Crystal Skulls and Funnel Cake For Dinner

This last weekend we celebrated my birthday. I turned 21 again! I don't feel or look my age, and I honestly can't grasp that I just turned another year older. So, Sterling and I have decided that I will just stay 21 until I look older. Problem solved.

The day started off rough with realizing my printer was giving me the SAME error as before... and I then I went to call the shop  I noticed the phones getting shut off! I never miss payments! We are on a family plan and not everyone paid the bill this month, so we had to pay the full bill which nearly emptied the bank account. That was enough to set my depression off and make me go back to bed and call it quits for the day. Sterling finally convinced me to get out of bed and try to have a good day.

We went to the Gem Faire, and I'm glad we did because of all the healing energy in the crystals.

Sterling had some extra cash that we could use until we get paid back, so we were able to get some crystals for ourselves. Sterling and I each got a labradorite crystal skull, as well as some other crystals.
We then went to a few of our other favorite crystal shops around the area, and shopped a bit more.  One crystal shop has a back room with a throne, so I took advantage of that.  

We later went to the thrift store and found an amazing skull to bring home. 

And we then went home and had funnel cake for dinner.

Because we are adults, and adults can have funnel cake for dinner. 

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Wicket Is Two!

 I can't believe it... Wicket is two years old. 

As I woke up this morning, he and I cuddled in bed.

I told him he was two, but would be a baby forever.

He has "being a baby" perfected.

He even has a lower lip that sticks out just a bit.

I presented him with some treats, a new bone and a heating pad.

Because this little baby doesn't even like toys. 

His favorite thing is to snuggle, and be warm.

What more could a mamma want? 

Happiest Birthday my little darling dog. 

A Birthday Gift

It's my Birthday! 

Me last year.

I'm the type who doesn't really like their birthday.

 I don't like a whole lot of attention, and I certainly don't like being a year older.

(Though, it does beat the alternative) 

Me this year.

In the last year, I gave up my hat shop, and started focus on my art. 

It's been a long year full of change.

But, it's been good. 

Here is to another year of change. 

And to celebrate I've got a coupon code for my art shop. 

Enter the code BIRTHDAY25 for 25% off anything in the shop! 

Happy Birthday To Brad

This Sunday was my wonderful boyfriend's birthday.

He was treated with a beautiful cake, decorate by me, minus the pretty sticky muppets thing.

I also decorated the house, and made spaghetti for all of our friends. 

For his birthday, I got him a custom build your own muppet,

2 seasons of Seinfeld to complete our collection, and some socks.

Brad loves getting socks. 

I must say, I love this boy very very much. 

We've been dating for over a year now, and he never ceases to amaze me.

If I'm having a bad day, and I snap at him.. he never snaps back. 

He is so caring and committed. 

And, oh my gosh so funny. 

I get to laugh a lot every day. 

He is so perfect to me.

I could literally go on all day..

But, I won't..

Just know, I'm madly in love, and very lucky to have him.

His birthday was a great day to spoil him, though I try to every day..

Except today..

He attempted to take his hoodie off, after a minute of struggle, he collapsed on the ground.

Me, being an excellent girlfriend, tickled him for about 3 minutes.

My Birthday Pup

Today is Wicket's unofficial birthday. 

The people who we got Wicket from, didn't know his exact birthday.

They said anytime between the end of March and the beginning of April.

April 6th sounded good.

This is the picture I first saw of him.

I was beyond smitten.

His white tipped tail, his stubby legs, his little pout. 

He has kept everything..

except that little pout.. It's turned into a big pout.

I got this sign as a joke at first.. but it fits him pretty well.

He actually will bit a stranger if he is scared enough.

He used to hop around like a little rabbit.

In August he lost all of his puppy fluff, and resembled a small coyote. 

He loved to play outside with Charlie, who now has a new family. 

I make sure to crawl around on my hands and knees with him often. Brad says I am weird.

Now that it's April, Wicket has grown in a long coat of pretty fur. 

We take him on adventures and walks. 

He is such a sensitive little puppy.

He gets offended by just about every loud sound.

But once you get to know him, he has the silliest personality in the world.

He loves to snuggle on Brad's belly.

He loves to look out the window and yell at the people walking by.

He loves to chew his bone, dig in the carpet. 

And of course, he loves me. 

He tells me when it's time to go to bed by waiting by the bedroom door.

I will place him on the bed, and take out my contacts and wash my face.

He will wait at the foot of the bed for me, and once I'm in bed, he will snuggle under the covers.

He tells me when it's time to wake up by shaking his ears on my face,

then growing at the edge of the bed.

He then waits for me at the foot of the bed to put my contacts back in.

He has the best puppy-dog patience I've ever seen.

I told him yesterday, he will soon be a dog.. not a puppy.

But he looked in my eyes, and gave me this look.. 

the look that said,

"I will always be a little puppy!"

So, happy happy birthday to my forever puppy Wicket. 

 

Making Sunshine: an Outfit Post, a Sale, and Happy Birthday to Me

Guys..  remember yesterday's post? 

About how my car was working, and a weight has been lifted off?

 I guess I spoke to soon.

 The car will be in the shop getting it's transmission looked at, and then new transmission fluid. 

