The Thoughts and Tales of Amy K

Story Idea

2011-08-18T12:02:00.004-06:00

Love is complicated and not as easy as it seems. Love comes in many forms; Father, Sister, Friends, and Lovers all involved in your life and make life worth living... and they can make life seem like Hell. There are people in your life that that don't deserve your love, and whether it's blood or a strong emotional bond you don't always get to choose who you love.

What if there was a group of people who are all connected to one another and each have a either directly or indirectly been involved in what goes wrong in each one's lives. Among this group of family, friends, and lovers everything is not as it seems... and they will all soon realize that the thing called love can easily turn to hate.

Thanks,

Summer Goal: Sew a Dress

2011-08-17T08:40:00.005-06:00

This Summer I wanted to be a little more productive than previous summers... not only with work and with school but I want to make some time to do things for me. Now my goal to be more productive didn't really work as well as I hoped - my stress level just seemed to overpower all other hopes. I did get one personal summer goal complete: I sewed a dress.

YUP! I can sew, I use to make all sorts of things... of course this was when I had more free time and didn't have as much to worry about. I had spend some time looking for a graduation dress, what I had in mind I figured I would more likely be able to find in this season more than around Fall or Winter. I was wrong. I would get close, but there was always something that didn't work (i.e. too short, sleeveless, lacy, etc..). I got tired of not finding what I was looking for that I decided I should sew what I had in mind. It had been awhile sense I had sewed a project like a dress, so it isn't perfect. I do think that it will pretty well for graduation pics and for graduation itself.

Well here it is. Keep in mind that it was taken with a phone camera and that the dress itself needs to be ironed. Pics with me in the dress coming soon:

The Leap of Faith

2011-08-15T10:26:00.004-06:00

Step one…

I cannot help be feel overwhelmed.

Step two…

I am scared of failing.

Step three…

Wondering, wishing, and hoping.

Step four…

I cannot breathe.

Step five…

A moment of calm sets in.

Step Six…

Feelings of excitement and anxiousness fight within.

Step seven…

My heart begins to race.

Step Eight…

I see the edge now. I freeze, but only for a second.

Step Nine…

There is no going back.

Step Ten…

Only one thing left to do,

I Jump…

Will I fly - Or will I fall?

Life is filled with those moments that lead to a choice. Those choices influence the rest of your life, but not all choices are easy. However, the decision itself might be easy to make following it through to the end you may find yourself faced with feelings that you have not felt before and working through problems you did not know existed. All you can really do is take that leap of faith, work as hard as you can, and hope that everything will work out.

Good Luck to you,

Dear person no longer in my life,

2011-08-10T11:16:00.007-06:00

I no longer care for you - so why are you still haunting my dreams, just leave me be. I don't want to be reminded of you, I don't even want to think about you... if I ever see your face again I would like nothing more than to give you a nice right hook. What kind of person can easily dismiss their friends without even a thought or a single word. I would have never done to you what you did to me, and I wouldn't be able to live with myself if I did that to any of the amazing people that are in my life. In all reality you did me a favor, because you were never really a good friend. Looking back I can now see that I was only your friend when it was worth something to you. You are a liar and someone I am happy is no longer in my life. I do not need you, I have friends and people in my life now that truly care for me!

Although, I will thank you for helping through some hardships - but that friend no longer exist. I am afraid I will always miss that person you were. I thought you were my friend, but I was wrong. I can't say I would be a better person if you were never in my life – because in all reality I don't know if that is true or not. You did help me, but you also ruined me. I have nothing else to say to you, other than I hate you and thank you for doing me the favor of getting out of my life.

It is a shame I will never get to say all these thing to you, but getting off my chest helps. I just hope you stay out of my head, my dream, and my life.

Sincerely,

Gratitude... Journal?

