Diamond in the Dark

I hate to brag, but...

2012-01-21T17:25:00.000-08:00

I have the sweetest Mister.

Allow me to explain:

Today William and I went out to get his hair cut and it left him looking quite foxy, I really wish I would have taken a picture of him before he went off to work today. He's also got on a new pair of H&M dress slacks he bought yesterday and they are quite dashing.

After we stopped and grabbed quick lunch, we stopped at Blick's Art Materials. It was like an artist's meca! I was totally in aw. They had everything any artist could ever need.

After I had read one of Katia's posts a while back about Prismacolor markers I knew I needed them. So as soon as we walked into Blick's I headed straight for the marker stand and was amazed at all the colors.

It is then that my lovely Mister jumped to my rescue. He bought me a black Prismacolor because I had been using horrible Sharpies that would rub away with the pencil marks. Isn't that sweet?

Okay maybe this doesn't quite make sense. Prismacolor markers are four dollars a pop! So it truly was a sweet thing for William to get me one.

After a lot of 'oohing' and 'awwwing' he also bought me a new watercolor pad, because I used up the one my parents gave me for Christmas, and a new eraser pen.

I swear he is the sweetest.

So naturally after he left for work I starting drawing and painting to my hearts content.

I'm so grateful to have such a loving, kind man.

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

P.S. I redid my blog a bit! What do you think? :)

Rose Quartz and New Opportunities

2012-01-20T13:33:00.000-08:00

I have some wonderful wonderful news, my lovely blogging internet friends! Everything is going so well lately. William and I are getting into a routine and are the happiest we've been in so long. Sometimes it still doesn't hit me that this happiness is my life and I'm not going to leave any time son. On his days off we go out for the day and spend time together. Usually it's just to go to the store but sometimes we hang out with our friends Alexandru and Maria too!

On the even better side, I am employed! I've been trying for about two weeks to apply to as many places as I physically can and had even scored two interviews. Thankfully I only had to go to one because I landed the job! I promise I'll tell you where as soon as I start, I'm really so excited.

William is also looking at a new job opportunity that we are really crossing our fingers for, so please keep us in your hopeful thoughts.

I even bought some really beautiful light pink plugs so I don't break dress code.

I like them because they match my skin way better than a pair of those nasty "flesh colored" silicon ones ever do. I think they're rose quartz, because I know they're not acrylic and the lady at the stand said they are jade... which is nuts haha. I really love them.

I also bought some new nose rings yesterday but those are more hit and miss. For some reason, if I don't like my septum ring it really hurts my self esteem. So I'm going to look hard and find something I actually love.

I'm just so happy lately, I feel so content and loved. I made fish stick tacos for our little family today and they were an absolute hit. His family was thanking me waaaaay more than I expected haha! I can't wait to make them again, maybe even share the super easy recipe. ;)

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline

P.S. Did you hear that we can reply on individual blog comments now? I can't wait to reply to all you guys!

Painting Obsession

2012-01-10T18:25:00.000-08:00

As a few of you know, I have been painting a lot the last few weeks and I thought I'd share all I've done!

I really love geometrical flowers but I think I need a compas and a ruler to help me out with them.

An ode to my obsession with pugs.

I drew this for William and hung it up today. A little memorial of a dear friend.

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

Two Opposite Lovebots

2012-01-09T18:28:00.000-08:00

Right before I moved I had two very fun custom order Lovebots. I cannot believe I forgot to share them with you, they were so fun.

First I did this lovely little lady for Dani of The Daily Dani . She wanted a girly Lovebot with an orange, pink, and yellow color scheme. So I gave her this:

I had so much fun making the little pleated skirt. I was going for a little pink pinafore with a yellow under dress. I think she's swell.

Next I was contacted by Brittany, a friend who I went to high school with, for a goth Lovebot.

She named him Lord Dante Thaddeus Grey and was even nice enough to write an entire post about him! She's the sweetest.

Thank you so much Dani and Brittany! I had the best time making your Lovebots. Custom orders are truly my favorite, especially ones like this where I have a ton of creative freedom.

If you want order a custom Lovebot feel free to email me at the email on the right or convo me at my etsy shop!
Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

Tiny Update

2012-01-06T18:21:00.000-08:00

I just thought I'd pop in and tell everyone I'm doing swimmingly in my move. William and I are so much more content now that we are together. We are fitting like a glove, minus the fact that I still haven't found space for everything! Our room is plenty big but the wall space is minimal so there isn't much room for the millions of nick knacks I have.

I am currently working hard at finding myself a job. I'm applying like crazy and crossing my fingers for the best. I'd like to be able to dress how I do at work but I am honestly not going to be picky. We get by just fine now but having an extra income will really help us feel more comfortable.

I hate to admit that lately I've been super boring, so I have to think of things to post about. I painted something extra special this week that I can't wait to share, but it's a surprise for someone so I have to wait! I can't wait to post it.

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

P.S. I finally dyed my hair again! It's nice to not have three inch roots. *and trimmed bangs :3*

Leopard Cravings

2012-01-02T16:50:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year! For our special last day of 2011, William and went out for sushi at Yama Sushi. It was absolutely amazing! I had a california roll and a tuna roll, he had a spicy tuna roll and an eel roll. I have to admit, his were better than mine! Just talking about the spicy tuna roll is making me crave it.

I wore:

The Kills shirt given to me by Ashley.

Jeans from Ross

Red Toms *not pictured*
and leopard coat from William as a Christmas present!

We were back home by nine and fell asleep watching tv at approximately 12:20 am. We're not a very lively bunch haha. Dumb of me, we didn't take any pictures. Except I took this one before bed.

I tried to get William in it but the lights were out and he was asleep.

Yesterday was his day off so we went all around town getting things for our room. I needed a new laundry basket and hangers, just little things. He was also a very sweet man and bought me this beautiful ring.

He is the kindest fella.

Today I started the Getting a Job project. Wish me luck!

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline

P.S. Here's another nesting doll for the road.

2012 Is Finally Here!

2011-12-31T12:43:00.000-08:00

2011 is finally over and it feels refreshing. Completely like a new chapter is starting. I'm officially moved to Las Vegas and enjoying all the change. While William is working, I have been painting with the watercolors I received for Christmas from my parents. Right now I am obsessed with Nesting Dolls :)

Today I am going to make a skeleton one. I think someone needs to pay me to sit around and make things and paint things. I'm hoping 2012 will be full of art. Full of creative freedom and ability to express myself. It is going to be a good, creative year!

Happy New Year's Eve, everyone!
Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

Merry Christmas (Eve)!

2011-12-24T07:45:00.000-08:00

This picture isn't really relavant, it was last night. I'm bonkers.

I just wanted to pop in and tell everyone to have a Merry Christmas & Eve! Today is the day I spend time with my Dad's family and tonight we have a big family party to go to. Then I'm going to come home a wee bit early and spend tonight with my William on skype.

I hope everyone spends a ton of time with family, eats good food, has great conversation, and gets some interesting presents!

I got my dad *a pilot* this AWESOME HUMONGOUS shark blimp like thing! I can't wait to see his face.

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

We Say Goodbye to an Old Friend

2011-12-18T21:47:00.000-08:00

Today was a very hard day for William and I. Very recently his sweet dog, Lurk, started having health problems and wasn't looking very good. He suddenly couldn't function normally to the extent that he couldn't eat or drink and William had to make the very hard decision of putting his Lurk to sleep.

William adopted Lurk about fourteen years ago, when William was 9. He and his brother had decided it was time to adopt pups and headed to the animal shelter. At first William fell in love with a pretty white puppy that everyone in the family liked, that is until it didn't like the puppy Robert was absolutely in love with. Slightly crushed, William decided against the white dog and thought he'd find a dog another time. Until one of the shelter workers came in with a litte, red-brown, furry pup. William was in love. He knew from the moment he saw this little mut that it was his dog.

And they have been inseparable ever since. In the days I have known Lurk, he has been a lazy dog that doesn't listen to me. But I'll tell you, every time William came into the room Lurk brightened up like the sun. He would jump up and run around and flip out for his boy. And every time William left for work, Lurk would stare at the door for hours until he realized it would be awhile and relax. When I was alone with him, Lurk usually wouldn't do much. But when William and I were together, he'd constantly be following us around the house. He never left his boy's side.

Today we celebrated Lurk's long, 14 year old, life. We cried over his lose and know he will forever be in our hearts.

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline + William

It's a Great Day!

2011-12-15T23:43:00.000-08:00

I am a very happy girl today. Today was my last day of finals and I think I did just fine. I've been so very very stressed and my sleeping pattern has gone so screwy. At some point I started staying up till one with no problem and sleeping in till nine. I've never been like this! I usually go to sleep by ten thirty and am up at seven thirty or eight. Now a days I'll be sitting around and realize it's eleven at night. (Today was one of those days.)

I'm thrilled to work on some great custom orders this week *my favorite*. I like making Lovebots out of my own imagination but it really warms my heart to create something another person truly wants. I could do this for the rest of my life.

A few other things I'm in love with today:

William. Breaking Bad. Oreos. Fudge. Pigtails. Christmas Sweaters. Cheap T-Shirts. iPhone. William. Lurk. Ashley. Sons of Anarchy. Walking Dead. The Cold.

Did I mention William? I can't express, without completely embarrassing him because I'm so mushy, how absolutely wonderful he truly is. He is the best man I've ever met.

What are you loving this week? Anything great happen? This is the best I've felt in so long.

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline

P.S. Can you BELIEVE Christmas is in TEN days? TEN. Guess what. I move in THIRTEEN days!! ah!!!

Dear William,

2011-12-11T00:25:00.000-08:00

Today is our one year anniversary and I have so much I want to say. Most of my friends know I can go on about mushy things, especially you, my William. We've hit a beautiful stepping stone in our relationship and are soon making another one with our move.

And above all the things I have to say,

I want to tell you:

Thank you

Thank you for all the times I interrupted you and you always let me go first.

Thank you for all the animals you promised I can have.

Thank you for all the babies you promised I can have.

Thank you for the mountains of candy you always buy me (and then letting me eat it all).

Thank you for letting me complain about college all these months.

Thank you for getting me an amazing new cell phone and plan to call you in the middle of the night with.

Thank you for yelling at the car insurance guy for like three hours on Friday.

Thank you for using a cat iphone cover because I have a bear one.

Thank you for letting me clean everything.

Thank you for buying me a hair dryer just because I complained about my other one.

Thank you for letting me fall asleep as soon as you call me every night.

Thank you for letting me make currants, a blanket, and other girly things for our new room.

Thank you for loving me.

And thank you for waiting for me.

You are my best friend and the greatest young man I know. You never give up on us and the life we want together. You are such a goofball and you put a smile on my face every minute of the day.

Happy One Year Anniversary, my William.

I love you.

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline

Steampunk Nightmares

2011-12-10T11:40:00.001-08:00

This month I was completely honored to do some amazing custom orders for the holidays.

First I was asked by a friend of a friend to make custom birthday Lovebots for our mutual friend. I knew exactly what Sarah would want. Sarah and her boyfriend Bradley have a thing for Nightmare Before Christmas, so I made her Jack and Sally bots *secretly*!

Sorry for the iphone quality! I was in a rush to send them to her.

Then I was asked by a classmate from high school, Jesse, to make a steampunk Lovebot. To be honest, at first I was a little skeptical. My lovebots can't be very rough looking, they're fleece! But after talking it over with him and brainstorming, I had it!

He gave me these for inspiration:

I channeled the colors of the two on the left and mostly the one of the top left for inspiration.

The result was this.

I had so so much fun with these two customs. I love making someone else's ideas come to light!

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline

2011 is almost over...

2011-12-06T20:58:00.001-08:00

In such a fast year my life has changed so much.

I was starting to fall in love with an old friend.

I was a cheerleading Senior in high school

A successful Editor-in-Chief of my schools yearbook

I celebrated my 18th birthday in Hawaii where my sister was getting married.

I spent my summer falling deeply in love with William and making art

I went to college and decided it wasn't quite for me. Then William and I decided to move in together.

And now we are awaiting that move. We are working everyday to love one another more. I'm finishing up my semester next week and I'm going to celebrate with dying my hair!

We move in in 22 Days and are so so thrilled. We're making plans for changing his room into my room.

We're getting me an artist desk and I'm going to make curtains as soon as I'm there. I'm starting to be happy and I can't wait for that to come true. I can't wait to see what William and I will make of 2012.

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

Happy Small Business Saturday!

2011-11-26T10:03:00.001-08:00

Today is the day to appreciate the small businesses out there. I know a lot of us try to shop small businesses more than large companies, but sometimes we can't quite afford it. Well today a lot of small businesses are having sales, so check out your favorites! I am also having a sale until the end of the year.

A lot of my favorite bloggers/small businesses are having sales today too!

