Project- numero uno

Hello. My name is Alycia Siaperas, and Im addicted to Pinterest. Ahhh, now that I have that off my chest... everyone should go check that site out. Its amazing. Its a virtual pinboard of all things amazing. food, style, hair, boys, cars, DIY, decor, photography.... it has everything. It has also been my inspiration for become more creative, and crafty... more of a 'homebody' if you will. There are enough recipe's on there to make a new dish every night for dinner for the rest of my life; and although I haven't actually conquered any recipe's yet I have started a couple DIY projects.

I am not the greatest when it comes to crafting, I am getting better though. I started by making one of these:

For a bridal shower... It was supposed to spell out Kami Jo Moran BUT when I proudly held it up to show everyone my amazing achievement... it read narom oj imak. FAIL. :(

So, I tried again... Last weekend we took family pics with the boyfriends fam. I knew these pics were going to be sent out in the yearly Christmas card, so I thought how cute would it be to make a sign (like above) that said Merry Christmas!? This one turned out better... It was all spelled correctly, all the letters in the right order. But the paper I chose for the letters and the paper I chose for the triangles were too similar I guess, and you could BARELY read what it said. FAIL x2. :(

Maybe Im just not good with paper... bcus when I decided to make a gift for my friends baby shower there was no paper in sight! Surprisingly this project turned out incredibly well. Here are the supplies I used before:

And this is the finished project!!!!!!!!!


Im pretty happy with my first complete project! Im so happy with this project that I want to make MORE! So, I've decided to start making and selling these! I can do total custom orders for anyone!! It can be used anywhere, not just baby rooms! It can say anything you want, in any color! There are so many fun options! I think these would be great Christmas presents!

If you're interested, which I hope you are! :) Email me for prices!!! alsiaperas@live.com

To start of our 'get back into blogging' kick.... Caroline and I decided to answer these questions. You can see her post with my answers here.

Here are Caroline's answers about me....

1. What is my middle name? Nekole

2. What is a fear of mine? Most of your fears are emotionally charged. I think your largest fear is “what is to come”

3. What do you think I consider my greatest strength? You are an amazing support system to this around you.

4. What do you think I consider my greatest weakness? I think that YOU think that it is you don’t know what you want.

5. What is my best physical feature? Your pretty eyes (:

6. What is my best personality trait? You are an amazing confidant

7. Do you think I love anyone? Yes, you do

8. Do you know who my favorite band and/or singer is? Jack Johnson is your boy and Adele is your girl.

9. How would I respond to somebody talking bad about me? If you heard them you’d call them out on the spot. If you heard it through the grapevine you’d wait to hear something again before confronting it.

10. How would I respond to somebody talking bad about someone close to me? You call them out on the spot and tell that person close to you to also defend themselves (because of course that bad mouther is full of crap, right?!)

11. How would you explain me to someone who had to find me in an airport? About my height, has on a hat, is carrying a magazine or 3, looks like a woman on a mission

12. Do you know what my favorite movie is? No… is that bad?

13. Have you ever heard of a celebrity look-a-like for me? Who? Hilary Duff.

14. Do you know how tall I am? 5’4”… a leeeetle bit shorter than me.

15. What are some things I am passionate about? The people close to you, the future, the Red Sox

16. Am I a spiritual person? I think you have become more so recently.

17. Would you consider me a superstitious person? Not so much

18. When am I happiest? At Fenway (:

19. How long have you known me? I’ve actually KNOWN you and who you ARE for about 3 ½ years

20. Does your first impression of me still hold true? Not even close.

21. How have I changed since you met me? You are not some punk kid anymore. You are an adult… you have a house, a dog, responsibilities and your head on straight.

22. What is something I spend too much money on? BILLS!

23. Who do you think I am closest to? Me, Brock and your Aunt

24. Have you ever seen me cry? Not today (;

25. Describe me in three words? Genuine, personable, bea-u-ti-ful

This is how I answered.....

