Forever Daydreaming

Lots of Reading

2010-08-01T20:49:00.000-04:00

So I was at the library the other day with my boyfriend, and I wasn't looking for anything specific, just some good books to read. One of the books I got was "Dear John" and I can't put it down! I'm almost halfway through and so far it's really good! I've been so busy lately that everytime I try to start reading a book I end up getting distracted and it takes me forever to finish it. But with this one I don't want to stop reading, I keep wanting to turn the page to find out what happens next. In case you're wondering, I haven't seen the movie yet, so I'm planning on seeing it once I finish reading the book. My friend read the book and said that the movie isn't that great. That's the thing though, the book is usually better than the movie. This is actually the first time I'm reading a book first, before seeing the movie. Well I should be finished reading the whole thing in a few days. I'll do another post and let you all know what I thought of it!

Are you reading any good books, or have you read any good ones recently? I'd love to hear your recommendations so I can keep them in mind the next time I go to the library!

Some Of My Favorite Things...

2010-07-27T01:28:00.000-04:00

So I recently fell in love with a couple of things, and I've decided to share them with you!

First up, we have Bath and Body Works Triple Moisture Body Cream: Butterfly Flower

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I absolutely love this lotion (or body cream, whatever you want to call it). I usually don't wear lotion, I feel like my perfume is enough and I have sensitive skin, so if I put lotion on right after I shave it burns. But my friend bought this and I used some of it and I'm definitely going to buy a bottle of my own. For one, it smells amazing! I don't even need to wear perfume when I have this on. And, for another thing, it makes my skin feel sooo soft. I love it. Thank you Bath and Body Works :)

Up next, we have Jello Pudding Snacks: Strawberry Cheesecake

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Yum! Okay, if you love cheesecake, you'll definitely love these! They are so good. They're also pretty inexpensive, unlike real cheesecake. They sell for about $3.29 for a six pack but I bought mine when they were on sale for just $2.99. So it's not real cheesecake, but it tastes pretty darn close. It's also very sweet and rich, so you can't eat the whole pack in one day, haha. Seriously though, I can eat a whole six pack of the regular chocolate pudding snacks in about two days. This pack lasted me a little over a week. They may be tiny, but it's definitely the perfect size. They're very yummy, and the perfect little snack!

Has anybody tried any of these things? What did you think? If not, what are some of your favorite things?

Hey Everyone

2010-07-19T00:53:00.000-04:00

Hi everyone! So sorry I haven't been blogging! My computer has a virus, which makes it impossible to use. I really need to get a new laptop. Right now I'm on my mom's computer. I just wanted to let you all know why I haven't been blogging and to let you know that I haven't quit. I'll be back as soon as I get my computer fixed! I really hate not being able to blog everyday, I miss it. But I'll try and use this computer as much as I can. I pretty much just started blogging and just started to gain a few followers and now this happens! Well hopefully things will be back to normal soon. I'll try and get a post in tomorrow so keep checking back! Thanks everyone!

Getting To Know You Sunday

2010-06-27T18:51:00.001-04:00

I've been meaning to do this for a while now and finally I am :) I'm going to try to keep up with this every Sunday, so we'll see how that goes. If you want to play too just copy the questions and answer them on your blog. Then head over to MannLand 5 and link up!

1. If you had $5000.00 to spend on plastic surgery what would you have done?

It's a little embarrassing to admit, but I would probably get a boob job! Mine are just soo small and it's hard to wear certain things because a lot of stuff won't look right. Especially shirts where you aren't supposed to wear a bra, because I always have to wear a bra.

2. Do you watch soap operas and if so what is your favorite and why?

Well, before it got canceled :( I watched Passions. That's the only soap opera I've ever watched and it was my favorite! I used to watch it every day and I thought the stories were really interesting. I wish you could buy soap operas on dvd! I miss watching it.

3. Favorite clothing brand?

I don't really have a favorite, if something looks cute and fits, I'll buy it! But one store I do shop at a lot is Aeropostale. I really love their clothes, not to mention they always have sales going on!

4. An afternoon shopping spree at your favorite store or maid service for a year?

Definitely the shopping spree!

5. Would you ever vajazzle?

Probably not. I'm not against it but it's just not my thing.

