Life Lately

Hiiiiii y'all! Gosh, it has been a long time since I've been on this little blog of mine. Life has been very busy, which is a wonderful thing. My business, Simply Beautiful, is really starting to take off and it's the most exciting thing! There are some days where I really can't believe how lucky I am to be able to do what I love. I've been working with lots of awesome new clients, and I'm just so thankful! My company has a LivingSocial deal out for the next 2 weeks, so if you're in the Orange County area and need some organization help, click here!

About 2 months ago, I got a voicemail that literally had me jumping up and down screaming. It was the Ellen show offering me Season 11 Premiere tickets! I returned the call (and thanked her over and over again) and asked why they called me (usually you request tickets on her website and they're really hard to get), and they told me that for the premiere, they were calling people who were already in the database (I have been twice before).

I brought Katie and Lindy with me, and thank goodness we took my car because Ellen gave us all TVs!!!! 

It was a VERY good day :) I love these girls, and in 2 weeks, we're going to see Chelsea Lately! I don't really watch her show, but I have an obsession with TV tapings so I'd go to just about any. And I'll be with these awesome girls, so it's guaranteed to be a good time!

Doug's birthday was just a few days ago- Happy happy happy birthday, my love!!!!

A few weeks ago, I watched the entire Breaking Bad series just in time to watch the finale. Yes, it absolutely lived up to the hype. I couldn't have loved the finale more. Dexter, however, was about the worst finale of all time. I'm still bitter.

My mom came out to visit last week, and we had a lovely time, as always! We took the TMZ Tour (my 2nd time) and laughed for 2 hours straight. I spotted Famke Janssen (the wife from Taken, and apparently also in X-Men) at Chateau Marmont, but she was lame and ran away from our cameraman. 

And as you may have noticed in the above picture, I chopped my hair off and added a ton of low-lights. I also decided to finally bite the bullet and try the Brazilian Blowout. I have been considering it for 2 years, and I am SO HAPPY that I got it. It basically takes all of the frizz out of your hair, leaving it smoother and shinier. To have straight hair, it used to take me around 30 minutes to dry and straighten it. Now, it takes 5. It is LIFE-CHANGING! My hair has never felt so soft. It feels like a new head of hair! I'm still getting used to the color- this is the darkest I've ever had it. I'll probably add more blonde next time, but it's fun to be a semi-brunette!

What I'm Loving Lately

Gel nail polish- I was very apprehensive about trying these because of some reviews I read online- some people say they damage your nails. But I finally tried them and loved them! They stayed on for about 3 weeks with no chipping! And removal was so easy- I actually did it myself at home! I didn't notice any difference in the strength of my nails after removing them either. I plan on only getting gel for special occasions, just to make sure my nails stay healthy and strong. Have you tried gel before?

Doug and I watched Duck Dynasty for the first time about a month ago, and OH MY WORD, we are obsessed! I don't know if I've ever laughed so hard during a show. They are all hilarious and lovable, but Si is obviously my favorite. We have already watched every episode and are now depressed that we have to wait for Season 4.

I recently bought my first Thirty One bag, and I absolutely love it! It's the Large Utility Tote, and I usually keep it in the back of my car to carry in groceries. Lauren is a friend of mine from high school, and she was so helpful as I ordered these! Check out her page if you'd like one of your own!

I just love this picture so much. I mean, how much sweeter can it get?

While Maisy was recovering from her surgery, I watched the whole Friday Night Light series. So many people told me that it was the best show ever, and I must say that it lived up to every expectation! I was SO SAD when it ended. Tami Taylor is probably my favorite character of all time, and I am a little bit in love with Tim Riggins and Coach. I just want more! I heard that they're writing a script for a movie? I hope it happens!

I'm also loving that in 2 short days, we will be in Cancun! We are going back to where we honeymooned for our 3rd anniversary, and it's literally all we can think about these days. Unlimited food, margaritas, and daily poker tournaments....paradise, here we come!

My goal was to lose 15 pounds by the time we went to Mexico. Well, I've lost 12.5 pounds and I'm pretty dang happy about that! It was really hard work and some days I felt like quitting, but I am so happy that I stuck with it. I plan on splurging as much as I want on my vacation (hello, it's all-inclusive! It'd be a crime to not take advantage of that!) and then once I get back, I'll start working on losing the last 5 pounds. But for now, I'm going to be happy and celebrate this achievement that I never thought I'd see!

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And with a little weight loss and an upcoming vacation, I've treated myself to a few new pretty things! I found this skirt and belt at a local consignment store- I got both for $14! Besides my wedding dress, I think this is the most excited I've ever been to wear an outfit! :)