Like Kaylah of the Dainty Squid is offering 15% off with the code: BLKFRI

Kaelah of Hive and Honey is offering 15% off with the code: SMALLBIZ

Kaylah of Cupkay is offering 15% off with the code: HORRAYCUPKAY

And Laura of Tea @ Noon is having a buy one get one for a dollar sale!

So happy shopping everyone! And if you have a small business, please leave your link the comments so we can spread the love.

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline

Okay so no video blog

2011-11-25T22:28:00.001-08:00

Trimmed my fringe today.

I have to come clean. William and I totally forgot to do the video blog. In our defense, by the time we got home from running around town all day on Sunday we were way too tired to make it. Then I got really sick that night and had a cold the rest of the week. And this cold gave me "smoker voice" to the point that William didn't recognize me over the phone... ya it was pretty bad. I started saying "sugah" and "hun" a lot for added effect.

We also didn't get too many questions and I hadn't put enough thought into making up my own. So, when I move I'm going to do a lot of videos. I want not only to share our experiences with the internet, I also want to document them for us in the future. So I promise those videos will show up soon. I'm planning to film a little while we drive, film a little when we get our first apartment, our first few days, ya know big things like that.

Anyway, how was your Thanksgiving? I have had two so far and two more to go. Tomorrow I'm going to get up early and make individual pumpkin pie desserts from a recipe I found on Pintrest. If you're interested the recipe is here.

Well I hope you all are well!

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline

P.S.

This might have taken place today.

Time To Give Thanks

2011-11-23T15:37:00.001-08:00

With it being the time to give thanks, ya know tomorrow is Thanksgiving after all, I'd like to tell you what I'm thankful for.

1. William. I am so blessed to have such a strong, passionate man in my life. He truly treats me like a queen. He makes me laugh all day everyday. He loves me for who I am and we really click as a couple. I'm so blessed to be loved by my best friend.

2. My wonderful families. I have three really great families that support me on all sides. They all love me no matter what and truly are there for me. I know they'll love me and support me throughout my life.

3. The blogispher. I know that might seem a little silly to some, but truly the blogispher has helped me grow a person. Naturally I am very shy and often keep to myself. But blogging has helped me with stress and letting things out in ways I wouldn't do otherwise. I love getting to know other amazing ladies through their blogs and making really interesting friendships this way.

4. My lovely IRL friends. "The Move" has put on so much stress and my friends have truly helped me through those hard feelings I tend to keep. They help me know that this is what I want, even when I'm feeling super down. I love them so much for that.

5. Laura Shane. Laura is one of the most interesting young ladies you will ever meet. She is full of spirit and more life than anyone our age. She makes beautiful jewellery, here, and writes down her thoughts, here. As much of a plug as this might seem, I truly mean it. Laura has been there for me so much and I appreciate our friendship daily.

6. "The Move". As hard as it is right now, a day before I have to go back home and go back to school soon, I know this is where I belong. We'll be here in William's home until I get a job and then we can easily afford our own apartment. A little home of our own. I know this is where I need to be to grow in life. I know it will bring my spirit back.

7. My business. It's been about a year and half since I started my business and it's grown into something I'm very happy with. I don't get sales every day but I truly get to work with people who love my product. And those few times I get to see how happy my Lovebots make people are what make it worth doing.

8. Misc: Dexter. New iPhone. Mac laptop. Lurk. Making blankets out of fleece. Warm showers. Waking up next to my best friend. Cat socks. Pajamjam pants.

Although we should be thankful all year long, this is my little Thanksgiving list.

And to show my thanks to all my followers and lovely friends, I'd like to offer a coupon code till the end of the year! Please check it out before year is up!

Click here to go to my shop!

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline

Cat iphones, respectful mohawks, and pink shirts.

2011-11-22T13:51:00.001-08:00

William and I have been having a great time together this week! I've been here since Saturday and I'm having such a great time. We've been playing video games and sleeping in and getting me sick.

And trying on amazing hats at Target.

On Sunday we had a real outing! First we went to William's hair salon to get his hair cut, he has curly/wavy hair so he needs to keep it super short for it to behave. I love it. He gets his hair cut in what I call a "respectful mohawk", real short on the sides and kinda spikey on the top. His hair dresser, Gloria, does a great job.

Afterwards, we had a Baja Fresh date! We shared a Burrito Dos Manos, which William didn't know means Burrito Two Hands. It was absolutely delicious. It had chicken and beans and the works! The best part was the cranberry salsa they have for the holidays. It's like a spicy cranberry sauce! I think it'd be great with turkey.

Then we headed to Verizon to get me my own iphone! Verizon is having a great deal for iphone 4s right now and so we pounced. I got a black one and William and I have really cute covers. I have a bear and he has a black cat.

I actually ordered a white cat but they sent me this.

This is William's.

It was a really wonderful Sunday. Since then we've been lazy bones. William was sick last week so I caught whatever he had. I've been trying to sleep/rest it off while he goes to work.

He even tried to win me that Warthog thing!

What have you been up lately? Anything fun?
Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

My Head Is Full Of Dreams

2011-11-17T19:48:00.001-08:00

Lately my head is full of dreams. Not quite precise yet not quiet vague. The closer I am to moving to Las Vegas the more I dream, the more I believe my dreams will truly come to be.

I have dreams of a family. I see myself chasing my babies around the house, stressed, tired and happy with what I have made. I teach them to sew and organize, see the beauty I see in the world. I want their Dad to teach them how to cook and about science. I want three, maybe even four kids. I want a small home that fits all of us but isn't really "spacious". I want a small backyard with grass and flowers and room to play. I want cats and small/medium dogs that cuddle with my babies all the time.

I want an old fashioned life. I want to teach my girls how beautiful vintage is and the way life used to be. I want them to like the things kids their age like but also to like the things kids used to like. Playing outdoors. Imaginary games. Wooden blocks. I want my home to be decorated in vintage things mixed with modern things. I want it to be bright, warm colors. Crocheted blankets and needle point wall hangings.

These are the things I see when I close my eyes. Some girls want successful careers and love, I want a home and babies. I have my love. I believe William is who I truly want, always. He is in this future I see. He is that Dad who talks about science and plays with his kids when he gets home from work. I see his parents over all the time, talking loud and playing with our kids. I see my parents coming over for visits and being happy for us.

I believe dreams are important. These are the most important things to me. What do you dream of when you're alone? What is it that your heart wants more than anything?

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

Little Update in the Shop!

2011-11-15T16:43:00.001-08:00

I finally got around to putting my newest three Lovebots onto the shop!

First we have Clark Superbot:

Clark Superbot is just as great, young fellow. His favorite things are justice, fighting crime, flying, and being amazing at everything. Everyone loves Clark Superbot!

Litty Mousebot

Litty Mousebot likes quiet things. She likes to tip toe around the house and see what her friends are up to. Would you like to be Litty's new best friend?

And Lex Evilbot!

Lex Evilbot is about all things, well... evil. He appreciates a good, long maniacal laugh. He also loves capes, the color black, and his cat Fluffy. Will you be his new henchman?

Please give them a look see and show us to your friends! They make great Christmas presents.

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

Ps. Just as a reminder, William and I are going to be doing a video blog this Sunday! Please ask us any questions you might have HERE!

Send us your questions!

2011-11-13T21:44:00.001-08:00

So in about a week I will be in Las Vegas to see William for a few days during my Thanksgiving break. And for a long while now we've been meaning to make a few vlogs together. So I was thinking, for our first vlog we could answer any questions you might have for me or for us!

Please don't be shy and let us know what you wanna hear! If not I guess we'll wing it ;)

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

Silence.

2011-11-11T17:36:00.001-08:00

I know I've been constantly apologizing on here about my silence. But to be honest it's been a hard month or so. School is not quite what I thought it would be, not saying anything solid about it because it is still new but right now it is not my favorite thing. And this whole moving business is very stressful. It's still happening and it's what I truly want, but all of my family is at some level of upsetness with me and that's hard for me. I think they know I'm not trying to hurt them but it is hard for me to upset everyone. I like to keep the peace, I'm not confrontational. Just knowing that my decision has upset my families has made it harder one me.

But when I look deep down into my heart I know it's what I want. I know I'm excited underneath the turmoil I'm feeling. While I am afraid it could backfire, like everyone thinks it will, I also know that if it works the way I want it to, that it could be the best thing I ever do. William and I truly love one another and it's time for us to be a real couple. Long distance is much harder than it seems, trust me. I wouldn't wish it on any couple. It's time for us to start a life together.

I've wanted to write this for so long but I know just admitting it will upset some people further. But truly this is my best way to let out how I feel and live my life. I've always found blogging to be so relaxing and it feels great to share my life with others while they share their lives with me. So thank you everyone that has given me kind words, I truly need it.

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

Craft Fair Bust

2011-11-08T16:18:00.000-08:00

Over this last weekend, I participated in a fair in Long Beach along side my step mom Kathy and her friend, Malinda. Kathy and Melinda are wall artists, they do faux painting and are pretty dang amazing at it. Anyway, Melinda wanted to do this fair so Kathy and I decided to go in the booth with her.

So I made signs for my Lovebots, little tags, and whipped up three more little lovelies to put in the show. We got there around 11 to set up, I brought about 12 Lovebots and Kathy and Melinda brought samples of their art as well as their portfolios. Then we waited. And waited. And waited. And waited.

Turns out this little fair wasn't all it was cracked up to be. It wasn't well advertised and absolutely no one came. The only people who I saw that day were other vendors, there were about 10 of us. Oh well! It was worth a shot, so Kathy and I packed up and went back home.

So although my first fair didn't go so well, but I'm really hoping to give it another try at a better one sometime soon!

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

Circus Freaks!

2011-10-31T20:15:00.000-07:00

Happy Halloween, everyone! I hope you all had a great weekend and the greatest holiday of the year!

In my family, we celebrate Halloween the weekend before, so that more of our friends can come. This year our party was on the 29th and it was a blast!!

Our theme was Circus Freaks.

We had conjoined twins, snake charmers, bearded ladies, and a wolfman,

A happy clown, a demented ring master, a fortune teller, a cat woman, and the electric woman,

And even my Daisy dressed up while we cleaned the backyard!

OH! Did I mention we go all out in our decorations?

What did you dress up as for Halloween? I'll love to see pictures!

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

Little Hair Cut

2011-10-24T19:32:00.000-07:00

For the longest time I've had straight bangs with a little frame around my face and for a few months I've trimmed them on my own. I bought my own hair scissors and managed to keep them in line for a while. Well, it's been a long time since I've done anything new with my hair and I am getting that itch. I am trying to grow it out, so no new cut and I love it black so no new dye... that left me with a new bang style.

Out with the old:

And in with the new!

I cut myself Betty bangs, which I've never had before. They're above my eyebrows, which is shorter than ever before and they curve up on the sides. I love how clean and thick then are, instead of parted and whispy all the time. Also, they're a lot more defined. I didn't really know how to cut my old bangs right, so for these it was really easy to section them off just right. Today I didn't wash them and they look perfect, so I'm really optimistic about these!

Sometimes change is all you need to feel better about yourself.

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

P.S. Have you guy seen the new blogger posting page? I am in love!

Why I've been so quiet...

2011-10-20T21:39:00.000-07:00

I apologize for being so quiet lately. Lately, I've had a lot on my mind and haven't been able to think about much else. So here is my good news that has been the only thing on my mind.

I'm moving to Las Vegas.

William and I have been going out for about a year now and have been long distance the entire time. We want to start a life together and have decided to make that leap. For a long time we've been talking about who will move where, but it's been a hard decision. We both have families and ties to our cities, but it really came down to price of living. Las Vegas is half the price of Southern California. So at the end of this year, I'll be moving to Nevada to live with the man I love.

Although I am young, all my life I've wanted to be a real adult. All though high school I dreamt of a home and a steady job, being able to take care of myself and the one I love. I thought I'd feel better when college started, but it wasn't any different. I'm happy to say I'm starting my life, finally. I can't wait to share with you all my new adventures, hand in hand with my partner. It all starts December 28th!

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline

Halloween Lovebots are up in the shop!

2011-10-08T15:38:00.000-07:00

I posted these and three other Lovebots in the shop today!

I am so happy to show these to everyone, finally!

I am so happy to show you all my Skeleton Lovebot. He really came out so much better than I expected him to. I'll be making another one of him for my update next week, I love him that much.

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

P.S. I'd really like to thank everyone who regularly reads my blog. I appreciate it so much. I'd also really appreciate that, if you like my work, if you could please share new of my Lovebots with friends. Thank you so much.

Halloween Lovebots sneak peaks!

2011-10-06T19:37:00.000-07:00

This whole week I have been hard at work at my first five Halloween Lovebots. I can't show you just yet because they're not all done. But I do have a few sneak peaks!

