That "Sunday Night Feeling" Strikes Again

"You know that feeling you get on a Sunday where you just have the whole day to yourself, and it's been great, and then you remember you have to go to school the next day, so it ruins the rest of the night? I have to go home tomorrow, and so I've got that feeling. It's like Sunday night."

-Peyton from One Tree Hill

(I don't go to school Sunday through Thursday. Only Friday and Saturday, but you get the point).

No matter what, I always get that "Sunday night feeling." Every weekend. It never fails. I always feel sad, angry, frustrated, and even happy at times. It seems like that all I can think about is the week ahead, when I know I should be concentrating on the exact moment. I know that I should be happy, because a) I don't have school and b} I don't work. For whatever reason, I can't help but shake the blues. Seriously, the only thing that I want to do is lay on the couch with the television on and computer on my chest. Daily I always say, "I never get enough time to do what I want" (insert whining). Whether that is true or not, it certainly feels that way. With graduation coming around the corner, these feelings are getting even worse. I'm just ready to put that behind me and move on. It will be such a relief, and I know I will be a happier person because of it.

I am just running on empty.

I am ready for my weekends to be free.

I am so over having to do papers and assignments.

I am ready to be done.

These feelings combined with other feelings that I am having, is not necessarily making it easy for me to be "fun." I have all these ideas and plans on things I want hubby and I to do. However, when the time actually comes, I don't want to. I feel like being lazy and using what free time I have to regroup.

Then again, hubby always cracks jokes or makes funny faces and tries to make me laugh, in order for me to forget about my "feelings" for awhile. I mean, the "feelings" are still there, but I guess there really is no point to think about it constantly. Worrying doesn't do anything productive. It just causes you to lose a moment, where you could have been happy. (Must continue to tell myself this). Hubby always reminds me that I don't want to regret not doing something or look back and wish I had. He also reminds me that once I get to wherever we planned go, I will have fun (which is true).

I am glad that hubby is encouraging me to get out and have more fun. If it wasn't for him, I probably would just be locked in my house, until I had to be somewhere. It seems like "free time" is rare for me, and that something is always coming up. There are so many things I have to do and want to do, I just want to be able to fit it all in and still be happy. Sometimes it is just impossible. 

But you know what? When I do actually go out, when I don't want to, I always have fun. Plus, I never look back and regret it. Sometimes, it's hard getting to that point, but after I do, we have a blast.

I know that "Sunday night feeling" won't last forever, but there so many more that I can take. With the help of the hubby, it makes it a little more bearable. With the encouragement of my hubby, it helps me realize that that "Sunday night feeling" will (soon) be a thing of the past.

Is It Seriously Almost November? Well, How's That Fall Bucket List Coming Anyways..

photo source: here. button made by me

I did a list for this past summer and thought I should do another list for this fall. I first posted this list about a month ago. Shall we see how I'm doing? Let's see...

1. Send out thank you cards for the wedding. It's been while. Oops!
I need to get on this ASAP. 

2. Receive at least 3 A's and 1 B for my last module in graduate school.

I have only completed 1 out of the 3 classes, and still have three internship classes left (which I guess you can consider as a fourth class). Classes will end on November 19 and internship on December 5. So far, I have received 1 A. 

3. Graduate with my master's degree.

December 2011. 43 days baby! 

4. Graduate with magna cum laude.

Currently, I have a 3.8 GPA! 

5. Pay off at least three of my credit cards.

I've paid off one completely, and another one, only has a little bit left on it. Only 1.5 to go! 

6. Go to the corn maze.

I can't believe we waited this long to go. Hubby and I were going to go this week, but it rained and was stormy. Plus, it was closed. I'm hoping there's good weather, and I get out of class early, so we can go Friday. Nighttime is the best time to go! 

7. Watch "The Thing" in theaters. The prequel to the 1982 movie.

Hubby and I need to get on this. I would much rather go at nighttime, but I guess we can always go to the matinee. 

8. Go to a haunted house.
 We are planning to go sometime between tonight and Monday. The particular one we are going to has two attractions, plus it is all outside. Apparently, there are different paths you can take. Who knows which one is correct? Just have to make it out alive. Haha! This event is part of the park we take Bentley too... 216 acres!

not my photo. from the event's website

not my photo. from the event's website

not my photo. from the event's website

9. Go to a Halloween related event.
I have no idea yet. I'm sure we will come up with something. (not including the corn maze or haunted trail)

 10. Carve a pumpkin.
Going to accomplish it this weekend. What design should I make my pumpkin?

 11. Buy or make yellow and white pillows to go with our grey/yellow/white color scheme in our living room.

I would love to learn how to sew, but I don't know how. I want to learn though!

