happy monday.

thank goodness i started 'happy monday' or i would never blog.

yep, im awesome.

trying... maybe this summer i'll actually blog.

today is happy.

and im pretty sure that everyday this week will be a happy day because...

graduate in a few days.

see brandon and hannah on friday.

graduation parties coming up.

the infamous spring walnut party is coming up.

three finals between me and being done with school (for a while).

mom made breakfast burritos for the roomies and i for finals week. and they are the best.

great roomie dinners recently.

the list could go on but ill spare your (three readers) time.

have a great one and look for more of the crazy events on the blog in the coming days/weeks!

xoxo!

happy memorial day.

have a happy memorial day!

i know i will/am...

perfect warm weather

homemade, patriotic fruit pizza

good ol' american dinner

time with b

movie night

great weekend:)

happy monday.

hello again.

today has been a long day,

so i will keep it short and simple.

here are my 'happy things' on this may day.

brandon. get to see him this coming weekend. i miss him. so much.

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hannah. weekend fun at novel cafe and sister time. counting down the days.

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schools almost out. for a while this time. hello graduation.

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my new 'pinterest' account. i am literally obsessed. yes, obsessed.

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coffee. if it weren't for you there would be no happy monday.

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finishing up the spring quarter and the best college years ever with the walnut crew. you're awesome w.c.

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knowing that summer bbqs, fresh garden produce, home cooked meals, long naps, mornings of jammies and endless coffee, family dinners, and early bedtimes are just around the corner. gosh i sound old and boring. but honestly, so great.

(so true- excited for the coming months/year/years)

goodnight my friends.

sleep tight and enjoy your tuesday.

xo.

happy monday.

today is a quiet, rainy happy monday. despite the gloomy weather, i am happy today because...

:::officially off to los angeles for the fall)! a much needed change of place and pace!

:::twenty-six days until i graduate! got the invitations in the mail the other day. owwoww!

:::weekend of great food and even better company from my future roomies, my sister hannah and her friend emily. they are just so great and im so excited to live with them in the fall!

:::great family time this weekend and a low-key week at school. can you say winding down? yea!

:::i know i already posted about it but i am thrilled about my square foot garden. i can't wait to cook and enjoy all of the spices and herbs in a bit.

:::discovering 'pinterest' and finding all kinds of new inspiration. maybe i should tackle a craft, recipe, or something in the near future?

whats keeping you happy today?

cuddle up, have some tea, grab a book or magazine, and enjoy your night! xo!

diy: square foot garden

here is my favorite new project.

an herb and spice square foot garden.

it was simple and i am sooooo excited for the products in a few monthes!

heres how you do it...

1. obtain or make a raised bed. (my dad built the one i used and its 8'x4')

2. mark off every foot around the box and hammer in 1" nails every on all marks. tie off garden twine on the width and length to create 1'x1' squares.

3. hit the nursery and pic up a variety of herbs, spices, veggies, flowers, etc.- you can choose to have a specific variety for each square or have multiple squares of the same variety. just make sure to look and see how close your plants are supposed to be planted together and arrange them from shortest to tallest (i chose to only use spices and herbs and ended up with about 12 different varieties)

4. plant your plants in their appropriate squares and water as recommended.

along with the varieties of the common herbs and spices (basil, thyme, sage, oregano, dill, chives etc.), i picked up a few herbs used to make tea for common health issues which should be cool to grow and use.

but anyway, i am soo excited for them to grow and ill keep you updated!

until then, get out there and plant!

happy monday.

happy monday.

woahhh. how did i manage to miss so many mondays/month of blogging?

crazy. crazy. crazy.

but lets get to the things that are making this a 'happy monday'...

stagecoach music festival. aka the culmination of great country music, rednecks, beer, dirty camping, and friends!

argentinean lunch for my birthday, complete with empanadas and quilmes beer. thanks b!

a weekend away and a hike to eaton falls with b. so great!

small easter with the fam. delicious food and great company always.

my birthday. thanks family, friends, and roomies! it was great!

my first visit ever to the all wonderful 'papersource' store. its like heaven.

five weeks until i am officially a cal poly college grad. woowoo!

some exciting new plans for fall;) more to come soon.

hope you have a happy monday!

see you soon!

xo!

hello birthday.

so for all who don't know me...

i love my birthday.

it has become some what of a joke within my extended family and i make sure to let EVERYONE know just when the big day is, usually in a countdown manner.

this year i will be 22. i feel like thats an 'old age'. like i have to officially grow up now. blah.

since i have this lovely blog, i figure... why not put up a birthday list on here. right?

here are a few ideas:

(not that i need any of these things- purely WANT not NEED)

'hot tools' curling iron

'keen' water sandals

anything 'lululemon'- especially the 'instride jacket'

coffee cards for my 'minor' addiction

'skaggen' watch

'mizuno' running shoes

iphone4 armband case

running tights

'longchamps' bag

'steve madden' boots

'around the world' ticket/ ticket to europe/ ticket to south america/ ticket to new zealand/ ticket to anywhere in the world where i could go on an adventure

like i said... purely want.

i don't think there's a thing in this world that i need right now.

ive got more than i deserve.

but its always fun to dream big. yea?

happy 20 days until my birthday;)

have a great day!!!

happy monday.

its been a great start to spring quarter especially because of the great weather and extra day off last week- thank you cesar chavez!

but on another note, ive been uninspired, blah, and grumpy recently. trying to turn that around asap cause that is no fun for me and those around. but do you every have a little time like that? i think i need some emily time in the near future.

however here are some things making my monday happy.

1. a tall glass of nesquick. it always brightens my day!

2. fun games/activity classes (flag football and fitness)- yes i get credit for taking them. woo!

3. fajita night with just the four of us roomies. so nice to have a little time with just my girls. and the great weather was awesome to top it off allowing us to eat out on our fancy porch. just perfect!

4. brandon will be here thursdayyy. and hes doing great on finals. wahoo!

5. sourdough bread. a loaf appeared at our house and im 'making mama proud' eating those pieces of heaven. its the small things right?

6. girls brunch at my casa this weekend. more to come on that but i am excited!

have a great night and keep those "corners up" :)