2012 Resolutions Girl

Jacket: F21, Top & Tank: NY&Co, Jeans: Family Dollar, Pumps: Target

Surprisingly, I have kept up with most of my 2012 resolutions. Remember the Shopping Ban that I started January 4th? I have successfully completed my first month of no shopping for myself for clothes, shoes & accessories. I haven't bough anything actually. Not even anything for the house. It has been surprisingly easy. I did get suckered into looking at the Old Navy website and about threw my laptop across the room when I saw that one of their aztec sweaters was on sale. This aztec sweater I got before the ban ended up not being the one I chose and I have been disappointed ever since.

Other resolutions like, eating healthier, paying attention to skin care, dressing up at least twice a week and working out on the elliptical at least twice a week have been going really well. Losing weight, which is a constant battle, has been my hardest. Last year at this time I was on Weight Watchers and ended up losing 15 pounds by summer but quickly gained it back when I stopped counting points. I wanted this year to be a lifestyle change. I just couldn't see myself counting points for food for the rest of my life. I really wanted to be able to do this on my own. So far, I've only lost 5 pounds but it's better than nothing.

I have failed at getting to work on time. I did really well for one week and now I have been 10 minutes late twice this week.

I also wanted to complete one project a month and since we're only one month into the year, I am glad to say I've got one project down! I made this scarf and now I am starting on a pom pom wreath. I am almost finished.

I am pushing myself to try one new recipe a month. Last night I tried this roasted cauliflower recipe and it was very, very good. Even the teenager liked it. Whoa dude.

I had another unspoken resolution that has been the biggest struggle. I mean a battle. Used to, my fiance was the only one that knew about it but I made the decision to tell my mom and my best friend. It really helps to have that extra encouragement and the prayers that are coming in. I already have a volunteer date at the Animal Shelter with my bestie coming up very soon!

What about you - any resolutions that you have kept or any that you didn't?

DIY's...coming up

1. A puffy pom pom wreath in the making...

2. A creative (and cheap) way to get Cobalt into my life...

3. A Valentine's surprise for my sweets....

4. A shoe makeover needed...

STAY TUNED!

A Fancy Valentine

A Fancy Valentine by jessicairene featuring lock jewelry

Scrap Girl

Jacket: Thrifted, Dress: Urban Outfitters, Leggings: NY&Co, Boots: Ebay, Scarf: DIY

One DIY project down! I picked up some scrap fabric at the Goodwill like foreverrr ago. I finally got around to stitching it up into a scarf shape of some sort. I did it by hand because I still haven't taken my sewing class yet. I tought myself all the way up to...pushing the fabric through. It got jammed and I haven't revisited again. Fail. I was suppose to go to a friends house a few weekends back but ended up getting a cold and had to stay home. One of my new year resolutions was to make one project a month and so far I am good!

A Casual Valentine

A Hue of Blue

Currently Craving: Cobalt by jessicairene

Is honesty the best policy?

When it comes to facebook, is honesty the best policy?

If you're too honest then are you a drama queen? If you're too happy are you fake? Too negative? Too positive?

In the last couple of weeks I've heard differing opinions. One person sees too much negativity and wants to delete her account. Fair enough. Another person thinks everyone's life is too picture perfect and is fake. Which is it?

I like being honest. But I have held back before from posting a negative status. Does anyone want to hear that? Does it matter? Then there are times I have posted a negative status and have gotten lots of support from friends and family in return.

Is facebook just a place to make others think your life is perfect or do you run the risk of being honest and get labeled a Negative Nelly? Furthermore, does it even matter?

I have come close to deleting my facebook account several times. One time I remember was after I got "deleted". Twice! Sheesh. This wasn't even a phrase 5 years ago! Getting deleted. That will make you feel like a loser. I thought to myself, "Why am I doing this? Why am I reliving high school all over again like when I got picked on for wearing thrifted clothes?" Came very close to canceling the whole bit. Nothing like getting reminded that that person you had a riff with in high school became your friend on facebook only to delete you months later after you thought you have re-established a friendship. Wrong. Something as silly - and I mean silly - as that can make you feel like there is something wrong with you.

So, do you let it all out and run the risk of everyone seeing how crazy, quirky, sad, happy you are or do you just keep it on an even keel so everyone thinks you're normal?