2011-08-08T08:57:00.008-06:00

One of my best friends in the entire world, Sarah, will be away for the next year and a half. I will miss her dearly, but know even being on the other side of the country she will always be there for me. I am so grateful to her, to her friendship, and to her support. She knows me so well, she know how tough things have been feeling for me. She put if perfectly, I have been feeling that life has been getting away from me. She gave me a goodbye present, a Gratitude Journal. It is just as the name suggests - a journal to keep a record of all you are grateful for, however, it is a little more than that. This journal is also a challenge to focus on all things you should be grateful for whether big or small. The goal is to take focus away from those problems and frustration that seem so big that anything happy gets pushed to the side. Sarah is so smart giving this journal to me. This is exactly what I needed. I have been so focused on the things that make life hard and stressful that I have completely forgotten about all those things I have to be grateful for, there have been moments where during this time of struggle that I forget about all those difficult things, but I can't tell you all those moments... I forget them quickly because of all those things that seem more important. In all reality, those things are not more important than those moments, the people, and all the little things that make life so wonderful. I am so excited to take this challenge. Therefore, for the next year maybe year and a half I will be writing in this journal at least once a week to remember all the things that make me happy and grateful for my life. I am so blessed to have a friend who knows me better than I know myself. I will miss her, but I am so excited for her. I know that we will always be friends, no matter where we are in life she will always be a part of my life.

Thanks for everything Sarah - Love you.

A Dear Friend

2011-08-05T10:09:00.003-06:00

I have a friend who is a very talented artist. I just found out that she has a website: Smart Stone Art. I am blown away by her work and just how supportive she has always been of me. The past couple of days reminded me how much I enjoy her and her out look on everything. I may not get to see her, but I am lucky to know her and she will always be a friend. It just really helps me get through this stressful time in my life knowing that there are people out there who care about me and are really pushing for me. It is people like her that will help me reach the goals that at times seem impossible.

I just want to tell her thank you and give her a shot out, and help her give the attention she deserves.

Love ya Nyk

- Hello World -

2011-08-04T08:49:00.006-06:00

Life has been difficult for me lately... I can't really say that it's bad, because in all actuality I am very blessed. Really, the stress of work and school has caused me to fall in a rut. I get home and just want my brain to shut down, so I sit in front of the TV to give myself that break I think I need.

However, I shouldn't take that break. I should get off my butt and work. I need to just deal with the stress and get through it... because as people say, "it will be worth it in the end."

Therefore, I have made a few decisions:

1. Get my double major. I had thought for a time it would be worth me dropping one of my majors to a minor just so I don't have to write my thesis. However, being only 3 credit away from a double major it is pointless for me to not get finish it. Sure, my fall semester will be hard and getting my thesis done is going to be tough... but I just need to push through it - who knows what the future has in store. Having two bachelor degrees could really help. And I have a feeling that if I dropped to only one major that I would regret it at some point...
2. Life is too short to sweat the small stuff. My stress level is so high that the little things seem a whole lot worse than they actually are, and my attitude toward those things are causing extra stress that doesn't need to be present. I just need to breathe and take a step back and not worry about those things.
3. To be a better wife and friend. The stress level is to the point where I don't feel like doing anything - I have become anti-social. I have also not been doing my part around the house. I need to do more for the people I care for.
4. Be more active. Now this is a tough one, because of my condition I am not able to be as active as I use to be or as active as other would like me to be. But, it is important for me to stay fit - so I need to do what I can to get in shape and be healthy. I can really be lazy when I get in a rut. I just need to force myself not to be that way.
5. Get up earlier. If I get up earlier than I usually do, there is a lot I could do before the day even starts. That way I can take those breaks at the end of the day without feeling guilty.
6. Do what needs to be done. It isn't the end of the world if I decided to take a break, I just need to make sure I get things done and on time. No matter what is going on, I need to get off my butt and get things done.
7. Be more spiritual. There is a lot that I know would fall into place if I spent more time focused on the Gospel. I have been slacking because other things just have seemed more important... but they are not. I know I need to be better at doing those things, I would be happier if I did.

Things will get better... but things will be hard and very stressful for the next few months. I just need to push through it, because it will be worth it. "Life is good, Life is great, Life is unbelievable. Life is hard, Life is cruel, Life is so beautiful.