 12. Finish putting together photobooks for the wedding and purchase to give them as Christmas gifts.

Haven't had the opportunity. I still have time!

 13. Change my name on my driver's license and at the bank.

Finally, I changed my name on my driver's license. Oh yeah, and I got my military ID. Still have got to go by the bank. 

14. Catch up on seasons of 4-5 of Army Wives.

Haven't had the opportunity. 

15. Donate 300 more items to Goodwill. (In the summer, I had a goal of 150 and ended up donating 197 items).

Back around September 26, I got rid of another 117 items. Lately, I haven't had the opportunity to go through anymore clothes. 

16. Make the Anthropologie inspired flowers that I have been planning to make since June.

I think I will be able to do this once classes end in the middle of November.

 17. Make the chevron print rug that I have been planning to make since June.

If I can find one, I am still going to buy it. Anyone know where I can get a rug that looks like this?  

Source: thedesignfile.net via heidi on Pinterest

18. Do something different with my hair.

Got my extensions taken out. 

with extensions

six months later... extensions out!

19. Jump in a piles of leaves.

Haven't found any yet.

 20. Go to Keeneland again (I haven't been in like 2 years).

We were going to go on Military Appreciation Day, but it was cold and rainy. I just wanted to stay home, since I don't have a lot of free time.

 21. Bake my Guess Again cookies (Haven't in over a year or so).

I've made cupcakes, but not the Guess Again cookies.

 22. Organize the two guest bedrooms.

 Once again, I haven't had the time. 

23. Read three books.

I started reading, "The Secret Lives of Hoarders," by Matt Paxton, because I love the show Hoarders. I have been so busy that the last thing that I want to do is read.

I still have until December 21. It's totally doable, if I don't become lazy and forget about it.




And just cause I have to throw it in there... After two years, in just 22 days, my weekends are officially mine again!

Mad for e.l.f. Makeup: The Story of a First Time User

Last weekend, I woke up to find Living Social offering $30 worth of e.l.f. makeup for $15 (studio and mineral). I haven't tried it, but I have especially heard good things from Lindsey @ The Bargain Blonde. I figured I would try it, so I decided I would what any normal girl would do... I bought two.

I think I kind of went overboard and ended up placing three orders. (One order was $7.95, which included $1.95 for shipping. The second order was $11.95, which included $30 off and $6.95 for shipping. The third order was $6.95, which included shipping only, plus the $30 off).

1. e.l.f. Essential Shimmering Facial Whip in Persimmon: $1.00

2. e.l.f. Essential Matte Finisher Clear Nail Polish: $2.00

3. e.l.f. Essential Plumping Lip Glaze in Oasis: $1.00

4. e.l.f. Essential Dramatic Lash Kit in Black: $1.00

5. e.l.f. Essential Lipstick in Nostalgic: $1.00

6. e.l.f. Studio Tinted Moisturizer SPF 20 in Porcelain: $3.00

7. e.l.f. Studio Mineral Face Primer: $6.00

8. e.l.f. Studio Body Shimmer in Mystic Moonlight: $3.00

  

9. e.l.f. Mineral Eyeshadow Primer in Sheer: $3.00

10. e.l.f. Studio Under Eye Concealer & Highlighter in Fair/Glow: $3.00

11. e.l.f. Studio Eye Primer & Liner Sealer in Natural: $3.00

12. e.l.f. Studio Cream Eyeshadow in Purple Pleaser: $3.00

13. e.l.f. Studio Bronzers in Golden Bronzer: $3.00

14. e.l.f. Studio Concealer in Ivory: $3.00

15. e.l.f. Essential Nail Polish in Golden Goddess: $2.00

16. e.l.f. Essential Eye Makeup Remover Pads: $1.00

17. e.l.f. Studio Cream Eyeliner in Black: $3.00

18. e.l.f. Studio Matte Eyeshadow in Brick: $3.00

19. e.l.f Studio Brush Shampoo: $3.00

20. e.l.f. Studio Makeup Remover Cleansing Cloths: $3.00

21. e.l.f. Studio Cream Blush in Flirt: $6.00

22. e.l.f. Studio Makeup Mist & Set: $3.00

23. e.l.f. Essential Liquid Eyeliner in Black: $1.00

24. e.l.f. Essential Waterproof Eyeliner Pen in Black: $1.00

25. e.l.f. Studio Lengthening & Volumizing Mascara in Black: $3.00

26. e.l.f. Studio Matte Lip Color in Coral: $3.00

27. e.l.f. Studio Lip Primer & Plumper in Clear/Natural: $3.00

Have any of you tried e.l.f.? If so, what products are your favorites?

