Big Chill 2013

Sometimes I like to make really cryptic titles that make no sense. It's like a revolt against the journalist in me. I do this with photo albums on FB mostly. I try to make it all funny or fancy, like the one time I made a fall album called [Fall]ing Together, and somehow that's when Iman and I started dating.

Crazy. Crazy, I tell you!

Anyway, this post isn't really about the cold. It's sort of to make fun of California but mostly to give you weekly post recap, with some photos!

Monday: We had another fun 5 Little Grins! I must confess..mine were mostly wedding related

Tuesday: I can't get enough of music and shared a couple of my favorite songs inspiring positivity.

Wednesday: I skipped Wedding Wednesday this week since I talked so much about wedding things on Monday. Instead, I linked up for Christmas is in the Air and shared my holiday movies.

Thursday: I used to be so outrageous until I became an adult.

Friday: Check out my awesome Warrior Princess sponsors and don't miss out on your change for 60% off ad space!

Yep, it got "cold" in Cali...

Tea Drinkers Unite! 

I was beyond excited to get this t-shirt. There's only a week left to purchase her next t-shirt, too. 

Another pic of the bridesmaids and I :)

I had too many mimosas at Sunday Football

Flashback to my pink hair days 

*cute moment alert* I found the wording I used to ask Iman to Winter Formal in 2007 :)

Hope you all had an awesome week! I'm not sure what I'm doing today, but that just might be the wonderful break I needed.



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Week-end Round Up

So, I've been busy this week. Have you?

If you've been too busy to catch all of my blogs, don't worry because I've put them all in this one little place for you! Bonus! I found some cute quotes this week [told ya I was busy!!]

Monday: Week 6 of the 5 Little Grins link up! Have you been participating?? It's a great way to start your week! I also did a Carabox Reveal that day! You have to check out what Sarah from @ Crazy Beautiful Life gifted me :)

Tuesday: I revealed that Paulina @ Color Me Brave and I are going to start selling swag!! Please give us your opinion!

Wednesday: Ah, Tuesday was 2 years with my tall man, and 1 year since he proposed. Read all about our cute little love story :)

Thursday: I'm throwin' it back with this old blog post. An all-time favorite of mine!

Friday: Things got a little bit silly and a little bit deep with this handwriting personality analysis!

Today I am doing my very first Color Run with my mom, brother and Iman. I hope we remember to take a ton of pictures so I can share them on Monday!!

Afterward, I'll be doing some baby shower planning...I know, that's a TON of baby showers. They're all for boys, too - isn't that crazy?

I think you all will love my sister from another mister's new Etsy shop. I've known this girl since 3rd or 4th grade and she makes the cutest stuff! Bonus, she's also a Disney Princess. I'm hoping to give her more facetime on the blog soon...

I've always loved Iggy Pop...but now..AHHH :)

This is me, so I'm pretty sure I need to read this book

Seriously story of my life...

Have a great one!

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 Creating a Beautiful Little Christmas.

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What a Short Week!

Woah! It's already Saturday! How did that happen?

I only worked 3 days after a 4 day weekend, so forgive me for feeling like this past week went by way too quick! In typical fashion, here you can find all of my posts from the week in one spot! I'm on my way to a baby shower today, pics to follow!!

Monday: I'm still thanking all of those Veterans who have fought so hard for our country. I'm happy to say I didn't see any political posts on this day! I also told you all about my five little grins.

Tuesday: Cassie from 2 Teenage Girls guest posted one of my favorite posts I've read so far! This girl is amazing!

Wednesday: Bet you didn't think I would join a pole dancing studio? Read about my new-found love for this dance class.

Thursday: Let's get real for a second and talk about my anxiety.

Friday: I was super excited to be approached to read Creating a Beautiful Little Christmas and share the book with you all! If you want to get your copy, click here.



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It's Already November! [Weekly Recap]

How is it already the 2nd weekend of November? Time sure does fly by! Are you enjoying every day? I know I am trying my best!

