Grow some stones, Laddie!

Teaser Tuesday: Lasher, part deux

2012-01-24T14:28:00.002-05:00

Same game, another week.

"German? Yes, I had to teach myself that, as well as Spanish and Italian."

Page 251 of Lasher by Anne Rice.

P.S. I'm working on a new, non-book post. I just need to get some pictures uploaded for it.

Teaser Tuesday: Lasher

2012-01-17T10:34:00.000-05:00

You know it.

Your mission should you choose to accept:
1) Grab the book you are currently reading.
2) Open said book to a random page.
3) Post two sentences from that page (no spoilers, please).
4) List the page number, title, and author of the book.

"He smiled at her vaguely, too tired to argue, too tired perhaps to even remember the phone numbers he ought to call. What evil things drugs were."

Page 37 of Lasher by Anne Rice.

I'm back... sort of.

2012-01-12T12:06:00.002-05:00

Or, at least I'm going to try to keep up with this again. Here's a quick(ish) rundown since I last posted (over a year ago!). Oops.

- I did run that half marathon and I felt great about my time. I finished up at 2:37:15. Then, I ran it again this past October beating my 2010 time by nearly 4 minutes (2:33:31). I'm fully planning on running this year's half.

- I lost my job at the university in November after that first race. Right before Thanksgiving and my trip to Ohio to visit Nate & Ash. It sucked, but I'm ok with it now. The place was starting to turn me into an unhappy person. I found a new job three days after getting fired on the day I was flying to Ohio. Such luck I had.

- I've taken two trips to Ohio to see Nate & Ash. Both trips were quite fun and I took a bajillion pictures, mostly in the Air Force Museum. I don't think I could get tired of going there.

- I found a new beau. We've been together for a bit over a year. Yes, I know that's not long after ending the engagement but it's ok. He knew the situation from the start.

- Speaking of the old beau, I found out recently that he is engaged again. I hope he has many happy years.

- I FINALLY(!!) graduated this past December with a B.S. in Horticulture!!!!!!! Which reminds me that I should be receiving my diploma near the end of this month.

- I still plan on moving out of the state when I: 1) get my license, 2) buy a vehicular device, and 3) figure out where I want to go.

I don't think there's much else to update about. I'll definitely try to keep up with this blog often. I plan on getting back in with Teaser Tuesdays since I do have ample time to read now that I am just working. So, here's to 2012, hoping it's a good one.

Pardon My Dust...

2010-10-21T20:50:00.004-04:00

My poor computer is on the fritz. I'll be back up and running as soon as possible.

Updates I'll have:
AthensGAHalf
school
hair
trips
Samhain
and just life in general

See you soon! (I hope.)

I've Got A New 'Do

2010-09-12T19:07:00.002-04:00

So, I might be a little crazy.

And, I might be a little wild.

I've also wanted to do this for years.

Here's goes nothing.

It started while having a beer and shooting some pool with an awesome friend. Said awesome friend has a glorious mohawk. See where I'm going with this one? I mentioned my want to have my own and he's more than willing to do it for me. Cue second guesses on if it would actually look good.

So, 1 AM comes around and this is what's happening.

Little tufts of pink hair keep falling the in the floor.

Oh dear, what is happening to my head? Why it's being shaved, of course. Two hours (and a lot of giggles) later, I have my own glorious mohawk and boy am I happy with it. I can't quit feeling the sides of my head. Hah.

Final look. :D

I hope this bit of fun makes up for my absence.

Teaser Tuesday

2010-08-10T23:14:00.002-04:00

You know it.

Your mission should you choose to accept:
1) Grab the book you are currently reading.
2) Open said book to a random page.
3) Post two sentences from that page (no spoilers, please).
4) List the page number, title, and author of the book.

"That's what Randy knows. When it comes to the details, Cantrell and Pekka are way out of his league, so after a few minutes he feels himself losing interest."

Page 438 of Crytonomicon by Neal Stephenson.

Up next, when I finish this book, will be The Girl Who Played With Fire. I finally broke down and got it!

Teaser Tuesday... A Day Late.

2010-08-04T18:28:00.002-04:00

I apologize for that. I got all excited about my first C25K run that I forgot about it. So, here you go!

Your mission should you choose to accept:
1) Grab the book you are currently reading.
2) Open said book to a random page.
3) Post two sentences from that page (no spoilers, please).
4) List the page number, title, and author of the book.

"Waterhouse has completely lost whatever control he might ever have had over the situation and himself. His tongue seems to be made of erectile tissue."

Page 320 of Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson.

Quite a few of these Teaser Tuesdays are going to be from this book. It's a big book. I'll try to mix it up for you.

Hello, August.

2010-08-01T21:26:00.002-04:00

August is here. Which means that fall semester is right around the corner. My last fall semester. My last semester ever actually. *dances*

Just some quick updates:

- This no smoking thing. Two weeks in and I've had some lapses. I know, bad me. But, I have saved $20 so far. I know it's not much, but it's a start.

- My knee hates me right now. I figured with the start of a new months I could start doing a couple of things to better myself. The first of those is that I'm going to go running at least every other day. I started tonight and did 1.4 miles. It's small, but, like with the smoking thing, it's a start. More on this topic later; I have a link to share.

- The other thing to better myself is that I'm going to start keeping super close track of my spending and such. Every little bit of money I can put away between now and next summer (or summer of 2012) will be that much more I'll have for the plan to move to Colorado Springs and a graduation trip to Ohio to see my internet besties.

- By the way, I got to meet my internet besties on Wednesday. I had a ton of fun (hope they did, too). And, I can't wait to see them again in December (November?)!

One last thing, a picture for you. The newest haircolor. I might be a week late in posting this one.

Whoa Life!

2010-07-22T20:30:00.002-04:00

Things are changing for me. It's crazy.

After 10 months of being engaged, I am no longer getting married. That was one of the hardest decisions of my life. It still hurts but I will get through it.

I am three days in this not smoking thing. I really want a cigarette right now. The past few days have been... irritating... so to say. But, so far, so good. Let's hope it keeps up that way.

Next week is going to be so exciting! I finally get to meet my internet BFFs. This one makes me squeeee a lot. I really can't wait to meet my lovelies!!!!

So, there will no longer be any wedding updates. Instead, there will be "My Plan to Move to Colorado Springs" updates. I'm anxious to graduate and get going on this new journey.

