tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66842573992805173612011-10-04T14:55:13.414-05:00The daily life/random thoughts/rantings/etc of Jenni.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12805674096463093620noreply@blogger.comBlogger741100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6684257399280517361.post-64586608355067665662011-04-28T16:13:00.001-05:002011-05-03T13:09:38.718-05:00

I'm reaching a point in my life where I'm beginning to feel that I need/want new life goals.  Some may call it a "Bucket List", but I really don't like that title.  So I'm compiling a list of my life goals, goals I want to accomplish during my lifetime.  Here's the beginning (in no particular order)... It will be an ever-changing list, I'm sure! Raise 2 children Be completely organic-fed/

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12805674096463093620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6684257399280517361.post-62654017391100509792011-02-08T12:04:00.000-06:002011-02-08T12:04:24.894-06:00

It's days like today that I am reminded how much I belong by the beach.  Negative temperatures are just not for me.  Maybe one day I'll have a cute house on the beach...

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Hooray!  My favorite month is here!  Yay February!  I know you are curious about why February is my favorite month.  And I'll tell you.  Because it's my birthday! Yay!!  Happy birthday to me!!  (and my fabulous friend Melissa!! Happy Birthday, girly!!) This month also marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in my life:  Snowboarding!  Snowboarding lessons start Thursday and I am beyond

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12805674096463093620noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6684257399280517361.post-1260889645668190052011-01-06T07:34:00.000-06:002011-01-06T07:34:21.935-06:00

 Here's some perspective for the day...

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New Year, New Goals.  Why not?  It's important to have goals in life... 1 - Take the steps to grow spiritually: read the Bible, pray daily, attend church weekly 2 - Yoga 3 times per week 3 - Join a CSA or buy regularly from a Farmer's Market 4 - Send out Christmas cards 5 - Get 8 hours of sleep per night (when possible) Continuing goals from 2010... 1 - Learn how to snowboard - my wonderful

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12805674096463093620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6684257399280517361.post-39485451629474577282010-12-22T12:13:00.000-06:002010-12-22T12:13:52.531-06:00

This is super cool!  I wonder if this is how the news would've been shared in today's social networking world.  It's very interesting to think about this holiday season!

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12805674096463093620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6684257399280517361.post-32693034948857747922010-12-22T09:17:00.000-06:002010-12-22T09:17:32.156-06:00

This is hilarious!!  I bet you'll hear this song anytime you make toast or see someone make toast.  Love it!!

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Well, ladies and gents, 2010 is coming to a close.  Where did this year go?  I feel like it flew by!  With the last week of 2010 approaching, I thought I'd take a look back at the goals I set at the beginning of the year and see how I did! 1 - Make a real budget and stick to it. Well, I'm slacking there.  My hubby and I took a class called Financial Peace University in the fall and learned a lot

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This seriously cracked me up today!  Thank you Lolcats!

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I've been thinking a lot lately about what sort of world I am living in.  Not the world that I live in in my head.  The world I physically reside in.  The last elections made me incredibly sad.  And disappointed.  I'm saddened and disappointed with human beings.  Finger-pointing, name-calling, judgment, discrimination, intolerance, lying have become an unfortunate norm.  Bullying is at an

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12805674096463093620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6684257399280517361.post-52039007725349202982010-11-01T11:02:00.000-05:002010-11-01T11:02:40.235-05:00

Time for a rant... it's been awhile, but I think it's time.  So here we go.  Don't judge me, Monkey. I used to love Halloween.  I loved picking a costume, going trick o' treating, eating too much sugar until my tummy hurt.  Then, after high school I loved Halloween for being able to wear the skimpiest outfit I can find and say "why yes, I AM a sexy corpse. How did you guess?"  Everything

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12805674096463093620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6684257399280517361.post-90242479985015827032010-11-01T10:45:00.000-05:002010-11-01T10:45:48.907-05:00

I'm going to rename my last 30 Days of Excellence... it will now be known as 30 Days of Failure.  Holy cow I dropped the ball on that one!  I'll try it again this month and hopefully get better results.  Strangely enough, at church on Saturday, the pastor challenged everyone to read the Bible this month.  We're reading the book of James.  So, I think I'll start there!  Hopefully this month will

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12805674096463093620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6684257399280517361.post-18937067226036972262010-10-13T17:54:00.002-05:002010-10-13T17:54:33.729-05:00

This kid is hilarious!!!  Enjoy!