Here you can find links of all of the corners of the internet you can find me in this week - I was a little busy ;)

Monday: 5 Little Grins has been live for a month! I am so grateful for everyone linking up. This is one of my favorite ways to start my week! I also shared Lesley @ By The Porchlight's Bloggers Give Back Giveaway! I won the first one, and we're excited to be doing a second. Enter to win here.

Tuesday: I spotlighted our October sponsor - Kara @ Kieran Honeybee. Check her blog out! You could also find me over at DIY Bride begging someone to take my wedding venue [still!] and Mal Smiles writing about the 10 Things I Love About The Ohio State University!

Wednesday: Flashback to Winter Formal 2007 and our first kiss...cue the sap!

Thursday: Elizabeth from Army Ever After took over to share some delicious Apple Crotatas, which I might have to bake this weekend!!! I guest posted on her blog here

Friday: Have you heard of Crown of Beauty? I review this magazine and remind everyone they are beautiful! I also got to meet my very first Blog friend in REAL LIFE [who just happens to be my blog bestie, win win win!]!  I just love Megalin @ My Random Lovelies!!

What did you do this week?



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While I'm enjoying the coastal drive...

I love doing a weekly recap/round up of my blog posts. Sometimes I feel like I am all over the place in a week and forget to tell you when I'm guest posting, etc. I'm going to get better at my blog promotion, I promise!

Can we pause for a minute and LOVE the fact that I posted almost every single day this month! Finally on the blog train :) Woo Woo!

Anyway, I'd love to show you've what I've done this week!

Monday: Week 3 of the 5 Little Grins link up! It still isn't too late for this week - OR join us on Monday!! I also am cohosting a giveaway with Just Jacq! Don't forget to enter!

Tuesday: Are you a teacher? Super into writing? I shared my DIY Lesson Plan book and the link to join National Novel Writing Month! Join me in my quest to write 50,000 words in the month of November...or just cheer me on!

Wednesday: Instead of a Wedding Wednesday, I co-hosted Wild Card Wednesday and wrote a post about my post exchange and Liebster Award from Stefanie @ Husak Household.

Thursday: I had a Halloween Revelation about Superheros (while dressed in my Wonder Woman costume!)

Friday: I started my novel! :)

I'm writing this on Thursday because my weekend is going to be pretty craze-A. [Roadtrip to the Raiders v. Eagles game for our anniversary!] I hope your weekend and Halloween are/were fantastical!!



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This week...I set up my classroom!

AH! I have a classroom. I never would have thought this would be happening 6 months ago. I had a busy, busy week and I'm writing this on Friday night because I have a BUSY weekend. So let's talk about fun stuff, shall we?

"Norton" being the Anti-Virus software slowing down my lab :( 

Monday: Our 2nd 5 Little Grins had a little bit of a turn out and we are so excited for next week's. Starting my week out positive has really helped me prepare for the week. In case you didn't notice there are also THREE giveaways going on right now.

Tuesday: Christina @ Polka Dot Heart nominated me for a Sunshine Award!

Wednesday: I actually super loved this Wedding Wednesday post. I wrote about the unique purchases Iman and I are having at our wedding.

Thursday: Have you heard of Fresh and Easy because I'm sort of obsessed, oh and I'm being healthier. WIN!

Friday: Yesterday I wrote about my million jobs. That's actually a lot of jobs, really it has just been 17.

Today, I'm heading to a server meeting this morning (woohoo 7 a.m. bdubs meetings!) then my little munchkin's 2 year old birthday SO EXCITED!!!!!!!

Hopefully she isn't sick on her birthday this year :(

 After we're bowling with my coworkers at Planet Bravo. Sort of like a reunion since I haven't seen them since camp...and Iman loves bowling so it will be fabulous!!

Sunday is, of course, football Sunday!!!! Then Sinister. I. Am. Terrified. But excited. Haunted.

Hope you have a great weekend!



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Last Week...

I love the idea of doing a weekly recap of my posts. I hope you guys had a great week. There is an exciting week ahead of us, including the start of The Five Little Grins Link Up hosted by myself, Cassandra at @ 2 Teenage Girls and Paulina @ Color Me Brave tomorrow!!!

