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Friday, December 27, 2013

December 2013 Instagram Photo Challenge: Week Four

I Hope Everyone Had A Merry Little Christmas!





Day 21: Baby Picture


Day 22: Something Sweet


Day 23: Red and Green


Day 24: OOTD


Day 25: Family


Day 26: Favorite Present






Photos by Me via Instagram: koolaidkd09








Friday, December 20, 2013

December 2013 Instagram Photo Challenge: Week Three



Day 13. Someone You Miss (Dustin & Shady)


Day 14. Then & Now


Day 15. B&W Selfie


Day 16. Cuddle Buddy


Day 17. Hair


Day 18.  Favorite Place


Day 19. Winter Drink (Cocoa)


Day 20. Christmas Tree




Photos by Me via Instagram: koolaidkd09











Thursday, December 12, 2013

Favorite Christmas Movies: A List, and Day 12 of my Instagram photo challenge.


● A Christmas Story
● Elf
● The Year Without a Santa Claus
● A Muppet Christmas Carol
● Christmas Vacation
● Jingle All The Way
● White Christmas

Photo by Me via Instagram @koolaidkd09


December 2013 Instagram Photo Challenge: Week Two



Day 7: Favorite Color (Green)


Day 8: Hoodie


Day 9: Siblings


Day 10 : Pets ( R.I.P. Cleo and Shady on the bottom)


Day 11: Addiction (Plants VS Zombies game)



Photos by Me via Instagram: koolaidkd09





Monday, December 9, 2013

Christmas Card 2013


I enlisted the help of my sister to take the photo and with some editing on my iPhone and in Photoshop and Holiday logo art made in Illustrator, I give you my christmas card! Dooby was behaving very badly and this picture was the best one.  I'm very happy Jason wanted to join in and I'm glad Dooby's infamous snaggle-tooth made an appearance. Happy Holidays. 

P.S. I'll be entering The Paper Mama's holiday card contest so check it out and if you would be so kind give us a vote! Thanks!!!

Friday, December 6, 2013

December 2013 Instagram Photo Challenge: Week One



Happy December! It's photo challenge time for me! Most of you out there have Instagram if you don't I highly recommend the app as an artist it provides the quick fix I crave for art. Every so often I try to participate in those popular photo challenges, sometimes I even design my own challenges and post them up ( January2013 ). Last month I failed miserably at one, I had every intention of completing November but I was super busy and I just didn't feel like it. Here's my try for December, I was really successful with a challenge last December, there are lots of nice photo opportunities during the holiday season. Here are the results of week one, I'm trying to keep them all as holiday themed as possible.

Day 1. Selfie (BTW I got an iPhone 5C!!!!!)


Day 2. Throwback ( I was in third grade here. My dad told us to pick our favorite
 toy to pose with for this pic it's crazy how I remember that.) 


Day 3.  Best friend (I have more than one)


Day 4. Favorite Qoute (I chose one from one of my favorite christmas movies, Elf)


Day 5. Weather (Crazy warm for this time of year)


Day 6. School (My College Ornament, the most expensive ornament on the tree LOL)





Photos by Me via Instagram: koolaidkd09 Except the Elf picture I don't have a source for that I just found it through a Google search.







Tuesday, October 8, 2013

We did the Harlem Shake at Work!

This was a fun way to end a Monday Work day!



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Thursday, September 19, 2013

Friday, September 6, 2013

Blogtember: 3 Months off, Useful Advice, Me Very Afraid.


So I missed a few days, Here's 3 days worth of topics from Jenni from the blog Story of My Life's Blog-A-Day Challenge Blogtember

The Topics of This Week:

Wednesday, September 4: If you could take three months off from your current life and do anything in the world, what would you do? (bonus points for fun photos from Pinterest, but don't forget to cite the source!)
Thursday, September 5: Pass on some useful advice or information you learned and always remembered. 
Friday, September 6: A story about a time you were very afraid.