And because I've gotten so many positive comments about the back of my Lovebots that I decided to continue with my On. Off. Love. It's a little bit of a hassle to me, but if so many people find it a lovely part of my creations then it will stay.

And here's my "little' helper, Daisy Doodle.

I should finish the Halloween Lovebots tomorrow or Saturday and they'll go right up on my shop. I can't wait to show you!
Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

I need your input!

2011-10-04T16:41:00.000-07:00

Recently I have been thinking hard about my business. I was wondering what other people thought about the "On. Off. Love." on the back of my Lovebots. I can't decide if I want to keep it or if I'd like to do without it.

So what do you think, my lovely readers?

Should "On. Off. Love." stay or go?

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

Today I....

2011-10-01T21:22:00.000-07:00

Today I:

Bought Fabric for some Halloween Lovebots.

Played Mario 64 over Skype with William.

Drew Lovebots and watched The Tudors.

Trimmed my long nasty fringe

Had dinner with the family!

Now I'm off to an early bedtime.

I can't wait to show you the Halloween Lovebots I'm doing!

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

Lazy Week

2011-09-30T14:00:00.000-07:00

Today I wore the CSUF shirt I bought William, my hair wrapped up in a bandana, and pajama shorts. I got up at 6:30 to go take a test and was back home at 9. I supposed it's important to add I didn't wear the pajama shorts to school, I wore jeans. The rest of today I will be doing this week's math assignment, a little bit of German homework, and drawing more ladies! I'll also probably watch a few movies or Tudor episodes. I think I'll ponder on a few more things to sew, like a Halloween inspired Lovebot! Or maybe even a few Halloween inspired Lovebots...

This week I've been doing a lot more drawing I thought I'd share...

The first cherry headed girl is cotton candy ice cream and the second is a banana split.

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

P.S. I guess I'll have to learn to use my scanner!

Big Secret.

2011-09-29T17:02:00.000-07:00

After my last post I had realized the change I need to make to bring back my creativity. I'm going to be making big big changes to my Etsy pretty soon. Don't worry, I'll still make Lovebots. I just need a bit of a change. I wish I could tell, but I want to make it a big secret and get everything right before I tell.

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline

A New Something

2011-09-26T13:14:00.000-07:00

Recently I've been in a bit of a creative slump. I want to create things that I can sell and let other people enjoy, but I don't really know what to make. I'm hoping to figure out something smaller and less time consuming than a Lovebot, but maybe will be a similar? None the less I am at a loss at what I could make.

I've been drawing a lot lately, so that's been making me feel more creative. But it's not quite as fulfilling as making and selling a Lovebot. Sharing my gift with someone who appreciates it. Drawing, for me, is more of a stress killer.

Her hair is red with a pink stripe, it's just hard to see with the photo effect on my phone's camera.

I've been dreaming up a Lion plush for about a year now that I might finally get to work on. But I'd like to think of a way to incorporate it into my shop. Maybe make a new shop name and make it more general. More about me and my creations than one specific creation.

Any suggestions?

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

Multi Colored Nails

2011-09-25T16:55:00.000-07:00

I remembered to paint my nails today, so I thought I'd share. I used to do rainbow nails all the time so I thought I'd do a pastely sort of group today, with white spotted tips.

I used Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Mellow Yellow, Mint Sorbet, Wet Cement & White On *for the spots* and Revlon Mad About Mango (scented!) & Gum Drop (also scented!).

Incase you can't tell, these are my two favorite nail polish brands. I think they have the best colors and go on the nicest. I prefer solid colors to shiny ones and these brands usually have colors I swoon over.

Then I got kinda goofy and became a cat.

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

7 Things!

2011-09-23T15:46:00.000-07:00

I was tagged by the lovely K of Kitty Snooks to list 7 things about myself and then tag other bloggers to do the same! Thanks for tagging me, it's really sweet of you.

1. I pick things like crazy, especially when I'm anxious or thinking something over. Pick at my nail polish, or skin, or clothes, or pretty much anything I can pick at.

2. One of my favorite things to relax is to read in the bath. For some reason it's one of the only times I can get myself to read in peace and quiet.

3. Halloween is my absolute favorite holiday. When I was a little girl we hardly celebrated it, but my Dad and Kathy have a HUGE Halloween party every year. This year our theme is Circus Freak Show!

4. I drive a white Honda crv.

5. I wish I could sing like Regina Spektor. I love her soft, crooney kinda sound.

6. I never used to like dogs. I'm a big cat person. However, now that I live with my Dad and I spend so much time with Daisy Dog, I totally love her. And I dream of having a pug or an English bulldog or a chihuahua.

7. I sleep with a ton of pillows. I always have a really hard sleeping, I often have nightmares or wake up anxious. So I sleep with a pillow for my head, and a pillow on each side of me so that I can cuddle one and the other cuddles me. It makes me feel safe.

Thanks again, K for tagging me!

I tag:

Meredith of The Violet Rosebush

Brittany of Brittany-sims.com

Laura Shane of Tea @ Noon

Have fun girlies!

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

Dreaming of Red

2011-09-22T19:44:00.000-07:00

Recently, as some of you know, I've had a crazy obsession with red hair. Red is my favorite of all colors and I've been itching to dye it red. I've had pinkish streaks, dark burgundy hair, coppery hair, and deep red hair but never unnaturally red hair. The other problem is my hair is black right now and naturally dark brown. I also don't have the money to pay someone to lift my black out and put red in. To be honest I truly envy you blondes out there, since you don't have to bleach it to have pretty colors!

So after much pouting and searching online, I found a solution via Kaelah of Little Chief Honey Bee! She talks about how dearly she wanted light pink hair and knew her natural hair couldn't achieve such a color. So she turned to wigs! She's written some really interesting posts on hers, so I followed suit and found a beautiful dark red wig on Ebay.

I bought it from the seller Wigfashion. It was well priced and had good shipping.

So then I waited. Since my wig is from the other side of the world, I knew it would take a while. So I waited. And tried not to think about my new look. And tried not to wonder how it would look. And then, when I least expected it, my wig was home!

Isn't it absolutely lovely? I am so happy to report that it is super comfortable and once it's adjusted to where I want it, it looks pretty realistic. I can't wait to go out with it on! I am completely smitten. I would totally recommend this option for anyone who doesn't really want to, possibly, damage their hair.

I've also noticed I had to change my make up a little bit for the colors to look good. I filled my brows with a reddish brown instead of a black and put an orangey lipstick on that I hardly wear.

Would you ever buy a wig to change up your look?
Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

What makes you happy?

2011-09-19T17:53:00.000-07:00

Lately I have had a lot of trouble with what makes me happy, through all the stress I have been having. I'm still not used to the chance of school and have to try every day to be happy. I have to will myself to keep my chin up and enjoy my days. I deeply believe that every day is what you make of it. Any mood can be changed if that is truly what you want. I believe the mind is a very powerful thing.

I want to do more of what makes me happy, especially the little things I often get rid of when I am upset. These are the things that make me happy.

1. Skype dates with my William *Well, anything to do with my William, actually!*
2. Painting my nails rainbow colors
3. Wearing make up everyday
4. Wearing dresses and tights
5. Sewing while watching interesting shows *currently The Tudors!*
6. Cuddling my dog, Daisy
7. Day dreaming of the business I want to start soon after college
8. Writing
9. Drawing silly things
10. Preparing for Halloween! *This year I am going as a bearded lady and William will be my wolf man.*

What little things make you happy? I'd really love to know. I want to do more things that cheer me up when I'm down.

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

Me: A to Z

2011-09-19T10:07:00.000-07:00

So I guess this little questionaire thing is going around the bloggersphere so I thought I'd join in! I'll write about my recent trip to Vegas in a few.

A. Age: 18
B. Bed size: I think mine is a full/queen.
C. Chore that you hate: Vacuuming. I hate the sound so much.
D. Dogs: Daisy, my black lab. She's a big cuddle bug.
E. Essential start to your day: Talking to William and checking emails
F. Favorite color: Red.
G. Gold or Silver: I used to love silver and hate gold but I seriously love rose gold.
H. Height: 5'4"
I. Instruments you play: clarinet
J. Job title: Full time student. Blogger. Crafter. Lover.
K. Kids: none, yet.
L. Live: California
M. Mother’s name: Leslie
N. Nicknames: Jaco, Pants, Smacko
O. Overnight hospital stays: never
P. Pet peeves: Dirty rooms
Q. Quote from a movie: To be honest I don't watch enough movies to think of one
R. Right or left handed: Right handed.
S. Siblings: A ton. 4 brothers, 2 sisters, 1 sister-in-law, 1 brother-in-law
U. Underwear: Everyday
V. Vegetable you hate: Onions
W. What makes you run late: Other people
X. X-Rays you’ve had: Dental and ankle when I was a kid
Y. Yummy food that you make: Zucchini Bread
Z. Zoo animal: I like looking at the lions/big cats

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

Body Modifications

2011-09-09T20:51:00.000-07:00

When I was about twelve or thirteen I really started to get into the body modification scene, although couldn't participate at the time. I wasn't allowed to pierce my ears until I was ten and then a second time when I was sixteen. But between twelve and eighteen my love for body mods has grown tremendously.

First it started with a love of tattoos. I used to watch Miami Ink constantly, yes I know a little embarassing since it turned into such a dramatic show, and fell in love with Kat von D. After a while I grew tired of her too and fell in love with traditional tattoo "old school" style. I love that it's usually just reds, yellows, blues, and sometimes greens. The outlining is usually thicker, and there is just a certain style that things are drawn. Not quite cartoony but not realistic either.

Around fifteen my fondness for piercings started to grow. At the time I had a boyfriend with gauged ears and that sparked my interest in doing my own. At first I just liked the tiny tiny ones, then the next size and the next size and now I'm a 00g, which is about the size of the tip of my pinky. I love my plugs more than any other jewelry I've ever worn. I never used to remember to wear earrings and now I do constantly. Right now I'm happy with the size of my earrings and have even considered going larger, it's just my left ear really hates to be stretched and the discomfort isn't worth it to me right now. They are both one size and content so I'm leaving it that way.

Next came my septum piercing. The day after I graduated high school, from a lovely but very strict school, I had my septum pierced. I think it's the best thing I've done for myself in a while. I've wanted it for years and it's the first thing I've done for myself no matter what anyone else thought of me. William and I simply went into the tattoo shop and had my nose pierced. Now I can wear different jewelry and I like that I can have different styles, softer and some more harsh.

Then a few weeks later, my love got his septum pierced too!

And now that I've gotten into the world of facial piercings I am itching for more. I'm really wanting a dermal anchor on my cheekbone, it would be sort of like a pretty birthmark. I know they usually reject because they're just in the top layer of skin, but I think it'd be really beautiful. I'm also considering getting a vertical labret piercing. Which is a bar that goes straight up through your lip, so the ends are at the bottom and on the top. But I'm not positive about that one yet. I also want a lot more piercings on my ears, but those aren't as pretty as the anchor or the labret.

How do you feel about Body Modification? Do you have piercings or tattoos? I'd love to hear about them.
Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

One Day At A Time

2011-09-07T15:02:00.000-07:00

My life lately has been very up and down. Everyday seems to be a little battle in itself, wether it be to stay in a good mood or even as bad as to get anything done. I am still adjusting to the fact that my schedule is different than it has been in a long time and I need to make time to talk to William. We get up at different times, can't talk at different times, and go to sleep at very different times.

I've been battling a lot with myself most days. Lately I've been wanting to do nothing. Sleep all day and ignore the fact that I have books to read and German homework to do. I've been unmotivated to sew or blog, and really don't like to leave the house much. But I know there are a lot of things I have to do right now. I have to get up at 6:30 every morning and get ready to drive half a hour then try to park for ten to fifteen minutes. Then class. On somedays I come home after that, but on Tuesdays and Thursdays I have a huge break and then a two and a half hour class. (I hate those days...) All while trying to put on a good face and pretend I'll have a good day.

So these are my days. And that's how I try to take them, one day at a time. I just fight day by day until it's easier. Until I'm happier. I'll be with William a week from tomorrow so I am praying to God it boosts my moral. I know I'll be happy to be with him but it's hard to come home and feel the same.

I seriously need a pick me up.

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

Custom Order: Anne and Ryan

2011-09-03T08:51:00.000-07:00

This week I was commissioned by two very close family friends, Anne and Ryan, to make them a pair of personalized Lovebots. Anne wanted the girl to be really girly, much like her, and the boy to be very nerdy, just like Ryan. So after my classes this week I sat down and made these little Lovebots.

The most important aspect Anne wanted was their names on the feet. I was just thankful they had short names!

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

Red Obsession

2011-09-02T13:04:00.000-07:00

So here's the thing. I've been almost every natural hair color under the sun over the years. I've been a red hair, a light brunette, a dark brunette, an almost blonde, and I've had black hair. So far black is the only color I've really really loved. It's the only color I've kept this long, which is about a year and a half.

