My Fool Proof Way To Fall Asleep

Can I just ask.... Where in the heck did March go?! Am I the only one that feels like this month has FLOWN by? I guess not only the month but the year so far has passed by so fast. I never knew how fast time flew until you really learn to appreciate the things around you..

Anyways... 

If anyone knows me, they know I don't sleep well. I tend to get insomnia a lot. I once stayed up for over 35 hours.... I also can't seem to shut my mind off. I either think of the day, or literally just random stuff.... 

The last couple of months I have found some ways that have helped me feel like a normal human!

#1. MELATONIN- I seriously think my body doesn't produce this, because after about an hour of taking it, I'm super drowsy and ready for sleep. 

#2. EAR PLUGS- I have hearing like a bat. I literally hear EVERYTHING! These things are a life saver, especially when D snores (sometimes) or grits his teeth (BLEH!!! it's like nails on a chalkboard). 

#3. AN EYE MASK- Since I have a slight case of self diagnosed A.D.D.... ANY kind of light that is in the room keeps me up. The mask also helps my eyes to be basically forced shut. 

If I had $100...

Well I obviously haven't been around lately... Work has picked up a lot and I unintentionally took a little "blog break". I've gotta admit... It was pretty nice. My life isn't super eventful since we are just working as much as possible to save up for our big move.

So until something really "blog worthy" comes up... link up's will be my "go-to" Plus, I actually like doing them =)

Allyce from Anchors the Soul made this AWESOME Link-up called, "If I had $100"... Once she announced this I knew I would for sure participate! If anyone knows me, they know that I am pretty cheap... and I RARELY buy anything for myself. 

How it works:
It's really simple..

1. Look through Etsy (if you haven't discovered this, I feel really bad for you..) and find things you would LOVE to buy!
2. Place the images and links onto the blog for others to check out through Etsy. Honestly, who doesn't love to share all the cute things you find and/or have?!
3. This link up is twice a month. The 12th and 24th of each month. So it is easy to get ready and schedule your blog posts. (Pretty NEAT!)

With that said... This link-up has everything to do with Etsy. If you haven't discovered Etsy, I feel really bad for you because there are A TON of things on there that I would LOVE to buy...

Lately I have had an obsession with maps because of our up coming move this summer. We just reserved our moving truck.... AHHH!! D and I have also been talking about which new states we are going to be hitting which is exciting and sad all at once. I'm excited to see new parts of the country, but I'm sad because I'm leaving AK. So naturally, I have a few AK things in my Etsy finds...

#1. Alaska Map Art State Poster- 8 x 10
      Store: TheNoblePig
      Price: $17.00

#2. Custom US Map With Hearts
       Store: Printsinspired
       Price: $34.74

#3. 8x10 State of Alaska
      Store: CreativeCardstock
      Price: $10.00

#4. Unique Wedding Gift
      Store: earlybirdink
      Price: $37.00

Grand Total: $98.74 (prices include shipping)

There you have it folks! 

What would you buy from Etsy if you had $100?

"Spring Break"

Spring break is very different in Alaska then most states. Spring means, melting snow and warm sun right? Well that won't happen until April here in Alaska. So that means winter activities are still in full swing in March!!!

Monday, my dad, D, sister, Gpa, uncle's, aunt, and little cousin of mine headed up to the cabin for a night. It was in the 20's-ish on the way in so it wasn't too cold. After we got to the cabin we rode around the meadows and hung out talking (my aunt and I about the bachelor...), and eating yummy steak and potatoes. I feel like I eat better camping then at home... funny how that works..

The next day it warmed up to the 40's!!! It was really hot.. We all were sweating riding around the ponds and lakes. I took a lot of pictures so bear with me! 

I'm biased, but D looks so cute in this hat!! 

Don't mind me looking like I'm 12.. 

My dad is such a ham... Must be where I get it from

D riding the snow machine (or snow mobile for those in the states) for his 2nd time EVER!!! 

Very over exposed, but it's kinda cool looking

I love the mountains and all it has to offer!

My cute little cousin

Riding on the lake

I had a bit too much fun with my dad's reflective goggles!

Building a snow man for my sister to blow the head off with her new gun!

Marriage Advice Part 2!

(This seems like so long ago!)

Today I get to guest post over at Army Ever After with even more marriage/relationship advice!

If you haven't read my first list of marriage advice (#1-6), you can read those HERE!

#7 Watch out for word vomits! Click here to read the rest of the post!

Go take a gander at some more tips! Who doesn't love reading those things that can help your relationship!?
                   

Movie Monday: The Oscars 2014!

This week for Movie Monday series is ALL about the Oscars!! The things you will read I was typing before and/or during the Oscars. Real quotes from D and I...

Now, I haven't seen all of the movies in these categories, but I have seen the majority! With that... 