Where is life taking you?

Keeping Promises

2010-07-21T22:47:00.002-04:00

I promised you a hair update and here it is. I went and had more cut off. But, just in the back. It's my reverse mullet and it's cute damnit. Also, I gave the silver dye a go. It didn't work out so well. My hair is currently faintly purple with two inches of gold roots. No biggie though. That just means that I get to do the next color sooner.

So, there you go. My failed hair experiment. :D

Teaser Tuesday!

2010-07-20T20:25:00.002-04:00

I'm back from my hiatus and ready to go. You know the Tuesday drill kids.

Your mission should you choose to accept:
1) Grab the book you are currently reading.
2) Open said book to a random page.
3) Post two sentences from that page (no spoilers, please).
4) List the page number, title, and author of the book.

"So, what we propose to do is mount big rotating antennas, or aerials as you call them here, on the castle, and staff the place with huffduff boffins."
The duke frowns.

Page 258 of Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson.

P.S. Tomorrow, I'll have pictures of the new haircut and *finally* silver color!

Silver: Getting Started.

2010-07-12T21:41:00.003-04:00

So, first bleaching process down and it did better than I expected. Most of the green came out, but I failed at getting to all my roots on the back of my head. So, a second process it is... once my hair dries.

Just so you know what products I'm using, here's a picture.

I'm using MANIC PANIC FLASH LIGHTNING 40 vol. bleach. Since my hair is so short, I can get two processes out of one box.
To get the silver, I'm giving Stargazer in SILVERLOOK a try. Yes, I am aware that it looks a awfully purple in the picture. Such is the way to get silver. I promise.

I should have gotten a before picture but here's what my head looks like after one bleach process.

So, there's the update on the hair adventure. I'll keep them coming as I go on. I may do it all tonight or I may take a few days to get it done. I'm not sure on that yet. Till the next one!

Hiyo Silver Away!

2010-07-12T18:16:00.002-04:00

I know it's been a while guys but I'm back! I had an out of town guest. I just wanted to do a quick post now and I'll come around tomorrow for Teaser Tuesday. Onward!

It's time to change my hair again. Nine weeks of green has been fun, but my life is changing so the hair is, too. The color of choice this time is silver. Tricky but should be fun. I'll be back with an update when I do it. But, for now, I'm off to eat dinner.

A Blast From The Past

2010-06-17T21:30:00.003-04:00

For a brief stint between VHS tapes and the introduction of CDs and DVDs, there was another way to enjoy your movies at home. It came in the form of an 11.81" diameter, two-sided disc called LaserDisc. LaserDisc didn't do so well in the American market, but the Japanese loved it.

LaserDisc was the forerunner technology to CDs and DVDs, even if a bit cumbersome. I've watched one LaserDisc in my life. It was in a middle school science class and the book had a LD that accompanied it.

So, on to the point of this post. I've been going through everything I own and throwing things that I don't need or want out in preparation for the move I'll be making across the country next year. Yes... I know... I'm jumping the gun, but what I do now means less to do then when I'm all in a tizzy about the wedding. It's been kind of therapeutic to get rid of useless shit. And, hey, we all need some therapy sometimes.

So, I'm just plowing through all this stuff when I come across something I got from a friend about five years ago. It entertains me to no end every time I find this thing again. I bet you've guessed by now that it's a LaserDisc of some sort.

Well, you're exactly right. It is a LaserDisc. In fact, it is Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal on LaserDisc.

I'm thinking about framing it.

Teaser Tuesday!

2010-06-15T21:21:00.003-04:00

I'm getting back on schedule with this. The book I'm currently reading has my nose stuck... no make that glued to it. You know the drill, kids.

Your mission should you choose to accept:
1) Grab the book you are currently reading.
2) Open said book to a random page.
3) Post two sentences from that page (no spoilers, please).
4) List the page number, title, and author of the book.

"Our coquilles arrived, filled with a wonderful rich concoction of seafood seasoned with exotic Mediterranean spices. Something about a good meal and a full-bodied wine always seemed to make me truly relaxed and mellow--and to dull my survival instincts exactly when I needed them sharpest."

Page 434 of The Magic Cricle by Katherine Neville.

Comparisons

2010-06-12T00:25:00.002-04:00

Have you ever been told that you remind people of someone? Did that someone happen to be a pseudo-comic book character. I say pseudo-comic book character because she was introduced in the animated series before being adapted into the comic books.

Have you guessed who she is?

Yep, I'm talking about Dr. Harleen Quinzel.

The other day is was at the botanical garden working for my internship (which is half over!) and the person I was working with this week told me that I remind him of Harley. Apparently, my bounciness reminds people of her. Want to know the funny part of that?

I'm planning to go as Harley for Samhain one year. I like to sew so I'd be making the costume myself. The trouble is that I can't decide if I want to go for the original unitard that she wears or go all out and go this route.

As you can see from the watermark, this drawing was done by DeathToll1912 and she can be found over at deviantART.

So, who have you been compared to?

Getting Organized

2010-05-29T23:51:00.004-04:00

The other night I had a freak out moment. One of those moments where you go OMG-I-haven't-worked-on-planning-this-shindig-for-months. Needless to say, it lit a fire under my arse to get organized and start knocking things out. I've got a list of things to do going and am adding to it with the help of already married friends. An Excel spreadsheet is made to keep track of budget and spending. There's still a lot to do, but I'm not freaking out anymore.

Things that are done (or nearly at completion) are:

Wedding dress is bought! I'm still gathering what I need to make the modifications I want without actually cutting/sewing the dress. By the way, I absolutely love my dress. It's from Alfred Angelo and is now discontinued. Not to mention, I got it at a steal of a price.

Alfred Angelo style 1144 - discontinued

The champagne colored train is detachable and I don't have it. It's fine because it's perfect without the extra length.

Ceremony location is set but not paid for. There are still some important details, like what time we want to do it, that need to be worked out. So, barring the Botanical Garden offering to give me the Conservatory for free (a girl can dream, right?), the Ringgold Wedding Chapel is our ceremony location.

We've mostly decided on a reception location. I just need to keep that fire lit long enough to call them and get all the details about things. Screw sit down dinners. We're going bowling!

I have just about all of the paper goods to do the invitations. I'm just missing the RSVP envelopes. Invitations can be printed as soon as the locations and times are set in stone. And, considering they don't get sent out till January, I've got time on those.

