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Ana — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:34:42 +0000

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Ikea Trip

Ana — Sat, 04 May 2013 19:20:45 +0000

1. GISLEV Rug, low pile, gray // 2. EXPEDIT, Shelving unit, black-brown // 3. DINERA, 18-piece dinnerware set, beige // 4. POLARVIDE, throw, orange // 5. BRANÄS Basket, black // 6. LACK, side table, black-brown // 7. LATT, childrens table // 8. KULLEN, 3 drawer chest, black-brown

We went to the Ikea in Ohio last week. I have been reluctant to drive for two hours to get there, but I really wanted to go. I was so used to driving less than 10 minutes to Ikea when we lived in California, I got really spoiled. Sometimes I would just go to pick up a bowl or cup replacement.

Knowing that we had to drive so far I made a list of all the things I wanted to buy, which I listed above. I also bought some smaller things that were pointless to list, like dish clothes, tea lights, etc. I found and bought everything on my list. It was a successful shopping trip.

It is a shame that we have only put together the dresser, lol we are lazy like that. I am going to start putting things together today though.

Crude Vlog Attempt

Ana — Sat, 04 May 2013 18:00:38 +0000

Did not turn up well at all, LMAO. Going to go through and lighten the video!

The most priceless picture I own

Ana — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 05:28:10 +0000

So sad to see this picture on my old hard drive. In the days before she died she kept saying that all she wanted was another 5 years to see her grand babies get a little older.

Sigh

Free Download: Romantic Fonts

Ana — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:29:06 +0000

I found this font list while browsing Pinterest. Usually the pin posts back to a post with no information whatsoever on how to download these fonts. Well today is your lucky day I have compiled all of these fonts into a single zip file for you. The fonts included are Clipper Script, Daun Penh, Champagne, Nautik, Sail, Learning Curve, Parisienne, Bodoni MT, Sachiko, Lobster Two, Ever After and Brannboll. All of these fonts are deliciously beautiful and know that you will enjoy them!

Download here: http://www.mediafire.com/?6tm32544c7xz7rh

If you downloaded leave me a comment : )

Sugar ‘n Spice VoxBox

Ana — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 22:48:02 +0000

I was super excited when I got an email saying that I would be getting this box!! I stalked the mail man and when It finally came, I had to contain my excitement.

I am loving everything that I got in this box.

The Nectresse really comes in handy since I am doing a low carb diet. I love the way that it does not make my teas taste bitter.
The Dickinson’s Witch Hazel Towelettes are really convenient and I have noticed a reduction in acne since I started using them.
The Spray n Go Lotion is awesome! I use it as soon as I get out of the shower. The spray nozzle does not get the lotion all over the room, it’s actually pretty accurate at spraying the lotion.
The Belvita breakfast bar, I could not eat because I am doing low carb, but my husband said that it was really good.
The Colgate products I really love because it makes my teeth feel really clean.

I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.

Is It Spring Yet?

Ana — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 10:27:36 +0000

It feels like so long since I have blogged. Not much has changed than the last time I blogged. We are still enjoying Indiana. Although the weather is so bizarre, this week I experienced hail and rain paired along with 80 degree weather, that was scary as shit, lol. We have been busy organizing our place to finally put things in our place and because our family is coming in from California. It will be good to see them! Sometimes it feels like we are totally alone, but luckily we still have contact with our friends and family back in California.

This week I am hoping to finish up some last-minute organizing in the apartment. I also need to catch up on some homework, eek! Other than that, not much going on. Although we did build a desk with the plans we made up, lol It was so fun building and you better believe we will be learning from our mistakes. I will post about our desk tomorrow.

I am off to bed since I stayed up late looking at pretty fonts.

photo by: _rockinfree

Manicure Monday

Ana — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 18:15:00 +0000

I used Essie in Go Overboard and Wet n Wild in Party of Five Glitters.

