feelin' blue

I'm having a bad day.
Not even a bad day- because nothing has happened. It's just my mood.
I don't exactly know why (or maybe I do....) but I am in such a horrible mood. It's the kind where I'm not sure if I want to cry or yell at someone.

I hate this feeling.
I want to be ok. I want to cheer up.
But even Starbucks couldn't help. Sorry grande white chocolate moca latte, but thanks for trying....

All I know is that I'm tired of being in this funk.
I hate being uninspired.
And I really, really wish..... for some help.
Some inspiration.
Some words of encouragement.
A hug.
A phone call at work that doesn't include being yelled at.
And, if it's not too much to ask, or too silly to suggest, it would really be nice if someone went out of their way to remind me that I mean something.
But I guess it really is up to me to remind myself of that. So in that case, if you happen to stumble upon this post (and have actually made it this far in reading it without stopping and moving on) could you leave me some inspiration?? Something to get my mind off of being sad. That would be lovely. And would mean a lot to me.....more than you know.

Loves,
kel

sharkattacks & vanishingmaps

Last night I finally got to watch some of Shark Week. I've kept missing it the past couple of years, so I was really happy I could watch it last night.
Maybe this makes me kind of a dork, but even though I've always been deathly afraid of these creatures, I love learning about them...



Also.
Sad news....or so I think it is. Road maps (like below) are no longer being made. Apparently GPS and online mapquesting has made the need for paper folded maps obsolete. Good thing I save a bunch from my dad. (They are great for scrapbooking- haha I don't think I use them for much else...)
So good-bye dear friends.

--kel

randomness is what i am

Name: Kellie
Age: 22

Random facts about me:
1. I get kinda depressed when it's not sunny outside.
2.I got my first haircut when I was 2 years old.
3. Blank walls (no matter what color) despress me.
4. I have a HUGE crush on Paul McCartney- I'd marry him (even though he could be my dad...).
5. I was in a commercial for The Poker Room (in St.Augustine).
6. I have a notebook of lists (which includes lists on: random facts, things I love, my dream house, dream guy, things to try, music to look up, photoshoot ideas to try, etc.).
7. I get bored when I am not multi-tasking.
8. I've never broken a bone.
9. Sometimes I wake myself up from laughing or crying.
10. I can't draw or cut in a straight line (great trait for a future teacher.... lol).
11. I somewhat enjoy doing the dishes.
12. I can't eat when I'm sad.
13. When I'm angry I frop the f-bomb way too much. I also tend to slam or throw things and walk really fast.
14. I get cold very easily.
15. I tend to love songs that have clapping in them.
16. I'm hopelessly addicted to flickr.com
17. I constantly underestimate myself.
18. Jesus christ is my Lord and SAvior and without Him I wouldn't have made it this far.
19. I only have one tattoo: a trinity knot with the verse: "Deuteronomy 31:6" written around it.
20. I've only ever lived in Florida.
21. My very first sentence was "What the hell is that?" (We were watching the movie, The Abyss).
22. I still listen tothe Spice Girls.

If you've read this...TAG your turn!!! (Especially if your name is Jessica, Jeff, or Erin).
(By the way....the number of random facts should be the same as your age; hence, I'm 22, so 22 random facts about me!)
Can't wait to read em!!! (Post a link to your blog once you're done please!!!)
-kelz

the 5 loves

Happy Monday!

I have to say, today I have a slight case of the Mondays though. But I'm getting through with some amazing eye candy...

1. Etsy finds like this one:

*I found these pretties from Erin. And I love her even more for sharing.

Now I REALLY want one :) *

2. These sunglasses. I absolutely LOVE them!!!!

I finally found a pair at a vintage shop here for $15. I think I may need to get them soon!!!

Lindsay Price wore them on Lipstick Jungle (far right in above picture). It made me just want them even more. The style they gave her in this show is to die for!!!!

