Life Lately pt:1

I really have been slacking with my blog and for that I apologize! I've had so much to say, but time is fleeting and I can never get around to doing what I want to do. The past 2 weeks have been full of adventure and fun, busy and trying all at once. I've been constantly editing photos and slowly clearing out my house, thanks to mnmlist.com for getting my butt into gear! More on this later. November should be a productive month for this blog, I'm vowing to make at least 3/4 posts per week.

So here it is! I'm going to have to break this into two posts because of the photos, but I'll start from the beginning! On monday the 17th, my parents, little sister V and I took Ari to the Pumpkin Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo. Basically it's a huge display of Jack'o'lanterns spread out along a path through the zoo, carved and colored and decorated. It was a clear, cool night and we all had a good time. Ari was hesitant to go near any pumpkins, but she still got a kick out of the few characters she recognized on some of them.

















Skip to the following friday, the 21st - Circa Survive concert with Gabe, and probably one of the best nights of my life! It was a 2 hour drive to Northampton, but good music and conversation made the time pass. Talk about the cutest little town! The street we parked on was buzzing with people darting from one bar to another, with names like the Toasted Owl or the Tunnel Bar (which is an actual bar inside of a tunnel!). We got to the show about ten minutes before Circa came on stage. Anthony Green is just so perfect, he was sober and the music was amazing. Because of my straining at Deer Tick to see, I opted to not bring my camera in and just enjoy the music. I should have though, because I had a clear view of Anthony Green the ENTIRE show. They played all the songs Gabe and I listened to the first time we saw them :) We left the show a little early and ate breakfast for dinner at about midnight at this old diner car, then headed home. Suchh a good night, and I wouldn't have wanted to be with anyone else <3

















The following morning I had to be up early (aka miserable) for a Vendor fair at my sisters school. After getting home around 230am, I was not thrilled to be up at 730 but I did promise to be there. I ended up enjoying it, selling Adini products is always a good time! It was a successful day, I purchased a beautiful bird painting on glass, and two pairs of beautiful handmade earrings, along with the awesome Adini stuff I scooped up :) Successful day!



















Sunday the 23rd was Broke.Down, and one of my good friends Kammy came with! I was so happy she could join, we don't hang out much anymore due to life in general, but when we do get to see each other it's always a fun time. We left Broke.Down early, and good thing we did, because we got lost for literally 4 hours. Exhausting! But fun anyway.

During the week is always the same, always rushing, no time to just stop and enjoy things; after working a full shift, I'd like to just lay down and hang out with Ari. But no. Dinner needs to be cooked, baby needs a bath, house needs cleaning, blah blah blah. But we did order Thai food one night, and I bought Ari new chalk for her easel! It was a nice unordinary night to break up the monotony :) We also had our first snow of the season!























pt2~ tomorrow!

{100 Posts!+ My Life Lately}

After starting this blog in January, I never thought people would be interested in what I have to say as much as they are. This posts marks 100 posts since then, and I just want to say to all of you who read: You encourage me to continue posting, and the support I've received because of and on my blog is incredible, so I sincerely thank you for getting to know myself, Ari, and being a part of this journey!

I've been meaning to write, but things have been a little hectic this week. Between working later, taking care of Ari and trying to keep up with the house, I've been exhausted. I have so many things that need to be accomplished in the coming months! A few things I am looking forward to:

Oct 21, Circa Survive show
Oct 23, Broke.Down (VW show)
Nov 23, Ari's second birthday!
Dec 03, City + Colour show
Dec 27, my 21st birthday

Ari's second birthday is in about a month, and I have so many ideas swirling through my head! I haven't made up my mind completely on what we're going to be doing, but the party will be at home, and all the decorations will be (of course) homemade. My mother and I have been going back and forth, tossing around ideas and scouring the internet while we work. I am excited to start on the decor, but feeling a tiny bit overwhelmed; second-guessing myself on whether I'll be able to finish in time. I'm also leaning towards no presents this year, but I'll elaborate on that in the future.

Lately, I can say I am content with how life is. Instead of trying to control situations (bad habit), I am just letting things be. And I've been much happier because of it. It's taken me a little while, but being independent has changed me SO much, for the better. I don't have to worry about anything (unless voluntary) that doesn't pertain to Ari or myself. I can be picky with who I date, because I don't have to settle for anything less than what I want. I don't mind spending time alone anymore; in fact, I relish the time I have alone and have nowhere to be except snuggling in my bed. Basically, I don't NEED anyone/anything to make me happy. I am creating my own happiness, by doing things I love, surrounding myself with people I enjoy, and just being. Simplicity is key and I have a long way to go, but I'm okay with that.

Last night, Gabe and I went to see one of my current favorite listens, Deer Tick, at the Met in Pawtucket. It was a really nice night, laidback, my first show in over a year! The band was great, although we decided to leave a little while before the show ended. I did take a couple of photos but I didn't bring a tripod so the camera shake is kinda crazy, those will be posted soon enough!

To wrap up this post, here are a bunch of photos from over the past 3 weeks. I'm trying to stay up to date so hopefully this will be the last photo dump for a little while! Also, I am excited to soon share two new posts relating to series I have done previously; A delicious vegetarian recipe and a Body Post Update! Happy friday! :)


Trip to Tiverton/ Little Compton/ Sakonnet Yacht Club






















<3


Ari loves to dress up and play in the mirror!




Washing my car, I don't know why but I love this picture. Happiness?


My desk and bench in my room were both thrifted seperately (desk-$30, bench-$5). I sanded and painted both, reupholstered the cushion on the bench and replaced the hardware on the desk drawer. I love how they came out, but I'm thinking of repainting the desk a bright solid color and polyurethane'ing the top surface.


Thrifted side table- $5. I was planning on refinishing this, but I like the rustic, vintage vibe the green color and pocked wood gives. I cleaned it up and for now this table will stay the same


Two pillows I've recently sewn


Ari's morning bedhead


Fruits! (Looking for a good recipe involving Pomegranates, send 'em my way!)