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Well I'm slightly behind on my goal for this month... I just started reading the Bible on Monday.  Better late than never, eh?  I'll just need to extend into next month, no biggie!  (I knew you were worried. Right?) To be quite honest, last week was a mess.  It was a cluster of a mess, actually.  I scrambled and scrambled to get some crafts put together for a craft show last week.  And ended up

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12805674096463093620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6684257399280517361.post-82155189068558555202010-10-04T10:44:00.000-05:002010-10-04T10:44:17.777-05:00

Question: Where did September go?  I'm serious.  I think I may have misplaced it... Any ideas? Anyone? Bueller?  Wow, this fall season is going incredibly fast!  And I for one am not happy about it.  Everyone knows what comes after fall.  Snow.  Lots and lots and lots of snow.  (you were thinking Winter, weren't you!?  I win!).  Besides, I'm really enjoying this fall season.  The weather is

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Officially on day 12 of the 1st 30 days of excellence challenge and I am going strong! My nails have stayed painted for 12 days now.  7 of those days have been with colored polish.  I think that could possibly be a Jenni-record!  My secret?  You really want to know? Chip Skip from o.p.i! It really works!  I was quite skeptical when applying the wonder-serum, however, as "they" say "the proof is

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12805674096463093620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6684257399280517361.post-13764213284138693352010-09-01T11:33:00.000-05:002010-09-01T11:33:49.381-05:00

Welcome to September! I'm way excited for fall to be here.  I love the fall clothing, fall colors, fall foods. I. Love. Fall! Today marks Day 1 of a 30 day journey of well-manicured hands.  I decided to begin this journey with a week of clear polish.  Mainly because I ordered some super cute OPI nail polishes a little late in the game and they won't arrive until later this week.  However, even

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12805674096463093620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6684257399280517361.post-52061263217896158152010-08-28T15:38:00.000-05:002010-08-28T15:38:40.940-05:00

i rarely take the time to give myself a manicure. my toes, however, are almost always painted. beginning September 1st, i am going to practice 30 days of well-manicured hands.  for the next 30 days, my fingernails will be gorgeously painted.  no chips. no cracks. no super long nails. just beautifully manicured hands with beautifully polished fingernails.  thanks to my friend Heather's blog, i've

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12805674096463093620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6684257399280517361.post-19651088387571003302010-08-28T15:34:00.000-05:002010-08-28T15:34:11.756-05:00

i recently read an article (unfortunately i can't remember where) that was rather inspiring.  it talked about ways to be happier and healthier. one of the suggestions is to practice 30 days of excellence.  the idea is that you pick something to stick to for 30 days (i.e. no TV; eating at home instead of restaurants) and then feel better about yourself when you've reached the 30 days to find that

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with Captain Jack Sparrow!  see!! i'm a pirate, he's a pirate.  it's meant to be. my friends, hubby, and i escaped to duluth mn on lake superior this weekend for the tall ships festival. we saw some amazingly cool ships! so beautiful!  here are some of the pics: The Bounty from the Pirates of the Caribbean Movie the whole fleet the hubs & i

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12805674096463093620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6684257399280517361.post-21404486718492846362010-07-26T11:41:00.000-05:002010-07-26T11:41:32.067-05:00

it's no secret that i tend to jump on the bandwagon a little late.  okay, more than a little late.  i jump on when everyone else is jumping off.  i'm just that cool.  seriously.  however, this time, i think i jumped on at a great time!  i have a new (healthy) obsession.  and it's yoga. yes, i know.  i'm aware that i'm a little late on the yoga bandwagon.  i'm not the first person, nor the last,

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12805674096463093620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6684257399280517361.post-8568554792430468622010-07-01T15:42:00.001-05:002010-07-01T15:42:47.666-05:00

i'm feeling listy again.  so here's another for ya. feel free to add some in the comments! top ten things that make me feel old wearing earplugs to a concert/show. going to a show and standing in the back because i want to hear the music and not be pushed around by the testosterone-fueled adolescents. feeling excited about my veggies and herbs growing. "its exciting watching them grow!" going

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i'm addicted to SYTYCD (so you think you can dance).  it's one of my favorite shows out there. and this hip hop piece is the reason i watch the show. alex is a trained ballet dancer, NOT a hip hop dancer.  twitch is a hip hop dancer. a very very very talented hip hop dancer. watch what ensues below. it's incredible!

