Manic Mondays Link Up [Co-Host]

Welcome to the Manic Mondays link-up! I'm so excited to be co-hosting this week! You can find instructions on how to link up at the end of this post. Don't know what a link-up is? One blogger breaks it down for you here. If you still have questions, just message your host here!
What is the Manic Mondays link-up? Every week, my friend It’s Emma Elise will be hosting “Manic Mondays” for anyone that wants to join! It will go live every Monday at 12:05am EST and will be open all week. Manic Mondays are all about sharing one of your favorite blog posts from the week. You can link up anything from your blog. This is the perfect way to meet new bloggers and promote your blog. Let's help one another survive these Manic Mondays!
My Link-Up Post:
Summer Musts

You guys. I'm hours away from summer vacation...

I can taste the summer air! Can't you? 

To be honest, the concept of summer is a little bit bittersweet and scary to me. You see, I'm working from home this summer for my company but I'm not 100% sure what I'm doing yet or when I start. Which means that days after moving into our own place again I have no idea if I can pay rent at the end of the month! 

Never fear! I'll figure it out :) Plus, I'm most likely getting an extra serving job so boom! Busy Summer! 

I already told you guys a little about my summer plans in my life lately post buuuut I wanted to do a checklist of things that we DEFINITELY HAVE TO DO THIS SUMMER! Are you with me? 

1. Get some Vitamin D! I don't care if you're tanning or slathering on the sunscreen (note one is for the reckless) get outside this summer! I spent last summer working in an office job and running from there to serve, so my daylight hours were severely limited. 

2. Do something amazing off your bucketlist! Just one thing, so that you can say "Hey man, I did ___________ this summer! Mine is to: Ride in the Great Orange Balloon! It's a giant hot air balloon that's free in Orange County and usually on my bucketlist. I've yet to complete it. 

3. Plan a Themed Party. This is one of my favorite things to do. In college we would pick a day that we wanted to have a party and then we would research what happened on that day and celebrate it. Hence our Launcing of the V2 Rocket party. Also, we like to pick a letter and everyone has to attend as a character that is that letter. 

That college life (and dressed as aliens?)

I was "Macy the Teen Mom" at the letter M party.

4. Go to a beach! For the first time in my life, I'm going to acknowledge that there might be beaches for rivers and lakes, just so that all of your landlocked people can go to one. But go! I'm telling you, get that sand between your toes. 

5. Participate in a challenge! Any sort of challenge! I'm trying out Erin's #1000in30 challenge (which has 0 hours on it so far) and a yoga challenge!

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I can't wait to see what you all link-up! Make sure to check out some of the other bloggers that joined in.

An InLinkz Link-up

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5 Little Grins Week 21 [Link Up]

I wanted to let you all know, that I was nominated for a Liebster by the wonderful Amanda @ Musings of a Crazy Cat Girl, but since I have too many followers I would love to pass on the award to 6 other girls. Please leave a comment if you'd like to receive the questions! 

Also, enter this amazing giveaway that gives back!! 

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We'll go ahead and say it: Most people think Mondays suck / are the worst / should die a fire-y death. I'm sure you get the picture.

We've all had our fair share of bad Mondays and bad Tuesdays and just plain ol' bad days. Instead of focusing on the bad, what if we focused on the good things?

What if we focused on the little things that made us smile today, yesterday, last week? Could our whole attitude change? In time, would we find that we're having more good days than bad?

Cassandra, Paulina and I would love for you to join us on our weekly link up counting at least 5 things that made you smile in the last week. We could start our Mondays on this positive note!

Of course, this is all about encouragement, so hop on over to some other blogs and leave a positive note and make a new friend!
The Rules! (These are really just kind suggestions)

1. Follow your hosts: Cassandra, Raewyn, and Paulina!

2. Link up your post that includes 5-ish things that made you smile in the past week

3. Comment after you link up

4. Go visit some other blogs and make some friends!

5. Have fun, and don't forget to smile!! Wow, It's another week already!! This week's difficult to narrow it down...
1. We've solved our wedding problems, so far (dj and cake)

2. It rained!! California finally got some rain...and when it rains it rains so we now have lake front property. 

Typical girls in the bathroom pic

Literally dancing while the photos being taken. I'm the moving blob =P

3. On Saturday night we went out to watch one of our friends DJ in Laguna Beach. OH MY GOSH. My legs are sore from dancing so hard. Shout out to Uber for the awesome drive home, minus the part when we decided to walk halfway and I tried to sleep on a fence. 
4. I've got some amazing friends who helped me through some stuff this week. Thank you x 2 million.

5. During a lull in the rain, my brother and I brought ponchos to the homeless people that live in the park near our house. I love that he will always go with me to do a good deed, especially when we are both scared of homeless people. (Long story, see The DollHouse Fire) 

And for good measure, here is an adorable picture of my cat sleeping in the mess he made:

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5 Little Grins Week 20 [Link Up]

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We'll go ahead and say it: Most people think Mondays suck / are the worst / should die a fire-y death. I'm sure you get the picture.