6. Favorite Disney Princess?

Well, since Tinkerbell isn't a princess then I'll go with Princess Jasmine. I always loved watching Aladdin and I even dressed up as her for Halloween once when I was little.

7. Last movie that made you bawl your eyes out?

The Notebook! I always cry at the end even though I've seen it a hundred times. It's one of my favorite movies and it's such a sweet love story.

8. Have you ever broken any bones and if so what?

Nope, I've never broke a bone. When I was younger and I used to see kids with casts on, and all the signatures on it, I thought it was cool though. Haha.

I've Been Sick :(

2010-06-24T02:10:00.000-04:00

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Ughh, I hate being sick! I've been sick for the past couple of days and I'm just starting to get over it (kinda). I've had a sore throat, a bad cough, a stuffy nose, and my body's been really achy. I've been sleeping/laying in bed for the past couple of days. Boooo. I definitely got sick from my brother, although, I don't really know how. He was sick, but I didn't share anything with him, I wasn't even around him that much, but I still managed to get catch whatever he had. I'm feeling a little better now, and hopefully tomorrow I'll feel fine. I slept like all day today which is why I'm up so late, I can't fall asleep!

Totally weird, but true: my boyfriend doesn't get sick. Ever. No colds, no flus, no anything. Which is a good thing because I don't have to stay away from him when I'm sick! He mentioned before when we first got together that he's never been sick in his life, and he never will be, because it's impossible for him to get sick. I did not believe him. We've been together for over a year now and he's never been sick. Even though I've been sick plenty of times, I was always still around him, we still kissed each other, we shared drinks and everything and he never got sick. Not once. I so wish I had his immunity to sickness, ha! (okay how many times have I said the word 'sick' in this post so far...way too many)

Anyway, I really wish I had some chicken noodle soup right now. I love soup when I'm sick, I don't know why but it just makes me feel better! What about you, what do you do (besides taking medicine) to make you feel better when you're sick?

Happy Father's Day!

2010-06-20T23:33:00.003-04:00

Happy Father's Day, hope everyone had a good one! I've gathered up some quotes in honor of dad. Enjoy!

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"Blessed is the man who hears many gentle voices call him father!" -Lydia M. Child

"Any man can be a father. It takes someone special to be a dad." -Author Unknown

"The greatest gift I ever had, came from God, I call him Dad." -Author Unknown

"To her the name of father was another name for love."
-Fanny Fern

"A father is someone you look up to matter how tall you grow." -Author Unknown

"The first man a little girl falls in love with is her dad."
-Author Unknown

Color Love: Lime Green

2010-06-19T04:13:00.005-04:00

One of my favorite colors is lime green. I just love it. It's one of those colors that just stands out. Whenever I see it in stores it draws me in. Well it's late and I'm kinda tired so I'm making this short and simple. This post is dedicated to lime green :)

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The 30 Day Journal Challenge

2010-06-16T23:55:00.005-04:00

Hi everyone! I'm participating in 'The 30 Day Journal Challenge' hosted by Janel over at Run With Scissors. She gives everyone a journal prompt each day for 30 days, you do the prompt in your journal, then upload the page for everyone to see. It's actually really fun and I'm enjoying doing this! If you are interested you can participate too, it's not too late to join in! I'm actually a little behind (we're on day 3) so what I'm going to do is post my 3 journal entries now all at once to get caught up. Then each day until July 13th I'll post my journal page with the entry for that day. Well, my entries are below, enjoy! And don't forget, if you want to participate, just click the '30 Day Journal Challenge' button in my sidebar!

Day 1 - June 14th

"Create a full page design introducing yourself :) Highlight your name many times in the midst of your design."

Day 2 - June 15th

"What is the BEST part of your day? You can write about it, draw it, sketch it, doodle it, anything you like!"

Day 3 - June 16th

"It's always nice to share with someone why you love them. Draw a picture, doodle, sketch, of a person who you love or admire. Or just draw their name in a creative way. Then, write that person a letter telling them why they mean so much to you!"