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today feels like a list day. i'm not sure quite why that is... but here we go!  top ten things that make me happycold adult beverages on a hot summer day. 'nuff said. puppies. who doesn't love puppies? if you don't love puppies, you have no soul. just sayin'! pina coladas on the beach.  preferably at the Sandbar on Anna Maria Island, FL. hippie music. ok, most music in general. but hippie music

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12805674096463093620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6684257399280517361.post-60624950402484725622010-06-21T08:21:00.000-05:002010-06-21T08:21:58.240-05:00

in my quest to eat less meat, i find myself getting lots of questions about why i'm eating less meat.  i take that back.  not questions.  strange looks and people saying "why?" in total astonishment and disbelief, as if i just said that the sky is orange, not blue. "why??" they say, as if eating less meat is a sin against humanity; as if eating less meat makes me completely insane in some way.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12805674096463093620noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6684257399280517361.post-88194863651201820072010-06-13T21:29:00.000-05:002010-06-13T21:29:08.265-05:00

ugh. sunday night again. why must you go so fast, weekend? don't you know i love you?! what a productive weekend it was! friday i made this: looks tasty, doesn't it? well, letmetellya, it's not only tasty. it's delicious! it's braided lemon bread. special thanks to Smitten Kitchen for this super yum recipe!  it's fairly simple to make too! Smitten Kitchen is one of my fav recipe sites. if

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12805674096463093620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6684257399280517361.post-23199034184738391762010-06-10T13:00:00.000-05:002010-06-10T13:00:24.459-05:00

wow. did i really just let almost an entire 6 months go by since my last post? i suck at this blogging game. guess i've gotta try a little harder, eh? well life has been busy, hence the no posts. brandon and i celebrated our first wedding anniversary in the very place we got married. it was perfect! beautiful weather, tons of fun, and lots of celebrating! i've decided to make a huge change in

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12805674096463093620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6684257399280517361.post-85164592104581986612010-01-20T12:24:00.000-06:002010-01-20T12:24:02.655-06:00

so brandon and i are famous.  it's true.  our picture is in the Anna Maria Island Sun publication in the wedding pages!  check check check check it out!  see if you can find us.  it's a fun game.  like where's waldo. (clue: page 1, bottom left picture...)

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12805674096463093620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6684257399280517361.post-79920439633416927022010-01-10T17:24:00.003-06:002010-01-10T17:28:41.201-06:00

i know, i know. i've already had the wedding of my dreams. however, how adorable is this dress???i think i've found my dress for my vow renewal ceremony... which isn't even planned yet... or even in the cards for the next 5 or 10 years. but seriously. love. this. dress!{image courtesy of jessica claire}

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12805674096463093620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6684257399280517361.post-67357402894170045752010-01-10T17:11:00.002-06:002010-01-10T17:21:42.087-06:00

so far 2010 is going swimmingly! well, mostly. things are crazy busy at work, home life is fabulous; however, i have been fighting a wicked case of homesickness. boo on that! although, living a ridiculous number of miles away from your friends and family can make one feel sad from time to time. so i guess the feeling is normal?on a lighter note, i am cruising though my goals! yay for me!we tried

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12805674096463093620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6684257399280517361.post-69074990893753924402010-01-01T13:45:00.002-06:002010-01-01T14:00:47.989-06:00

i'm not one for making new years resolutions. i never stick to them and usually forget what the resolution was my mid-january! so instead of making a resolution, i'm going to make a list of goals and monitor my progress throughout the year. i'm hoping that by posting my goals, i'll be able to hold myself more accountable and actually remember the goals i made. so here we go!for 2010, i will

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12805674096463093620noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6684257399280517361.post-86442646791966607802009-12-14T09:07:00.002-06:002009-12-14T09:14:33.213-06:00

i adore living in the great state of minnesota. i honestly do. so much to do, so many places to go, and pretty pretty snow! the only thing i hated about snow is driving in it. perhaps it's because my lil' civic couldn't handle the slippery road conditions, causing white knuckles and migraines. sure sliding around corners is fun when no cars are present. in fact, i'll admit, i secretly would

