Sunday Currently: Volume 6

Books


Reading  Still haven't been reading much at all, besides some blogs. I started reading Wildwood by Colin Meloy a couple of weeks ago, but I haven't touched it since! I did go check out it's sequel, Under Wildwood, and Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, from the library this week though. I guess that mean's I had better get on it!
Writing  This post, mostly. I've had a couple of ideas for new posts bouncing around, but I haven't put those thoughts into text yet. I'm hoping to soon though! I also plan on re-writing my About page soon. I just think I could do it better, you know? So that is definitely on my list.
Listening  The same old stuff, it seems like. I have just about burned out my playlists on Spotify though, so I'll be on the hunt for some new tunes! Or maybe some old ones that I haven't heard in a while. Also, I guess I should also mention that I learned to rap word for word along to "Thriftshop!" I know, it's ridiculous, and it drives Dane crazy because it is so overplayed! Then you throw me in, rapping it to myself constantly throughout the day, and he's had just about enough, ha!
Thinking  About my upcoming trip to Idaho! I'm so happy to be going home for a little while. Five months is just so long to go without being there! I've seen my parents a couple times in those five months, and a couple of my sisters got to stay about a month with me, but there's lots of other people I haven't seen. Especially my bestie! I'm coming Kayla, you'd better be ready!
Smelling  Fresh air. It has been so nice out lately, I've been opening my house up. I love it when I finally get to air out the stale old winter air! It's so, so refreshing! I feel like this is one of the nicest end-of-winter seasons we've had since I've lived here!
Wishing  I was in a little better shape. The worst part about not working out, is how hard it is to get back into it! You would think that I would use that motivation to always stay active but, for some reason, that's not the case. A year ago, I ran a ten mile race. This week, my lungs are burning after running for ten minutes. It's not good, people! It's not good.
Hoping  I don't pig out too badly today. We're having our first barbecue of the year with my in-laws, and it's going to be delicious! Luckily, I can have lots of veggies, and I'm sure there won't be a shortage of those.
Loving  My first pedicure of the new year! I've been terrible about doing my nails (fingers and toes) for a while now, and I've been craving some pink! So, as you can see, I busted out my Spring colors, and jazzed them up a bit! I forgot how much more I love my feet when they are all cute and colorful.

Mint Apple nails!

Wanting  To be seeing some results already!. I've started eating better and working out, and week one yielded no losses. I'm bumming hard! Well, maybe not that hard, but it's a little discouraging to feel like you did everything right, and see nothing for your hard work. Oh well, I feel better physically, so that's a huge plus, and hopefully this week will be better. I've already planned some tweaks to my diet, so wish me luck!
Needing  To be drinking more water! I make sure I have some everyday, but I know I'm coming nowhere near what I should be. I need to start carrying my trusty water bottle with me everywhere again, and see if that helps.
Feeling  Pretty tired! Losing that precious hour of sleep in the Spring always does me in! Coupled with the fact that I already had a late night, means that I didn't get up early enough to run this morning before getting ready for church. I'm going to have to try to fit it in later today, which will be challenging. And as for being tired, well, I'm sure it will even out soon. I just plan on hitting the hay early tonight!
Clicking  On this. If you are not familiar with Buzzfeed, you should be! I found this on Pinterest, and I just died! I literally had tears! My stomach hurt so, so bad, but it was so worth it. In fact, after writing this, I think I will go look at it again! The Google one is the best, hands down! Or, you know, all the way down....


Also, I just had to share. This is what my camera kept doing to me while taking these photos! Stupid camera! (The grass looks neat though)


Linking up with Lauren! Now you should too.


Happies and Crappies Friday #6

Exercise


Looking forward to a sunny weekend with my smiley little mutt!
Happies
  1. I've started eating a lot healthier this week, and training for my 5k run has officially started! So, needless to say, I'm feeling really good! It's amazing what cleaner eating and regular exercise can do for my body. Whenever I'm doing it, I can't imagine why I would ever stop!
  2. I won another giveaway! I know, what's up with that? Two in two weeks, man I'm feeling lucky! Maybe it's time to head to the casino, eh? Anyway, this one was for two pairs of earrings from Thrifty Girls Get Deals, and it was hosted by the amazing Heather, of Bumblebee! She is just too cute, and I love her blog, so if you don't already follow her, please do! You won't regret it!
  3. This week has been okay in the weather department, but the forecast for the weekend is sun! We're going to be having our first barbecue of the weekend at my in-law's house on Sunday. I can't wait!
  4. I finally figured out how to make my first blog button, complete with grab box! I'm slowly getting the hang of some of this techy stuff, and I'm liking it a lot! I'm also working on a sponsor page, and soon I'll be ready to start swapping buttons. I'll be sure to let you know when it's up and running!
  5. All day at school on Thursday, kids were asking me how old I was. Not in a "wow, you're old" kind of way, but in a "are you old enough to be a teacher" kind of way. You see, this elementary has high school students come in and help out as aides, and the kids constantly think I'm one of them. I had kids ask if I was a college student (which, I guess, I could be), how old I was, and how long I've been a teacher! It made for a fun day, but hey! I'm still old enough that hearing how young I look comes across as a compliment!