Now I'm having an itch for a hair color I've never had. I'm really truly considering dying my hair fire red.

My only apprehension is I'd be doing my hair. So that means I'll have to bleach it myself, pray I don't ruin my entire head of hair that is FINALLY long, and then the red. I don't worry about the dying process because I usually dye mine black, but I just don't want to fry my hair really bad by mistake.

I've never had bright bright hair but I've always really wanted it. Now that I'm in college and doing my own thing I think it might be time to try it out.

Whaddyea think?

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline

(all the pictures are from tumblr so I'm sorry I don't have the real sources. If anyone has the sources please give them to me and I'll add them right away!)

I can't stop drawing lions!

2011-08-31T15:19:00.000-07:00

So, for a little bit of a background, I don't usually draw very much. I have Moleskine sketch book but it's more for drawing out new Lovebot ideas. I've always wanted to be better at drawing but never put too much time into it. To be honest, if I really could draw well I'd probably become a tattoo artist. I don't think I'm that good though haha! So for now I just sit down every once and a while and can draw something pretty cute. This is one of those times.

I just can't stop drawing lions!

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

P.S. Terribly sorry for bad quality, I took them with my phone because I don't know how to use my scanner/I'm a little lazy. xoxo!

Monday Wishes: August 29, 2011

2011-08-29T20:46:00.000-07:00

Well I know this is totally my bad but I guess I kept forgetting to do this little feature (haha my blog's only feature). This week I'm wanting:

Bright Red Hair
*photo*

Cheekbone dermal piercing
*photo from here*

This Horcrux necklace that reminds me sooo much of the lovely Laura Shane!

These lovely earrings

And this beautiful pink ivory wood ring.

My Monday has been kinda slow and crummy, hopefully all yours went better than mine.

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

What I want from college

2011-08-26T13:28:00.000-07:00

The first week of college is over and it's not all everyone makes it out to be. I'm not really into the partying or "finding myself" college experience. I want to gain knowledge but I do not want to change who I am. I like who I am and I like the way I see the world. I like the things I strive for in life, even if they are different or old fashioned for someone my age.

I want college to show me what subjects I enjoy learning more about. So far I only know, from high school, what I don't like: not what I do like. I think I want to, eventually, major in something in the arts but I'm not sure what. I want to minor in business so I can understand how to run my own business someday, but I don't think I want a major in it.

Overall I want to gain knowledge, meet interesting people, and become the person I want to be. A knowledgeable, loving, artsy young woman that strives to be happy in her own way.

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

Me as of late

2011-08-22T16:04:00.000-07:00

Haven't been sleeping well, forever tired.

School started today and went well.

Creative inspiration is zippo.

All I want to do is lay around and play video games.

I can't believe summer is over.

I miss my cats.

Have I mentioned I'm tired?

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

T Minus five days...

2011-08-17T11:56:00.000-07:00

In five days I start my (hopefully) four year trek towards a college degree. Like a true student I've already changed one class before it even began. At least the ball has begun to roll... summer was hard this year. I had too much free time while William has no free time and it has left him tired and I was lonely. I couldn't keep my hands and mind busy enough to deal with being alone so often, at least now I'll have a lot to do.

I came home yesterday evening from Las Vegas. We've decided to try to stay positive when we have to part, since we know deep down it isn't forever. I'll be back in Vegas on the 15th of September... it just feels like a long ways away. Our week together, as always, was absolutely perfect. We got to strengthen and enliven our relationship again. I'm really hoping school will keep my mind occupied until we can be together again.

We played video games, watched a ton of Nip/Tuck, made zucchini bread, celebrated his 23rd birthday and our 8th month anniversary. So over all enjoyed one another's company. To be honest we did a lot of nothing, because we crave normalcy with one another. To just share our lives. We did go out on Sunday night to explore the strip a little, but someone (okay me....) got too tired and we went home around midnight. I love nothing more than sharing experiences with him.

Seriously look at that stunning man.

Only five more days...

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

Monday Wishes: August 8, 2011

2011-08-08T11:24:00.000-07:00

To be honest, all I'm wishing for this week is to see my love again. I'm flying out to Vegas Thursday afternoon and I'll be spending time with William and his family until Tuesday. It's been a week or so over a month since we've been physically together and I'm getting really antsy. William is my best friend and I just get so tired of being away from him.

So here's to young, long distance, love.

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline

I'm done holding back

2011-08-05T14:26:00.000-07:00

Today I realized something that I've never really thought about before. I usually think I'm a pretty strong person, but in all reality I'm a scaredy cat.

I'm afraid to be myself because I've been rejected before. I'm afraid to love my boyfriend because of a former heartbreak. I'm afraid to stick up for myself just because it's to someone close. I'm afraid to make more Lovebots because they haven't been selling.

I'm pretty much afraid of everything.

All these things are so twisted in my mind that it's really outrageous I'm afraid of them.

The people who have rejected me for who I am are just assholes. Pardon my french but that's just how it is. I've been rejected by close minded, over opinionated people and I let it get to my heart.

I'm afraid to love William and let William love me because of a former heartbreak. A heartbreak I didn't even cause and it actually helped me grow. I was rejected by someone I shouldn't even have been with, someone I don't even care about anymore and yet I am dumb enough to let it affect a beautiful budding relationship.

I'm afraid to stick up for myself because I'm so used to letting these people have their way. But in reality I'm an adult now and I'm allowed to do whatever I want and face my own. consequences. I'm allowed to tell them my life is none of their business and yet I don't.

As for the Lovebots, I can't believe I let selling get to me. I never even used to sew with the hopes of making a sale. I can't expect a real business to work if it relies solely my sales at one point in time. I need to remember to sew for me.

Now I suppose with this revelation it's time to grow and let things go. Let go the heartbreak, rejection, assholes, and bad sales. Time to be strong, confident (for once), and back to my old self.

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

P.S. I'm done pretending I don't love William. Done saying I care about him instead of I really fucking love him when I talk about him. I'm done holding myself back from what I want. I want to be passionate again. Passionate about William, my business, school, and even blogging.

I'm done holding back.

Monday Wishes: August 1, 2011

2011-08-01T21:16:00.000-07:00

There is only one item on this weeks list because it can't be compared to any other item.

No other shoe can compare to Jeffrey Campbell Litas.

I love the mint ones,

And the multi glitter ones,

And the pink ones.

Litas come in about a million different colors,

but I am in love with the black black suede.

Litas are probably the most beautiful shoes I've ever seen.

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

Two New Lovebots in the Lovebot Factory

2011-07-26T13:37:00.000-07:00

Lately I've been really trying to work on The Lovebot Factory. There is nothing I'd love more than to start bringing my Lovebots to new homes. Yesterday I put up two more robots into the shop,

Jason Monsterbot

and

Spencer Pandabot

Please give us a look and share us with friends! You can go to the shop through the link above or the button on the right sidebar.

I haven't had a custom order in ages and am itching to try something new that would really make someone's day.

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline

P.S. If you like us on Facebook you can save 10% on any order! Just click the Facebook button to the right and like our page.

Monday Wishes: July 25, 2011

2011-07-25T20:39:00.000-07:00

Here is this weeks Monday Wishes!

01.

BBee's custom sneakers are too amazing to pass up. Can you believe she hand paints these? If I could afford her to make me some I think I'd have to either get Lovebot ones or cat ones or I just don't even know!

02.

Alona Freeman makes the most dreamy jewelry I've ever seen.

03.

This beautiful halter dress is too small for me, someone should snatch it up!

04.

I love this beautiful purse from dandeliondaydreamer on etsy!

05.

Kelly Anne makes the cutest crocheted headbands ever! I really really want one. She makes a mean mint one too.

06.

This satchel from Zatchels is the most gorgeous thing I've ever seen!

07.

I love floral plugs! They're by BMA on etsy.

08.

I have always wanted a pretty flower crown. I don't know when I'd wear it, but I'd wear this one from indigosunshyne all the time!

09.

Urban has this perfect record player.

10.

Pretty linens from crate and barrel!

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

Hair Fiasco: The Quest for a Good Hair Dresser Part 2

2011-07-24T14:21:00.000-07:00

Over this weekend I drove up to my mother's house to visit and get my hair done. I tried a small salon with a good product name and wanted to put platinum streaks in the sides of my black hair, which also needed to be redyed. And that's sorta what I got. The black is beautiful and she fixed my bangs, but the blonde is a carmel orangey red because of the black dye it had on before it. Which I totally understand and don't even hate.

The ends are much more brown but my roots are a really pretty platinum.

It was more of the customer service I didn't appreciate. At first I liked that the ladies all talked and joked around with one another, but my stylist was too focused on a different client then me. I was paying her to do my hair and she was more focused on someone else's hair she couldn't do right. Then she got so frustrated she didn't even clean up my face from the black dye she got all over my forehead and ears. While I was there I didn't mind too much but looking back I feel like I wasted money on bad service.

I found a salon in Fullerton that is much closer and has really good reviews on Yelp. I'm really hoping I can go in and the girl will fix the orange to blonde as well as be nice and actually care that I am going to pay her.

The quest for a real hair dressed continues...

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

Monday Wishes: July 18, 2011

2011-07-18T13:23:00.000-07:00

As of recently I've decided not to spend anymore of my money until I get my my etsy shop to bring in a decent amount of money. There really isn't anything I NEED that I don't have, so any money I have right now I save up to be able to see William once a month. I really wish flights to Vegas were cheaper, is really isn't very far, but I can't change anything about that. Our relationship is worth it.

So I've decided to start my first ever weekly post called Monday Wishes, which will be a little list of the things I've been drooling over in the past week! Without further ado, here this weeks Monday Wishes:

01.

I have been drooling over this Motel Rocks dress for weeks now. I am always on the search for a black dress with an illusion neckline and this one is gorgeous. I originally saw it on Kaelah Bee, she looks so cute it in it!

02.

Black skinny jeans.

Today Dad and Kathy brought me home the cutest 50's top that just needs a pair of black skinnies. Rolled up preferably. ;)

These are forever 21.

03.

Garren wedges from Blowfish Shoes. Oh my goodness. These aren't in my size at all, booo!, but I think they're to die for.

04.

This skirt from mysweetiepiepie on etsy is just the cutest thing.

05.

This beautiful dress from thelittestpolly on etsy! I absolutely love the candy colored skirt.

06.

I adore this "I heart Nevada" necklace by truche. The heart is even near Las Vegas on the map!

07.

I love this carrot plush from SteffBomb on etsy!

08.

I loooove this gold charm earrings by my wonderful friend Laura! They're for sell on her etsy :)

09.

These turquoise peacock feathers make me want to make earrings!

10.

ELF's all over color stick is to die for! I bought this, I know I said I wasn't spending money but it was ONE DOLLAR, at Target yesterday and am in love. I like to use it really lightly as blush and lip color. Then I just fill in my eyebrows and put on mascara for a perfect fresh look.

See you next Monday for more wishes!

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline

Magic Rag Curls

2011-07-09T12:12:00.000-07:00

Recently Katie, over at Skunkboy Creatures, did a post on rag curls. Rag curls are a way to curl you hair without a curling iron and according to her create bouncy, crazy curls. Since I had never heard of such a thing, being such a tomboy up until I was 12 and became gothic after that, I googled a few videos and tried it for myself. Basically you just cut strips of fabric, wrap wet hair around them, and tie it up. Then you sleep, a little uncomfortably, on them and in the morning you have insane curls.

So, in review, you go to bed like this.

And wake up like this!

It's really gorgeous except my feathers didn't like it too much haha! They're so wonky today.

I style it with the top pulled back a little because I don't like frizzy curls touching my cheeks all day.

Thank you, Katie, for the recommendation! There is no way I could do this with a curling iron. I'm really in love with this look. :)

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline

The only thing I truly want...

2011-07-07T21:32:00.001-07:00

When I was younger, the last thing I could ever would have wanted is to get married and have children. I used to think I'd end up a novel writer somewhere in Maine (I was obsessed with Stephen King), probably alone. I thought this way for a long, long time. I told myself I'd never want children, never want a family of my own...

Around the time I turned sixteen, things started to change. I had really begun to grow towards adulthood and started to feel differently about marriage and children. I began to day dream of a sweet little craftsmen style home. Vintage kitchen ware in a bright kitchen. Family dinners every night at the dinner table. Decorating rooms for myself, my spouse, and children.

Somewhere between childhood and adulthood I grew the need for a family of my own.

Two years later I find the longing even stronger. I see other families and am a little envious, deep inside of my heart. I want little girls who dress like princesses, boys who roll in the dirt and play war, I want a husband who takes us to the park and holds my hand while I read. Now that I'm an adult I see it as more of a possibility, but I know it's not an option right now.

