Do you ever

have a moment where you think to yourself, "what the fuck am I doing?"

I heart etsy.

Can I just say that Etsy is the coolest thing ever?

I've had my eye on a print for probably months. Originally it was printed on like paper from a book I think, so you could see the text from the page in the background, but that slipped from my fingers and once I got my taxes I finally ordered the print. Here it is in a frame I bought:

I loooove it. And along with the print came this note from the artist:

Oops, I probably should have put the card on mirror image. But it says, "Thank ya Jamie! Hugs from San Fransico, Charmaine"

I mean, I just think it's so cool that with each purchase pretty much, I receive a hand written note from the artist. I love it! Each purchase I've made from madebygirl has come with a note as well. 

I just love it. I will come back again and again as a result. 

April Vacation Goals

I am hoping to move my closet (a.k.a. second bedroom) into the actual closet that's in my bedroom, thus creating room for an actual second bedroom.

Right now I have an Ikea monstrosity in my second bedroom housing my clothing. I find that I don't put stuff away after I wear it/wash it and the room easily turns into a mess. Right now I have the Ikea set up, a three-drawer bureau and shoes in my second bedroom. In my actual bedroom I have a second three-drawer bureau and the skinny hard to utilize closet which holds dresses and some shoes.

A bit excessive, I know.

Here's the problem/challenge: my actual closet is narrow which makes it hard to maneuver in. Also, I can't put bars across it because it's the access point for my attic. So I have to be creative. In the back of the closet are two built in cubbies. I'm thinking of putting a shelf in each to act as storage. There are also three drawers below those cubbies.

So if I store workout clothes, sweatshirts, etc. in the built-in along with long sleeve shirts, short sleeve shirts and tank tops, I think that'd work. Oh and maybe skirts. Along the long wall where I can't put a bar I'm thinking of putting coat hooks and investing in some of these bad larry's  to hang my dresses on so that they're hanging, but out of the way. Maybe too, my button down shirts. I plan on utilizing under-bed storage for shoes and possibly some other sweatshirts. The three drawer bureau currently in my room will hold unmentionables, pjs and work pants (?).  I'm also thinking of getting a standing coat rack for in my bedroom to hang stuff that I have yet to put away.

And then the fun part of creating an actual second bedroom! Depending on if I get an actual roommate in the near future or not, I may buy a day bed, or a cheap twin bed, depending on price of each. That's coming secondary to whether or not I can pull this closet redo off or not. One more week to plan and then it's execution time!!

On a positive note

I made some purchases of things for my house this weekend.

On Friday I ordered this print which I've had my eye on for literally months on etsy:

From this shop.

I'm thinking of redecorating my bedroom artwork/decorations based on this print.

I also ordered these two prints from made by girl:

For my front hallway/stairs area. Available here. 

And this print:

I'm not sure where this is going, but I love blogs, coffee and hopefully one day someone. Available here. 

In other super news

I have gained back all of the weight I lost last fall/early winter.

Awesome.

They should be ashamed of themselves.

Although, people who are willing to do this, clearly won't see the err in their ways unless they are held accountable, which I hope they are.

This poor girl and the other students who went to the prom.

So sad.

And mean.

I hate

being blown off.

I think the major reason why is because I wouldn't say I was going to do something and then not call or text informing the person waiting on me of my change in plans.

It irks me.