My Christmas present.

For all that is good in this world, can we PLEASE talk about how:

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oh, katniss ... peeta. 

i'm sorry. i can't.

i have NO words. 

none.

colie.

PS. Yes, I am one of "those" people. The ones who become obsessed with fictional characters. : / It may be sad, but so very true. 

Twelve on Tumblr Tuesday

I love Tumblr.
It is a fun place to just post a ton of photos that you adore.
Who could not like it?
;)

So, I am going to start posting my favorite photos from my Tumblr account every Tuesday.
Hope you all enjoy!

1. girl holding a tree.

2. Home Alone **classic**

 3. everything happens for a reason.

4. i would like to follow those balloons...

5. miss emma stone looking oh-so-lovely!

6. oh mickey, you always had my heart. <3

 7. introducing: a new iPhone 4(eating). ;)

8. dakota + elle fanning. 

9. do NOT forget this ... ok?!

10. michelle as marilyn. 

11. silhouettes for bedroom decor.

12. so many of us do. ;)

these were my must have twelve from the past week.

did you have any favorites?

happy tuesday.

colie

Friday Favorites

it is almost midnight, BUT i have finally gotten all (well... almost all) of my favorite things from this week. -- hope you enjoy!

first, i just want to start off by saying that the first blog i really started reading, which got me interested in the blog world, is by danielle. she is so lovely. her posts are always encouraging and thoughtful. her weekend links gave me the idea for the friday favorites. so please pop on over and say hello.

ok ... ok ... i know that you won't all know this right now, BUT! i am a book worm. i'd rather read books than watch movies. yes..i'm one of "those". ha. -- so when miss lauren gave her thoughts on the hunger games novel,  mockingjay ... well, let's just say it took all i had not to jump up off my bed, run across the house, grab book 1, and begin the whole series over again!

i love the holidays. friends & family getting together. so sweet. & i absolutely adored katie's fancy christmas party.

lately, i have been attempting to complete several DIY projects. this one is now on my list! love, love, love!

victoria's fab friday made me laugh and think about  'the wizard of oz'!

i really like scarves. you may come to know this soon. however, i also really like headbands. this mustard-yellow-flower headband is a MUST! :)

i think all women need to learn to love themselves. & i'm preaching to the choir, folks. & most importantly to like their bodies. miss tanesha is definitely curvy -- and quite gorgeous. this outfit is everything i adore. she pulls it off flawlessly.

i try my best not to go "searching" for new blogs. i already have a few that i read on a daily basis. & frankly i'm afraid if i find too many that i like then it will be a never ending venture! however, lauren schaefer is living in NYC ... a place i miss so dearly. & her blog is so funny, entertaining, and lovely. please check it out!

amber seems like the sweetest person in the whole world ... & adorable to boot! she has a ton of tattoos which is also very awesome! please pop on over & see all the tattoo art she has + what it means to her. -- oh, and feel free to read the rest of her blog! she doesn't disappoint!

this past weekend i watched 'the help' & 'the debt' ... both starring an actress that i'm starting to love more and more. jessica chastain is beautiful, breathtaking, and absolutely phenomenal in her performances.

i like food. i do, i do. & casey had some help from a friend on this homemade chicken pot pie. (i never thought i would say that pot pie looked so cute! ha)

last .. but not least, barney & his awesomeness. **side note: true 'how i met your mother' (himym) fans will really appreciate this photo. ;)


happy friday, folks!
it is now time for sleep.
night, night.
& much love!
-colie

long day, folks.

 1.  a break from reading "the lucky one" (btw, i finished it -- so sad!) 2. four different angles of my room.

3. my lovely cup of cocoa - keeping me warm & making me oh-so-happy!

4. the last of fall (about a week ago) before winter stole it from us!

oh goodness, me.
it was a LONG day indeed.
i worked a 10 hour shift in the pharmacy today + i will be working all weekend and through monday.
i have to say that i am a very happy person.
i get along with almost everyone & i try to find the best in every situation/person.
BUT -- sometimes patients that come into the pharmacy DEFINITELY test my patience.
i honestly can not comprehend why there is such a need to be hateful to someone who is obviously being nice to you AND showing that they are doing ALL they can to help you.
& many times it is the same people.
they just come in in a bad mood -- as though they have the INTENT to be angry and cause a scene.
it frustrates me to no end ... and there are times i find myself walking away because if not (as i have in a few occasions) i can get a bit testy back.
that is not the type of person i want to be.
it is not always easy being the "bigger person" in a situation -- and that is for all areas of life, BUT in the end it shows our character to those around us. & i think even in the worst situations that our character is quite important.

& on the bright side there was much to be thankful for:
*great co-workers that make me laugh and are willing to listen and help each other
*nice customers that treat you like an equal human being
*having a car to drive home in -- and making it home safely
*my iphone (this is important to me)  -_*
*frosty the snowman & all those other christmas cartoons i grew up watching during the holidays
*a yummy dinner
*warm cup of cocoa (i've been drinking it almost every night!!)
*AND my internet is working after not having it for ONE WHOLE DAY! yes, yes ... tragic, i know! ;)

i hope you had a lovely friday.
& enjoy the weekend ahead!!

(ps. i plan to start a feature link every friday called: friday favorites. i want to share with you all the lovely blog posts i have enjoyed throughout the week + a few extra things that i adore! -- i hope you'll stop by & check it out!)