Soapy Sudsy

It was my birthday wish to make the perfect, creamy soap.

This crazy desire all started yesterday when I had a vision of owning an adorable little body shop. Glittery and swirled body bars, wrapped in crisp brown paper with nicely tied tulle ribbons.

My 23rd bday started with a trip to trade in old clothes for cash. After I got me some scrilla, Matt and I headed to the local Ikea where I purchased my soon-to-be flower soap mold.

We came home, I blew out the candles on my cake and the chocolate-cake binge began!

Today was to be my day of soap making glory...glorious is the last word I would use in regard to the actual end product.

My cute little flower soaps turned into clumps of chalky oils balls.

All in all, I had a wonderful birthday and I am progessively learning to be a master of el jabon.

To Infinity And Beyond...

Many things have happened since October 22, our last post.

Halloween candy was consumed in massive amounts.

We celebrated Thanksgiving with actual Native Americans which left us culturally and physically fulfilled.

Played at Disneyland for a second time. This time Scott, Linds and the girls joined us for a day of playing with princesses, screaming on rides, and laughing a boatload.




Matt had the opportunity to go to Chicago to hang out with his parents (without me, to my dismay).



I chopped my hair, which isn't news since I am a hairstyle chameleon. Best of all, I finally crossed off item #13 on my bucket list and donated my hair to Locks of Love!
My motto regarding hair: life is too short to keep your hair one way for more than two seasons.


Christmas came and went, as we celebrated alone together for the first time! Our Christmas Eve tradition of researching another country's Christmas practices/cooking was established. This year Italy rang in the festivities (pizza is affordable, especially when it's from Little Ceasers).

Last but not least, Matt graduated with his masters degree in international business in December! Hip hip, hooray! It was wonderful spending time with his fam.





Now we are applying, interviewing, and keeping our fingers crossed.