DIY Cozy, Comfy PJs

The Perfect Pair to Snuggle up in This Season or For a Great DIY Gift!

Difficulty Level: EASY

What You'll Need:

• A Pair of Scissors
• A pair of PJ pants that fit you
• A sewing machine and your choice of thread
• Pins
• Elastic
• Large Safety Pin
• About 2 yards of flannel or polar fleece in your choice of colour
• lace or any other trimmings *Optional

Get Everything Ready

1. Lay out your fabric on a large surface and fold in half longwise (hotdog style)
2. Place your original PJs on top folding them directly on the seam, so you can only see one solid panel of fabric at a time
3. Leaving about an inch all the way around cut out the shape of the front, if your current PJs are elastic waist make sure to add additional space at the top otherwise these will be too small!
4. Do the exact same with the remaining fabric for the back pattern- you should now have four sides!
5. With the scraps of the fabric (still folded) cut around your hand to make a pocket, then use these pieces to cut out another exact pair.
6. Cut a long strip from the scrap fabric to make a mock bow drawstring- *this is optional

Start Sewing!

1. Stitch along the long strip of fabric for your drawstring, leaving either end open and cut with pinking shears along the edge or carefully close to edge with normal scissors. Turn inside out with a safety pin and tie little knots on either end, trimming any necessary threads
2. Stitch along the outside of your pockets (right sides together), if you have a surger, surge the edges after if not- just switch your sewing machine to a zig zag stitch and do the same. Do both sets of pockets
3. Sew the crotch together (right sides together) on the front pattern of your PJs, then surge/zig zag the edges. Repeat with the back pieces.
   
4. Open the stitched together legs and place right sides together so now you can see what your PJs will look like. Match them up at the seam on the crotch and sew downwards on the edge to the end of the leg, and then repeat for the other leg seam. Surge/zig zag the edges.
5. Figure out where you want your pockets to start (HINT: if you have low waist they will start a few inches from the top, if you have a longer waist it will be several inches down) Mark them with pins the length of your cut out pocket. Make sure to only mark from the seams of the pocket not the whole length
   
6. Sew the sides of your PJs together back stitching when you hit the start of your pocket, and picking up again where your pocket ends, back stitch, and all the way down to the bottom of the leg. Surge/ Zig zag the edges, being sure to skip over the pocket area. Repeat for other side. 
7. Turn your pockets inside out, doing the same to your now sewn PJs, Stick the pocket from the outside through the hole you left on the side of the leg. Match up the fabric (right sides together) and pin. Sew around the circle of the pocket from the inside and surge/zig zag after. Push your pocket to the inside of the pant and repeat on the other side.
   
8. Fold down the edge of the waist of your PJs and stitch all the way around, fold it over again making sure to leave enough room for your elastic to be threaded through (Style hint: Mens look better with wider elastic and small elastic is good for dainty Womens) and pin.
9. Sew carefully around the waist leaving about half an inch from the start open. When you're done sewing, thread the elastic through the small opening with a large safety pin (push the safety pin through the edge of your elastic and close the pin then use this as a guide to thread through your fabric).
   
   
   
   
   
   
10. Once you've threaded the elastic all the way through make a cross box stitch stitching the two edges of the elastic together to ensure it holds.
11. Then stitch up the opening. If you chose to make a drawstring, tack down the center of the string on the front of your PJs. Then tie it into a decorative bow. 
12. Lastly fold the hems of your PJ pants down and sew around, fold up again at desired length and sew around once more. You may add any additional trimmings if desired. 
    

Viola! See, not so bad? You can have fun enchanting them in any way you want with top stitching, lace or actual drawstrings. Make a matching pair for you and your boo, or make several to gift out to your friends this season. Perfect for anyone!

Now Pour Yourself a Cup of Hot Chocolate 

and Put Those Comfy Suckers On!

30 Day Squat Challenge

The Lazy Girl's Guide to Fitness

I found a 30-day squat challenge on Pinterest (I have a serious Pinterest problem, you can check out my boards here) and decided to take it on. I liked it because it was only a 30 day commitment and it was easy to fit into my busy schedule so it left me out of excuses! Oh back in my day I was ridiculously in to being fit and in shape, I did gymnastics, track, volleyball and went running on a regular basis. I worked out 6-7 days a week, and what's more I loved it. Welp, it's like I don't even know who that girl is anymore! Between busy schedules and the little down time I do get I just end up wanting to hang out with the boy, leaves minimal negotiation for a strict or even somewhat consistent work out schedule. Bottom line when it comes to working out. I'm just lazy!

