Catching Up.

This was actually recorded April 22. Why it wasn't posted until now. . . I have no clue! I uploaded it to my blog then! Anyhow. . .enjoy.

♥ Sara

"You've got a lot of choices. If getting out of bed in the morning is a chore and you're not smiling on a regular basis, try another choice."

-Steven D. Woodhull

Makeup.

Day 29 - [04.20.10]

This is all the makeup I wear on a regular basis, the only thing that might change is the color of my eyeshadow and if my lip ring is in I rarely wear the lip gloss because it gets on the ring and annoys me. Let's see, I'll tell you a bit about my collection in the order that it is applied.

The compact is CoverGirl blush. It is the closest to just a nude as I could get. I started wearing it when I was sick and needed some color in my face so I didn't look like a walking dead person. Seriously.

The brown pencil is an eyebrow pencil. I use it (most of the time) to fill in my eyebrows. Part of the reason I do this is because they are kinda thin, the other part is because they are kinda light. The latter was the bigger issue when I first started using it because I was dying my hair black and I had light eyebrows, yeah, it looked weird.

The gray tube with the silver applicator is my eyeshadow. I have used strictly Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush eye shadow for years now. I love it. I wear the dark gray or the dark brown the majority of the time but I have all kinds of colors, so when I'm feeling up to it I can change it up.

The black Line Stilleto tube is the liquid eyeliner I use to line my lids and the corners of my eyes. I have tried various liquid liners over the years and I have decided that this is my favorite. I really like how it goes on and that the applicator doesn't fall apart like some other brands have.

Then I put on my kohl eyeliner on the rims of my eyes. I have used Rimmel Jet Black Kohl Eyeliner for YEARS. In fact, I know that it was the first kohl eyeliner I ever used and I have never felt the need to try a different one.

Finally I finish my eyes with mascara. I have used SO MANY brands of mascara over the years. I finally fell in love with one (Max Factor something. . . ) and then the stupid company discontinued selling their products in the US. So I tried a couple others and have decided that I really really like Maybelline Lash Stilletto. It works really well and I like how it looks. :)

Then, on days that I work usually, I apply CG Wetslicks AmazeMint lip gloss throughout the day. I love the AmazeMint line. It's put out by Crest and CoverGirl and is minty, so it makes my lips feel awesome AND it freshens my breath.

Ok, well that's all for my makeup! :D

Song of the Day:

All the Same by Sick Puppies

[This is the official video, but I liked the video for Free Hugs as well. The first time I heard Sick Puppies was when I saw the Free Hugs video years ago. I would watch the video repeatedly to hear the song, then I eventually bought Sick Puppies first CD. I actually really liked the whole CD, and there's a chance you might see them show up in my song of the days in the future.]

♥ Sara

"Taking joy in living is a woman's best cosmetic." -Rosalind Russell

New Shoes.

Day 28 - [04.19.10]

These are my new work shoes!!! While I was in Kalamazoo I went shopping like I said I would and got new shoes for work. They are so comfortable. Thus far I don't think I have had more comfortable shoes. This is by far a good thing. I will have to stand for a minimum of 8 hours a day when I start at the Dockside, so I will need incredibly comfortable shoes. I honesty love these ones.

Song of the Day:

Chicken Fried by Zac Brown Band

[This song was playing when I got out of work. It puts me in a good mood and so I cranked it up and rolled the windows down. It's a good song, with a good beat and it's just one of those songs that instantly makes me happy when I hear it.]

♥ Sara

"Funny that a pair of really nice shoes make us feel good in our heads - at the extreme opposite end of our bodies." -Levende Waters

Laundry.

Day 27 - [04.18.10]

Ahh, laundry. I tend to wait FOREVER to do my laundry, until it builds up and I really need something. Well since I don't have that many pairs of work pants I tend to have to do laundry more often than I used to. But this is about four or five loads of laundry. Plus the towels that I had already folded and put away. Oh and my socks, underwear and bras are already put away.