Crappies
  1. I've been super sore all week! I guess that's what I get for not seriously working out in the last six months. Hopefully it won't be too long before it clears up!
  2. I just cannot seem to keep up on laundry these days! I'm constantly behind, and even though I'll almost catch up every week, I never quite make it. Then, next thing I know, another week's gone by and I'm out of everything! Then it's back at it, fighting with that overflowing hamper. It never ends! Oh, and don't even get me started on the pile on the floor of my laundry room. You know, those things that aren't essentials, like random socks, towels, guest room bedding. They don't seem to be going anywhere, but I know that I will feel so, so much better when I finally get around to getting them all done!


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Oh How Pinteresting Wednesday

Exercise
So, funny story. Last week, my inspiration for the dessert based OHP post, was the fact that I was trying to reorganize my food board. It was getting a little out of control, so I decided I needed to create a separate dessert board as well. I know that you have the option of just moving the pin's location by clicking on edit, but sometimes it's easier to just re-pin them and delete later. This is what I was doing for quite a while Tuesday evening, and I barely made a dent. Anyways, for anyone who follows me, it looked like I had a problem! I had just pinned over forty dessert pins in half an hour! My sister-in-law called me Wednesday morning, to check and see if I was in a sugar induced coma. She felt like she should check up on me! 

Everyone who knows me, knows that I have a complete sugar addiction, and coupled with the fact that I haven't been working out on a regular basis lately, means I have been feeling like garbage. So, in case anyone was worried, I didn't actually make everything that I pinned last week. In fact, I didn't make any of them, and I will be sure to spread them out if I do! I also decided to join my parents and some friends in a No-Dessert-March challenge, so I'm really changing gears here. This week I wanted to share some pins that may be necessary if you tried out any of those dessert recipes! Here's to getting in better shape and working off those cookies! 







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Fabric Swatches

Crafty
I ordered some fabric swatches last month, after I scored my awesome thrift store bar stools. I really wanted to leave the orange vinyl, but it wasn't in good enough shape. I figured that I would go ahead and stick with that color though, so I checked out Joann's website, and ordered a couple of things

My first thought was to stick with a type of vinyl. I wasn't too impressed with their selection, so there was only one that I thought I might like. Next I checked out their home decor fabrics, and man, what a chore! There were so many, it was hard to narrow it down. There were several that I thought might work, but I finally decided on one. Here are some pictures of the ones I got.


Vinyl


Fabric


The lighting wasn't the greatest where I was taking these pictures, but you can still tell that the fabric is a lot more vibrant! I didn't really care for the vinyl at all, so I don't think I'll be going that route. Plus, isn't that floral pattern just amazing? I love it, so I've decided on that as my final choice. I just need to save a little money and wait for a fifty percent off coupon, because that stuff is expensive! Luckily, the stools aren't that big, so it shouldn't take too much fabric to do the job. In the meantime, I need to get started on sanding and painting the legs, because that will be the easiest and cheapest part of this project.

Now, speaking of projects that are expensive, I am ashamed to say that I have a project sitting in my shop that's been there for years. Yes that's right, years. Plural. I found this awesome wing back chair on the side of the road a few summers ago, and it has sat in our shop ever since. I did buy some fabric for it at one time, when I was going through a navy blue/patterned phase. Needless to say, I'm glad I never got around to it, because I'm not longer in love with that fabric. As an accent on, say, some pillows, yes. As a full cover on a chair, no. I like classic furniture that I can keep around forever, and not get tired of it. So, when I was ordering swatches, I found a neutral that I thought I might like.


Again, the lighting sucked. It's not really this green/grey.


Well, I do like it, and it is awesome quality too! It would definitely stand up to years of wear and tear. If I used this fabric, I probably wouldn't ever have to re-upholster it ever again! Which would be awesome, because I don't think it's going to be much fun. This particular fabric though, is outrageous! I will be saving for quite a while before I can afford enough to do this whole chair. I guess that's just what happens though when you go with good quality, you have to be willing to pay for it. I think it's safe to say, that chair will be sitting for a while longer still. And in case you were wondering, here's what my beautiful chair looks like!


You can't see, but the legs are dog chewed!

Isn't she (yes it's a she) wonderful? Yeah, she needs some major crazy t.l.c. but I'm in love with her. I mean, who wouldn't see this beauty on the side of the road, and not want to take her home? Someday, she will be all pretty again, and I plan on keeping her forever! 

So, that's where I'm at project-wise. My goal is to get my bar stools, done before end of summer, and hopefully my chair before the end of the year. Wish me luck!



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