Someday I'll get back to a regular routine. . . someday.

In the meantime I'll keep challenging myself to small routines and giving them the old college try! This one actually did make a difference and trust me I did NOT do any other working out (except a few block dash to catch a train) and since it fell directly over Thanksgiving I ate a little more unhealthily than I normally do, so for not much effort I'd say pretty good results. If you incorporated it into a normal routine I know it would do wonders for your legs!

 These are horrible pictures for which I apologize and London making an appearance in bottom left corner of the befores, but you can tell I got a little shape and definition in my thighs in the after photos! I could tell my legs were stronger and I really even felt like my stomach was flatter, so hey an added bonus! 

Here's the 30 Day Squat Challenge:

1. 50 squats
2. 55 squats
3. 60 squats
4. Rest
5. 70 squats
6. 75 squats
7. 80 squats
8. Rest
9. 100 squats
10. 105 squats
11. 110 squats
12. Rest
13. 130 squats
14. 135 squats
15. 140 squats
16. Rest
17. 150 squats
18. 155 squats
19. 160 squats
20. Rest
21. 180 squats
22. 185 squats
23. 190 squats
24. Rest
25. 220 squats
26. 225 squats
27. 230 squats
28. Rest
29. 240 squats
30. 250 squats

It starts you off nice and easy so there is no excuse not to give it a try! I just did it everyday before a shower and there were a couple days I forgot so I just made up for them on the next 'rest' day. Easy enough! 

Here are a couple more lazy girl tips to fitness:

• Take the stairs every chance you get, those few extra steps eventually add up!
• Cut out bread, skip the bun on that burger or switch to a whole wheat wrap instead of a sandwich
• Stock up on vegetables and lean protein like farm-free salmon
• Eat smaller portions through out the day and not heavy meals to boost your metabolism
• Do squats or other simple stretches while you wait for your coffee to brew in the morning  
• Opt for a tart green apple for a treat instead of a chocolate bar, will taste just as sweet!
• Replace all beverages with good ol' fashion water
• If it's reasonable choose to walk instead of driving or catching the subway

Staying healthy doesn't have to mean turning into a gym rat, you can make small choices everyday that make a BIG difference in your life and that are easy to stick too!

Chloe + Isabel

Excited to Announce I'm a Merchandiser!

If you didn't catch it in my Black Friday post, I am excited to announce that I am now a merchandiser for Chloe + Isabel jewelry! It is a start up company, founded and based out of where else but, New York City! Everything is designed here in NYC and each piece is hand crafted,  can you believe that? All jewelry is hypo-allergenic (thank goodness because my skin is ridiculously sensitive) and nickel free and every item is backed by a life time guarantee to boot! Get it caught in you jacket and break that new necklace- send it in and they replace it wether you bought it a month ago, a year or five! Crazy, right?! 

They don't sell wholesale or in ANY retail outlet they sell directly through people like me, the merchandisers! I love that it leaves me flexibility with my schedule and that I can do things my way. That also means I can bring great giveaways and discounts to YOU! (Little heads up- I've got a great giveaway planned for the New Year so stay tuned!) Can't wait until then? Shop my boutique for all your stocking stuffer and gal pal needs now. 

Use the code: FRIEND for 25% off your entire purchase!

That means you can snag adorable deals like these for as low as $16! 

I'm crossing off all the girls on my list now- there is seriously something for everyone. Hurry, discount is only until the 11th! 

  

I wouldn't represent something I don't believe in and I find

Chloe + Isabel wonderful for so many different reasons:

• It's a start up - I love supporting other entrepreneurs and small businesses
• It's fashionable- love the style and so have Vogue, Style and Glamour magazines!
• It was founded by a woman- call me a feminist but I'll always support this
• They back up their products with a life time guarantee so you know you're getting your moneys worth
• It gives women like me the chance to work from home rather than selling out to massive stores
• They come up with incentives for people to host Chloe+Isabel parties every month

So excited to start this new endeavor and experience in my life!

If you want to be a host and earn free jewelry send me a message 

even if you're not in the New York area I can help you out! 

Black Friday Madness

The Craze, The Crowds, The Deals.

