Thoughts..

Something I'll never really understand: Why wives want to stay home when they don't have any kids. It's BORING as all get out. I'm trying desperately to get a job, and to just DO something with my life. Right now I'm volunteering, as no jobs have appeared yet.. Don't get me wrong, I love being at home when my husband is home, and I love taking care of our apartment and cooking up scrumptious meals. But when he's at work? What the heck are girls thinking when they WANT to stay at home? Seriously, I don't get it.. There are only so many times a house can be cleaned.

Random things that have changed since marriage:
1. Before, I would never have dreamed of using the same utensil as somebody. Now, I use my husband's cereal spoon to stir my coffee in the morning. I am gross.
2. There are people living over my head. The first month it creeped me out, because when their door opens, it sounds like our door opening. And when their kid runs around upstairs? It sounds like aliens have landed and are trying to get in.

Rihanna red.

So, my hair is red now. Did I mention that? I'm loving it. I feel so much more daring with it on my head.

Christmas is in just two weeks! We already have four presents under our beautiful Walmart tree...and my husband reminds me of that daily. I didn't see it coming, but somehow I think he's more excited than me about it.




Lately (as in ever since I got married), I've been cooking a LOT. Pinterest in one of my favorite places to find recipes. Pictures help a lot in that area..looks good? Make it. Presto! Also, I've only repeated a recipe about 5 times now. Which, considering it's been almost 4 months is pretty darn good. I'm amazing. The end. Actually, it's not the end. You too can become like me. All it takes is to like eating... this makes the prep work all worth it. Trust me.

Also lately: I've been exercising. Kind of a must when you're eating like we do.

Now I have a question: What's your favorite recipe? annnd, please send me the link. Thanks.

A little advice.

When you're mad, just shut the hell up. It doesn't help anybody to spit out angry words, which you probably don't mean anyways... and, most likely, a good sleep will show you just that.

Look at yourself first, before pointing fingers. We love to find fault with others. It's in our natures, and right behind our most favorite thing: Thinking we deserve to be treated like we're the best ever. Because we are, right?

Did I mention comfort? We don't do a lot of things we should, because of it.

Instagrams.

http://instaport.me/ lets you download your instagram photos onto your computer. Pretty awesome.

Happenings.

So, I've been working on building my own photography site over at i-m.co. Here's what I have so far: htthttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifp://i-m.co/EllenIngersoll/ELLENRphotography#home It's definitely a rough draft..and I'm going to replace some of the photos, and add much more. Butttt, I think I'm starting to like what I'm seeing.

Wood stain is a pain to get off your skin. My hands are super clean now, and I might have rubbed off an entire layer of old skin in the process. Yum.

I'm kind of looking forward to Halloween this year. Jason and I are going to rent scary movies and eat lots of candy.
Also, I have decided that when it comes to costumes, my kids will hate me. Because, trust me, if we had any...they'd all be little Dwight Shrutes, Ron Swansons, or Napoleon Dynamites.

Being married.

Marriage is so normal. There's joy, stress, laughter, sickness, and all the rest that comes with life. But the biggest perk is that I get to go through all of the above with my bestest friend. He's not only there with me through everything...he also makes dinner for me when I don't feel well, cleans up the kitchen after dinner, and brings home roses randomly. I love him, and I'm so glad I have him to go through all of life's various trials and experiences with.

About a doughnut.

Because Polka Dot is amazing, I got to eat a doughnut today.
It came 10 hours straight from Oregon and, although half eaten by someone who shall remain nameless, was amazing.

I won!

Ellen won the city print of your choice by bird ave

I think I'll end up with the one pictured, Jason and I loved Portland the two times we went to hang out there.

Thanks, polka dot!

Bucket Lists..

My dear friend Suzy is doing a giveaway on her blog: Life is too short not to wear red shoes.

There are two types of people in this world..and I'm one of the list making kind. I generally have sticky notes stuck all over my desk, on my laptop, and around my room. They help me to feel slightly less scatter brained, especially lately. Being engaged does something to your remembering skills. I'm completely serious..and it's not just me it happens to. Take notice next time you're with somebody engaged..especially freshly engaged. They're nuts! ;)

Anyways, I'm taking Suzy's suggestion and writing down my own bucket list for you all to see. (getting an extra entry in her giveaway for doing so? nothing to do with it. ;)

1. Live in Italy. Since I'm marrying a military man, this might actually come to fruition.
2. Go skydiving. I think I may have mentioned this in a previous post..it has long been a desire of mine.
3. Have photos of me and my boy taken by Sarah Dawson I've loved her photography for years, and never thought I'd actually be one of her subjects. [Check!]
4. Learn how to make wine.
5. Live in an apartment. I'll be checking this one off in August!
6. Be my own boss, and start my own photography business.
7. Paint my kitchen apple green.

That's all for now. Be sure and check out this lady's blog and giveaway! She's very sweet, and has fun photos to accompany her thoughts. Love you, Suzy!

Pinterest, and food.

Pinterest is an amazing site. You should sign up for it!
Now, for the main point... Food. Oh wonderful food. Doesn't it all look scrumptious? I can't wait to try the recipes out. Maybe after the wedding, when I don't have to worry about a certain dress fitting. ;)

I mean come on, avocado bruschetta? How amazing can you get? I'm a big fan of avocados, green and slimy though they are. They belong in meat sandwiches, on chips, sliced on top of toast and cheese.. ooh yes, and especially with fried eggs. I feel fat and happy just thinking about all the possibilities! For all you haters out there, you're seriously missing out on the joys of this fruit.

My blog was feeling lonely and very gray. So I covered it in orange, and I think it's feeling much better now. Orange has a way of doing that to people... which is probably why I have my room painted that scrumptious color. It makes me happy.

I haven't had much time for crafting lately, as I've been working on a huge painting project! Pictures later.

Latest happenings:


Lizzy!

This photo shoot was hilarious...


Roses from my boy. :) and also, an amazing camera strap!

I'm headed to North Carolina this Thursday, flying with my boyfriend and parents. We're going to meet and spend 5 days with his family! I'm looking forward to it a lot. :)

Working on designing business cards... here's my first attempt:



Any suggestions? Not sure about the photo, I might switch it out for something else. I'll have more options to choose from in a few days! Stay tuned, cause I'm gonna need your help.

I also desperately need to update my portfolio on flickr.

Five for Five.

I would like your top 5...

1. Things you've learned this year.
2. Things you want to accomplish next year (that you know you will actually get done).
3. Things you've always wanted to do (but never have time for).
4. Things you see as important in life.
5. Mishaps. Otherwise known as embarrassing {wonderful} moments that I get to laugh at. ;)

Please leave your link in the comments section so I can read your answers!!