Blog Reflection

Goole search "pink peonies" and this was the result = ME+SMILE :)

Blogs, I want to think that I follow blogs because of the content, which is true, but then there's this other part of me that doesn't miss a day without checking a blog once if not two times throughout the day. I had to ask myself why? And here is my answer: Their lives seem great, wonderful, happy, and almost perfect. There are weddings that I lust over, engagement rings to die for, houses that I would kill to live in, and the CLOTHES.. omg. It is like I went from watching Laguna Beach and The Hills (yes, I did just admit that) to reading blogs, and imagining my life to reflect those whom I follow everyday. But then, question number two arose, they really cant be THAT happy can they? I mean I am sure they can be, but still everything always seems so put together, and now in my life between school, two jobs, an internship, and well LIFE, I feel anything but put together. 

Just a little reflection. 

Happy Fall.

-Jamie 

The Mondays

Today, I have a case of the dreaded Mondays! Luckily I will be working from home on Mondays, but still waking up early with lots to do is never fun, even if it is the most adorable black miniature schnauzer wanting to play with you at 6am. This weekend was great, Saturday we hung out at the market and checked a few things off of our to do lists. I will share photos and more detail later today, because Carlos has all the pictures that I want to post :). I just wanted to say hello, while I am waiting for a few e-mails to be sent my way!

I hope everyone has a great Monday!

Happy Fall.

-Jamie

I think it's time for some coffee!!!

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I would love to hear from you!

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I look forward to your notes.
-Jamie 

Hipster.

www.shopruche.com
I love how they layered a sweater over a dress + tights!

I have no problem admitting that I am completely in love with this new trendy lifestyle! While I do not have a fixie bike, I do love my light pink 10 speed road bike! I love riding my bike to the brewery a few blocks away from our house, plaid shirts, TOMS, thrift stores, and blogs. But what does it matter??? The other day Carlos and I went to Buffalo Exchange where they had almost EVERYTHING 50% off!! I got a great pink Webster shirt with flamingos on it for $3.50! A berry colored cardigan for only $4! And a great red plaid shirt (full price) for $20. This small shopping trip really made me wonder why I ever buy anything NOT on sale. 

This weekend, we will be going to the Farmer's Market near our house, possibly the State Fair, and maybe- just maybe a small shopping trip!! I can't forget that the dishes are piling up :( I hope everyone has a great weekend! 

Urban Outfitters: LOVE!

www.shopruche.com
Wouldn't this look adorable layered?? 

Happy Fall!

-Jamie

Fall is in the Air

Pumpkin cream cheese and smoothie from A Beautiful Mess (link on the right)

Autumn is not always exciting for me. I dread the lack of sunlight, the cool air, and of course I start missing summer! This morning when Bo and I went for a walk, there were golden leaves in the light green grass, and a crispy refreshing  feeling in the air. For the first time I am looking forward to this season. Blazers, plaid shirts, boots, jeans, and sweaters are just part of that reason. 

Also, I am excited about pumpkin and the many ways that I can incorporate it into our daily meals. Carlos informed me that he LOVES pumpkin bread, so I am on a mission to find a great recipe (please send me one if you have it!) I was unable to make it to the farmers market this weekend, and I cannot wait to go next Saturday for a full Fall Experience! 

Welcome Back!

Carlos caught Bo licking his chops :)

Thank you to everyone who has stopped by while I have not been writing, it was a nice surprise to see how many people have checked it out, and I am sorry for not writing. This summer FLEW by, I can not believe it is already September! UNM is back in session and I have not been this busy in a long time! This summer I picked up a second job at a golf course, it is only seasonal (thank goodness)! But if both of my jobs and school couldn't have been enough, I got an internship!!! Yes, that makes THREE jobs! But with the golf season ending soon, everything will settle down soon. My internship is with a local organic farm, Valle Encantado, I am very excited for this opportunity and what it could lead to. In the meantime I wanted to share a few pictures from this summer. 

-Jamie

Ready to go on a bike ride!

Dear Carlos, this is for you <3

My Boys

Isabella and I at the Natural History Museum 

Such great beer. 

We were able to plant flowers and enjoy some rain!

Carlos had a birthday!

My favorite summer hat 

BoBo 

Pretty flowers BoBo and I saw on an afternoon walk

One Sunday I made a yummy cherry pie

Yes! It really makes a difference in our relationship 

Hanging out in my Vibram toe shoes at Marble Brewery. 

No Blogs..

It has been such a long time since I last posted anything on my blog. No reason specifically for this. But it has been raining more than I expected it to here in the desert, and I LOVE IT! As I am writing right now it's raining outside. I love to open all the windows and doors to fill the house with the refreshing smell of rain. This is possibly the reason that I have been wanting to move to Portland so bad. Bo has also been enjoying the rain, he will hang out in the rain keeping an eye on the neighborhood all afternoon if I let him. He comes in soaking wet, and very happy. :)

Happy Sunday.

-Jamie