1. What is my middle name? nekole

2. What is a fear of yours? dying

3. What would you consider your greatest strength? Im pretty good at understanding people.

4. What would you consider your greatest weakness? I over think EVERYTHING

5. What is your best physical feature? My eyes

6. What is your best personality trait? I think Im kinda funny…

7. Are you in love with anyone? I love a few people.

8. Who is your favorite band and/or singer? Jack Johnson and Adele… LOVE

9. How would you respond to somebody talking bad about you? Punch them in the face… or at least pretend to.

10. How would you respond to someone talking bad about someone you care about? Confront them… That doesn’t fly with me.

11. How could you be identified in the airport? Describe yourself? Blonde, probably in sweats and a tshirt, Ipod in both ears, most likely people watching with a magazine or 7. J

12. What is your favorite movie? The one that comes to mind is How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days…. LOVE that movie. Also, I Love You, Man.

13. Have you ever heard of a celebrity look-a-like for you? Who? Hilary Duff???

14. How tall are you? 5’4”

15. What are some things you are passionate about? The people I love and the Red Sox

16. Are you a spiritual person? Trying to be.

17. Would you consider yourself a superstitious person? YES! Haha.

18. When are you happiest? When Im around the people I love… friends, family…

19. How long have you known the person who filled this out about you? 3.5 years.

20. Does your first impression of this person still hold true? Not even a little bit.

21. How have you changed since meeting this person? I’ve grown up a lot. I think I have different expectations of myself...

22. What is something you spend too much money on? Bills. That is where ALL my money goes. L

23. Do you think the person filling this out about you will say they are one of the people closest to you? Absolutely.

24. Has the person filling this out about you seen you cry? More times than I can count.

25. Describe yourself in three words? Gullible, Loving, Genuine

*Goal*

Im done doing that 30 day challenge thing... I got sick of it..

So, now that summer is approaching I am in desperate need to get in shape. I've always wanted to run a marathon, it doesnt matter how long it is just to run and complete one would be amazing! So, I found this Ipod app called couch to 5k... like it sounds it trains you for a 5k in 9 weeks. So I found a Memorial Day marathon on 5/28, a 5k (3.1 miles) and a 10k (6.2 miles)... Im doing it! Im so excited!! Im getting my fat butt in shape!!!!!

Ohio is for lovers... not Chicago

Day 21- A pic of something you wish you could forget. No details about this one... It was a long time ago, and Im over it now. Although I've forgiven you, I'll never forget this.

Tahiti

When I think of paradise, I think of Tahiti.... the whole shaboom, the little hut in the water, with a giant jetted tub, and glass floors so you can see the water below you. A huge bed with rose petals on it when you walk in with chocolate covered strawberries waiting for you... Ahhhhh. Day 20 is a picture of somewhere you want to travel. I WILL go to Tahiti one day. I want to scuba dive, and swim with dolphins and eat the freshest seafood know to man kind. Yummmm.

Lil' ME!!

Day 19 - a pic of when you were little... this is me! Heyyyy.

Skip card!

So day 17- something that has made a huge impact in your life recently... started with me just trying to think of ANYTHING... then it started getting annoying bcus I couldnt think of anything... now im just over you day 17!!!!! So, I decided to skip it. I know its kind of pathetic that I cant think of anything, but I was just STUCK and Im way behind, so I just needed to move on! hahah. So, Day 18 is a pic of your biggest insecurity.

My biggest insecurity is the future, or the unknown. I hate not knowing how things will turn out. I strongly believe in all the cliche mantra's "Everything happens for a reason" and "What doesnt kill you makes you stronger" and "It will all be okay in the end, if its not okay... its not the end." But they can only do so much to subdue my crazyness when I start having anxiety over things I cannot control. I have even seriously contemplated (and actually still do sometimes) going to a psychic hahaha. Im pathetic. I know. I mostly want to go cuz I think it would be interesting, not that I believe what they say is totally true. Anyways, there you go... there's my insecurity.

Motivation

Im wayyy behind on my 'days'.. Im supposed to be on day 22 and I've only posted up until day 16. :( I am not in a blogging mood... so instead of posting Day 17- a picture of something that has made a huge impact in your life recently.... right now im going to do this little quizy thing. :)

-When you looked at yourself in the mirror today, what was the first thing you thought?
THAT is what happens when I go to sleep with wet hair!!!

-How much cash do you have in your wallet?
Zero dolla dolla bills. I dont keep cash... I just spend it.