"Chill Out - Dude!"

2011-07-22T10:03:00.004-06:00

Well as life seems more and more out of my control, I get more and more tired - which in the end causes me not come home, crash, and get nothing done... I have been telling myself it is okay for me to take things easy because I can easily cause myself to get really sick if I don't. But, is it worth just getting further and further behind? I am stuck in this rut and I don't know how to get out of it. I am pretty overwhelmed with school, so much in fact I have been fighting myself if I should drop one of my Majors to a Minor just so i don't have to worry about a Senior Thesis. I know in the present I would love to not worry about the stress of a Senior Thesis... but in the future I might be glad if I push through it and have two Majors. I am not sure which is better...

I hate these kind of decisions - because neither of the choices is necessarily bad. I know which one is easier but easy is not always the best way to go. I know I could put off my Thesis for another semester but honestly I don't have the money or energy to do that. So it's either I forget about it and push through the fall and hope that I can do it all.

I just feel my body falling apart, and I just can find the motivation to push past how tired I get.

The fact that it is Friday makes me happy and anxious, usually Friday means that I can chill out and try not to worry about the usually stresses in my life - Friday also means that another week has gone by and there was so much I didn't do. Friday means I can hang out and have some fun with my friends - Friday also means that there is a number of things I should do before Monday comes.

I just am stuck and don't know what to do... and sooner or later life if going to get ahead of me and there will be nothing I can do to catch up. So maybe I just make things a little bit easier for me, or maybe I just need to suck it up and push through. Honestly I am quite annoyed with life at this point, I am wishing that something would just happen to help me realize what I should I do, or at least give me the energy I need to do what I need to do.

Over all I just need help.

A look at Harry Potter: 10 years of Magic

2011-07-14T12:14:00.006-06:00

As there is less then 12 hours to the release of Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallo ws: Part 2, I couldn't help but do a tribute post to this 'Magical' series. I am a big fan of Harry Potter! Sure the idea of the Good vs. Evil is nothing new and the villain, Lord Voldemort, and his quest for world domination is another idea that has been done a few times over... but, the world that J.K. Rowling has created is one of a kind... not the idea of a world full of magic itself but the world where magic could exist. I find Harry Potter the character to be unique, in that he is the hero but really has nothing special about him, he is a hero simply by chance - it could have easily been someone else who is the hero in the story. Harry is also unique because he is a hero that needs help, getting through it all by himself would have been impossible and the fact that J.K. Rowling was cleaver enough to involve a number of crazy, fun, and unique characters to help Harry I find to be wonderful. It's not like most stories where there is usually one or two favorite character in a story, the fans of Harry Potter have a number of characters that they love equally and there favorite character goes beyond Harry Potter. For example my favorite character is: Remus Lupin played by Davis Thewlis. Not as big of character as Harry, Ron, or Hermine but is still a major character in the story and without him Harry would not have made it past year 3.

The books created a following of millions of fans who entered this world and never wanted to leave. What the movies have done is bring a whole new audience to the series making Harry Potter something that has influenced a whole decade. The first few movies were for those fans of the books but the last few movies have gone above and beyond what anyone could have thought a movie based on these books could go... movies 5, 6, 7.1, & 7.2 could bring anyone who in the past would have nothing to do with the series in the past and bring them to at least be intrigued by this world of magic.

If you are like me, and have been a fan of Harry Potter from the beginning, you are super excited for the final movie and know just how epic it is going to be and you are also sad that there will no longer be anything Harry Potter to look forward to. If you are a fairly new fan of Harry Potter and have only seen the last few movies - you are in for a very exciting end, and you won't be disappointed. If you have never dealt with any that deals with Harry Potter I am almost 100% certain that the only reason you haven't is because you are annoyed that it's as popular as it is, and you only hate it to be 'different.' It is a shame that people will judge something like this solely based on its popularity. If you expect to only see this final movie you will be quite lost... I do no suggest in only seeing the last movie.