I know someday I'll have it. I know someday I'll have kids running around the house, a sweet little home I take care of everyday. That I've put together myself, every little thing perfect. William and I have talked about getting married in a few years, should everything go the way we want. We truly are committed to one another and he wants the same things out of life that I do. We want to take care of one another, start a family eventually, and go from there. I have to admit, I believe he's the love of my life.

I know deep in my heart that all I need to be happy is my own family. My own home to take care of. To come home to my love. I know someday I'll be the happiest little lady alive, until then I'll continue to dream of curl haired olive babies, pirex dishes, green backyards, and family dinners.

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline

Life is Overwhelming

2011-07-06T07:12:00.000-07:00

One thing I don't always grasp is that life is overwhelming. I try to pretend like I'm the only person in the world who gets overwhelmed. That I'm the only one who can't handle new work shifts, moving out, college in the fall, long distance love, and a lot of free time all at once. I usually can handle this much change for about a day or two, depending how strong I'm feeling that particular week. Then I proceed to stress out and make things harder for myself.

For whatever reason I tend to believe I'm the only one. To think it is silly of me to be overwhelmed by the trials of life. I don't know why I don't understand that everyone gets overwhelmed. There are always going to be things in life that are hard to handle at first. Everything takes some getting used to.

I just wish I would stop being so hard on myself and understand that.

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

P.S. Thank you, William, for always being right about things working out for the better.

Lovebot Restyle

2011-06-29T19:06:00.000-07:00

Back in 2010 I decided I would start sewing stuffed animals and kinda jumped into it. I started making Lovebots out of felt and my sewing wasn't very good. Over time I started to improve my sewing and I switched to fleece because felt just wouldn't last after a few nights of cuddling. My first few Lovebots are pretty much terrible. (Sorry friends and family and anyone who bought one. I was new.)

The only Lovebot I have ever kept for myself is the first Lovebot I ever made. His name is Petey Lovebot and he's in bad shape. His head is almost off, his thread doesn't match, and the felt is pilling up really badly. I have to admit that I am in love with him though. I can't resist his silly little smile.

So the other day, I remade Petey. I used fleece, like all my other Lovebots I make now, and better construction. He looks like a million bucks now! I'm so proud of how far I've come in such a fast year. I really want to work on bringing more Lovebots to more loving homes, I really find happiness in bringing my creations to others.

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline

Red and Stripes

2011-06-26T14:30:00.000-07:00

I haven't done one of these in a long time so I thought I'd put up a little outfit post. Today is Sunday so we have family dinner, and a few close family friends will be over today as well! It's pretty hot in Orange County today so I'm in as few layers as possible.

Dress: Thrifted-Villians Vintage

Bandana-?

Black dress slip (not shown)-Department Store

We're spending time on the deck until family arrives have a great Sunday!

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline

I'm Vegas Bound

2011-06-24T20:48:00.000-07:00

The days before this again are the hardest, they're the days I remember the way he makes me feel. Remember the happiness we share when we're together and how it lasts for weeks afterwards.

Long distance is very hard. We are able to visit one another once a month right now, which is beautiful in comparison to what we have dealt with earlier this year.

During these last few days before we're together again I thrive on the promise of Las Vegas. The promise of long nights and early mornings. The promise of, eventually, a move to California. ♥

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline

Hair Fiasco: The Quest for a Good Hair Dresser

2011-06-21T19:06:00.000-07:00

Episode I: The Beauty School

For years I have either 1. dyed my own hair or 2. driven 45-60 minutes and paid over a hundred dollars to get my hair done. Well now I live in a new city and along with that move I moved away from hair dressers I was familiar with. I am on the quest for, naturally, long hair and thus I wait about six to eight months before getting the length of my hair cut.

The problem lies in the bangs. Bangs cannot wait six to eight months. Bangs get into my eyes and hurt me. Also, when they get long I just start to look silly and shabby. I don't really like that. I like to look presentable. So my quest for a hair dress has begun.

Today I tried a beauty school in Orange County. While I have to report that the girl was very nice... it was a little bit of a nightmare. I have naturally brown roots showing with my dyed black hair. I asked her to dye it cherry black so it'll be kinda red in the sun. Instead I received purple roots and cherry black hair. Not really the look I was going for. After 2 more headfulls of dye (ouchies!), my roots are finally close enough to black for me to be happy with.

Other than that she was wonderful. I had her trim my bangs and frame and she did just fine with that. It was just the 3 hours of dyeing and redyeing that I couldn't handle.

The quest for a good hair dresser continues...

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline

Things Always Work Out

2011-06-20T19:50:00.000-07:00

I swear, once you put things out into the universe they truly change. God, fate, circumstance, I don't care what you call it but it truly happens. After my blog post about William and my conflicting schedules, I still didn't feel better. Usually I blog and somehow find the positives in it. That was not the case whatsoever. After I blogged about it I felt the same, upset and overwhelmed.

Thankfully last night brought some relief. After watching Dexter Season 5 finale together, while on the phone and on skype, William popped up some wonderful news. His manager, once informed of William's circumstances, offered to change his hours to 9 am to 5 pm if it would help things. That way I can take my morning classes and still be able to see him after we're both done with our days. Hallelujah! Now some of my stress is lifted. I really was starting to worry we would only have time for one another on days off and weekends. Life is once again back to its regular paid programming.

So this week he is going to work 3:30 pm to 9 pm (although he'll get home very late), next week and the time I am in Vegas he'll be working 7 am to 3:30 pm, and THEN the day I leave and from then on out he'll be working from 9 am to 5 pm! Now I'll be able to take my morning classes and still have time for my love.

As William never ceases to tell me,

things always work out.

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline

Happy Father's Day!

2011-06-19T13:56:00.000-07:00

He's the best man I know.

Happy Father's Day, everyone! I hope you're all busy telling the men in your life how much they mean to you. I'm very fortunate to have such a wonderful dad who truly supports everything I do. He's always been there for me and always been proud of my decisions, even when he doesn't agree with them. I don't tell him enough how much I appreciate him, but I really hope he knows he's the best dad I could ever ask for.

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline

...Right?

2011-06-17T18:22:00.000-07:00

Well summer is finally here and to be honest it's a hard one so far for me. I am one of those people who resist change. I prefer my comfort zone and no not often attempt to stray from it. I am an off brand of person, who would much rather spend time at home with family or one person than go out with many. Unlike most people my age I dread parties mostly because they require being away from home for long amounts of time as well as, usually, late into the evening. Change, and parties, make me squirm.

Recently I've gone through a lot of change. I'm an adult and am allowed to make my own decisions. I just moved an hour and a half away from where I grew up to live with Dad and Kathy who I have never spent more than two weeks at a time with. My boyfriend just started a new job where we won't be able to talk from 3 pm to 10 pm everyday. I am starting college in the fall. And although none of these are bad changes. Most of them are absolutely wonderful and what I want.

They are all still very hard for me.

The hardest two being college and William's new job. Currently I make myself busy with sewing while William is away at work, stay up to skype for a while at night, and fall asleep on the phone together around 11. We then get up at different times, talk/skype for a while, then he's off to work and the process repeats. So far it's been kinda hard for me. When I'm busy and have things to do it's not so bad but really its summer and I have more free time than I know what to do with. I basically sew my troubles away.

However, when it will get a lot harder when I start classes in the fall.

If I take morning classes it is likely that we won't have much time to talk. It might come down to weekends, late nights, and a lot of crying on my part. Until circumstances change, William has to take this later shift. I think most of my classes might be in the morning or early afternoon. While I love William so very much, I worry about this lack of communication. He promises we will work through it and circumstances will change and then it will be easier. But until then I'm worried. I'm worried and we're not even at that point yet. All I can think is we're already long distance, only see one another once a month for a few days, and now we won't be able to talk much. He's my best friend and it's going to be very hard to be apart from him so often, in every way.

Maybe I'm just over worried or stressing too much... I just hope to find strength and get a little used to alone time for a while. I know that these steps lead to better things. Better circumstances. Moves from Las Vegas to California. I know that is what these times bring, it's just until then that will be hard.

I hope I don't come off as unappreciative of the man I have, because that is truly not my intentions. I've been told before that just because I miss him or I worry about things that it means I don't appreciate him. I don't think that's true... I know we can make it through this... he promises every night that we can.

But I'm allowed to be anxious about the whole thing, right?

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline

Three New Lovebots ♥

2011-06-17T10:41:00.000-07:00

This little fella, as well as two other Lovebots, are up in the shop today! We have 10 Lovebots who need new homes. Please share us with any friends you think might be interested.

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline

From one friend to another.

2011-06-15T18:24:00.000-07:00

Tonight one of my good friends is graduating high school.

Unfortunately, I moved last week and was unable to head up the hill for it.

I just really want her to know how proud I am of her and how much I love her.

This is insanely embarrassing but this is us back in the eight grade.

And this is my lovely friend now, isn't she beautiful?

Meredith, of The Violet Rosebush, has been a friend of mine since second grade. We used to go to the same school until she transferred in the sixth grade. We've had our ups and down in our friendship but Meredith truly has always been there for me. She is the most beautiful, intelligent young woman I know and it is truly a privilege to know her.

I'm very proud of you, dear.

I hope you enjoy your night, it's all for you.

I love you very much.

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline

P.S. Yes, Meredith, I am a creep and downloaded that from your facebook. You love it.

2011 Summer Goals

2011-06-15T10:10:00.000-07:00

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After seeing Elsie's summer goals over at A Beautiful Mess, I decided it would be best to make a few of my own! I have been a little lost from my creative side because of graduation and really want to get back on track. I recently bought a new journal and a new sketching journal I really hope to break in soon.

1. Ride my new bike, often.
I recieved a bike from Dad and Kathy for my graduation, so I really want to break it in this summer.

I also have to get it a pretty basket so I can bike down to the post office when I mail out orders.

2. Sew five times a week.

With school and graduation, I put my business on the farthest back burner and am determined to rekindle my love for sewing. I want to have a plentiful shop and enjoy my craft again.

3. Blog everyday.

I will be able to post pictures freely and intend on using that to my advantage.

I really want to keep it simple this summer and not push myself so hard that I do nothing. I don't want to get discouraged or anxious because of too much change. I simply want my creative juices to flow and to enjoy my summer before college.

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

Our Week In Pictures

2011-06-14T00:09:00.000-07:00

Here's a little more about my week with William.

We went bowling.

He always beats me really badly when we play. Like doubles my score.

We did a LOT of driving.

Spent some quiet time.

We bought a cat print dress (!!!!!)

Smoked a few cigars. (favorite)

Became superheroes.

Got my septum pierced.

Looked hot while we pumped gas.

Ate at my favorite Mediterranean restaurant.

Bought me a new vintage dress!

And spent out last morning together at Starbucks with ice coffee, a croissant, and a parfait.

Now I'll just be waiting till July to do it all over again.

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline

My Aforementioned News!

2011-06-13T21:10:00.000-07:00

Over the last week I have been going through the tedious process of putting all my possessions into my tiny Honda and driving an hour and fifteen minutes to Dad's house. Slowly but surely I managed to get, almost, all of my things into my car. On Saturday I put the last of my necessities, said goodbye to my cats, Mom, and Rex and moved into my Dad's house.

Ever since I was born I have made this trip every other weekend and stayed just the weekend. I'm used to sleeping one night and leaving the next. My thought process is always "No, I left that at home." or "I hope nothing gets on my shirt because I only brought enough for one a day." Now that is very different. I am officially living here, everyday. My sewing things are here, all my clothes, all my knick nacks (omg so many knick nacks), everything I own is here.

I am also glad to say that this means I have free, unlimited internet. I am now free to blog everyday. I am free to skype every night with William after work. I am free to watch youtube videos!!!

Over all it's just another step into my adulthood.

My new home.

I'll try to remember to do close ups sometime!
Well William will be home soon and I'm going to prepare to have my ears talked off!
Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

Proud Girlfriend is Proud

2011-06-13T10:10:00.000-07:00

Today is William's first day at Fry's Electronics.

I really wanted to wish him luck in a very public way, to really show him how proud I am of him.

William is a major computer nerd. When I had a PC he would fix it over the internet all the time. We were just friends then but I always knew he wouldn't mind helping me out

(and he never let me pay him to do it!)

He's a little nervous today but I know deep in my heart that this job is going to be a perfect fit.

I know he'll sell those parts everyday and make new friends there.

He'll also make lots of money so we can see each other often! (when we can, hehe.)

I just know he'll be very happy.

You'll do great, honey!

I'm very proud of you, Pants.

Extra Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline Pants

P.S. I'll be blogging about my aforementioned news later today!

The Whirlwind of My Life

2011-06-12T10:09:00.000-07:00

   I honestly am unsure on where to start about my last week, we were so busy I'm still catching up on sleep! I had the most amazing week of my life, I've never felt so loved and accomplished at the same time. It was a week of love, school nonsense, and liberation.

