Bills, Bills, Bills...

                O.K. I know I'm 27... I should be used to paying bills by now. True, I've been out of the nest since age 19 and yet and still I struggle with paying my bills as I should. But this week I've decided to make a change. 

A SERIOUS LIFE ALTERING CHANGE!!!! I will pay my bills first, stick to a plan, and save at least $100 a month going forth. TRUST THIS WILL BE THE HARDEST CHALLENGE OF MY FINANCIAL LIFE, but its a must. I can no longer lean on my adorably loyal boyfriend and drain his funds.

     So since I get paid each week my plan is weekly. So each week as soon as my direct deposit hits, IM PAYING BILLS. Then after work that day ill go to the ATM and withdrawal my allotted spending money for the week and keep it pushing. WISH ME LUCK!!!

Maryland Renaissance Festival

The Renaissance Festival is in Crownsville, Maryland literally ever year.... and this was my first time attending. It was everything I wanted and more. I only wish id gone on a Saturday so that I could partake in the libation.

Its literally like walking into another world. A lot of the festival goers played the part as well... then we had a lot of furries and storm troopers. But hey its all fun. 

I GOT A FLOWER BECAUSE IM A PRETTY MAIDEN

The turkey leg was the best part... i came for the turkey leg. 

Allow me to Reintroduce Myself....

I am Ashley Lauren.

Im 27.

and the world is my playground.
And I will never EVER forget that ever again.

Puerrrrrrto Riicoooooo!!!! 2014 Trip

Fianlly got around to editing the video from the trip to Puerto Rico this past May. Her it is. Now im kinda pissed off i didnt record my experience at Bonnaroo but there is always next year right?

7 DEADLY SINS

seven great things in your life.
7. My relationship with Chief
6. My health
5. Our apartment in Mt Washington
4. My teeth/smile
3. My wonderful parents and siblings!
2. My best friends (I have 4!)
1. My life and the chance I was given to live it to the fullest 

seven things you lack and covet.
7. Sympathy... I tend to be more black and white about things
6. Cart wheels... cant do one to save my life
5. Free time... I have very little and I have a lot of hobbies so many things fall by the waist side.
4. Good memory
3. Flawless skin or the tools to fake it
2. Hips
1. people who live near their friends... all of mine are out of state or 2 hours away. :(

seven things that make you angry.
7. Selfish people
6. People who make fun of nice, harmless people. (pick on someone your own size)
5. Loud people... men, women, children HUSH NOW!
4. Fanatic sports fans who have never played organized sports or competed in anything. 
3. Bad drivers
2. No turn on red signs
1. MC Lyte's voice

seven things that you neglect to do.
7. Pay my bills on time... for shame
6. Study for exams... smh
5. Cook more than once a week 
4. Exercise
3. Reply to texts, notifications on social networks, or emails in a timely fashion
2. Keep my car clean inside or out
1. Visit my grandparents more smh...

seven worldly material desires.
7. a closet full of oxfords and military boots
6. A new bike. Im refurbishing my mom's from the 70s currently.
5. Natural ability to play the guitar... currently taking lessons. 
4. A new car, I hate my Hyundai... not hate thats strong I dislike strongly my Hyundai
3. A cell phone that never freezes , crashes or drops calls
2. A second bedroom to our apartment
1. the new Kindle fire

seven guilty pleasures.
7. Love and Hip Hop ATL and NYC
6. Bad Girls Club
5. Chocolate donuts
4. Jolly ranchers
3. Jeggings
2. Girl Fight videos on youtube
1. FOOD TRUCKS!

seven things you love about love.
7. Waking up next to this face 

6. Someone to share my secrets, hopes, and dreams with must listen no matter how long winded I am haha

5. THE HIP HOP CHEF! yes ladies and gents he can cook and he does a damn good job.

4. Kisses after a bad day... kisses after a good day

3. Someone to laugh with, our sense of humor is the same which makes everyday a riot. 

2. Those eyes that see me for who I really am and no labels that society puts on us

1. His hugs which hug away all worry.

Black Tea Rinse (Locs)

Monday Must Haves: Pyrex

When I was single and living alone I cooked often. But I must say since I've been in a relationship I have been slacking *smacks back of own hand*. But Im back on my grind and committed to more home cooked meals. First things first though. TOOLS!

Pyrex with lids... doubles as cooking pans and storage for leftovers. Target was having a huge sale, I believe it lasts until 7/23. This pack of 3 was $19.67.

3 cups

6 cups

3 quarts

-Ash