As today stretches on, it's like I can feel the city preparing itself for tomorrows festivities. Everyone seems to have already checked out of work mode and are mentally on Holiday break. Even as the freezing rain is sweeping through New York, 

it hasn't dulled the excitement that is buzzing around Thanksgiving! 

My mouth is already watering just thinking about all the sweets and fall goodies that tomorrow will bring.

Though there is something darker looming closer as well. A craze that has swept our nation and seems to grow out of control every year. Once, a fun easy going day where generations of families could go out shopping for their loved ones and bask in the glow of a great deal. It was an extension of Thanksgiving, a way to bond and bring in the next holiday. It was Black Friday. It since has turned quite sinister, evolving into a monster that spans longer and longer each year, Black Weeks would be a more suited title. There is now Shop Small Saturday, Cyber Monday and "Don't Stop Sunday" probably isn't far behind. Companies battling each other, each trying to out do the other. Starting sooner, lasting days sometimes weeks longer, and the deals and tactics getting more and more outlandish. Now, it's fairly common to read about fights breaking out and people even being trampled as the big name stores open their doors in the wee hours of the morning. I'm not sure about you, but this doesn't sound like the "Holiday Spirit" to me!

Since New York City is the breeding ground for shopping, it's safe to say I will be boarded up in my home with my boy and my pups (probably slightly bloated from the day prior's festivities) like the apocalypse was here. I don't handle rush hour subway crowds very well so I shutter to think about ones on Black Friday.

 Just the mere mention of it makes me feel like this…

So for those of you crazy enough to risk not only your patience, 

but possibly a limb or two here is a list of the biggest deals going on in NYC: 

• Toys "R" Us: Is an early opener at 5pm on Thanksgiving. Good-luck with that I'll be halfway through my dinner at this point.
• Walmart: Our second runner-up opening at 6pm on Turkey Day and have a one-hour in-stock guarantee. One hour? Better be first in line. . . 
• Best Buy: Also played into the early start and will be opening at 6pm this year Thursday. Offering deals like a Kindle Fire HD 7 for $99. Almost makes it tempting. Almost.
• Old Navy: Opens a 7pm Thanksgiving and is offering everything for half off. And the first 500 customers (in all of America, mind you) will be entered into a $1 Million sweepstakes
• Target: One of my personal favourite go-to shops has fallen for the trend as well opening its doors at 8pm after turkey dinner. I'll be having seconds by this point. 
• Macy's: The legendary Macy's is starting at 8:00 sharp. I can see the madness already.

Now for those of you who are bunkering down like me, don't fret it doesn't mean you're doomed to full priced holiday gifts this season. In fact the wonderful technology driven world we live in today ensures that almost every big name store is offering similar if not the EXACT same deals online as they are in stores. So you can cuddle up with your loved ones and a hot cup of cocoa, maybe even a slice of that leftover pumpkin pie (just saying) and scour the savings online in the comfort and warmth of your own home. Once again, I do not understand the people that rather battle it out with strangers or be ran over by that coupon clipping granny, but hey more power to ya!

Here are my Black Friday (and Saturday, and Sunday, and Monday..) Online Shopping Tips!

1. Check out Black Friday it's going to be your best friend this week. A website with an alphabetical (and searchable) list of every sale going on out there. It's updating constantly to keep up with the current deals. Look for your favourite stores, click, shop and save!
2. Don't have a favourite store in mind? Take a look at Slick Deals offering the best promotions and deals out there for products. You can search by category ('shoes' 'apparel' 'travel') and even has a tab of complete freebies just waiting to be redeemed! What are you waiting for?
3.  Fat Wallet is another similar shopping tool. I think it's slightly more difficult to navigate but still plenty of deals just waiting to be taken. You can even sort through deals by the % off their offering.
4. Froogle. Never heard of it? Neither had I. It's owned by, you guessed it- Google, but it's purely for shopping. Type in that lovely gift you're searching for and it instantly price compares across the board. No more searching for hours comparing prices trying to save a penny or two- it does it for you. Where has this been all my life??
5. And last but certainly not least, when your prizes of glory are gleaming in your victory cart and you're about to close the deal check out Retail Me Not  for those last minute savings, enter any online store and it pulls up all the available coupon codes for extra bonus savings. I use this every time I buy anything online!

And of course because as maddening as the whole thing is, I have to be apart of it too (from the safety of my own home, of course) Take 40% off all statement necklaces from 10 PM Turkey Day (after you're pleasantly stuffed and the kids have been put to bed) to 11:59 PM EST Friday Night! 