The guestlist is set! We just have to track down addresses and phone numbers for everyone. Again, the invites aren't going out till January, so there's time to go yet.

So, some stuff is done and we still have a lot of work to do, but I'm confident that once the big things are set that everything else will fall into place.

What were the little things that came up for you?

Call Me The Crazy Plant Lady.

2010-05-26T21:19:00.002-04:00

I'm doing my internship at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia here in Athens. Let me tell you, I'm having a blast with it. I get the feeling that a number of my upcoming posts are going to be filled with pictures from the garden. Let's start now!

Goofing off while processing some MetalPhoto plates.

Please disregard my silly face. :)

Begonia 'Metallic Mist'

Tradescantia pallida 'Pale Puma'

Tibouchina

Phalaenopsis hybrida

These are just a few plants that I've come across in the greenhouses this week. Trust me there are plenty more pictures to come. With 7 1/2 weeks to go on my internship, I have plenty of time to take more pictures to show off.

What is your favorite plant?

Teaser Tuesday!

2010-05-25T23:51:00.003-04:00

I remembered that it's Tuesday and I haven't put up my teaser yet! So, here it is in my effort to get back to regular posting.

"That was all Laf would tell me, but I knew he was being straight with me. He was worried about me, not about some feud with Bambi's family or with ours."

Page 246 of The Magic Circle by Katherine Neville.

Teaser Friday?

2010-05-21T23:28:00.000-04:00

Yeah, I know. I'm terrible at keeping up. So, here's what I should have posted Tuesday.

"He examined the pictures curiously. Frank Randall had been a slender, handsome, aristocratic-looking man."

Page 25 of Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon.

I Love Old People.

2010-05-19T21:28:00.001-04:00

They get just so tickled by my hair and can't help themselves but to comment on it. In the past few days this is what I've gotten on the green hair:

"Oh my is that permanent. It's quite lovely."

"Oh you are just so adorable with that hair and dress."

Add some more on the same vein. One lady even told me to keep the green and skip the pink for the wedding. Hehe!

What's your favorite old person moment?

Oh Hai... And You Know What's Awesome 2.0

2010-05-12T23:24:00.002-04:00

Oh hello. So, nice to see you again. Uhm... so yeah... school may have slightly kicked my ass for a bit there. Well, I'm back. I started an internship with the State Botanical Gardens of Georgia on Monday. Wheee. I'm that much closer to graduating in December. I'm going to do an IDL (Independent Distance Learning, a.k.a. internet) course as well. I should be back to regular blogging now.

Now for you know what's awesome 2.0. Another new haircolor. I'll let the picture speak for itself.

Next time I change colors I'm going pink. Once that occurs, I know that the wedding isn't too far off. Oh jeebus. We're down to 10 1/2 months!

You Know What's Awesome?

2010-04-23T17:51:00.002-04:00

New hair is awesome. I changed colors. Wah-hoo!

Before - red that had faded

After - bleached in preparation for green

Also, I'd like to apologize for my lack of and brevity of posts. It's the last few weeks of the semester and school is raping me. I'll be back to regular posting in a couple of weeks after finals are over.

Earth Day

2010-04-22T21:14:00.002-04:00

Just a quick quote from the Native Americans before I start studying for a test that I have tomorrow. I think it sums up Earth Day nicely.

"Treat the Earth well. It was not given to you by your parents, it was lent to you by your children." -Native American Proverb

Teaser Tuesday: The Princess Bride

2010-04-20T21:12:00.002-04:00

Your mission should you choose to accept:
1) Grab the book you are currently reading.
2) Open said book to a random page.
3) Post two sentences from that page (no spoilers, please).
4) List the page number, title, and author of the book.

"Buttercup went to her room. She lay on her bed."

Page 55 of The Princess Bride by William Goldman.

Teaser Tuesday: The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo [2]

2010-04-13T22:22:00.002-04:00

Your mission should you choose to accept:
1) Grab the book you are currently reading.
2) Open said book to a random page.
3) Post two sentences from that page (no spoilers, please).
4) List the page number, title, and author of the book.

"Blomkvist changed into his tracksuit and went for a run out to the Fortress and down to Gottfried's cabin before he headed home at a slower pace along the water. Frode was sitting at the garden table."

Page 406 of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson.

It's Been Quite Long Enough.

2010-04-12T00:01:00.003-04:00

Today is going to be my first day as a non-smoker.

I started smoking at 17 years old. That was nearly 6 years ago. I feel like it's time to quit, though. I've been mulling the idea over more and more often lately. I figure that if I'm thinking about it as often as I have been, it's time to give it a go.

I've heard all the reasons to quit and quite frankly, they mean nothing to me. All of those reasons to quit never sparked an urge in me to quit. My boss quit smoking two years ago and he told me that you really have to hate smoking to quit. I'll be honest here, I don't hate smoking. In fact, I enjoy it.

So, here's goes nothing. I'm quitting. For what reason I can't really pinpoint. It's just time and that's all the excuse I need.

You're Expecting Plant of the Week Aren't You?

2010-04-11T14:28:00.005-04:00

Well, I'm skipping my plant post today for something delicious. Delicious in the form of a wee pub I found at five points. The Royal Peasant is a wonderful place to go for some bangers & mash or fish & chips.

The food is superb and the beer is even better. I found a beer that I like on the first sip... and the second... and the rest of the pint. I present to you Curim Gold. It's a wheat beer imported from Ireland and brewed by Carlow Brewing Company. Curim has a gorgeous color and a delicious light taste that makes me like beer. Curim is by no means the only choice of beer you have.

And, the atmosphere. Oh the atmosphere is awesome. I wind up spending more than two hours there just eating, drinking, and enjoying the company of friends. I will warn you though, certain types of persons are not allowed.

But, you should stop by and watch the footie games each week and drink with your friends, even if you just met them when you walked in the pub.

You should check it out if you're ever in Athens. But, for now, I'll leave you with a message from the landlord.

"A pub is a state of mind. It is a place where relaxation and conversation are the order of the day. In the "local" a sense of being at home is very much in evidence and it is the job of the publican to ensure maintenance of the atmosphere.
Informaility is rampant and many a stout Englishman has fallen to the lure of his local. The urge to "dive in for a swift pint" has challenged and defeated the hardiest of souls."
-Mike, The Landlord

Where is your favorite pub?

