Man, OCD Christmas

I just got done spending wayyy too much time organizing Christmas ornaments (the ones that didn't fit on the tree, now that's sad)! I think I'm going to get rid of a few, since I actually bought too many (of the simple, plain ones). Since last Christmas, I've been trying to think of the most efficient way to store ornaments. I saw something on Pinterest last year, which was gluing solo cups to cardboard and putting the ornaments in the cups to protect them. We tried it, and most of our ornaments didn't fit :( It wasn't very efficient or minimal either. So I thought of another more simple idea: storing ornaments in shirt boxes. I know a lot of families do that, but it seems to be the best way. I've collected 3 different sizes. Normally, I would just get one size (since I'm OCD like that), but since I'm trying to take up the least amount of space possible, different sizes are appropriate. I went through the ornaments for my mini-tree too, since I never end up using all the ornaments I have.

Man, I hate how OCD I'm feeling right now. But maybe it's good? I'm working off of the motivation I've had. I've been trying to get my "craft room" back in working order. It's been very messy for the last few months. I can't wait until I'm back to doing my make-up in here. It gets way too hot in the master bathroom! I literally sweat the entire time I'm doing my make up, even after closing the vent. If I turn the heat down, it gets even icier downstairs. Our heating isn't the best. It's always boiling upstairs and icy downstairs. I'm just really happy I'm finally starting to go through all my stuff in this room. I've been putting it off for a long time, but it feels good to finally do it. Now I just have to sell, and donate things.

Boring lately

I really haven't a ton going on lately. Well, Daniel and I celebrated our one year anniversary on Monday! We went to Blue Ridge, GA in the mountains. It was very nice and we had a great time. It was exactly what we both needed.

I've been struggling with trying to eat healthy! It really isn't easy. Especially when there's unhealthy leftovers in the house. We had a Halloween party and lots of left over candy, a few cupcakes, cookie dough. I honestly don't even want to eat it, I just hate wasting food. I also bought 2 local made jams on our trip, and got some pumpkin butter and cookie butter from Trader Joes not too long before that. I didn't really think about the fact that it's not really good on anything besides bread. Maybe I could add it to oatmeal? I actually didn't eat too bad today though. I haven't eaten dinner yet since I had a really late lunch at like 4. But I don't plan on eating bad tonight. My biggest problem is finding a healthy, substantial portion of protein per meal. I know your body doesn't actually need as much protein as everyone acts like you do, but that's what makes you full. Maybe for dinner tonight, I'll make some quinoa with frozen veggies. Right now, I'm browsing the #veganfoodshare hashtag on instagram for food ideas. Not that I'm vegan, but I know that's like the healthiest way to eat.

Not Much Going On Lately

Wish I could say there was! I've been doing a lot of thinking about my future career as a hair stylist lately. I still definitely want to! I've just been trying to figure out how to make it happen. Well I know how, it's just a matter of finances. But man am I excited! I think about it all the time! It's just such a good feeling knowing what I want to do in life. Just making it happen financially is the hard part.

I just can't stop thinking about it. I imagine I will be so happy. How could I not be? I'm basically waiting for a certain thing to happen financially, but it's kind of personal so I'm not going to get into it.

At first, I really thought I was just going to go to a technical school. I even started sending transcripts to a school. It's cheaper and you supposedly learn the same material. But after talking to two girls who have a lot more knowledge about the subject than I do (they're both enrolled and close to graduating from a "high end school"), I quickly learned that going to a higher end school is the way to go. It's expensive, but worth it. They both told me that so many girls who went to a technical school ended up there, because they weren't learning what they should be and weren't passing the boards. So after a lot of convincing (from me to my husband) he agreed reluctantly it was probably the best route to take. But right now, we aren't making enough to make monthly payments on a loan. Our one year anniversary is coming up soon (next week) and we're going to a cabin to celebrate! After that, I'd really, really like to start looking for a new job. I'm not exactly sure how it's going to work out going to school and working, but I'm going to have to! Even if it's only a few days a week.

Anyway, just thought I'd make a small update. Just been living life besides that! I've got to start blogging more! I miss it!

Outdoors

I really want to go camping again this Friday. I brought it up to Daniel earlier in the week, but he didn't really say anything. I want to get out and clear my mind. It's getting all murky with consumerism and I don't like it. I just want to chill out by a fire, be surrounded by trees and soak in the cool breeze. When we went camping last time it had just rained for two days straight before, and we couldn't keep the fire going, so it was kind of disappointing. But since then we've bought firestarters and a really bright propane powered lantern. So I think we'll be good next time around.

Just Writing

 

I'm not even sure what I want to write about. I'm so sleepy right now, but it's not even 9. My life really hasn't been very interesting lately. We went to look for Halloween costumes today which was fun. I got most of the things I need for my costume. I want to be a girlier version of the black plague doctors. I bought a hat, hooded cape (hat goes on top of cape), and long black gloves. I still need to buy the mask. I looked at both of the halloween stores by us, but they both had the same one. It's black but has a lame gold design on it. I saw on the website for one of the halloween stores, they have the same mask, but in solid black. They said if you buy it online, they'll ship it to the store for free. So I think I'll do that. But I'm going to wear either a black skirt/shirt or dress with black tights, and these black heeled oxfords. I think it'll be really cute, and slightly dark. But just the cape, gloves, and hat looked really good together when I tried it on. Maybe I'll wear some red lipstick too or something.

I'm really excited because I ordered some Lush stuff online! I know it'll take a while to get here, but that's ok. Most of the stuff I got is available online only. And one of the items I bought online (that you can also get in store) is just to get the black pot it comes in as opposed to the clear plastic one they put it in in store. It's a facial cleanser called "Let the Good Times Roll." Then I got like 4 perfume samples (still had to pay for those), 3 bath bombs, and a small body wash.

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So after having a talk with Daniel, he pulled me next to him and asked," how would you like to go camping Friday night?" My God, my heart could not sing any louder. Asking me to go on a spontaneous camping trip is only a step below asking me to marry him. (I know I'm kinda crazy). I had really been depressed lately about not really doing anything outdoor related. I know that sounds weird, but it's something that really means a lot to me. I am happiest when I'm outdoors exploring, camping or whatever. It's funny, because I've never really considered myself an outdoors person. When I was young all the way until about middle school I was. Then it hit me again towards the end of high school. 

I never really realized how much I enjoyed the outdoors until we started camping a couple years ago. I've only gone 2 or 3 times, but I've loved every minute of it. I'm always so relaxed when I'm outside. (Mosquitoes and heat being the only things I don't like). 

Anyway! I'm very, very excited! I don't think I could be happier!!

I really need to get back into it!

Man the cabin trip really messed me up as far as food and fitness are concerned. Since then I really haven't been working out or eating better. I've kind of tried off and on, but not very hard. I just kind of gave up. I wasn't seeing the results I was hoping for. I really need to jump back on bored though. I've taken too long of a hiatus. Well, tomorrows Monday, which is a perfect day to try again!