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( Crystal trees & cacti at the Cornerstone Gardens in Sonoma… still dreaming of my weekend getaway. )

Did I mention that I recently am unemployed? SERIOUS buzzkill. I was working for a company, freelance style, blogging about beauty and fashion. I loved it, but unfortunately they wanted someone in office… and Seattle just isn’t the place for me. My wardrobe is no where near prepared for that kind of climate. Nor would I do well with such a lack of Vitamin D.

As disappointed as I was, I quickly decided to stop being a sad sally and realized that everything happens for a reason. Which is why I have decided to venture off onto my own (with a friend)… which you can read a bit more about here & here.

You’d think that “not working” right now would mean I have a plethora of time to read the stack of books I’ve been collecting, visit with friends, take that morning walk to the beach I’ve always promised myself I’d do, catch up on all my re-runs of the Ellen Show, etc. etc.. That has certainly not been the case. I’ve actually been busier than ever & I love it.

Once my schedule cleared from work, it immediately filled up with 1 million other things I have been waiting to do for a while. Weird thing is, as much as I am on my computer working away, it just doesn’t seem like work at all. I am actually having a blast. Cheesy or not, that’s what happens when you begin to follow your dreams, or so I hear.

+ My new favorite book- Juicing for Life. It has inspired to me to try a new juice each week, all of which I will share with you guys!! +

+ Totally contradicting my juicing kick, but this insanely delicious chocolate cake for Mother’s Day could not be avoided. Good thing it was Sunday, and Sunday’s I eat whatever the eff I please. +

+ Avocado season is here, & my adorable friend Breeana brought us a cute little guacamole kit! Such a cute idea. +

+ Obsessing over this miniature set of lipsticks from Julep (perfectly purse sized)!! All the colors are inspired by the sexy roaring twenties. Oh, and their Sugar Smooch Lip Scrub is the most delish way to prep your lips for some color. +