The worst part about all of it is that when you walk in my upstairs bedroom, aka the closet, you can't even tell that clothes are missing. I know, I know, I have issues with clothes. Maybe one day I will post a picture of my upstairs room and you can see the issue with clothes and shoes all in one. :)

Song of the Day:

Sober by P¡nk

[I love P¡nk, just in case you didn't already know that. I was listening to a bunch of her music while working on folding my laundry. This one isn't my favorite, but I'm saving the others for days they have meanings other than just that I like them. I highly doubt that this one will ever have more of a meaning than that I like it. So, I decided that it would be the song for today. :) ]

♥ Sara

"Women usually love what they buy, yet hate two-thirds of what is in their closets." -Mignon McLaughlin, The Neurotic's Notebook, 1960

Breathe.

Day 26 - [04.17.10]

I know I took a picture of my "Shit Happens" necklace in the last 365 project. I felt that it was significant enough to use for another shot. I love this necklace, or at least these charms. The charm spins and reads "SHIT HAPPENS" while spinning. But while stationary it looks like that. I found the charm in a bead shop in Kalamazoo and I bought every single one that they had in stock. I have made a bunch of them for gifts and a few for myself as well.

Also "shit happens" has become one of my many sayings. And this weekend was a perfect time to use it like 100 times in conversation. Plus, spinning the necklace is my favorite thing to do when I'm bored, or frustrated, or tired, or thinking. . . so it came in handy. :)

Song of the Day:

Breathe by Taylor Swift featuring Colbie Calliat

[I left Kalamazoo at least a day early (I may have left Monday had my work schedule allowed it and had I wanted to stay that long.). And in doing so, I heard this song on the way home and wrote it down in my little notebook so I wouldn't forget to use it for my song of the day. No, I didn't just go through a break-up but it felt even worse than one driving home. I couldn't help but feel like I lost two of my closest friends this weekend, like my relationships with them would never be the same. I really hope I'm wrong, but I'm not sure that I am. I couldn't wait to get back to my life here and attempt to forget about my weekend. I was not prepared for it in any sense of the word. I thought I would be able to handle seeing Justin and Katie together, and I could (barely) when they weren't all over each other. Unfortunately, that wasn't all of the time.

I guess this will be where I vent about my weekend. . . .

The first night, it was awkward and I actually ended up staying at another friend's house. The second day was awkward and thankfully I talked to Nick for a bit before he went to work, which really helped. But the night was just plain awful. I couldn't handle it. It hurt. Seeing them together just felt like betrayal all over again and made me nauseous. Luckily, I had a couple friends in Kalamazoo to talk to to make me feel better and allow me to vent out some frustration and pain, then when Nick got out of work I got to talk to him for a while and he listened to me vent, sympathized, gave me advice, made me happy and took my mind off the situation. After I was done talking to him, I was able to make it through the rest of the night.

I'm not sure why it affected me as much as it did. Maybe because for the past three months they have refused to talk to me about each other, even though they do talk to me, so I have had no opportunity to get used to or prepare for it. Maybe because they act just like they did when Justin and I were together, but adding in kissing and a little more touching. Maybe because we all saw this coming and for months they told me that nothing would ever happen between them, which was the only reason I didn't flip out more a long time ago about how they acted toward one another when we were together. So now it's like throwing salt in a wound. Maybe because general PDA, and ignoring other people while being all over each other in their presence, annoys me. I would say maybe because I'm jealous, which I'm sure that is what some of you are thinking, but that's not it at all.

I'm really not jealous of whatever they have going on. I have my life. I am happy with my life. I am happy with what is going on in it, and that's why I left an awkward and hurtful situation to come back to said life and be happy. And in all honesty, within a half hour of being home, I was perfectly content. To me, that says something. That says, for the time being, I know where I need to be. That says, for the time being, I know what I need to be doing. That says, for the time being, I know what makes me happy. That says, for the time being, I know who makes me happy. And that says that for me, I made the right choice in leaving early and coming back home. No regrets. Ever.]

♥ Sara

"Sadness flies on the wings of the morning and out of the heart of darkness comes the light." -Jean Giraudoux

Happy Fries.

Day 25 - [04.16.10]

Krissi was drawing pictures on my fries with ketchup for me when we were at the Roadhouse for Katie's birthday party. The real significance of this picture is that I don't know how I would have gotten through the night without her. I'm sure I could have, but it wouldn't have been as easy. I really, really appreciate her, probably more than she realizes. Last night was rather rough on me and I do believe I will be posting about this more later, but for now I will leave it at that and say that it was Krissi, Caitlin and Nick that got me through it. I am incredibly thankful for good friends, and know that they don't come around often, so that makes me even more appreciative.

