Sunny Saturdays make me smile

Oh hey. So it's been a crazy week over here in my neck of the woods...This is pretty much what my schedule has been like: WORK. WORK. WORK. Lather, rinse, repeat. It's definitely a good problem to have, but sometimes, it still feels more like a problem than anything else. I'm catching up on things though, so that's good.

I know I'm late and the linkup closed, but I wanted to join in on the Pits and Peaks with Allie and Jen. I've actually wanted to do it a bunch of times before, and just never gotten around to it. And then I put in all the work to get the post ready, and realized the link up had already closed for this week... I'm bummed about that, but I'm still posting anyway. So there.

PITS

1 // I feel like work has taken over my life. Part of that is due to the fact that there is just a lot to get done, and part of it is because I don't have a whole lot else to do right now. But it pays the bills, so for that, I am grateful.

2 // I miss my boyfriend. Long distance relationships suck.

3 // I bought some Bailey's French Vanilla coffee creamer and I don't really like it. But I feel bad wasting it, so I'm going to use up the whole thing before I buy more. So my coffee isn't as delicious as I know it could be. #firstworldproblems

4 // I had a brief 3 hour moment of panic one day when I tried to upgrade the software on my phone, and it somehow crashed the whole thing, and then I had to restore my phone just to get it to turn on again. (I know, I know....#firstworldproblems again.) I was freaking out thinking I had lost all of my pictures and videos and text messages, but somehow I had set my backup properly, because when it FINALLY turned back on, everything was there, just as it was supposed to be. Maybe that should be on the "Peaks" list, too...??

PEAKS

1 // I got to start the week out by having Boyfriend here! It was wonderful. We went out to dinner at Firefly (one of my favorite places ever), walked the Strip and watched the fountains at the Bellagio and the volcano at the Mirage, spent an afternoon wandering around the ghost town that is Lake Las Vegas, spent an evening babysitting my nephews together, played games, went to Container Park, and just had an all-around great time. He even came to Zumba with me on Monday night...he didn't participate, but he did sit in the hot, stinky studio for an hour so I could get my dance workout on. That's love, people.

2 // Speaking of nephews....they definitely make the good part of this list. Just look at them. TOO CUTE (even though the picture of ZJ is blurry).

3 // I got a whole box of stuff from Erin Condren! Anyone who knows me knows that I LOOOOOOVE me some fancified planners and office stuff from her, so when I saw that they had an awesome sale on notebooks and desk pads last week, I knew I needed to take advantage.

Also (shameless plug): I have sponsorship opportunities available! My in-post ad space is currently open, plus I have button swaps available! I'd love to work with you!

Confessional Friday by my planner (giveaway)

If you were my daily planner, you'd probably have a whole lot to say. So, in the spirit of giving, I offered my little planner the opportunity to take over the blog today for Confessional Friday. 

So here we go.


I confess // sometimes I am impressed by Jordan's ability to make sure her bills are paid on time, and her penchant for always writing down the confirmation number of the payment on my pages.

I confess // I think Jordan eats meals out way too often. If I could write on myself, I'd write something about meal planning, or jot down a link to an article about how much healthier food is when prepared fresh at home.

I confess // for all the eating out she does, Jordan does not go to the gym as much as I think she should ever, which is disappointing to me.. She shops a lot, and as previously mentioned, goes out to eat a lot, so I don't think it's the money that's stopping her... She also mentioned moving a time or two though, so maybe that's what she's waiting for.

I confess // I am a planner to longs to be used to my full potential. I want to be covered in writing about appointments, have little notes stashed here and there through my pages, and be a source of constant joy and inspiration to my owner. Jordan's nice and all, but I know she could use me for so much more.

I confess // I really do like the cover Jordan made for me. Her nephews sure are cute!

I confess // homegirl needs to relax more often. I have my fingers crossed, waiting for the day this girl takes a vacation some place warm, and gets tipsy on drinks with umbrellas in them. She would do real well to just chill the hell out.

I confess // that even though it may sound egotistical, I know I am destined for greatness. I am, after all, a beautiful, completely customized Erin Condren Life Planner. Ergo, my sole purpose in life is to simultaneously make Jordan happy, and keep her organized. And I'll be damned if I'm not the best thing for that. I like to think I have magic powers.

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So I totally got my brand spanking new Erin Condren planner the other day. I may or may not have staked out the window of my apartment so I could make sure I knew when the FedEx guy got there. I also may or may not have run out the door when he did get there, screeching that the colorful package was mine. (As it turns out, both packages he had were mine, so the screeching was probably a little unnecessary. Oh well.)

And then I opened the box. And here is the awesomeness that was inside:

These two.. I mean, seriously. I just can't even, with all the cuteness. 

And again. I just want to look at the cover, all the time, because it's adorable-ness overload.

Who doesn't love a colorful, inspiring quote right in the front?!

Awesome full month view - space for writing notes and marking important things 

Quotes on top of every monthly page

Plenty of space each week to document all my happenings - plus a "goals and notes" section on the left! LOVE IT. 

Totally handy little pocket folder in the back, very aptly labeled..

This planner comes with its own little zip bag, to keep things organized and make sure everything stays put!! GENIUS.

                                        **disclosure: i was given this product in exchange for my honest review. all opinions are my own.**

I am so, so, so in love with this planner. Honestly, I have been rocking a Barnes and Noble book for years, and I had gotten pretty used to that system, but I don't think I will ever go back. The ability to customize the cover, all the fun bells and whistles, and the amazing add-ons* that you can get have me completely sold.

* Add-ons include, but are not limited to, customized stickers (both words and pictures), a pen holder, and canvas bands to hold the book closed. I did get some customized stickers, but that was all. You can even get matching note cards, gift tags (they sent me some as samples - I know what I'll be using on every Christmas gift this year!), and business cards, too! 

And now for the really fun part! The Erin Condren team has graciously offered to give away a $25 gift certificate code to one lucky winner! They throw some awesome sales at random times, too, so $25 can go a really long way! Good luck! :)

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