Plenty of time to mull over these adorable stocking stuffers, hint to the Mr, and treat yourself to that something special to sparkle this Holiday season. 

*Shop My Chloe+Isabel Collection!

Hope these tips have helped those avid Black Friday shoppers, 
no matter which way you chose to do it.
Happy Shopping and
May the Deals Be Ever in Your Favor!

 

DIY-Advent Calendar

An Easy Daily Activity Advent Calendar

Since I've been having trouble sleeping recently and I always love a good craft I decided to whip up a super easy DIY activities advent calendar to be all ready for December. I grabbed some things from my craft room and got started. This can be recreated with things you have around the house!

Here's What You'll Need:

• Scissors
• Red & Green Paper
• Markers
• 25 Manilla tags
• Red Ribbon
• Thick ribbon any colour (I picked green polka dot)
• a used Christmas card
• Tape

 

Cut out strips of coloured paper leaving the front a little shorter than the height of the manilla tag so it pops up from the front. Fold the back down and tape down to create a loop for your ribbon to be strung through. I used markers to create "stitches" along the pouches to give it a more handmade look. 

Make sure to tape up the sides to prevent the tags from falling out the sides!

String your ribbon through the backs to create a long chain. I alternated green and red, but you can mix it up however you feel. I used green and red markers to number each one. I cut out holiday characters from a used Christmas card and taped them onto separate pieces of paper and inserted them into the chain to break up the numbers. I used my thick polka dot green ribbon to make two large cute bows to dress up the ends of the wall hanging.

 I'm a big believer in experiences over gifts, so instead of filling our pouches with little presents or candy (when let's face it the Holidays are already filled with enough tempting sweets and treats) I filled them with various activities to do with the boy. I cut up strips of the extra red ribbon and tied them to each manilla tag, as an easy pull tab from each pouch. Then I labeled each tag with an activity with markers, if you have kids this would be fun to have them help out with this part. 

The holidays can be stressful enough with a laundry list of things you need to buy and get done, so I had to put some thought into where each activity went. Put the activities that require a bit more time on a weekend, and the activities that are easy to do during the week when you might be caught up in work things. This is supposed to make December more fun, not more stressful so don't overwhelm yourself with activities that are going to be too hard to complete. Plop them in each slot and you've got yourself a personalized advent calendar! 

Stuck on ideas? Pick some of these and mix in some of your own traditions or favourites!

• Donate something to a local charity
• Drink hot cocoa
• Go iceskating
• Attend a Christmas Party
• Do a random act of kindness
• Have a game night
• Make apple cider
• Go Christmas caroling
• Bake fresh cookies and decorate them
• Make a snowman
• Crank up the Holiday music
• Eat a candy cane
• Share your favourite holiday memories
• Sleep under the Christmas tree
• Build a snowman
• Go window shopping
• Kiss under the mistletoe
• Check out the neighborhood lights
• Have a gingerbread house competition
• Take a holiday picture
• Make a wish for the new year
• Send a Holiday letter
• Eat breakfast for dinner
• Go shopping for stocking stuffers
• Make paper snowflakes
• Watch a cheesy Christmas movie
• Volunteer together
• Go Sledding

Enjoy Your Christmas Countdown!

Vegetarian Twist on a Classic

An Old English Favourite

Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie

Along with being a Midwest Girl, I'm also an English one. I have dual-citizenship and am very proud of my English roots. Cottage Pie or also known commonly as 'Shepherd's Pie' is an English staple and one of my personal favourites growing up! Once you get the base of the recipe down it's so easy to substitute ingredients and make a million different varieties. Any night we had this as a kid I was always looking forward to it. It's great for a Fall time dinner because it's hearty and warm.

My version of the famous recipe is so veg-heads like myself can enjoy the old classic as well. It's also great to use for a healthier version for those of you watching what you eat or more health conscious, I have cut out all butter!

