Mail Day

I have been receiving the best things in the mail lately! Every time I receive a post office slip for me to go pick up a package I pretty much skip across the street (yes, my post office is that close) to get my surprise.

I received an amazing package from Darling Stewie with the cutest TMNT stationary and some sweet stickers... I cannot get over how cute her designs are. 
Awesome mail day!! #DarlingStewie #iggppc

And then completely out of the blue I received an Easter package filled with candy and chocolate from Kristy! I was in shock and also drooling while I opened it up. She seriously spoiled me! I would have felt extremely guilty opening this since I hadn't sent her a package recently... but I have a bunch of stuff purchased and set aside for her. I just don't feel it's finished though.
Today was such a great mail day! @indiegirlkristy spoiled me! #iggppc

And then Arielle (@ToastyTreat) sent me this awesome perler bead Lumpy Space Princess and a letter that written as if LSP wrote it... I laughed out loud while reading the entire letter. This was such a lovely package!
LSP!!! The most amazing letter and gift from @ToastyTreat #IGGPPC

I've been searching stores for some cute package add-ons and I came across the sticker jackpot at my nearby dollar shop.
Picked up some things for packages going out! #iggppc #candy #stickers

I'm so excited to finish putting together some of my packages to get them sent out. It's made mail so exciting!!

xo Jen

What I'm Loving Now

It's been a super productive day for me. The IGGPPC staff had our first live Google Hangout. I went on a 2 hour hike and I'm already feeling sore from it but it's a good hurt. And I have been staring at spreadsheets for hours working on IGGPPC things. It's nice having a little Internet break...

We are watching Mad Men Season 2 currently and once again, I'm infatuated with Joan and her beauty. 



I'm obsessed with all the Spring dresses on Modcloth... I want all the dresses!!




I completely fell in love with Lara and her DIY on IGGPPC!



This <3



I'm excited to wrap up some things online so I can go lay down with the kitties and read a bit before bed.

xo Jen

Craftiness

My next show is Art-O-Con on May 5th and I'm really excited for it!

Art O Con

I have been sewing like crazy and have made some really awesome bags and pouches for the show!

Bags
Bags
Bags

I love the lining that I used in a couple of them! Girly-geek!
Bags
Bags
Pouches
Pouches
Pouches

I also received some amazing fabric that I was waiting on... I'll definitely whip up at least a couple of pouches from it for Art-O-Con. I plan on making some bags out of it too for the upcoming conventions.
Guys... I'm so excited! #DoctorWho #tardis #geek #craft

Me and Mary also made up a couple more headbands that I'll have with me.
Finished headbands by me and @marymoviefreak!

If you're in the area, come check out the show. This video will tell you all about what you can expect at the show ^_^

xo Jen

Happiness

Life has been a whirlwind lately. Every day is jam packed with a never ending to-do list. Yes, I'm still making time for me, like my Awkward marathons. But in between episodes or sometimes during I'm still messaging the ladies at the IGGPPC headquarters and discussing future plans. I feel like I don't shut myself off ever anymore. Even my sleeping habits have changed. Normally, I drag myself out of bed and sleep in later than I want. Not that the dragging myself out of bed aspect has changed, but usually when my alarm goes off, the to-do list starts scrolling through my head and I actually get out of bed instead of sleeping for another hour. I'm excited to sign on to the computer in the morning and start working.

I guess this is what it's like to find something you're passionate about?

I just finally feel like things are going the way I want them to. I'm moving forward in life personally and professionally.

I saw this on Pinterest recently and it made me laugh out loud. It describes me perfectly, especially this past year. I'm still a child at heart but I've definitely grown up quite a bit. My priorities have changed slightly, but in a very positive way.




This past weekend I had a conversation with my Mom about how next year I'll be 30 and we'll have a big birthday party. It feels weird thinking I'll be 30 in 2014. It might be the age that bothers me the most. I guess because it officially takes me out of my 20s. I just need to keep telling myself I'm as young as I feel. It's also yet another eye opener to make me realize that I don't want to take anything for granted. Ever since beating cancer when I was 21, not taking things for granted has become like a life mantra for me. I want to keep fighting to make my life the best it can be!

Anyways, after a wonderful weekend with my family, I just woke up today feeling very blessed and grateful for everything in my life.

xo Jen


Current Obsessions

Have you watched Awkward? If so, Team Matty or Team Jake? haha. Seriously, I haven't been this addicted to a television show in a long time. After a couple of my friends were talking about the show I thought I'd give it a try. Ummm... yeah, I watched all of season one last Sunday and then all of season two on Wednesday. I had a problem. It was just such a good and easy show to watch. The characters were fun and interesting. I liked the storyline and the inner monologue of Jenna.



