of new tops.  All of the tops I have in my closet are OLD.  They're worn and sad.  So little by little I need to add new and throw out old.

Of course, now that I've said that, I will not be able to find ANYTHING I like.  Because that's how it always works for me.  I only find tops I love when I absolutely can not spend money and then when I decide to spend some, I hate everything I see.  I think I'm cursed.

I just really wish that I could find things as easily in stores as I can find on polyvore.  And I wish I could afford the things I find on polyvore as well.  Even if I could, you still wouldn't find me spending $5,000 on a leather bracelet or $13,000 on jeans.  I don't care how much money you're worth, if you drop that much you're stupid.


So in the absence of finding things in stores I've played around on pinterest for longer than I care to mention and found these fun outfits.

Easy Saturday by jessajill featuring striped t shirts

I can't begin to tell you how much I want that fossil bag.  I know how much it is, I will not own it, that I'm sure, but oh it is so cute.  I would probably roll the legs of the jeans to a cuff because it's starting to get hot out.  Hot enough that I don't care how many people know how white and pasty my skin is.

Tuesday Teal by jessajill featuring toms shoes

Again with the adorable fossil bags.  I'm also not buying those Toms either.  Because I can't justify $70+ for flats. I don't even want to justify $20 for flats.  But I love the shape of the flats though!  I love the square toe!  I would need to mention those jeans would get the roll too.  It's a warm spring this year, guys.  What can I say.  I'd also do my hair up because in the mental picture I have of this outfit, not only am I super fit and can rock those jeans, but I have long enough hair to try out those cute up do's I find on pinterest.

Summer Coral by jessajill featuring espadrille shoes

Baggy tops can either be fun or a failure.  Because if you're not going for the "Is she pregnant?" look, you need to be careful.  That's why I'd tie that shirt down with a belt, to eliminate confusion.  Of course, in this scenario I would have a flat stomach as well.

Fresh by jessajill featuring brown jewelry

I love that color.  I'm not sure that my skin color would allow it on me, but I do love the look of it.  And that top is cute enough for me to at least try on.  Again, I would have to be super fit as well to tie it off with a belt right at the muffin-top part of the waste.  

Alright, that's all for now.  I'm going to keep trying to find something cute enough for summer this week.  I don't have a lot of high expectations though because that whole "Artist" feel is still in full swing and well, I don't like it.  And it won't be one of those looks that I finally fall prey to after a good while.  I'm not giving into this one, folks.  It'll be like that year that peasant tops were in.  I hated that year, but I stuck my ground.

Pinterest: Because I hate doing the dishes

As always, if you don't already follow me on Pinterest I'll show you the things that I pinned recently.

I still haven't had the motivation to do anything creative or crafty recently.  All efforts I have must be put toward the gym because a swimsuit filled vacation is coming up in July.  And this body is not swimsuit ready.

So I'll show you how I wasted time on my phone this morning.

These pins brought to you by:

Not wanting to do the dishes.

Pinned here.

One day I'll learn how to sew.

Pinned here.

Cafe Rio tortillas.  The reason why Cafe Rio is delicious.  I'll have to try this...

Pinned here.

My niece has already sported a Yoda themed shirt.  My thought is, when her Mom sees that I've pinned this, it will surely be here Halloween costume this year.

Pinned Here.

This claims to be 17 hairstyles that take less than 10 minutes.  The rest of them are simple, but worth a look.  I really want to try this pony because it actually seems simple enough.  The bump doesn't look too Utah (those of you reading this who live in the state of Utah will know my meaning, those of you outside of Utah...to sum up: some teens wear GINORMOUS hair bumps here.)  And I have a cute hair band I never wear so this would be fun.

Pinned here.

I'm thinking about scarves this season.  I realize I'm late to the party on that one, but I usually am with fashion.  I usually start trying it RIGHT as it's going out.  Because I'm stubborn.

Pinned here.

I love SomeECards.

Pinned Here.

Supposedly this is a $5 Walmart mirror originally.  If only I had a place to do something like this...

Pinned Here.

I'm not a fan of sequins but I do love the texture it gives this cute sign.

Pinned Here.

Nuf' said.

Pinned here.

You know how when you look at certain foods you actually feel your back fat jiggle a little?  That's what just happened.


Well that's all for today.  I've procrastinated long enough.

Wish me luck.

To all Mommies

Happy Mother's Day

To:

My Momma

My Mother-In-Law

and all the other Mommies that have influenced me greatly,

Thank you!

No More Jiggles: Confused yet?

Do you ever start with the plan to lose weight, and then get bombarded with information?

Everyone has their way and all other other ways are stupid, right?

Everyone has an opinion and there is so much unfounded, un-researched crap out there that nobody should be going near, but they see, "Easy and Quick Weight Loss" and they get sucked in.

Now I'm not saying I know the way to lose weight and all other ways are incorrect.

I'm just saying that I'm choosing common sense.  Because it's usually the way to go in most situations.  Also I've found that the easy way out never ends up being the easy way.  In all manners of life I've found that hard work is usually the most rewarding.  As much as it sucks...so very bad.

