Why o Why?

Sorry no 'fashionista' pics up today. It's been really busy. Even though I didn't have to go into work...I still had to clean my house. I started with the attic and gradually worked myself down to the living room, then the kitchen...leaving my bedroom for last. I'll have to work on the bathroom tomorrow. No...I'm not having company, just needed to get 'er done!

I am staying focused...I got up this morning to do the Jillian Michaels level 2 workout. This was before I started with the cleaning frenzy. I thought I was going to die...but I did it! I did the whole 30 minute segment. Get this....I had enough energy to start cleaning.

Since the tripod was still up....I managed to take a pic of me and my Levi. Isn't he adorable?

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Spunky

It's day 1 of my vacation and boy does it feel good! I slept until about 8:30 this morning (I know...considering the circumstances I should have slept until noon), however, I was on a mission. I needed to make sure my pup Levi had his morning glory, then I was off to the living room for some one on one time with Jillian Michaels. We spent 30 grueling minutes together...but well worth it.

Here I am...ready for my workout.

Without these shoes..I don't know what I would do. I found them on sale at Marshall's one day and they have been the best shoes ever! Comfortable, sturdy, and light. Loves 'em!

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After Work

blouse: Old Navy

jeans: Old Navy

shoes: Old Navy

coat: H&M

photos taken by my daughter

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Last Day Before Vacation!!!

The holiday season is right around the corner. Shopping is horrible and so is parking and finding a table where you can sit down and eat. ugh!!! However, I'm still feeling pretty good. After today I start my vacation...wonderful! I actually got up this morning to take pics of what I decided to wear ...so here they are:

skirt: Apostrophe

blouse: H&M

brown cardi: Target

tights: Target

boots: from Off Broadway Shoes

watch: Fossil

bracelet: gifted

waist coat: Old Navy

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Time To Get Focused

Ok, so I was going to add a couple of pics on my blog showing what I wore today. Not so much...

After looking at them, I was like WHOA! Didn't even recognize myself.

I've decided to get focused and stay on the right path to weight loss. On Sunday I started the Jillian Michaels' (Biggest Loser) exercise work out routine. Let me tell you, for a person who jogs from time to time, this exercising routine nearly killed me! It was only 30 minutes, however, it felt like 90!

Monday I did a 20 minute Pilates work out...not bad at all. And today I went back to do the Jillian Michaels' routine all over again. This time, it wasn't as bad.

I've also changed my eating habits. See I'm a Godiva and Baskin Robbins girl, but I haven't had ice cream in about a month and a Godiva drink in about a week.

My calories have been reduced to only 1200 per day. So far, I'm doing pretty well. Like I said...I'm going to stay focused.

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What I've Recently Made...Very Simplistic

Just a couple of pieces of jewelry I made over the weekend. These are very simple pieces.

This is the necklace I made for my daughter. She wanted a simple cord necklace with her Chinese Zodiac (The Dog, 1994) hanging from it. Very easy indeed...

Doesn't look much like a dog huh...

Here is another necklace I made over the weekend.

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Random

These guys were hanging out in the front yard and across the street this morning.

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Charmed I'm Sure

This is a charm necklace I made earlier today. I made it using a link chain that I purchased from JoAnn's Fabrics and some charms I had on hand. I used the glass bead for a mixed-media flare. I thought that the key created a vintage effect to the necklace.

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Can You Say Adorable?

This is my Levi...a 9 month beautiful, sweet and stylish Yorkshire Terrier.

Today was pretty cold outside (45 degrees burrr), as compared to the 70 degree weather we had yesterday. So, we decided that he would wear his heavier sweatshirt hoodie by Old Navy. It totally worked! He was warm.

I wish he would have kept on the booties, they totally completed the outfit. Maybe next time...

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Featured Images for Today

I was planning on going to the park to jog with Levi...however, that's really impossible to do with him. He loves to run...right off the trail! So, I decided to take out the camera and snap a few photos. Besides, I'm trying to work on my photography..it's not easy and I definitely can't wait until I receive my Adobe Photoshop Elements 8!

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More of my Crafty side

At first I wasn't going to attach anymore pics of the jewelry I've made until I perfected the craft. However, I know it's going to take some time before I become a professional...so are some more of the pieces I've made so far:

Necklace made with gold link chain and various beads using eye pins

Necklace made using a black cord and antique silver beads

Bracelet using silver wire beads and eye pins to hold the black and gray beads

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Jewelry Making

Well, I'm very new to this...I've just started making jewelry. Now I am at the beginner's stages all the way; currently only making braclets, necklaces and some really easy earrings. Here is some of my work:

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First Post

I plan to just show my crafty side in this blog. It will be more of a scrapbook/live journal sort of deal. I welcome comments and/or suggestions; as I'm trying to perfect the hobbies I love thus far.

To fill you in, I love photography, fashion, art, music, reading and creating jewelry. So you'll see some of the things here in my blog. Enjoy!

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