3 MONTHS OFF



That is my my travel Vera Bradley bag and my Pillow Pet. If  I could take 3 months off from life and do anything I'd travel. I would go on a road trip across the United States. I've always wanted to see all the cheesy landmarks and enjoy the landscape. I've watched a special on the Lincoln Highway and I think that would be a great place to start. it goes from NYC to Cali. I want to see all the historic sites, Mount Rush Moore, the Four Points, The Grand Canyon..etc. I imagine trying new food everywhere would be pretty great too. I would get a great camera to bring with me to and then maybe have an art show or write a book about my adventures. If there was still time after the U.S. trip maybe I'd go over to Europe. I wanna see the Mona Lisa, The Roman Colosseum, Florence, The Tower of Pisa, and Big Ben in person sometime before I die.  




USEFUL ADVICE


I've been reading Gretchen Rubin's "The Happiness Project" It's really inspiring and she's got some get ideas and tips about happiness. This quote is my favorite so far so 
I made one of my freebies for you with it.  ENJOY!




A DAY I WAS VERY SCARED



The last time I remember being very scared was a year ago when my dad had to have surgery to remove cancer from hims colon. The last 3 years my dad has been there for me more than anyone else. I've always been a daddy's girl but without him my whole family would be lost and my world shattered. He's the biggest support system and the sweetest guy. The thought of losing him was the scariest feeling I've ever had. My dad is now cancer free and healthy. I'm very thankful for him everyday. 






Photos by Me.

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Blogtember: Where I Come From

I'm very glad that Jenni, from the blog Story of My Life is doing another Blog-A-Day Challenge for the month of September. This challenge is called Blogtember. I've been a little M.I.A. on here lately but hopefully this will motivate me to dive back into blogging.

The Topic of Today is:

Tuesday, Sept. 3: Describe where or what you come from. The people, the places, and/or the factors that make up who you are.





A lot of Factors contribute to who I am, one of the most common is my hometown, the small town, of Avoca. I currently live in Avoca, Pennsylvania. My Maternal Great Grandparents came to live in Avoca a long time ago. My grandparents started their family there too. My mother, aunt, and uncle spent most of their early lives growing up in Avoca. When my parents got married they lived in the apartment above my great-grandmother. My brother and I were babies and toddlers there. With the birth of my sister the apartment became a little too crowded so my family moved into our very own house in West Avoca. From Pre-K to 8th grade I went to the catholic school St. Mary's in Avoca. My family also belongs to St. Mary's Church in Avoca. My mom was employed by the church and school up until recently. I alter-served and eventually had my first job, a small clerical job, with the church. Most of my childhood friends lived in Avoca, and the first two relationships I had were with boys who lived in Avoca. I went away to college, and lived in Pittston for a few years but I am currently back in Avoca with my family. When I think of Avoca I think of home. I think of taking walks with my parents,  riding bikes with my little sister, I think of my great grandparents. I also think of watching my brother play little league, I think of my childhood friends, I think of religion, I think of the trains that are always going through the town. Avoca was home to some of my favorite playgrounds, pizza, church picnics and people. A lot has changed around town but my memories and what the town has given me will not.




Photo By Me Via Instagram @koolaidkd09

Thursday, August 8, 2013

High Five For Friday


Finally, its Friday again!!! 
Here's my weekly link up with Lauren Elizabeth's High Five For Friday
 I have another Friday off Hooray!!


1. I've been going to the Gym All Week!!
2.Tuesdays are for Tacos.
3. Dooby is forever watching at me, what a creep, but I love him.  
4.Cinnamon Crunch Bagel from Panera Bread anyone?...YUM!
5. A #throwback to when I had LONG hair. 



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Photos by: me via Instagram @koolaidkd09



Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Good Food: A List.


