tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-128793092024-03-07T01:56:01.073-05:00The rantings of a Cthulhu driven AshWhat's there to say.. Sometimes I'll tell you about my life.Ashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10780850898165544096noreply@blogger.comBlogger180125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879309.post-73007821616831161152013-04-23T14:33:00.000-04:002013-04-23T14:36:04.287-04:00I'm listening to: Fall Out Boy- Phoenix
Okay it's time for an update. I've been trying recently to get myself back to a healthier weight and I'm currently down 13 pounds overall. I've still got 30 to go but I'm definitely moving in the right direction. I'm doing the body by vi shakes and we're on day 5 here and so far I've lost 4 pounds. It's a 90 day challengeAshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10780850898165544096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879309.post-57361883471125892302012-07-06T08:51:00.000-04:002013-04-23T14:34:49.451-04:00Summer is coming.Well that was the longest hiatus I've ever had. I actually had no intention of writing here again but I've been missing alot of things I used to do and get inspired by and I feel that this might be a good step back to that creativity. I'd lost my muse but now it's really time to get it back!
Anyways, here are my goals.
1. Use all those vintage cameras I've been collecting. I'm not saying I'm a Ashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10780850898165544096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879309.post-76195843496087923902011-04-27T14:41:00.005-04:002011-04-27T15:05:53.084-04:00Oh dear...I'm listening to: Cobra Starship- Good Girls Go BadI've been thinking alot about my kitchen lately and I've decided that it's not in our best interest to do a complete (or expensive) remodel seeing as our houses value is fixed under 100k. But since our plans are probably going to have us in our little starter home for at least another 4 years I definitely want to make it feel more functional and Ashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10780850898165544096noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879309.post-55772702335497983012010-12-02T22:33:00.006-05:002010-12-08T13:43:52.776-05:00Since when do Reindeer have a manor??I figured with all this Christmasing going on I'd make a wishlist. Who's this for? Nobody but you know what.. why not.Geek necklace via Morphologica on EtsyBird Skull Necklace via billyblue22 on EtsyBoneshakerSteampunk, history, zombies.. yes please.Blackout- Time travel, London and World War IIArorarama- An Alaskan steampunk tour de force.Scott Pilgrim!And last but certainly not least.A Wacom Ashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10780850898165544096noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879309.post-37373022312923714032010-04-07T13:41:00.002-04:002010-04-07T13:46:32.098-04:00Our Eyes are Mirrored ImagesOkay so I've found something I believe to be not only perfect but a direct reflection of my relationship with my Mr. Awesome, my Darcy. jen + ming // san francisco highlights from stillmotion on Vimeo.It's a poem by Robert Fulghum called Union.I must tell you how ardently I admire and love him.AshleyAshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10780850898165544096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879309.post-49537102023115121352010-04-06T20:47:00.006-04:002010-04-06T21:13:49.052-04:00Doomsday please.I'm listening to: Jaymay- Is this love, or isn't it?So it's finally feeling like summer. I've been keeping my unemployed self busy by planning more wedding details and clearing out and cleaning up my house. Maybe at the rate I'm going that I'll be done by the time my family comes up for the wedding but we'll see.In other news I've been sprucing up the back deck! Got this great blue and white Ashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10780850898165544096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879309.post-22722230948157873082010-03-31T19:22:00.007-04:002010-03-31T19:42:35.738-04:00Wake up with Music on my MindI'm listening to: A Serious CacophonyThus the wedding plans are coming together. We've got clothes picked (but still hunting for the perfect blue flats)... The invitations are mailed (mostly) and the general feel of things is making itself known.So yay right? Not exactly... My playlist has become a dumping ground for "oh this song's okay" and "well I'm sure mom would like to hear that" it's Ashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10780850898165544096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879309.post-19080928811961637892010-03-18T20:48:00.004-04:002010-03-18T21:26:15.217-04:00Everything EvolvesI'm listening to: Adam Lambert- Whataya Want From MeDid you like that pokemon reference? Anyway so plans have totally 100% changed since my last post. When my family found out that we