Very Pinteresting

It's Wednesday! That means, tomorrow will be FOUR WEEKS since my jaw surgery.. a post about my recovery to follow.. But, it also means that it's time to share my top pins. Aren't y'all excited?! :)

My Top Pins::

uno.

I wish this was my backyard.

   

dos.

bobby pins in a tic-tac box.. so simple, yet so creative.

tres.

Mr. Joseph Gordon-Levitt. enough said.

 cuatro.

I thought this was creative.. being a small town girl, and all.

cinco.

frozen hashbrowns, sour cream, ranch dip, bacon, and cheddar cheese.. need I say more?

 ^I haven't tried these yet, but I sure as hell want to!

so normally I do five and stop, but I had to share this as well.. my mom and I laughed forever at this.

seis.

My cat, Boots, does things like this all the time.

 And, I couldn't resist sharing this either..

siete.

A bath mat that turns red when wet. Is it weird that I LOVE this??

Well, those are my top pins from the week. Happy Wednesday!

life is good

Sometimes... Always...

I haven't done a Sometimes and Always post yet, so I figured I'd give it a try... linking up with Mackey Madness

sometimes: I try to drink more water

always:  I never drink anywhere near the recommended amount

sometimes: I try to remember to take more pictures

always: I never remember to take pictures, unless its something I really want to document (concert, party, etc)

 

sometimes: I try to get into a workout routine

always: working out never lasts longer than a week or two

sometimes: I do spontaneous things

always: I like to plan out everything I do.

sometimes: my parents make me mad/frustrated

always: I'm grateful for all they do for me

sometimes: I wish I could eat whatever I wanted and remain healthy

always: I eat whatever I want anyways

 life is good

50 Q's that will Free Your Mind

First off, I completed number 43 on my 101 list:: Organize my scrapbook stuff -check!
Secondly, I'm going to start answering the 50 Questions that will Free Your Mind. It's number 41 on my list, and since it's 50 questions long I'm going to break it up into 5 separate posts, answering 10 Q's at a time.

Here's the first 10::

1. How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?

         I'd probably be a teenager, maybe like 18. I really am 22, but I don't feel that old.. not that 22 is old or anything.. but I have a young heart. I still like watching Nickelodeon and Disney, and I don't like having big responsibility.

2. Which is worse, failing or never trying?

           Definitely never trying. You never know, you just might accomplish the unthinkable.. but you won't know until you try.

3. If life is so short, why do we do so many things we don’t like and like so many things we don’t do?
         Because all we do is 'want, want, want'. We want the biggest and best things, we want to be better than our neighbors and peers, we want the best house/car/clothes. And we can't get those things without working, even if it means doing something we don't like. It's all about money these days.
 
4. When it’s all said and done, will you have said more than you’ve done?
          Unfortunately, it's looking that way. I mean, I'm only 22, so I still have a long ways to go and who knows what the future holds for me. But, I tend to be a "homebody" I like my hometown, I like my home. I don't do too many things outside of my comfort zone, and overall I think that will ultimately hold me back.
 
5. What is the one thing you’d most like to change about the world?
          I wish there was a cure for diseases.. like a cure for cancer. 
 
6. If happiness was the national currency, what kind of work would make you rich?
           Spending time with my family and friends, if that counts, that's what makes me happiest. But, if I have to choose something more "job like" I'd say, scrapbooking, or coaching.
 
7. Are you doing what you believe in, or are you settling for what you are doing?
           I always do what I believe in. I'm not going to fall for peer pressure or anything like that; if I want to do it I will, if I don't I'm not going to. 

8. If the average human life span was 40 years, how would you live your life differently?
           I'd say screw school, or college at least, and get straight to work, saving up money so I could make it to Ireland before my death. But, other than that.. I probably wouldn't change much. 
 
9. To what degree have you actually controlled the course your life has taken?
           I've had a pretty decent amount of control over my life. My family is supportive so whatever I want to do they back me up. There's only a few things I couldn't control -like braces for 8 years, and jaw surgery.

10. Are you more worried about doing things right, or doing the right things?
            It's probably 50/50. There are times I do the right thing, but there are also times I just care about doing something right, even if it's not the right thing. I try to do the right thing, that has to count for something, right?

Beans Coffee Shop

I've mentioned Beans Coffee Shop before, and most definitely will mention it again. Beans is where I work, located in the heart of Chardon, Ohio, on the historic Chardon Square. It's just a little coffee shop, nothing too fancy, or spectacular. Although, if you're ever in the area I would definitely recommend stopping in and checking it out! We're not just the same old grind!:) Unlike most people, I can honestly say that I like my job. Sure sometimes I wish I didn't have to work and could sleep in, or you get that occasional customer that you just don't want to deal with.. but I mean, everyone has those off days. But for the most part the customers are not an issue, and I have a great relationship with my boss.

