HELLO MAT

mat: ikea, paint & brushes: michaels craft store

while doing some pinterest browsing, i came across this outdoor mat. i knew it would look amazing at my door, but i wasn't up for paying around $50 for a mat. instead i decided i'd try one of my first DIY projects.

i really wanted to print out a stencil of it, but unfortunately i don't have a printer yet, so instead i had to suck it up and be very confident in my own handwriting.

i first went over the mat very gently with the paint, just to give myself an idea of where the letters were and make it a little easier on myself if there were any mistakes.

because of the texture of the mat, it took a few coats to really get inside all the grooves and make the letters really stand out.

 

i'm really impressed and happy with how it turned out. no seal or coating was put over the mat, so after being outside for a few days, i'll check to keep an eye on it and be sure no damage is done to it.

NEW APARTMENT

please  mind the mess!

a few weeks ago i moved into my new apartment back in orlando. it took some time getting use to (still is) since i lived in the same apartment for almost 5 years. i thought i'd snap a few photos of what it looks like so when i'm all done furnishing and decorating, i can do a before and after.
please disregard how messy it is, it's taking me awhile to organize everything and find spots to store everything.

^^ i have my own private staircase

^^there is a small den/office area in the corner. i'm probably going to put a futon there and make it like an extra place to sleep for guests

^^ the windows in the bedroom and living room are sliding glass doors leading to a large balcony

^my poor small closet. can you see the how high the shelves on the left are!? its ridiculous to put things up there

there are still so many things i need to get furniture wise for my apartment. i need a coffee table, a console table by the front door, the futon couch, a mirror in the bedroom, and probably so much more that i can't even think of! 

WHOOPS

so i know i said i was going to start blogging more, and i have definitely gone against my word completely.
its been almost 3 weeks since i've moved into my apartment and lets just say it has been hectic. i'm nonstop working early in the morning so by the time i get home, im beat. all i want to do is eat and sleep, i have yet to even touch a box to unpack anything. luckily i have the next two days off, which hopefully means i can put a dent in these clothes.
to make things worse, my apartment technically comes with free wifi, which sounds great at first. well this "wifi" is for the whole complex, theres no private wifi box you get yourself, and because of this the "wifi" barely exists. youtube hardly loads and it takes forever to want to browse for things online. after two weeks of this nonsense i caved in and got my own wireless box. by wednesday i will have both internet and cable, which should mean i can update more, edit photos, and actually look things up! if it wasnt for my phone having internet, i'm pretty sure i would of died of boredness.

so just bare with me for the next few weeks, i'll eventually get into the groove of my work schedule and planning posts to update you all!

I'M BACK! (HOPEFULLY)

these past few months have been difficult for me and i needed a break from here since my life was taking a turn in a different direction. as it turns out, i am still in florida and am not moving out of it in the near future. i do not wish to go into details about what i have been going through, at least not yet. i am currently single though and starting my life back up in orlando. i have a new apartment and new job that i am excited to share with time with all of you. i am trying to take every day as they come, some a lot worse than others. i cannot promise how much i will be posting but hopefully with decorating a new apartment and trying to keep myself busy, i will find things to share!

AWOL

i'm sorry i haven't been updating lately. i had a bunch of planned posts and pictures to show but lately i've been distracted. being home is a lot different than being in my own apartment, i definitely miss my privacy. i feel like there are less hours in a day now, everything is moving so fast.
i'm going through a lot right now, a bit confused with life and still trying to figure out what i should do and what i want. maybe its nerves, maybe its my uncertainty, it all just seems...much.

i hate being vague, anyone who knows me knows i'm the worst at hiding feelings, i always want to spill what i feel and what i am thinking, but unfortunately the internet is the worst place for me to do that now. i've learned that the hard way.

i will try to update more when i can. things are changing and i will need someway to share them.

bye for now <3