So, How DO You Wear a Tiny Hat?

2010-04-08T17:45:00.004-04:00

I debuted the tiny hat here a couple weeks ago. I told some friends of mine and one of them told me that she's always wondered how in the heck people wear those tiny hats. My answer to her, now that I've worn it, is this: wear it jauntily, with confidence, and with style.

I mentioned wearing it with confidence because I did receive some strange looks from people. Mostly, though, I had people stopping me to tell me how cute they thought it was.

So, really, if you find a tiny hat you like, go for it! Wear it and don't worry about the funny looks. That person giving you a funny look is just jealous that you're cuter than they are.

When I get around to making the tiny hat I'll be wearing for my wedding, I'll be taking pictures of the process and posting a tutorial. Just don't expect it too soon.

If you have a tiny hat of your own, link me to it so I can see you wearing it!

Teaser Tuesday: The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo

2010-04-06T21:14:00.003-04:00

Your mission should you choose to accept:
1) Grab the book you are currently reading.
2) Open said book to a random page.
3) Post two sentences from that page (no spoilers, please).
4) List the page number, title, and author of the book.

"When the district court - the institution that would determine her future - met to decide on the matter, the outcome seemed a foregone conclusion. She was obviously a problem child, and it was unlikely that the court would come to any decision other than to accept the recommendations of both the psychiatric and the social inquiries."

Page 176 of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larson.

Gentle Face Scrub Recipe

2010-04-02T21:02:00.004-04:00

Every once in a while I take a trip to the local hippy dippy store called EarthFare. It's kind of a neat little grocery/healthy living store and they have some super delicious cheese. Sometimes they have samples of things out and I picked up this gentle face scrub sample and the card with the recipe.

Recipe first:

1/2 cup ground oatmeal
1/4 cup powdered goat milk
1 tsp. cornmeal
1 tsp. ground jasmine flowers or lavender buds (optional)

Mix ingredients in a bowl or zipper bag. No refrigeration required. Use within 6 months.

To use: mix 1 - 2 tsp with enough water to make a paste. Apply to face and throat using circular strokes. Rinse with warm water.

I used the sample and it seems to be a fairly nice scrub minus a lot of chemicals. If you give it a try, come back and let me know what you thought about it.

365 Days

2010-04-01T18:43:00.001-04:00

The countdown begins. In exactly one year, I will be Mrs. T. Holy crow, Batman. I'm super excited for this countdown to start. So, uh... yeah, I might want to kick that wedding planning stuff into gear. Halp?

Spring, It's Really Here

2010-03-31T18:14:00.003-04:00

I had a post topic all lined up for today, but it's going to wait a few days. Right now, I'm going to tell you how I really know that Spring has arrived.

I am a college student. So, my seasons are usually broken up by when my classes are and I trudge to them no matter the season. During the Spring and Summer it's hot outside, but I need a jacket inside because the rooms are so flipping cold. Winter comes around and it's freezing (relatively, I get cold easy) outside and the classrooms are somewhere in the fifth circle of Hell temperature-wise. See my body's confusion here?

So, the real question is: how do I really know when Spring is here?

For me, spring is here when my teachers decide that it's too pretty outside to have class is a room. Fortunately, my home on campus (the plant sciences building) has a wee amphitheater behind it.

Today was that day. We had class outside in the sunshine. Spring really is here.

When is Spring really here for you?

Teaser Tuesday: Snow Crash

2010-03-30T14:17:00.001-04:00

Your mission should you choose to accept:
1) Grab the book you are currently reading.
2) Open said book to a random page.
3) Post two sentences from that page (no spoilers, please).
4) List the page number, title, and author of the book.

"Earth materializes, rotating majestically in front of his face. Hiro reaches out and grabs it."

Page 267 of Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson.

Product Review: Fujifilm FinePix Z37

2010-03-29T15:09:00.007-04:00

As promised, I'm getting to that camera. Now that you know the name of it let's talk specs.

Resolution: 10.oo megapixels
Zoom wide (W): 35mm
Zoom tele (T): 105mm (3x)
Flash modes: Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Movie Clips: 640 x 480 @ 30 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps
Self-timer: 2 or 10 sec
Storage types: SD/SDHC, Internal (18MB)
USB: USB 2.0 (480Mbit/sec)
Battery: NP-45A Li Ion battery
Weight (inc. batteries): 125 g (4.4 oz)
Dimensions: 90 x 58 x 24 mm(3.5 x 2.3 x 0.9 in)
Color Options: Blue, Green, Purple, Black/Red, White/Red, White/Pink, and more.

I'm pretty much in love with this camera. It's an easy to use point and shoot style and fits perfectly in a pocket or purse. Remember those pictures in the last post? They were all from this wee camera on the flower setting. Not to mention it's cute as all get out. Mine's a very pretty shade of blue.

What kind of camera do you have?

Plant of the Week: Not really just one plant...

2010-03-28T21:05:00.003-04:00

But, a bunch of pictures I took today of random plants while walking. I'm very happy with the flower mode on my camera (more on the camera in a different post). So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the pretty flowers.

I hope you enjoyed these as much as I did!

Teaser Tuesday: The Outsiders

2010-03-23T22:53:00.002-04:00

You know the drill.

"That's gold. Keep that way, it's a good way to be."

Page 154 of The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton.

Shopping Haul: Claire's & Target

2010-03-17T22:00:00.004-04:00

So, yesterday a friend and I spent some time shopping. I think we may have spent too much time in Claire's. Everything was so shiny/Alice in Wonderland-y/cute to not look for a while. Here's the haul.

From Claire's:

My favorite buy of the day. The tiny hat!

The *gasp* purse. I'm not a purse type of girl, so this is a step out of my zone.

Now, let' move on to target. A pair of super cute shoes. They're from Mossimo Supply Co. and can be found for $20 in store or at Target.com.

Mossimo Supply Co. Ozella Flats

What has your haul been recently?

Teaser Tuesday: Outlander [2]

2010-03-17T00:06:00.003-04:00

I know I've been MIA for a week. Well... I was in California for Spring Break. I'm sorry but I'm also back. And, with me being back, it's time for Teaser Tuesday. And, yes I am STILL reading Outlantder. I slacked off while in California having way mucho fun with the fiance.

