tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572294418985332352024-03-19T14:01:22.063-06:00One Crafty CupcakeJessica @ One Crafty Cupcakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09791511497003169607noreply@blogger.comBlogger114125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657229441898533235.post-47155224264194817592014-06-26T20:18:00.001-06:002014-06-26T20:18:40.930-06:00Who knew...These days I'm pretty exhausted at the end of the day. At least mentally and definitely creatively. So my blog and Etsy shop have been pretty much ignored.<br />
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I have officially had my big kid job for 1 year. It seems to have gone by so fast. Seriously, I don't know where the time has gone...wait what day is it? Seriously though, I ask that question at least once a day. I feel like now that I have the job that I was waiting for, my life is flashing before my eyes. One day I'm going to wake up and be 50 and have no clue where the time went.<br />
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I'm putting a lot on my plate this year and the stress may be getting to me. Or at least the boyfriend has pointed out that it is. It's almost 8:30 at night and I've been working up until starting to write this. But guess what? I wouldn't change it. I have learned so much over the past year and am even more convinced that this is where I belong. Some days I put my head on my desk and want to cry from the overwhelming to do list...but if my list weren't so long I wouldn't have a job. But I definitely need to find a way to de-stress. Developing a drinking problem isn't an option...kidding! I don't feel like I have time for anything else... But I need to make time. For yoga or sewing or running (EWW, I didn't say that). But something.<br />
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<br />Jessica @ One Crafty Cupcakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09791511497003169607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657229441898533235.post-44400179878015090702014-04-16T13:16:00.003-06:002014-04-16T13:16:42.931-06:00Why I'm starting to dislike blogging/pinterest….<div style="text-align: left;">
Does anyone else feel like doing domestic tasks were easier before blogging & Pinterest?</div>
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Sure Pinterest has a million and one ideas derived from blogging about how to clean that stubborn soap scum on your shower. Or here's fifty different schedules and templates to help keep your house clean. </div>
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I've tried the home binder, I've tried the templates but guess what? </div>
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Unless these pieces of paper are going to channel the home decor from Beauty & the Beast and come to life they aren't going to clean my house. All they do is make me feel guilty about not having a clean house or being the perfect housekeeper/cook/hostess. </div>
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And I get it…these kind of systems work for other people. But they don't work for me. </div>
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I mean who has time to complete like 10 different cleaning tasks daily while doing all the other stuff people have to do in a day? Let's be real and show more pictures of what our houses look like on the daily. If just to show people that even the domestic goddesses of Pinterest sometimes have more important priorities than cleaning their toilets with Coca-Cola or boiling orange peels and vinegar to make their own cleaning solution. </div>
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Totally kidding just don't judge me when you come over and get dog hair on your pants. </div>
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What can I say? My dogs live here, you don't. </div>
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Jessica @ One Crafty Cupcakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09791511497003169607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657229441898533235.post-82189872078194736712014-04-09T08:00:00.000-06:002014-04-09T08:00:03.222-06:00You're only as old as you feel...<div style="text-align: center;">
If that's true I feel like an old lady.</div>
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I'm going to be turning 25 this year but feel so much older than that.</div>
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I guess that's what happens when you settle down and buy a house when you're 20.</div>
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I absolutely have no regrets about that but I do feel like a pretty big stick in the mud sometimes.</div>
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Life is pretty busy at the moment. </div>
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My job takes up a lot of my time and you know you love it when you're staying almost an hour after every day and skipping lunch during the week.</div>
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It's so hard to decide what kind of blogger you want to be. </div>
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You try to be one way and it doesn't work then you try to be another and it still doesn't work.</div>
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Even as a blog reader my preferences have changed. I used to live for the DIY blogs. </div>
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Now I love the lifestyle ones. </div>
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Right now in particular, Mish from <a href="http://www.mishlovinlife.com/">Mish Lovin' Life</a>.</div>
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Also, Roo from <a href="http://neonfresh.com/">Neon Fresh</a>.</div>
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These ladies are hilarious check them out.</div>
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Jessica @ One Crafty Cupcakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09791511497003169607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657229441898533235.post-61592391567459885142014-01-29T13:07:00.000-07:002014-01-29T13:07:10.519-07:00I love getting mail. <div style="text-align: center;">
I love getting stuff in the mail…who doesn't?</div>
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These subscription boxes are getting pretty trendy seriously there's a ton to choose from now. </div>
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I've been envying the PopSugar Must Have Box for awhile now but couldn't commit to $40/month.</div>
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I felt like I could spend that money so much more wisely.</div>