Forever Young

2010-06-14T21:38:00.003-04:00

Hello loves! How was your day? I did absolutely nothing today, and I loved it. I'm on vacation from work this week and all I want to do is just relax, do nothing, and not have to worry about anything. Sometimes I wish I could go back to being a kid, nothing to worry about, no responsibilities, ahhh the good life! I've been working at my job for 3 years now. It's actually my first job. I started working there when I was 16 and I never thought about it then, but I'm going to be working for the rest of my life. When I was living with my mom I had no bills or anything to pay so if I didn't want to work anymore I didn't have to. That's not an option anymore, I have to have a job, I have to work, to support myself. I'm going to have responsibilities for the rest of my life, too. I always wanted to grow up so fast but now that I'm grown I just want to be a kid again! I guess everyone is like that though. The funny thing is kids don't even know how good they have it! They all can't wait to grow up. I just want to tell them to stay young for as long as they can! Life is so easy when you're a kid :) So do you all ever feel like that sometimes? Like you wish you were a kid again? To have no responsibilities and no worries?

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{here are some quotes I found that I thought would go perfect with this post}

"Sometimes I wish I was 7 again, and my biggest problem was what dress to wear."

"Sometimes I wish I was a kid again, skinned knees are easier to fix than broken hearts."

"Your close friends become your worst enemies, lollipops turn into cigarettes, the innocent ones turn into sluts, homework goes into the trash, soda becomes vodka, kisses turn into sex. Remember when getting high meant swinging on the playground? When protection meant wearing a helmet? When the worst thing you could get from boys were cooties? When dads shoulders were the highest place on earth and mom was your hero? When the only thing that hurt you was skinned knees and goodbyes only meant until tomorrow? And we couldn't wait to grow up."

ISFP

2010-06-12T23:35:00.002-04:00

So out of curiosity (and boredom) I took a personality test today. I got the idea from Lindsay over at Undomestic Chica. I found out I'm an ISFP. Introverted Sensing Feeling Perceiving. I read the description and it actually sounds a lot like me, it's kind of scary, lol. After you take the personality test it also determines the careers most suitable for you, according to your personality type. Now I'm a little indecisive about what I want my career path to be, but I definitely know it's between Elementary Education and Nursing. And what do you know? Those two are both listed as careers most suitable for me! If you want to take the personality test too, there's a link to it above. If you do take it, leave a comment and let me know what your personality type is, I'd love to know! If you want to read the description for my personality type, just click here. I don't want to post it here because it's kind of long. You might find out a little about my personality; it's not completely accurate but it comes pretty close!

New Camera, New Tank Tops

2010-06-11T23:58:00.001-04:00

I am in desperate need of a new camera. I miss taking pictures! I used to have one, but it broke over a year ago and I never replaced it. But now I'm going to start looking for one. I want one that takes awesome pictures, but isn't too pricey. I'm thinking about going to K-Mart and Target and looking around at what they have. The last time I was at K-Mart I saw some pretty cute cameras. But I don't just want it to be cute, I also want it to work well, so I'm also going to start looking online at reviews and what not. If you guys have any suggestions as to what would be good for me to buy I'd love to hear them! Any help I get would be greatly appreciated :) I will update you about what I find!

Also, tomorrow I'm heading to Old Navy where (for one day only) their tank tops are only $2! Yes just $2, hopefully they have some cute ones! And hopefully they're not all gone by the time I get out of work! I'm pretty sure it's all Old Navy stores, so wherever you are be sure to head down there and pick up some new tank tops. I actually haven't bought anything new in a while. I used to go clothes shopping all the time, but since I've been living on my own it's hard to pay rent and bills and still be able to go out shopping. That's why when I saw the commercial on tv for Old Navy I was so excited, lol. I love a bargain!

99 Life Experiences

2010-06-10T22:44:00.009-04:00

I saw this post on Star's Pink World a while ago and have been meaning to post it. It's a cute post and it's pretty effortless; just copy the list and highlight the things that you have done. That's it! Feel free to do your own, and if you do, leave a link so I can see yours! So here's the list, sadly I haven't done too much, haha.

