Dont' call it a comeback.

I'm bringing the blog back!

I've had many a change in my life as of late, I'm engaged and planning a wedding for Aug 18th 2012, I quit my job and moved an hour south to Cincinnati to start my life Luke, I'll be getting back into being creative and crafting for the wedding, I'm a new aunt to my sisters little girl, Coraline and to my best friend who might as well be my sister's baby boy, Siddhartha.

Its safe to say my life has made a total 180 and I am loving every minute of it and feel so blessed.

I'm currently OBSESSED with Pintrest and am doing a lot of wedding planning/finding inspiration through it and need a place to put it all together, so that is why the blog is coming back.

I know my life will be full of adventure and excitement in the up coming months and want to share it all and remember it all.

So I hope some of you are still around and still following, I've still been reading blogs but not commenting much and that will change as well! I miss the blog scene a bit and can't wait to get back into the swing of things!!

I'm going to put together a post of wedding plans that have been made so far but until then, check out my pintrest, follow me on instagram-sandydeer.

best summer ever

It has been such a long time since I blogged which is silly because now is the time that I should be blogging the most!! 

I have soooooo many new, wonderful, fun, beautiful things going on in my life right now that I should be documenting it all!!! 

But I suck and have been too busy soaking in every last minute of it all that I haven't taken the time to do anything but just enjoy myself and the people around me.

Instead of talking about the last however many months, I'll just talk about the two most exciting things that have happened to me since I last posted!

And they are:

1. 

I am going to be an aunt...twice!!!

My sister is pregnant and due on Oct. 8th. 

She and her husband aren't finding out what they're having so I won't know until its born if I'll have a niece or a nephew.

And my other "sister"/best friend, Stephanie, is pregnant as well and is due Oct. 18th. 

She and Ravi did find out the sex and they're having a boy!! 

So at least I know I'll have one nephew.

My life is going to be filled with all the things babies in the next couple months and I'm totally ok with that! 

I love planning parties, buying gifts and spending time with wonderful people so its perfect that they're having their babies so close together!!

There are lots of other pregnant ladies in my life right now or ladies that have had babies recently and while I am not ready at this second to have one myself, it makes me think about how wonderful it will be when I am ready that I'll have so many amazing people and babies around to share it all with!!

2.

I fell ridiculously, crazy, stupidly, wonderfully in love with this handsome fellow, Luke!!!!

We've been friends for 6 years and it seems like us dating has always been on the verge of happening, so when it finally did in May, it just took my breath away!

I don't think I've caught it yet or will anytime soon!!

Things have been on the go since our first date and while we'd both like to relax and have time to ourselves, its been soooooo amazing experiencing so many new things with him.

He lives an hour away in Cincinnati but we've made it work wonderfully and I get to see a city I've spent lots of time in but never really explored and I get to explore it with him.

And when we're in Dayton, I get to experience my own city like its a totally new place. 

Doing everything with him is like doing it for the first time. 

Places take on new meanings, inside jokes are formed, little details of something he said or how he looked are etched in my brain and I'll remember then each time we visit that place or hear a certain song or eat a certain food. 

I could gush about him non stop, about how talented and creative he is. 

How sweet and kind and giving he is. 

How much he loves his friends and family and Monty, ugh it melts my heart!

He is the most genuinely beautiful person, inside and out.

I feel like a better person just being with him. 

Bottom line-he makes my heart so incredibly full that sometimes, I swear I can feel it spilling over. 

bad days, good friends

Once again, I did not get back into the swing of things when it came to blogging on a regular basis since my last post.
I've had a lot going on, nothing good and haven't really felt like sitting down and blogging about the bummers in my life.
I've had some issues at my house-flooding, sewer back up, plumbers being to the house twice in the past week for hours upon hours into the night and day and now I have been with out power/heat since Tuesday evening with power lines down in my yard and on my roof and probably won't get it back until Saturday or Sunday.
Luckily, I have nice neighbors who ran an extension cord from their garage so I could use a space heater until I couldn't take it any longer and went to Ravi and Stephanie's for the night. Ravi is always saying we should have a sleep over so what better time to have one than when you've been alone for a couple days and in desperate need of friends!! They made me hot, yummy food and coffee and gave a warm bed to sleep in.
On top of their kindness, my cousin was nice enough to pick up Monty on his way up north and drop him off at my parents house so he wouldn't destroy Ravi and Stephanie's house after being cooped up with me for two days!