-What’s a word that rhymes with DOOR?
Whore... yes, that is all I could think of...

-What is your ring tone on your phone?
"Fancy" Drake ft T.I and Swizz Beatz. (ahhh, you fancy huh?)

-What shirt are you wearing?
A tank top under my Coronado Island hoody.... what? It was snowing today... I didnt want to get ready!

-What were you doing at midnight last night?
I was sleeping.. Considering I am in bed by 9:30 I am faaaaast asleep by 12!

-What did your last text message you received on your cell say?
"Im gonna try" From my mother!

-Does your significant other know your favorite flower? What is it?
Ummm, well my best friend does, she is kinda my significant other... but as for my boyfriend??? I honestly dont think so. haha. Its a tulip.. :)

-What color is you car interior?
Ummm... Gray??

-Do you wear lip gloss or lip stick?
most days no, but when I do its usually both.

-Are you more optimistic or pessimistic?
Optimistic definitely.

-Would you say that you're a good singer?
In the car or in the shower, yessss! Haha.

-Are you craving any certain foods?
On any given day I usually crave Simply Sushi at least once. Mmmmm SUDS!!!!

-What's your thoughts on the song 'Friday I'm in Love' by the Cure?
Ehh, I like it. I do skip past it alot on my Ipod though.

-How do you feel about your current relationship status?
Cozy and comfortable. :)

-If you had the chance to be the opposite gender, would you?
Only if I could be Jay-Z. Or Shaquille O'Neal haha.

-Is there somebody you want out of your life right now? Why or why not?
Luckily, I have removed those people from my life... be gone bitches!! :)

My lil man

Day 16 is for someone who inspires you... I was thinking about some celeb who gives back or some stranger whose story I've heard about how they overcame a struggle that I couldnt even wrap my mind around... but instead I decided to put my nephew, Maddox Nash Hermann. This little dude was born on December 3rd at 11:06 pm. He weighed 2 pounds 3 ounces and was 14 inches long. He was born 11 weeks early, and delivered by emergency c-section. This little dude was such a fighter, he came into this world thinking he'd been here forever! He was such a little miracle. He really was just as healthy as a full term baby, he just wanted to join us all earlier that expected. He is such an amazing addition to this world and our family. There is no struggle harder to fight than the one for your own life and he did that better than anyone I've ever known; at 2 pounds at that. If that didnt make him enough of a miracle, the fact that his mommy and daddy were told they would never have children of their own makes him that much more awesome. :) Anyways, I love this little fighter he is an amazing star in my life now.

I had to put this picture up bcus its one of my all time favorite pictures! This is the first time Meyah got to meet her baby brother. You can see the love and excitement on her face (through the glass) :) That is love!

Ya know what I mean??

Day 15 is a picture of someone who understands me. The person who gets me the most is definitely my boyfriend, Brock. On days I feel upside down he's there to make everything okay again. Before I even know what I want or need, he can probably tell me. I love him, and am so thankful he is in my life.

Meyah Delaynee Hermann.. I love you.

Day 14 (Im behind!) A picture of someone you LOVE!


So obviously I love a lot of people, and was in between a few but I decided to go with my amazing niece Meyah. Seriously from the moment she was born and the first time I met her I have loved this child. Ya know when people say they dont know love until they have children? I dont know if I can handle loving my babies more than I love Meyah, my heart might burst. Its so fun watching her grow up and become her own little person. She is without a doubt one of the funniest people I know, she has more attitude than most grown women, she loves to dance and sing (she knows all the words and dance moves to "Single Ladies") and she can make me smile no matter what Im going through. I love this little girl. :)

My Jacky boy

Day 13 is a picture of my favorite band or artist. This day is going to Jack Johnson. He is amazing. No matter what kind of mood I am in happy, sad, angry... he never fails to make me feel 100 times better. In the past 5 years I have never missed a concert and Im planning on getting front row tickets next time he comes, bcus that just sounds like the best night of my life. My favorite song of Jack's is Bubble Toes and my favorite cd is In Between Dreams. If your music collection doesnt include at least one of his cd's it should... let me know, and ill fix that for you. :) I love you Jack Johnson.

This is what heaven tastes like....