But for now, let's look at the last week!

Sunday: I participated in a Sunday Social Bloghop with Christina @ Polka Dot Heart
Monday:  Read my hilarious post about all of the things I should do but don't. Spolier alert - I spend most of my time being a crazy cat lady. Also, check out my guest blog on A Writer in Love.
Tuesday: I updated my 25 by 25, not as far along as I'd hoped, but I'm okay with that. I got the best news and found out I get to be a computer lab instructor!! 
Wednesday: This wedding Wednesday I wrote about cutting your guest list down.
Thursday: Just Jacq guest posted about wearing the color blue!
Friday: Calling all bloggers wanting to give back! We're on the sponsor search for our next Bloggers Give Back Giveaway.

And for some fun here's my Insta Recap!

1. Iman and I love to rock our Eagles gear at Bdubs on Sundays // 2. I have an obsession with cats, so at 3 a.m. on a Saturday night I decided to take a pic of this cat. // 3. Sushi date with my dad and Iman at our favorite place! // 4. TBT to the one time I molested pooh bear as a kid // 5. My relationship with my father cracks me up. // 6. My regular from work turned dear friend happened to be at the same concert as I on Thursday! The Pretty Reckless // 7. Server notes make me so happy, and they totally dug my ring! // 8. My friends say the darndest things, but really the Santa Ana's worry me // 9. Monday morning coffee love // 10. My Luxe De Ville swag from my first ever sample sale. // 11. My bridesmaids and honorary bridesmaids came over yesterday to help me make the save the dates! Now we just have to send them.

Linking up with Pearls and Curls, of course! How was your weekend? 




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In Case You Missed It...

In case you missed any of my posts this week, you can find them here!

Sunday: I guest blogged over at 2 Teenage Girls about how the Warrior Queen movement started.
Monday: I posted about Chuck the Truck and all of the "fixes" he needs. Spoiler alert, he did not pass smog.
Tuesday: I shared the Workman Life with you
Wednesday: I wrote about changing our wedding venue, and pimped out our old one so someone could take our place, and I wrote about the Warrior Queen name on Just Jacq
Thursday: I turned the blog over to A Writer In Love and she shared about her gratitude journal
Friday: I decided to have a life and not blog. But one of my oldest best friends gave me some awesome Hot Topic swag that I'm planning on modeling on the blog next week [cause I'm cool like that]

AND, if you missed these amazing links on Facebook:

Awesome T-Shirt on Women in Politics
25 Things Every Woman Needs to Know
Wet Seal's First Down Syndrome Model
A letter For All Suicidal Teenagers
Bri breaks down the Government Shutdown
Sinead O'Connor's letter to Miley Cyrus
This amazing original Warrior Queen / Rosie the Riveter
Marvel has a new mentoring program for girls
Natalie Portman gets real about feminist movies

Hope you enjoy the reads!


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Weekly What

Just stopping by for a second Sunday in a row to say Hey!

This morning I'm hanging out with 2 Teenage Girls, go check them out and tell me what you think of my guest post! 

Today's the last day for the giveaway I'm participating in with Just Jacq, go enter!

I also saw this idea from Dreams and Colour [who got the idea from someone else], about doing a post recap on the weekend. Maybe it will motivate me to write every day! :)

Monday: I wrote about my CHOC Walk and asked for donations to help the Children's Hospital of Orange                 County.
Tuesday: I mentioned Just Jacq and the giveaway I'm participating in
Wednesday: I fessed up to my wedding freak out. Thanks for all of the positive support!!
Thursday: I gave you a taste of fall in Southern California.
Friday: I wrote a letter to all of the little kids who are growing up too fast!

And, for some fun pictures! Here's my Saturday Insta-Recap a day late!

I live at Sbux during my lunch hour

90's Child LOVE

One of my favorite pictures of us :)

Pretending it's fall in SoCal

Happy Sunday! We're heading out soon to watch some FOOTBALL and check out a wedding venue. Cross those fingers :)



P.S. The Buckeyes are 17-0 :) undefeated

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