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Then I kept seeing all these awesome boxes popping up on instagram. I may have been looking for them.</div>
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One day I was so determined that I found a coupon code for a pretty good discount and bit the bullet.</div>
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I received my first box last week and all things considered I actually love it.</div>
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I can definitely use everything in this box. </div>
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A bag of Truffle Pipcorn (delicious mini popcorn)</div>
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The Juice Generation Book (we do have a juicer so this will go to use)</div>
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A Rifle Paper Co. Cities Desk Calendar</div>
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Jack & Lucy Tech Gloves (was considering buying a pair anyways)</div>
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Malin + Goetz Detox Mask (haven't tried it yet but I've used their moisturizer before and it's awesome)</div>
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Revlon Marchesa Nail Files (can always use more)</div>
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I'm too excited for next month! </div>
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Jessica @ One Crafty Cupcakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09791511497003169607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657229441898533235.post-14003456998052605752013-12-26T14:48:00.002-07:002013-12-26T14:48:39.809-07:00We're not there yet...<div style="text-align: center;">
But I am so ready for 2013 to be over.</div>
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While it definitely had it's ups and downs I feel like I've had more bad luck then good. </div>
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I've been in 3 count them 3 car crashes this year! With one just being on Sunday.</div>
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The first one was probably 75% my fault. </div>
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The second one was deemed 50% but I still believe I was just a victim.</div>
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The third and hopefully final I was 100% INNOCENT. </div>
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If you're going to get in a crash I guess that's the kind you want to be in.</div>
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My poor little car is definitely taking a beating.</div>
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After 25 years my parents are getting divorced.</div>
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Scary to share with the world (or all 36 of my followers) considering only 2 of my friends know.</div>
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But I like to keep it real so yeah. Divorce not fun no matter how old you are.</div>
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I don't want to be a Debbie Downer so moving on!</div>
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What good came of this year?</div>
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I got a great job that I really like. </div>
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For the first time since I started working at the young age of 15 I have no desire to look for another job.</div>
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It's pretty awesome. </div>
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I guess that cancels out the 2 car crashes that were possibly partially my fault.<br />
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Jessica @ One Crafty Cupcakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09791511497003169607noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657229441898533235.post-36251298736787498492013-10-03T12:33:00.002-06:002013-10-03T12:33:59.864-06:00Yeah I'm still here...<div style="text-align: center;">
In case anyone was wondering I'm still here!</div>
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I was a bad blogger before, but now that I have the demanding big kid job I'm an even worse blogger!</div>
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It's funny now that I'm not trying to be creative for the sake of my blog I'm actually doing projects!</div>
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One thing you can count on? I'm still taking crappy iPhone pics of my projects. </div>
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Barely whipped out the DSLR last week to shoot some engagement pictures for friends.</div>
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I've been scoring some great finds on craigslist as of late. </div>
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But I didn't want to pay more than $100 for the table and I wanted it to be wood.</div>
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It's solid wood and came with 4 chairs (not pictured). </div>
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$40!</div>
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Jessica @ One Crafty Cupcakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09791511497003169607noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657229441898533235.post-26625585517645657652013-08-20T08:00:00.000-06:002013-08-20T08:00:00.091-06:00Just a touch of whimsy....<div style="text-align: center;">
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I would love to have a house decorated with randomness and be one of those super creative boho types.</div>
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They're able to pull anything together be it a room or an outfit and make it look so effortless.</div>
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I feel like whimsy is something you're born with and you can't learn to be whimsical.</div>
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Jessica @ One Crafty Cupcakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09791511497003169607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657229441898533235.post-71936921366167279732013-08-16T08:00:00.000-06:002013-08-16T08:00:01.158-06:0099 Problems But Weight Ain't 1<div style="text-align: center;">
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I feel like it's been forever since I last posted.</div>
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So much has happened! Not really...but it seems like it.</div>
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My birthday came and went. Grown-up birthdays suck!</div>