Here's What You Need:

• 1/2 cup Vegetable Broth (Or you can make your own like I did!)
• 4 Large Whole Potatoes
• 2 tbs Milk
• Olive/Vegetable oil
• 1.5 lbs Pack of Soy or tofu beef or sausage
• 2 cups of your favourite veggies diced. I used corn, carrots, onions, peas and zucchini (*cheap trick: grab a bag of frozen medley and viola!)
• Soy sauce and Teriyaki/Steak sauce or traditional Worcestershire sauce
• Salt, Pepper and any other seasonings of choice
• 9X13 greased pan

Here's What You've Got to Do:

1.  Preheat the oven to 400 degrees
2. Boil your whole potatoes (peeled or not- your choice!) in a large pot of water
3. Sauté your chopped veggies (you'll want to start with the tougher ones first like carrots) in a dollop of vegetable oil over medium heat. 
4. Mix in the other vegetables half way through cooking, continually stirring
5. Once all your veggies have started to cook mix in the tofu sausage, 2 teaspoons of soy sauce and 2 teaspoons of teriyaki sauce (or 1 tbs of worcestershire instead) continuing to stir as it cooks.
6. Once the tofu sausage has began to brown mix in half a cup of vegetable broth and let simmer
7. When your potatoes have finished cooking, start mashing them and add in salt, pepper, and any other seasonings to taste. (*Thyme is a good one) and a touch of milk until the potatoes are of a soft, mashable texture.
8. After you've greased the pan pour in the mixed tofu sausage and veggies, spread to fill the entire bottom of the pan.
9. Next, start putting on the mashed potatoes patting them down with a spoon as you go
10. Once the whole pan is covered with a layer of potatoes create peaks with a fork to insure parts will brown really nicely.
11. Stick in the oven until bubbling and browning (about 45 min) then take out and let cool for 5 minutes
12. Slice, Serve and Enjoy!

Made this veggie Shepherd's Pie for the boy for the first time this month and he loved it. 

It's now his new favourite as well. Try it out!

Yum. Yum. Yum. 

Winterize Your Wardrobe

How to Repurpose Your Summer Clothing. . .

The worst part about living in New York is quite frankly the closet space (unless your famous or just dripping in money) you are left to the most measly sized of closets. I was dreading the move here for this particular reason form the very beginning. Given back in Kansas I was livin' the dream. I had four closets and one was just purely dedicated to my shoes! It took me ages to sort through everything and after many headaches, and a few tears I got rid of about 2/3 of my closet and about 1/2 of my shoes. . . although a few extras might have snuck their way here. I swear I have no idea how that happened. . . When I arrived to New York I thought the boy was going to kill me we had my clothes coming out of our ears. They were EVERYWHERE! And he only recently discovered a few weeks ago I've been storing sweaters in our coffee bar drawers. . . oops. 

What felt like months, I finally had everything situated and home for all my treasures. I even managed to bag up another round of donate items that I couldn't part with in Kansas. I had to 'divide' my closet, which I haven't had to do since I lived in a little shoebox of a flat in London. Where I put all my winter clothes in tubs and stuff them under the bed and leave all the valuable hanging space and dresser drawers for everyday things and summer goodies. Well, as the leaves have been turning and the air around us keeps getting more crisp I've had the dreaded task of switching out my light, bright summer clothing with my bulky, heavy winter outfits. I fiiiinnallly just finished playing musical 'tubs' with my clothes and our bedroom has ceased to look like a littered dressing room.

This new divided closet brought about a new problem however. Before, in Kansas all my clothes were on display and readily available so I could mix and match as I pleased. Now, the likeliness of me digging under my bed to find that 'one skirt' that matches perfectly with my jacket is well- None. So, I decided to hold back any summer clothes I saw winter potential in, and proceeded to pack up all the clothes that screamed- it's 100 degrees! 

I love mixing and matching clothes that you might only have seen one purpose for, it's like a favourite hobby of mine. It's a great way to get extra milage out of the clothes you already have and make new outfits you might never have thought of. They tend to end up being some of my favourite outfits. 

Here's some examples of how you can get creative 

and get those extra wears out of the items you love!

Don't be afraid to add pops of colour to your cooler weather clothes. This is one of my favourite summer dresses, it's bright and cheery yellow stripes are sure to put you in a good mood. I paired it with a muted gray sweater so the yellow wasn't too overwhelming. I belted the top to keep that cinched waist of the dress I love. Add your favourite ankle boots, a chunky necklace and you're ready to go! 

You'd think this light weight turquoise crop top had seen the last of it's days when the weather veered south of 80, but think again! I gave it a whole new life by pairing it with a heavy long-sleeve white top, dark wash denim jeans and blinged it out with some jewelry and fun suede knee-high boots to make this a perfect go-to for any causal day. 