Your mission should you choose to accept:
1) Grab the book you are currently reading.
2) Open said book to a random page.
3) Post two sentences from that page (no spoilers, please).
4) List the page number, title, and author of the book.

"Shouldn't you be helping him?" I murmered to Murtagh, out of the corner of my mouth. He look surprised at the idea.

Page 222 of Outlander by Diana Gabaldon.

Share your teaser!

Teaser Tuesday: Outlander

2010-03-02T18:01:00.004-05:00

Your mission should you choose to accept:
1) Grab the book you are currently reading.
2) Open said book to a random page.
3) Post two sentences from that page (no spoilers, please).
4) List the page number, title, and author of the book.

I accept.

Jamie, I had found out by accident a few days previously, had never mastered the art of winking one eye. Instead, he blinked solemnly, like a large red owl.

Page 358 of Outlander by Diana Gabaldon.

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Plant of the Week: The Asteraceae Family

2010-03-01T19:02:00.005-05:00

I know, I know, this post is super late and not on a Sunday. So, why not. Also, I may not post one this coming Sunday either (I'll be in California and attending the engagement party being thrown for T and I). So, off we go with the Asteraceae family, which most of you would know as the daisy family. Time for a pretty picture. And... GO!

Everyone likes a pretty picture, right? Now onto the fun stuff about this family.

- The Asteraceae family is one of the largest families of flowering plants with over 20,000 species. Now that's a lot of flowers.

- It is also sometimes called the Compositae family in reference to the type of inflorescence the flowers have.

- An inflorescence is the blossom arrangement of a flower and there are many types out there. Picture time, again! Just a few types of inflorescence.

- The daisy family typically has a composite type inflorescence, meaning that it is made up of many many many smaller flowers. Take number 10 from the first pretty picture. See those white petals on the outside? Those are actually individuals flowers called ray flowers. And, in the middle, that is also many tiny flowers themselves called disc flowers. Together, all of these tiny flowers make one beautiful composite flower.

- Sunflowers, dahlias, gerberas, asters, and black-eyed susans are all a part of this family.

- The leaves of the daisy can be eaten in salads. Yum!

I'll close this one out with more pretty pictures.

This last one is for a special buddy of mine. Lurve you, wench!

Review: The Road

2010-03-01T15:17:00.004-05:00

I'll get this out there now, I didn't like this book. I think what bothered me the most was that no one was given a name. Or maybe it was the gray depression of the whole thing. It was really a downer of a story. So, perhaps reading The Road right after another post-apocalyptic story wasn't the best of ideas.

But, even though I didn't like the book (maybe next time, I will), I will say that it was wonderfully written. It's my first read of a McCarthy book and you better believe that I'll be reading more of his work. He really knows how to tell a story and make you feel like you are the character you're reading about.

All in all, The Road is dark... really dark. So, if you take it on find a warm fire and some bourbon to keep you warm and close to the light.

Stats:
Author - Cormac McCarthy
Year Published - 2006
Pages - 287
Genre - Post-Apocalyptic

Teaser Tuesday

2010-02-23T18:19:00.003-05:00

I found this on another blog that I follow. Seems like fun, so I'll give it a whirl.

Your mission should you choose to accept:
1) Grab the book you are currently reading.
2) Open said book to a random page.
3) Post two sentences from that page (no spoilers, please).
4) List the page number, title, and author of the book.

I accept.

"He thought about the picture in the road and he thought that he should have tried to keep her in their lives in some way but he didn't know how. He woke coughing and walked so as to not wake the child."

Page 54 of The Road by Cormac McCarthy

What's your teaser?

Review: Lucifer's Hammer

2010-02-20T15:03:00.005-05:00

First off, this book was amazing. I really enjoyed it and would recommend it. So, go read it!

Lucifer's Hammer goes through the survival of many people after a comet hits Earth. You even get a from space view of the impact! I will say that the first 75 pages or so are slow, but once you're past that it picks up and becomes quite the fun read. I know I'm not saying much about what happens, I just don't want to spoil it.

Stats:
Author - Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle
Year Published - 1977
Pages - 629
Genre - Sci-Fi, Post-Apocalyptic

Happy reading!

Entertainment... From 3 Years Ago

2010-02-17T21:12:00.005-05:00

My school does events on Friday nights called Dawgs After Dark. The program is meant to keep younglings away from downtown and give them something fun to do. Sometimes this includes video booths where you can be put in a video. I tend to work movie shifts when these things start. Well, the result of this is a video of three of my friends doing "A Whole New World" from Aladdin.

I present to you: "A Whole New World" performed by some silly UGA students. Enjoy!

Makeup Review: Maybelline Lash Stiletto Mascara

2010-02-10T21:15:00.007-05:00

So, this is my first, and likely my last, makeup review. I'm just not that big into makeup (even though I have a drawer full). I'd say about 25 days of the month I go without makeup all day. But, I'll admit to being drawn in by the commercials for Maybelline's Lash Stilleto. It was the boots. I love a good pair of sexy boots. Look at those boots!

I'll admit another thing: I've never tried a lengthening or volumizing mascara. That goes back to the not that big into makeup thing. So, here goes with the review. First up, a picture of my eyes without any makeup.

And, then with mascara. I did one eye (just upper lashes) with the Lash Stiletto and the other with a drugstore brand plain mascara, both in black.

Maybelline Lash Stiletto ................................................... Drugstore Brand

Either I have really long lashes naturally or I'm blind. Because, honestly, I don't see a length difference between the two or my natural lashes. Even with no real length difference that I can see, I love this mascara. The packaging is eye-catching, mimicking a stiletto with shiny silver lettering. The brush is square with crossed, stiff bristles. This is what I love so much about this mascara. The brush does an amazing job of separating the lashes making them look fluffy and very close to a really good set of false lashes. The brush tapers, too, making it easy to get into the corners of the eyes without getting mascara anywhere other than the lashes. The formula goes on easy, covers with just one coat, and wears well.

So, the verdict is: if you want extra length, this one won't do it, but the application and lash separation is totally worth it.

Have you tried Lash Stiletto? What did you think about it?

