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So, I got my birthday gift from the hubs early... And now I can mark off one of my resolutions!!!

Say hello to my beautiful new friend!

What's on your wish list?

I'm a HUGE fan of the Amazon wish list. I love adding things from their website, but I also love being able to add things from OTHER websites with their "Add to Wish List" browser add-on! Currently (who am I kidding, it's always like this), my wish list is a crazy amalgam of tidbits from everywhere. It's overly stocked with Kate Spade purses, Kindle books, and random gadgets.

Here are a few highlights:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BW6LY2Y/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3KUOG9X905Y4D&coliid=IKA7DHNC5DS99

I'd love a new Digital SLR. I love my Rebel, but it's getting old... I'd love to upgrade to one that does video (though I've been against this forever) because it would be so nice to just take one camera around on vacations.

http://4thtrimesterbodiesproject.bigcartel.com/product/pre-order-book

 

This pre-order for the 4th Trimester Bodies Project book by an old friend. Her project is amazing, and I feel like she's doing wonders to help women love their bodies after childbirth! Go check it out, people!

 

 

http://www.6pm.com/converse-chuck-taylor-all-star-slip-black-electric-blue

 

These shoes. I have a pair of grey ones with black pinstripes that I wore almost every day during my pregnancy. I blew out the side of them, and they may or may not smell like Oscar the Grouch's house, but I love them. I LOVE the slip on Chuck Taylor's because who wants to tie shoes anyways? (Men's size 7, if you're wondering). 

 

 http://shop.a-maccessories.com/Candy-Striped-Hoo-Bans-SUHOOPH-562.htm

Because why wouldn't I want these candy striped IU sunglasses?

 

http://www.overstock.com/Jewelry-Watches/Tressa-Sterling-Silver-Whale-Tail-Necklace/3439841/product.html

 

 This is just adorable.

And finally, to further along my obsession with all things dachshunds: 

 

http://www.etsy.com/listing/80671470/weiner-dog-dachshund-sausage-dog

Note: I didn't link to any of the millions of purses or books on here because well, books aren't that exciting to look at, and I've already talked enough about purses!

So what's on your wish list?

Sometimes...

Sometimes my dog does an upside down Thriller dance by a hedgehog pillow...

No wonder.

No wonder i can't lose weight...but this mini pie is going to be delicious. Sorry... Not sorry.

Weekends

Weekends used to be about going out, hanging out, shopping, working, traveling, lazing around. Especially lazing around. Now? Every minute is busy without even leaving the house! I'm thankful my husband is home with us on the weekends all day! I love our family time, and rarely do I miss those old weekends (except I really do miss Lazy Sundays...)

Eating monster... There's nothing that gets in his way of devouring food...

And no food he refuses to eat!

Because he's such a good eater, it means we usually end the meal with a thorough wipe down orrrr a bath...

And then there's these two... Fighting over the only sunny spot in the house!

Welcome, 2014.

This is a blog just for me. A place where I can unleash a flurry of thoughts, ideas, plans, comments, photos, lists, or whatever I need to get out. It will probably be more random than you'd like. It'll probably be more random than I'd like it to be, but we'll see.


For the first post, I'm putting down in words what some of my plans/resolutions are for 2014. I'm never great at tracking what I want to do, but maybe this here blog will hold me more accountable? Again, we'll see.

1. Get a "real" haircut every two months or so:

http://haircuttingprofessional.blogspot.com/

 I've got a really bad habit of not getting haircuts. I have a major tendency to just let it grow and grow. Then one day, I'll decide I need it cut, and I'll just go chop it off to my shoulders and start over. A couple months ago, my MIL bought me a gift certificate to her new hair stylist. I've vowed to continue meeting with her every couple of months, even though it's an arm and a leg more than my traditional visit to Great Clips.

2. Buy "nice" makeup and an "investment" purse.
I have always bought makeup at the drugstore. Now that I'm in my 30s and my hormones are still outta whack from baby/birth control, I've decided I should maybe invest in some quality makeup. I haven't done much research on this yet, but I'm open to any suggestions!
Similarly, I have never owned a "nice" purse. I usually buy them on sale from Target or some other store online. Nothing wrong with them, but I never have loved one. I find I'll use one for a long time because it does the job, but I'm just not sold on it. I'd love to find a purse (I'm looking at you Kate Spade and Michael Kors) that I can use for every day stuff, travel, and also maybe hold a diaper and wipes or something else for my little man.
Current lusts are:

http://goo.gl/nuZ5bC

 http://goo.gl/leiPOv

 http://goo.gl/u3OUKJ

 http://goo.gl/tuodbx

3. Lose 15 pounds.

I had a baby in 2013. I guess I need to lose this baby weight?

4. Visit a new city and state.

Growing up, my family didn't travel. My husband's family ALWAYS travels. I've now caught the travel bug. It's awesome. A month after I come back from any vacation, I'm ready to plan the next one. Like seriously, I make packing lists for at least a month before I'm actually set to leave. It's bad. This year, I'd love to pick a new city AND a new state (can be the same trip) to visit. See new sights, do new things, etc. I'm open to suggestions!

http://goo.gl/LHL55f

5. Can be combined with #4: Take another road trip.

Last fall, my husband and I took our then 7 month old baby from Indiana to Panama City Beach, Florida. It was awesome. We stopped once on the way down (overnight), but we actually made the whole trip in one shot on the way back. That probably won't happen again, but I love being a passenger. I've perfected the art of out-the-window photography, so I use my skills a lot on the road. Something about just driving somewhere is so great. 

http://lnt.org/blog/guide-smooth-road-trip

6. Pay off at least two credit cards.
Now many of you may be like, "She uses two cards??" Yes. I have used a lot. And I'm smarter now, I hope. But paying for your own way through a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree, you make stupid money mistakes. Or at least I did.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Credit_card

7. Donate 10 bags to Goodwill or other charity.

Again, you're thinking, "She has enough stuff she CAN donate that much?" Yes, I do. Between clothes that don't/won't fit anymore, old household goods, and stuff from my husband and baby, we can definitely do this over the year. 

http://goo.gl/HPOSqs

8. Buy a new car or start researching for a new(er) car in 2015. 

I drive a 2004 Dodge Stratus with just over 100,000 miles. My husband's car? A 2001 Toyota Corolla with a few thousand miles LESS than mine. Neither is big enough for two adults, a car seat and baby, baby stuff, and our two 11 pound dogs. We need to make the switch.

9. Try three new Bloomington restaurants.

We are lucky to have so many exotic cuisine options in our town. Yet we rarely venture out to new places. My goal this year is to try at least three of the places we've never been to. One I'd love to try? Malibu Grill!

http://www.malibugrill.net/

10. Go to a show/play/musical/concert/etc of MY choosing.

My husband is a devoted phan of certain bands - meaning he goes to see them in any city he can. I have a couple of bands I really like, but I tend to be more passive when it comes to deciding to go somewhere or see something. This year I'd love to speak up and go to more concerts, or to a play, or to whatever seems interesting! 

http://goo.gl/3bxRZK

So there you have it. Seems like a lot, but am I asking too much? Probably...