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12805674096463093620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6684257399280517361.post-19944178730744052732009-12-13T17:36:00.002-06:002009-12-13T17:41:44.125-06:00

i decided to play with a new medium today for making necklaces: ice resin!! the wonderful thing about ice resin is that i can create those beautiful dome necklaces that i adore so much. today was the first trial using ice resin and here's what i learned:1) mix a smaller amount! i had to throw away too much unused product. next time i'm mixing half of what i did today! (1/4 of a cup next time.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12805674096463093620noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6684257399280517361.post-37436914227764011102009-12-12T19:31:00.002-06:002009-12-12T19:35:09.497-06:00

so i just got done with the 1st annual cookie baking/mimosa drinking/movie watching day. what a success! we made super yummy cookies, drank super yummy mimosas, and then watched one of the best christmas movies ever: elf! the only thing that would've made today even better is if my az ladies could've been here :) days like these make me so happy yet so homesick at the same time. strange how

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12805674096463093620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6684257399280517361.post-24819263341198791002009-12-10T11:12:00.001-06:002009-12-10T11:14:11.675-06:00

wheat thins are my crack. i can't leave any wheat thins in my line of sight or I will eat them all. seriously. all of them. i'm addicted. i have to hide them from myself or i'll eat an entire box! damn you, wheat thins, for being so tasty!!and i digress.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12805674096463093620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6684257399280517361.post-17036044791245355172009-12-10T11:10:00.001-06:002009-12-10T11:12:24.099-06:00

Dear AZ Weather-While I appreciate your desire to remind those in the great warm state of AZ what cold weather feels like, I do have one concern. I will be visiting AZ for Christmas and have but one request. Please please please bring back the warm weather Arizonans have come to know and love, if only for the week of 12/23/09 - 12/29/09. You see, living in the frozen tundra known as South

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12805674096463093620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6684257399280517361.post-9104742835271265942009-08-23T12:59:00.003-05:002009-08-23T13:11:14.362-05:00

So my grandmother happens to be one of the best cooks/bakers that I know. Thankfully she passed that wonderful trait on to my mother who then was amazing enough to pass that trait on to me. I know, I know. I'm a lucky gal! Recently my grandmother sent me a recipe for these soft and chewy chocolate peanut butter cookies. omg! Seriously, these cookies are so yumtastic that I don't think there

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12805674096463093620noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6684257399280517361.post-39731075279581198972009-06-15T16:05:00.002-05:002009-06-15T16:10:26.113-05:00

i am in insane amounts of love with this room. the color contrast is amazing! the hot pink with the grey is perfect. i want it in my house. now. check out the rest of the rooms here.{image via DesignSponge}

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12805674096463093620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6684257399280517361.post-76578652410930473812009-06-11T08:04:00.003-05:002009-06-11T08:08:19.874-05:00

hooray!!! it's finally here!! the product i've been waiting for!! my favorite make-up primer now comes in an oil control formula! eff yea! that's the best make-up news i've heard in a long time. way to go bareMinerals for rocking! happy dance!{image via Bare Escentuals}

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12805674096463093620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6684257399280517361.post-87023403723369438682009-06-10T10:53:00.002-05:002009-06-10T10:58:40.094-05:00

I just read an article about the cop who tased the 72 year old woman. Correct me if I'm wrong, but weren't cops given tasers to use instead of a gun? So if they feel their lives are threatened, they're to use the taser instead of the gun to subdue the suspect. I hardly doubt that a 72 year old woman resisting arrest for refusal to sign a traffic ticket is a death threat. I understand she was

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12805674096463093620noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6684257399280517361.post-78426925049971076092009-06-09T11:52:00.002-05:002009-06-09T11:53:06.311-05:00

so sorry i've been m.i.a for awhile!! things got crazy with the wedding and now i'm trying to get wedding gifts put away and the office/house reorganized. expect to see new blog posts in the near future. xoxo,JMo

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it's been awhile since i've posted. with starting a new job that keeps me crazy busy, and planning the wedding that's less than 30 days away, i haven't had time to post. however, something has made me feel the need to blog today. Twitter. yes, i tweet. i have for some time now and have grown quite fond of it. it's an incredibly fun tool to meet people and be nosey about what other people

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12805674096463093620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6684257399280517361.post-41848410946381688872009-03-07T14:17:00.004-06:002009-03-07T14:19:25.939-06:00

just found this awesome tutorial on how to make cold porcelain so i can make fun necklaces like the one above!(image via Craft Stylist)

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12805674096463093620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6684257399280517361.post-26453072396279865742009-03-07T13:47:00.002-06:002009-03-07T13:53:32.743-06:00

i stumbled upon these beautiful swimsuits by Juicy Couture and Victoria's Secret on Oh Joy!. i am loving the 50's inspired swimsuits that are available this season. how flattering! perhaps i'll forgo the usual bikini for one of these lovelies this summer.(image by Juicy Couture and Victoria's Secret via Oh Joy!)