More in depth reviews coming soon over specific products, as in next week!

Ooh La La Lauren (Hobo International Clutch Wallet)

I first saw this wallet on Pink Lou Lou's blog, and immediately fell in love. I begin checking Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, the actual Hobo International website, and anywhere else that sold them. Since then, I have found pretty decent deals, but the wallet was never in a color that I wanted.

I am a member of Rue La La, Haute Look, the Outnet, Beyond the Rack, and even more. These are websites that have several boutiques of designer brands at discounted prices. These boutiques usually last for a day or two, and a lot of the items sell out quick. Quick is as soon as the boutique opens. 

If you aren't a member and would like to be invited. Just leave me your email.

Anywho, I saw on October 10 that one of the upcoming boutiques was Hobo International. I anticipated that the wallet would likely be at least 50% off, which it was. I set my reminder to be notified on October 10 at 11am. Luckily, my schedule was rearranged and I was able to purchase it as soon as it was available to purchase. There were different styles and colors, along with other types of items to purchase, besides wallets. I had to act quick, because I did not want it to sell out. I was torn between the canary yellow and UK blue, so I went with the UK blue.

Two weeks later, it finally arrived...

I present to you, the Hobo 'Lauren' International Clutch Wallet in Cobalt.

I am extremely bad about keeping a messy wallet. I am also digging around through all the receipts to find either a) my driver's license or b) my debit card. Hubby has even paid for stuff, because I have taken so long to find it. Trust me, it wasn't even a big wallet. Now, that I have this, I have no excuse but to stay organized!

One Day. Twenty-Four Hours. One Photo Every Hour

I originally saw this idea on Tara's blog. How it works: take a picture for every hour in the day. It sounded like fun, so last week I did it (Sunday, October 16). Perfect timing, since hubby was at drill, I woke up with him and got to document my day. Exciting stuff, I tell you.

1. Woke up to find a Groupon in my city of Plato's Closet ($20 worth of clothes for $10), so I bought three.

2. I received my mini moo cards on October 14, and two days later (which these pictures were taken), my dog had carried the box from the living room into the bedroom.

3. Box is all chewed up. Bad puppy!

4. A coupon on Living Social for e.l.f. cosmetics. I have heard good things and ended up buying two of the coupons ($30 worth of makeup for $15).

5. Catching up on Grey's Anatomy.

6. Changed my layout from two columns to three again.

7. Playing with my doggie. I blinded him with the flash. Oops!

8. The breakfast of champions: diet coke and bacon.

9. Decided to take off my nail polish and paint them a different color.
10. Received my Living Social coupons and decided to go shopping!
11. Took off the color I painted, and decided to go with what I had on previously.
12. Put my makeup on for the day.

13. Bentley and I took a trip to hubby's parent's' house, so I could wrap his presents.

14. Wrapping hubby's presents.

15. Bentley playing with Hartley's (hubby's parent's dog) Choctofish.

16. Hubby is out of drill!

17. Applebees for dinner.

18. Driving back to our house.

19. Watching the new episode of "Tough Love: Miami." Love this show!

20. Stocking up on snacks!

21. Letting hubby have on of his presents early.

22. Bath time!

23. Eating some snacks.

24. Watching "Why Am I Still Single?" Won't be watching it again.

And I just had to include a picture from the day of the happiest dog ever!

It's That Time Again...

I know. I know. I know it is only October, but it's that time of year again... As in, the Shutterfly Christmas cards promotion that is available to bloggers. 

 

Last year, I used this same offer. In 2010, I received 50 Christmas cards for only $8.47. What an awesome deal! I saved $104.50. Can't beat that! There are so many designs to choose from based on the look you are wanting to create. Obviously, I chose one that was a Christmas photo card. Now, I just have to pick one out for 2011. I'm thinking a family portrait, including hubby and I's furchild, Bentley.

 

Shutterfly is extremely fast and reliable. I had placed my order on November 27, it shipped on November 29, and arrived on December 1. This was with the regular shipping too!

 

 

This year (again), they are giving bloggers opportunity to receive 25 free cards. Want in on this? Go here and sign up, then wait for the email and blog. Voila!