This backless summer dress lends itself to the fall colour palette making it a simple transition to your winter wardrobe. I pulled out the plum colour from the print and added some tights, threw on a solid chunky knit cream sweater and added a thin braided belt to add some more texture to make a shape out of a bulky sweater! I added a fun military inspired boots to keep that edgy chic look and one of my favourite vintage clutches. My back is covered from the cold viola, now I can wear this dress all year long. 

Key Items to Look for:

•  Already have a fall colour palette (plums, deep reds, browns, oranges, tans, blacks, dark greens)
• Can easily be paired with a long sleeve shirt to give it a new life
• A fun dress that matches a sweater you own

Easy Add-Ons to Instantly Winterize:

• tights, tights, tights! 
• Winter boots
• A great sweater or awesome jacket

What Are You Waiting For? Go Winterize Your Wardrobe!

Fall Favourites

Pumpkin, Spice and Everything Nice

Fall is by faaar my absolute favourite season! 

The air turns crisp, the leaves start to turn, you get to break out your favourite comfy sweaters, dust off your boots, warm up with some hot chocolate and add pumpkin to just about anything you eat. Besides everyone knows layering is the best part of fashion, I mean come on there are so many more options this time of year!

-FAVOURITE FALL PASS TIMES-

Curling up with a good book and a warm cup of tea

Taking a walk through Central Park to see all the changing leaves

Tour a winery

Roasting marshmallows for s'mores over a bonfire

Taking the pups for a walk around the block

Sip on fresh apple cider

Carrying on family traditions or starting your very own

Meeting up with friends for a delicious cup of coffee

The Holidays! Food and Family!

Trying out old (or new) family recipes

Cuddling up with the boy under a heavy blanket and watching a good movie

Watch a hockey game

Making adorable Fall outfits-just because I can

Baking/eating/consuming/smelling anything apple or pumpkin

Making a list of everything you have to be thankful for this past year

Visit a museum

Being a kid again and playing in the leaves with the boy

Laying under the stars with a blanket and bottle of wine

Here's one of the Boy and I's new favourite fall treats:

Baked Cinnamon Apples

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees
2. In a oven safe casserole dish mix:
• 4 cups of diced apples, any variety (I like to mix red apples with one green!)
• 1 tbsp flour
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 cup sugar
3. I top it off with an extra sprinkling of cinnamon, because who doesn't love cinnamon
4. Throw it in the oven for 30 minutes and viola! (It makes your house smell amazing too!)

*Serve with Vanilla ice cream or whatever you have in your freezer- in our case, chocolate.

You can also serve this as a Fall side dish and hearty it up with two cups of oats

Someday I Will...

Not a Bucket List, But a Promise.

I had a different plan for my post today but after seeing this from my friend 

Anna's blog- Small Dog the Blog, I thought it was a really cute idea and am following suit! 

I think once you reach a certain age you stop saying "When I Grow Up..." because you've realized you're already grown, 

but who said we have to stop having dreams and goals for a 'someday'.

• Someday I will... return to Paris

• Someday I will... own a pair of Louboutin shoes that I will probably use so often I'll wear the red right off the soles

• Someday I will... see my little sister graduate 

• Someday I will... go to a drive-in movie with the boy

• Someday I will... finish my book I'm writing, even if it's just for me

• Someday I will... get to put on a long, pretty white dress and be married under a tree

• Someday I will... be fluent in French

• Someday I will... get to swim with dolphins

• Someday I will... watch the ball drop at midnight in Times Square

• Someday I will... pick out a puppy with the boy and name it together

• Someday I will... visit all 50 states

• Someday I will... repay my parents for everything they've done for me and everything they've had to put up with

• Someday I will... hold a baby lion or baby tiger

• Someday I will... get to see Greece...and Australia...and Asia

• Someday I will... make a difference in someone else's life

• Someday I will... start a family of my own

• Someday I will... I will make a beautiful evening dress for myself just because

• Someday I will... throw a dart at a map and go on an adventure

• Someday I will... release a floating lantern

• Someday I will... leave a nice note in a random place to make someone's day

• Someday I will... attach a lock to a love bridge

• Someday I will... get to see Vancouver where the boy is from

• Someday I will... start sketching again

• Someday I will... adopt or foster a child and love them as my own

Check out The Daily Tay!

Some of These Will Happen in the Next Few Months, Some Will Take Years,

But All of These I Will Do. . . . Someday.