tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34313514793168640922014-11-19T10:35:57.300-08:00Adriana Madrigalhttps://plus.google.com/106151891377317351961noreply@blogger.comBlogger200125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3431351479316864092.post-6567638894766967362014-06-11T15:46:00.001-07:002014-06-11T15:46:15.898-07:00

I have never seen a lighthouse up-close before, so after having a downright awful week, Nick took me out on a special sunny day. We arrived in the afternoon, and stayed a few hours before closing time at 5pm. Entrance to the national park is $5 per car and one ticket is good for one full week. We were amazed! The views are breath-taking and the museums are adorable. We learned a lot about how

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It's been ages since I've been comfortable enough to snap pictures of myself in front of complete strangers in the streets - but at the location we were in, who could resist? We drove half an hour up to the Point Loma peninsula to reach their national park at the very tip. It holds a beach, lighthouse, cemetery, and naval base which overlooks the Pacific Ocean and the city of San Diego.

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Recently, I received my Venus Snap with Embrace razor from Influenster to try out, and I've got to say... I'm really impressed. So far, I really love it! I normally purchase disposable razors because I feel they last a long time and give an "okay" shave for how much it costs. I have tried a Venus razor once in the past and, although it was a fantastic product, I didn't think it was worth the

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Two years ago, when I first met Nick, I decided to grow out my hair as long as possible! I ended up with wavy locks down to my elbow before I realized I'm a low-maintenance gal at heart and needed to chop them off. My long hair was driving me pretty crazy. I also knew that I wanted to donate my hair - I'm always looking for a way to give back to charity - so I searched nearby my area for

Adriana Madrigalhttps://plus.google.com/106151891377317351961noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3431351479316864092.post-10476787588585771472014-04-20T23:40:00.000-07:002014-04-21T01:00:20.856-07:00

Photo via Marina Shammler Happy Easter, you guys! I can't believe it's already here! I hope that, however you are celebrating today, that it's full of good company and good food. Every year, I like to celebrate Easter at the park and it's a tradition for my mom to make gift baskets for everyone with our favorite things inside. It's always a highlight of Spring for me, and hope you guys are

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Sorry, I'm late! My internet connection has been playing games with me. I can't work, blog, or watch my favorite vlogs on YouTube... what gives? Yesterday, a group of amazing bloggers and I teamed up to celebrate our wonderful, talented, and beautiful friend, Trina's, birthday! We're giving away a Canon Rebel T3i DSRL camera to one super lucky winner. Giveaway is open internationally and will

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It's been harder than usual to see the light gleaming in the distance, a flicker of hope. The months have been getting darker as the opportunities seem to thicken in excuses and hardships. There was a lot of panic spreading through me when I realized we had to move. At one point, I was only thinking of all of the worst case scenarios. It's hard to admit that my negativity had taken the best of

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What a crazy stressful and productive week! I've been getting those a lot lately. It must be because I'm getting "old" and have more "responsibilities". I'm always working and planning out how to start my career. I'm constantly thinking about rent, buying groceries, and get this... saving money!? Someone, get me some help, please! I think I'm... growing up. Yuck. Either way, this "grown up"

Adriana Madrigalhttps://plus.google.com/106151891377317351961noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3431351479316864092.post-1151397589487985322014-02-27T17:47:00.001-08:002014-05-21T22:49:40.507-07:00

Photography by Tom Pullen So, I'm a music junkie and I won't try to hide it. When I first heard Hi-Tide, I instantly fell for their indie rock vibe and jumped at the chance to interview them about their new single and album popping up tomorrow! Here's Alex Griffins, lead singer for the Hi-Tiders, answers. (My favorite is #9!) 01. Let's start off with a bit of history, where did you guys

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In August of last year, I declared that I was dumping my old part-time job at the mall and jumping head-first into the freelance world as a graphic and web designer. It's been six months since I made that life-changing decision, and let me tell ya, I've learned a lot! Probably too much to stuff into one blog post so I'm starting out with only six. These are the things I've learned so far from

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I think what makes Valentine's special are the thoughtful, handmade gifts, amiright? In the past, my honey has made me a giant red card with a heart cut-out and a handful of heart-shaped love notes -- aw, how cute. It's the little things that count. So, who's going to be your Valentine's? A best friend, loved one, or significant other? Whoever it is, I hope you enjoy spreading love with these

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Well, well. If it isn't another moodboard. ;) This project is really nifty because I get to work on platforms I haven't worked on yet and test my skills. I'm always up for a challenge so I'm happy to be expanding my knowledge and growing in my career. The cool part is that my client initially contacted me for a simple, glamorous design to showcase her shop and fashion illustrations - fancy.