In this case, the hard work is good old fashioned, safe, exercise and common sense dieting.  Meaning no crap foods and junk, replace it with healthy choices.  No short cuts, no pills.  Also watching portions.  I may be eating protein nutrient meals, but if its the size of my head, my thinking is that's going backwards.

So what I'm saying is...I spent two hours at the gym today.  I'm covered in sweat.  I will be so sore tomorrow and I know I'll walk like an old lady.  But I feel fantastic and I know if I keep it up - eventually - EVENTUALLY I WILL SEE RESULTS.

Now I'm off to rid the pantry of snack foods that will ruin me!!

What it must have felt like...

I read a lot of books, most of them I've heard about through word of mouth.  I rarely trust a book review or care about best seller lists - I go entirely on word of mouth.  

And I don't know anyone who recommends comic books.  No offense to those who love them, I just don't read them.

When they make movie adaptations of books I love, I get excited and I plan on seeing the movie.  I go to the movies and wonder about the people sitting there that didn't read the book.  They probably feel left out or think that it's incredibly stupid (Twilight Franchise) and I really don't care because I loved the book so much, I overlook things like greasy lead characters and cheesy lines, scenes and choice of wardrobe.

I went to Avengers last night.  I wasn't planning on it because I haven't watched all of the comic book movies.  I've seen and even own both Iron Man movies because I enjoy Robert Downey Jr.'s eccentric humor.  I saw the Hulk because I was interested how Edward Norton would play a comic book character.  (My thoughts?  Meh.)  But that's about it when it comes to this movie.

A good portion through the movie I realized, I was that person that didn't read the book.  There was missing information - people were giggling at comments that didn't make a lot of sense and there were scenarios that clearly, I had missed out on.  Wait...why was that funny?

That's not to say it wasn't enjoyable, there was action - Robert Downey Jr. didn't disappoint - in fact I think he carried the movie.  Aside from a really funny part where the Hulk just pummeled the bad guy mid "I'm smarter and stronger and you will lose" speech.  It made me laugh a lot actually.

I couldn't help but notice the theater was full of its version of "Twi-hards" as well.  There were capes, there were individuals who I judged prematurely as maybe living in their mother's basements.  I'm not proud of said judgements, I'm sure they're wonderful contributing members of society.

I was also unaware of the movie's length.  We saw a 10:25 showing and didn't get home until well after 1 am.  And we don't live far from the movie theater - at all.  

What I'm really trying to say is, regardless of the hype and the fact that I didn't "read the book," I actually, for the most part, enjoyed it.  There weren't too many overly cliche' lines and situations.  They maybe should have picked a scarier bad guy - he was a little too "I hate my parents" for me.  I'm pretty sure in a fight I could take him (you know, without his stick of doom or whatever it was.)  Robert Downey Jr is hilarious as always and I enjoyed Mark Ruffalo as the Hulk as well.

Even if you're not a comic book fan, I think you'd enjoy it as well.  

Rating: Pleasantly Surprised

Progress?

Remember how I'm all "Hey I'm working on a mirror to go above my bed"

Yeah...that's a lie.

I haven't touched this in well over a month.

So it's just sitting in our guest bedroom/ room we hang our laundry in.  

It's been categorized as an "I'll get around to it" project.  Which is sad.  Because it will look so amazing when it's done and hanging proudly.

But for now...

Early Excitement

Before we begin...this movie doesn't come out for another year, but that doesn't stop me from planning on seeing it...you know, last March.

I am a fan of the book.  People often overlook it because it's not really anything like Twilight and when you're reading something from Stephenie Meyer, you're thinking vampires, werewolves, brooding teens and love triangles.

The host has supernatural elements and a love...tangling, the similarities stop there.  I don't know why but I'm drawn to dystopian themed books.  Hunger Games, Matched & Crossed, and the Host.  If you know more books along these lines I'm always looking for something new.

And I got all excited when I read about the cast:

Melanie Stryder/ Wanderer:

Saoirse Ronan.  (Pronounced Shur-sa) from "The Lovely Bones" and "Hanna"

The "Seeker":

Diane Kruger

 I wouldn't have thought about it, but I like it.

"Uncle Jeb":

William Hurt

I hope to see him all Uncle Jebbed out, it will help a lot.  I think I'll like him playing a crazy old guy with a shotgun though.

Ian:

Jake Abel

In case you're scratching your head wondering where you saw him before - he's Mark from I am Number Four.  My thoughts on this choice: Meh.  But we'll see if he surprises me.

Jared:

Max Irons

I don't know much about him, but again, it's too early to tell if he can be the Jared I picture.  (I totally sounded "fan girl" just then.  I apologize.  It won't happen again.)

Jamie:

Chandler Canturbury

Not what I pictured.  I pictured Jamie being older, but again - the movie doesn't come out for a year.

Other characters:

                Scott Lawrence                                Frances Fisher                                Boyd Holbrook

I am currently re-reading the book.  For those of you thinking about starting - a warning: there's a LOT of story development.  If you can get through that (it is important) you will love the book.

That is all.