wanted to go to Jamaica for the wedding... well let's just say it didn't bode well with those who couldn't travel. I'm very non regretful about how it's been turning out though!So the new plan is to have our weddingAshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10780850898165544096noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879309.post-46681482829653313202010-02-12T13:56:00.007-05:002010-02-12T14:21:16.416-05:00On a Journey through Time and Space....The mighty wedding plans have commenced! There's really no need to tell you that I'm lazy. (See the months and months of no posts) So when I found out I could get an all inclusive wedding package at a reasonably cheap rate I jumped on it.In this case I'm a one stop shopper.Here're the details.. July 22nd! Negril, Jamaica. 6 Nights. Snorkeling. All inclusive.Also a bit of important information... Ashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10780850898165544096noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879309.post-37372831952067151142009-11-17T13:40:00.003-05:002009-11-17T13:43:34.178-05:00New Endevors!I've opened an Esty shop, yays! Now I need to work on the layout...Entrepreneurially yours.AshleyAshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10780850898165544096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879309.post-81919399911708261142009-08-21T11:01:00.004-04:002009-08-21T11:15:45.606-04:00We're Moved!I'm listening to: Bullshit from Fox NewsThere area alot of boxes everywhere (we just got moved Monday) and moving everything was a pain in the ass but we're finally in! I won't be taking pictures anytime soon (it's a mess for reals) but I'm very relived to be in and I'm finally getting a chance to fix up things! So far the bathroom "remodel" is in the works, it's all little cosmetic stuff, but soAshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10780850898165544096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879309.post-29927999718992264692009-07-03T01:16:00.003-04:002009-07-03T01:28:46.028-04:0064 Reason's to Keep Reading ThisI'm listening to: Lady Gaga- Poker FaceOkay so the title lies, there's just two. I'm awesome and you all love me and know it. Just posting a quick update on the house stuff. So far so good, and we got 5k as our downpayment assistance! It was supposed to be 10 but apparently downtown houses don't count... :(Anyway not the point. The point is that Michael and I are about 50% on the way to being newAshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10780850898165544096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879309.post-58837828071725141462009-06-12T22:04:00.006-04:002009-06-14T20:03:58.475-04:00And they have a plan...Even though I haven't moved into my new house, or even finished getting it (fingers crossed!) yours truly hasn't let that stop her from picking out new furniture and a game plan for the new game room! BEHOLD the chair I will get.And these are going to become my new kitchen chairs!And if anyone see's one of these PLEASE let me know! Must have some kind of fireplace for the hizzouse.Ashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10780850898165544096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879309.post-4074693835308473302009-06-05T14:53:00.001-04:002009-06-05T14:53:39.315-04:00Monkey Madness!I want. Serious. This is better than that time I saw the three headed monkey.Ashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10780850898165544096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879309.post-8311616898344835582009-05-29T21:29:00.003-04:002009-05-29T21:34:05.662-04:00Still waiting.I know it hasn't even been like.. 6 hours since my last post but geeze! I want to know about the house. >.<If you haven't guessed I still haven't heard shit, looks like I might have to take the other one after all.UGH.AshleyAshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10780850898165544096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879309.post-27791527597049453552009-05-29T16:06:00.005-04:002009-05-29T16:09:50.929-04:00Boldly offering!So far with the house so good. Kind of. Sort of. Someone pray for us.I've finally got everything worked out, we made an offer. Good right? No... We've been in stupid negotiations. for like 3 days. The house is listed for $79,900, the neighbors (almost identical) is 75k, so we offer 75 + closing expecting them to counter with like 77-78 + closing. What do they offer back? 82k... plus closing. Ashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10780850898165544096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879309.post-48697355655988102742009-05-22T19:19:00.009-04:002009-05-22T19:29:36.377-04:00Darkly DesigningIs it weird that I want to have the same kitchen as Dexter? Click for big?Stranger things.AshleyAshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10780850898165544096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879309.post-36957995335734466012009-05-12T02:19:00.003-04:002009-05-12T02:52:20.803-04:00You