To all my Harry Potter fans, this weekend will be quite the party. It has already been getting great reviews and I have a feeling everyone who sees this movie will have a great time. RottenTomatos.com currently has Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallow: Part 2 at 96% - it is going to be a thrilling movie and I can't wait to see it.

For more images of Harry and his journey click here.

Thanks,

Boyfriend Friendly Make-Up: by the beauty department

2011-07-13T11:25:00.010-06:00

We all want to avoid a make-up meltdown. Especially when a cute boy is around! There’s no excuse in the 21st century to have anything smear or run, or even come off on his shirt when you hug him hello. The other important rule of thumb in make-up for dates is less is more. Ask 10 guys how they think girls look the prettiest and 9 out of 10 will say they like us natural and not too made up. So here are a few tips to look and feel pretty, while not coming undone on a big date:

---Use a mascara that is soft and NOT starchy. You want your man to feel like he can pet your lashes. Kind of like the way we hate it when they use stiff, hard hair gel but like it when they use soft pomade that allows us to run our fingers through their hair. Don’t use a mascara that makes your lashes stiff and clumpy.
---Switch to a waterproof eyeliner. There are amazing waterproof liners out there now that are even smudgeable before they set, then stay put for hours. They come in pencil, gel liner and liquid forms.
---Skip eyeshadow. The liner and mascara are enough to define and bring out your eyes.
---Use a color-stay foundation that stays put (look for ones that say “lasting”); thin it out in the palm of your hand first then apply it with a pre-wettened sponge. Wait a few minutes then pat with a tissue to remove any excess that could come off on his shirt.
---Opt for a cheek stain on your cheeks then use a lip stain for a sheer hint of color that’s kiss proof. Once it’s dried, you can finish with a flavored lip balm if you really like him…

Then don’t worry about your make-up and have fun!

**I love this site, the image, and I love the advice from this post by the beauty department- So I decided to share it!

Thanks beauty department, I can't get enough of you site!

MonDay

2011-07-11T08:47:00.004-06:00

As another week has passed, Monday awakes me with with a snicker - as I jolt awake Monday smiles as says to me "you may have done all you needed to over the weekend, but was it enough?" I rub my eyes ignore Monday's remarks and begin to get ready for work. Monday laughs at my poor attempt to look good with out doing much to get ready, Monday then trips me as I am running up the stairs... telling me "The bottom is where you belong, and I am here to remind you. You can't hide from Monday - Monday will always be there to start your day and it will be there to remind you of all you have to finish through the week, and Monday will be there to remind you of all you didn't get finish the previous week." As I get up from the bottom of the stairs I begin to feel defeated - by the time I reach the top of the stairs I reply "NO!" Monday is a little surprised, but simply smiles and says "we will see." As I feel better about they day, week, and myself - I get to work and open my email where I begin to feel overwhelmed by the 30 unread emails in my inbox... never before has my inbox ever received more than maybe 5 emails over the weekend. There is Monday right over my shoulder and whispers "I told you so."

I will continue to fight Mondays and do my best to get caught up in everything.

SYTYCD: Clarice & Jess - Contemporary #2

2011-07-07T10:57:00.001-06:00

I was absolutely blown away by this dance. I was moved, and it expressed the feeling of anger I have been feeling lately. Dance has been a big part of my past and I use to miss it so much I would at times drive myself crazy! I have grown sense the time I was told I couldn't dance anymore, I don't miss it like I use to - but it will always be apart of my life and I will always appreciate Dance as well as appreciate the time I had to dance and share my emotion that way. This dance from the 8th season of So You Think You Can Dance, did what dance myself use to do... it expressed my feelings to the point that I can let go of those feelings. One thing I have been struggling with and the one this I still really miss from dance - is the expression and release of my feelings. The fact that this dance was able to release some of my frustration just is so remarkable that I am so happy that I could cry. People don't understand me most of the time, not to mention I have a hard time expressing my thoughts and feelings. Which is one of the reason why I started writing in the first place. Writing helps me figure out everything going on in my head and I am able to express myself easier... although, writing doesn't give me the release like dance could - I hope to be able to write for the rest of my life! Hopefully I will be able to find something that I will be able to release my emotions, but for now I am so grateful for the dance. As the saying goes, "Today is the first day of the rest of my life!"

