Dating Diaries Tidbit: Uber awkward

I know it's been a little while since I posted my latest dating diaries. I stumbled upon this gem from August but still feel the same....

Ladies, how would you feel if you found out that your tinder date was an uber driver? Are you with me here? It would totally be nothing short of uber awkward if he had previously driven you to a date with another man... Just sayin

XOXO

Pampering time

Sometimes a girl needs to give herself a little bit of TLC. Everyone loves to be spoiled, and I am no different. When it comes to working long hours and taking care of other people, it's sometimes easy to push myself to last on the list. I was beginning to feel so blah that I asked myself what would Jesus do to make himself feel better? The answer was clear...So I decided to be kind to myself and indulge in my most favorite way.... Beauty upgrades.

If you know the real me, you would know that I am not a natural blonde... SHHH! I have wrecked havoc on my locks turning them into what I wish I was born with naturally, blonde locks. My hair is also naturally thin and breaks easily, so this is not the easiest of tasks... my solution, Hair extensions! Tada! A full head of hair extensions has glamorously turned me into Rapunzel. If you are in the L.A. area, You have to go to Susan Allen Salon and ask for my girl Kelcey (#HairByKelcey). She is the only person I trust with my hair!

All aboard the extension loving train! I decided, since I'm already adding hair to my head, let's add hair to my lashes too! Make those babies Bambi like! It is my first time with lash extensions and was a little nervous about the process. I have super sensitive eyes and am not a fan of sitting still... but my girlfriend, Marie (@MissChiqui3) took my lash virginity and made it the most fabulous experience! She is also available at Susan Allen Salon or from her beautiful home Spa room.

Tada! Transformation is complete! I feel revived and ready to go to the ball! Speaking of, more dating diaries updates are coming to you soon! So stay tuned! In the mean time, I would love to hear from you! What are your favorite ways to pamper and give back to yourself?! Comment and share below!

XOXO

Abstract art

Painting is one of my favorite loves. I haven't had much time for it lately. Starting now it is going to once again be one of my top priorities. I have been inspired by so many awesome artists on Etsy and Instagram. Abstract painting is definitely my new jam. Here is one of my latest. "Purple and white splatter". It's currently available for purchase in my Etsy shop here. What do you think?

      I'm going to try gold leaf next! Stay tuned!

XOXO

Do what you are afraid to do

Always do what you are afraid to do. (Unless it's illegal, no one needs to get themselves wound up in jail). The moral of the story is that life is too short to worry about what other people think of you. If it makes you happy, if it grows you, if it inspires you, if it gets you closer to your goal, do it!

The hard part is taking the first step when things look scary and you're not sure of how it will turn out but I will be the first to admit that it's even harder not knowing and wondering "what if".

I challenge you do be like Nike and just do it. Text him first, eat that second or even third slice of cake, apply for the fancy new job, go back to school, take that dance class, jump out of the plane (wearing a parachute of course), go for it. It might be something new and scary and it could turn out to be completely awful but it could be one of the best things that you ever pushed yourself to do too.

Here's to 2017 being a year of new and amazing experiences for you and me both!

XOXO

Dating Diaries tidbit: Jorge's favorite thing about being single

Jorge (a fabulous uber driver that I met recently) tells me his favorite thing about being single. 

The answer is clear, "I can do whatever I want". 

Amen!

XOXO

The girl on the train by Paula Hawkins

If you know me at all, you know that I am a total bookworm. My latest favorite is "Girl on the train" by Paula Hawkins. It came out in 2015 and was dubbed a psychological thriller that could be the next "Gone Girl". After hearing that, I knew I had to get my eyeballs on it! It totally did not disappoint. I was hooked by the very first chapter.

Each chapter is told by one of the three leading characters. Rachel, who is a 32 year old alcoholic and sort of dealing err not dealing (aka the drunk blackouts and all) with her divorce from Tom after he left her for another woman (Anna). Rachel is going to be played in the movie version by Emily Blunt. Perfect casting.

Anna who went from mistress to misses (Tom's new wife) who is very happy with life as a new stay at home mom to her perfect daughter. The only thing that isn't picture perfect about her life is the lingering presence of Rachel, the old ex that keeps coming around (drunk) and harassing her family.

And Megan, who is the woman that Rachel sees daily on her train to and from pretending to go to work. Megan is gorgeous and seems to have a beautiful life with a handsome husband that dotes on her left and right. This is the life that Rachel admires until she sees Megan kissing another man.

After a night of heavy drinking, Rachel wakes up bloody and bruised, and can't seem to remember the events of the night. She learns that the top news story of the day is that Megan has gone missing. Rachel becomes obsessed with piecing together the events of the night. How did she get injured? What happened to Megan? Was the secret lover involved? Does Megan's husband know about her affair? Oh the webs we weave!

Oh it's all so good! Definitely worth staying home on a Friday night to keep reading. Which is exactly what I did. Now I have to see the movie. Justin Theroux is cast as well as Emily Blunt. Let's hope the movie stands up as well as the book! I have high hopes.

Have you read the girl on the train yet? Comment below and let me know what you thought!

 XOXO

Apple cinnamon bread

Fall is officially here! And along with the cooler weather (sort of, I do live in southern California after all...) and the changing of the leaves, I enjoy a good ol baking session. So I figure what better way to kick off fall than with an Apple Cinnamon bread. Tis the season!

This recipe is super easy and quick. Just the way I like it! You'll need:

Produce

• 2 cups Apples, tart
• 3/4 tsp Ginger, ground

Refrigerated

• 3 Eggs

Baking & Spices

• 1 box Betty crocker supermoist yellow cake mix
• 1 1/4 tbsp Cinnamon, ground
• 1/4 tsp Nutmeg, ground
• 2 tbsp Sugar

Oils & Vinegars

• 1/2 cup Vegetable oil

Dairy

• 3/4 cup Milk 

Directions

•   Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottoms only of two 8x4-inch loaf pans.
•   In large bowl, beat all Bread ingredients except apples with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in apples. Divide batter evenly between pans. In small bowl, mix Topping ingredients. Sprinkle over batter in pans.
•   Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.