THIS close

Sophie's personal space ranges from no where in sight to right in your face. And nowhere in between. So I guess if you don't mind having a dog sitting on your face or somewhere equally awkward, Sophie and you could be BFF's.

Just as long of you give lots of massages and treats. And maybe I'll just tag along...?

Goals + bubble wrap

First things first: I did GREAT last week with my goals, so I'm doing it again! Second thing second: I won't be doing this kind of post  every week because it will bore you to death I'm sure. Just every other week. Promise.

Third, this is a bubble wrap suit:

I have spent the majority of my morning browsing novelty office supply sites and procrastinating washing my face. Which is stupid.....but fun! And I stumbled across a bubble wrap suit which is  obviously ridiculously attractive. How about showing up to prom in this sucker?

Good thing I'm homeschooled and don't go to prom.

What kind of things will you be working on this week? Acquiring that stylish bubble wrap suit will be on your list...I'm sure.

I think?

XOXO, Kryn

Pajama Vibes

Well, this is embarrassing. I'm publicly admitting I love my pajamas.

I know there are some people who can't get ANYTHING done when they are in their pajamas. I hear ya peeps. I mean, pajamas are for beds and beds don't accomplish much except sawing logs and making you get up late.

But then, there's me.

I on the other hand, am like a pajama dynamo. Of course, I have my lazy days where all I want to do is watch you tube videos. But then I also have my rock star pajama days where I'm practically shouting "I AM GOING TO CONQUER THE WORLD!"

Something along those lines.

I turn on my turbos and attack every speck of dust in site (pajamas, dusting - does it get any better?) You guys better watch out...I get pretty fierce in my pjs. And besides the fact that I've been rambling on about PAJAMAS FOR PETES SAKE, I was going to tell you that today was NOT a dynamo day. The pajama vibes were NOT flowing.

So I got dressed in my favorite dress, because when pj's aren't doing it for ya, you'd better stick to floral prints, my friend.

There are a few reasons I don't have a fashion blog.....Reason one: This post.

(and this one)

Hey, I'm all artsy.

Welcome to a post where I hope you don't notice all the photos are blurry and I try to convince you my art is not horrific.

For the record, I'm really not a very good liar.

 Last week I started art. And FYI,  It's WAAAAAYYYY better than track. First of all, it involves sitting. Not on a couch, but I can handle chairs. Second, it involves watercolor, which is basically just coloring for grown ups (and dorky teenagers).  You see, track and art really don't mix which is exactly why (hey mom!)
I should stick with just ONE.

I'm gonna let you guess which one I'd pick.

(hint......the one that involves sitting.)

The kicker + goals

What...MORE?!?! As if I already did not have enough goals hanging over my head...I'm adding more. No one has ever called me a genius so of course I don't want to mess up my perfect record. :)

(I actually used a smiley face...what is up with me?)

Okay, so anyway, this week I really needed a kick in the pants. THIS week as in the one that started 19 hours ago (or so.) Because if today was any indication, this NEEDS to be pant kicking week. Not to be weird or anything, I would NEVER do that.

And so, what things will YOU be working on this week? I'm ready for my kicker week...what about?

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 “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.”
― C.S. Lewis

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Gushing over glitter

On New Years day I convinced myself I needed new glittery shoes. Of course, who doesn't? It felt appropriate, since everyone seems to gush over sequins and glitter and gold around New Years. Not that I'm not gushing too....I'm more like "THESE ARE SOOOOOOOOOOO CUTE."

Gushing sounds better. More mature. Whatever.

The day the tree came down

I don't know why, but I got SUPER sentimental with our tree this year. Maybe because it was our first tree that was like "I'M NO WUSS" or something, or maybe because I got to pick out the ornaments. And they looked like gumdrops. Ooomph.

I'm just trying to say that I hugged our tree so many times that it's actually quite embarrassing.

Anyway, I took a bunch of photos while we took down the tree. I think it was to distract me from crying and getting all sentimental. Who knows - next I'll make a photo album with these pictures and print a bunch and put them in my wallet. "Here's my dog, and, my Christmas tree!!" Another distraction would be that I edited the living daylights out of these suckers. I was an emotional wreck - what else could I have done?

And after we finished we went and watched Toddlers and Tiaras and all was right with the world.

(That is, until Honey Boo-Boo came on.)

Instadud

Okay, fine. I'll admit, I'm a total dud when it comes to Instagram.

First of all, I just don't get it. I mean, ALL STARBUCKS COFFEE CUPS ARE THE SAME. And for that matter, we can't taste your great salad or cheer you on when you run a mile, I might not think your selfies are so cute, and my, what an awkward #OOTD shot you've taken.

Then there's the name. I was at one point trying to be an instagram-aholic, but I couldn't get any name for my account that wasn't something silly like ihearticecream1059 or girlwithglasses214. I'm guessing unsocializedhomeschooler008 wasn't taken, but at that point, Instagram had broken my heart.