   On Thursday my man came back to me to celebrate my graduation. We spent the day at Victoria Gardens window shopping, food eating, and cigar smoking. We've discovered our favorite way to spend time together is to just sit, smoke a cigar, and talk. Since we don't spend a lot of time physically together we tend to enjoy the quiet moments even more than the exciting ones. Also we enjoy window shopping because it's a cheap way to spend time together when money is tight.

Friday was graduation day and there were more activities than I truly care for, haha! In the morning we had senior breakfast, which was a sweet way for us to bond as a class one last time. Afterwards we had senior chapel, which is where the Class of 2011 put on a chapel service for our families. We had speeches, testimonials (including mine), an "over the years" video, and my personal favorite was my good friend Tim's teacher appreciation song. I hope someone video taped it so I can share it with you all! It was truly beautiful. Then we had a crazy long graduation practice, which my sweet man had to sit through like a true boyfriend. Once that was done we had Mediterranean food, which was to die for and then headed back to my house so I could get ready.

William wore his suit, which is smoking hot, and I wore this year's Homecoming dress. I wish I would have had more time to get ready, but truly I didn't care all that much. I was getting nervous at the idea of a thousand people staring at me for an hour and didn't really focus on the fact that my hair was a little wet still. So I donned my blue robe, gold sash and rope, and my goofy blue hat and headed up on stage with my thirty fellow graduates. Our ceremony is very personal compared to public school graduations, we have videos and as few speeches as possible. It's lovely, really.

Once we were all graduated, of course screaming and hugging was in order, all was right in the world. I adored my school, not so much the whole high school thing, but my school was lovely. However, it has become time to fly the coop and indeed we all have! It is now my time to grow into the young woman I aspire to be.

And then the next day I got my septum pierced.

   The rest of the week, well until Tuesday, William and I celebrated my accomplishment with friends and family. Sunday we had a party at my Dad's house, which I truly loved and felt so loved. We had food, karaoke, an ice cream bar, and a ton of nice cards. I can't express how loved I felt with my family and friends there, it's truly a beautiful feeling. I felt loved to have everyone there and it made it perfect to have William in with the mix.

   On Tuesday he left for home in the early afternoon to get ready for his new job at Fry's Electronics and we kept smiles on until the very last second. It's always hard to say goodbye but we always have another trip planned and that makes it a lot less painful. Fortunately we had just made plans, that morning, for me to come to Vegas to see him and his family in the first week of July. Robert, William's brother, has a birthday that week so we're not gonna tell him hehe, it's gonna be a neat surprise! :)

   Over all I'm still amazed that I'm out of high school and officially a freshmen in college. Things are so radically different in such a small amount of time that I'm still adjusting. I'm going to college in the fall, William starts a new job on Monday, summer is here and I'm free to visit him, truly I'm free to make my own decisions; it's all new for me!

I have even more new from this week but I'll leave it for tomorrow!
Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

Graduation in T-minus....

2011-05-29T12:00:00.000-07:00

Five Days.

Five days and I will call to a close my entire high school career.

I'll say goodbye to all the kids and staff I've known for 11 years.

Part ways with my fellow classmates I've seen everyday for the past 11 years.
I'm sure at first we'll all try to stay in contact, but in reality we're all off to start very different lives
Some to private school and some to public
Most in California and a few else where
I'm sure we all have good intentions, but really it's time to say goodbye...
in five short days.

Love and Turtledoves,
Jaco

A Weekend I will never forget.

2011-05-28T12:59:00.000-07:00

This Saturday I piled into a Honda civic with my mother and step dad, off on a trek across the desert to the lovely land of lights. It took us just about three hours, even with a small stop in Baker, to reach our destination. Although the flashing lights of the strip were enticing and our nice hotel was comforting, neither one had my attention. Their false facades had nothing on what I was there for, the promise of spending time with my best friend and his sweet little family.

After checking into the hotel and telling Mom and Rex to have a good time, I was reunited with my William. We hugged, kissed, joked about the fact that he went to the joining hotel instead of my hotel, and truly were giddy little kids. After a little moment to ourselves we were joined by his dad, Robert, who is truly a character! After a short trip to the store, we ended up back their sweet little home.

I was quickly greeted with dog love, hugs, promises of too much food, and a Rammstein t-shirt. Although I had never met the three of them, his mother, brother and father, I felt very much at home with them. Never before have I been so well received by people I had hardly met. We shared stories, looked through old photos, and spent a lot of wonderful time all together.

Around 8 o'clock we piled into the car and headed over to UNLV's Thomas and Mack center to see our much anticipated concert. All I can say is that it was simply amazing. I honestly don't think I could see a better concert in my life, they truly know how to put on a show. Their sound was crystal clear, their lights amazing, and pyrotechnics were out of this world! It'll be a night I'll never forget. Seeing my favorite band with my favorite person and his sweet family.

The rest of the weekend we simply spent time together. Anytime we have together is truly special to us and we take it very seriously. We celebrated my birthday with homemade pizza, amazing, and chocolate cake. His mom gave me a picture of him as a little boy back in Florida and William gave me a bracelet as well as a few more childhood pictures of himself. I know I'll truly never forget how wonderful the all were to be, I hope to show them how much I appreciate them in the future. Until then I'll just show William that everyday.

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

Oh and I love Lurk almost as much as I love William.

Two little days

2011-05-19T18:17:00.000-07:00

In two days I'll be back in the arms of this beautiful man. I'll be with my best friend again, making trouble as usual I'm sure. We'll be meeting his family, seeing Rammstein, celebrating my birthday, exploring Vegas, as well as just enjoying each other's company. Somedays it feels like it's only been a week, while others truly feel like the two months since we've seen each other have gone on forever.
If I can sum up all my feelings in one word it would be...
YIPPEEE!!!!!

See you soon, best friend!
Love and Turtledoves,
Jaco

I'm going to be deeply honest.

2011-05-14T21:32:00.000-07:00

Tonight, while waiting for William to get home, I've had a little bit of a breakthrough. Although I try not to show it, like every other person in the planet, I have my own insecurities. I have personal insecurities about my body, my personality, you know normal things. And while having some time alone today, I was worrying about something... well, honest, stupid.

Then I had a little bit of a breakthrough.

I don't need to be perfect.

I don't need to be blonde or tan or have a body any different than I have.

I don't have to know how to curl my hair (I really don't).

Or wear make up everyday.

I don't have to use good language (because believe me I don't)

Or pretend to be someone I'm not.

There is a man in Las Vegas, currently getting groceries with his dad, that loves me.

He thinks I'm beautiful and worth while.

He tells me everyday.

I have a tiny, German best friend who freaked out when I came back to school Thursday.

She wishes I didn't have such a foul mouth but she loves me.

There are many other people in my life that I didn't even realize truly care about me.

Fellow classmates that really did miss me while I was gone for a week.

People I never would have expected to text me and ask when I would be back.

I have two wonderful families that truly want me to be happy.

They both might not like the tattoos I'll end up with

Or the piercings

But they truly want me to be happy.

All these wonderful people outweigh the occasional jerks.

They outweigh the insecurities and bad moods

The wonderful people in my life just want me to be myself, nothing more and nothing less.

So here's the bare truth.
I'm 18 years old
5'4.5" and 150 pounds
I swear too much
And sleep too little
I'm ghostly pale
And battle with OCD and panic disorders

And if I'm going to be deeply honest,
I wouldn't change a thing.

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline

I'm pretty ecstatic!

2011-05-13T20:51:00.000-07:00

18th birthday pic ♥

So since I'm finally getting caught up on my life, I've been insanely tired since I came back. We stayed up so late every night that I'm really in a daze! I've gone back to school but had to work my way back into my old schedule. I came home to a cold, shocker to get one at the airport right?, and a business presentation in history class. Thankfully the teacher absolutely loved it, ya know it's real anyway, and I'm pretty sure I got an A. :)

Slowly but surely it is occurring to me that my high school days are at an end. I've been excited all year, sure, but it really is going to be all over in exactly three weeks. Friday the 3rd of June I'll officially be done with my high school career. Everyone feels the same way, you enter freshmen year and although you're pumped to be there you're already ready to graduate. You want to enter the world and do your own thing... well it's really setting in that it is my time. I'll be attending college in the fall and starting my own journey.

I think to celebrate I'll pierce my nose ;)

I'm also very happy to say that I'll be seeing my man in eight days! Our Rammstein, meet the family, celebrate my birthday, see each other and be happy again day is next Saturday (May 21st)!! We are really ecstatic. So far I've talked to his mother to a few times on the phone, as well as Skype, and she is seriously the cutest woman ever. I'm pretty sure we have girl crushes on each other. I can't wait to meet his family and show them mow much I truly adore their son.

Is there anything exciting going on in your life? I'd love to know :)

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline

Finally home!

2011-05-10T14:16:00.000-07:00

We, the bridesmaids, all had yellow shoes too!

I am happy to say I have returned safely from Hawaii, where I was with family preparing for my sister's wedding. Before we left I got a wonderful spray tan, which is now peeling off due to my dry skin, and really had never been so dark in my life! I've always been so pale that I would double take at myself in the mirror.

This is my bridesmaid dress. It's a light cotton from victoria's secret and has a reaaaallly pretty shape on any girl! We also wore yellow lays, yellow sandals, and blue bracelets. I had my nails done a french tip the day before the wedding and picked them off as soon as the pictures were taken! haha.

Boy, I tell ya a wedding is hard to prepare! Although we got to the island on Wednesday, and the wedding was Saturday, we sure were scrambling for it! We stayed in a large house, dubbed The Plantation House, along with family, friends, wide groomsmen, and of course the bride and the groom.

Over the course of the week we ate, partied, shopped, and didn't really sleep much. Although it was pretty hectic, it ended up being an absolutely beautiful wedding. The rain came down lightly during the ceremony, but it really added to the atmosphere. Kacey and Billy had a modern Hawaiin style wedding, so of course the rain is a blessing ;).

I love you Billy and Kacey, I hope your marriage is long and very happy. I'm really glad I got to be apart of your happiest day. :) I love you both very very much and am proud to be your sister.

Love and Turtledoves
Jacqueline

Happy Birthday to me!!!

2011-05-06T08:00:00.000-07:00

Today is my 18th birthday.

I am finally an adult and am truly in charge of my own life.

I have a wonderful man who takes care of me and truly adores me.
College is on its way and this is going to be the best summer yet.
I'm in Hawaii with my huge family, celebrating my sister and brother-in-law's wedding.
I've never been happier.

Today is Kacey and Billy's rehearsal dinner, tomorrow is their wedding.

Aloha!

Love and Turtledoves,

Jaco

P.S. William, I miss you very much and am counting down the days till the 21st.

I love you, Pants. ♥

Well... aloha!!!

2011-05-03T20:34:00.000-07:00

weheartit

I'll be in Hawaii for the next week so I hope everyone has a splendid week!

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline

May

2011-05-01T19:37:00.000-07:00

hehe Shabby did my make up yesterday ;)

It's May! Finally the month I've been waiting for. Everything wonderful is happening in these four weeks!

I leave for Hawaii on Wednesday morning, hurray hurray! It seems like Billy and Kacey just got engaged, but that was more like nine months ago! I have the cutest dresses packed, I'm not going to bring jeans at all. I'm ready to look adorable everyday! Their wedding is Saturday and I am really excited to be a bridesmaid. Truthfully it's the first wedding I've really attended. :)

Also, Friday is my birthday! Finally eighteen is here. hehe.

The day after I get home from Hawaii I have a business project to present in my Economics class, but thankfully the teacher let me do it after my own business. I'm a little stressed but it should go swimmingly. I'm really excited to talk to the entire class about it.

Two weeks from this Saturday I'll be with my love again. We'll be celebrating my birthday with his family, which will be amazing! His mom is seriously the cutest little thing ever. I am kinda in love with her. I can't wait to spill on all the great times we'll have that weekend.

Two weeks after that I'll be graduating! Say goodbye high school, I'm out of here. :)

I hope your May is as wonderful as mine will be!

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline

I have some wonderful news....

2011-04-27T17:51:00.000-07:00

As most of you know, I am a senior in high school and it is coming down to the time to decide which college I will be attending in the fall. Early this year I applied to two schools, Cal State University Long Beach and Cal State University Fullerton. Both schools are close to my Dad's house, who I will be moving in with soon after graduation.

I've had my eyes set on Fullerton for years. I have a lot of family who have graduated there, and it is a wonderful school. When I've visited the campus, I've felt at home and truly like I should be there. Also it really is a wonderful school. Long Beach was my back up plan, in the off chance that I wouldn't get into Fullerton.

