Christmas movie OVERLOAD!!!

I am currently in the middle of a mass Christmas and Holiday themed movie download party. Guests are me and a bottle of wine (which is not very good..). The list I have jotted down so far goes as follows:
1. The Holiday
2. Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
3. It's a Wonderful Life
4. Home Alone
5. Scrooged
6. Love Actually (My favorite. Makes me cry every time..)
7. Muppet Christmas Carol
8. The Santa Clause
9. The Grinch (Jim Carrey is the BEST in this version.)

Man I am freakin' PSYCHED! I can't wait to make Jason bake cookies and watch these with me.   <3

Any suggestions?      Anyone?   Anyone?   ....

Phoenix Winters

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It's starting to get just a leeetle bit colder around here in the Phoenix area so I am finding myself more often staying inside downloading way more movies, throwing on comfy sweaties and curling up on the couch with the pooch and the Man.

Christmas time is here and I'm feelin' it this year for sure. It's me and Jasons first X-Mas and we put up the tree the day I came back from my parents after Thanksgiving (which was AWESOME). We would've rather done a real tree but instead had to use the ancient faux one my parents gave us. It's the same one my family has used on X-Mas since my sister and I were tiny kiddos. It's decorated with white and colored lights and a TON of "old world" ornaments given to the family from my Grandmother Marlyn. Jason and I dorkishly listened to Holiday music as we decorated our tree. I really enjoyed it.

Anyways, it's starting to get chilly and I came across this blog post by gala darling about how to keep fabulous when it's frigid outside. And I know it doesn't necessarily get too frigid here in Arizona, but I will be definitely using some of these tips to stay warm, happy and fabulous this winter. I am also going to incorporate a TON of baking delicious goodies too.   :)

Purple Lipstick??

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I've been looking and looking everywhere for the right shade of purple lippy to try. The closest I've gotten is with MAC #AB0 "rebel" in Satin. It's got a reddish pink tint to it but it's darker and very acceptable for fall and winter.

I really like the suggestions Beauty Department gave here with Purple lipstick.

Feeling inspired

I came across these videos while surfing and found myself to be very inspired. I hope you enjoy them like I do.
LEARN from Rick Mereki on Vimeo.


EAT from Rick Mereki on Vimeo.


The Tipsy Turkey Thanksgiving Cocktail from LEAFtv on Vimeo.


Midsummer Cocktail from LEAFtv on Vimeo.



Kreayshawn "Gucci Gucci" from Strange Customs on Vimeo.

I just love Kreayshawn and here hype girl. So fun.





The bottom two videos don't fit and I don't know how to fix that!! Oh well!

On being true...

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World English Dictionary

integrity (ɪnˈtɛɡrɪtɪ)
—n
1.	adherence to moral principles; honesty
2.	the quality of being unimpaired; soundness Integrity is one of my favorite words. I believe myself to have learned and keep great integrity. I have great honesty in all of my relationships. I tell it how it is and expect you to do the same. But I find it hard to do so when a person I am trying to confront and/or be honest with only feels attacked when given a talking to. I therefore am tired of this and giving up on all that cannot hold an honest relationship with me and others they "hold dear to their heart". I will not sit and listen to negative words and shit talking and pretend not to give a shit when I see said person posting pictures of them hanging out with the one they were talking crap about. I feel like I can no longer trust that person and believe that they aren't doing the same thing to me. I think this is pretty plain and simple. Makes me incredibly sad but what can I do? I am tired of excuses and lies. Only looking forward and hoping for better times in the future.  c:  And if this isn't even the case then come on ova and let's talk! And with that said, I invite all old and new friends who enjoy having great times and genuine relationships. YAY!

A little hello and my first Vlog!

Well I feel lame. I hope I can get better at this...

Leave me comments, questions, suggestions etc...!

(nice freeze frame huh?.....DERP..)

Dagger Death Race Halloween.

Here are the photos from the Dagger Death Race on Saturday. We had such a blast and I cant wait for next year. I think I might even DO the race next time. It looked wild! This years theme was Cowboys and Indians.

I thought I took photos of our night but like I've said before, my phone sucks and it forgets to save the ones I take. I hope you like these and thank you for stopping by. You da best!

Play Pretends.

It's October 28th and that means it's so so close to Halloween! yay! And if you know me at all you'd know that I am a HUGE fan of dressing up. I call them "play pretends" and I'll try to fit some face paint into any situation or event I can. I am not worried about looking pretty I am always focused on having fun. I am always the one to start and usually everyone follows. Most Play Pretends have been accompanied by my friend Tiffany.
 Tomorrow night is the 5th annual DAGGER DEATH RACE. A bicycle race invented by the local BMXers and my friends involving a race around Tempe doing silly tasks and finally ending at a bar they've rented out for the night to hold the after party. Every time I've attended it's been an incredibly fun time. Dancing and drinking (and eventually puking) with all our friends alll dressed up. I'm excited for this.

And Halloween is such a  fun time! Candy, scary movies, pumpkin carving, baking, haunted houses and best of all, adventure! I've had some of the best times of my life around Halloween. 

Here are some photos of the Play Pretends I've had in the past. Always ending up an amazing time.

So I'll do a post after Halloween with as many photos I can come up with and show ya'll how awesome this weekend was! xx

Fat Tire Festival!

This last Saturday was a day I've celebrated every year since I moved to Phoenix. It's the Fat Tire Festival. Or also known as "Tour De Fat!" Super fun, beautiful weather, best friends, bicycles, costumes and BEER! There is a bicycle parade in the morning in the downtown Tempe area and then everyone will ride bicycles to Tempe Town Lake to go look at art, watch live music, make friends and stand in line for beer. HA. It's a great time. I took a bunch of pictures with my phone but unfortunately forgot to save them when taking them (My phone, Droid X2, verrry lame) so I only have some pictures that Jason and Tiffany took. I'm bummed because the parade is what's really great about this day. So many people with amazingly different and creative bikes. Bike that are super tiny, or bikes that are double deckers, bikes with a drum set attached and a man playing, bikes even with grills and people making hamburgers while riding! It's funny and fun and everyone has a great time with each other.

Tiffany and me riding the funny bike

Tiff and I

Our group this year

Tiff and I on a very small merry go round

ME!

Me and Jason

Love..

Today I'd like to post about love. I celebrate love everyday. I LOVE EVERYTHING. I seriously do. I of course, love my boyfriend. I love relationships. I've had many. But I don't only love my own. I often find myself reading and watching others relationships bounce back and fourth, fluctuating, growing immensely and sometimes falling apart. Here I would like to share two of my favorite videos I've found youtube-ing, blogging and surfing the internet of couples I just absolutely adore displaying their affection, love and stories for us all to see.

First, is my most favorite couple video I have ever come across. Featured are couple Naomi and Josh. They met in New York and currently live in Washington D.C. Her blog can be seen here. This little video made me cry the first time I watched it and I can't help but get a little teary eyed watching it again. They are such a beautiful couple. And what a cute video..

Postcards From Italy from andrew+carissa on Vimeo.

Secondly, I recently came across a video/shopping/lookbook type of website called The Kooples . A french site shopping site featuring couples who (if you take a quick look) are obviously very stylish and good-looking telling you a quick story of how they first met, how their first kiss was, how long they've been together etc.. while showing off their lovely taste in clothing. It's pretty darn cute. Here is one of my favorite couples:

The Kooples from FLESH Studios on Vimeo.

I hope to make one with Jason sometime soon. I would love one for my own to watch when I get old.

Love you! xo
-Rachel