Which I hear can make things better, but it can also make things worse. 

This might just be the end of my "friendship" with my car. 

Which will leave me once again car-less.

I broke down and cried to my mom yesterday. 

I cried to Brad and to Wicket.

And, I nearly cried to the friendly stranger at the grocery store who said, 

"Are you the talk2thetrees girl?"
I'm so sorry I looked like a total mess. I had been crying all day.

I'm trying to figure out a plan. 

I can't afford a new car, but I might be able to afford a scooter. 

Biking to work isn't an option since I work on the top of a very very big and steep hill.

So, I'm currently saving up for a new vehicle, of the motor-scooter type.

I'm trying so hard to make some sunshine out of this. 

I'm trying so hard to stay positive.

Today, I'm not going to worry about my taxes, debt or car problems.. 

(At least I will try..)

Because today is my birthday. 

And I just don't want to worry. 

I woke up with 92 notifications of people wishing me a Happy Birthday on Facebook.  

A few happy birthday texts.,

some snuggles from my darling puppy.

And a wonderful box of handmade paper, and art supplies from my roommate Destinee. 

This all made me a pretty happy girl.

My heart is still pretty heavy due to the stress, but I'm working on making my own sunshine.

To be honest, I'm not a huge fan of my birthday. 

I don't like that I'm getting older than I feel..

So, today to celebrate.. 

I'm having a sale in BOTH shops. 

Enter the code happybirthday24 and receive 24% off your whole purchase.

 The sale closes at midnight.
And all proceeds will be extremely appreciated, and will go directly to my vehicle problem.
And, if you are like me,  strapped for cash, or don't want to buy anything.
Don't worry, please please.  I still want to be your friend.
But, I would love it if you helped spread the word about the sale..
 on twitter or facebook or blogger or something. 

Dress: Thrifted
Sweater: Thrifted
Boots: Charlotte Russe
Socks: Gifted

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Has it really been 22 years?

I don't feel 22. 

I know I've only been 22 for a day..  

but I still feel 18, and lets face it, I still look and act 18.

Yesterday was my birthday. I was real grumpy to start with. 

First off I did not want to be 22. 

Second I wasn't with my family. 

Third I stepped in poop. 

First thing in the morning. On the floor right when I got out of bed.. Mowgli tried to be nice and not wake me when he needed to go potty. How thoughtful.
Upset, I just turned 22 and stepped in poo.
Taylor came home and asked if I was ready to go. We didn't have any real plans.

I stopped being grumpy. Flowers and balloons will do that to me.

Warning: There will be lots and lots of pictures. I promised my mom.

We headed out to a cafe for smoothies and Taylor asked, " What do you want to do? It's your day."

I love thrift stores and antique stores and I could stay in them forever. That's what I wanted to do.
All Day.
I talked to my mom several times throughout the day, wishing she was with me. I told her I would take tons and tons of pictures so it would be like she was with me.
My mom sent me some knitting books. Taylor bought me some wool yarn from an antique store.
I am real excited. They are such good supporters.

Taylor and I got back in the car. Taylor asked me, "Now what?"
I looked at the sky. The weather forecast said it would rain all day. I only saw one little rain cloud.

Can you spot Mr. Rain Cloud?

I told Taylor I want to take Mowgli on a walk.

After all a birthday isn't a birthday without your best pal.

Nature is my favorite.

I'm so lucky to have been born in Spring.

Mowgli and I love walks.
So much to see, so much to smell...
So much to make our own.
I take pictures of things I want to call mine.
Mowgli... well Mowgli pees on everything.

I am going to miss this place.

We headed home and I read the card from my mom.
It made me miss her way too much.

She listed 10 things she would do if we were together.
 Including,
Going out to lunch,
Going Shopping,
Have a tea party,
Take pictures of us together,
Spend all day saying how much she loved me.

Raincheck?

She also gave me gift cards.
She knows where I like to shop.

Taylor and I decided to go to the mall. I just love getting new clothes. 

I normally spend the whole time at the sales rack looking though clearance items. This time I decided to get myself a new dress. Not a sale dress.

What do you think of the dress you bought me Mom? I think I might need to add another ruffle.. 

Still a bit short for me..

Okay so all the dresses ended up being a bit shorter than I expected.. I can fix it.. don't worry.

Dear Mom, Thanks for buying the outfit on the right and the cream dress. I think the one on the right makes me look very professional.
H&M Just opened in the mall. This was a very exciting occurrence.

Taylor bought me the other dresses. 

He also took me out to dinner.

I took one look at the prices and started to leave.
They were astonishing.
Taylor was very set on spoiling me.. so we stayed.

We probably could have gotten another puppy for the price of this meal though....

We came home to notice that I was featured on the front page.
(4th time this month!)

 
And there you have it. 

My birthday. 

I was super spoiled.. and it felt pretty awesome.

A full day of doing what I want and getting what I want.

Now... our house looks like this.

We are moving soon and the packing process has just begun. 

Taylor's family is coming to visit for a week and we will be going to the coast and to Washington DC.

After we get back.. we move! 

We are going to be very stressed and busy for the next week or so. 

We have so much to do..

I feel guilty blogging.

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