rocky horror.

i took this picture of my sweet little rocky today using my vignette app on my EVO & i just wanted to share. isn't he just the sweetest?!

Life...

It feels like years since I've made a post.

Life has been crazy the past few weeks, but I will be sure to update this week.

Pinky promises


xo Alexandra

about the author. (v 1.0)

So after I ate dinner tonight I dyed my hair (black as always.) I had major root growth and it was no bueno. As I was coloring my hair I decided to do a little about the author, something to sort of introduce myself to the blogging world (and maybe even a monthly post?) So here we go..

#1: I was born in New York.
I was born in Baldwin and was raised in Bellmore. Both are on Long Island. When I was in fifth grade I moved to Marlboro, New Jersey. Now, I reside in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. I never would have imagined that.

#2: I can never make up my mind.
When I was a little girl I wanted to be a marine biologist. I also wanted to be a waitress so I could write on a pad all day. Ha! When I was about 11 or 12 I decided I wanted to be a writer. This is something that has always stuck with me, but I've kind of put it on the back burner. As I got older I decided I wanted to be a make-up artist, which is something I'd still like to do part-time. I even went to school to become a licensed make up artist, I just never felt that I was good enough to do it professionally. Now, I really want to be a teacher. When I was in college, I was an English major and that's what I'm going to be going back to school for. I am also on the hunt for a job at a day care. *Fingers crossed.*

#3: I am a total bargain shopper.
I am the kind of girl who can't say no to a good deal, even if it's something that I don't really need, oops. I love going thrifting, going to garage sales, and finding things on the cheap. It's a total accomplishment for me when I score something really good. I once found an authentic hermes scarf at a thrift store for like $5.00, it was a toal bargain score.

#4: I get emotionally attached to television shows.
When I am really into a television show I become addicted, it's weird, I know. Like on The Office when Jim and Pam got married, I cried like it was my own wedding. When Dawson's Creeek was taken off the air (I know, I know, don't judge me), I was a total wreck.

Ha! I feel like an idiot. That's all for this evening.

Good-night,

XO Alexandra

my favorite place on earth.

Ever since I was a little girl there has always been a place that made me feel like home. The place that made me feel so comfortable and at ease, that ladies and gents was the library.


(I would love for this to be in my home. Isn't it gorg?)

I've always been enamored by the public library. I could/still do spend hours on end there reading back covers, about the authors, and blurbs about the book. I love everything about books. The smell, the texture, the feeling I get when I'm about to start on a new journey. I just love everything about them. Books have always been my escape, but in a really positive way. I love getting into a good book and drifting into the story I'm reading, to me, there is no better feeling, and the library is the place to get my fix.

I spent about an hour at the library this evening which I hadn't done in a while, it was delightful. I picked up some good reads that I'm going to dive into tonight. I also picked up a cure little how-to knitting book. I am so excited! Also, I picked up Veronica Mars season 2 on DVD. I used to love this show. I get emotionally attached to television shows, and this was definitely one that I was sad to see go.

That's it for my eventful night. I'm going to watch television and read a book.

Good-night.

XO Alexandra

things i'm excited about.

Hi hi!

This evening I'm going to share a few things that I am stoked about/for


#1:
Valentine's Day!

It is one of my favorite days of the year! I know it's a total halmark holiday and all, but why not celebrate a little extra special every now and then? Also, this Valentine
s day is going to be my three year anniversary with James. It's a special one because it's going to be our last anniversary before we're married. I think we're actually going out on Saturday with Dave and Tess who are our valentine's day couple.

#2:
The new China Glaze collection. It's called 'Up and Away'

I love that most of these colors are creamy pastels which are absolute favorite. The color re-freshment is gorg. We're getting them at work on Tuesday and I am thrilled! I'm a huge nail polish collector, especially when it comes to China Glaze.

#3:
Going back to school!

I am so excited for the summer semester. It's been about a year and half since I went to school and ever since I dropped out I've felt completely stupid. I think I'd really like to become a high school English teacher. That's what I was going to school for in the first place, and I've always loved it. I had a high school English teacher that totally inspired me and I'd love to do the same some day.

That's all for now. I'm going to cuddle in bed with my dogs and read a good book until James gets home. Good night!

XO Alexandra