We've all had our fair share of bad Mondays and bad Tuesdays and just plain ol' bad days. Instead of focusing on the bad, what if we focused on the good things?

What if we focused on the little things that made us smile today, yesterday, last week? Could our whole attitude change? In time, would we find that we're having more good days than bad?

Cassandra, Paulina and I would love for you to join us on our weekly link up counting at least 5 things that made you smile in the last week. We could start our Mondays on this positive note!

Of course, this is all about encouragement, so hop on over to some other blogs and leave a positive note and make a new friend!
The Rules! (These are really just kind suggestions)

1. Follow your hosts: Cassandra, Raewyn, and Paulina!

2. Link up your post that includes 5-ish things that made you smile in the past week

3. Comment after you link up

4. Go visit some other blogs and make some friends!

5. Have fun, and don't forget to smile!! Okay, ignoring the fact that I was ridiculously sick last week, I have a ton to grin about and that makes me HAPPY. :) 

1. We checked a lot of things off of the wedding stuff - food tasting, cake design, vows/ceremony, flower girl dress, got our wedding shoes and wedding bands! 

2. My best friends' celebrated their birthday and it was SO much fun!

3. I went to the OC Blogger's Brunch on Saturday and I had such a blast meeting bloggers and giving back.

4. Last night we had an amazing  date night going to the shooting range. We will definitely be going back! 
5. Iman and my brother were so sweet when I was sick, taking care of me :) 

If you haven't been by our Facebook, Twitter or Instagram lately, then you have been missing out on our Etsy shop! It's live now and full of jewelry, t-shirts and scarves. More products are being added weekly :)

This bracelet is my favorite! 

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5 Little Grins Week 18 [Link Up]

Happy Monday! I'm not sure why I am up and at-em earlier than normal, but I am, so let's take advantage of it! [Coincidentally, I put makeup on and cute accessories...who am I?]

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We'll go ahead and say it: Most people think Mondays suck / are the worst / should die a fire-y death. I'm sure you get the picture.

We've all had our fair share of bad Mondays and bad Tuesdays and just plain ol' bad days. Instead of focusing on the bad, what if we focused on the good things?

What if we focused on the little things that made us smile today, yesterday, last week? Could our whole attitude change? In time, would we find that we're having more good days than bad?

Cassandra, Paulina and I would love for you to join us on our weekly link up counting at least 5 things that made you smile in the last week. We could start our Mondays on this positive note!

Of course, this is all about encouragement, so hop on over to some other blogs and leave a positive note and make a new friend!
The Rules! (These are really just kind suggestions)

1. Follow your hosts: Cassandra, Raewyn, and Paulina!

2. Link up your post that includes 5-ish things that made you smile in the past week

3. Comment after you link up

4. Go visit some other blogs and make some friends!

5. Have fun, and don't forget to smile!!
Last week was a tough one. They come around every once in awhile, but I am so happy that I had these little things that I can't help but grin...

1. Iman and I went bowling more this week. I suppose I should say that I went bowling with Iman more this week, since he probably bowled the same. It was fun and relaxing, mostly because it was just the two of us, or with a couple of friends :)

Blogger Happy Hour!! 

2. I participated in my first Blogger Happy Hour hosted by Erin @ Living in Yellow and Whitney @ I Wore Yoga Pants. That was fun - and gave me tons of ideas!
3. On Friday, I got my first Brazillian and it didn't hurt as bad as I thought it would!!! 

My new watch!! Officially the first nice watch I've owned as well 

4. Saturday had an impromptu game night with some friends - We downloaded Cards Against Humanity [legally, for free!] and my friend gave me a moustache watch she had found! 
5. We had dinner with my grandparents yesterday. They're a little crazy, but I love them. It's was extra special because my grandpa was out of the hospital [he had sceptic shock last week] and I got to take one of his blue shirts home for my "something blue!" 

goofing off Friday night :) 

How did your week go? 

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5 Little Grins Week 17 [Link Up]

Woah, it's Monday! Where did the weekend go? I was just getting caught up on sleep...so much so that I woke up late to work today! I somehow made it on time and for that - I'm grinning!

What else has got me grinning today?

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We'll go ahead and say it: Most people think Mondays suck / are the worst / should die a fire-y death. I'm sure you get the picture.

We've all had our fair share of bad Mondays and bad Tuesdays and just plain ol' bad days. Instead of focusing on the bad, what if we focused on the good things?

What if we focused on the little things that made us smile today, yesterday, last week? Could our whole attitude change? In time, would we find that we're having more good days than bad?

Cassandra, Paulina and I would love for you to join us on our weekly link up counting at least 5 things that made you smile in the last week. We could start our Mondays on this positive note!

