it's getting better^

Today I...

~took the most delightful bubble bath (it felt so good to get clean!)
~ate a bunch of jello
~went to my parents house for spaghetti dinner (still having soft food since my jaw is sore)
~my mom washed my hair and braided it
[flowers from Lizzie]

I feel like I'm really on the road to recovery now. Today was MUCH better than yesterday and the day before. :)

I'm dying for some inspiration today!
Please share any cool links, websites, art, etc.

slowly recovering..

I'm feeling content with the pain for now so I thought I would blog a little while laying in bed.

This day was surprisingly worse than yesterday with the pain. I thought it was suppose to get better not worsen :/. Lewis was getting worried so he called my doctor and told her I couldn't stand the pain. Luckily she prescribed a new medication with a higher dose. This one is MUCH better.

My little sister Lizzie came by to visit me last night and brought flowers, a balloon, and magazines to read. She's so sweet. :)

"Self" was one of the magazines she brought, and it's one of my favorites. I seriously need to get a subscription soon since I read it so often. I love how Zooey is on the cover this month! She's also a fave of mine. Love, love, love her!
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I noticed this super cute bear on the RVA site today.
She's on my wish list. ;)
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Looking forward to seeing this movie next month...
Julie & Julia
I wanted to say thank you again for all of your thoughts during this time. I love you all!
xoxoxo

a quick update~

My ear surgery was successful yesterday. I was in the operating room a total of 3 1/2 hours. My doctor didn't know how much she would have to do until she got in there. The good news is that we are hoping this is the last surgery I will need. {*cross fingers*} Now for the recovery part...it hasn't been fun. The pain is practically unbearable so I'm on a couple of painkillers. I just want a fast recovery..I really don't like this. :-/

Just wanted to give a quick hello. Thank you all for your kindness during this time. I really appreciate it.

10 things I ♥ Sunday!~

1. this wonderfully delicious coffee blend..

(many of you already know how much of a product (RED) fan I already am:-) just purchased some today while I was out and about)
2. watching old episodes of "Two Guys, a Girl, and a Pizza Place" online
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3. Cut + Paste Shop online(look at all of these cute things..)
4. this book-making tutorial I found on glittergoods
5. the eco-friendly section at Ruche online
6. sunshine illustrations
(how inspirational and uplifting!)

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7. new RVA items that I would LOVE to have..
8. National Ice Cream Day~!
(that's today!)

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9. Marta's blog and completely inspiring writing club
check it out here!
10. having treats and coffee at La Madeline on Sundays~ mmm...!
(heading there now!)
:-P
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Have an enchanting evening! I don't know if I will blog tomorrow after my surgery or not. If I do, please read with caution. There will be no telling what I say on pain killers! Ha!
Happy Sunday! :)~

late night baking & photos~

It's 2:14am.

I should be asleep right now but instead I am baking & taking crazy photos.
I decided to bake apple cinnamon muffins for my family reunion out of town tomorrow. I hope they turn out well--I'm not exactly a pro in the kitchen. hehe. So, we shall see.. ;)
We are getting up at 7 and will be leaving around 8:25 am. Yikes! I need to hurry up and see to the muffins and then get off of my computer. ;)
~Goodnight~

*tears and bubbles*

Lewis and I went on a date this afternoon. :) He took me to see "My Sister's Keeper", which I had been wanting to see since it came out. What a tearjerker! Goodness! Nevertheless, it was a great movie. I gave it a "B". If you go and see it, bring lots of tissue. I was a complete mess about 80% of the time. And, it takes a lot for me to cry during movies.

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I love blowing bubbles...
There was a beautiful scene in the movie that was so inspiring to me and brought back some memories of when I was a little girl. My Papa and I use to blow bubbles together in his backyard. I would take the pan with the big circle wand and make gigantic bubbles. Such great memories...

Tonight I'm going to:
❒ workout/ possibly go swimming
❒visit my grandma
❒work on a page for my music+art journal
❒jam out to some music
=) Have a cheerful evening!

art journal & happy mail =)

As promised, here is a peek into my music + composition art journal.

I apologize for the colors being kind of dull in the photos. They didn't come out as vibrant as I had hoped. I'm having a problem with my editing software at the moment. Also, I think I'm going to add a little watercolor to the last page. It needs a little extra something. :)
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On another note....
I received some wonderful Happy Mail today! It really made me smile BIG! Look at the cute stuff! Thank you so much, Deb! =)) *hugs to you*

What a great day!