Song of the Day:

Telephone by Lady Gaga featuring Beyonce

[I guess it's a Lady Gaga weekend! I am not a Lady Gaga fan and I can barely stand this song. It happened to play on the radio every time I was in the car yesterday, I swear. First with Sarah, Katie and Justin, then with the carload that went shopping prior to the party. And both times, over half of the people in the car hadn't heard it! So, I figured it was worthy of a song of the day slot. Plus it was the only way in hell this song would make the cut!]

♥ Sara

"A good friend is a connection to life - a tie to the past, a road to the future, the key to sanity in a totally insane world." -Lois Wyse

Kalamazoo.

Day 24 - [04.15.10]

Finally reunited with my best friend and back in Kalamazoo! I was so excited (yet nervous) to go back to the 'Zoo. When I got there I listened to Ed Rivet speak, then went out to Bilbo's with the Students for Life group. When I was in college I was the President of the group and love the people in it. It's how I met Katie and Sarah (remember, they made me the awesome cake last year when I was graduating). This picture was taken while at Bilbo's waiting for our pizza. Katie and I tend to take awesome pictures together, usually involving a ridiculous face for at least one of us. And since I am no longer doing the self portrait a day I figured I can use a picture I am in with someone else as my picture of the day. :)

Song of the Day:

Pokerface by Lady Gaga

[While I was on my way down to Kalamazoo I heard this song on the radio. It was one of the million songs that Katie and I had an obsession with over the summer. So I found it appropriate to use for the song of the day, especially when I considered the fact that I hadn't heard the song in FOREVER. I seriously don't remember the last time I heard it, then I just happened to hear it in the hour or so that I wasn't on the phone on my way down. Craziness.]

♥ Sara

"Today, give a stranger one of your smiles. It might be the only sunshine he sees all day." -Quoted in P.S. I Love You, compiled by H. Jackson Brown, Jr.

Comfort Suites.

Day 23 - [04.14.10]

Significance? Well, this is where I am currently working. I won't be there forever, in fact I probably won't even be there for two more weeks. But I really do like it there. . . I like it there a lot. I wasn't hired for the Comfort Suites' front desk though, I was hired for Best Western Dockside front desk, so once the Dockside is open and up and running I will be transferring over to there. Anna, my boss who hired me, wanted me to train at the Comfort Suites with Benny, the guy who I refer to as my boss in all of the rest of my postings. So that's why I have been there for the past three weeks or so. Anyhow, work was a little slow, so I was messing around with my camera and took this picture. :)

Song of the Day:

Alright by Darius Rucker

[This was one of those days where everything just felt right in my life. Dan ended up not making it up because my aunt and his fiancée both got sick on the way up. I was disappointed that I didn't get to see him, but I understood. So I found other things to do with my day after I was done working. And I am just content with where I am in life right now. The only thing that could make it any better would be once I am done with my fire and college classes. :) ]

♥ Sara

"The number one sign you have nothing to do at work: The 4th Division of Paperclips has overrun the Pushpin Infantry and General White-Out has called for a new skirmish." -Fred Barling, "Humorscope"

Baking.

Day 22 - [04.13.10]

I spent a while today after work working on baking. My cousin Dan is coming tomorrow and I told him that I would put together a get-together with the family. So I decided to have it at the fire hall after dinner and serve desserts. So I made brownies, turtle cookie bars (they are by far the best), magic cookies, and Reese's bars. The plate of them in the picture is the plate that I put together to take to my boss. I told him I was going to go home and bake after work and he asked me to bring some in for him. I don't think he actually is expecting me to, but I put together the plate and will be taking it in to him in the morning.

Song of the Day:

According To You by Orianthi

[The first time I heard this song I instantly wrote down part of the lyrics so I could re-listen to it when I get home. If you were to look through my notebook or planner you would find lots of partial lyrics in them. I tend to do that often. Anyhow, I felt this song was very appropriate for my life about now. Minus the fact that I have little to nothing to do with the "you" in my life and quite a bit to do with the "him" in my life right now. That is definitely a good thing. And if I never have anything else to do with the "you" that is perfectly fine with me. :) Anyhow, the song is awesome, or at least I think so. . . so listen to it if you haven't yet.]

♥ Sara

"Life is uncertain. Eat dessert first." -Ernestine Ulmer

Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad!