This morning I went to the gym to work off some of my pent up energy/frustration only to find after taking my shower that their hair dryers were broken...boo!! I had to just hang out in the locker room until my hair was dry enough that my flat iron would finish the drying process. It is just not my week!!
Besides the bad weather and house issues, my Grammy passed away a few weeks ago and while we all knew it was coming and that she was miserable and was ready, it was still shocking when it did happen and I haven't really dealt with it yet.
Not to mention I had to spend time with family who are not my biggest fans. At a time when we should all be there for eachother, I just got mean looks, ignored, talked about and just made to feel like crap.

Other than all that I've just been working and working out like usual. I have big plans of starting my spring/summer workout routines and can't wait to get more into them, I always feel better when I feel like I've kicked my ass at the gym.

I applied for a job that I think I would really enjoy over the weekend, but haven't heard anything. I'm hoping the interview process has just been delayed because of the horrible ice storm we had the last couple days and that I hear from them soon.

I've also got a bit more done at the house as far as decorating goes. It feels like it is taking me forever and I just want it done but I don't have everything I need yet since it takes money and I'm a little low on it.
I am happy with how everything is coming together though and I hope I can find the last little things I need in the near future so that I can have a belated house warming party!!

Its almost time for me to leave work and I'm hoping that when I stop back by my house that the power is on, but I'm not getting my hopes up since I think it is just me in my neighborhood without and they're focusing on large outages first and individuals last...sucks for me.

I hope anyone else who has had to deal with this storm is safe and warm!!

A post for Sam!

I'm still not back into blogging like before but I received such a sweet email from the lovely, Sam, asking how I was and wondering about my blog so I thought I'd do a little post for her!!

I don't have any pictures yet of the house, I'm still not happy with how everything is so probably no pictures until then. I still have things sitting against walls and boxes here and there which don't make for cute photos.

A lot still needs hung and put away and I am soooooo anxious to get it done. I did get a buffet my dad found for free all sanded/painted and moved in, so once I get the drawers lined and am able to store some stuff I think I will be a lot happier and feel more organized.

I also got my dad to hang a piece of pegboard in the spare room where I have all my craft stuff and I found a pegboard hook set for $11 at Home Depot, so I'm starting to get everything in there a bit more organized as well. Now I just need him to haul down my shelving units so I can finish that room up.

Other than trying to get more done around the house, I've been obsessed with watching the show, Bones, on netflix. I love it and love the relationship Bones and Booth have. Though I did find myself crying during the episode I watched this morning because of how sweet they are with each other but yet neither of them will make a move, ugh, I'm such a sappy, sappy, lonely girl.

Another thing I've been obsessed with, roasted veggies. They have been many of my meals for over a week now and I doubt it will change anytime soon. I change the seasonings each time, mix the roasted veggies (usually cauliflower, broccoli, onion, green beans, sweet potato) with quinoa and get a healthy, filling meal with leftovers that last me a couple days!

I wish I had more exciting things to talk about than pegboard and roasted vegetables, but I don't. I have had no progress in meeting anyone/going on a date, I haven't gone out and done anything for awhile besides work and the gym so no fun outings to tell you all about and that leaves me with pegboard and veggies...oh well!!

I'm still blogging, sort of.

It has been a long time since I last posted.
I just haven't felt much like blogging or being on line in general.
I've been working extra days/hours and spend 99.5% of my time online, so when I'm home with free time the last thing I want to do is be on the computer.

I'm still not entirely settled in to the house.
I have a few more things to move, hang, find places for etc but for the most part Monty and I are enjoying ourselves and the space.
Monty is especially loving having a yard to spend time in despite the fact its not fenced in and he has to stay on a lead.

My Christmas day was nice, my mom went to the hospital the night before when chest/neck pains but was released Christmas day afternoon with all the tests they ran returning good news leaving them to believe it was stress.
However the fact that she was in the hospital and my parents living 30+ minutes away from the Air Force base, meant it was up to me to cook all the food and get everything ready.
We had a Mexican fiesta of vegetarian tacos with roasted potatoes, veggie grounds and lime/cilantro rice, healthy/homemade roasted corn/cream cheese jalapeno poppers and a few sides and desserts.
I got almost all the food done by the time my dad got back from picking my mom up and we were only a couple hours off what we had scheduled.

