Hello Fresh Start

I've decided to put away my sparkly party dress and uncomfortable high heels this year. I have made way for comfort, good food, fabulous friends, and simplicity. There is something so special to me about the new year. A new beginning. A fresh start. A world of possiblities. But unless I'm in Bolivia, where the cost of a crazy fun, open bar party is usually $25, I just don't get very excited for the new years festivities. I hate spending the money, not because I'm cheap (becaues unfortuanly that has never been one of my problems). But because it defeats my usual resolution of "be more responsbile with your money." So, this year I am getting together with some close friends. We will eat, drink, and be merry. We might even play some board games. And we will go to bed at a reasonable hour (unlike my usual 9am arrival time when I party in Bolivia).

So, here's to 2008. Here's to my one big resolution:

Less Talk, More Action.

May 2008 bring you love, peace, health, good friendships, and happiness.

Nikon, I Love You

Would you like a recap of the last few weeks through the eyes of my trusty Nikon? I figured its the least I can do for not posting any real pics in the month of December. So here goes.

Matt and I went to the annual Bolivian Christmas party. It was lovely. Except for the fact that I got a scary religious calendar for the gift exchange (but that's another story). Plus, someone took this semi-decent picture of us. Now if only that plant didn't look like it was growing from my left shoulder....

We found this $4 shirt at target and decided it was a must have for Louie. He was not very happy. But we were! Bwahaha!
I've been taking an insane amount of mirror shots. Maybe its boredom. Maybe its vanity. Whatever it is. It's fun.

I had no idea my quilt was going to take me THIS long. I have 2 days to finish it. A bet is a bet, and I am one competitive bitch. I will finish this thing even if it means staying home on new years eve with a bottle of champagne, dick clark, and my sewing machine.

Did I mention that we found a mouse in our apartment on Christmas Eve? This little bastard almost cost me a pair of Chanel sunglasses. It took us an insane two hours of screams mixed in with patience to catch him. Notice the Making Memories mat and the basket that holds my paints? Scrapbooking saves lives people. Literally.

And speaking of ye old scrappies...guess who made her very first page? Yep, my sister. So proud of her. Just when I was getting excited that I had found someone to be artsy with, I remembered that she leaves for Spain in a week. Bummer.

SOOOOOOOOOOO excited to welcome the new year.

I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOO over 2007.

I love the start of something new.

So farewell 2007. And hello 2008!

Because Morgan Misses My Posts

Hello all! Took a one week break from blogging and it was lovely. In the last week I have...

• Finished my Christmas Cards
• Finished shopping for everyone (except my parents)
• Stayed up WAY too late
• Avoided the mall at all costs
• Beat a very hard level of Mario Galaxy
• Skipped out of work early 2 times (today will make it 3)
• Ran into a fellow scrapper friend who rocks.
• Tripped in public. And it was funny.

I worked on my beloved quilt last night. Just as I had finished sewing together all seven pieces (which took forever and was the most stressful thing I have done since my balance beam routine in 1991) I decided to add 2 more pieces. Why, you might ask? Well, I made my sister lie down on the couch with me and pretend to be Matt, so I could see if what I had was big enough for the two of us. She even spooned me, a la Matt, which made the calculation even more accurate. She's the best.

So, what do you buy your parents for Christmas? The two most awesome people in the world, but who have EVERYTHING already. So incredibly difficult. My dad needs a new camera. And as much as I don't mind dropping $300 on my dad because he could possibly be the best human being on this planet....what do I get my mom that is equally as good. Do you see my dilemma here? You can't just spoil one, and not the other. This must be like when you have kids, and you will mostly likely have a favorite (even though everyone says they don't - bullshit) and you want to give one more presents than the other. Tough call. Not saying my dad is my favorite, because my mom kicks ass, but you know what I mean.

I really hope my parents don't read my blog.

Happy Friday!

Cutting up my Heels with A Scissor.

I've been bored at work today. Unfortunately for my Jessica Simpson pump, it took the wrath of my boredom. See title above.

Have I mentioned how I'm loving making insanely simple pages? I'm all about the fuck the bullshit and let's get to the point type pages. And I'm loving the results! Why? Well, mostly because I had this goal to fill up a KI felt album by the end of the year... and I actually think I might accomplish this at the rate I'm going.

I'm running errands after work today. I will be going to:

• A.C. Moore. I have a 50% off coupon yo!
• G Street Fabrics to ask them a quilt question.
• Anthropologie, because I need a holiday dress.
• The Mall, b/c dammit its about time I start xmas shopping.

And about Lasik....I have to be honest. I've been freaking out!!!! I already had this convo with my NYC trip ladies a few weeks ago, and we talked it out, and I sorta felt better. But seriously....I'm right back to freaking out again. The dr. dude told me that I have big pupils. Um....ok! Apparently that means I could potentially experience halos and/or foggy vision. Um....so what they're saying is, I'm going to pay them a ridiculous sum of money to see exactly how I see with contacts on. Yeah...having doubts people. Can anyone calm me down?

Have/Have Not

I Have:

1. Received a fantastic package from Amy. It made my day.
2. Scrapbooked, but not posted. Feeling private lately.
3. Been told I'm going to Dallas in Jan for work. Interesting.
4. Caught up on episodes of GG. And I just love it.
5. Purchased Season 3 of LOST. And with a $5 coupon I might add.
6. A new found obsession with cards. Especially letterpress.
7. A doctors appointment at 9:15 on Friday morning. Thinking about calling out sick afterwards, just for the hell of it.

I Have Not:

1. Worked out in one week.
2. Posted the beautiful banner that Stacey made me.
3. Been festive this year. No tree. No decorations. No xmas spirit.
4. Worn my contacts in 2.5 weeks. Did you know you can't wear your contacts for a month before getting Lasik? Guess I will just look nerdy during the holiday season.
5. Sent out my Christmas cards. I'm just happy I bought them.
6. Been motivated. I've been so lazy that it's starting to disgust me.
7. Purchased a single present. Just call me the grinch.

The End.

Simplify

I find it so hard to do everything I want to do. To check every thing off the to-do list. To find time to scrap, and quilt, and cook, and study, and read, and take pictures. So, I say, when crunched with time, simplify. And I'm loving the results.

Cardstock + Hambly + Typewriter = Page in less than 30 minutes.
This is my new formula for quick and easy scrapping. Try it.

Katie came to visit me on Saturday. We shopped, and talked, and laughed, and ate. And you know you have had a good day when you end the day with photo booth pictures at Chucky Cheese combined with Cinnamon Dolce Lattes at Starbucks. Good times.

Is anyone else super excited that the LOST dvd's come out tomorrow? I have really missed my psycho, crazy, and messed-up characters. I will savour watching any episodes that involve my beloved Charlie, for I know that this will be the last time his face will appear on one of the seven disks.

Cheers to a new week.

Untitled

I don't even know where to begin. I really don't. But I'll try to get this out in the best way I can.

I lost someone very dear to me 6 days ago. She was my second mother. She raised me. She was there when my mom and dad were working. She was there to pick me up from the bus stop and take me to ballet. She was full of jokes, and songs, and sayings, and a million stories. She has been there my ENTIRE life. Every. Single. Day. Since birth. Not many people can say they have that kind of relationship with a grandparent. But I can. And I have been so LUCKY to have had her in my life for the last 25 years. I miss her more than any words could ever describe. But I know she is in a better place. And that is the only thought that has kept me going.

I have to say thank you to everyone who has been there for me. From the cards, to the emails, to the flowers, and most importantly, the shoulders to cry on. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I promise the next post won't be so sad. Just had to get it out.