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I've been chugging along at my no longer new job. I'm still loving it!</div>
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I bought some furniture to refinish. Like any poor blogger I did not take before pictures.</div>
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In other news I found this really cool site called <a href="http://diet.bt/16qHwxT">DietBet</a>. Well actually <a href="http://www.mishlovinlife.com/">MishLovinLife</a> introduced me.</div>
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It's a weight loss challenge but instead of just having 1 winner, everyone who meets goal wins!</div>
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The goal is to lose 4% of your body fat. Umm that's totally not a lot.</div>
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You put money in the pot lose your 4% and either walk away with the money you put in or some extra!</div>
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This really is a win-win situation. That is unless you don't meet goal.</div>
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I struggle with motivation. I really do. I know I should work out cause it's good for you blah blah blah.</div>
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But it's just so hard to get motivated. As I get older it's only going to get worse. So I need to get on this.</div>
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The game I joined is <a href="http://diet.bt/16qHwxT">99 Problems But Weight Ain't 1</a> hence the blog post title.</div>
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It's $30 and weigh in starts in a couple days. </div>
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I'm going to do this. I don't want to just give someone $30 because they could do what I was to lazy to do.</div>
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I'm going to make this happen!</div>
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Wish me luck! If you want to join click <a href="http://diet.bt/16qHwxT">here.</a></div>
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The more players the bigger the pot. The better chance you have of making some money!</div>
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Jessica @ One Crafty Cupcakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09791511497003169607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657229441898533235.post-6719481896238961742013-07-29T09:15:00.000-06:002013-07-29T09:15:00.057-06:00Hello? Is it me you're looking for?<div style="text-align: center;">
I finally got my laptop up and running! </div>
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Yay! It's like 6 going on 7 years old and frustrates the heck out of me.</div>
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The boyfriend offered to buy us a new iMac... and I asked the question </div>
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any only child would ask the week of their birthday.</div>
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This doesn't count as my birthday present, right?</div>
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I know! I'm a tad spoiled at times. </div>
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Being an only child not to mention an only grandchild for 16 years will do that to you.</div>
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This weekend was a fun one. One of my oldest and greatest friends got married!</div>
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Jessica @ One Crafty Cupcakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09791511497003169607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657229441898533235.post-38226013485216969792013-07-12T09:10:00.000-06:002013-07-12T09:10:44.928-06:00Are you there blog?It's me Jessica!<br />
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It's been so long since I posted. A lot longer than usual. Has anyone missed me? Probably not. But I've missed you.</div>
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STUFF has been happening. Life if you will. </div>
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Finished up my other job started the big girl one. Haven't had the ummm "free time" during the day to stay updated on this thing. Or even my Etsy shop. Good thing the orders have not been rolling in because I do not have a computer right now. Writing this from my iPad. It probably looks funny and you wish there were pictures. But that is just too complicated from the Blogger app. </div>
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I had a week vacation before my last week (really 3 days at my previous job) then I dove right into my new job. </div>
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I LOVE my new job. (This could possibly be embarrassing as my bosses have looked at my blog) </div>
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But I do. I LOVE it and I'm not even fully into it yet. I love that I get to be really passionate about what I actually went to school for. It's awesome. I highly recommend it. I have an office and my brain hurts from trying to think what to put in it. I finally decided that I want cupcake art. I don't know why that was so hard. </div>
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I really have nothing else to say right now. Blogging from the blogger app is limiting my creativity.</div>
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Jessica @ One Crafty Cupcakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09791511497003169607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657229441898533235.post-64080755156439920992013-06-21T09:29:00.001-06:002013-06-21T09:29:54.683-06:00High Five for Friday!<div style="text-align: center;">
So exciting things have been happening this week.</div>
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So remember <a href="http://www.onecraftycupcake.com/2013/05/struggling.html">here</a> when I talked about waiting for the job to be excited about?</div>
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I finally got one!</div>
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It's in my degree field and I'm super stoked.</div>
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Do people still say stoked? Well I just did. </div>
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Jessica @ One Crafty Cupcakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09791511497003169607noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657229441898533235.post-30731467780122096352013-06-17T17:04:00.000-06:002013-06-17T17:04:34.007-06:00Possible Sun Poisoning...<div style="text-align: center;">
