Christmas Crafts

I saw this adorable idea on Pinterest! This girl made a clutch out of an old suit jacket.

How to Do It: Craftaholics Anonymous

I want to try this over Christmas with my family! One for each girl :)

I'm so addicted to Pinterest.. I think I have a problem.

-A

Stressed Much?

I think I've been a little stressed. I have been grinding my teeth so hard that my teeth are becoming MOVEABLE! I can't even think about it without getting a horrible pit in my stomach-- IT PAINS ME. Teeth are my life! Its my worst nightmare to loose my teeth. I sorta kinda had a panic attack last night thinking about it. (maybe still am.)

My plan is to make an orthodontist appointment later today. I want to straighten my teeth before I get a retainer for my grinding. My ortho teacher said it would probably only take a year. So... I guess I'm getting braces!

-A

GOLD

I went gold panning this weekend! It was so much fun-- didn't catch a thing but we have "priceless memories." ;)

I was so mad though.. I brought tennis shoes that I planned on getting wet and muddy and then was bringing other shoes to wear afterwards... well I forgot those. I had to wear my wet and smooshy tennies in Wal-Mart, Olive Garden... I actually kicked them off as soon as I was hidden away in our booth though! I couldn't stand it any longer. :)

Here's some pictures of the mountains on the way down to the river!

I was so happy with this weekend though. My dad & Papa Jake came all the way out to California to bring me my car. (WHICH I LOVE!!) We had such a nice time relaxing and just enjoying each other's company! What a labor day :)

Finally a CAR!

Last Spring my car, Jamal, got hit by a drunk driver at like 50 mph and smashed the front of him to pieces. Thankfully, I was not in the car. The driver hit the front, backed up, hit the back and took off! But lucky me-- he left me his bumper with his license plate. :) Naturally, Jamal was totaled after all this & I've been on the hunt for a new car! Here's a few pictures of my poor lil guy...

I've been driving my dad's Mazda Miata in the meanwhile but this weekend, my dad will be bringing me my new car :) His car has been great to have! I had to learn how to drive a standard and I love having a convertible but... its just so small!

This is my new car :) '05 Nissan Altima

So excited! Isn't she pretty?? I really wanted a car that I felt looked professional when I start going to interviews this coming year. (I can't believe I'll be done with my degree that soon!) This car may not be the sexiest but I love it :) Its perfect for me! And I sound like an old person.. but I'm so excited about having 4 doors again. Its probably my favorite feature!

Looking forward to the weekend!

-A