Getting it doneeeeeee

So my blogging might have hit the back burner but oMgeeezz so much has happened and it feels so good!

The biggest thing that happened was that my husband graduated and was commissioned.

 This is huge for our family! So much will change for us in the next couple of months and I can't begin to tell you how excited I am to start this new adventure with him. Sadly this also means he's about to leave us for several months of training...but I guess the sooner I get used to that the easier my life will be..

This quarter is almost over and I'm happy. I feel like I'm making progress. Things are moving forward and I can't tell you how motivating that is. I'm taking one of my labs over the summer and then three class in the fall.  I will then have my AA! yayyyy!! 

I'm alive.. barely

I've already started back at school and wow, was that a rude awakening.  Even though I'm not taking any really hard classes this past week I severely failed at managing my time. I seriously just finished my last assignment for my Computer Class that is due later tonight and already I'm somewhat dreading Monday when it starts all over again!

Luckily I think I can schedule my time a bit better this next week so I was be as stressed or as pressed for time.

In case you're curious the classes I'm taking are::

• Elementary Spanish [my husband finds this hysterical because my Spanish is horrible]
• Computer 101 - basically its an introduction to computers...this is an online course that should be a breeze but I don't have Microsoft 2010 - I have 2011, so everything is off and different! such a pain!
• Wellness - one night a week class....pretty straight forward. I like it
• World Literature - I have this really loud & animated teacher which would probably annoy me any other time but its an 8 am class so I appreciate her personality
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Not too bad right? I have about 6 more classes to take after this quarter and then I'll have my AA. I would have liked to just continue going to the University I was at but since I was really unsure where we would be living next year [my husband is in the military] I didn't want to take more credits that would have been lost during another transfer. Thus I just decided to get an AA for now.

As always though I am still watching kdramas when I have time and still do love blogging. I just need to get a better hold on my schedule to allow myself time to blog.

Happy Easter!!

Update ::: Personal

The past month and a half have been such downers! .. but I'm glad I'm finally getting my head into a more positive place and am excited to see all the changes that will be happening in my life in the next couple of months..

School..

I finally completed and turned in all the paper work for me to go back to school! I'm really excited and have never wanted something so bad.  The time you spend in college/university & the things you experience is different for everyone, and while I'll admit that I've had some great memories & experiences (as well as taken A LOT of time off to get married & have babies!) - I've wasted enough time. Its time to buckle down and get my degree...

btw I changed my major from Economics to Mass Communications. I'm excited to take classes in my new major but also seriously bummed I suffered through college level Calculus for nothing >_<

Suchi...

The podcast I host over at JapanCinema is doing great!! We've already recorded three episodes and are getting great feedback. This past episode we had our first guest, Rekstizzy (he's a rapper from NY and runs the site Gumship.com) and he completely shook things up! He's loud and super opinionated but you can't help but love him & giggle at all these crazy things that come out of his mouth...seriously recording that last episode was crazzzy.

Blog..

I love my blog so much! I can't help but feel it needs a bit of revamping/makeover though so be on the lookout for random changes or a complete over haul. Since I haven't been blogging much this past month or so I have a lot to share! Here are a few posts I have in mind

• Just Finished Watching :: Shut Up Flower Boy Band
• Currently Watching :: EVERYTHING! lol [Fashion King, Rooftop Prince, & hopefully Love Rain]
• My Glam Bag vs Birch Box
• Kawaii Apps
• ..and more fashion posts

....so here's to making the rest of the month count!

the PLAGUEEEEE

My entire family except my mom and me have come down with this gnarly version of the stomach flu...

On the brightside

• More girl scout cookies for me! (she finally came back!)
• I'm not sick

On the NOT so brightside

• its only a matter of time till I get sick
• there an endless amount of laundry that I can't seem to make a dent in
• I can't watch much of any dramas since I'm playing Cinderella/Nurse/Alice             [from Resident Evil]

this sucks.

LAMEEEEEEEEE

So far this month has been such a downer. I'm trying really hard to keep having a positive attitude and to press on but sometimes its just tough! In reality I have a lot of things to be thankful for and sometimes I don't take the time to thank God for how fortunate I really am.

 anyways...... that's why there have been a lack of posts these past couple of days.