Day 21 - [04.12.10]

These are my work shoes. I had awesome work shoes that Eliza (one of the four cats) decided to chew up. So, I only had one other pair of good shoes that were not heels, and these are it. They are NOT comfortable and I would not recommend them to anyone to wear for an eight hour day of standing (even though I end up sitting for part of the day, they are still not comfortable). Luckily, I will be getting new shoes when I go to Kalamazoo this weekend, so it will hopefully no longer be an issue of awfully sore feet when I get home from work. :)

Song of the Day:

How Am I Doin' by Dierks Bentley

[This song isn't actually for me. It's more for someone who is really close to me and recently got screwed over. I heard it on the radio today and I instantly thought of him. :) If you are reading this, you know who you are. . . enjoy the song! And know in the long run you are better off! This song got me through a couple break ups. I don't know, I love relating music to my every day life. Period. End of story.]

♥ Sara

"A wedding anniversary is the celebration of love, trust, partnership, tolerance and tenacity. The order varies for any given year." -Paul Sweeney

Bowling.

Day 20 - [04.11.10]

If you know me at all, you know I am incredibly competitive. So when Nick asked me if I wanted to go bowling with him after work, you know I was game. And that I was out to win. I wish you could see the breakdown of my game. I started out on fire, which made me feel good. It made me laugh because when I told him I needed to pick up my shoes he made a comment about how I must be really good. Yeah, I'm not, but while my score was nothing impressive, it was a hell of a lot better than his! And the second game was just as bad. Nick, you need to work on your bowling skills!! :P

In other, nicer, news, bowling in general was fun, as hanging out with him usually is.

Song of the Day:

Smile by Uncle Kracker

[This song is so catchy. I absolutely love when it comes on the radio and I felt that it was very appropriate for my day. I had a fabulous day and I'm not sure that Nick realizes just how great of an evening I had with him, especially with his "real date" comment. :) I'm sure he knows now. . . . I'm pretty sure he blog stalks me even though he doesn't admit it. lol.]

♥ Sara

"Beauty is power; a smile is its sword." -Charles Reade

Happy Birthday Shawnia!

Day 19 - [04.10.10]

This was our last day of practical training for fire school ever. I am rather sad that it is almost over, yet incredibly happy to be done, if that makes any sense. I'll definitely miss seeing the guys on a regular basis, but I'm happy that I will have a large chunk of time freeing up. And I'll be even happier when I know without a doubt that I passed my exam and practical!

In the picture there was a team inside that was calling for more hose, so the guys outside were helping feed the hose in to them. We were doing smoke house training (the house was full of smoke, it's the closest we can get to a real life scenario without lighting a fire). We all went in in teams of two and rescued someone and I played victim a couple times. Man, being the victim is rough. I got drug down stairs head first. And I got the hose turned on on me. And someone ripped my boot off while trying to drag me. Yep. But I enjoyed most every moment of it. :)

Song of the Day:

Blame It On the Alcohol by Jamie Foxx

[I heard this song a couple times that day. Over the summer Katie and I listened to it a lot. That night we went out and celebrated Shawnia's birthday, so I figured it was an appropriate choice for song of the day. :) ]

♥ Sara

"You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. What you'll discover will be wonderful. What you'll discover is yourself." -Alan Alda

Last Snow.

Day 18 - [04.09.10]

I think the last snow of the season is my favorite. I mean I LOVE snow. Period. But I love the fact that it always returns for one last hurrah after everyone thinks it's gone for good, or at least for a few months. I know, I'm a little strange.

I went to work and everyone, I mean EVERYONE, was complaining about the snow. For the most part I kept my feelings of love for it to myself, mainly because of the odd looks I got when I said how much I love it, but also because I felt like I was rubbing it in. :)

So, I guess it is now officially time to say goodbye to the snow and hello to warm weather. *yuck.* I seriously belong in Antarctica. :P

Song of the Day:

All Summer Long by Kid Rock

[I found this song to be appropriate for the last day of snow, right? I mean we are now looking at summertime. . . in northern Michigan. Haha. And my daddio loves this song. He plays it often and I will find myself humming parts of it without realizing it because I had heard it when dad was listening to it earlier in the day. Not that I'm complaining. . . just sayin.]

♥ Sara

"The eskimos had fifty-two names for snow because it was important to them: there ought to be as many for love." -Margaret Atwood

R.I.P.