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So lately has been a mesh of boring days at the house, working and playing video games (I'm hooked on the "Kingdom Rush" tablet games and can't put it down!) but dreaming of sunny days and future adventures. Nick and I have been itching to get out and explore new places, so we thought it was about time to move ... to the next street over! Yes, it's not very far but we've found out that our

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Holy shizz nuggets, folks... My blog friend and twin birdie mama, Janee of Yellow Bird + Yellow Beard, is celebrating her three year blogiversary today, yay! I remember first stumbling onto her blog and falling head over heels over her handmade posts and awesome sense of humor. I've been a loyal reader ever since. I feel truly blessed to know someone as wonderful as her and hope to be reading

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Oh man, is it good to be on the internet! I haven't touched my laptop for the last five days due to a gross case of sickness. I was so weak and pitiful that my mom, little brother, and boyfriend spent the weekend with me, washing dishes and making me chicken noodle soup - aww. Can we take a moment to applaud them for their awesome nursing skills? They sure deserve it. I have been way behind

Adriana Madrigalhttps://plus.google.com/106151891377317351961noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3431351479316864092.post-42809036654624490052014-01-10T20:55:00.001-08:002014-01-10T20:55:38.003-08:00

Hello, lovelies! I just wanted to quickly pop in and share an awesome giveaway hosted by Latrina of Of Trees And Hues. She has partnered up with Jason Lynes to spread the word about Passionfruit and help build sponsorship programs for bloggers like us. I'm so excited about this giveaway because I think Jason is the sweetest and his platform is crazy resourceful as well as time-saving. If you

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As some of you know, I turned 23 on January 2nd. Woop, woop! It was a nice, chill day full of great company and video games. My little brother was sweet enough to stay with me the whole day and eat lunch with me at Red Lobster ( they have the best biscuits ). We ended the day with a big game of Kingdom Rush, a towers defense game for tablets. So fun. Since then, I've been blessed with lots of

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Another year is gone! That went by quick, didn't it? It felt like a big, messy, sticky, but sometimes amazing blur and I'm happy it's over because now, we get to experience a new chapter with a new year and better goals. I hope everyone enjoyed a wild but safe New Years Eve. To recap, here's a handful of things that happened here on the blog in 2013: We celebrated our two year anniversary

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Happy New Years, loves! Tonight is the first time I'll be celebrating the new year since I felt I should change things up. I normally stay at home like any other night, saving up my energy to party on the 2nd which is my birthday, yay. Nick, on the other hand, likes to head out and spend the night with friends. And since I know most of you will be partying tonight as well, I thought to myself..

Adriana Madrigalhttps://plus.google.com/106151891377317351961noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3431351479316864092.post-30021173230678305352013-12-30T08:00:00.000-08:002013-12-30T08:00:00.859-08:00

Can't believe I'm already saying hello to the new year (and my 23rd birthday!) but it's finally time to say goodbye to 2013. You were tough, full of crazy adventures, but mostly downright awesome. I'm really excited to see what 2014 has to bring! 01. DIY Wedding Confetti Party Poppers by Craft Gossip 02. DIY Sequin Photobooth by Oh Happy Day 03. Stylish & Kid-Friendly New Year's Bash by

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This is a sponsored post and was compensated by Campus Book Rentals. All opinions are 100% my own and would only recommend services that I personally like or use myself. Via Now that the semester is over, I've had more chances to relax, take up more clients, and visit my family more. But before the new year comes, I wanted to share one of my favorite sites for renting textbooks to prepare

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I just got my first box of hot cocoa two days ago. I don't have a sweet tooth, but I love the idea of sipping a warm cup of hot chocolate with the Christmas tree lit up and holiday music softly playing in the background. I've been dreaming of it all month and finally, I got my chance on Monday. I'm happy to say it was everything I dreamed it would be, and more. For Christmas, I like to

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I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and its client. All opinions are 100% my own and would only recommend services that I personally like and use myself. In the midst of my rapid changing lifestyle of becoming a web designer, I often worry about my mobile security and

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I'm taking a quick break from my work to spread a bit of 'Christmas cheer' on this here blog - straight from my Pinterest boards. There's something very magical in Christmas that I've always adored. Though it's been hard to join in the festivities when you're so busy, I've tried remembering myself in small ways. Like watching one of my most favorite holiday movies, The Polar Express! Josh

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Have you heard of 24 Merry Days...? No? You gotta check this baby out. I stumbled onto the site when I heard Jessica from Coco and Mingo chatting about it. It's an advent calendar, counting down to Christmas one amazing giveaway at a time. Today on Day 7, Paper N Stitch is giving away a martini end table from West Elm, a $149 retail value! So pretty, right? I'd love to have this cutie

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