So the boyfriend and I are doing a huge overhaul of the backyard.</div>
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Two years ago we paid a great landscaping guy to come do the backyard...</div>
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We had beautiful grass and plants and it was awesome.</div>
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Until weeds took over everything because of some seed they laid down.</div>
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Then they came back and redid the grass. </div>
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That's when they laid grass on top of our surrounding wood chips.</div>
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Not a great idea.</div>
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Grass started growing everywhere and wouldn't you know it the weeds came back.</div>
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Fast forward a year.</div>
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We decided to be kind generous people and save a dog from the rescue.</div>
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A dog who is pretty much Satan herself. </div>
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Who had been neglected her whole life and freaks out if you even leave the room.</div>
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Well even putting her outside caused her to panic. </div>
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Fast forward to last week. </div>
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Two of our cypresses were destroyed by spider mites. </div>
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About 5 plants were eaten by the aforementioned Satan dog.</div>
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The drip system became a tug of war toy.</div>
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The grass was killed on purpose by the boyfriend because "it was the only way to kill the weeds."</div>
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This weekend will be spent taking the wood chips to the dump. </div>
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They are piled on one side of our yard right now.</div>
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Laying down new felt. Possibly getting some rock. Possibly planting replacements.</div>
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I'm already super sunburned and was quite convinced after hour 6 that I was going to die. </div>
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Jessica @ One Crafty Cupcakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09791511497003169607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657229441898533235.post-87338322645535230042013-06-11T18:30:00.000-06:002013-06-11T18:30:01.960-06:00Tuesday Topics: Seven Things About My Job<div style="text-align: center;">
Seven things about my job...</div>
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Well I'm not currently in my "dream job"...</div>
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It pays the bills and I'm thankful to have a job when so many don't.</div>
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It's an office job and I surround myself with hello kitty things...</div>
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I work in a department of the university I graduated from.</div>
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This time of year is EXTREMELY BUSY and I'm ready for vacation.</div>
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I just got a brand new iMac to work on and it's amazing.</div>
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My job is pretty boring and sometimes soul sucking.</div>
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Jessica @ One Crafty Cupcakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09791511497003169607noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657229441898533235.post-6224754001949878072013-06-04T08:00:00.000-06:002013-06-04T15:55:00.923-06:00Eight Goals for This Month<div style="text-align: center;">
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Setting myself up for disaster! </div>
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If I plan it out it's almost a guarantee it's not going to happen. </div>
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1. Put some miles on my new bike</div>
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Woo I'm at like 2 miles! lol</div>
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2. Plan a vacation for next summer</div>
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I'm thinking Myrtle Beach...</div>
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or maybe California...</div>
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3. Be more positive...<br />
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5. Enjoy my time off</div>
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While catching up on everything I need to do around the house. </div>
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6. Take my vitamins...</div>
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I've gotten really bad.</div>
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I have a Vitamin D deficiency that causes swelling in my knees so I really need to get on this..</div>
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7. Fix Roxy's Harness</div>
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Jessica @ One Crafty Cupcakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09791511497003169607noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657229441898533235.post-26918974123040926612013-06-03T14:12:00.000-06:002013-06-03T14:12:22.726-06:00DIY Dog Treats<div style="text-align: center;">
We all know I love my dogs like they're my children.</div>
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This is partly because one of my dogs is extremely high maintenance.</div>
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Ripley the studly german shepherd you see below is highly allergic to...pretty much to life.</div>
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I'm not kidding...</div>
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He's allergic to cats, carrots, grass, sagebrush, birch, pecans, soy, wheat, corn, cow's milk, yeast, pork, beef, mosquitos, </div>
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house dust, about ten more different weeds, potatoes, HUMAN skin cells (so our love), and numerous other things. </div>