Day 17 - [04.08.10]

My poor camera, may she rest in peace. Yep, that's right. My camera died. When I go to turn it on it says "lens error. restart camera." I've tried everything. No luck. :(

Thankfully, I received the camera as a gift from Justin for my birthday last year and he was smart enough to get me this awesome extended warranty thing where they will replace the camera as long as it wasn't stolen or fully submerged in water. Luckily, I neither of those things happened to it and I will be getting it replaced when I go to Kalamazoo next weekend.

I have no idea what happened to it. One day it worked, the next day it gave me an error. I'm so sad that it's dead though. I really liked that camera and I'm hoping that I can get the same one again. :)

Song of the Day:

Cowboy Casanova by Carrie Underwood

[No real significance to the song other than the fact that I like it and it's one of those songs that comes on the radio and instantly turn it up without even thinking about it. :) ]

♥ Sara

"No photographer is as good as the simplest camera." -Edward Steichen

Gifts.

Day 16 - [04.07.10]

I did say this was going to be 365 days of significance, not that it had to be significant on the day that I took the picture. And although yesterday was crazy busy and just crazy AND it was my day off, there was nothing that I remembered to take pictures of or felt like I needed to share yet. (Plus, that's what the sporadic video blogs are for! :) )

So, about the picture. This is my ring, and my granny hand. The ring is incredibly significant to me. My parents got it for me for my 18th birthday. Now, you need to understand, I am horrible with rings. I have went through so many since I have gotten this one (ones that I wore on other fingers). I tend to lose them, or misplace them. But this one hasn't even been misplaced yet! *knock on wood*

I tend to find a great deal of significance in gifts, especially ones that are unexpected or took some thought. And I tend to remember who gave me things, I mean even small things. So obviously a gift from my parents that was unexpected and thoughtful is significant to me. :)

Song of the Day:

Soulmate by Natasha Bedingfield

[I heard this song twice yesterday. Once on my way to town and once while I was listening to launchcast. I hadn't heard it in FOREVER. It always makes me think of the Bachelorette. I only watched one season but it was the one where Deanna was on and her and Jesse had the date where Natasha Bedingfield performed and she played this song. I instantly loved the song.

And no, I'm not actively "looking" yet, nor do I think I ever will be. (I feel like I need to clarify because I know what the song sounds like.) Whatever happens, happens. I'm just not ready to get hurt again. Maybe my fear of being hurt will cause me to let a good thing slip though my fingers, but I can't help it. I can't help but be guarded right now. I guess I feel like if it is meant to be I will let my guard down, whether it's unintentionally or intentionally.]

♥ Sara

"The manner of giving is worth more than the gift." -Pierre Corneille, Le Menteur

Bubble Gum.

Day 15 - [04.06.10]

Um, so yeah, ya'll know why he's significant! This is my nephew. Now, for the rest of the picture. . . we were blowing bubbles and trying to pop each other's bubble. Well, I obviously got him pretty good. He had gum stuck in his eyelashes and everything. Oops! (Remember, I'm like 8 at heart.)

I had agreed to baby sit the kids on Tuesday because their parents had to work. It ended up being a really great day with them. . . for the most part. They had a minor tragedy, but life will go on. Anyhow, I love those kids and love spending time with them.

Song of the Day:

Hey, Soul Sister by Train

[This song is so catchy and I seem to hear it at least once a day and it was stuck in my head again. All. day. long. I don't mind the song, but I don't love it either. But I do think it is incredibly catchy and find myself singing along with it and singing it even when it's not on my radio. :) ]

♥ Sara

"Even when freshly washed and relieved of all obvious confections, children tend to be sticky." -Fran Lebowitz

Movies.

Day 14 - [04.05.10]

Oh yes, that is right. I watched these movies today. I had the day off and I felt like crap all freaking day. I started feeling sick a couple days ago and it just gets worse and worse by the moment. So, I spent the day in my cave watching awesome romantic movies and studying for my fire exam. (I've seen all these movies more times than I can count.) So ya'll know I'm not in a man hating mood, otherwise the list would have been more like Death Race, Wanted, Enough, Gladiator, etc. Haha, I know, you love my insanity.

