* Pretty Little Endeavors

I wanted to make blogging a resolution, until I realized that I don't make resolutions. However, I can make more of an effort to get back into writing. So consider this my first step in the right direction.. I'm beyond excited for 2015. It's already off to an amazing start. I'm in a relationship and I'm extremely happy. He treats me like a princess and loves to surprise me with cute and lovely things just to remind me how much he cares. The holidays were wonderful. We spent Christmas Eve with my parents then woke up Christmas morning and opened gifts, then spent Christmas with his family.  Hanging our first ornaments we got for each other. Laughing too much to be able to pose for pictures. New Years Eve we decided to just have a relaxing and stay in. We drank too many beers and after our kiss at midnight, we cheers our favorite shot; fireball.. New Years day we didn't make an effort to get up or be productive until we were sick of watc...

I wish I blogged more so I wouldn't be stressing over how to even write this post. I'm still overwhelmed with school and work. I still barely have time for myself. However, things are starting to look up and it's hard not to be happy lately. About two or more months ago I completely gave up dating. I was so sick of hearing how I'm too busy. I was so sick of being lied to or mistreated. I was completely okay with not wasting my time with unneeded distractions.  Then on my first day of class, I text one of my best friends telling her I was going to marry this guy in my class. I obviously assumed I'd never have the courage to speak to him. Every time he makes a statement during our family dynamics class discussions, every girl in the room instantly light up. An insanely attractive guy who completely respects women, it's clear I'm not the only one in that class not used to that combination. Fast forward to two Sunday ago.. We went on our first date. It...

If my blog could talk, that's what it would say. That's actually what many people have been saying to me over the past month or two. On Monday I started school again. I'm not going to lie, I've enjoyed being there all day Monday and all day Wednesday. I get to take too many notes (I love physically writing) and I don't have to deal with work, or anything except class. I've been saying I've wanted to come back to blogging and before school started, I had no time to sit down with my macbook long enough to focus on a post. I still don't have much time for myself, but I plan on making time during breaks between classes to work on blogging. Lately, I've been really fed up with people making me feel bad for not having time to spend with them. I don't even have time for myself. "If you wanted to hang out, you'd make time." Really? I'm pretty sure I can't add more hours to the day. I'm over feeling like I'm a bad person ...

Although I really should, I haven't quit blogging. I've been drafting posts and none of them seem to get the job done. I feel so far behind on just about everything. So if you're still sticking around I'll fill you in super quick on some of the things that have been happening in life.  I don't start school until the end of September because I have quarters (10 week classes) opposed to semesters (15 week classes). I've been working pretty much 7 days a week at both jobs. Exhausted? Beyond! I took one of those wine painting classes with my mom a few weeks ago.. I think it's obviously that I'm not an artist.. I've been single for a few months and honestly, I'm sick of dating. I'm considering just worrying about my own schedule and my own happiness. Maybe I should make a post this week about how much dating sucks. I did meet a guy. Our first date was absolutely perfect and I laughed and smiled more than ever. We talk every day and ...

About 3 years ago I started making beaded bracelets. I had originally planned on opening an online shop, but never got around to it. I've been selling them at my mom's salon and they're still doing really well there. I get a lot of requests to make ones of a certain size or color. I've been really wanting to start making more and maybe even getting them online. As I look around at different online shops for ideas on where to start I realized I'm missing one thing that I need even if I don't have an online store; business cards. I've been doing my research and have seen a lot of great reviews for different business card sites. Here's a few I found helpful. Guide to Blogger Business Cards Moo Card Review What to Put on a Blog Business Card Based on the reviews, I really want to try my luck with Moo. I like that they have templets available or you can create your own. Plus they seem to be very affordable. These are some of the designs I ...

I have been dying to go on a vacation for MONTHS. I have also been dying to have more than a day off in a row. Then I finally got 6 days off in a row to go on vacation and it's already over. It honestly feels like I've been off of work for 3 days. Sadly, I just got back home and have a full to-do list before I have to work a double tomorrow. Which means I can't get into details of my vacation today, but I will leave you with some pictures and promise to share more and give details about my trip in the next day or two.

I mentioned before that I've been overwhelmed with emotions lately. Since I'm on day 1 of my 6 day vacation, I really want to focus on clearing my mind and fully relaxing. There are many things that run through my head or keep me up at night lately. I'm allowing myself 6 days to free my mind and really allow myself the vacation I deserve. Another thing I've mentioned recently was that I started using essential oils. When I first heard of essential oils through bloggers who sell them, my mind instantly went to those body wraps that everyone was trying and selling. I wanted to try oils, but I really wasn't sure if they would actually work and I wasn't going to pay $30-$50 for a small bottle of a blend just because everyone swears by the company.  I began searching Pinterest for essential oil benefits. It can be frustrating because many oils recommended are the blends or the oil from those pricy companies. I started taking notes on pure oils and their benefits....