I need to not look back and just move forward from here!

Thanks,

Two Year Anniversary

2011-07-06T11:03:00.006-06:00

I have been a blogger sense July 2009 - So happy two year anniversary!! I am not your every day blogger. I use my blog to tell stories, share poems and ideas, and express my thoughts and feelings. More recently I have really loved blogging, I know not many people read my blog - but I feel my blog (like my job) is a stepping stone. It well help me get my name out in the public and hopefully as time goes on I will have more than 7 followers. I think I have had the same 7 followers for almost the full two years. I know for a fact that more than those 7 followers read my blog. If you are reading this and you are not following my blog go ahead and click that follow button found at the right side of the page. I have had some trouble with confidence and fighting feelings that I am not cut out for what I want to do: I want to be a writer, I want to give people a peek into my mind and bring them something that they can enjoy and use as an escape! I love to read and take a leap into worlds that other writers and authors have created, it bring me joy - and I hope to join them and inspire at least one other person. Struggling with these feelings you bet I am fishing for compliments, reassurance, and fans. This is just the beginning of my journey, and I would love to have as many people as possible in my corner! So follow me and join me on this adventure.

No Title Needed

2011-07-05T10:47:00.001-06:00

Blast From the Past!?

2011-07-05T10:02:00.006-06:00

I just love how ironic life can be...

I had a pretty rough week this past week (this week doesn't seem to be going any better), I have had a lot on my mind. Mainly about how overwhelming life seems to be - and because of that I have been missing the past, when things were not so complicated and life was just chill. Back when the hard decisions were in all reality not that hard... Back when I had those people who had my back in any situation, even when I was being stupid.

Luckily My best friend in the entire world has always been there for me, even when we weren't hanging and even now when we don't see each other so often she has always had my back. She has never judged me or made me feel stupid even when we both know I was. She means so much to me and although she is leaving for a time, nothing will keep me from being there for her.

Thinking about all this, I also started thinking about old friends I do not talk to anymore. Missing them dearly and missing having them in my corner, I wished I could catch up with one of them... and what do you think happens - walking in the mall yesterday with some friends I hear someone yell my name. I turn and one of those old friends was working at a kiosk. I was shocked and could not believe it. So I got my wish. The friends I was with I think were a little annoyed that I just kind of left them for a little while, but I couldn't help I was so happy to him. Sure he was a little wild and crazy back when I hung out, but I never had to question weather or not if he would take me side, I don't think he has ever hurt my feelings either....

I don't know if I just had tougher skin back then - but I miss not having my feelings hurt by the people I care about.

Design - Sketch - Sew

2011-07-01T13:41:00.002-06:00

Well as I have been struggling with myself and tying to figure out to how to be productive and organized, I have also come to the conclusion that I am also missing out on a lot of things that I use to do all the time. Sure there is more on my plate now a days, but I think one of the only ways to get myself motivated and finally get myself organized and to spend my time more wisely is to remind myself of the things I love and maybe then I would work to get everything else figured out so I can in result have some free time for some fun.

One such things I use to do all the time was to design and sketch clothes. I miss sketching and creating the crazy magical things in my head. In result of designing I use to sew on a regular basis... I have made anything with my sewing machine for quite some time now. It is very sad.

Well I am hoping to be able to make me a graduation dress - I think it would be a wonderful statement of me moving forward to the things I want to do in my future. Graduating in something I made would make the experience a little more special and personal. So we will see if I can get everything to the point where I can find the time and energy to do it.

