Confessions

I Confess...
I'm really excited that I wrote out 50 goals for my summer.  I am going to keep it updated and try to stick with them! Yay for success!

I Confess...
I really want to buy a new hula-hoop.  I think one with Grip kind of  like this one:

If you like this hoop, or many others, check out Knotty Craft Kreations.  I love Haley's work!

I Confess...
Even though I want it, I should wait... I need to save money for the vacation in August.  Sigh.

I Confess...
My bedroom is a complete and utter disaster area and it's spilling over into the rest of the apartment.  I understand that this is a process, since I'm completely de-junking, moving things around, and feng shui-ing everything-but I need this process to be over by Saturday night! I'm going to have to work my tail off.

I Confess...
I put off cleaning last night in order to go shopping at Ross with Elisa and Julie. We tried on sundresses for about an hour and shopped, and then we got greek food.  It was so much fun! I'd forgotten how much I can enjoy girl stuff when there's no drama or bitching involved!

I Confess...
I'm amazed at Julie's shopping.  She LOVES to shop and spend.  She had bags of stuff, and Elisa and I walked out with one or two things.  I got a dress like this, only in purple with a slightly different pattern:

I Confess...
Now I want to find more summer dresses.  I desperate need a new pair of jeans (they wore out between my fat thighs-don't you hate that?) but it's so hot I don't even want to wear jeans! I want capris and skirts! Tonight Elisa and I are going to Torrid because they have a bunch of stuff on sale.

I Confess...
I bought a 4 day pass for the Arts festival, but am not going to get as much use out of it as I had thought.  I may go for a bit tonight, but I really have cleaning to do.  I'd like to spend a few hours on Sunday.  At least the pass was only $5 more than a 1 day pass.  Plus, the roommate is working the wine booth there!

I Confess...
I haven't gotten my giveaway prizes from the last giveaway sent yet, as I'm still working on a couple and live has been crazy busy so far this month.  I'll have them in the mail very soon, so if you're waiting on one, keep an eye out!

I Confess...
I haven't had much time to put pretties up in my shop, but there are still lots of lovelies available there.  I'm really surprised no one has bought the I Heart Nerds necklace yet, seeing as it got a lot of response with people saying they loved it.

If you like it, buy it HERE! (I have one with a pink heart too!)

I Confess...
I am setting goals for my weekend, and plan to finish.  They are (in no particular order):

• Go to the Arts Festival
• Finish cleaning/feng shui-ing my room.
• Clean the rest of the apartment.
• Find a pair of jeans
• Find another dress/skirt I like
• Finish True Blood Season 3 with Julie.
• Throw Elisa a killer awesome birthday party.
• Take David to the airport.
• Attend Jon's brunch.
• Pick up my hula-hoop for the first time in weeks.
• Get orders/giveaway prizes ready and sent
• Have fun! 

What do you have planned this weekend?

Also, if you wish to confess, link up!

50 Things I'd Like to Do This Summer

*UPDATED on 10/4*


"Create a bucket list of 50 things you want to do this summer."

 When Mama Kat recommended this as a writing prompt, I couldn't help but jump on the bandwagon.  I love setting goals and trying to accomplish them! So here are my goals, in no particular order.

1.   Lose 20-30 pounds or 2 sizes. (At least)  FAIL

2. Learn to Hula-hoop. SUCCESS!

3. Start exercising at least 3 days a week and gradually work up to more.  FAIL
4. Drink No Soda. SUCCESS! I had a few, but didn't pick up the habit again.
5.  Keep not eating candy, except special occasions. (keep it very rarely!) SUCCESS
6. Re-open my savings account and start saving better. SUCCESS!
7. Finish Feng Shui-ing my bedroom and the rest or the house with the roommate.  FAIL
8. Keep my bedroom and apt uncluttered and clean. FAIL
9. Host several more kick-A parties! SUCCESS!
10. Go Camping. SUCCESS! 

11. Go Tubing again, even though I'm scared! FAIL - too much runoff.
12.  Go Swimming often. FAIL - not even once :(
13. Attend the Farmers Market regularly and support local produce. SUCCESS! 
14. Start Hiking again. FAIL 
15. Get out of the house and be more social with people. SUCCESS!
16. Add lots of cool new things to my Etsy Shop. SUCCESS!
17. Hit 500+ Followers.  SUCCESS!
18. Get a Mani-Pedi and feel pretty! SUCCESS!

19. Go on Vacation. SUCCESS! Made it to CA, OR, & WA! 
20. Start writing again. SUCCESS! (I'm counting deeper posts on my blog!)
21. Put bright colors in my hair. FAIL. I did dye it brighter red though... haha

22. Make a new friend. SUCCESS! 
23. Spend more time with family. SUCCESS! 
24. Read at least 5 books. FAIL. Damn.
25. Get my Passport. FAIL. Double damn.
26. Pick up a new hobby.  SUCCESS!
27. Take lots of pictures! SUCCESS!
28. Avoid drama, seek out joy.  SUCCESS!
29. Spend time reconnecting with Mother Earth. SUCCESS!

30. Speak, think, and feel positive as much as possible. SUCCESS!
31. Surround myself with nothing but love and good energy. SUCCESS!
32. Spend time with my little fur/scale babies. SUCCESS!
33. Heal old wounds. SUCCESS!
34. Prevent new wounds by not letting things get to me so easily. SUCCESS!
35. Spend more time with my little family of roommates (and others). SUCCESS!
36.  Visit friends more often, especially the ones I don't see as much. SUCCESS!
37. Send more snail mail, especially surprise snail mail. FAIL. I avoided it. lol

38. Keep Health NOT to Health NUT updated with inspiration. SUCCESS!
39. Eat more organic, naturally grown & healthy food. SUCCESS!
40. Learn to cook Vegan.   FAIL
41. Feel inspired daily, and find something to be thankful for every day! SUCCESS!
42. Like what I see in the mirror more often. FAIL
43. Do something new with the blog. SUCCESS!
44. Spend as much time barefoot as possible. SUCCESS!
45. Keep the blog updated and not get sucked into the summer lull. SUCCESS!
46. Comment and visit bloggy friends as much as possible! SUCCESS!
47. Buy and wear more pretty little sundresses! SUCCESS!
48. DRINK WATER!!! FAIL - I was doing really well, but vacation threw me off.
49. Let those around me know how much I love them often. SUCCESS!
50. Be Happy and Love Life! SUCCESS!

What are your goals this summer?

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What I'm Loving Wednesday

I am LOVING re-watching True Blood with Josh and Julie.  I forget how much I LOVE this show, and re watching it with two of my very best friends is awesome!

I am LOVING having Julie and Elisa living next door to us, even if I don't get to see Elisa often enough.

I am LOVING all of the Feng Shui goodness going on in my house, or at least I will be once I finish my bedroom.  It's even more a wreck than usual, with all the de-junking going on!  Pics to come soon.

I am LOVING the fact that I get to go to the Arts Festival this weekend.  Already have 4 days worth of tickets thanks to Groupon! :) 

I am LOVING that it's summer, and I've started wearing dresses more often.

I am LOVING my Let's Get Healthy Giveaway over at the other blog! Check it out!

What are you loving this week?