Day 12 a picture of something you love... and boy do I LOVE Red Mango. I try to justify how much I eat it by telling myself its 'good' for me. Which it is a healthy snack, but when you eat it once a week and get a large every time the healthy-ness goes out the door. Im not ashamed though, I could live off this stuff. Large original with mochi and yogurt chips please!
(im definitely going there after work today!)
:)

No, not the singer....

.... I mean, the food. Day 11- A picture of something you hate. Meatloaf. Just looking at it kinda makes me gag. The thing is, its not just meatloaf. I have a weird issue with clumped meat. I know it sounds really weird, but meatloaf, meatballs... anything except hamburger!

Can you spell T-R-O-U-B-L-E???

10: a pic of the person you do the most messed up things with

Again, with Miss Troester.... If I ever go to jail, its probably going to be a result of some insane dare she put me through, or she will be right next to me. Our lives are entertaining, and probably a bit obnoxious to those around us, we have stupid inside jokes that are only funny to us. We have words that only we get, looks that only we understand the meanings.... We get into things at grocery stores, we make inappropriate jokes at very inappropriate times. Its a good thing we think we are funny... cuz we'd be screwed if we didnt. :)

Daddy's Girl

9: pic of the person who has gotten you through the most

My dad has been my rock for most of my life. Although, I definitely went through a time where I thought I HATED him I look back now and am so grateful for everything he has done for me. Whenever life starts gets dark, I always know my dad will make everything sunny again. No one believes in me more than him, he is always there when I need him and always knows exactly how to make me feel better. I love him more than I can say, and Im so happy he's my daddy!

Cake anyone??

8: a picture that makes you laugh

This is my awesome niece Brea Jo, she is seriously one of the funniest kids ever. She is witty, and has the attitude of a 17 year old, and loves Justin Bieber. :) Every Sunday for dinner we go to Brock's parents and every Sunday you can find Brea in the kitchen 'helping' in the kitchen, usually eating olives, or cucumbers... or cake batter. Love this little girl.

B.F.F.F.

Day 7- a pic of someone who knows too much about you!
Miss Caroline Suzanne Troester.... this little chica knows ALLL my deepest secrets. For some reason I have no issue telling her EVERYTHING. Which, I mean is not a bad thing. She is my best friend, and that is what best friends are for. I am very lucky to not only have her in my life, but to be able to call her my best friend. She is one of the most loyal, fun and sincere people I have ever met and I know she will remain in my life for a verrrrrry long time. :) Here's to a life of jokes, rants, tears and laughs... and lots of memories. Love you ma.

S.U.D.S

For those of you who read my blog, and have a love for sushi.. if you have never been to Simply Sushi you have to put it on your list of places to go. If someone offered me a trip to Mexico or a lifetime supply of spicey upside down shrimp... think Im insane, but I would choose the shrimp! Its like heaven, in shrimp form.

YUMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

Favorite Memory

I have a lot of catching up to do today... Day 5 is a pic of my favorite memory... How can I pick just one? I dont know. Im still (as im writing this) contemplating which one to put..... Im gonna go with a pretty large span of memories, that took place in one location. For almost 2 years after high school me, Amber and Taycia moved into a 3 bedroom condo in Bluffdale. 3 girls in one house= 2 years of total awesomeness!!! Seriously, I will never forget this time in my life. It was full of good times and a lot of liquor. :) Luckily, we are still great friends, we actually all work together. They both will always hold a huge place in my heart, and sometimes I think we all wish at one point or another we still lived there. Ahh, what good times we had :)

Pictures

Here is me, with my gauges. You really cant tell like at all that they are gauged.... Hopefully when I go bigger you'll be able to tell a little better
Here is my mom getting her Tragus pierced! She was freaking out, but she was a trooper she did good.

Here is Traci getting her nose pierced!!!

This one is my favorite... you can see the GIANT needle in her nose!! :)

And the finished product! (which you cant really see very well)

Anyways, the tattoo convention was fun... it was kinda not worth the price, but im glad we went. After being surrounded by tattoo's and tattoo artists we decided we want to come up with a family tattoo that represents all of us. Ill keep you updated with that... we have some pretty cool ideas, and Im hoping we go through with it. Its the perfect idea for my quarter sleeve I want! :)