Wish me luck,

My College Buying Guide:

2011-07-01T08:20:00.015-06:00

Teen to Co-Ed in the Blink of an iPad
By Amy K

Well it took me three attempts to get this right for TopTenREVIEWS... but as long as my stuff gets published it will be worth it, right!? Well either way my buying guide went live TODAY 07-01-2011, and I am feeling good. There is nothing better than seeing my name in print, well technically this is not print - but for now, it serves a similar purpose. Someday I will have my name is actual print, and I hope having my name published on the web will help get me there. I also hope there will be people who get useful information form my buying guide, which is what it is meant to do.

Well check out my Buying Guide, and even if you are not looking for getting something for back to school, I would love to know what you think.

Thanks,

My New Signature:

2011-06-30T13:01:00.003-06:00

This will follow my blog posts, I went back and added it to a few of my previous posts. I had some fun creating it with Sumo Paint: Online Image Editor, and I used my new favorite metallic color: Gold!

Sum up

2011-06-30T12:37:00.003-06:00

This quote just simply sums up how I have been feeling lately. I thought I would share it with (the hand full of) you. Thanks for you love and support - I will find myself back on top. Who knows when it will be, but I will get there.

LOVES,

My Site

2011-06-30T11:51:00.009-06:00

Well I realized today that I have not posted information on my site from TopTenREVIEWS: Online Photo Editing Services. My site has been live for 46 Days and has had 4,819 view - which is about 104 views per day. In all honesty I have no idea if that is good or not, working with the web the more views the better but I am not sure of how many views a month a site needs to have to be considered amazing... my guess is in the hundreds of thousands. I am excited that my site has been viewed at all :) It has been quite the experience writing for TopTenREVIEWS, but I have learned a lot and I getting better each day (at least I hope I am). Who knows what the experience working here will bring me, but hopefully there are great things in my future.

Check out My Site and help me get those page views!

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Thanks,

...:::Numb:::...

2011-06-27T10:10:00.004-06:00

When I find myself making my way to the top of the imaginary mountain of life, I trip... and find myself needing to start the climb all over again.

I feel numb - I am just going day by day letting everything just pass me by and not really caring about any of it. I do the bare minimum, because I just simply don't care about anything. There is no motivation to do either the things I need to do or the things I want to do. I am behind in school, I don't go above and beyond at work, and I don't do my share of the chores at home. I don't know why I don't have the motivation this is not something I have felt before. I don't know the cause for it all.

I have been trying for months to find a way to get myself back to... ME. I just don't know what I can do. Even when my lack of motivation is called out, all I do is get angry - mainly angry because I know I am not doing what I need to do and to everyone else it looks like I am just not trying. But I am. I have been taking tips and reading articles and trying to figure out a way to get this all sorted out, so far nothing has helped.

I don't talk to anybody about it, because I think I sound crazy! Then again, I just might not care enough to talk to anybody because maybe I am not really trying to fix anything. Maybe I am just trying to do everything on my own - and I can't.

WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME!?

I guess all I can do is keep moving forward and hope that things just figure themselves out, because in all honesty I just don't know what else to do. I wrote things blog because it is just easier for me to write my feelings than to voice them. Maybe having my thoughts and feelings out there someone will give me something I need to get back to where I need to be.

Thanks for reading and hopefully things are going better for you! If anyone has any tips lets hear them.

Truth!

2011-06-24T12:36:00.003-06:00

Three posts in one day!? I was not planning on doing a third post today - but Sarah Jane a dear friend emailed me this morning. She sent me a link and a fun little message, the think took me to this image: (sorry a little blurry, but still should be readable)

Sarah knows I want to be a writer and this image and her message just makes me feel like I can do it. I just cannot let myself get in my way - I also need to make time to write, which truthfully I do not do very well. At this point I am still pretty focused on graduating college, which there is nothing wrong with... but I really do need to start on my "work book."

Thanks Sarah for being a good friend and encouraging me. I needed this more than you know!