But, what I really, really, love is the people I work with. My  co-workers are the bomb-diggity! Each one of them. We are like our own family.. and I wouldn't change a thing about anyone. Let me introduce you to them::

Colleen- Or, Mrs. Lear as I call her, is my boss. The owner of Beans Coffee Shop. Like I mentioned earlier, we have a great relationship. Ya see, her daughter is Melissa, and if you haven't caught on Melissa will become my sister-in-law on September 15!! So Mrs. Lear is like family. It's really great having such a close boss because when I have to get jaw surgery she understands and allows me time off, for that I am sooo appreciative.

Gilda- Gilda, is our "mom" figure at Beans. She's the oldest of the group, but still fits in with all us youngins. Gilda gives great advice and is always there for you. She's sort of the core of the group, she holds us all together and brings us back to reality during the day when we've drifted off to la-la land.

Allison- Or, "sassy." Al, quickly became one of my good friends. We get along great, and have many similar interests. She's the same age as me, and is a good balance to my usual crazy. A big follower of God, and truly a nice person. Working with Al is always great, we just laugh the whole day which makes the hours fly by. Her family is great, too, such a fun and friendly group they are.

Hannah- Much like Allison, Hannah and I became good friends too. Although, she moved back to PA, I'm still including her like she still is a Beans worker. She came in as our baker, and left as a barista (which is basically a coffee/drink maker person.) Luckily, Hannah and I get along because we are 100% complete opposites. I don't think there is one thing we agree on. But somehow we still managed to become, and stay, friends.

Amanda- Again, I became quick friends with Amanda. She has a crazy side like me, and we get along great. She's a student at Akron University so I only work with her in the summer or while she's on break. One of my favorite nights working at Beans was when I was training Amanda; we had so many laughs.

Shannon/Meghan- The Lear girls. I love both of them. They're Melissa's younger sisters, and my friends. Shannon is a student at Ohio University so I don't always have the privilege of working with her (only on breaks and summer) and Meghan is still a youngin' in high school so she doesn't work too much, she's still learning the ropes. Shannon and I get along great, we've had so many great times (in and outside of work), and Meghan is such a sweetheart, I don't know how anyone could not like her.

Kaitlyn- She's the craziest one. Even crazier than me (not that I'm super wild or anything, but still.) She's insane, and I love it. Kaitlyn has sooo many stories, and she's not afraid to tell you all of them. They're always so funny and wild.. I love it. She gives you a break from the work day with her stories, you drift off to a different world for a second. It's nice.

Emalie- The conservative one, and complete opposite of Kaitlyn. She's super nice, easily one of the nicest people I've ever met. I didn't have the pleasure to work with her a lot because she worked during the week while I had school, and unfortunately she recently left us for bigger and better things.

Sam- I get along pretty well with same, too. She's a few years younger than I am, and just graduated high school. Also, a big follower of God. We don't have too much in common but we're still friends, we enjoy poking fun at each other.

Well, that's my Beans family. And I love them all. They're great... like frosted flakes!

life is good

Five Q's for Friday

I saw this link-up so instead of doing a High Five for Friday, I'm going to try out a Five Question Friday. Linking up with http://fivecrookedhalos.blogspot.com/

I guess I'll just jump right into the Q's then... 

1. What were you scared of as a kid?
    Spiders and Heights, and I'm still scared of both of those. But, that's pretty much it. I never was scared of the "boogeyman" or ghosts or anything like that. I think because I started watching John Carpenter's: Halloween at the age of 7ish. I love horror movies.
 
2. Do you sleep well in a hotel?
     I do, usually. Not as good as in my own bed, but typically I don't have a problem. Especially if it's a Las Vegas hotel, those beds are comfy!
 
3. If you could meet any celebrity, dead or alive, who and why? 
     Hmmm.. there's a couple people I have in mind. I'd love to meet: Omar Vizquel (favorite baseball player); Ryan Reynolds (obvious reasons); Adam Sandler (he's hilarious); Denzel Washington (favorite actor)... the list is endless, but if I had to only pick one person I'd say... James Laurinaitis. He's a former Ohio State Buckeye and current St. Louis Ram. He's a follower of God, and truly seems like a nice, good guy. He's not arrogant like Kanye West, and would never abuse another human like Chris Brown.


4. It's a hot summer day. Do you prefer to be pool side or at the beach?
      This is easy, pool side. The beach is too hot, and I can't just lay there for hours on end, I need to be doing something, and I'm not a fan of getting all sandy.


 5. What is your favorite summer dish?
     I loooove pasta salad. Whether it's your classic pasta salad with italian dressing, or a more creative kind, like BLT pasta salad. I love all of it, although I can live without the olives. 

 life is good