Forget all the things I should have said...

I totally saw this on paris lives here's blog...and wanted to take part to! So, here goes...

{Photo by Dave Tuttle - via weheartit}

My Autumn List:

• Find some extra crunchy leaves and walk slowly through them
• Drink exorbitant amounts of cinnamon-y tea (Fall in a cup, you understand)
• Attend at least one local concert
• Wear my hand knitted scarves with pride!
• Take bike rides when it's extra crisp out
• Run early in the morning
• Make/eat caramel apples
• Carve a pumpkin, like I used to when I was little
• Make pumpkin pie
• Seek out every opportunity to be outdoors and enjoy the wind blowing through my hairrrr

I think that's a good start for now.

AAHHH! It's FALL.

So excited, still.

Happy Sunday, loves.

xoxo

Baloney

I've got lightning in my head

1. Untitled, 2. The only thing that keeps me together some days is an unwavering belief in balance, he said. I try to eat a big breakfast, too., 3. beau-tea-ful, 4. Untitled

...and it's making me sigh.

Happy Saturday!

And Happy Birthday to my mama. Love you Mommy. Forever.

xoxo

Baloney

"Cats, man. Not to be trusted."

Welcome to my life:

{via}

haha. :)

xoxo

Baloney

Oh No!

This song always makes me stop, think, and re-evaluate the way I'm living my life.

That's pretty powerful, no?

Don't do love, don't do friends
I'm only after a success
Don't need a relationship
I'll never soften my grip

Don't want cash don't want card
Want it fast want it hard
Don't need money
Don't need fame

I just wanna make a change
I just wanna change
I just wanna change
I just wanna change
I just wanna change
I just wanna change

I know exactly what I want and who I want to be
I know exactly why I walk and talk like a machine
I'm now becoming my own self-fulfilled prophecy
Oh, Oh no! Oh no! Oh No-oh!

One track mind, one track heart
If I fail, I'll fall apart
Maybe it is all a test
Cause I feel like I'm the worst,
So I always act like I'm the best
If you are not very careful
Your possessions will possess you
TV taught me how to feel
Now real life has no appeal
it has not appeal

I know exactly what I want and who I want to be
I know exactly why I walk and talk like a machine
I'm now becoming my own self-fulfilled prophecy
Oh, Oh no! Oh no! Oh No-oh!

I know exactly what I want and who I want to be
I know exactly why I walk and talk like a machine
I'm now becoming my own self-fulfilled prophecy
Oh, Oh no! Oh no! Oh No-oh!

I'm gonna live I'm gonna fly
I'm gonna fail I'm gonna die
I'm gonna live I'm gonna fly
I'm gonna fail I'm gonna die die die die

I know exactly what I want and who I want to be
I know exactly why I walk and talk like a machine
I'm now becoming my own self-fulfilled prophecy
Oh, Oh no! Oh no! Oh No-oh!

I know exactly what I want and who I want to be
I know exactly why I walk and talk like a machine
I'm now becoming my own self-fulfilled prophecy
Oh, Oh no! Oh no! Oh No-oh!
Oh, Oh no! Oh no! Oh No-oh!

Happy Wednesday!

xoxo

Baloney

(P.S. If you follow my sister Jessica's blog you are already aware that she posted this video yesterday. She totally beat me to it! Way to jump the gun there, sis. :P Love you.)

Much Love Monday

{photo by Pei Ketron}

I'm currently lovin' Iced Coffees.

They're my favorite thing to drink on my way to class

on these muggy mornings we've been having of late.

Happy Monday!

Be sure to check out the other Much Love posts!

xoxo

Shake n Bake

Late night trips to Barnes and Noble never fail to make me smile.

And...bonus?!

They spelled my name right when I ordered my 'Starbucks' chai. :)

All is well.

All is well.

:D

xoxo

Baloney

C'mon get happy

I'm happy today because:

• Fall is in the air. Soon I can start wearing layers again...yay! :)
• Today I got to spend some much needed time with my sisters. I feel like I hardly see them anymore so this was a nice change.
• It's raining outside. And I don't have to be anywhere, so I can lounge around in my pajamas and drink tea. *happiness*
• My car's sun roof is no longer leaking. Commence with the happy dance... ;)
• I'm caught up on my homework.
• I got to eat lunch with my mama three times this week. I love when that happens.
• My new TOMS came in the mail yesterday.
• Things are going well at work still and /as/a/result/ I have money in the bank.
• I have been spending lots of time snuggling with my kitties and puppies.
• AND I discovered this song:
  

Things are looking up!

Happy Saturday!

xoxo

BaloneyFace

Why does it rain?

Right now I feel like this:There's so much on my plate and I worry whether I'll get it all accomplished in time.

I need to remember to do this:

Because things can always get better.