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12805674096463093620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6684257399280517361.post-22575280501968275232009-03-03T13:46:00.003-06:002009-03-03T13:49:09.990-06:00

i blogged some time ago about my love for this product. my only complaint is that my skin gets slightly oily when i use it. well, my lovelies, i just heard some fantabulous news from the wonderful girls at the Bare Escentuals store! They are going to be releasing a matte version of Prime Time sometime this spring/early summer!! Yippee!! I can only hope that it will be available before the

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12805674096463093620noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6684257399280517361.post-54823500748775150402009-03-02T10:54:00.002-06:002009-03-02T11:02:28.855-06:00

my dear friend Beth is brilliant. she's not only an amazing crafter, she apparently has a good eye for awesome websites! her latest is Spoonflower.com. The website allows you to upload your designs and print your own custom fabric. holy uniqueness Batman! for $18/yard, you get your fabulous designs printed on quality quilting-weight cotton. hello, lovely! i'll be ordering from you shortly.

Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12805674096463093620noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6684257399280517361.post-91396955643867283612009-02-26T09:33:00.001-06:002009-02-26T09:34:49.771-06:00

an oldy but a goody :) Smile! It's almost Friday :)

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and i'm in love.(courtesy of Knack Studios via Flickr)

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my most recent design obsession is birds. i've never been into birds before, so this bird thing is a little odd to me. at any rate, i came across this wallpaper on my favorite design website (Design Sponge). It's beautiful!! The design is by Parisian designers Minakani.i think what i love so much about it is that it looks hand drawn, not like any other wallpaper i've seen lately. it's so

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awesome stop motion video by oren lavi, courtesy of Design Sponge!

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no, not like the movie. great movie, but not what i'm talking about today. so this weekend was spent planning and painting (which is still not done...) my "creative space." I hate calling it an office. an office sounds so boring. i'm working on assembling a creative space from a former nursery (not mine, was here when i moved in). it's been awesome. i can't wait to finish it up. the only

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ya know the phrase "shit happens"? well shit happened. this month has been harsh. why, oh why, february, do you hate me? here's the running tally: my car got broken in to, my grandma passed away, and now i'm told i need to interview for a new position or get laid off. the later i was told the day i returned to work from my grandmother's funeral. effing fantastic, right? at first i was

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yup, i made these for Valentine's day :) I'm lovin' this card making stuff!! gonna keep going :)

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i'm on a roll! and thank you, Ms. Stewart, for your wonderful scrapbooking products because you, my dear, have helped me make my wonderful Valentine's Day cards (pictures to follow).i also made heart shaped brownies for my birthday and for Valentine's day and they were a hit! who knew i could actually bake??baked goods AND hand-made cards?! don't know how i got here, but i am lovin' it!

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so it's my birthday today (happy birthday to me!!!) and i got a fancy little email from Sephora telling me that I get a free gift either in store or online! well, in order to get the free gift online, i had to order something. right on the main page, this shampoo/body wash/bubbles product from philosophy caught my precious little eye. first, how gorgeous is the color on the bottle! second,

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so I've already posted one of these on facebook, but I thought why not post one on my blog? i've got the time.1. my favorite food is sushi.2. i love diy projects, but i somehow never seem to complete them.3. my favorite blizzard at dq is the Hawaiian blizzard. fruit + ice cream = sheer joy!4. i absolutely adore music. in fact, there is always a song stuck in my head. call it the soundtrack

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thank you, brandon, for buying me this lovely Aston Martin One-77. you truly are the best fiance/FH any girl could ever ask for. i am now one of 77 people who have the pleasure of owning this car. and too bad for the rest of you because it's sold out. in case you're wondering: yes, the interior is pink.(image via MSN Autos)

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it's true, they're back. the what? the effing flies!!! for those of you who don't know, there is a constant battle with me and the flies that end up on the floor i work on. no one seems to know how these disgusting beings get inside, and no one really has any interest in getting rid of them apparently. i've been told something about the moisture collecting on the underhang of the top of the

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i love fruit like you wouldn't believe. i love that something so sweet can be so not against my diet! possibly one of my favorite fruits is the orange. not only does it's juice taste fabulous in a mimosa (yummmmmm, champagne!), it's orangey, citrusy goodness tastes delicious any time of the day! bursting with vitamin c (just one orange has 116% for the daily value for vitamin c!), this