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1. Started your own blog

2. Slept under the stars

3. Played in a band

4. Visited Hawaii

5. Watched a meteor shower

6. Given more than you can afford to charity

7. Been to Disney

8. Climbed a mountain

9. Held a praying mantis

10. Sang a solo

11. Bungee jumped

12. Visited Paris

13. Watched a thunder and lightning storm

14. Taught yourself an art from scratch

15. Adopted a child

16. Had food poisoning

17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty

18. Grown your own vegetables

19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France

20. Slept on an overnight train

21. Had a pillow fight

22. Hitch hiked

23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill

24. Built a snow fort

25. Held a lamb

26. Gone skinny dipping

27. Run a marathon

28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice

29. Seen a total eclipse

30. Watched a sunrise or sunset

31. Hit a home run

32. Been on a cruise

33. Seen Niagara Falls in person

34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors

35. Seen an Amish community

36. Taught yourself a new language

37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied

38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person

39. Gone rock climbing

40. Seen Michelangelo’s David in person

41. Sung karaoke

42. Seen Old Faithful erupt

43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant

44. Visited Africa

45. Walked on a beach by moonlight

46. Been transported in an ambulance

47. Had your portrait painted

48. Gone deep sea fishing

49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person

50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris

51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling

52. Kissed in the rain

53. Played in the mud

54. Gone to a drive-in theater

55. Been in a movie

56. Visited the Great Wall of China

57. Started a business

58. Taken a martial arts class

59. Visited Russia

60. Served at a soup kitchen

61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies

62. Gone whale watching

63. Got flowers for no reason

64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma

65. Been sky diving

66. Visited a Concentration Camp

67. Bounced a check

68. Flown in a helicopter

69. Saved a favorite childhood toy

70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial

71. Eaten caviar

72. Pieced a quilt

73. Stood in Times Square

74. Toured the Everglades

75. Been fired from a job

76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London

77. Broken a bone

78. Been a passenger on a motorcycle

79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person

80. Published a book

81. Visited the Vatican

82. Bought a brand new car

83. Walked in Jerusalem

84. Had your picture in the newspaper

85. Kissed a stranger at midnight on New Year’s Eve

86. Visited the White House

87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating

88. Had chickenpox

89. Saved someone’s life

90. Sat on a jury

91. Met someone famous

92. Joined a book club

93. Got a tattoo

94. Had a baby

95. Seen the Alamo in person

96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake

97. Been involved in a law suit

98. Owned a cell phone

99. Been stung by a bee

Some Like It Hot

2010-06-03T15:35:00.008-04:00

I am sweating my ass off today! Well, for the past few days I have been too, but today I just can't take it. The high for today is 90 and I just want to go swimming! I wish I had a pool. My vacation for work is coming up. I think June 14th, or something like that, I have to check. But I'm hoping to go down to the shore for that week. Or even just for a day would be fine with me. It's just so hot and I need to go somewhere to cool off. And I haven't been down to the shore yet this summer, even though everyone I know already has, haha. My boyfriend has been wanting to go so we're going to go together, I hope he can get off from work. Now that I'm thinking about it my vacation is coming up pretty fast, I need to get something arranged and make sure that he asks off from work. I'm so bad with planning things. I always do everything last minute. That's just my life though. Always has been! Well today is my day off from work (finally!) and so today is my day to relax. Which makes me want a pool even more :( Well I guess I'll try to start making plans to go to the shore. We'll see how much I can get done today.

{What I wish I was doing right now! This is a picture from '08
when some friends and I went to Wildwood, NJ. I'm on the left.}

So how hot is it where you all live? Do you have any plans for this summer, anything fun or exciting?

Happiness is...

2010-05-17T18:47:00.007-04:00

A beautiful day...

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...And not having to do anything on that beautiful day.

Waking up next to the person you love.

Going somewhere to expect to wait in line, and end up being the only one there.

A simple hug from the person that means the most to you.

Doing a good deed for someone.

When you hear your favorite song on the radio.

Curling up in bed on a rainy day and watching your favorite movie.

Being able to truly love someone...

...And them truly loving you back.

Snuggling with your cat.

Laying out on the beach in the sun.

Sleeping in.

Having a goal, whatever it might be, and accomplishing it.

I could go on and on! There are so many things in life that can bring happiness. Even the small and simple things. What brings happiness to you? What truly makes you happy?

Welcome!

2010-05-16T21:54:00.010-04:00

Hi everyone! So this is my new blog. My other blog, Love My Simplicity, was more for you guys, stuff for you. I kind of wanted to post personal things, and so this is my blog for that. This will just be posts about my life, and everything in it. Basically whatever I feel like writing about. I'll still post on my other blog, but like I said it will be stuff for you guys to use; whatever I find helpful, interesting, fun, etc.