Plant of the Week: Plant Hardiness Zones

2010-02-07T17:00:00.004-05:00

I know, I know. Plant hardiness zones aren't plants, but they're important! I promise. Knowing your plant hardiness zone will help you immensely in choosing what plants to grow. You see, plants grow better in some places than others. Take last week's plant, the purple passion plant, it grows well in Zones 9 - 12 which puts it in the very southern United States and the West coast. But, like I said last week it can be grown inside in, say, Zone 7b where I am and thrive.

With just this little bit of knowledge you can be well on your way to growing a successful garden. So, hop on over to arborday.org and put in your zip code to find your Plant Hardiness Zone. Or, you can take a gander at the map here and get a good idea of your zone.

In general when you go to your local Lowe's, Home Depot, or nursery, they will only carry plants that are suited for your zone. If you happen to be buying seeds or even small plants online, knowing your zone will help you make sure that your precious new plant will survive.

Next week's plant: leave me a comment and I'll do one of your choice

This is the Kind of Wedding Update That Makes Me Squeal With Joy

2010-02-05T22:57:00.004-05:00

We've decided to downsize the wedding! So, now it's going to be smaller, as well as more sweet & simple. Hallelujah (the Jeff Buckley version of course). This means less hassle with trying to plan a wedding when we're on opposite sides of the country, money saved that could be put away for better things, and fewer people to deal with (not that I don't like people, I just don't really like being the center of that much attention). I'll still wear my prettyful dress, and he'll still wear whatever spiffy thing he wants to wear. We'll still get hitched and have our closest family and friends there to celebrate with us. And, in the end, the result is the same. We'll be married and finally able to be together without being miles and miles apart.

To go along with the wedding talk I have going on here, we decided on our rings. He did pick the beveled edge ring that I was hoping he'd pick.

I on the other hand went in a different direction with mine. TitaniumKnights started making a new style and I fell in love. I want it wider then the one pictured, which they have no problem doing. Huzzah! Without further ado, here it is.

That's all I have wedding related for now. Now, I'm off to revise the lists of things to do.

Books, Books, Books, Gotta Love 'Em

2010-02-04T21:36:00.003-05:00

I admit it. I am a huge book nerd. I love to devour a good book. In the little bit of time since 2010 started, I've read 6 books. I started book #7 about a week ago. Lucifer's Hammer by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle.

Lucifer's Hammer was first published in 1977. Oh yeah, it's an old one. It's categorized under post-apocalyptic science fiction and got a nod for the Hugo Award for Best Novel in 1978.

A mix of an Earth devastating comet, Russian and American astronauts, and a battle for the future after the fall of civilization is what currently has me enthralled. The first few chapters were a little slow, but one I got through those it started turning into a whirlwind of events and exciting happenings.

This should be a good one, and I can't wait to get to the last page.

Have you read Lucifer's Hammer? What did you think of it? What are some of your post-apocalyptic or sci-fi novels? Leave a comment and let me know!

Follow the book cover to Amazon to check it out and get your own copy.

Since It Is Now February...

2010-02-01T21:57:00.006-05:00

I'm going to do a Valentine's post. A post about why I hate Valentine's Day. It's not because I am a single gal. No, really I'm very happily engaged if you haven't noticed the wedding posts. It's not that I don't like flowers. You're talking to a Horticulture student here; I just so happen to adore flowers. And, don't get me wrong, I love me some chocolate. I just really hate Valentine's Day.

I get that it's supposed to be that one day that you are supposed to buy chocolates, and jewelry, and what-have-you for your significant other. Which really means the guy has to put on a show for his gal. What I don't get is why can't you do that any other day and have it mean much more than if you did it on this "Hallmark Holiday". Really, Valentine's Day is a made up holiday for the greeting card companies to make money by guilting you into spending loads of money on this one day or else you... *gasp* ...don't really care about your honey.

I say pish posh. I'd rather have flowers for no reason at all than flowers, candy, hideous stuffed teddy bears for a silly holiday that commands a performance. I'd rather give a gift out of love on any day than some silly notion that I need to spend tons of money on this one stupid day.

Screw you, Cupid!

I Need Some Help

2010-01-31T21:12:00.002-05:00

I'd like to come up with a name for the weekly plant posts I've just decided to do. The first thing that comes to mind for me is Plant of the Week: [insert plant name]. How does that sound? If you don't like it, what's your suggestion?

Thanks and I'll quite being a post whore for the day.

I Get Super Exicted About Plants

2010-01-31T20:27:00.006-05:00

I got my hands on a cutting of one that I didn't have before. It's common name around here is the purple passion plant, botanical name is Gynura aurantiaca. And, boy is it interesting. Here's a picture of what it looks like.

Awesome isn't it? In this area, it is a houseplant. It can't survive our winters outside. But, where I'm moving in about a year and a half, it's an outside plant. I.am.so.excited.

It's a vine in the Asteraceae family. The same family that asters, sunflowers, coneflowers, daisies, zinnias, and marigolds belong to. This plant will bloom late spring to early summer with orange blooms but they have a pretty rancid odor. To prevent this odor, just pull off the flower buds as you see them come up. It's not grown for its blooms anyhow. It's grown for the awesome purple fuzzy on the leaves and stems.

Propagation is super easy, too. Just nick a piece about 6" long and bury the stem lightly under potting soil with the leaves sticking out and voila! a new plant. It's not so hard to care for either. So, even those with a black thumb can keep one of these. It doesn't like to get dry, so just keep the soil moist. If you're in Zones 9-12 you can keep it outside in a part shade area. Inside it should go in a North facing window to get filtered sunlight. If this lovely plant is kept moist and in filtered light it will be very happy and grow and grow and grow. If the tendrils start getting too long for your liking, snap it off and make a new plant. You can always share the love of plants with someone else.

Other common names include: purple velvet plant, royal purple plant, velvet plant, purple passion vine, and purple nettle.

I think this will be the start of a weekly plant post. I am a Horticulture major and plants are something I love. So, I'll take my own advice and spread the love.

Next week: Plant Hardiness Zones

What Would You Do?

2010-01-27T18:00:00.004-05:00

With a million dollars. On this million dollars, you have already paid all taxes and what's left is straight up one million dollars.

What I would do:
1) Pay off school loans.
2) Help my dear brother start up a landscaping business.
3) Give my mom some.
4) Completely pay for the wedding.
5) Put a hell of a lot of it in savings.
6) Take a nice long country-hopping trip after graduation and the wedding just to have some fun.
7) Donate to a charity... or five.