So, seeing as these are some of my favorite romantic comedies/just romantic movies, I am going to tell you why and what parts are my favorites. If you haven't seen the movie, and don't want any spoilers. . . .don't read that section, they will all be titled. :)

Love Actually

If you have seen it, you know it is made up of stories about a bunch of couples that are all interconnected. If I had to choose three of my favorite stories it would be Juliet and Mark (the guy that's in love with his best friend's wife), Aurelia and Jamie (they speak different languages) and Sam and Joanna (the 10 year olds).

I know it's "wrong" but this is by far my favorite scene of the whole movie. It always has been and I'm sure it always will be. Maybe it's because I understand Mark, or maybe it's because what girl wouldn't like that to happen to her (assuming she's single)? I hate that the movie doesn't resolve that story, whether with them ending up together or him ending up with someone else, whatever. Oh well. I guess leaving it to my imagination is the best, although how I would end it would probably be "wrong" in some people's eyes. Aurelia and Jamie are just great because, well they learn each other's language so it can work out. How freaking awesome is that, seriously? Sam learns the drums to get Joanna's attention. And it works! I don't know, even though I'm not really a romantic person, these things all make me go "awwww."

He's Just Not That Into You

In high school, I bought this book after a bad break-up. The book was actually really good, and something that most girls need to read, I think. So when I heard about the movie coming out I was so excited to see it. The first time I saw this was a little over a year ago. I went with Katie and Sarah and the theater was packed. It was crazy. This was also the night that I was being attacked via text message by my exes friends, the night that I packed up and moved home for two weeks. Yep. So, when it came out on DVD, I bought it so Katie and I could watch it again. :)

My favorite story in this movie is the one with Gigi and Alex. I could seriously relate to Gigi, except for the fact that I'm not nearly that neurotic or obsessive, AT ALL. But it is a good story, and I love the line "am I the exception or am I the rule?" Now, in this movie the cheater and girl luring the cheater (Ben and Anna) are by far my least favorite section of the story. See, I'm not always on the "wrong" side. But this could just be because Ben is a jackass and Anna is played by Scarlett Johansson and I can't stand her.

Anyhow, if you haven't seen the movie, you totally need to! It's so good. I've even had guys say they didn't mind it. :)

Definitely, Maybe

Hmm, I'm trying to remember how I acquired this movie, or why. I think it was one of the $5 movies at Walmart. Maybe? I know the first time I watched it was with Katie. (Shocking, right?) I would obviously recommend this one as well. Although I kinda felt like the stories made it obvious who the mom was early on, the ending was great! I love the little girl and Ryan Reynolds is amazing. I don't feel like I can tell much more than this one because if you haven't seen it the spoilers would be catastrophic. :P

Song of the Day:

All You Need Is Love by the Beatles

[Well, I love the Beatles and I felt this song was very appropriate when combined with what I did for the day. And it was sang in the movie Love Actually. Plus I listened to it a couple extra times when trying to choose a song of the day. :) ]

♥ Sara

"Love is the only sane and satisfactory answer to the problem of human existence." -Eric Fromm

Happy Easter!

Day 13 - [04.04.10]

When I got home from work today, Dad was sitting at the table eating candy out of his Easter basket. The first thing I asked was "Do I have one?!?" Dad told me to ask mom and she asked what kind of question was that and told me to go find it. It was in the second spot I looked, behind the chair in the living room. I rock. :P

I had been thinking about the whole Easter basket thing while I was at work today and was pretty sure that Mom and Dad had forgotten about it. Yeah, I was disappointed when I thought about it, but it wasn't like it was a huge deal. I mean, I am 22. I don't NEED an Easter basket. But let me tell you, I was so excited when I found out that I had one. It seriously made my day. :)

As you can see I got the movie the Blind Side. I saw it in theaters when it came out and I loved it and had told mom that I would be buying it when it came out, so I was really happy about that. And you can't see the Jelly Bellys that are hidden in the bottom, or the Fun Dip that was added after I got my basket. Yes, that's right, I really am like 8 at heart.

Song of the Day:

Hot n Cold by Katy Perry

[I heard this song on my way home from work and I was like "YES! Song of the day, right there!" Oh man I could write pages on why I chose this song. But I'm just going to say that it feels somewhat appropriate right now. AND Katie and I went through a Katy Perry phase this summer, so the song also reminds me of her.]

♥ Sara

"Easter says you can put truth in a grave, but it won't stay there." -Clarence W. Hall

Yum.