Well anyway, the whole point was that here are a few pictures from my (fake) instagram. (Read, ipad/iphone photos.)

And goodness, I really should have titled this post "InstaTub." Cause we all know who'd be gracing your instagram feed every 1.4 seconds....You got it.


Sincerely,
unsocializedhomeschooler008

#theonlyproofyouneed.

Right where I belong.

 I've been trying to take more photos lately, which fills up my camera card which in turn makes me not be able to take photos.

Funny how things like that work!

Guys, I started track. And it's painful. The lady who was helping us said "Are you a distance runner or a sprinter?" and I'm just like " I'm a sitter-on-the-couch-er." Ha, at least I'm not a liar. Today after our WAY TOO EARLY practice, it reeeeaaaallly hurt to move. So naturally, I didn't! Thank goodness there's a plethora of blogs and such to keep a sitter on the couch.....right where she belongs.

Have a super sparkly day okay?

“Only happy people can learn. Only happy people can teach. Our religion should put a sparkle in our eyes and a tone in our voice, and a spring in our step that bears witness of our faith and confidence in the goodness of God.”

 

Hope that whatever is going on in your life today is super sparkly! 

Just a little list...

I can't quite describe how excited I am for 2013. I have a feeling that it's going to rock! (As if you could not tell by my 10 million goals, this year might be the death of me anyhow.)

-I got a blazer and I feel unqualified to wear it. Maybe it's the fact that blazers seem like politician wear, and that dream of being a senator was thoroughly demolished about six years ago. Or maybe it's because it is from the kids department? I don't know, you tell me.

-you know you're in a homeschool family when your mom get's you an algebra book for Christmas.

-Aaaaannnndd, you know you are a homeschooler when you are EXCITED about the algebra book you got for Christmas.

 -telling everyone about Ouagadougou and saying "It starts with a YO!"

-eating poptarts for breakfast, lunch AND dinner. Total health food guys.

I've decided that I lead a very interesting life. Mostly because I'm a dork. But hey, we have our fun! 
What funny things have happened to you lately?

XOXO 

(Christmasy stuff, in January? I know, sorry. I don't mean to break your heart)

Persistence, Macaroni and Macaroons

 One time, my cousin told me I was persistent after I'd emailed her about 100 times asking for some pictures. At first I thought that was COMPLETELY rude, but now I guess I'm okay with admitting that I am a VERY persistent person.

(And when I say VERY in caps, I mean it.)

So, what's with the macaroons? Apparently, it's just something bloggers like? I'd been super persistent with Macaroons, showing my parents pictures all the time and practically having my pinterest abducted by them. Yeah, persistence is my thing. Anyway,  daddy spoiled me by getting these for me for Christmas. Unfortunately, they came early and KJ opened the box and told me I had gotten macaroons. I was still sick and I was like "Oooh, Macaroni?"

Macaroons, Macaroni. Same deal.

  And they are the most photogenic nuggets ever. If only I could be like them...

xoxo,
Miss Macaroon

PS: Have you ever tried macaroons? Raspberry Macaroons = OH MY GOODNESS = they taste amazing.

2013 (and ten million goals)

I seem to be a little bit in shock that uh, 2012 has ended? Writing 2013 in my journal today made me absolutely giddy (dork alert!) 2012 was good to me, but that certainly does not mean it came without challenges. I feel like I've grown up a ton....

Yet somehow I still feel like I'm two years old. (??)

I guess one thing is that two year old don't make goals. I, unlike them, have about 50 million for this year. And no, lip gloss is NOT on the list. (last year was a bit of an embarrassment, but I accomplished ALL of them!!! So, of course the natural response it to make 15 million more. Let's not get in the way of nature, okay kids?)

Anyway... without further ado, let me introduce you to 2013's slew of goals! (I've even categorized them! Woo hoo! Not alphabetically though, you have to remember I'm related to sloths. Which just means I'm lazy. We don't really have much in common other than that. So never mind.)

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General:

Be diligent with school and music

Complete a photo a day challenge

CONQUER ALGEBRA!

Read one classic a month

Continue reading through the bible

Pursue my gifts

Wear more (modest!) skirts

Master the register

Give meaningful gifts

Do more random acts of kindness

Be in shape(ish)

Grow out my hair/bangs

Give the pups baths once a month

Expand my vocabulary

Be thrifty

Write 100 Letters

SEND BIRTHDAY CARDS (!!)

 

Creative:

Make homemade beauty products

Send a party in a box

Use my handwriting for a graphic

Sew 3 dresses

Sew 3 skirts

grow flowers

Try outfit remix

Learn A LOT in photoshop

Learn more about coding

Make a gif

Hone in on my style

Go six months without buying anything from B&BW

Own a velvet dress

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Yep, that's not definitely not overkill. I've added almost 20 just since writing this post. I'm a dreamer, what can I say? 

And so, do YOU have any goals for 2013? Surely your list is more reasonable! Hopefully....

xoxo, 

Let's hope I don't add anymore.