I mention nothing of buying a house because of the fact that I will be moving frequently enough that I won't be in the same place for more than a few years. House... maybe later. When it comes to cars, I rather like T's Mazda 6. So, really I'd take that and tell him to go car shopping for himself. If he got his dream car, that means I get to drive it, too. I would not quit working. I'm not the type of person that would be happy being a stay at home wife. Though, it would be nice to have the security that I could if I so chose.

So, what would YOU do with it?

I'm In The Market...

2010-01-18T22:31:00.003-05:00

For a sewing machine. Nothing too fancy schmancy. Just something I can do wee projects on. I have quite a few things I want to make, from dresses to costumes, and hand-sewing everything gets to be a pain after a while. The two I have been looking at seem to fit the bill for me.

One is the Brother LX 3125. It has 35 stitch functions and is right at $60.

Number two is the Janome 11543. Boasting 43 stitch functions and a $60 pricetag.

I'm leaning towards the Brother brand. I know the brand and trust their machines.

I do have a third option. Steal my mother's machine. Haha.

Once I get a machine, posts of the projects I do will go up as I get them done.

Boredom, Vintage Shops, and Wedding Rings

2010-01-04T03:15:00.000-05:00

I'm still around. Being bored out of my skull. Thankfully, I can go back to work tomorrow. I got a haircut the other day. It's bad. Really bad, but it'll grow. So, to make myself feel better about my bad haircut, I'm going to dye it. I haven't decided on a color yet, but am leaning towards red.

There's a vintage shop closing down and selling everything for $10 or less. I am a female and needless to say, I went shopping. I got a Tocca dress, an awesome frilly jacket, a cute summery skirt, and a pair of peacock feather earrings. I just need to go back and snatch the red sari they had, if it's still there. I hope it is.

Wedding planning is still progressing at a good rate for how far off we are from the big day. I have invitations, R.S.V.P. cards, and most of the directions sheet typed up. A dear friend, Ash over at The Thing About Daisies..., is sending me some paper samples so I can play with the colors more. The color scheme is currently based on peacock feathers. I sent a picture of the invitation mock-up to T and... he liked it. Finally, something he likes. Last night we did some pseuo-band shopping on Etsy. It was a lot of fun and we found some very nice rings. I'm partial to a titanium band with an inset pinstripe of silver from TitaniumKnights. I'd rather the silver stripe to be white gold to match my engagement ring. There are a couple of bands that T liked as well.

These pictures are taken from TitaniumKnights.

My pick for me.

Titanium 2mm Wide Silver Inlay

Two options for T.

Titanium Ring with Two White Gold Inlays

Titanium Ring Bevel Cut 1mm offset Silver Inlay

Allow Me To Drool A Moment

2009-12-08T20:25:00.000-05:00

Over the Calypso Skirt over at ModCloth. It is absolutely gorgeous and I could totally rock it with this pair of Victorian style boots I have. A petticoat and over-skirt combo that can be worn separately. Don't forget the touch of corsetry!

Here are the pictures.

Isn't it lovely?

I'm in lurve with it. It is priced at $54.99 and sadly, currently out of stock. I can't wait to get mine in a small.

Update 12/12 - Back in stock. Sah-weet!

2009-12-06T08:10:00.000-05:00

Yes, we set a date! I'm so excited about it, too! And, the date is...

... April Fool's Day 2011.

Can you say awesome?

Yeah, we're awesome.

And, I Make My Return

2009-12-01T04:19:00.000-05:00

First off, I am in love with California. I had a great week there and being with T made it that much better.

So, here goes the run down:

My first flight was interesting. I only had one moment where my acrophobia kicked in. We were starting our descent into LAX and I had my eyes glued to the football game, so the sudden view of the plane tilting in my periphery startled me a bit. It was all good though. I made it through both airports just fine. After a few minutes of waiting, T found me and I was jumping up and down like a crazy person. It's ok, he still loves me. :D

So, we made the drive to Lompoc that night and got settled in to just chill for the night. The next day, he took me to meet Papa and Mama Bennett. I love these two people. They were so nice to me even though I was feeling awkey. We went to do some furniture shopping (and snagged a complete bedroom set at a steal of a price!), then went to dinner with Ma and Pa.

T took me to the base beach my second day there. It was cold but so pretty and we were the only ones there. Want to see? Well, here you go!

We spent some time just hanging around, shopping for kitchen things so I could cook, and enjoying each other's company. I sorely miss being able to just hang out with him doing nothing or playing video games. Thanksgiving day was spent with the majority of his shop eating, drinking, and being merry.

And, don't forget the Rockband!

Lots and lots of Rockband.

My next to last day there, we took a trip down to the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Because, I'm a nerd like that.

For my last bit of time left, we went bowling. He is a much better bowler than I. At least I didn't drop the ball.

I enjoyed my trip very much and there are many more pictures that I love. Enjoyed the time with T even more and can't wait to move out there. I miss him very much. Hopefully, it won't be too long before I get to see T again.

Oh Hai

2009-11-15T00:44:00.000-05:00

It's been a while. Sorry, life likes to kick my ass sometimes. So, here's the update.

My brother's birthday was this month. I decided to make him his favorite pie since I had to work all that day. Peanut butter pie. It's delicious. Really. I'll post the recipe later.

I had to work all that day for the Athens Augustana show. It was a good show but I couldn't stop laughing that one of the band members has a smaller ass than I do.

As for school, it's kicking my ass. Between woody ID and Chemistry, I've been busy. I'm also planning on participating the the PLANET competition in the spring.

PLANET is a competition for Horticulture and Landscape Design students held every year with events in plant ID, equipment, design, construction, and other things geared toward the market. It can also come with great connections for the future.

I posted a bit back about the Hort Club trip to Charleston. For the spring they're going to San Diego. I don't think I'll be able to go though. I'll be taking 17 hours of classes and working full-time in the spring. The extra hours are so that I can graduate December of next year like I had planned on. Graduating when I want is more important than the trip to me though. I'm ready to get out to California.

Speaking of California, my flight out there is coming up fast. I'm so excited. Even more excited that T's Sgt asked that I make T-day dinner for the three of us since his wife will be gone. It sucks that she won't be able to be there with her husband for the holiday, but I'm excited none the less.

Today's plan had been to go spelunking with a friend but everyone else bailed on him so no luck today. The trip got postponed till after finals. Yay! I still get to go do this.

