Things that are popular.

I just realized how many people and things there are that are popular that I'm actually not a fan of. Here's my list...

1. Adele

I absolutely cannot STAND Adele. We can start with her music. It's plain and lacks creativity. Half her songs make no sense, and her voice isn't all that and a bag of chips. Just sayin. She's also extremely ugly in my opinion, and I really think that everyone who says "omg she's so pretty" is just saying that because she's the only popular fat celebrity right now.
Also, this picture is INCREDIBLY tacky. Smoking is absolutely disgusting, and that's just going to make her voice worse. Whether she smokes or not, this picture is not sending out a good image to young people who look up to her.

2. The Hunger Games

I don't understand the hype behind this film & book series. It's much like the HP and Twilight fads. A book series turns into movies. Big deal. The difference this time, is I didn't hear about the books until AFTER the film was announced. So it can't be all that  great. I think it's more of a psychological thing. If you turn a book series with some teen romance into a movie series, you'll be successful. Kids like that fad right now. I've watched bits and pieces of The Hunger Games, while working, but it doesn't really hit me. Neither did Harry Potter or Twilight. I'm just not into that kinda movie. And I hate reading young adult fiction. So, it isn't really destined in my life. 

3. Nicki Minaj

I don't like her music or the way she looks. Her look is basically a copycat of Lady Gaga, which is a copycat of Madonna. I'm over it. She has flow as a rapper, but her voice makes me cringe, and sometimes she just makes no sense. 

 

 

4. Justin Bieber

He looks like a lesbian woman. His songs suck. He's delusional. The End.

 

 

 

5. Hair Feathers

We're not Native Americans. Why do we want feathers in our hair? It's not cute! Guys are confused. I'm confused.
If you look at fashion this season, a lot is Native American related. It's not cute! I just don't get this trend!!!

These are just a few things that are popular that I'm not really in to. 

They are just my opinions. I know many people disagree, but it's just me. :] I had to vent about these crazy trends. <3 

 

Disclaimer: These are the thoughts and opinions of myself only, and do not reflect the opinions of AMC Theaters, mark., or any other company I may or may not be affiliated with.

Easter Eggs & A New Job!

Why, hello there! I need to update more regularly. I say this in EVERY post. But it's true.

Easter was great fun! Layla had such a fun day for her first Easter. Here's some shots...

This is what a hard boiled egg looks like after the LaylaBug gets a hold of it. Squished to smithereens!

Dying Easter Eggs for the first time! What a mess!!

We decided to put her in the basket. Too cute, right? She looks JUST like me here. Jeez!

Smiling away in her Easter dress. Right after church.

Post-Church photo. Me & my girl in our easter dresses! 

Layla got lots of fun toys for Easter from the Easter Bunny. She got to watch the big kids hunt Easter Eggs. She got to dye some eggs. She got to play in the sandpit/volleyball court for the first time. AND She got to go swimming for the first time. What a day for a 6.5 month old! She definitely made mommy's Easter far more enjoyable.

In other news, I have a new job!!! I'll give you a hint as to what it is: popcorn, stubs, curly fries. Ah yes, the wonderful world of AMC Theaters!!! I started work yesterday, which is really Orientation, I'm not "on the job" yet, but it was so much fun! I love my manager and the awesome girls I am starting with!

If you think that makes me busy, let me remind you of my other daily duties:
-Full-Time Student at UCF
-Full-Time Mommy to Layla
-Working as an A.M./Receptionist Manager at Dmac's office
-Working as film crew at AMC Theaters Lake Square
-Planning a wedding for September
-Selling mark. and being a mark. mentor assistant

Yes. I do it all! And no, there's nothing I can't do. I also find time to cook, clean, do laundry, and bake. And make all of my daughter's baby food. :]

I am loving life. Keeping busy makes me happy.

Our little love story.

Ever wonder what Dmac & my story is? How we met, how we fell in love, etc? Well, thank my favorite blog, Lauren's Latest, for sponsoring a giveaway and inspiring me to post about our love story. I could win a Canon EOS Rebel T2i DSLR Camera with accessories, Canon PowerShot Digital Camera, or a $30 Fandango.com gift certificate, for posting this story. So, without futher ado...