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It's kind of exhausting. </div>
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But not as exhausting for him. The above picture doesn't really look like him anymore.</div>
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His fur has gotten dry and itchy, his nose is always running, and his bottom lip is extremely swollen.</div>
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So what are we to do?</div>
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Spend hundreds of dollars on allergy testing? Check!</div>
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Spend hundreds of dollars on immunotherapy? Check!</div>
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Spend even more money on grain free/gluten free dog food free of most things he's allergic to? Check!</div>
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Needless to say Ripley cannot have a lot of things out on the doggie market today. </div>
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I'm waiting on some new treats to come in but in the mean time decided to make my own. </div>
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He's allergic to potatoes but not sweet potatoes... I don't get it but oh well...</div>
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I spent about $1 on one sweet potato and got a nice sized bag of doggie treats. </div>
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All I did was slice them up into strips and bake them in the oven for about 5 hours. </div>
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Jessica @ One Crafty Cupcakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09791511497003169607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657229441898533235.post-53734234071258049512013-05-31T08:00:00.000-06:002013-05-31T08:00:01.368-06:00Struggling...<div style="text-align: center;">
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I really try to stay positive but sometimes it is just so hard.</div>
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I'm definitely not where I thought I would be right now.</div>
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I'm having one of those days where I just feel like it's hopeless. </div>
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That I'm going to be stuck in this same rut forever. </div>
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I'm struggling waiting for a job that I can be somewhat excited about.</div>
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Sometimes I just feel trapped underneath what feels like a mountain of student loan debt. </div>
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Student loan debt that I have nothing to show for but a piece of paper.</div>
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Trying to be positive.</div>
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Jessica @ One Crafty Cupcakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09791511497003169607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657229441898533235.post-88236575002047668952013-05-23T11:10:00.002-06:002013-05-23T11:16:19.911-06:00Thoroughly Exhausted Thursday....<div style="text-align: center;">
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Working at a university during the summer is torture. </div>
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Motivation that 4 hours of sleep does not provide. </div>
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I'm making the wedding cake for my brother-in-law's wedding so sleep will not be had tonight.</div>
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Wedding's tomorrow at 10am. </div>
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A new round of Tuesday Topics!</div>
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These are great because they keep me a somewhat consistent blogger.</div>
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I've been busy playing around on my brand new iMac at work.</div>
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I've also been glued to the Jodi Arias trial. I can't help it. I really just want it over already. </div>
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So some peace for the families can be had.</div>
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But today's topic are 10 things that make me happy.</div>
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1. The boyfriend</div>
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He drives me crazy most of the time but I'm happiest with him.</div>
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2. My puppies</div>
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Especially today I went home and Roxy is always just so excited to welcome me home. </div>
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3. Rain!</div>
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I really want to wear my new wellies and need some rain so I don't look crazy.</div>
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4. Good News</div>
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Huffington Post has an entire section that is just good news. </div>
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I love reading it when I'm feeling disappointed in humanity.</div>
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5. Family</div>
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Especially my niece and nephew. I always love to see them.</div>
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6. Ladybugs</div>
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Or ladybug things to stash around my desk and house.</div>
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7. My new bike helmet.</div>
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Jessica @ One Crafty Cupcakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09791511497003169607noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657229441898533235.post-59419692921613779702013-05-15T08:00:00.000-06:002013-05-15T08:00:05.071-06:00Mother's Day Gift...<div style="text-align: center;">
So I'm kind of lame and still make my mom something for Mother's Day.</div>
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My mom is seriously so hard to shop for and </div>
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she always says she appreciates something that takes some thought.</div>
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My mom also loves her Chihuahuas. </div>
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I know most people hate them but for some reason my mom loves them.</div>
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So last year I made her a desk calendar with pictures of her dogs.</div>