The third season started this week so I'm excited to start that!

I finished Doctor Who series 1 so I get to start series 2 as soon as I have some free time! I'm also close to finishing up season 6 of Supernatural. This season got so good towards the end. I'm itching to watch the finale! And Castiel threw me off this season...

The trailer for Catching Fire was released last week and it makes me all tingly! Actually, watching the trailer makes me want to read the books again.


I like that the teaser trailer only shows the first half of the book... I don't want to give anything away since I know not everyone has read the books. But they don't even show you a glimpse of the major part of the storyline...

I just started reading the second volume of Sailor Moon and I'm really enjoying it. The first book took me a bit to get used to how manga reads (right to left) but it feels like second nature reading the second book.

I just finished Runaways now onto Sailor Moon. #marvel #sailormoon

Today is Adam's birthday so I'm just waiting on dinner to finish up and then we're off to see Evil Dead tonight. I hope you're having a great weekend!

xo Jen

Cotton Candy Love

I don't know if it's because the sun has been out this week or what... but I'm itching for summer bad! I've been wearing socks as little as possible and pants have become optional in my home (because I'm wearing shorts).

Working retail has only fired up my want for warm weather. I cash out customers buying hot dogs, buns, ice cream, and pop. They are clearly having a barbecue and I want one of my own! At work, there's 2 aisles filled with summer-type candy and accessories... sun umbrellas, citronella candles, marshmallows, gummi shark candy, and cotton candy!



After browsing through Pinterest over the last week or so, it's clear I'm not the only person with summer on the brain. I may have to stock up on cotton candy to make some of these amazing treats!

Wine + Cotton Candy... yes please!


Lemonade + Cotton Candy... sounds like the perfect summer drink!





Currently, all my windows and curtains are wide open. I just need to keep reminding myself that summer is around the corner!

xo Jen

Treasury: Doctor Love

I spent a good chunk of my Sunday watching Awkward (I'm addicted!) and mindlessly looking around on Etsy. I found myself searching for Doctor Who accessories and prints so I thought I'd share my finds.

'Doctor Love <3' by sparklegirl



Old School style Doctor Who ...
$17

Pixel People in Love - the T...
$4

Doctor Who Magnet
$3

TARDIS inspired COOKIE STAMP...
$11.95

Doctor Who Valentine - "...
$3

DOCTOR WHO Bracelet Comic Bo...
$16

TARDIS Pendant - Upcycled fr...
$17

DOCTOR WHO Toile Fabric Hand...
$34

Doctor Who EXTERMINATE A3 Po...
$18

DOCTOR WHO Tardis police box...
$99

Doctor Who postcard gift set
$19.95

Doctor Who Tardis Necklace B...
$24

Doctor Who Tardis 'Wibbl...
$11.9

Doctor Who Themed Stationery...
$10

Doctor Who Dalek ring
$8

The Little Doctor 5x7 print
$7

Did you have a good weekend?
xo Jen

Weekly Adventures

What an awesomely (I don't believe that's a word but spell check doesn't highlight it either...) busy week! Other than the day job, I've been busy working on IGGPPC things. Our First House Competition was announced and it's been so much fun! We're still figuring out the rules as we go but being that it's our first competition, the future ones will only be better once we work all the kinks out.

The third round for registering for a pen pal opens up April 15th! I'm super excited to start matching up pen pals! How cute is the design?



I also went to see The Host earlier this week. It was ok. I never read the book so I had no expectations going into it. The first part of the movie seemed super cheesy but as the movie went on, I got into the storyline and started liking the characters. I was happy to see Jake Abel was in the movie. He wasn't in Supernatural much but I have a soft spot for any Winchester boy.

Tonight I'm going to a Clothing Swap that my cousin is hosting. I am beyond excited! I had one a few years back and it was so nice trading clothes and accessories with other ladies. I got some new (to me) clothes that I was really happy about. And I'm hoping tonight is the same!

I just whipped up a brownie batter dip that I had found on Pinterest. Oh my... it's so yummy! It's the exact consistency of a cake or brownie batter but it's eggless! I cannot wait to dip pretzels into it and just devour the bowl by myself... I mean share with others... if it makes it there tonight.

Brownie batter dip for tonight's clothing swap *drool*

I hope everyone had a lovely week! I'm off to finish going through my clothes for tonight...

xo Jen

Style Inspiration

Doctor Who has a new fan... me! I'm completely in love with Rose and the Doctor so far and I haven't even started Season 2 yet! And Rose... Billie Piper... is just so darn cute and sweet <3 So of course I'm now noticing all the Doctor Who inspired clothes and accessories online which is kind of bad... it's just another thing to tempt me financially!

I love these outfits!








I will have a Doctor Who t-shirt sooner than later!

xo Jen