Fresh New Start

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Sometimes a fresh new start is needed when we want a bit of change. I get that feeling a few times a year. These changes go from small to big. Sometimes I can get my fix by cutting or dying my hair, but sometimes I'll change something here and there at home. I've been searching "Home"  stuff on Pinterest lately and found so many DIY ideas, and colors of paint that I fell in love with. Thinking of all these ideas to work on for my summer break! Here a few links to help with finding the perfect change for you:

First stop furniture:
Furniture.com is a great place to search for new pieces of furniture if you are looking for a bit of change in that way. They provide a one-stop-shopping experience for furniture. For those that are on a budget and looking to save they have a handy search tool for local sales in your area. They offer furniture for living room space to mattresses. Literally a one-stop-shopping experience. Looking for more tips for the home check out their Tips and Trends section.

Here are a few items that I loved:

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(this funky rug)

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DIY:

Hexagonal Shape Self-Adhesive Mirror Stickers 12PCS for $9.99. Love the ceiling!

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3D Self-Adhesive Wall Stickers OMG! Fake brick looking wall, pretty cool! Only $31.76 and in different colors too. Link below...

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Paint:

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Goodbye 2016 and Hello 2017 (another 365 days in the books)

#2016bestnine

I have to say this 2016 was one great year! Yes, we have our ups and downs in life and decisions we should of thought twice about, but no regrets. We learn from it and move on. I attended a yoga class the other day and I loved what the instructor said about making New Year Resolutions. She started off saying that people usually make them and sadly not complete them (I sadly have to say that is me). Then she suggested to not make them to take life a day at a time not regretting what we do, but learning to help one self grow to be a better person. I had never thought about starting the New Year off that way. I usually try to make a plan to accomplish, but sadly not completing most of the tasks. So this is what I am going to do... I will be happier, less stressed. Taking it one day at a time and just just living and stop saying I can't do things with out trying first. I need to listen to what I myself tell my own students, "just try before giving up".

Things that were the most memorable in 2016:

1. Ella was born!
2. Swam a 1.2 mile swim in the Moody Gardens Bay for Ironman Galveston
3. Christmas Cruise with the family #ortizholtkampfamily
4. Changed jobs (switched districts)
5. Meet Robert Schwartzman again lol :)
6. Ran 22 miles (almost finished the Houston Marathon)
7. Ran the Relay portion for the Ironman in Lubbock "Hispanic Don't Panic"
8. Went on a few dates
9. Bought a Guinea Pig for my classroom.
10. Became an Aunt for the 2nd time! Ella :)

Life As I Know It...

Hello to all!

I know that BHYL has been on very long leave of absence, but I believe it is time to get this thingy up and running again. First things first lots has happened in this little ladies life. I am graduating in December and I can't be anymore excited, I feel like I've been in school forever. My last student teaching observation is coming up in a less than 2 weeks. My amazing sister and brother in law are having their first baby boy very soon! Can't wait to carry baby Owen, and be the most awesome aunt that a kid could have! Oh and much, much more, but will be shared soon enough. Thought I should share a photo of this handsome fella!

(Todd is ready for this Houston heat to be over and have cooler weather to wear his sweater)

Bye for now, but will be continued...

3 Days of Celebration

This past Friday I turned 24! I can not believe how fast time passes when you are having fun. To start off the celebration I started with an early morning movie to see Resident Evil with the family, went to work and had a nice dinner with the family. Saturday I was really surprised with an awesome 20's Murder Mystery Surprise Party hosted my awesome sister and brother-in-law and to end the celebration went to High Tea at the St. Regis which was an amazing experience. Thanks to my amazing family and friends for an awesome birthday weekend and all the birthday wishes!

Life Update/Monday Favorites

Hello! These past few weeks have been a bit crazy. Trying to get back into the swings of thing of being back in school and working two part-time jobs which has left little time for anything else outside of my bubble, I have especially been neglecting my blog, but no more! Here are a few things that I've been eying lately:

 Things Neatly Organized

Lovely embroidered dresses

DIY Mini Tents

Messy Hair

This desk area

The New Season of Doctor Who

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1. Pool Time before school starts up again

2. Yummy Gelato

3. Tomato Soup

4. Snack time while driving to work

5. Bob Dylan

6. My new Sugar Skull stamp from Paper Source

7. Izze

8. My new scarf & I

9. & 10. New Earring from the Etsy Shop  

11. Lunch with Mama O

12. Museum of Fine Arts Houston

13. Hydrangeas

14. Free Dynamo Slam at Denny's

15. Wreath making

16. New watch from Anthro

17. Ferris Wheel in Kemah

18. Mama O & I in Jail in Kemah

19. & lastly ME.

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