Curly Q. Crew

I finally did! I opened an online store to sell my handmade stuff and other items! So far I only have 2 products for sale, but it's a start. I decided to sell handmade items and clothing or other stuff I no longer want. Here is the link for my store. I promise to add more products soon!

http://curlyqcrew.storenvy.com/

Valentines Day

Happy Belated Valentines Day!

This year for Valentines Day I worked and had a Happy Days marathon. Sounds exciting, huh? 

Here's how my day went:

1. worked from 11-1

2. passed out some Valentines

3. went home, gave Gracie her snacks, etc.

4. went to the after school program for their VDay party

5. passed out Valentines and ate

6. went home and ate a slice of pizza

7. watched a couple episodes of Happy Days

8. went downstairs for a little bit and took pictures with Gracie

9. watched more episodes of Happy Days until I fell asleep

These are the valentines I bought for the kids at the after school program. 

My mom made these for my brothers and me.

I made these pencils for my coworker. The pencil part are Rolos, the tip is a Hershey's kiss and the eraser is just pink tissue paper. I wrote the tags.

I made these dog treats for Gracie.

Here she is enjoying them.

And here's me and my valentine, Gracie.

So that was my Valentine's Day. It wasn't very exciting, but I enjoyed it.

Random Purchases

Lately I have been buying random items online or in stores. Ever since I got paid last month I've been spending it like crazy, which I know isn't a great thing. I did buy some awesome stuff and everything was fairly inexpensive, so I guess it's not too bad.

Peter Pan collared shirt & Happy Days Season 1 on DVD @ Target
Total: around $25

The Andy Griffith Show shirt @ Etsy
Total: around $15

Workaholics mug @ Etsy
Total: $15.50

Thor tshirt @ Target
Total: around $10

Sleepless in Seattle & Oliver and Company @ Amazon
Total: around $22

3 books @ Barnes & Nobles
Total: around $45

Men in Black/Men in Black II  Double Feature & Grease @ Walmart
Total: $10

Aziz Ansari necklace @ Etsy
Total: $11

I also bought some stuff at Hot Topic and Wet Seal, but they haven't come in yet. Once they do I'll post those as well.

Top 10 Christmas Songs

Merry Christmas!!! Happy Holidays!!! Since last year I posted my top 10 favorite Christmas movies, I decided this year to post my top 10 Christmas songs. There are tons of great songs, but these ten really take the cake.

10. The Christmas Song-Nat King Cole

This is one of those classic Christmas songs that you have to play every year. Christmas just wouldn't be the same without it.

9. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Clause-The Jackson 5

I've heard multiple versions of this song, but nothing compares to The Jackson 5 version.

8. The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late)-Alvin & The Chipmunks

With their squeaky voices and  Dave yelling for Alvin, this Christmas song is unforgettable. Will someone please give Theodore a hula hoop already?

7. It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year-Andy Williams

This is another classic Christmas song that must be played every year. Of course whenever I hear this song, I think I'm about to get fabulous gifts from Ellen DeGeneres.

6. What Christmas Means to Me-Stevie Wonder

First of all, I love Stevie Wonder so of course one of his Christmas songs would be on here. I like every Christmas song I've heard from him, but this one is my favorite.

5. Baby, It's Cold Outside-Zooey Deschanel & Leon Redbone

I first heard this from the movie Elf and I loved it! This is my favorite version of this song mostly because I love Zooey Deschanel's voice.

4. Sleigh Ride-Ella Fitzgerald

This song always reminds me of my brother Derek. He likes to sing [and sometimes whistle] this song every year.

The band fun. also has a cool version of this song as well.

3. Santa Claus is Coming to Town-The Jackson 5

Another Jackson 5 Christmas song, but can you really blame me? Their songs are catchy anyways, so their Christmas songs are no different.

2. Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree-Brenda Lee

Okay does anyone else think of Home Alone when they hear this song, or is it just me? This song is super catchy and fun, which is why I love it so much.

Before I show my number one Christmas song, here are some honorable mentions:

Run Rudolph Run-Chuck Berry

All I Want For Christmas is You-Mariah Carey

Blue Christmas-Elvis Presley

1. Jingle Bell Rock-Bobby Helms

This has been my favorite Xmas song for as long as I can remember. I love how fun and catchy it is!

Okay, I thought I'd throw some other Christmas songs:

Life Lately

I still can't believe that it's December already and that Christmas is only a few days away! I feel like it was just October. This month has been a good one so far, which makes me excited for January [I also can't believe it's gonna be 2014]. Here's a look at what I've been up to this month.

I saw this shirt at Hot Topic and I knew I had to buy it. 

I learned how to make bows, which I've been wanting to do for a long time.

My outfit for work. We had a Polar Express/Pajama Party. I also bought this shirt at Hot Topic, I made the bow in my hair & I painted my nails [they're supposed to be snowflakes]. 

Gifts from the kids.

My mom had her 49th bday on the 18th, so we took 49er pictures [we also did this for my dad when he turned 49]. This is our goofy picture.

This is the gift I got from my friend Favi. She made me a Gryffindor scarf and bought me a Time Turner necklace!
Hooray for Harry Potter gifts!

Favi's sister Jenny also bought me a gift. She gave me this bracelet, which I love!

The Indian Queen

Okay, I know I am SUPER late on this one but I felt that I still needed to post it. On the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, the After School Program had a pie sharing party. We all got to dress up as either a pilgrim or an indian and we ate pie. Many kids signed up to bring their favorite pie to share with everyone. There was so many pies that the staff got to bring some home. I brought back cheesecake and pumpkin pie [my favorite]! I decided to go as an indian because I couldn't find anything to wear as a pilgrim. Below is the outfit I wore, my nails that my mom painted and the feather headdress I made. A couple girls said I look like a princess and one girl asked if I was supposed to be the queen of all Indians. That wasn't what I was going for, but if they think I'm a princess then I'll go with it.

Life Lately

I know I haven't been posting anything in awhile. Lately I've been too tired (or forgetful) to post anything. This post will sum up what's been happening in my life lately.

In a previous post I talked about working at the After School Program. I've been working there as a sub for a month now and I have to admit, as much as those kids drive me crazy, I enjoy it. They can be annoying during homework time, but afterwards they are entertaining and (depending on their age) adorable. I've been asked if there's any "bad" kids, but no there isn't. Some have their moments, but I've never had much of a problem with any of them. I usually deal with the 2nd and 3rd graders, so I bond with them more than the other grades. Below are different things kids have colored for me. I have 14 altogether in my first month being there, so yeah I could say they like me.

I have 2 other ones that aren't pictured. Both are in 2nd grade.

This is the first one I received a few days before Halloween.
From: Lasenia
Grade: 3rd

From: Julissa
Grade:2nd

Left: Paulina
Grade: 3rd
Right: Evyanna
Grade:2nd

From: Jimena (1)
Jazlyn (1)
Melanie (2)
Cody (2)
Manuel (2)
Grade: 1st

I took this picture last weekend. I was bored and playing with her on the floor. I'm always trying to take pictures of her and she hates it!

My brother brought home some frozen yogurt. Not only was it delicious, but it also gives you dating advice on the back.

Well that's it really. Since I started working I haven't been doing much (not that I was doing much beforehand), so there's not much to talk about. I could tell you tons of stories about work, but I don't have the finger strength to type them down.