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This year I decided to try out my embroidery skills and I made this:</div>
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I really loved the sublime stitching pattern it was super easy to transfer and came with a color guide.</div>
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Best of all it was cheap and it comes with a bunch of images so you can design your own arrangement.</div>
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Jessica @ One Crafty Cupcakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09791511497003169607noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657229441898533235.post-80486932558956538992013-05-14T10:26:00.004-06:002013-05-14T10:27:01.820-06:00Tuesday Topics<div style="text-align: center;">
Today's Tuesday Topic is One Reason You Started Blogging...</div>
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For the fame?</div>
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Maybe the money?</div>
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I started blogging as a way to join in on something I sat and observed for so long.</div>
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I have been an avid reader of blogs for about 4 years. </div>
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I loved all of these creative people who share not just their projects but their lives with complete strangers.</div>
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What have I learned since I started blogging?</div>
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It's a lot harder than it looks.</div>
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This is how I feel most days...</div>
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Jessica @ One Crafty Cupcakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09791511497003169607noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1657229441898533235.post-47636821962941860692013-05-09T08:31:00.004-06:002013-05-09T08:31:51.039-06:00I did it!<div style="text-align: center;">
First just so you know the blog is kind of under construction. </div>
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I'm trying some stuff out so it's kind of weird right now.</div>
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Moving on...</div>
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I did it! I actually finished a project in a timely manner.</div>
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Here's my little Kokeshi doll...</div>
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Sorry for the horrible picture I've been getting home super late this week.</div>
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I used to love counted cross stitch as a kid and am happy to be picking embroidery up.</div>
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I'm working on something for Mother's Day that I think is really fun.</div>
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I've never really sat down and thought about things I want to do.</div>
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I really need to create a bucket list and start crossing some things off!</div>
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Two things that I definitely want to do are:</div>
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I have so many half done projects.<br />
Or I've bought all the materials for one project and haven't even started.<br />
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Remember the brush roll? Yeah, almost done!<br />
Slowly but surely I'm going to finish it.<br />
All that's left is the actual sewing.<br />
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When I was in high school I took Art and LOVED it.<br />
Watercolors were especially my favorite.<br />
So I decided to order some paints so I can start doing it again.<br />
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Oh yeah I bought a charm pack a couple months ago to make a quilt.<br />
But I still need backing fabric and batting.<br />
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And yesterday I decided that I want to start doing embroidery again.<br />
I need to go buy a hoop, fabric, and floss.<br />
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But wait! I really need a strap for my yoga mat.<br />
Good thing I bought the fabric and velcro for that.<br />
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I also really need to make a matching bag for my brush roll.<br />
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Oh crap! Mother's Day is next week and my little's 25th birthday!<br />
I need to do something special for her and the moms in my life.<br />
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But wait I still haven't finished the original project I have been working on.<br />
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This is just a trip into my brain and how it works.<br />
I partly blame Pinterest.<br />
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It somehow always comes full circle though.<br />
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So the juice fast is over...</div>
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Whomp whomp.</div>
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I felt really sick yesterday and couldn't take it anymore. </div>
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I made it about 24 hours and thought I was going to vomit for the last 4 hours of it.</div>
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Today's Tuesday Topics is three pieces of jewelry:</div>
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The ring on the left is my "place holder" from the boyfriend. </div>
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The necklace is my birthday gift from him last year.<br />
My only Tiffany's piece and I looove it.</div>
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The ring on the bottom right is my love knot that he gave me<br />
about 2 months after we started dating.</div>
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The ring on the top right was a gift from my grandfather before he passed away.<br />
I really need to get it sized!</div>
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Last but not least my AOII badge. </div>
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I know it's five pieces but all of the boyfriend's only count as one I decided.</div>
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All of this jewelry means a lot to me. </div>
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