run kara run got a cute little face lift. so... you should check that out! i hope you like it!

it's not as personalized as i would like, but i did it all myself with the new blogspot designer deal. I think it's pretty cute, and almost exactly what i was aiming for, if i would have paid someone to do it(which i'm still really thinking about!). I think it looks a lot more classy than before and gives the reader a little something to look at. Now, if i could just figure out how to make a blog button, i'd be good to freaking go!

My air conditioner is still broken. So, i'm sitting over at Nathan's house until time to go to work. Then i've gotta go on back home. Not really forward to either!  I just can't wait until monday. That's when the little repairman is "supposed" to come fix the a.c. And he better come, or i am going to kill everyone. Totally not even kidding!

I've got to start getting ready for work.

xoxo, kara.

ps. I have a challenge for you fine folks. If i can get up to 50 followers within the month, i'm going to do a fancy little giveaway. All you have to do is the click the cute little follow button! You know you want to!

(image found via weheartit)

Summer always has been, and always will be my least favorite season. I'm not a big fan of sweltering southern heat, or being drenched in sweat when i'm not engaging in any type of strenuous activity. It's just so darn uncomfortable! Don't get me wrong, i love swimming, camping, and getting my freckle-y glow on. But i could really do without the 100 degrees days. Especially when the humidity is, like, a million percent.

Today wasn't too bad at all. I think it was about 85 degrees, or so. But, my air conditioning seems to be broken. I take that back, it is broken. For the second time this year. So, not only is it about 85 degrees outside, it's also about 85 degrees inside our house. Our cats are practically dead. I'm practically dead. I called our "landlord" this afternoon. He didn't answer. I left a message. He never called back. SHOCKING! So, since i didn't get a hold of the landlord this afternoon, no one will come to fix our air conditioner until atleast monday. And i just happen to be lucky enough to have the one room in the house that DOESN'T have a ceiling fan.

kill me now.

xoxo, kara.

thrifty goodness.

I am very pleased to announce that i bought my very first paint by number this weekend! April, Cousin Ashley and myself all went to the Peddler's Mall Sunday afternoon, and we were not let down! Oh no, it treated us well! In the past i haven't found much there, and the things that i have found weren't very reasonably priced. Not for my pocketbook anyways. We all ended up getting a few things a piece, and i think we were all quite happy with our purchases.

As i mentioned, i bought my first paint by number painting this weekend. The second i saw it, my feet just darted in that direction. I don't think my brain even had time to process what was going on. I was completely estatic! I've been looking for one for so long. I couldn't be happier with this little guy.

It's price tag was $7 dollars. I thought that was pretty fair. To be honest though, it could have cost $20, and i probably still would have bought it. I was just that excited.

The paint by number wasn't the only thing i bought though. I also scored this little beauty. A giant Chenille blanket!

I'd say that it fits a queen size bed. My bed is only a full, and it hangs off right to the floor all around the bed. I thought it was so pretty, and i wanted it immediately because my Nanny has a blanket just like this. So, i was instantly in love. I was really excited to show Nathan, but he seemed less than thrilled about it. He is now referring to it as the Granny blanket, but i don't care. I love it. Let me tell you, it was a piece of work. It was covered in ugly fuzz balls, so i spent about 3 hours de-fuzzing it. By the time i was done, i had a fuzz ball about the size of a cantaloupe. No joke.

It's price tag was a mere $6.99. Who could pass up a deal like that? Not this girl. That's who.

In other news, Nathan and myself just got back from watching Get Him to the Greek. Over all, i would say it was fairly decent. There is a lot of debauchery going on in that movie. I think P. Diddy's(is that still his name? i really don't know.) part was my favorite. He was pretty funny. I'd recommend it for you folks who need a good laugh.

That'll be it for tonight. I'll talk with you cuties later!

June 5th.

It's REALLY hot outside.

Nathan stayed over last night. We planned on getting up today around 12:30, but that didn't happen. I woke up right around 1:30, and nathan didn't get out of bed until sometime after 2. After laying around for a bit, we decided to get up and go get some lunch. We stopped and ate at subway, and i think a couple of pretty douche-y dudes were making fun of us. I'm not real sure, but i had the feeling that they were. They left right as soon as we sat down. I guess we were just too much for them to handle. I hate people. Anyways, we ate our lunch lightening fast, and decided to go on over to the flea market. We walked past some REALLY ADORABLE puppies. A pug puppy was calling my name. I guess the owner spotted my weakness and got the dog out of it's little cage, so of course i had to pet it. It was the cutest little thing in the world. I wish it was mine so so bad. As we were leaving, i decided a good name for it would have been Cecil. I want a new puppy. :(

Almost all of the pretty little things that i have in my urban outfitters wishlist are on sale now. Really decent prices too.

This little guy got marked down from $40 to $36. So, that's not a whole lot. but every dollar counts!

This is just a silly little Ashtray. I don't smoke, so it would serve no real purpose. It's just very kitschy, and that's definitely my taste. It was $12, (which was too expensive, and wasn't in my wishlist before.) and is now $4.99, which is in definitely in my price range.