The Color? Gold

2011-06-24T12:10:00.004-06:00

So for those of you who don't know my favorite color is ORANGE. It had not always been my favorite color - it was not until I went and spent a few week in Europe that it became my favorite color. Everything in Europe just had more color and when I came home from that amazing trip every time I saw something Orange it reminded of Europe, I suspect it had something to do with the awesome Orange shoes I bought there - which I still own and wear after six years, the bonus of not only knowing when to wear certain shoes and not growing! (I tried to find a picture of these shoes, but I do not seem to have one - I have a feeling I should do a shoe post soon)

Lately, I have become more and more obsessed with GOLD. I would call it my new favorite color - but it is not really a color. I define colors as the colors that are seen in the rainbow and can be created mixing those colors. If you want to paint a picture you can make a Gold color. The only word I can come up with is METALLIC. So while Orange will remain my favorite color, Gold is my favorite Metallic. I have even had dreams in Gold - I know weird right!?

Some times I wish I could let people borrow my brain, I think it would be really entertaining for some people.

15 Wardrobe Must Haves:

2011-06-23T14:23:00.026-06:00

Now I made this list because not only need I need a little mind break from my work but fashion has always been apart of my life, I have not had the time to sketch like I use to nor do I have the money to buy the kind of clothes that I love. I do care a lot about it and I spend a lot of time shopping for what is perfect for me while also trying to not break the bank. There are certain things that I think will take any wardrobe to the next level, and other things that every girl needs whether they care about fashion or not. This list you will find the 15 items I think are must haves for your wardrobe.

There is also a reason why there are a number of shoes on this list - as you can probably guess I am a Shoe Girl!

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1) Bean Jeans are needed on almost a daily basis, it is important to have a nice quality pair. The pair you know you will look good in as well as stay comfortable. If you do not feel sexy in your jeans then the rest of your outfit will fall apart.
2) Obvious every girl need their Little Black Dress! This is the go to item when you are not sure what to wear. It is a classic piece that will always be in style, plus I do not know of anyone who does not look good in black. You can never go wrong with the LBD, defiantly a must have.

3) Having a good Cardigan will save the day when it's a little too chilly on you need to make an outfit a little more modest. Black or Gray would be the colors I suggest, because they go well with anything, but any cardigan will add a little extra something to your outfit.

4) A Crewneck Sweater is perfect for those days you just want to be comfortable but still look cute. Although, the sweater might be a little difficult in those hot summer days - but it is perfect for those evening out.
5) Not everyone thinks of a Black Blazer as a must have, but personally I think it can add a little style and class to any outfit.

6) Black Pumps are perfect for any occasion, they go with almost everything. I think Black Pumps are important to have, especially if you hardly wear heals. If you have one pair of heals they need to be black!

7) For those outfits that don't go the best with those black pumps, having a Neutral Pair of pumps will save the day. The go to pair when nothing else matches.

8) A nice White Button Down shirt will go a long way, it is the perfect item to look very professional which is a great way to land that dream job.

9) Now us girl don't always like to wear skirts or dresses to every nice occasion we must go to, which is why having a nice pair of Black Trousers will go a long way... allowing you to look nice but still comfortable. Khaki pants will also give you a nice look, but I feel khaki makes you look a little too casual for my liking.

10) Diamond(cubic) stud earrings are perfect for any day, outfit, and occasion. Adding a little sparkle and style is what will take your style to the next level. A bonus is they make you look fancy.

11) A brown or black leather bag is a must have, it will match any outfit and it is easy to clean. A girl needs her purse and it always makes it better when it fits with your outfit.
12) Low brown leather boots will go a long way in your wardrobe. They are more comfortable to wear than a pair of heals, but will still give you an edge in your style.
13) Every girl needs their stylish casual shoes, no girl really wants to wear heals 24/7. Having a casual shoe that you love will save your feet.

14) It is also really import to have a really good pair of high-performance shoes. Even if you are only active every blue moon, your joints will thank you if you have a good pair of shoes for when you do feel like being active or even a little adventurous.

15) Now I do not care if you are active every day or once a month. A nice comfortable sports bra will save your life. Not only do you not want your girls jumping around, but you also do not was to sweat heavily on your everyday bras.