can always be too prepared!I'm listening to: Heaven knows I'm Miserable- The SmithsSo here's my design for my Dragon Con costume! The best part is (aside from that I'll be part of a group costume this year) is that all of these pieces can be broken up for regular clothes!Also.. now I'm in the mood to read Jubilee...Thinking too far ahead.AshleyAshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10780850898165544096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879309.post-72930058775633025362009-05-09T18:30:00.002-04:002009-05-09T18:49:44.550-04:00Recos NervosoI'm listening to: That's not my name-The Ting TingsIt looks like my dream of buying my own place might be coming true. I'm not sure yet though. And I can't imagine myself having a space I own. So in short. I'm nervous. And excited. And scared. lolAnyway I'll have a better idea of on Monday. Keep your fingers crossed for us!I have no idea.AshleyAshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10780850898165544096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879309.post-88879750774418067992009-04-28T00:35:00.004-04:002009-04-28T00:58:27.631-04:00Design to be AWESOME.I designed a few rooms. The first is my bathroom that I'm going to be re-doing pretty soon here. I've gotten the curtain and the hangers but I've still got to get the rest of the things in place. I'm going for more of a summery bath house lux feel for the bathroom, hopefully it'll pan out this time!The after is soon to come!And for my friend Rachel's bed room. She asked for something Ashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10780850898165544096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879309.post-27598696269446952402009-04-04T18:15:00.006-04:002009-04-04T18:42:01.288-04:00With great weather comes.. UPDATES!I'm listening to: Lady Gaga- Just DanceI've decided to take up new hobbies. I know, why? you may ask, you're already so diverse in your interests! Well my friends I've decided to venture into the unknown realm of outdoor sport! In my search to find some way to exercise that I may find fun, I recently stumbled across my surprising answer. Disc Golf! For those of you unfamiliar with Disc Golf just Ashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10780850898165544096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879309.post-73430416936149977422009-01-24T20:56:00.002-05:002009-01-24T21:17:15.144-05:00Found Earth. Wasn't nuked.I'm watching: Color SplashSo I totally just got a new job at level one! I'm super excited and can now actually support myself and have leftovers! Which meaaaans I'm one step closer to the house and two steps closer to this awesome Boba Fett hoodie! Anyway going to talk to Amy tomorrow about our options for the house! *crosses fingers* I'm going to just keep praying on it and we'll see what Ashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10780850898165544096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879309.post-30472211700416209152009-01-15T13:12:00.006-05:002009-01-15T14:53:18.190-05:00Update majorus.I'm listening to: Mika- EraseOkay so it's been FOREVER since I've blogged and I'm sorry. I just hit a rough spot with the death of my pets and the lots of work and the lack of moneyness going on lately but I think I'm coming out of it.Anyway either way I'm going through some life changes! Good stuff though trust me. I'M ENGAGED and excited to pieces about it although our families aren't showing Ashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10780850898165544096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879309.post-75903814516115297112008-11-09T00:34:00.004-05:002008-11-09T00:36:53.015-05:00Another Loss- ReepicheepI really don't know what to say here... I'm having a really hard week. My youngest and probably my sweetest rat Reepicheep passed away this afternoon from what the vet thinks was a brain tumor or head trama. She loved to give kisses and ride on my shoulder and her death marks another tragedy for me. I loved her more than anything and I can only say that I'm glad that I got to spend so much time Ashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10780850898165544096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12879309.post-72704211015284882722008-11-07T12:43:00.003-05:002008-11-07T12:45:46.568-05:00Sleep Well My Little Friend- PipuriToday has been a really challenging day for me, Reepicheep has developed some sort of neurological thing that is hindering her from using her feet. And my middle rat Pipuri passed away last night.Pipuri was a great rat and a good friend, she was sick that day and her death was very sudden. My favorite thing about Pippi was her fondness of sitting on my shoulder while I walked around and watched Ashhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10780850898165544096noreply@blogger.com0