Saturdays Are For Crafts and Champagne

                              

One of my favorite things about the holidays is all the extra reasons it provides for friends to get together.  And one of the best reasons is for crafts....and champagne. We chose an easy enough craft--DIY mugs and plates.  Really, the hardest part is just deciding what to put on the mugs!  

All you have to do is gather together whatever it is you want to decorate (I used cheap mugs and a platter I bought from Target.  I think most recommendations say to use ceramic..I used porcelain, and didn't have a problem), sharpies, friends, food, and drinks!  You really can do whatever you want.  I'm not the most creative type, so I stuck with simple, but anything is possible!  After you're done, stick the mugs into a cold oven, crank it up to 450 degrees, then once the oven has fully heated, set a timer for 30 minutes and bake away! 

How much easier could it get?

My creations :)  I'm especially pleased with how the platter turned out

'Twas the night before Christmas..

Don't mind our solo cups....

Yours Truly... xx

Here She Goes!

Hello world--the name is Sarah.  And I’m starting this blog essentially because I think I am fascinating and have lots of important things to say that everyone should hear….read..whatever. I’m 25, so I’ve had a TON of really big life experiences that others can learn from.  Or maybe my challenges and triumphs are super trivial in comparison to what’s really going on in the big, bad world out there.  Not maybe--they definitely are.  I’ve gone through what basically anyone my age probably has-I left a job I hated, felt completely alone, overdrafted from my bank account, had my heart completely shattered, broke someone else’s heart, explored the world of online dating, gained weight, figured out how to lose weight, watched engagement after engagement after baby announcement fill up on my newsfeed while I remain Jennifer Aniston circa 2005 etc etc etc.  And now here I am-25 years old, and completely in love with my life.  I may be single, not at my ideal weight, and half broke, but I do have hands down the best friends and family in the world, the most lovable puppy, and a life filled with love, laughter, and a whole lot of wit and whiskey.  

So, to kick things off, since I’ve disclosed why I feel like my knowledge is so significant, I’m going to share 25 things I know to be true.

1. Heartbreak will not actually kill you.  It may make you cry until you have no tears left and eat your weight in ice cream, but it will not in fact kill you.
2. Stop making people a priority that  don’t make you one.  You are fabulous and should surround yourself with those that treat you that way.
3. Do nice things for people without always expecting something in return.  There is nothing worse than the never ending game of tit-for-tat.
4. Make time for family.  They’re the real deal.
5. The best cure for a hangover?  Being under 25. Seriously.  They just get worse with age.
6. Spend time doing the things that make you happy.  Except crack.  I don’t care how happy that makes you, don’t spend time doing it.
7. Get over your FOMO.  It’s okay to say no to things sometimes if all you feel like doing is watching a movie alone.
8. If people loved unconditionally the way dogs to, well, I’m pretty sure half of the world’s problems would be solved.
9. Hand written thank yous. Always. For everything.
10. Always have a bottle of champagne chilling.  You never know when you’re going to need to celebrate something. Or nothing at all.
11. Want to lose weight?  It’s not some crazy science.  Quit with the fad diets and weird pills.  Eat healthy and excercise. And if you slip up, who cares.  Just get back on the wagon next meal.  
12. You don’t have to wait until Monday to start something new.  Why do we do that?  On Monday I’m going to start eating better.  On Monday I’m going to get back to the gym.  On Monday I’m going to stop biting my nails.  Monday isn’t some magical day that every plan has to start on.  Be a rebel--start on Thursday!
13. Whoever said “nothing tastes as good as skinny feels” is a fucking idiot in my humble opinion.  You should never deprive yourself of anything.  Sure, I try to eat healthy most of the time.  But I also really, really love nachos.  And beer. And wine.  And you know what? Sometimes I’m going to let myself eat an entire plate of nachos and wash it down with 6 beers.  And that’s okay.  Because they DO taste as good as I imagine skinny feels.  
14. Be an interesting person.  Have hobbies.  Do fun things.  Life’s too short to lead a boring life.
15. I’ve never read the book, How to Win Friends and Influence People, but I if you were to ask me (which by reading this, you pretty much are), if you want to win friends, spend most of your time listening.  And ask questions.  Everyone loves to talk about themselves. Admit it, you know you do.  I do.  That’s why I started a blog all about my life.
16. Don’t trust people that say “they aren’t dog people.”  Seriously, wtf is up with that?
17. Spend money on your bedding.  You’ll never regret it.
18. Stop complaining about where you live.  Stop saying “there’s nothing to do here” or “it’s so boring living here.”  One, if you truly feel that way, then move.  Two, are you really taking advantage of everything where you live has to offer?  And three, create your own fun.
19. Pick your battles.  I cannot stress the importance of this one.  I probably learned the hard way.  But really, if it’s not actually a big deal to you and you find yourself just nagging to nag....drop it.
20. With that being said, stick up for yourself if it’s something you care about.  Don’t let someone dismiss your feelings if it’s something that’s truly important to you.
21. Work hard.  In whatever you do.  It feels good at the end of the day to earn your way.
22. You know that saying, “collect moments, not things?”  That’s the realest of them all I tell you.
23. You’re not going to be perfect for everyone, and that’s okay.  Someone once told me I was too sarcastic and swore too much.  You know what? Fuck him.  Someone also told me I was “too much” for them.  I’m still not sure what that one means.  But you know what I do know?  You’re always going to be “too much” or “not enough” of something for someone.  Apologize if you act like a bitch or hurt someone’s feelings, but never, ever apologize for who you are.  Because some day, someone will come into your life and you are going to be exactly right for them.  
24. Quit it with the burn book.  I mean I know you probably don’t ACTUALLY have a Burn Book, and if you do, God help you.  But the metaphorical burn book.  We ladies need to stop bringing each other down and start bringing each other up.
25. And in the wise words of Mr. Feeny….Do good.

Yours Truly--xx.