Halloween Manicure

Ana — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:27:00 +0000

I have been a little busy these past couple of weeks, but I am never too busy for a manicure. Since Halloween is right around the corner I decided to give myself a Halloween manicure. It turned out really good I am so surprised. It actually lasted for about three days, I need to find a better base coat. I am no longer using seche vite because it makes my nail polish peel off in less than 24 hours, sometimes within 8 hours. I have been trying new top coats and I am currently liking Out the Door by INM.

Yummy Dish Soap

Ana — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:21:00 +0000

I recently received a complimentary pack Palmolive® Fresh Infusions™ from Influenster to try out. The bottles look so nice and they all smell great. I cannot wait to try these out. The scents I received are lemon thyme, lime basil and ginger white tea. I suspect that ginger white tea will be my favorite.

It’s Pumpkin Time!

Ana — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 23:44:00 +0000

It’s almost Halloween!! My favorite holiday. I have so many things planned.

Crossing Jordan

Ana — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 18:18:00 +0000

I used to watch Crossing Jordan years ago. I thought I had watched the whole show, but I soon realized that I had not gotten past the first season. As I now get to stay home :), I decided to watch the whole series. I loved it, but curiosity got the best of me and I googled for the finale during the last season only to find out that it was cancelled and the finale pretty much did not resolve anything. Grr. I watch the complete season anyways. Even though I was disappointed that nothing was resolved I can still say that I loved the show. This show reminds me of Bones, but in Bones the main characters do finally end up hooking up. :)

Now I just have to find something else to watch. I am already watching scrubs, but recently watched a couple of episodes of Alias and that show seems really good.

I did not do anything significant yesterday, other than do some loads of laundry. I also started reading Cross Bones by Kathy Reichs. I love the Temperance Brennan series. No big plans for today either. I may end up cleaning or room today, we have three more boxes left to unpack and organize. I keep putting it off, so one corner of our room looks like straight crap.

Fall

Ana — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:53:00 +0000

I had this image saved on pinterest on my fall outfits board.

I simply cannot wait until it starts to get a bit colder. It is already under 70 degrees out here, which is much different from back home in California. I secretly have always loved sweaters and have too many for being from California. When I was assessing what I need to buy to winterize my wardrobe, all I really need are some tights and maybe some new boots. I have a ton of sweaters and coats. I always made sure that I had a nice sweater even in the summer because they always kept it super cold at the hospital I used to work at. I am going to dust off my boots and pull out some of my lighter sweaters.

At the moment I find that I am obsessed with hot tea and yummy bubble tea. Yummy tea keeps me nice and warm. Hopefully I won’t be too miserable my first winter in Indiana. I have been told that I have no idea what cold really is, LOL I believe them too.

I have no plans for today, well I did plan on going to the gym early this morning, but I fell asleep pretty late since I was reading a book last night. I didn’t get to bed until 2am and was planning to go to the gym as soon as the mister got home around 5:45, but I was way too tired. I might end up going in a couple of hours instead.

I need to start working on my homework, I have been slacking a little bit. I am working on a humanities and art paper that I ~~want~~ need to submit by the end of this week. I have never been a big art buff, but at this point I just want to get this paper over with. I was able to go visit the museum of art downtown and got to see some paintings that I was writing about, that was very nice. I am planning to go back for a fun visit with the kids before it gets too cold.

I am off to work on my paper for a little bit and then heading off to the gym before I make excuses.

Organizing

Ana — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 20:21:00 +0000

I have been struggling in finding the perfect solution in storing all of my things. I recycled this “hair bow” board that I made a while back. I used binder clips for some and then used lined alligator clips to hold some of the lighter necklaces.

On the right side, I bought a cork board from the dollar store and plan on using it for my earrings. I used some scrap booking pins to hold my hoop earring and bracelets.

I love our new place, I just have to find a place for everything and then I will feel right at home. This is a nail polish rack that my husband made for me when we were still in California. I need to find a spot for it, it is currently sitting on my desk behind my computer screen. I need to find somewhere I can put it where it is visible but out of the way.

