figuring out where to begin.

i am figuring out where i am with this little old blog of mine
so...
please be patient with me while i figure it out.

xo
k.

i figured...

it has been way to long since i have posted recent layouts. yes?

i couldn't even believe how many i have done since my last update & in total for 2011. 

i scrapped more than i ever have. i am finally using up my stash & loving every minute of it.

so.. what about you? fill me in, did you scrap a bunch in 2011 or do you need to dust off the old paper cutter?? 

figuring out i can commit.ish.

i have commitment PROB.lems.

but.

if you challenge me to take a photo everyday i can CO.MMIT.

& so i have.

maybe you have seen or heard about the January Photo.A.Day challenge that CHANTELLE started...

well, i am all over it. one of my goals for 2012 is to take more photos

& i am OBSESSED, like, hard core in love with instagram so this was perfect. 

i can't believe i have only missed TWO so far *but, don't you worry, i plan to finish strong...

wanna see??... 

ok:

JAN.

YOU

BREAKFAST

I ADORE

LETTER.BOX

SOMETHING I WORE

SOMETHING THAT MAKES ME SMILE

FAVORITE

MY SKY

DAILY ROUTINE

CHILDHOOD

WHERE I SLEEP

CLOSE-UP

umm yah i missed the *in your bag* day

I'M READING

HAPPINESS

MORNING

WATER

SOMETHING I BOUGHT

SWEET

SOMEONE I LOVE

i missed *reflection*

MY SHOES

SOMETHING OLD

GUILTY PLEASURE

SOMETHING I MADE

wanna play along?? if i can commit... i know you can. 

let me know if you do.. i am craftykari on Instagram. xo

i figured it was time to post about last year.

2011 was good to me & i can't wait for what 2012 throws my way.

but first... a little recap of what made 2011 so great:

January.

a fresh school semester & one more class out of the way.

i started weight watchers & totally re*arranged my reasons for losing weight.

February.

i turned 29 & had to get rid of the first car i bought. *sigh. buh bye Subaru.

March.

i had some epic friend nights & went to scrapbook expo. scrap $$ was spent.

April.

i spent lots of time at the park & lost my 10% goal at Weight Watchers

May.

i had my first taste of Fentons ice cream.

celebrated my best friends 30th birthday.

walked my FIRST ever 5k.

& got crafty for National scrapbook day.

June.

went out to a family brunch at a fancy restaurant for dad day.

& struggled through an online summer history class. passed it. boom.

July.

had some family beach time.

played with sparklers on the fourth.

went to the county faire & rode the ferris wheel.

& went to the midnight premier of the last Harry Potter movie (i have been to every ONE)

dork for*ev

August.

round 2 for scrapbook expo. $$

& my first PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE of the season.

September.

lots of girl time. <3

October.

MUCH needed bff time.

pumpkin patch girls day love.

a pumpkin patch date with kendall

& a halloween party. LOVE.

(yes i was Karry Potter) hahaha

November.

fall photo shoots.

the WORST Thanksgiving in History

& remembering i should STILL be grateful.

December.

mom & daughter shopping time.

the biggest craft FAIL aka FAIRE.

one amazing bake day (epic if i may)

& i actually decorated this year.

i figured a lot out this year, about myself. I learned that if I put my mind & heart to something i can get to where i want to be. i figured out how to be a better friend & sister & girlfriend. i figured out what i want in my life & what i can do without even if i think i need it. i figured out that no matter how long it takes i will PASS a MATH CLASS. i figured out how to say goodbye to things i didn't want to say goodbye to. I learned that growing up doesn't have to be depressing but inspiring and fulfilling. i figured out how patient i can be & that it's not a bad thing. i figured out that everyones path is different and that mine may take a little longer but thats what makes me who i am. i figured out that i can make mistakes & get back up and try again, and again, and again & that's ok. so here's to 2012 & figuring out EVEN more of what i can accomplish and who i am.

hopefully i can just figure out how to share more of it here ;)

xo

-k