It all began on February 7, 2004 (oh yes, I remember the date). I was visiting my cousin, Alesha, and that weekend she happened to have a school project to work on. It was an English assignment, in which the group was to create a video of Much Ado About Nothing. They knew they would be short people, so she invited me to tag along to help out. The video was being filmed at Daniel's house (this is where it gets good!! haha). It was basically love at first sight...for me at least. After spending the day there, it came time to leave, and I kissed him. He swears (to this day) that I "gave him a wet willie" first, but I insist I was kissing his cheek.  Anyway, we ended up sharing a kiss, which was my very first kiss. Fast forward two years later...we had stayed friends and spoke from time to time...I knew he had edited the movie before, so when it came time for me to make a video for my school project, I knew who to ask to edit. So on September 2, 2006, we got together again so he could edit my video. Not much editing was done, because we were infatuated with each other. We started dating that day. But it was to be an "open" relationship, because, well, we lived so far away (2 hours) from each other. About a month later, when we went to homecoming together, we made it "closed".

After lots of ups & downs, we moved in together in 2009. We took a short break the following summer, but got back together after realizing there wasn't anyone else out there that really could make us happy. We moved back in together, and that's how our little McNugget came to be. Layla was born in September 2011. And we're planning a wedding for September 2, 2012.

He is the most perfect guy ever. This is the VERY VERY abridged version of our love story, but you don't need EVERY detail, now do you? ;]

Easter is coming soon!!! I can't wait to share all the pictures of Layla's first Easter!!

Post your own love story and enter the contest here.

Today's Real Post.

Aloha! No, I'm not in Hawaii. Wish I was though.

Anyway, I saw my Gainesville besties today. So sad that I'm leaving them. <3 <3 They're the greatest girls ever. I hope to see them often. Hopefully they come visit. And I'll come visit too. Layla started to cry when Chantee was leaving. <3 So sad.

I've started thinking of how much money people make off of things that would be so easy!! Example: EVERYONE and their mother makes bows now. Seriously! Have you noticed? Maybe it's just me, but I get bombarded with "Like my page!" invites on facebook for people who make nothing but BOWS all day long. Excuse me, but I was the queen of bows in High School. Don't assume I can't make them myself. And everyone seems to be doing it. I mean, can business really be poppin' for that many bow makers? I don't see a ton of bow-wearers. [Let me insert an apology to all bow-makers out there. Didn't mean to insult you. I think I got a bit carried away, actually. My point is, Bows are more popular than..well...popular stuff. lol]

So, I'm thinking of some things I feel would be fun to make and sell on Etsy, Facebook, etc. Some ideas:

• Wreaths. I'm obsessed with the DIY wreaths on Pinterest. I want to make so many of them! I may have to start.
• Jewelry. This is one you can really get creative with. Everytime I go into Michaels, I am drawn to the bead/wire/pendant section. I could get my Innovator side really going on that one. [Damn, now I sound like Vector Peeps with their CVI talk that no one understands. My apologies.] 
• Aprons. I'm seriously diggin the fancy aprons these days. Fo shizz. I could make some pretty dank aprons, I'm pretty sure. I'm pretty handy with the sewing machine. It would be a time consuming process though.
• BOWS. Because everyone does, right?
• Iphone Cases. Yes, I'm inspired to make my own. Out of a clear/blank basic plastic case and some additions (rhinestones, paint, jewels, etc.) I could do that! ;] 

Any other ideas for some awesome crafty things I could make & sell from home? I'm pretty stoked on this idea, by the way. :) Rake in some dough. Speaking of which, I found some pretty fancy expensive china in my house. Not sure where it came from, but I'm sellin that shizz. ON EBAY bizznatch. :] I'm getting a little carried away. I should go to bed. Xoxo.

Sometimes...

I can't help myself from thinking I have the greatest little family in the entire world. Seriously, does it get any better than Dmac & the McNugget?

I want to freeze frame mornings with Layla between 6am and 9am. Why? Because when she wakes up around 6am, I feed her and we lay on the couch together and cuddle. It's our morning routine. We always fall asleep together for those 3 hours on the couch. <3 It's the greatest time in the world. I really cherish it, because I know it won't last forever.

I find it mildly concerning when I notice that I have a test due that same day. Yeah, that was a lame answer.  

I decide to take the plunge and marry DMac. I know, BIG shocker. :P

It really hits me that Layla will be 6 months old in less than a month. Where'd the time go?

I can't believe how lucky I am when Layla looks at me and smiles. She is so perfect and I love her to pieces. I am SO lucky to have such a happy, healthy little girl.