● Buffalo Chicken Anything
● Cheese Steaks
● Tacos and Quesadillas
● Sushi
● Hibachi
● Anything with Bacon
● Soft Serve (ice cream)
● Nathan's Hot Dogs
● Salmon
● Cheese




Photo by me Via Instagram @koolaidkd09





Thursday, August 1, 2013

High Five For Friday


Finally, its Friday again!!! 
Here's my weekly link up with Lauren Elizabeth's High Five For Friday
 I'm on a Stay-cation today YAY!


1. Tried a new face mask trying to Anti-Stress myself.
2. Using my new wine glass A LOT.
3. Semi-healthy breakfasts. 
4.Ugh bad morning traffic ALL WEEK but a good playlist made it nice.
5. Looking snazzy for a friend's birthday dinner.  



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Photos by: me via Instagram @koolaidkd09



My Favorite Television Shows: A List



● The Walking Dead
● Game of Thrones
● Under the Dome
● Ink Master
● Catfish
● Revenge
● Glee
● Giuliana & Bill




Photo by me Via Instagram @koolaidkd09



Monday, July 29, 2013

Weekend Wrap-Up!

It was a very nice last weekend in July, but thanks to Vacation Days My weekends In August should be a blast! August is full of 4 day weekends!! Hooray I'm sending this Summer off with a Bang!
This weekend I drank some wine out of my new "Keep Calm and Drink Wine" glass,
I made fresh tomato sandwiches, I laid around with my dog, and I watch my man kick butt in Hockey. 
Hope everybody else's weekends were fantastic!


photos by me Via Instagram @koolaidkd09

Friday, July 26, 2013

High Five For Friday



Finally, its Friday again!!! The Last Friday in July to be exact! It's crazy how time flies!!!

Here's my weekly link up with Lauren Elizabeth's High Five For Friday.


1. My niece has Toy OCD she like to line up her things.
2. Tacos with my friend and co-worker Kerri. 
(We're making Peace Signs because our Friend Megan is in Korean, and she misses tacos) 
3. Shopped for a few lady things for myself.  
4. I've been needing wine Lately I had to stock up.
5. TGIF! It is a gorgeous day, and not too hot to take snack breaks outside. 



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Photos by: me via Instagram @koolaidkd09


Friday, July 19, 2013

High Five For Friday


Finally, its Friday again!!! Here's my weekly link up with Lauren Elizabeth's High Five For Friday.



1. Forever taking pictures of Dooby when I chill at home.
2. Church Picnic Season has started bring on the Potato Pancakes!
3. It has been a fantastic week for night swimming.
4. #tbt It's been 5 years since I lost my best friend, Rest Easy Dustin.
5. FROYO FRIDAY, I'm putting the workers of Yogurtland through college. 



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Photos by: me via Instagram @koolaidkd09


Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Products I Love: eos Lip Gloss




Today I wanna talk about one of my new favorite things! eos Lip Gloss! 
eos stands for, "Evolution of Smooth", their site says "eos lip balm is 95% organic, 100% natural, and paraben and petrolatum free. Packed with antioxidant-rich vitamin E, soothing shea butter and jojoba oil, eos keeps your lips moist, soft and sensationally smooth."

A friend / coworker of mine introduced me to them, I was instantly addicted to the Lemon Drop flavor and it's the only one that protects you from the sun (SPF 15), this is perfect for me since it's summer and I've gotten lip sun burn before and it stinks! I've slowly started a collection of these babies. All the flavors are so good and the round shaped container is so trendy and visually appealing to me. I love seeing these little babies lined up and looking cute on my dresser. 

I'm curious to try other products from eos, they make lotions and shave cream, I'll review if I do! 
eos did not sponsor this post or anything I'm just really excited about their products! 
Go out and give em a try, they sell them at most department stores. 
Target has a special edition watermelon flavor sold in a variety pack!


Me trying to look sexy and cool using my eos Lemon Drop SPF 15 lip gloss. 




Photos by me via Instagram @koolaidkd09