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so my car got broken into last night. it's my own fault. i forgot to close the garage door (note to self: need new reminder system). went to go out to my car this morning and my window was smashed in and our gps was taken. although i'm extremely upset/frustrating/disappointed, i am trying to remember the misfortune of the kleptos. ya see, i don't normally lock my car when it's in the

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so my FH and i are looking for a cupcake vendor for the wedding. and i fell in love with the above cupcakes. however, the cupcakes above would be $400!!! after delivery fee, the stand, and 5 dozen cupcakes. that's ridiculous! they're effing cupcakes! seriously in the wrong business. weddings are way overpriced.

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ok so it's no secret that the economy is in the crapper and we're on the bullet train to the next depression (or somewhat depression). layoff rumors have been swirling around my company like you wouldn't believe. yes, it's scary. no, i don't want to be laid off. i like having a job, thank you very much. just as much as the next person. but, somehow, i can't help but think there's a

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so i make hand-made, hand-stamped, totally customized necklaces. pricing varies based on the amount of customization, however the necklace pictured above would cost $45, including the chain. all pendants are sterling silver and are totally customized. as of right now, i only have letters, numbers, a heart, and a star for stamping options. as my business grows, so will my stamps. please email

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it's true. i love nerds. i'm not ashamed to admit it any longer. i love nerds and geeks (thankfully my FH is a huge geek!). i love the awkward clothing style, the "here's a nerd question" questions (and answers), the computer/gaming/nerd (and geek) speak conversations, i just love nerds! and Brittany Spears (not a nerd). i also love cotton candy. and nerds. and now you know how nerdy/

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for those of you who have no idea who Gary Vaynerchuk is, you should really educate yourself. not only is he incredibly knowledgeable in wine, he also has amazing insights on life, work, and success. check out the video and then check out his website. it's a lil' dose of reality every time i watch one of his vids. truly an amazing guy!(video via GaryVaynerchuk.com)

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wingsuit base jumping from Ali on Vimeo.Crazy crazy people!!

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there are many things that make me happy and smile in life. usually, it's the little things that most don't get enjoyment out of. such as Upside Down Dogs, for starters. or the picture of the extremely happy baby on this post. or movies like Biodome. the little thing that made me happy today was downloading Firefox to my work computer. the version of ie we have plain sucks and makes me want

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i don't know what happened! i woke up with energy, arrived at work with energy, and now i'm falling fast. perhaps it's time for a Mt Dew? otherwise, i'll look like that little girl. except with my head on my desk. snoring. loudly. (image via Popular-Pics.com)

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if you aren't, you should. the Mentalist is probably one of my favorite crime shows on right now. it may even beat my love for Criminal Minds, which is tough to say because i heart the nerdy fellow on CM (i love nerds!). the main character, Patrick Jane, is a former psychic who helps out a crime unit. he's hilarious and oh so clever! watch it. you'll love it. anyway, check out the

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the time has now come to order up the wedding bouquets! i found one that i like (see above!) and am excited to see if my florist can make something similar. the bridesmaids will be carrying a single calla lily. beautiful! (image via Wedding by Color)

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I heart make-up. And I heart Bare Minerals make-up. And the best thing for my love affair with Bare Minerals is my new obsession: Prime Time. It's a foundation primer. At first, I was rather skeptical about the product. I couldn't believe that it would make my skin any smoother than my current lotion. Boy, was I wrong!! This stuff is amazing! I have never had my make-up glide on my skin this easy

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So we just got our flights for the wedding. It came to a whole $202.30 per person. What?! No really. Not kidding. Effin' fabulous, right? Word. That's $100 less than what we were looking at. Cha-Ching!!Invitations update - finally heard from our vendor-poo. Invitations will be in my hands Monday or Tuesday. Crossing my fingers it actually gets done!!Off to hip hop dance class tonight

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Turns out that jennirocks.com is available and is now mine all mine!! Yay!

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Well I've decided to start a bloggity-blog. Instead of boring the FH with my random rantings/thoughts/whatever, it's time to start blogging. And with the wedding only 4 months away, I'm sure I'll have a ton to write about.Speaking of wedding plans... Oh disaster! Life Lession #5,674,281: Never never NEVER barter services without a contract, no matter who you are bartering services with! Our

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