August 1st, 2011
Catching Up
I’m always amazed by how much time can fly by on my blog without an update on how things in my life are going, and I thought it’s about time for a little update…
And even though I look like I will, I promise I won’t deliver this update by breaking into song ;)
Happy to be fully healed from adding the background into my sleeve and I love how the purple adds so much movement to it. I haven’t taken nice photos of it yet, but the picture above should give you an idea.
Working with a great group of clients. I’ve just started my next round of blog design clients and I’m excited to show you the results of my projects, it’s been so long since I shared a design! I’m working with some amazing small business people and bloggers who all have very different styles, which has been stretching me in the best ways.
A notorious bookworm. It’s been a long time since I’ve been really drawn into a book, mostly because I don’t give myself lots of time to just read. I’ve been changing that this month, and I’m head over heels. Later this week I’ll be sharing some of the books I’ve been enjoying, and I hope you let me know what you’ve been loving too!
A little obsessed with my new glasses. They’re a little geek chic and a little cat eye, and after a long search I think they’re my perfect pair. Every time I put them on I get a little thrill.
Counting down the days until my Amber moves to Winnipeg. We’ve been scheming like crazy in the past month, and now it’s the final stretch- 11 days until one of my oldest, closest friends and I live in the same city! We’re used to seeing each other every 6-12 months, and now we’ll be able to see each other every day. Fact: When I think about it I can’t help but do a little chair dance of joy.
In love with summer. I’m usually not one for the heat, but this summer has been amazing. I’ve been going a few long walks a day with Jesse & the puppies, getting together with my family for good food in the evenings, and I’m learning how to balance all the parts of my life so I feel like I’m giving a lot to my marriage & a lot to my business at the same time. It’s a balancing act, but it’s a really fun one to navigate.
am I the only one who is confused? Or did I not read all your previous entries before carefully enough? I thought you got a real tattoo but now everyone is talking about a sleeve and in this pic its on your other arm??? I am sorry but I am baffled! =)
Hey Caty! You read the previously entries right! A “sleeve” is just another way of referring to a tattoo that takes up most of your arm :)
Oh! And I can assure you that it’s only on my left arm- but sometimes I use my computer to take photos of myself and it “flips” the images over so it might look like it’s on the other arm ;)
Love the glasses — adorable!
I LOVE the background in your tattoo! Can’t wait to see more pictures! And wahoo of Amber being there soon!
I finally feel like my stress level is lowering now that we’re in the new apartment (and getting into it was no easy feat), and I forgot how fun it can be to find a new place for everything while you’re unpacking!
Glad you’re enjoying summer – but I’m SO ready for fall! :)
It was great to catch up with you on g-chat last week! Things are going so well for you business and personal-wise lately, I’m so happy for you!
Can’t wait to see you in a few weeks!!!! :)
I’ve been trying to give myself time to read lately too. It used to be so easy to read before I had a cell phone and twitter and emails to check. I get distracted too easily now and it’s nice to give myself time to just bury my nose in a book for an hour or so. I’ve missed it!
ahhh your post made me smile:)
love your new glasses!!!very cool:)
Your new glasses are the cutest. Your tattoo looks fantabulous and awesome job on finding a balance between life and work and all that craziness.
We need to talk about my re-design when you visit in August! Maybe we can try to do it at the end of th eyear if you have time then? So excited for a much needed refresh. :)
Summer has been great so far. I love my new neighborhood. I passed that huge exam. I’ve got fun things to look forward to, like the Ambers + you visiting me and my trip to Victoria BC!
Love the glasses and your finished piece of art! So beautiful! Also, this might sound weird but you have the most perfect teeth!
Cute update! I love your new glasses – where are they from? I’m going to be needing a new pair soon myself!
Your sleeve is really lovely. I’m too afraid of needles to attempt anything like that, but I think it looks amazing.
You are too cute! I wish I could love this summer but so far it has been a real disappointment in terms of temperatures and sunshine. The next couple of days are supposed to be nice, though, so I’m excited about that.
I am also really happy with my new furniture that I just finished assembling. They add so much to my living room.
Glad to hear things are going so well for you Kyla!! Your tattoo (as I’ve sad about a thousand times) looks fantastic & I’m happy it’s been healing so well :) As for me I’m jetting off in just 5 DAYS for Greece for the rest of the month… Hooray!!
I love love love your tattoo. Your glasses are awesome! Yay life!
I’m in love with your tattoo. It’s so beautiful!
I’m with you on the love for summer. I don’t normally love it too much either but this year has been perfect!
Kacie
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I’m so glad to have this little update; it sounds like things are really chugging along for you in the best way possible. This makes me happy =) Can’t wait to see what you’ve been reading in the past month! <3
Your sleeve looks amazing! I absolutely love the purple in it!
Cassie // Coffee & Chopsticks
woohoo! I am excited for the book list!
I’m currently working my bum off trying to get a cupcake shop going (for reals!) and so I’m doing a 31 days of cake over at da blog!! It’s basically a party :) Exciting happenings!
I’ve been doing really well this past month. I LOVE your sleeve! I’m currently working on getting my own blog up and running (its so overwhelming and exciting!). I know exactly how you feel about finding the perfect glasses. I own 2 pairs at the moment but my newest half rimmed black ones are my favorite. I feel awesome when I wear them. haha. Can’t wait to see the books you’ve been reading :)
The sleeve and the glasses are amazing!! :)
Wow! I can’t wait until you talk about what books you are loving right now. I am in dire need of some summer reads before the summer is over! Your tattoo looks absolutely amazing and it is so pretty on you. I am loving summer this year too. I just feel like everything is falling into place. :)
Your 3/4-sleeve looks amazing! I love it! And you’re right, the background adds so much. Also, your glasses are adorable, and I love summer too.
Definitely LOVING the glasses!!! It takes forever to find the perfect pair huh? Mine broke but I’m still trying to find ways to fix it because I can’t seem to let it go! :(
It’s also the best feeling in the world when you find a book that pulls you into the story, and you let yourself be FILLED with the story :)
Belly B :)
Your sleeve is amazing!
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Your sleeve is amazing!
Sounds like life is going crazy well for you! I love the glasses and I’m excited for you to share the books you’ve been enjoying as well as some of your design work! Eeep! I’ve been doing well. I leave in twelve days to move three hours away to college. It feels like I’m running out of time to do all the things I want and spend time with all the people that matter. It’s a big change! <3
Kyla, you and those new glasses are so darn cute!
I’m so glad you’re enjoying your summer. It’s been a pretty hot one this year, and I am also NOT a fan of the heat.
Minestrone Soup For the Teenage Soul
Those glasses are all kinds of lovely on you. I’ve been reading a lot lately too. Not sure if you’re into nonfiction, but Unbroken (WWII true story) has me wrapped up. Hoping to finish it tonight. :))
Purple is one of my favorite colors!!! I LOVE that background. Beautiful sleeve, seriously. I also – seriously – want to come steal your glasses right off your face. I LOVE them. LOVE LOVE LOVE! ☺
So happy for all the funness going on in your life right now, miss!