peek.a.boo!

A bit of playtime before an afternoon nap...

...well, that, and a sneak peek of my new short hair!!

♥

A

happy new year!

Happy 2012 everyone.

The start to a new year often means a fresh start, a new look and changes! It's no different for me either...
I thought it was time for a different look and maybe a change in the way I do my blogging in order to restart my drive and passion. To be honest, I never lost the love to speak, just found a hard time keeping up with what I thought others might find interesting. Then, I was reminded that one blogs for themselves and sprinkles in their personality to keep others interested! Let's give this another go, shall we??

[Kisses]

A

[SMH]

So, there is really no excuse for the lack of postage on this blog. All I can say is:

I'M SO SORRY! [Buckets of tears flowing]

I truly never meant to neglect it, or anyone who had actually decided my space was worth reading. Over the course of the last year there had been so many personal changes and a lack of inspiration and drive that I just gave up... Then, the unthinkable happened. My brother broke my camera!!!

However, anything worth having is worth fighting for. Blogging is something I came to love and while it has taken me too much time to realize it, a task I am passionate about. I've remembered the reasons I started and want to get back to that happiness!

Oscar Wilde said, "To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance." Um... Hello? Who can love me better than me??! And that self-love means indulging in those activities that give life pleasure and peace. If you're still stopping by to see anything new, I'll be here!! :)

Have a happy day!

A

happy blogaversary!

Happy Birthday to my blog!

It's hard to believe I started one year ago... It's amazing how fast the time went!

I promised myself that once my "blogaversary" rolled around that I would use that as a jumping off point to start fresh and be better with my posting. My goal is to really put more effort into my posts to make this space an enjoyable and interesting place to stop by at on a regular basis.

I hope those of you reading will continue to join me on another year!

Thank you.

♥

duh!

Yesterday, I had an 'aha' moment...

You know what I'm talking about, right??

That moment when the lightbulb finally flashes on and you go, 'A-HA!' The point when something finally clicks.

I have been feeling all out of sorts and just not myself. I wish I could say that it's this funk I've been in for a few days, but it's been more like months! I have been disappointed in myself because I have allowed another person to dictate my happiness and self-worth. I was always one of those people who coud've cared less about what someone else thought, until it was the person I loved and desperately wanted approval from. Once I realized this person did not care the way I wanted them to, I was CRUSHED!

My whole world seemed to change and collapse in on itself. I forgot about that confidence and felt lost without this person by my side. I didn't believe time would heal me and just felt like I would be miserable forever!

Then, yesterday it clicked.

Why am I the one moping around??? This person couldn't care less about me and yet I am still wasting energy even thinking about them... That doesn't even make any sense!

I knew who I was before they came into my life and now that this person is gone, it gives me a chance to be even better than before.

It's so cliche to tell you all that I realized I'm too good for this person and how they weren't worth my time to begin with, but it's true!

It took me a moment to get there, and I had to be reminded a few times as well. Still, to not being doing the things I love [like blogging!], getting out of my house and spending time with people who actually care because I'm crying over someone else is nuts and I refuse to do so [anymore]!

It helps to log in and see I still have you all reading my blog [eventhough there has been a lack of content].

As my 'blogaversary' approaches it feels so good to be back to my former self; the girl who was confident and happy and excited to be starting something so important to me [this blog, of course!]... If that isn't fabulosity, I don't know what is!

It fills me with pride and pleasure to be able to say to myself, 'Hello, old friend. I've missed you so.'

cheap thrill monday!

Yes.

It's me.

In the flesh [sort of...], if you count photos as in the flesh!


Oh... how I have missed the blogging world!

For anyone still watching this space, I'd like to present to you....

Wet N' Wild's new MegaProtein mascara in Very Black!

[Sorry the picture is so fuzzy, the flash wasn't cooperating with the white packaging...]

Saying this stuff is awesome is an understatement! I put on just a few coats and looked like I had on falsies! Check it out for yourself...

The best part??? It only costs  $1.99! [That would be the cheap thrill part...]

Now, I can't give an absolutely perfect review considering I haven't worn it all day or anything. Still, if this product can go the whole day without flaking or giving you that" spidery" look, I'll give it 5 stars. I was pleasantly caught off guard by the smoothness in application and how it dried fairly quickly to allow me to build upon each coat...

I personally love for my lashes to look long, so I did about 3 swipes to get em looking real good! [Remember to wriggle the brush as you go...] You like the look??!

Yeah, ya do! Now go on and get a tube of your own... I promise, it's worth it! ♥

Hope everyone had a wonderful start to their week! Sweet dreams...

 

update.

I am sorry for the lack of posts lately! I know I started this challenge for myself, but recently life has been throwing every last negative thing it could at me... From becoming a single lady again, to breaking just about each and every fingernail, it has all come down on top of my head!! I will be updating more very soon. I think as far as my style challenge goes... maybe a C-??? I don't know because typically if you don't even complete the assignment, that's an F! I think I'll attempt a second go-round after I have roped each area of my life in.

Thank you to my few followers for sticking with me! It makes me happier than you even know. Brb, promise!

♥

arrrggghhh!

I regret to inform you that I will not be able to post any new photos until I receive a new camera...

I'm anticipating that it will not be a long wait and rest assured that I will be catching up with the days I have already missed. It would be a crime to keep you all from this fabulousness, no?!

Okay, I'm totally kidding (about the "fabulousness" part).

Stick with me, I'll be posting soon! I promise... pinky swear!!! ♥

enough is enough is enough!

(I do not own this image.)

Okay...

I have been checking out tons of other blogs lately and I have been truly inspired by the outfits and fresh faces being posted up! I think it's high time that I joined them, right???!! Unfortunately, at my job we have this utterly icky dress code that only consists of the colors red, white and black.... and POLO SHIRTS! Do you all even know how mundane this can be??? So, like my title has already told you, enough is enough! I am embarking on a style challenge of my own to break out of this rut I'm in and to spark up my creativity. I only spend a portion of time at work and it shouldn't rule my chic-ness at home!

The challenge: To incorporate life and color into my makeup and outfits for the next 14 days.

I'm planning to post pictures and maybe you all can give me some feedback on how I do. By the end of this I think my need to express myself will be satisfied in addition to the creative stimulation to better hone some style skills!

Has there ever been something you wanted to challenge yourself to do? Maybe now's the time to give it a try? ;)


btw... that picture of the puppy was totally unnecessary, but it totally describes how I feel; completely exasperated, yet still cute at the same time. Lol.

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update.

I know that it has been two weeks...

...I'm very ashamed.


I have been super busy with work, my family and the upcoming holidays, which has left me little time to share. I will be back soon, starting with a collective haul. Thanks for stopping by!


P.S. Don't forget to follow if you like what you see! ;)

update!

So... while I realize I currently do not have comments enabled on my page, I do want others to be able to get in contact with me. It doesn't matter what for, really... questions, comments, requests, thoughts, constructive criticism or whatever! I decided to activate a gmail account so that anyone who wants can message me if they would like. Without further ado, my address:

arimichelle11@gmail.com

And there you have it! That is all.

♥

update!

Okay... so regardless of how I feel, I'm not dead! I have been so busy with all the changes at work, I haven't had the time to post as much as I would like...

BUT, I will be back next month (seeing as this is the 30th, tee hee!) with even more fabulously frugal posts! ;)



Coming Soon:
♥ ...more hauls!
♥ ...more LOTDs!
♥ ..."inspired by..." posts!
♥ ...even more randomness!!!!