I might just end up putting it in the walk in closet. I also was able to reuse one of my scrapbook storage drawers for my makeup. It has 3 drawers and now sits next to my bathroom sink. I may end up finding a new space for it, since it makes the vanity look a bit messy, but I have not decided yet.

Ana — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 01:01:00 +0000

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Running Away

Ana — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 16:31:00 +0000

It seems like an eternity has passed since I last blogged. We made it to our new home safe and sound. It was a crazy adventure that seemed to have lasted a life time. The moment I saw the welcome to Indiana sign I felt so relived to finally be home.

The first days were complete chaos because our stuff was not due to delivered until 1 week later. So we pretty much had nothing, no beds, no towels, no kitchen utensils, LOL it was so hard that first week. When we did finally get our stuff, we were so glad to have packed in an organized manner.

BUT in the end we panicked and just started throwing things in boxes. I never realized how much stuff we have. We still have some boxed packed up that we don’t have storage for, like my bow supplies and scrapbooking stuff.

The transition to staying home for me has been so hard. I am trying to find a routine that I can handle and st the same time keeping my crazy girl busy. We have been going to some of the walking trails and nature centers near by. The kids love them.

I really love downtown Indianapolis, it is so beautiful. These are pictures I took at the canal walk.

It going to take me awhile to get things straightened out and unpacked, pretty much everything is done except a couple of random boxes in our room. We did have a box come up missing with some of my favorite kitchen gadgets, which I am really sad about :(. But everything made in in one piece and did not get damaged.

I have been out and about around town and I already found a favorite tea spot that serves wonderful bubble tea. This is a little section of our city’s downtown area. Its so cute!

Well I better go make some yummy lunch for my kiddo. :)

Leaving it all behind

Ana — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:21:04 +0000

Indianapolis White River, a photo by DanO’Connor on Flickr.

It would be an understatement to say that the last couple of months have been horrible. There have been so many changes, so many bottled up emotions. I feel like everywhere I may look there is a reminder of my mom. Thoughts of words I never said to hear whisper in my ear. It is amazing what little things trigger my memories of her.

I think the most difficult is driving by the hospital she died in. The other thing that really kills me is the fact that I have to roam the hallways of the hospital that overlooked her diagnosis. The anger grows with each step that I take in this place. It’s amazing to think that she was able to get up and walk away from here, like nothing was wrong. In hindsight I am glad that we were able to bring her home, that she was able to make her grandkids breakfast.

But every moment that I spend in my house, in this hospital and in this town kills me slowly.

We have thought long and hard and we are moving. Not just because of all of these feelings, but because we wanted to before. This is the additional push that we needed to leave.
We are moving to Indianapolis, IN. We are currently looking for a place to stay. We already bought our new car to get us there. We want a house, but an apartment would be ok. I need to be able to bring my furbabies. My cats, my dear cats will hate the 34 hour drive. But its ok, once we get there we will all be happy.

Tarnished Hazard

Ana — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 05:11:12 +0000

Last night I decided to have a crackled mani. I love coral right now, I find that it is my go to color. I used 1 coat of Sinful Colors – Hazard and 1 coat of China Glaze – Tarnished Gold and I topped it off with a coat of Seche Vite. I got a lot of compliments at work for this one.

I loved the tarnished gold, it looks so pretty. I had problems with the Sinful Colors though, the formula was really gooey and this was the first time I used it. It was just an odd application. The color is a pretty coral with a nice pearl shimmer.

Fast Track by China Glaze

Ana — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 05:01:05 +0000

I received my long-awaited order of nail polish. I was truly excited about all of the China Glaze. The first one that I tried was Fast Track from the The Hunger Games set. I am in love. It looks wonderful against my skin tone. I will have favorites as I try the rest, I am sure of that.

I did 3 coats and one coat of Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat.

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