I'm Obsessed

I'm obsessed... with graduation that is. I am counting down the days until graduation. Not only graduation, but to when I get my weekends back, when I can start a new chapter, and the list goes on. 

I can tell you that it is extremely frustrating to work all week and then to sit in class five hours on a Friday and seven hours on a Saturday. I value you my "me" time. "Me" time just me being alone with my computer and not saying a word to anyone.  Sometimes it is just impossible to get with one "official, whole" day off, which is Sunday (my least favorite day of the week next to Monday). 

One of the things that I am looking forward to having my weekends back, like I said before. No longer will I have to get up early. I can make plans during the hours of 9am and 4pm. A lot of people in my real life tell me that it would not be bad going to class on weekends. Maybe to them, it would not bother them. But let me tell you this, it gets old. Trust me. 

For now, I am trying not to procrastinate. Yeah right. I just want to hurry up and be finished. I know it will be here, before I know it, considering how fast this half of the year has flown by. 

It will only be a matter of time...

 My last official class is Saturday, November 19. Woo! That's a little over 3 weeks, but then after that I only have internship class twice. So, my countdown to having half of my life and soul back is 27 days. 27 days! 

 And only because I am obsessed and really need to know exactly when I am graduating down to the seconds...

It updates as soon as you press "now" under the start date. The countdown (obviously) counts down from how many months to work days to even seconds. 

If I can make it to November 19, then I can make it to December 10. School will be basically over by then. I don't want to wish my life away, as I have been told in the past, but I cannot wait!

Change

Lately, I have felt a certain way. As much as I want to write about it, I simply can't. You just never know who is reading or may come across this. I can't go into full detail on my blog until sometime later. For now, I'll let Pinterest do the talking.

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Celebrating Hubby's Birthday: Bentley Style

I don't know about you, but this has been a long week, and I had Monday and Tuesday off. Even though, I still have class this weekend, I think of it as having a break from life. Even though, I would much rather be sitting at home. Wouldn't we all though? 

We celebrated hubby's birthday with the family on his actual birthday. The Sunday before, I gave hubby one of his presents. I even had it delievered to his parent's house, because I was afraid that the package would state the name of the company. And the name of the company would be pretty obvious *cough* NFL *cough* Detroit Lions. Weirdly enough, it wasn't. I even showed him that I was buying it for him. This is what I like to call the decoy gift.

For those who don't know, we can't keep a secret from each other and that includes gifts. We give hints galore trying to get the person to guess, until they eventually do. See Taylor Swift tickets, blog book, Kindle, and the list goes on. This even includes the engagement and honeymoon. 

I kept giving hubby clues to the real gift, but he knew I was up to something. He knew there was something else. There was actually. I was originally going to buy him the Xbox 360 game, Rage, but he went ahead and bought it (after I told him that I had not yet). So, I ended up buying the new Batman game that was released.  

I thought I had him fooled, so when the family got together, I had his parents bring the real gift. He could tell it was my gift, due to the wrapping job. I make it look good, but boy, do I love tape! Bentley had ate a pair of hubby's black Sperrys, and he said he never saw any in stores after he bought that pair. I decided to go online, and there was quite a few to choose from. I decided to go with the black suede Sperrys.

His mom made yummy cheesecake, while I made cupcakes (vanilla, chocolate, and marbled).

Thanks to Bentley, I now know what I am getting hubby for Christmas.

woke up at 3am on october 20 (two days after hubby's birthday and 10 days after he received this replacement one) to find Bentley gnawing on it.

It Pays To Blog and Tweet...Seriously

If you aren't on klout than you need to be. If you are unsure of klout and what it is, then go read the guest post on Tara @ Fabulous but Evil's blog. It has all the details for the inquiring minds.

Probably the best thing about the site is the perks! I was eligible for the 100 free mini business cards from MOO. The only that I had to pay for was shipping, which was only $5. Instead, of having my own personal photos on the cards, I decided to choose the pre-made designs. I also opted to have all the cards have a different design. I definitely forsee myself ordering from them in the future.

I already get work-related business cards through my job. I thought it would be a great idea to put my social media information on it like Tara did. You just never know when the perfect opportunity will arise to pass them out.

I could not be happier with them. I love getting stuff in the mail, even though it is stuff I already ordered. Makes me really excited! 

My Klout Profile Page: here

 Last week, I also won a giveaway. Tracy-Girl @ Then I Got to Thinking... hosted a giveaway from Pop Scent. I chose the Miss Dior Cherie! It arrived this past Monday, and I'm loving it!