Here are my predictions for the main categories (AKA the ones most people actually care about):

Best Picture: Captain Phillips *wrong

Best Actor in Leading Role: Matthew McConaughey

Best Actress in Leading Role: Amy Adams *wrong

Best Supporting Actor: Barkhad Abdi *wrong.

Best Supporting Actress: Jennifer Lawrence *wrong

....wow I suck at guessing...

-I'm sad I've missed most of the red carpet live! Dang work... But I can comment on some now!!

-Jared Leto needs to cut his hair... but I do love his white and black color tux combo

-Matthew McConaughey and his wife are SO cute together!

-Barkhad Abdi is pretty cool.. A Limo driver to an oscar nominated actor. 

-Whoa, Bill Murray looks so old now...

-Sandra Bullock looks amazing! I love her dress.

-I can't wait for Ellen to host! I hope it's freaking hilarious!

-"Who's the wine captain now?!" HAHAHA!!!

-Jennifer Lawrence and her clumsiness is awesome! So many jokes about her! Hilarious! I love J.Law!

-"So many possibilities tonight #1. 12 years a slave wins best picture possibility #2 you're all racist!" HAHAHAHA I'M DYING! (Dallan cracked up at that one!)

-I loved the lack of college years joke! 

-Ellen is doing great so far!

-Supporting actor is..........ahhhh the anxiety......Jared Leto.... dang it I was wrong. Oh well, he played a good gay guy..Again, his hair needs to go...but his story about his mom is amazing! 

-Jim carrey!!! I haven't seen him in forever it seems. I can't look at him without laughing! THE GRINCH! I kinda like his dark blue suit.

-"Because I'm HAPPPPYYYYYYYYYYYYY" I can't help but tap my foot and move my shoulders, but I'm sick of this song.... 

-Costume design goes to: (My guess was the great gatsby)...The Great Gatsby!!! YAY! I love the 20's.

-I don't care about makeup and hair styling but Dallas Buyers Club wins, obviously..

-oh hey channing tatum! =)  

-Animated featured film goes to: *please be frozen, please be frozen* FROZEN!!! YAY!!!!! 

-Loving this Hero's from film theme! So inspiring. 

-Kate Hudson is always SO pretty!

-Foreign language films.... I don't care. SNOOZE FEST! 

-Best supporting Actress.... I hate the waiting! I just want to know!.... Lupita! I've basically have seen the movie from my dad and Dallan talking about it all the time. She looks amazing in that dress! Also, her arms are BUFF!

-HAHHAAH PIZZA AT THE OSCARS! I would be hungry sitting there for hours too! Yummy! 

-I can't get over how old Bill Murray looks... and I love Amy Adams! 

-I hope the cinematography award doesn't go to some mostly computer animated film! Like gravity......... The winner is...... EWW (jimmy fallon voice) gravity!!! So dumb... Most of that is computer generated! Gosh so lame.

-"How do you judge film editing unless you see ALL of the film?" Dallan asked... Good point! 

-Ohhhh I love Jennifer Garner's fringe dress! So 1920's, me likey! 

-Speaking of 1920's... Gatsby wins set design! I agree with that!

-The "in memory of" segment is always SO SAD! =(

-Whoa John Travolta! Where did he come from? Dallan sings, "Grease lightning, GO GO GO GOGOGOGO!"

-Awh I love anything that has to do with Frozen! But she sounds kinda squeaky today... 

-"Ellen may be the only lesbian on earth that I actually like" HAHAHHAHA

-Gosh gravity is taking ALL the awards it seems... I hope something other then Gravity wins best picture! At this point I'll take any move but that one!!!

-Here we go!!!! Best Actress goes to...*Amy Adams, fingers crossed*... Cate Blanchett... Darn! She's really pretty though!

-I think I'm going to have an anxiety attack.... Best Actor goes to.. (If Matthew doesn't win I'm turning the tv off.. just kidding, but seriously).... YES!!!! HE WON!!!!!! He totally deserved that role... and that sweet kiss he gave his wife... AWHHHHH!!! They're so cute! AMAZING speech too. I love a good southern man. Alright, alright, alright! I LOVE HIM! "He has good taste in tuxes." Dallan Says.. hahahah 

Here's his AMAZING speech if you missed it! (Click on the Link)
http://entertainment.time.com/2014/03/03/oscars-2014-matthew-mcconaugheys-confounding-acceptance-speech/

-I love Will Smith too!.....Best Picture goes to.. *please not gravity, anything but gravity*....12 years a slave!!!!! That's just fine with me =) It looked like a great film!! Again, I love Brad Pitt's hair!

I would love to be at the Oscars someday, wearing fancy dresses and meeting all these amazing actors/actresses!!!! Maybe it'll happen......