So after many weeks of uncertainty, because my high school transcripts were late and so my acceptance was late, I got into Fullerton as well as Long Beach. And on Sunday, I made my decision...

I am officially going to Cal State Fullerton!
I am a Titan, officially.

I'm really looking forward to my future, since it feels oh so close now. I just wanted to let you all know!
Love and Turtledoves,
Jaco

Ps. Graduation is in just around a month!!! Hurraaay!

Sorry for my lack of posting!

2011-04-22T09:00:00.000-07:00

She loves me.

I apologize for the crickets on my blog! I've been disconnected at home, our internet limit is tiny and we had to stop using it for a while. Thankfully I'm at my dad's house until monday morning and am fully connected to everything I love.

I've been a very busy bee as of late! I have softball almost everyday, which is wonderful and terrible at the same time. It is nice to play ball again, I just have to get used to sleeping a lot less. We've been playing really well and giving the other teams a run for their money. Although we're not perfect, yet, we've been fighting back and kept the other teams from mercying us.

I've also been hard at work on some new Lovebot orders. I have one to do for William's mother, Patricia, two secret Lovebots, and two to do for my school's silent auction. Some how I'll get them all done before my head explodes! Also, incase you didn't know, I'm having a giveaway with Polly of The Littlest Polly! Click here to check out the giveaway!

In other news, I'll be in Hawaii in just under two weeks for my sister Kacey's wedding! We're going to be super busy but I'm really looking forward to enjoying my time there. Also, I'll be turning eighteen in two weeks! Hurraay adulthood, how long have I waited for you? ;)

I hope everything is well on your neck of the woods!

Love and Turtledoves,

Jaco

The Lovebot Factory Giveaway!

2011-04-20T08:51:00.000-07:00

I am very excited to announce the giveaway I'm doing along with Polly of the Littlest Polly.

If you head over to her blog The Littlest Polly you can enter to win Emily Kittybot!

Emily Kittybot She is not shy or quiet, she is daring. She had no fear; Emily is unafraid of heights, clowns, even spiders! One thing she can never fulfill is her sense of adventure and thirst for knowledge. However, she is without a best friend to go on these adventures with. Will you be that new best friend?

Love and Turtledoves,

Jaco

A-Chika-Chika-Chikaaaa!

2011-04-17T11:04:00.000-07:00

Two years of my high school career I played softball, I was pretty decent but due to problems with coaches I didn't return my junior year. Although I enjoyed my freedom that spring, I truly did miss everything about the sport. The smell of the glove, like leather and dirt. The way your legs barely work after a good game. Losing your voice because of the cheers. And most of all, the sound of bat to softball contact: getting a sweet hit to the outfield.

This year I didn't sign up for softball either. Although there is a new coach, I had yearbook to stick to. That's what I told myself. But as I started to make the softball page in the yearbook, and had to talk to the players to get some captions right, I started to miss those things. I longed for the soreness I hadn't felt in so long. For the nervousness of waiting for the perfect pitch. I missed everything about softball.

So I changed my mind. The new coach is a sweet woman named Mrs. Solorio, who had been my favorite art teacher in 8th grade. She brought up the fact I wasn't playing one day and I jumped on it, I was in! All those things I missed are so wonderful again. I come home from practice and although I am so tired, I feel so good. It feels good to be apart of such a fun team, we truly enjoy the sport *even if we aren't very good*.

I truly missed being apart of a team and am so lucky my school was so open to letting me play again. The very best part was being welcomed back by the girls as well as our field manager, who gave me a hug and said some very sweet things.

Love and Turtledoves,

Jaco

Ps. To be honest, the cheers are my second favorite part ;) No wonder I became a cheerleader!

Determined to beat the creative funk...

2011-04-07T19:57:00.000-07:00

Admittedly it's been a hard few months for my business. It's been slow in the terms of sales, which is the most discouraging feeling I've experienced. I had a very good year last year, my first year of my business, but I thought it might be easier by now. I have had problems with marketing, but I realize it's my own fault if I have been slacking at it. I should blog more and comment on other blogs more, but I get so lazy. I've been so lazy I've hardly made any new Lovebots. I've been discouraged for a while and I'm determined to change it.

Today I did the most sewing I've done in weeks and I have a lot more planned for the next few days. I want to make at least five in the next few days, hopefully that'll spice up my shop a bit. I'm going to start sewing every day again. Especially when I'm bored between 3 to 5 when William is busy working. I'm determined to end this creative funk. My business deserves better than that. I just need to commit myself to the things I think I'll do, not just think it then take a bath instead. I need to remind myself how much I truly love creating my little bots.

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

My Favorite Things #1

2011-04-05T18:57:00.000-07:00

I'm going to do a new weekly post on one of my favorite things in my everyday life. Unlike other blogs that do a list of online things they like or want, mine are going to be about a single activity or object I enjoy. Without further ado, here is my first favorite thing!

I love taking baths. Especially in the winter, I take a bath almost everyday. There is something extremely relaxing and calming about laying in the bath while reading a good book. Recently I've been reading Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte and Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay. Jane Eyre is for my British literature class and Darkly Dreaming Dexter is for my own enjoyment, it's the book that the first season of Dexter was based after. I love it that now I can read it anytime and get really really wrapped up in the story.

The second best thing about baths is my cat does this and purrs crazy loud. She gets really happy and wants to be pet... which only works when I'm reading and my hands aren't wet. Sometimes when they are wet I still pet her head, just to mess with her hehe.

Over all, any time is bath time. :)

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline

both pictures from weheartit.

April's List

2011-04-03T16:17:00.000-07:00

A few things that need to get done in April.

1. Find shoes for my sister's wedding in May. I need some type of a yellow sandal, I'm a bridesmaid.

2. Save up for Vegas trip in May.

3. Get my warts burned off. TMI? sorry haha, I've had them on my calf forever and it's time for them to go!

4. Go back to the gym, I've been neglecting it.

5. Finish the yearbook.

6. Pick a college

It's kinda a slow month, kinda a busy month. I'm looking forward to May a lot more than I am enjoying April.

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline

I have some great news!

2011-04-02T14:17:00.000-07:00

In May, for my 18th birthday, I am going to Las Vegas!!!

I had been talking to my mom about seeing William again for my birthday and she was completely for the three of us, my mom, her husband Rex, and I, to make a trip out! We live about 2.5 hours away and are making the trip out on May 21st!

May 21st, in particular, because that night William, his parents, brother, and I will be seeing:

Rammstein!!!

In case you've never heard of this wonderful band, they are boss. Rammstein is a German industrial metal band who never plays in America. Seriously it's been ten years. The were in New York on December 11, 2010 (the day William and I became a couple) and now they're touring the rest of America!

We'll be shopping, touring the strip, eating sushi, goofing around, and William, apparently, has a few surprises up his sleeve! (I wonder what they could be.) Most of all, to be honest, I'm looking forward to seeing my best friend again and meeting his family for the first time. It really means a lot to me to meet his folks and brother, so I bought pretty much an entirely new outfit for when I meet them before the concert.

Will and I will have matching "Liebe ist fur alle da" (love is for everyone) shirts, I bought new H&M black shorts, new red Toms, and I think I'll wear my bang back so they don't get nasty while we're rocking out!

Happy Birthday to meeee ;)

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline

I've been very busy!

2011-03-30T18:41:00.000-07:00

Since my last update I've been a busy little bee.

I've gone shopping for a new purse.
Half off at Urban Outfitters! First thing I've ever bought there.

Lusted over cat measuring cups
Also from Urban

Watched my cats bond over the floor heater

Spent time with Walrus'

Gauged my ears to a 00g finally

and found a new way to hold back curtains!

What have you been up to?

Love and Turtledoves,
Jaco

Day 6 of 6

2011-03-28T15:04:00.000-07:00

I've been putting off Day 6 because it's the hardest day to write about. Although the day was absolutely wonderful, it was very hard to say goodbye. But alas I've been writing about all the other six days so I might as well have to end it too.

Day 6: The Final Day

(Majora's Mask fans anyone?)

Wednesday we got up extra early, I believe around six or even five something, because we wanted to milk the day for all it was worth. After a beautiful week we knew things were going back to normal, and to be honest neither one of us wanted to accept that so early in the morning.

So off to Starbucks we went, again.

I had a cinnamon dolce latte and he had a plain coffee. We spent some time in the MOST COMFORTABLE seats in the store, which are never open, until our tummies told us it was time to hit Stater Brothers and make breakfast. This day he had his regular plate of eggs and I had a few eggs and a piece of toast. Once the dishes were done and kitchen returned to normal, we took an photobooth break *again*

My favorite picture of the week. It's so us.

Around 12 we left the house for the last time and headed to have lunch at Applebees with my dear friend Meredith of The Violet Rosebush. I wanted as many of my friends to meet William, so this was a mandatory lunch, hehe! We had a dandy time over lunch and once it was done we briefly met up with my mom so she could say goodbye to Will, apparently she didn't realize the week was up when she saw him the night before.

After a brief stop at Best Buy to fawn over the new ipad, we headed back down the hill to Victoria Gardens.

We stopped at Urban Outfitters and he got me this:

Bicycle necklace that came in an envelope that said:

If I had a bicycle built for two, I'd only want to ride it with you.

We went to Forever 21 and he bought me this dress:

Which I will be sure to wear when I see him May :3 I think with brown shoes and red lipstick.

Eventually we sat and talked and just took in our surroundings. A beautiful outdoor mall, great weather, and each other's company. We talked about iphones, cigars, seeing each other again, and at&t vs verizon. It was the best time of the day, just sitting together on a bench and spending our the last few hours talking.

We ended up at Cheesecake Factory for dinner; he had a chicken chili and I had baja chicken tacos (which were crazy hot but crazy amazing). And although we had a wonderful date, my mind was moving to the fact that he was going to be gone in a matter of hours. Back to his home in Las Vegas, three hours away from me. Three hours isn't terrible if you have free time and reliable cars, but when you're both busy with very different lives it really is a lot farther than it seems...

We kept our emotions together till he was all checked in and supposed go to his gate. That's when we sort of... lost it. To say it without really getting into it too much: we cried for about half an hour. I personally never realized how difficult it would be to let him go home. I wasn't ready to let go but it had to happen. I walked him to the security line, kissed him a few times and we parted.

We had decided not to say goodbye, since we would see one another again. We were still each other's and thought goodbye wasn't appropriate to the situation. After all, he promise it wouldn't be two years before he saw me again. This time was different. Two years ago I said goodbye to a friend, with a simple hug and feelings I couldn't express at the time. That Wednesday I *didn't* say goodbye to my best friend and boyfriend with tears down my face but warmth in my heart. I was upset, he was upset, but we knew our relationship would be hard when we started. We chose this. We choose each other.

And although I miss him everyday, I miss those six days everyday, I believe this relationship is truly worth it.

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline

Day 5 of 6

2011-03-23T17:50:00.000-07:00

Day 5, Tuesday, was our first relaxing day of the week. We had purposely planned everyday and left the last days free so we could have time to do things around my home town. We had a small list of low key things to do, most of which we totally forgot about (like going to my favorite mediterranean restaurant....).

So Tuesday morning we got up bright and early and headed to Starbucks. I ordered a passion tea and he had a plain coffee, after a little internet browsing (since we had both been cut off from our normal internet usage), we headed off to Stater Brothers. William had seen a recipe for strawberry and ricotta stuffed french toast and wanted to make it for me, so of course I wasn't going to argue ;). We bought some whole milk, jumbo eggs, ricotta cheese, lara bars, rockstars (the pink sugar free ones with a straw!), and Stride mystery gum, which is bawse.

Once back home we put a little rap on the ihome and started making breakfast. Although I tried my best, well I didn't fight it that hard, Will wouldn't let me help and ended up making everything for both of us. I had stuffed french toast, which was absolutely delicious, and he had 8 eggs (like 6 egg whites, 2 yokes) and plain oatmeal. After I cleaned up, we played Zelda for a little while and then went crazy in photobooth!

We figured since we didn't take pictures all the rest of the week that we should take a bunch in iphoto, we have about 20 or more in total.

I didn't know how to do whatever he was doing. Can you tell?

Around 3 we decided we wanted to go skating, except upon checking their website they aren't open on Tuesdays. Seriously. Tuesdays are for private parties only. Re-donk-a-donk! Instead we decided to go bowling, drove the twenty minutes to the alley to find they aren't open till 5 o'clock. It was 3:30 by the time we got there, to waste time we decided to go to the nearby Super Target instead!

He bought me this bow ring!

As well as a new night shirt and some chocolates, my man likes to spoil me. hehe.

Thirty minutes into our "wasting time at Target" plan we decided to get sushi, nomnom! I ate a california roll and he had a spicy tuna roll as well as a salmon roll, he even bought me mochi! Mochi is flavored, pounded rice covering a little bit of ice cream. I tried the strawberry and the mango, strawberry was better.