2. Cupcakes from this amazing store.

I love them all, but here are some of my favorites:

*I even love the interior of the place!!! (It's all pink with white mod furniture).*

4. This pretty mini for polaroids made by the lovely Elsie Flannigan.

* I just love, love, love it!

She is such a creative inspiration. And her minis make me want to go home and start crafting!*

5. Food from Tijuana Flats.

SOOOOOOOOOO good. Need I say more?

Hope you're having a wonderful Monday!

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I <3 weekends

Pretty much all my friends (but 1 or 2) are out of town this weekend, so I actually had time to be productive this weekend...whether I wanted to be or not. :)

So this weekend I have:
-caught up with some friends I needed to spend more time with
-took my car into the shop
-cleaned my car. she looks soooo pretty- almost like when i bought her!!!
-cleaned my bathroom (ick)
-washed dishes
-did a couple loads of laundry
-scrapped and made some mini books!
-vegged with Toast (yup, I'm dogsitting again!!!)
-organized


Here is a page I did for Ms. Kara's music journaling class. I think I like this one the best of all the ones I've done so far.



I finally put a cover on the mini in memory of my dad. My mom gave me the idea. The layout is actually something he did. It makes me really happy!!!

This was a page I did last weekend for his birthday. (7-24-09, he would have been 58).



A mini book that I made this weekend. It's a confessions/secrets mini book.
I can't wait to complete it!!!










Now off to lunch with my parents!!! :)
Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

monday a few days late

Things have been crazy lately. While my life has been somewhat uneventful, I've been really sick lately. I still feel like crap, but I figured if I am feeling decent enough to drag myself out of bed to go to work, then I should make myself also write a new post.
All of these things have been looming in my head and I wanted to share them.... so here you go.

The Monday list (a few days late) of things I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE:

1. Music I cannot get enough of lately:





2. Lofts in Jax.
Not that I have ever considered living in a loft, but after seeing these beauties and taking a look around the photo galleries, I think I may be in love.
The first one:






The second one:

(the closet may be the best part!!)

*** not that I could afford either of these any time soon, but it doesn't hurt to dream.....****

3. I love living in Florida. I LOVE our beaches!!!!

East coast, west coast, north fl, south, fl....doesn't matter. They are all different and all sooo pretty.

I think there is no sunset able to match one at an FL beach....
(Jacksonville Beach)


(Pensacola Beach)
** I tried to find pictures of Los Olas (Ft. Lauderdale Beach) where I grew up, but they wewn't very decent...
But I am happy to say that I will be adding a new collection of beach pictures soon...... (can we say vacation??!!)

4. Which brings me to #4. Things I love: vacation. Beach vacation. Gettin away from everything and relaxing.
Got any guesses as to where it is I am going??
(I'm not telling until I get back). Call me supersticious, but hey that's how I roll.


5. Super cute finds. Like this wallet.

I saw it while shopping at this cute little store in 5 points. And then found it online.

Have a great rest of your week and weekend!!!!
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totally obssessed

I can not get enough of this show. Too bad it only lasted 2 seasons....
And I absolutely LOVE the theme song. Hear it here.
--tried to upload the video right onto my blog page, but i am technologically challenged and don't know how....

all things mini

Mini books that is!!!!

I worked on a few more pages from the music and journaling class that I took last week, taught by Ms. Kara.

1234 by Fiest


Don't Stop by Fleetwood MAc



I also finished my mini book with my notes from reading Searching For God Knows What. Here are some of the pages (most of them were just notebook paper filled with notes and quotes).


(God tells us who we are)
(Because a person could read the Bible...to feel that they are not alone, that somebody understands them and loves them enough to speak to them)


(To some scale we have all felt betrayed, but imagine how God felt after the Fall)
(God doesn't believe one country is better than any other- why should we?)


(Ditch the lifeboat)


(To exchange heaven for a place, and to exchange eternity for time, was an act of humility I don't think any of us can understand)


(The circus)
(Our job is not to judge them but to love them)
(Love creates rules and forgives when they are broken)
([Church] obsessed with popular culture?)

Enjoy! :)