Day 12 - [04.03.10]

This batch of yumminess is my granola trail mix stuff I make. I worked a full day yesterday and was smart enough to pack a lunch (go me!) but I realized that it a) wasn't the healthiest lunch possible and b) I didn't give myself anything to snack on.

So, on my way home I had to stop at Walmart anyways and while I was there I picked up the stuff to make this trail mix stuff that I made all the time when I lived in Kalamazoo to eat during class and when I worked at the gym. It has granola, almonds, pistachios, dried cherries and usually dried cranberries in it, but this time I couldn't find dried cranberries and I was getting irritated looking for them (I know, you're shocked. *wink, wink*) so I went with dried pineapple instead.

I haven't actually tried any yet, but I know that I loved it before, so hopefully the pineapple doesn't make it too weird. If it does, I'll just have to pick it all out.

Song of the Day:

Fallin For You by Colbie Caillat

[This song was on when I was in the shower, and then I heard it again later in the day. I know I said I wasn't going to say it anymore but I LOVE this song. And I LOVE the video even more. If you haven't seen it, watch it! It's rather unexpected. :) Hmm. . . what else to say about it? I really like Colbie Caillat. In case you haven't already realized, I listen to an odd variety of music, so this song of the day thing should be interesting and *should* have something for everyone, minus rap, I don't do rap.]

♥ Sara

"Nothing would be more tiresome than eating and drinking if God had not made them a pleasure as well as a necessity." -Voltaire

Paint.

Day 11 - [04.02.10]

Black is the only color that I have painted my nails since my junior year of high school. I have tried just about every brand of nail polish that you can imagine. Petites has been my favorite brand. The bottles are fairly inexpensive and they don't chip easily. I think that they are the best buy. And ya'll know I have gone through TONS of bottles of black nail polish.

Yesterday I finally repainted my nails before I went to work. Practical stuff for fire school and doing stuff at the station kills painted nails quickly. Thankfully, I've never been a girl who keeps her nails long, so that's never been an issue and I certainly don't care about a broken nail, unless it's one of those that rips down below the skin . . . those hurt. Anyhow, they were looking pretty bad and I figured I'm all dressed up for work, I should take five minutes and repaint my fingernails, so I did. :)

Song of the Day:

Pickin' Wildflowers by Keith Anderson

[Yesterday was another warm day, it would have been perfect for pickin' wildflowers. :) This song came on the radio on my way to work and I was driving with the windows down and radio blasting. And yes, I know what the song is really about, so don't go telling me I'm and idiot, haha. Also, last comment, I just watched the video for the first time and I have to say I'm a fan of the cowboy hat and earring. . .]

♥ Sara

"Sunshine is delicious, rain is refreshing, wind braces us up, snow is exhilarating; there is really no such thing as bad weather, only different kinds of good weather." -John Ruskin

Caffeine.

Day 10 - [04.01.10]

So if you know me, you know that I drink a lot of caffeinated beverages. I didn't realize how much until yesterday when I got out of work and had the WORST headache in the world. Ok, maybe not worst in the world, but worst that I have had, and I have had said headache more than once. It had been a while though and I was trying to figure out what the heck it was from. Well I called mom to tell her how my first day went and told her about my headache and she told me to go get some food and a pop. And that's when I remembered. . . . I have a severe dependence on caffeine, and I didn't have any coffee or pop that day. Aw, hell. It was BAD.

I got some dinner and drank my pop and was all better. But this led me to make the resolution that I will NOT go to work without a minimum cup of coffee in me and a caffeinated drink with me. There's no way I could deal with front desk work with the headache I had last night.

This leads me to the picture. . . Sugar Free Red Bull is becoming one of my drinks of choice. Ok, it has been one of my drinks of choice for a while now. And I have a mini-stock going on of them. So, this is my way to keep from getting my headache and to remain happy at work, or school, or wherever I may be. I'm definitely a fan.

Song of the Day:

Dirty Little Secret by All American Rejects

[This song was the theme song of the Bold and the Bitchy, aka the Soap Opera name I came up with for the 409 this summer, back when they had drama. It is now the song that I associate with my best friends, and is the ring tone on my phone for anyone from the 409. I'll admit, I get rather excited when I hear my phone playing that song!]

♥ Sara

"I don't have a problem with caffeine. I have a problem without caffeine!" -Author Unknown