I didn't mean for this post to be a downer, just letting you all know whats going on with me. 

Moving forward!

I just recorded another episode of Suchi and will be editing that tonight and hopefully have that up & posted on JapanCinema.net by Friday.  Hopefully I can get back into a positive groove and make this month count!

Its Official

Its official! -- I'm a part of the JapanCinema.net team because I am one of their Podcast host and now I have a place on their About page! haha cool right? I love this site so much and have been a fan awhile so this was huge for me...

So please check it out & leave me some love ^_^

.....the more I look at this picture the more I'm thinking I should have given them another one... ughhhh I hate being female sometimes....

Makeup Storage :: Help

Currently this is how I store my makeup...

When I was in high school I really wanted one of the MAC makeup storage kits but they were super expensive. After talking it over with my father we both thought a toolbox would be a great and cheaper solution.

While this has worked great and I really have no complaints about using a Craftsman toolbox I can't help but to start rethink it. For a high school girl this was perfect, and as you can see it was decorated with *love*

...but now I'm in my twenties and almost feel like I've outgrown it... am I overthinking this? What do you use to store your make up? Or maybe I should stick with this system since I love it so much but just upgrade to a new all black toolbox?

I need your help. plz?

Happy 2012

With only several hours left till 2012 (US East Coast Time) I just wanted to share with you my top three favorite kdramas and beauty products.

**some of things listed aren't necessarily from 2011 rather things I discovered in 2011 **

Top 3 Favorite KDramas

• City Hunter :: One of the hottest drama's of the year with an outstanding cast, its hard not to list this drama as a favorite. In my opinion this series had just the right amount of drama, romance, and action to keep everyone happy. Certainly a must-see.

• Marry Me Mary :: While this drama didn't come out this year it was one I watched and fell in love with.  Not only did it have lovable characters and a great love triangle, but the OST alone made this drama worth checking out.

• Protect the Boss :: While this drama wasn't my favorite it was a sweet drama with great fashion & some attractive actors! It might not have been a perfect fit for me but I can see why some people love this drama.

Top 3 Favorite Beauty Products

• Skin 79 VIP Gold BB Cream :: This was my first BB Cream. While I can't compare it to other BB Creams I can honestly say that I adore this product. I use it just about everyday. It isn't heavy or cakey, but still gives you just the right amount of coverage. Plus it has SPF and wrinkle protection. Can't hurt right?

• OPI Muppet Rainbow Connection :: This polish has become almost impossible to find. In fact most of the colors from the Muppet Collection sell out so fast you almost have to order the color you want to ensure you will be to get it. I think most girls can relate on why I love this product. Glitter + Polish + OPI = Love.

 

• Rosebud Strawberry Lip Balm :: I keep this balm in my car and LOVE it. The cute container, light strawberry scent, and moisturizing capabilities make this lip balm a must have.

 

Well I have to go get ready for tonight now! I hope you all have a great New Year!!!

Merry Christmas!

I hope everyone had a great Christmas!

I am already sad that the day is ending but luckily the holidays are not quite over yet and we still have New Years to look forward to.

Our Christmas this year was pretty traditional which was actually really nice. Sometimes you can forget how great it is just to have family all around you!

Anyways, Merry Christmas!

My boys..!

Christmas Cookies!

Christmas Dinner... Enchiladas

Hope you had a great Christmas! New Years is almost here so get ready!!

Sunday Night Thoughts

A few things have been on my mind this week so I wanted to share!

First off, I finally reached 100 followers =] yay! This totally made my day. My blogging has been totally inconsistant this year but I feel like I've found my groove lately and couldn't be happier. Blogging has become something I really enjoy doing, and likewise I have found some pretty amazing blogs out there that have become sites I visit almost daily! In celebration of reaching 100 followers I wanted to do a giveaway! (I'll be posting the details in the next day or so)

So thank you so much for all your visits & comments, its means so much to me!!