Today's Song: "Utopia" by one of my favorite bands of all time, Within Temptation. I love Sharon's voice here, especially.

xoxo

Baloney

*click on photos for sources*

Yes, I do in fact listen to "catchy" and "popular" music. As long as it's good...

So, yeah. I had THE hugest musical crush on Nelly in middle school. It's partly because of the environment I spent time in (school, friends, the YS) but also because he's just so darned catchy. And musically talented. haha. Hey, now! No hatin'! ;) I heard his newest song on our local Mix Station a few weeks ago and flipped out, I mean flipped out (and maybe slightly swerved. a little. because I was driving XP). I was so excited! I turned up the radio as loud as I could and experienced complete happiness as I realized that yes, indeed, his newest hit was in fact worth bragging about!

And now because I really feel the need, you can listen to him too. :)

Ahhhhh.

So perfect.

So perfect.

And...yes. I can in fact sing his older songs from memory. Just in case you were wondering? ;)

Happy Wednesday!

xoxo

Baloney

Tuesday Tunes

My sister Callie first introduced me to this fabulous duo a few years back. And yes, I must admit that during that "punk rock stage of my life," the talented and hauntingly beautiful First Aid Kit just really wasn't doing it for me.

But now?

I... can't get enough of them.

They're sisters too. :)

How cool is that?

One of my favorites ever:

"I Met Up With The King"

And another of my favorites (live too):

"In The Morning"

So watcha think?

I hope you're all having a great week.

Happy Tuesday!

xoxo

Baloney

Much Love Monday

I love my Mama and Daddy.

Happy Anniversary to the best parents ever. May your lives together continue to be long and loving. Here's to (at least) 24 more years!

Thank you for everything.

Baloney

Be sure to check out the other Much Love posts!

Don't you dare close your eyes

Wow...my hair is getting pretty longggg. :)

Weekends are officially my favorite time of the week.

I hope you guys are having fun too.

Today's Song: "Lay Me Down" by The Boxer Rebellion. I loooovvvveee this song and this band. I'm afraid I might be close to wearing this song out? Because of it's constant replaying, haha. ;)

xoxo

Baloney

Songs About Rainbows

Just a little song to brighten your day. :)

Thank God it's Friday!!

Yay weekend.

Have fun ya'll. And..be safe. ;)

xoxo

Baloney

Oh and P.S. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE GREATEST FRIEND ALIVE. SERIOUSLY, YOU MAKE MY LIFE BETTER. LOVE YOU SARAH.

Who Are We Mistaken?

Today I was getting online to do "productive" things of course ;) and was practically slapped over the head with this message whilst trying to access my youtube homepage.

It made me smile anyways. :)

And I thought it was pretty appropriate.

Especially since my day went kinda like this:

BOOM

POW

KABLOOEY

BLECH

Yeah...I'm glad to be home.

Hopefully tomorrow will be a better day...

Today's Song: "Zombie" by The Cranberries. AGAIN with The Cranberries, KAITLYN? Yes, yes. I know. :) It's perfect for today though. What can I say? They're just too awesome to not share!

Happy Hump-Day!

xoxo

Baloney

Much Love Monday

I happen to be absolutely, completely, totally in love with Macaroni and Cheese.

{via weheartit}

It's so yummy in my tummy. :)

Share the love!

Be sure to check out all the other Much Love posts!

Happy Monday!

xoxo

Baloney

Drumroll, please!

Presenting my Swap Gift!

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Waaayyyy back at the beginning of summer, my sister Callie decided to host the Crafty Goodness Swap in honor of doing creative things during the summer months.

I quickly signed up because I thought it sounded pretty fun.

Man, am I glad I signed up!

I mean, just look at all the great things I received from My Lady Abercrombie!

AAHH!

I actually received the gifts a while back (sorry Melani!) but have been so busy I just haven't felt I've had the time to adequately post about it all.

I'm so excited. :)

I got:

1. a starfish - to add to my collection
2. two handmade necklaces - starfish and ocean inspired, of course. (are ya sensing a theme here? I love love love them. :) )
3. a Monet printed card (another love of mine)
4. vintagey news- ads (as wrapping! how fun!)
5. and vintage lace! (once again, as wrapping! jeez, this lady is pretty creative. :) )

Aren't my gifts fab?! I love them all! Thank you so much Melani for making it such a personalized and fantastic gift! I've already put all of it to good use. Especially my starfish. Which is now resting in my "seaside jar."

^See.^

I had a lot of fun making my gift too (which I shipped out a few weeks ago too).

Hopefully it brings as much joy to my partner as I received from mine.

Today's Song: "Stars" by The Cranberries. Love this song. Love this band. Enough said. Enjoy!

I hope ya'll are having a great Labor Day weekend.

I know I am.

Talk to ya soon...

xoxo

Baloney