What's not to like about a bison shooting rainbows out of his eyes? That's what i thought. There is nothing not to like about that! It's $18 dollars, and not on sale. I really like it, i'm just a little weary about it. It's measurements are only 8x10. That's smaller than a piece of paper!

I'm obsessed with duvet covers. Honestly, i'm obsessed with any and all bedding. This particular duvet was a whooping $68 dollars, and it's current price tag is $29.99. That's more than %50 off! don't mind if i do!

I feel like i post A LOT about stuff i like from Urban Outfitters. I know i do. But trust me, there is more to my life than duvet covers and donkey ashtrays, i promise. I just really and truly love all things home decor. I would buy sheets and shower curtains over clothes and shoes anyday.

That's about all for today.

gotta get ready for work. :((((

Ps. I'd really like to get a blog layout and some buttons. I'm looking for something custom made to suit me and my blog. I've browsed around on some websites and found hundreds and thousands of layouts, and while some of them are very pretty, they're just a little generic to me. Definitely not enough edge for my tastes. So, If you happen to stumble upon this blog, and you or someone you know is a graphic designer and does blog makeovers, i'm very interested. I'm obviously willing to pay, but i cannot afford a small fortune!

hello june!

Today is my lover's 20th birthday!

(click here to visit his bands myspace!)

I'm really excited that he's finally twenty. (I don't feel so much like a cougar anymore!) We kicked things off last night with a home cooked meal of his choice, and a delicious birthday cake. It was all mighty tastey, even if it was just hamburgers and french fries. So, happy birthday Nathan! I LOVE YOU x 029349023742834. He's out doing his thing today since i have to work tonight, which is a huge bummer. Oh well. Gotta make that $$$$.

Today i woke up bright and early just to get pissed off, REAL FAST. A repair man was supposed to come to the house at 8 am to work on the gazillion repairs that our house needs. He didn't show up friday at 11 when he was supposed to. So, he called and promised that he would be here first thing today. Does he show up? No, he certainly doesn't. He's been called to our house several times in the past to fix things, and on the rare occasion that he actually shows up when he says he's going to, he promptly leaves saying he "doesn't have the right tools in his truck" and comes back a week later to fix things. It's so freaking annoying! It's not like he has to knock down walls, or install a toilet. It's just very small minor things. PLEASE STOP BEING LAZY REPAIR MAN. I JUST WANT A HOUSE THAT WORKS.

I'm eating delicious mexican food tonight before work tonight. I can't wait. YUM.

I've got to get ready. See ya later!

friday favorites!

I usually don't do a friday favorites post. Actually, i don't think i ever have. Last night i was laying in bed reading, and i decided that there are so many things that i love right now. So, why not document it?! Here goes!

FRIDAY FAVORITES!

Mr. Kurt Vonnegut.

I never thought i would be into his books because i thought they were way to science fiction for my tastes. But i was wrong. Very, very wrong. He's an incredible writer. And, i think he's really adorable. His charm just pours through every page.

Ms. Natalie Portman.

She wears short hair better than any other person in the world, i think. I love her so much in Hotel Chevalier. She's SO pretty. Just incredible.

Paint Samples.

I've been collecting them lately. I've got a pretty project brewing up in my mind. I'm very excited about that.

Wallpaper.

I really love pretty wallpaper. I think it's kind of overwhelming when an entire room is covered, but i think it's really pretty and fun when you do an accent wall.

Rag Rugs.

I'm really entertaining the thought of making one of these. I think they're really pretty, and i think it would just be easy peasy!

That's about all for today. I'll catch you goons on the flipside!

my house in is shambles.

I am so mentally exhausted with the constant state of madness that my house is in.

Currently my bedroom is a swamp. The kitchen sink is leaking so much, that all the water started spilling over into my bedroom. So, all of the molding around the floor is rotting and mildewed. The carpet in my room has soured because there is so much water. And my room smells TERRIBLE. It is so irritating.

Not to mention that every single door in the house is broken. Literally. The front entry way door is broken. The sliding glass door in the kitchen is broken. My bedroom door is busted, and my closet door doesn't even have a knob. Both of the roommates have broken doors. And Chris' are especially bad, because if you shut the door behind you, it locks you in. And the only way to get out to is to take the whole damn door knob off!

I haven't been able to enjoy a bath at my house since we moved in because my bathtub refuses to give me any hot water for whatever reason. I'm the kind of girl that needs to sit down and take a bath every now and then to maintain my sanity. So we all have to take showers in the boys bathroom. Which really isn't too big of a problem. I'd just like to use my own bathroom.

I'm very happy to be out on my own, and doing my thing. But, my house is just driving me crazy. Every day repair men are supposed to come. So, i get up and wait for them, They're either running 3 hours behind, or they just don't even show up. And i just end up losing a lot of sleep because i work at night, and they always say they're coming at 8 am.

I am just so over it.