I think that's all I've got. Till next time...

peace out.

Oh the Lust

2009-11-01T03:28:00.000-05:00

Laser hair removal at home. I want it. Having sensitive skin does not play well with razors. Enter the TRIA Laser Hair Removal System found at triabeauty.com. Sweepstakes has been entered and eBay has been stalked for one. I want!

Thanks Ashley for the tip.

This is Halloween, This is Halloween

2009-10-31T18:33:00.000-04:00

Mmmm Halloween. One of my favorite days of the year and because I'm a lazy ass I'm not dressing up this year. I have also yet to carve my pumpkins. Maybe, I should get on that, but first to staisfy my Wa-Ho craving.

Ze Dress is Beautiful

2009-10-28T05:42:00.000-04:00

It is absolutely perfect actually. I don't even need to make a train for it. I love it. It was a rather interesting wedding dress shopping experience. I was browsing a designer's website that a friend tipped me off to and the picture made my jaw drop. So, I went on a hunt for it and finally found one in Dalton, GA @ Eva Mae Formals. If you're shopping for formalwear and you're in that area, go to them!! They were so helpful and nice to me. It turned out that the only dress that had in the style I wanted was the color I wanted, my size, and they shipped it to me, all for a total of $200. Amazing deal, amazing shop to work with.

So, the make my own train idea is out, gone, not being thought about anymore. Woo-hoo! I already have my something old as well to go along with that tradition. It's the necklace I wore when T and I went to his prom almost 6 years ago. I already have an idea about shoes, hair, and makeup.

I'm excited and happy about all of this. But, most of all I'm happy that I will be spending my life with the one I love.

I'm In Love

2009-10-27T00:16:00.000-04:00

The trip to South Carolina was ah-may-zing. Really, I'm in love with Charleston now. So, here's the quickie breakdown of the trip.

Day 1

- Riverbanks Zoo & Garden

- Charleston

Day 2

- Alejandro's Garden

- Demetre Park

- Private Garden 2

- Middleton Place

I had a blast and took many more pictures than I posted. I plan on going back someday.

In other news, my wedding dress came in the mail today!!! I have yet to open the box because I promised my MOH (maid of honor) that I would wait to open it till she could be here too since we didn't do the whole in store wedding dress shopping. I hope she calls soon. This box is staring at me. It wants me to open it.

And finally, I have decided on how I want to carve my pumpkin. I'm going to do a wraparound scene of Rivendell. This is going to be tricky but fun.

I hope you all had as good a weekend as I did.

Charleston

2009-10-24T06:20:00.000-04:00

Yes, Hocus Pocus. That was our movie tonight. The theater nearly got to half capacity, which is generally not seen unless we're doing a sneak peek. Good choice University Union, good choice.

Dress update: the shop couldn't find a train for my dress. So, I got the dress anyways and am going to make the train. This is going to be fun and the dress will be something that no one else has.

On the workout front, I still haven't had a chance to get out and go do a workout. Likely won't be able to till next week. Definitely going to get at least one workout in next week.

I guess that's it for the day. Off to do some studying and hit the sack.

I've Put a Spell On You and Now You're Mine

2009-10-23T03:05:00.000-04:00

Yes, Hocus Pocus. That was our movie tonight. The theater nearly got to half capacity, which is generally not seen unless we're doing a sneak peek. Good choice University Union, good choice.

Dress update: the shop couldn't find a train for my dress. So, I got the dress anyways and am going to make the train. This is going to be fun and the dress will be something that no one else has.

On the workout front, I still haven't had a chance to get out and go do a workout. Likely won't be able to till next week. Definitely going to get at least one workout in next week.

I guess that's it for the day. Off to do some studying and hit the sack.

Houston, We Have a Problem

2009-10-22T00:47:00.000-04:00

So, there's been a slight hiccup with my wedding gown. The shop I've been dealing with didn't realize when I bought it to be shipped that it does not have the detachable train with it. As soon as they realized this, they called me and apologized, as well as offered to refund my money immediately. I asked them if they could hold off on that and see if they could track down a train for me. If they can't, I've contacted someone on etsy.com to see if they could make the train for me.

Hopefully, this will all workout for me in the end. 'Cause I really want that dress.

Goals

2009-10-18T19:59:00.000-04:00

I posted the other day that I got my wedding dress. The thing about that dress is that I'm an inch too big in the waist for it. No big deal really. I have over a year to lose that inch, but I've wanted to start working out regularly for a while now. I get a good bit of walking done everyday running back and forth from classes and work. But at this point, I want to do more. Having free access to a full gym a five minute walk from my house helps, too.

To start out, I'll just do regular old situps, pushups, and running/jogging. These I can do at home and across the street at the trails that are there. Now I just have to find the time.

Achievement Unlocked

2009-10-16T20:31:00.000-04:00

Yes, I got it. The dress I love, in the color I want, that is my size. Dress + tax + shipping = a grand total of $200. This one was fate.

On a side note, I may have found a photographer as well, but this will have to be discussed with T. It's a friend of mine who does great work, and I would love to be able to help a friend build his portfolio some more. He even said that he would travel. Well, I can tell you, the location area that I'm thinking of is Ah-mazing to visit. I think this is a good start even though we haven't set a date yet other than sometime after I graduate in December of next year.

Entertainment Hidden in Class Notes

2009-10-16T03:59:00.000-04:00

Just a few gems from my Woody ID class notes.

Boston Ivy - The Ivy of the Ivy League

To get a Lady Bank's Rose to bloom you have to threaten it, make it angry.

Oaks are promiscuous.

Water oaks are EVIL.

Ok, back to studying. Three tests in three days. Yeah, it's midterm week.

Back to blogging.

2009-10-10T04:35:00.000-04:00

I had one ages ago but didn't keep up with it. Now, I think I'm ready to have another go at it.

Just a little introduction. I'm a student majoring in Horticulture at the University of Georgia and the fiancee of an Airman. While I'm here in Athens, he is stationed in California and I hope to finish school by December of next year and join him out there. I am so very excited that I will be spending my life with the person I fell in love with way back in 7th grade. It's going to be an amazing journey and I can't wait to start it.

Now on to the purpose for this blog. It is to get my thoughts out there, wedding ideas, vents and frustrations, and the joys in my life. Time to start that journey!