To end the day we saw Battles: LA with my mom and rex; needless to say we hated it. We made fun of it more than really watched it! Oh well, Hollywood can't always be legit. After the movie I took him back to his hotel and returned to my house to get the first early day of sleep I had all week.

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline

Day 4 of 6

2011-03-22T11:54:00.000-07:00

The four of us in line for Tower of Terror!

Monday came rolling around and up we got, bright and too early, around six in the morning with heads full of Disneyland! We drove to Riverside in my car to meet up with a friend of mine, Ashley, and her boyfriend, Johnny. From there we piled into her tiny four seater, William and I in back with Johnny and Ashley up front and headed down to Orange.

By the time we got there, our heads were buzzing with the promises of roller coasters, World of Color, and giddiness! My lovely Aunt Christine was kind enough to let us into the park, an action I always appreciate whole heartedly, and off we went to enjoy our day!

We rode Haunted Mansion, Buzz Lightyear ride, Matterhorn, Pirates of the Caribbean, the train(!), Thunder Mountain, and Tower of Terror! Wow I guess looking back on it we didn't ride all that many rides, but it was a really packed day. Haunted Mansion was our first ride and they actually closed it for a while, we stayed in line, and ended up getting on not that long after.

My boyfriend is pretty dang boss at the Buzz Lightyear ride.

It was one of the few times I've actually eaten at Disneyland as well. We ate at the Mexican restaurant right next to Thunder Mountain and had chicken burritos with rice and beans. We also had coffee later into the day, and Johnny and Ashely both bought corn dogs (which I have had and are very good). Once we were in California Adventure and had hit Tower of Terror (which might I add is also very rad), we made our way to this wonderful little soft serve stand on the pier. Johnny and Ashley had vanilla while I had swirled chocolate and vanilla.

After ice cream we headed to wait in line, forever, to watch the World of Color show. If any of you have yet to see the World of Color, which is California Adventure's water show at the end of the night, you are truly missing out. I've seen it twice, both with Ashley oddly enough, and would recommend watching it every time you go to the parks. I saw it last July for the first time and they have already made changes, I suspect it'll always be a little different. They truly are amazing at what they do and I think everyone should take the time to see it.

After the World of Color we decided to head back home, since it would be an hour to Ashley and Johnny's stop then another hour to my hometown for us. I slept on the drive back to Riverside with my head on William's shoulder, much to my surprise when I woke up, hehe. I sort of had forgotten where I was, but I woke up enough to drive us home without a hitch. Once I was home and Will was in his hotel we really knocked out and awaited Day 5.

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline

Day 3 of 6

2011-03-20T15:44:00.000-07:00

We didn't take any pictures on Day 3 but here is one of our many from Day 5.
We often are caught derping herps.

Sunday morning we woke up bright and early to head over to Marie Calendar's for breakfast. William's hotel was right across the street and we figured they wouldn't mind making a plain breakfast for him, since he is very health conscience.

Of course when we sat down we got the funniest look from the waitress, I guess she's not used to a couple sitting on the same side of the booth! Well it's our thing okay? ;) While we waited for our food, Will popped on some Epic Meal Time on his iphone 3GS and we laughed until breakfast was served. I ordered french toast with wild berry jam (which was freaking to die for! I would go again just for that) and he ordered eight scrambled eggs and four slices of dry toast. (I apologize for not being so much of a blogger that I take pictures of my food. I'm not that OG yet.)

After breakfast we made our way down to Fullerton because I wanted to show William the school, CSUF, that I hope to attend in the fall. So we parked the car at a Starbucks, grabbed a drink, and walked over to the campus. It being a Sunday, no one was there so we had the perfect opportunity to walk around and site see, while I attempted to remember what buildings were for what purpose. After a while we sat and talked about the way the campus makes me feel; like I'm at home. I have always felt like I belonged there, which is one of the big reasons I hope to there.

Around three we headed out to got to my dad's house, it was time for him to meet the other side of my family (the much larger side). Every Sunday, at my dad's house, we have family dinners and I figured it would be the best way for him to meet, most, of my family. He met my dad, step monster, brother Cam, brother Chris, Chris' wife Lori and their kids Mandy and Mikey. We talked, they got to know my beau a little, and then we all had tortellini for dinner and brownies for dessert.

We all had a wonderful time, if I do say so myself. I sat back while I watched my dad, brother, and boyfriend connect over Star Wars, Star Trek, computers, and nerdy jokes. I love when my family is all together and to have the boyfriend I care so dearly for in the mix truly touched my heart. One thing I can't wait for is to get them all together again so they can see the great man I see, the goof ball who has never ceased to make me laugh.

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

Day 2 of 6

2011-03-18T18:14:00.000-07:00

Day 2

Saturday morning we get up early and off to Starbucks we go. I wore a patterned beach dress and sandals, he wore the blue collared shirt I gave him for Valentine's day (sleeves rolled down out of respect for my grandparents and parents) and jeans. Saturday was the day for William to meet my mom's family for breakfast and go to the beach with my friends later in the day.

After an early Starbucks date, we headed to the store to prepare to make breakfast for my mom, step father, grandpa, and grandma. We decided to make waffles, eggs, and bacon to make a good first impression. The breakfast went well and all good impressions were made, even though I spilled egg on the oven and cooked it onto the oven...

After breakfast we got in the car, complete with towels, sunscreen, a packed lunch, and extra clothes for when the sun goes down, and headed down to Huntington Beach. We really started cruising once we bought an ipod adapter for my car: blasting the gangster rap! Of course we got to the beach early and waited for my friends to arrive.

Once all there, we parked ourselves down close to the water and spread our blankets out. The thing I love about my friends is the fact that although we were all together at the beach, it was never a problem to break into groups or do our own things. We all enjoyed each others company without the hassle of needing to do everything today.

So our day at the beach consisted of sun bathing, playing in the freezing cold water (no no no wasn't my idea ;] ), having lunch in the car, and dinner at bj's restaurant. He got a bit darker and in comparison I got a bit lighter, since he's so olive and I'm so very pale! After a long day of play in the sun, we headed back to my hometown while my friends started a bonfire and played into the night. Even more tired than the night before, once I was home I crashed as soon as my head hit the pillow: dreaming of Day 3.

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline

Day 1 of 6

2011-03-17T19:00:00.000-07:00

Day 1.

Friday, March 11, 2011 I anxiously stood at baggage claim at the airport. I fixed my hair a million times, straightened my skirt, and checked my phone every two minutes. I bought a brand new dress to see him again: navy with white bird silhouettes. The monitor said his plane was on time but he still didn't call me. People slowly but surely started down the stairs and every dark haired man in white seemed to look like him for a brief second.

Eventually he texts me, his plane has landed and he's waiting to get out. We text a few times and then his end stops. My heart started to pound as I realized the moment was happening. We had planned his trip since December and it finally arrived. All I can remember when I saw him walk down the escalator is happiness. To finally see him in person again.

We embraced, kissed, and immediately started joking around.
My best friend and I were finally together.
I can't remember the last time I was so happy.

Once we had his luggage, we walked the long trek to my car (since I derped and parked down at the wrong terminal). We headed to Victoria Gardens, a really nice outdoor shopping center complete with cobble stone sidewalks and amazing stores, to spend our first day together. We walked around, downed rockstars, joked around, and had our first date at The Cheesecake Factory. We shared a plate of chicken medallions with white rice, snow peas, asparagus, and tomatoes.

Every time he looked at me I blushed. His eyes are so light brown they are nearly green. I've never seen eyes like them before. All day William looked me in the eyes and told me how much I meant to him. I blushed every time. His eyes always told me how much I meant to him.

As the sun went down and the string lights of the mall lit up, we held hands and reconnected. We laughed for hours, walked through countless shops, and eventually went back up to my town. I dropped him off at his hotel room after he checked in and off I went home. After barely talking on the phone, we passed out and barely slept before Day 2.

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

Best friend

2011-03-16T22:38:00.000-07:00

It's hard to describe how beautiful it feels to be with your best friend. To know someone for two years, talking almost daily, and finally spending large amounts of time with them in person. Making breakfast, walking around Victoria Gardens, playing video games, going to Starbucks, and driving everywhere.

I adore my best friend.

The feeling I get when hold his hand is like no other. I never would have thought my best friend in Las Vegas would become my best friend and boyfriend. That someday we'd be a couple. That we'd have each others full trust and confidence. I never knew I could care about someone so very much.

Today we ended our six days together with breakfast at home, lunch with a friend, strolling Victoria Gardens, a nice lunch, some shopping, an ice cream (well for me..), and shared tears at the airport. It was hard to let him go home, but I know he's my best friend. That is all that matters.

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline Pants

So... right now

2011-03-11T12:33:00.000-08:00

I'm sitting at a window counter at Starbucks in my hometown. I have a strawberry yogurt parfait and a passion tea lemonade by my side, keeping me alive since I pretty much haven't eaten today. I appear calm, collected, besides of my habitual foot twitch. I appear like I'm having a pleasant day, checking email and tumblr while sipping a cool drink.

Inside I am freaking out. I ate the parfait but I'm not sure how since I'm not really hungry at all. I'm dressed immaculately but I keep checking my skirt to make sure everything is perfect. I took extra time to do my make up this morning and didn't put on my dress till I had to leave so there wouldn't be any cat hair on it.

I am nervous because I will be getting my boyfriend from the airport in two hours. The boyfriend I've had a crush on for too long and still amazed he is mine this time. I'm still amazed that he adores me as much as I adore him. We were besties almost three years, but I haven't seen him in a year and a half. Last time I saw him he was bleached blonde, wearing baggy clothes he never usually wears, and he was quiet; shy. Now he's got all his black hair back, going to be dressed in his normal attire, and is my boyfriend.

This time he isn't a friend. He isn't just someone to spend time with for another occasion. He's here for me. He is coming here to see me and spend time with me. We've been going out for three months but today we finally get to kiss, hold hands, go on our first official date. This time he is all mine.

Forgive me for being so cheesy, but today is really a dream come true.

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

Nothing could be better

2011-03-09T17:36:00.000-08:00

*weheartit*

Lately I've been really quiet here, I'm aware of that. And I apologize, I really have been preoccupied with other aspects of my life. School is winding down for spring break, which starts this Friday and lasts for two weeks. I've been anxiously waiting for my best friend/boyfriend to come to town and I am happy to say that is in two days!

When life goes well it's easy to take for granted the great things happening around you. I sometimes forget that not four months ago I was miserable and everything seemed to be ruined. I thought I didn't have many friends and that the person I cared about no longer cared for me. I need to remember these things to appreciate what I have.

I have friends who always invite me, with feverish persistence, to sweet little trips. I have a lovely boyfriend who is coming to see me in a couple of days. I have a beautiful family who is supportive and happy for me. I have a cat that sits on my lap, back, legs, body in general everyday and purrs the entire time. I turn eighteen in two months and graduate in three.

Nothing could make this time of my life any better. I always long to appreciate it this much.

Love and Turtledoves,
Jacqueline

P.S. Wonderful news: William and I are going to the beach with my friends on Saturday :) Pumped to show off my new bikini!

Quiet Times

2011-03-05T21:57:00.000-08:00

It's been a very quiet last few days. I am anxiously waiting for March 11th, it's only 6 days away and I am unprepared! I still have to dye my hair, get a cassette adapter for my ipod, paint my nails, clean my room, clean the house, and make sure everything is perfect! All the while I still have school this next week, as well as an impending yearbook deadline. It's a quiet, but hectic end of the 3rd quarter.

I hope everyone is doing well! I'll be sure to keep you all updated on my busy week of getting ready to see my best friend/boyfriend. We're going to have a blast, I guarantee it ♥

Love and Turtledoves,

Jaco

Mini Etsy Update Today!

2011-03-03T16:56:00.000-08:00

We have three more Lovebots up in the shop today! Please give them a look ;)

This is Leroy Looneybot ♥

Leroy Looneybot is a little... mixed up. He tends to be a bit on the screwy side. He loves his crooked smile, and doing things a little backwards. All he wants is a best friend to spend all the weird times with!

You can see all my Lovebots here! ♥

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline

Dear February,

2011-03-01T16:33:00.000-08:00

We've had a lot of memories, Valentine's Day was really swell. Spending time with the girls was really nice, you gave me the free time to do that. I also have to admit I have liked the cold weather you brought me, February, it was nice to wear coats for a while.....

However I'm writing this to break up with you, February. It's not you... It's me... I've found another.. March just have more to offer than you ever did, February... I mean you only have twenty-eight days for Pete's sake! March will bring my best friend to town for five days, that's really special to me. Then I get another week off of school to relax.

You just can't compare to March.

I'm sorry.

Love and Turtledoves,

Jacqueline

P.S. I want my scarfs and coats back!