I've got secrets... Oh yes I do.

So normally I'm the type to just burst out all her secrets....

I'm the worst at Christmas, any time there's a surprise party or when a friend says, "I've got something to tell you but you can't tell anyone". For me, these are invitations to tell someone else.... or go crazy.

But y'all....
I've got the biggest secret.
And truly....
I cannot tell you yet.
Because I also believe in the power of the jinx. And this... this I cannot risk the jinx! 
But... do believe I will be telling you SO BIG....just as soon as I can.

In other news....

How's life? I feel so nutty lately. We're shopping around for a house to rent here in Los Angeles. It's funny because we've lived here almost two years (whaaat?) and know where we want to be, what kind of house we need and even how much we can spend comfortably. And now... there aren't any houses to be found. This pocket of the world is quite interesting I tell ya. Everyone here is here for the same things:

Dreams. Big ones. Money. Lots of it.  A beautiful life. And how.

VIA

There are opportunities to be had all right. But there are also way more people in the same boat to the same island if you get what I mean. The things I'm probably learning the most while we're here are strength and perseverance. Because friends.... it is hard. But worth it. Isn't that usually how it goes?

You, Los Angeles..... you are an adventure. One that I'm learning very slowly to navigate and enjoy.

Happy Monday friends.

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Seriously amazing + Seriously whaaat?!

 polka dot shirt: old navy // skinny jeans: forever 21 // brown boots: blowfish shoes

hot air balloon necklace: mindy mae's market // polka dot shirt: old navy 

polka dot shirt: old navy // skinny jeans: forever 21 // brown boots: blowfish shoes

seriously amazing.

+ The little girl in front of me exiting the Target while dancing the Macarena. Also, when she paused to re-do the ending to get it "just right". get it girl.

+ The cute red head chick at the laundry mat stopping me to compliment my quick and easy black dress choice for the day.

+ Taco Bell offering the Doritos Locos taco in cool ranch now. All the fat girls say, "Hey 4th meal!" But seriously, yum.

+ Spending $99 at Target when your goal is to stay under $100. Boom.

+ The best pair of glasses I've ever owned for just $95. AND a pair for someone in need. I cannot explain enough how much I love Warby Parker. 

seriously whaaat?!

+ Dropping the bleach cap and having it hit my black dress on the way to the ground. Bring on the black dye. 

+ Tripping at work and landing in a tangled mess on top of painful metal racks and realizing half my big toe nail is missing. Damn. Awkward pedicure, party of one. 

+ Losing 10lbs one week and finally hitting your target weight and then eating chinese food 3 days in a row the next week and gaining all the weight back. meh.

+ Not being able to go without coffee for a day without getting a migraine. Addicted much? crap.

What's been seriously  going on for you? Feel free to write your own seriously posts and link them back here in the comments.

it's okay...

...that i've haven't blogged in a very long while.
...that i like the way food tastes better when someone else makes it.
...that my idea of a good time involves catching up on my fav tv shows while stitching something for my shop.
...that i haven't found "the thing" that makes sense for me yet and that i don't know what the next step is for my life.
...that most days i'd rather write than do anything else but that my schedule just doesn't allow for it in order for me to continue paying my bills regularly. (dang reality)
...that i still cover my eyes when there are spiders or something scary in a movie.
...that i don't like using a capital "I" in my sentences.
...that i worry so dearly about people i don't even know that i want to write them letters or send them flowers just to brighten their day.
...that some days i yearn for a baby in my life and other days i know i'm not there yet.
...that i'm not at my favorite weight most of the time but that i don't stress myself out about it.
...that i like to somewhat embarrass my man in public by kissing him right on his cheek, forehead, chin, arm....where ever suits me just cause i need to express my love to him.
...that i don't have the best sales in my shop, stats on my blog, or even appreciation at work or home. i know that i'm working hard at all of these things and i can appreciate myself.
...that all i want when i get home from a long day is a nice glass of wine. 
...that i borrowed the great idea for this post from my girl much love illy. cause she's a great sharer!

what are some of your ok's?

SNAP! Giveaway!

Via

So you've been wanting to attend a blogging conference. And one of the very best ones is right around the corner. But perhaps you (like me much of the time) haven't been able to contemplate going to this conference because the cost of the ticket is far too much. Well, to celebrate the fact that my 27th birthday is also around the corner (and that I can't get away from work), I'm going to be giving away an all-inclusive ticket to SNAP! Conference in Salt Lake City, April 18-20. All you will need to provide is travel and hotel. {Please note: This ticket is non-transferable. }

Via

To enter, all you need to do is leave a comment on what winning this ticket would MEAN to you. And make sure your comment gets counted as an entry in the widget!

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And PLEASE share this! I want everyone who couldn't have this opportunity.... to get the chance at being able to attend! 


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