I feel like I never, ever, ever want Layla to grow up. She's too much fun as a baby. <3

I feel like a really good person when I choose to donate to X-Cause when the cashier prompts me to. I feel even better when I ask if I can donate when I see the little paper thingy's hanging all around.


Do a SOMETIMES of your own! <3

It's MOVING TIME

It's time to get packing. We're moving out of G-Vegas on Friday. It came suddenly. It was supposed to be 3/15ish, but, after some thought, we have decided that this weekend is the most opportune time to pack up our stuff and head on down to the Burg. I have mixed feelings about this.

I hate that Layla won't have her own room. I also hate that I have to be without my love for a couple of weeks while he finishes school in G-Vegas. I also hate that I have to share space with my parents, because, well, how awkward is that?

But, I really like that I'm living with my parents too, because, well, lets face it, they're a huge help. They pay the bills, cook the food (but I'll be doing a lot of that too, duh), watch Buggie while we're working...I can work! I can go to class. I can be around my old friends. But I'll also miss my G-Vegas buddies. Not for too long though. I know they will visit me. :]

So now we're rushed to pack. Actually, most people would find this incredibly stressful, but it's actually pretty relaxed for us. In the past, we have moved alll of our belongings in our own car in less than 24 hours-usually more like 12 hours. This time, we're getting a TRUCK -- oh yeah, doin' it big, baby! -- and taking 3 days. How awesome is that?! ha.

I need to update this blog-a-roo more often. Fo shizz. Keep checking. I'll try to update every Wednesday, at least. Because JennaMarbles inspires me. Ohhh yes. INSPIRATION!! <3

The BEST White Cake Cupcakes I Have EVER Tasted.

Oh yes, I'm back to making my famous Cupcakes. :] I've been wanting to for days, but poor little miss Layla has apparently not been feeling well, so she hasn't given me a chance to bake any. I also did a complete cleaning overhaul in my apartment on Thursday, so it's so much easier when you have a clean & well organized kitchen to work with.

Now, I had stocked up on cake mixes a month or so ago when Publix had them BOGO. (P.S. PUBLIX BOGOS ARE THE GREATEST THINGS EVERRR!) So, I've been sitting here with a few boxes of cake mix in my cabinet, with no intention of making a boxed cake. I am not a fan of processed foods, and boxed cake, to me, is just to blah & generic. Anyone can make it. It's not WOW enough for my liking. I'm ashamed to make boxed cake. I don't like my food tasting average. It's just not me.

I knew these cake mixes had to be used though. I'm not a food waster. I hate throwing out things that have expired. A certain someone in our family (I won't mention names here but some people know who I'm talking about because it drives me absolutely insane) likes to pass food along to us. Because she's an EXTREME couponer and buys more food than is humanly possible to consume. Now, I'm all for free food, and handouts, but here's the thing: she gives us EXPIRED food. It's absolutely disgusting. I'm not talking like "oh this expired a month ago", I'm talking YEARS ago. She gave us 3, count them THREE, boxes of food a few months back. I read the dates on them, and I threw out all but about 4 canned goods (which we all know last decades). They had all expired like 2 years ago. Yes, years. That is not an exaggeration by any means. But, I digress. This has nothing to do with my amazing cupcake journey.

Where was I? Oh yes, not wasting the cake mix. So, I had the genius plan to doctor up my mix a bit. Make it a little more unique. So, I took a recipe I found at Recipe Girl and adapted it to the items I had in my kitchen. Here's the end result:

1 (18.25 ounce) box white cake mix
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated white sugar
a small pinch of salt
1 cup water
1 cup milk
2 Tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large egg whites

Whisk together all dry ingredients. Add wet ingredients. Mix well with hand or stand mixer. Pour into either a) well greased cupcake pans or b) cupcake pans with liners in them. Bake on 325 degrees F for 18 minutes. 

OH.MY.LANTA. These are by far the most amazing, perfect, soft, moist, spongy, white cupcakes EVER. No lie. You can eat them without frosting. They're that good. In fact, Daniel & I ate two of them without frosting, fresh from the oven. They are absolute perfection. I'm a culinary master. tehe. 


I just wanted to share that recipe with you guys. If you make it, be sure to let me know how yours turned out. I'll post my end product & frosting recipe tomorrow. <3 Goodnight, cupcake lovers.