What's New?

Haven't posted in a few days....I've been SO tired. And it's not because I've been busy; I haven't been, comparing to the times I have been busy, and I haven't felt this tired. Going to the doctor next week to see what's up. Like a friend of mine said today, I almost wish something is wrong (nothing too terribly wrong) so it can hopefully be fixed. That's better than it being nothing, and not being able to fix it - that's just frustrating. We'll shall see.

Anywho, I tried a new recipe tonight: "fried" honey bananas. They weren't too bad - if you can get past the texture. My S.O. had an issue with these - he said they were too mushy. I thought they were pretty good though - and at least it made the house smell good!

I made some new cards recently too. A couple of manly birthday cards and some Mother's Day cards:

Beer Mug Birthday Card can be found here

 Ever Thankful For You Mom Card can be found here

Hopefully I sell some of these!!!! 

It's going to be a busy year

Over the weekend I went to a housewarming party for a very good girl friend of mine. It was great to see her and her family, as always. I might not see her as much as I would like, but when I do see her, we can pick up right from where we left off. And to quote both of our mothers, "that's what makes a true friend."

With that, I am honored that she asked me to be her Maid of Honor, with one of her sisters, who is going to be the Matron of Honor!!!!!!

I have never had that title....or job... but it will be fun. And a busy year!!!!

And you better believe I will be posting ideas!!!

Quinoa

I made my first (successful) quinoa dish! Quinoa Tabbouleh!!! I have always been a fan of tabbouleh, so when I came across this recipe, I knew I had to try it! My Grandmother would be so proud me (she's the one that introduced it to me and it's a staple in her house.) And its oh-so-delicious. :o) (I'm actually eating it on my salad right now!) All the flavors combine into yummy-ness.

'It Works!'.... hopefully!

My weight has seemed to be the only thing on my mind lately. I realized today, that I have in fact gained a ton of weight since I started dating my boyfriend. Maybe it's the fact that he's a really good cook and I've been we'll fed, or that I haven't (until recently) been working out as much as I should have been....whatever the case may be, I definitely want to go back to being that size.

I was talking with a college friend of mine that got married the summer after my bf and I started dating. I remember the dress I wore to her wedding....and I'm almost certain it doesn't fit me anymore, or doesn't look good on me anyways. Oh to get back to that...

I've tried a lot of products, so why not try one more??? My friend is a distributor for It Work body wraps. You're supposed to lose inches in a matter of 72 hours... The first inches coming off after 45 minutes! I was very skeptical at first, but tried it anyway.

My starting measurements were taken and after 2.5 hours of it on, I lost 4 inches total (3 areas measured). We'll see what to,or row morning brings!!!!

(If this doesn't work, I don't know what the hell I'm going to do!!!)

Busy weekend!

Like most of my weekends, this was a busy one! Went to a bridal shower and a baby shower, hung out with friends and worked in my garden. AND I managed to get some creating time in! Take a look at some of the cards I made:

You can see all my cards that are for sale at www.etsy.com/shop/amehighdesigns

I also made a light box so I can photograph those wonderful cards better. :) I'll post a picture of that later.

On another note, maybe a more serious one, although I am pretty happy with my life, I advert much struggling with my weight. I weighed myself this morning and it is 5 pounds MORE than last week. I don't understand what I'm doing wrong. I eat pretty healthy and I go to the gym. I don't understand why I'm gaining weight, and inches probably, and losing them. It's very frustrating and discouraging. Don't know what to do. :(

Long time no write

Wow! I haven't written in so long (but that usually happens - i start a blog, write a few posts, and then never go back to it - whoops). Hopefully this time it will be different.

So what has happened since I last wrote? Not too much - except that I GOT A JOB! Very exciting news. And it's in something that I actually like doing - art. Very happy girl right here.

I am also selling more cards and increasing my variety of cards. You can see my shop here: AmeHighDesigns. (ps - the support is greatly appreciated!!!)

Since the new year, I've been really into improving myself, and putting me first. That means my health, my relationships, friendships...and really figuring out who I AM. It hasn't been easy. I've had many ups, but I've also had MANY downs. Work in progress, I guess.

As like most of us, I am highly addicted to Pinterest. I've always been an artsy person, and I use Pinterest to find not only ideas, but find people that are like me! I use it for mostly getting recipes and card ideas - and maybe I'll post success/unsuccessful stories here! ('Cause I know we all wonder, "I wonder if that pin I saw on Pinterest actually worked?!")

Well here's to new beginnings (again).