I got some super cute clothes, jewelry, a few items for the house, lots of coffee, a healthy dog treat cookbook, an amazing snood, candy, ornaments, a lunch tote and I can't remeber what else.
I think for the most part everyone liked the gifts I gave/made and Monty loved all the little toys and treats I found for him.
I didn't get any pictures because I was so busy and my mom didn't want any taken of her because she came straight from the hospital and didn't get the chance to get cleaned up, so I don't have any cute pictures to share.

My new years plans are up in the air right now but it doesn't matter much to me. I don't have a significant other to share the moment with so it makes no difference to me where I sit the moment the ball drops. Which also means I did not make my goal of getting a date before the new year. Perhaps I'll just reset the goal and hope to have at least one date by next new years, though with my track record that is near impossible too!!

I hope you all had a lovely holiday and have a wonderful new years!!

small update

I'm all moved in to the new house.
I haven't done much decorating yet because I'm a little nervous to use the power drill by myself but hopefully my dad will be able to help me this coming weekend!! I'll get some pictures to post then. Maybe that will get me back into blogging. I just haven't felt like being online much lately.

I joined Ravi and Stephanie's gym and have gone to a couple classes with her! Dance, dance and spinning...I loved both. Even though I felt silly during dance, dance it was a lot of fun and good new workout!! Spinning wasn't as scary/hard as I thought it was going to be and am excited to keep up with it!!

Friday my mom brought Monty down so that night I had Ravi, Stephanie and Sabin over for dinner and to hang out!! I was happy to have finally be able to have them over and host a dinner, I can't wait to do it again!!! Perhaps I'll have a little Christmas party!

Its been snowing all day today which means I have one happy pup!! Monty LOVES to play in/eat snow and I've had to drag him back inside when I get too cold. I think he would stay out for hours if I let him!
I on the other hand would much rather stay inside watching The Office or do a little Christmas shopping with Stephanie, which is how I spent my day.

I'm making everyone in my family gifts but decided to make my immediate family gifts as well as buy them something, which means I have to get a move on the gifts I'm making.
I have soo many started but only a few finished. I still have time though, I'll make it happen!!!

Is anybody all finished with their shopping/gift making?

q&a from Sam

I've never done a fill in the blanks/q&a thing on here, but the wonderful Sam tagged me and I have nothing to do at work...so here it goes!!

Why did you create your blog?
I had one on livejournal but was over and it so I moved to blogger!
What kind of blogs do you follow?
All kinds-fashion, lifestyle, food, health/fitness, photography
Favourite make-up brand?
I use a bunch of different brands but I would have to say I've always been happy with the Sephora brand stuff I've bought, though I do like Mac foundations-I just can't afford them.
Favourite clothing brand?
Most of my stuff is from F21 or BP from Nordstrom but mainly I buy what I like whether it be from F21, Kohls, Target, Macys...
Your indespensable make-up product?
Foundation. I wish I had perfect skin but I do not.
Your favourite colour?
Green...all different shades. Kelly, mint and pea green are probably my favorite shades.
Your perfume?
I LOVE Allure by Chanel but only in the hair perfume which they don't make anymore....so I guess now it would be Chance by Chanel, Sula Champagne Sugar or this cheapo stuff they sell at Charlotte Russe.

Your favourite film?
I have a few but I'll just stick with Breakfast At Tiffany's.

What country would you like to visit and why?
There are soo many! I work at a travel agency so I see amazing places everyday in brochures and emails, but definitely Croatia, Morocco, Turkey, Italy, South Africa, Baku, New Zealand and Iceland because they all look beautiful and have history to them. And Japan because I would like to see where I was born and spent the beginning of my childhood.
(Kate's addition) Prefer lying down or being on top?
I'm with Sam...no answer!
Write the last question and answer it yourself:

If you could eat any animal in the world, what would it be?
Silly Sam!! I guess if Sam finds a T-Rex to eat I would maybe have a little taste, probably not though!

How do you take your coffee or tea?
I take my coffee a few different ways-if using a flavored creamer or just that, no sugar. If plain creamer then I add a little sugar or sugar free syrup and no sugar. I take my tea plain or with a bit of honey.