From zero to YAY!

In an attempt to kick myself in the tush when it comes to reading, I began reading the book Social Lives by Wendy Walker. It seemed like a fairly "easy" read; chick-lit account of privileged adults and teens and the troubles of their lives. I also began reading A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess. It's on my TBR list for 2011 and I've been looking forward to it. I'm quite excited by both...
Then I get two e-mails today from my library informing me that two books I had on hold are ready for pick up:

Beastly by Alex Finn

and

Sing You Home by Jodi Picoult

Beastly is on my 2011 Movie Adaptations list, which is pretty much any movie coming out this year that I want to see that had a book predecessor.

My problem now is to figure out how to juggle all four books... I'm thinking of reading Beastly and Sing You Home now, and saving Social Lives and A Clockwork Orange for after since I'm not crazy far into either one of them as of yet.

Hooray for a good library "haul" (I use that loosely since it's just two books). Now the trick will be to stop watching Season 3 of The O.C. on DVD and read this weekend... and get other things done too, of course ;o)

30 Days of Lists days 1-9

A few of you asked if I was going to post my lists... I was hesitant to do so. This is my first attempt ever at any type of prompted journal and any type of "art" journal (aka a journal where I do more than just write as fast as I can when I'm really ticked off).

But, I figured what the hell. It's fun.. and I'm having fun doing it. So.... here we are with days 1-9 of 30 Days of Lists:

Day 1 - A Few Things About Yourself

*Shy and awkward
*Cat-mom
*Book worm
*Writer
*Cleveland Girl
*Wanderlust
*Soft on the inside <3
*Fighter
*Music lover
*Loyal
*Random
*Volunteer
*Activist


Day 2 - Things I'm Good At

Procrastination
Making salads
Obsessing
Dreaming big
Remembering/knowing weird/random things
Being a cat-mom
Being messy
Being organized
Being a mess
Trying my best

Day 3 - I Am Looking Forward To...

Vegas with my momma (just found out about the trip today!)
Relay for Life
Summer
Reaching my goal weight
Autumn
My ever after... whatever it may be...

Day 4 - Today's Playlist

Born This Way - Lady Gaga
Jar of Hearts - Christina Perri
Rolling in the Deep - Adele
Chrome - VNV Nation
Cinnamon - Ron Pope
Everyday and Every Night - Trailer Park Ninjas

Day 5 - Weekend Goals

Get Relay for Life FB Page up
Gather some courage...
Organize around the apartment
Finish The O.C. Season 2
Update blog
Develop work photos

Day 6 - Least Favorite Words...

Biscuit
Many words that are onomatopoeic...
i.e. crunch, sizzle, plop...
Panties
Moist
Irregardless

Day 7 - Blog Goals

Find a design I love
Focus on fashion some and a lot of home (design, tips, etc) and Books (subsidiary)?
One weekly segment
Other segments periodically
Update at least twice a week
Incorporate tumblr and pintrest

Day 8 - What's In My Bag?

Wallet
Check book
Coach coin purse - to hold gift cards
Planner
Pens
Chap stick
Lip tint
Rose Salve
Meds
Tampons
Inhaler
Book
Keys
iPod
GPS
Camera

Day 9 - Favorite Blogs and Websites

Facebook
Tumblr
Etsy
Youtube
Google Feed Reader (does that even count?)
Daydreaming on Paper
Goodreads
Lakewood Library Online
Amazon
Cleveland Craigslist

Not so much excitement, but I'm alive!

Once again I've been MIA. I have been trying to keep up on my feed reader though... trying being the operative word here. Yikes!

The reason for my absence: life. Babysitting a lot on the side to save up money for....

LAS VEGAS!!!

This girl has been to only four states, including the one I live in. This girl has had only one "major" vacation in her life (Disney when I was like 7 years old). So this is exciting. My mom and I are going with some other friends in October. Woohoo!

I am keeping up with 30 Days of Lists. Unfortunately I didn't get the chance to get a really nice journal to use for it... but the old notebook with pages ripped out is working fine :) It's my first venture into any type of "art journal"... and it's interesting to say the least so far. Pretty much magazine cut outs and my own handwriting.

It has inspired me though (along with Lauren who did something similar for her 30 Days journal) to use my Christmas 2010 TOAST catalog as a journal of sorts. Quotes, lists, reminders, etc. It's a HUGE work in progress... but I'm hoping I can turn it into something special.

My Bookshelf page is updated... not with much though... I've been addicted to watching The O.C. on DVD. And Greek on Netflix instant. I'm trying to make time each day to read though so I can pick up the pace again. I usually drop off a bit later in the year, but hopefully this will be my only slump.

I finally got my invite to pinterest and have been pinning like crazy!! I've also been working on making my tumblr more of a photo collage of this blog.

And in the interest of winter ending and hopefully soon (Go away, Lion!! Bring on the Lamb!!)... I thought I'd post one of my recent winter ensembles... so comfy!

Dress - Forever 21
Black cami - Thrifted
Belt - Came with a dress from Kohls
Leggings - Marshall's
Boots - Target
Necklace - H&M