Wednesday, July 11, 2012

loungin'



This is probably the most unproductive day I've had all summer.  Lounging around in shorts, my huge Texas tee with a pony tail and feeling like doing absolutely nothing.  I've been greeting the day with Pilates, but today I've greeted it with cereal, blog browsing and playing with my pup.  I will say that I was a wee-bit productive by creating a homemade birthday card for Randy's 24th birthday manana.  I love recycling all my other craft materials from my last projects.  Saves $$$, and it helps me work with the creative side of my brain ;).  Speaking of birthdays, I remember being sixteen and thinking "Wow, 24 and on is super adult age already."  I still can't believe that I'm in my early twenties.  Real early, actually.  Just legal!  (which btw, I could use a margarita in this hot-as-hades weather).  I've come to realize that time flies by without our acknowledgment.  Ma and pops were having a conversation the other day about how they can still recall changing our diapers!  (I'm sure they're happy they don't have to do that anymore).  As the next nine years pan out before I reach my fabulous thirties, I hope that I can pursue all the goals and dreams I have listed in my mental notebook.  Nursing is a career that I am thankful to have gone into.  In fact, I'm still surprised that I receive my first degree this December.  (High school stills seems like yesterday)  However, nursing isn't what I want to revolve my entire life around.  There is a part of me that's in love with the world of  photography.  Sure, I only know the baby basics. . but I always get some sort of thrill when I'm behind my Canon. . .or any camera for that matter.  My iPhone, my point-and-shoot, disposables!  I love 'em all. . .and I hope that once my paycheck is no longer a minimum wage and finally a nurse's salary ;), I'll find nearby workshops, and learn from those around me.  Here's my little spiel on life.  Ciao for now.
(ps, there's my pup enjoying the most hipster music with his most hipster accessories.  ;)  I'm having too much fun with that app.)  - NIX



Sunday, July 8, 2012

4.10

...Or do you not think so far ahead?  
'cuz I've been thinking about forever.

Friday, July 6, 2012

Wishful


I spent today with Randy and his family.  We first started the morning at LA Fashion District exploring around Santee Alley & Street. . .(my bartering skills are not on point.)  I purchased some cute finds that I would have otherwise paid twice as much at a retail store.  Toward lunch time, we headed to their family's favorite Indonesian restaurant.  (NOM!).  Afterwards, I took a nap in the car and once I woke up, we were in little Tokyo.  Hawaiian Hazelnut coffee, red bean pastries and super asian stationary, pencils + pens & notepads were happy purchases.  While roaming Little Tokyo, we came across a Wish Tree:


Of all the posted wishes, this one caught my attention.  One mother wrote:  "I wish for my children to be happy forever ".    

Happy Sabbath & wknd, everyone!

Sunday, July 1, 2012

Nana


This morning, I cooked up breakfast for my siblings:  homemade banana-nut pancakes.  I drizzled it with honey and topped it with sliced strawberries.  NOM.