candles.

Bath & Body Works sure knows how to make a girl happy.

If you burn these candles in your apartment it makes it smell like a sexy man.  Not kidding.

Thank you, Bath & Body Works!

my fake niece.

My internet is finally up and running properly.  I don't know how I was living without it.  Pinterest withdrawals are real.

Today I went grocery shopping with my best friend and her daughters who are four and two.  I had our "Iggy" in my cart and we were having a conversation about the fact that I live alone.  It really bothers her.  She is overly disturbed by this.  She is worried that my Mom didn't want me to move out.  She asked if I have no friends and that's why I have to live alone.  I told her I decided to live on my own.  She offered to move in with me--our deal is that I have to watch Scooby Doo and Spongebob with her because they are her favourites.  Iggy asked if I had a machine to play movies.  When I told her I did she was sold.

Later on, this conversation with her mother happened:

"Lily just got out of tub to say this: "Mom, I gotta tell you sumthin' and it's important. Ash needs me to live with her...she has no toys and is all alone. I can bring toys and watch Scooby Doo on her TV. It's a big TV, ya know.  And she will do crafts with me and we won't be lonely. So don't worry. Kay?"

day one.

I locked myself in my own bathroom today.  DAY ONE.  Sobbing on my new bathroom floor is not a good look for me.  Luckily, my newfound superhero came and saved me.  Livid that this would happen, he went to the neighbour to find my landlord.  I was saved.  While crying on my bathroom floor.  In my attempt to break free the doorknob fell off.  I was eventually saved after taking a chunk out of my skin, kicking the door four times, and bruising my hand while trying to pull the door open all while ruining my mascara, naturally.

Other things went well today.  I love my apartment minus the bathroom door.  The superhero impressed me--talk about the right place at the right time.

I have no real need for cable.  I officially live on the loudest and craziest street ever.  The people watching is superb.

My boxspring broke today.... greeeat.

Wine makes my world better.

So does stealing Wifi.  Even if it is dreadfully slow Wifi.

apartment essential.

OPI counts as an apartment essential.  Just look at this beautiful colour from the Germany collection.

For more info on this collection (and where I found the swatch to share with you) check out:  http://www.beautyjunkiesunite.com/WP/2012/07/31/reviews-swatches-photos-opi-germany-collection-fall-winter-2012-danke-dusseldorfs-oktoberfest-unforgretably-schnapps-germanicure-deutsche-nein-berlin-pretzel-bach-knockwurst/

my future living room.

Is it wrong to be excited about a couch?  

Because I won't lie--I'm really looking forward to cuddling up on that chaise with my Kobo.

Especially with a couple of these throw cushions.  

And the violet throw blanket here.

This chair will be a nice addition to my living room as well.  My Damask curtains will bring it all together.  Clearly I am overly excited about my living room.

things i am going to miss.

Moving out is crazy and exciting.  I cannot believe that in 16 days I am going to be in my own little place that is absolutely adorable and full of character.  I've been buying items for years and now it's all going to come together and be all mine. 

That being said, my mother seems pretty sad about the whole ordeal.  We had a conversation the other day that went a little something like this:  

Mom:  "You know... I never told you that you had to move out or leave."
Me:  "I know, Mom.  But it's time.  It will be fine."
Mom:  "You can still change your mind and stay.  I just want you to stay."

My poor mother.  I will be living 10-15 minutes away from her.  It's not as if I am skipping town or the country.  It is definitely a little bittersweet.  I will miss a lot about living at home.

• Watching "our shows" with my mother.
• Annoying my brother.
• My cats.
• My overly girly purple bedroom that I've made adorable over the years.
• Laundry for free.
• My family.
• My cats that are staying here because they love the house and the dog.
• My mother annoying me in the morning because I am a grump and she's overly chipper in the morning.
• My backyard.
• Not having to worry about making dinner because it will always be made for me.  (As awful as that is.)
• Knowing someone else is always here if I hear a weird noise.

The best part about living 10-15 minutes from home?  I CAN COME BACK AND ANNOY THEM ALL ANYTIME I WANT.  I am also looking forward to inviting them over for dinner, having my own Christmas tree, and having a place that is all me.  

What a sap post this was.

my new roommate.

How can I ever really be alone if my new roommate is Audrey?