Of course, this is all about encouragement, so hop on over to some other blogs and leave a positive note and make a new friend!
The Rules! (These are really just kind suggestions)

1. Follow your hosts: Cassandra, Raewyn, and Paulina!

2. Link up your post that includes 5-ish things that made you smile in the past week

3. Comment after you link up

4. Go visit some other blogs and make some friends!

5. Have fun, and don't forget to smile!!

1. I got to meet and hold (for 2 hours!) my nephew Oliver! He was born MONDAY NIGHT :) 

2. Wednesday was Career Day at school and THERE WAS A TILLER RIG. I'm obsessed

3. On Friday night, we started our night at our favorite sushi place. Our server is in the background. We love the place so much that we are probably going to invite the owner to our wedding. I mean, how many other sushi places does the owner come to give you a hug hello and goodbye?

We celebrated the rest of the night with Iman's friend Adam for his birthday! I LOVE barhopping now. :)

4. This is the original Warrior Queen soundtrack made for my Ohio best friend circa 2007 or 2008. She tagged me in this on insta :)

5. Most definitely not least - on Friday we announced our new Color Me a Warrior Queen design! This design will be available until February 14 :) Click here to order it. 

How was your past week?? 

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5 Little Grins Week 16 [Link Up]

Well, it's the last Monday of January and I am still  waiting for my nephew to come! My friend is only 3 days past her due date though...I'm just impatient! I am ever so excited to post my 5 Little Grins though!! 

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We'll go ahead and say it: Most people think Mondays suck / are the worst / should die a fire-y death. I'm sure you get the picture.

We've all had our fair share of bad Mondays and bad Tuesdays and just plain ol' bad days. Instead of focusing on the bad, what if we focused on the good things?

What if we focused on the little things that made us smile today, yesterday, last week? Could our whole attitude change? In time, would we find that we're having more good days than bad?

Cassandra, Paulina and I would love for you to join us on our weekly link up counting at least 5 things that made you smile in the last week. We could start our Mondays on this positive note!

Of course, this is all about encouragement, so hop on over to some other blogs and leave a positive note and make a new friend!
The Rules! (These are really just kind suggestions)

1. Follow your hosts: Cassandra, Raewyn, and Paulina!

2. Link up your post that includes 5-ish things that made you smile in the past week

3. Comment after you link up

4. Go visit some other blogs and make some friends!

5. Have fun, and don't forget to smile!!
OKAY, I love Mondays now. 
Seriously, you guys. I always am so happy on Mondays now when I get to remember the things that made me grin in the last week! I hope you have the same feelings! :) 
1. While he was in Vegas bowling, Iman bought our wedding rings!! It was totally unexpected because he was just supposed to try some on...now if only he will show me what his ring looks like!!
2. Two more little baby boys were born this week!! Iman had two cousins welcome their first children into the world. Prayers would be wonderful for our family, as one little boy was born early and he is in the NICU because he isn't breathing well
3. I spent Saturday with my wife just doing whatever - with no specific plans and it was just wonderful! That evening I got to see another one of my oldest friends for her birthday and I felt like a teenager again! 

4. Iman and I got our cake topper and some more wedding stuff in the mail!! 
5. I finally got a paycheck and I am happy to say that I survived one whole month on one paycheck!! 
What are you grinning about today? 


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5 Little Grins Week 15 [Link Up]

Hello late at night Monday! Happy Martin Luther King Jr day!

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We'll go ahead and say it: Most people think Mondays suck / are the worst / should die a fire-y death. I'm sure you get the picture.

We've all had our fair share of bad Mondays and bad Tuesdays and just plain ol' bad days. Instead of focusing on the bad, what if we focused on the good things?

What if we focused on the little things that made us smile today, yesterday, last week? Could our whole attitude change? In time, would we find that we're having more good days than bad?

Cassandra, Paulina and I would love for you to join us on our weekly link up counting at least 5 things that made you smile in the last week. We could start our Mondays on this positive note!

Of course, this is all about encouragement, so hop on over to some other blogs and leave a positive note and make a new friend!
The Rules! (These are really just kind suggestions)

1. Follow your hosts: Cassandra, Raewyn, and Paulina!

2. Link up your post that includes 5-ish things that made you smile in the past week

3. Comment after you link up

4. Go visit some other blogs and make some friends!

5. Have fun, and don't forget to smile!!
This weekend was so crazy busy!! I completed SO much wedding stuff I am stoked, but this might be a little bit wedding heavy ;)

1. I got to see a lot of friends this weekend!

2. Our wedding invitations are 4/5 finished! I have a few left to do because I ran out of ribbons.

3. My best friend from preschool had her baby on Thursday! I cannot wait to meet him!!

4. We played Cards Against Humanity for the first time!! 

5. Our flower arrangements are going to be SO much cheaper than anticipated. I am so grateful for Iman's cousin. 


And, for some fun! Here are my pictures from Vegas...finally!!

Our home away from home <3 nbsp="" td="">

I love these mirrors #sexyshoes

Merry Christmas from the Sangaris

Fam bam + our fave taxi driver! 

Sad Pandas 

Check out his sexy Christmas top! 

umop apisdn

As you can tell, most Vegas trips are the guys and I

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