I also wanted to mention that I will probably start doing more series recaps of the dramas I watch. Not only will this help share my love (or hate) for whichever drama but hopefully it will help my reviewing. So just be on the lookout and feel free to let me know how I'm doing or if its something I should abandon (I don't want to punish my readers!!! lol).

And speaking of k-dramas I am kinda looking for one to watch. I keep telling myself I'll branch out and watch a j-drama but I can't bring myself to actually do so. We'll see what happens.

Thats it for now. I hope everyone has a great week! <3

New Header!

Notice anything different?!....

Yupp! You guessed it! I've gotten a new blog header and I must say I absolutely love it! Thanks to Lorina @AprilFoolRomance my blog is looking a lot brighter and definitely cuter!  About a month ago I approached Lorina about maybe doing a blog header for me, and in the end I am so glad I did.  I like having my blog rather simple so having a bright, fun header is exactly what I needed..

Thanks again Lorina! Its too cute!! =]

***Please check out her Tumblr!***

Day 4: You + Family Member

Day 4: A picture of yourself and a family member 

Me & my son Eli

Day 2

Day 2: A picture of you and the person you have been closest to the longest

 

 

I have known my friend Paige since preschool, but the crazy thing is she's adopted too! What a coincidence right? ... this picture is from my 5th birthday (I think) -- tho the amount of humiliating pictures I have of both of us over the years is enough to embarrass us both for a lifetime.. after preschool we went to the same elementary school, middle school, and high school. We've seen each other grow and change over the years and I am sad that we no longer live near each other (she lives in California still, while I'm in Georgia now) but no matter what happens in my life she will always be a part of it... I love her and miss her lots!

Day 1: Picture of You + 15 Facts

1. I'm not wearing make-up in that picture. Yikes!
2. Adopted
3. Don't eat anything that swims/lives in water
4. Keep my contacts longer than the recommended two weeks.
5. Fuji water is the BEST
6. Miss In-N-Out Burger
7. Saving my AT&T upgrade for the new Iphone  -- IF IT EVER COMES OUT!!
8. Thought satin sheets were a good idea - they weren't
9. Hate cats
10. Hate that the Planet of the Apes Movie with Mark Walberg ended with so many questions left unanswered
11. Makes me angry whenever I see the new Planet of the Apes commercial
12. Love Japanese fashion
13. Always wanted to work at Barnes and Noble
14. Can't roll my Rs
15. Had two potbelly pigs named Elvis and Priscilla

Blogging Challenge

So the one year anniversary of this blog came and went without much fuss.  Why? Uh because I'm not the most consistent person in the world! lol..  Actually awhile back I had planned on having a giveaway when I did reach a year but when that time came I hadn't posted much so I didn't really think it would be worth it.

In light of this I am going to try and commit myself to the infamous 30 day (though the site I am referencing says "100 Day Challenge" --- baby steps okay?! lol) photo challenge.  This way at least I'm posting SOMETHING and getting more consistent. Wish me luck!

Random

 

painted my nails....

Jude Charles

I finally had my baby! He is so sweet and perfect! He is three weeks old now, so you can see why I haven't been blogging much... though things are starting to get a bit easier and I should be able to start getting him on somewhat of a schedule soon.

Camp Zama

I am not sure if I have mentioned this before or not but my husband is in the military and will soon get his commission (well in December)... anyways its time for us to pick our "WishList" of places we would like to go if we could pick :::keyword is WISH::: and I can't help but think how cool it would be to get stationed in Japan! So neat right?

Reality Check :: I would miss my family and friends so much and I can only imagine the culture shock me and my family would face but still, a girl can dream right?

still pregnant... =)

Its been awhile since I posted and that is mostly because I am trying to get a handle on being a good mom and preparing for baby number 2!

There are so many things I want to do and pursue, sometimes I feel like I just get overwhelmed and do nothing which is WAY WORSE!  These next couple of weeks will be spent trying to get everything ready for our new baby, which means a total room overhaul ::I'm somewhat of a hoarder::

Hopefully this next week I will get more things accomplished and can post pictures of my new and improved set up!

still sickkkk

I'm still here! Just still really sick and yuckeeeyy!  Been surfing the blogosphere tho... GOOD POSTS!