Thanks,

Hair Idea

2011-06-16T11:42:00.008-06:00

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====================Last Night====================

2011-06-15T10:37:00.008-06:00

As I finished up the homework I had planned to do last night I decided to do a google search of my name... and BOOM past a few weird results of people who aren't me as well as past the results of my name apearing in a friend's blog posting, I spotted this:

That is my name attached to an article I wrote. It was pretty cool coming across my name as an author - coming up in google of all things. Which really is not that big of deal to anyone other than myself... I just like that more than just people who aren't me, my Facebook, or my blog is attached to my name on the internet. Kinda of makes me feel like I am working toward something awesome!

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Further into the night, our new friends came over for a visit:

These are our neighbors horses and they come over to our back yard fence and say hello. Rusty our dog gets a kick out of them. I have always loved horses and have enjoyed them around. Too bad they are not mine and cannot enjoy a nice ride on them.... it's still fun to pet and feed them.

I named this one Rocky Road

I named this one Little Guy

Over all it was a fun night. I have been really stressed this week because of school but for those moments I forgot about all I need to get done this week. Thank goodness for moments like these, I would seriously go crazy if nice little surprises did not happen to make life seem not so bad.

the beauty department

2011-06-09T16:01:00.003-06:00

I came across this site, pretty much because I have always been a fan of LC (Lauren Conrad). This site has all the ins and outs of everything beauty from make-up to hair to even fun and crazy things that inspire their looks. I have totally been inspired by this site as well as learned a few new tricks I am excited to try.

I have gotten pretty lazy when it comes to me getting ready, but with the help from this site and motivation I hope to soon find... I will be looking pretty amazing.

Johnny Clegg - Dela

2011-06-09T15:56:00.002-06:00

This song always brings a smile to my face... Which I need!

The Naked And Famous - Young Blood

2011-06-09T15:50:00.001-06:00

This song just pretty much sums it up. At least it does in my mind :)

A Tale of a Flower

2011-06-09T10:07:00.007-06:00

I had a dream about a flower last night…

It was wild, vibrant, and had everything it needed to be the most beautiful flower that there ever was. It was not just one color – it changed color. This flower could sense the moods of others and its color would mimic the mood of any who came across this remarkable flower. Another amazing thing about this flower is that it could never die, unless it was picked from its roots. Once separated from its roots it would live as long as any normal flower would.

For years, the flower changed its color for the people around it, hoping to bring someone enough happiness that they would pick it from its roots, take it home and love it until it passed. A few more years went by, and every day the flower wished the day would come where someone would pick it. It did not want to live forever.

The flower began to get more and more discourage with every year that passed, feeling as if no one would ever love and appreciate it. One day as the sun began to rise on a new day they flower decided it was too tired to carry on living the way it had, not being able to die the flower just turned a gray color and choose to remain that same gray color forever.

…Years continued to pass and the flower continued to stay gray…

A young woman who herself had been feeling gray, walked past the place where this flower was planted, spotting the flower she expressed to herself how amazing it was that this flower seemed to be feeling exactly what she was feeling. She took there for hours staring at the flower. The flower being so sad did not notice her standing there. As the woman stood there, she wanted nothing more than to pick the flower so she could take it home with her. She decided it would not be fair to the flower or to other people who would not get to see the flower if she did pick it, so - she left.

Another year passed and the same woman came walking by, again noticing the flower but thinking how impossible it was that the same flower would still be there. She again almost picked the flower, but did not. The next year the woman walks past the flower, but this time the flower notices her. As the flower notices the woman, it stands a bit taller feeling as if she knows the woman. The movement of the flower surprises the woman, she cannot even be sure she did not imagine the movement. She walks towards the flower - and picks it.

The flower is overwhelmed with joy, but does not remember how to change its color to represent its happiness. The woman she so happy that a tear falls from her eyes and touches one of the flower’s peddles. The tear is filled with the woman’s feelings, and when the tear touches the flower, it turns to a remarkable silver. The woman smiles, she can sense that picking the flower not only made her happy but it also made the flower happy.