It's Okay. Bad Blogger. Other Stuff You Just Might Want to Click.

Hi guys!! 


So, I'm still running a little (okay, a lot) low on sleep, and am very behind on emails, but our house is finally almost a home. I promise pictures tomorrow. I'd show you some today, but the windows are all covered by grandma curtains (why can't I get away from those??), so I'm spending the day sewing.

Anyway, I thought it would be fun to link up for It's Okay Thursday.

It's okay...

... That I forgot to take "before" pictures of our house.

... That I am a walking zombie.

... That I'm a little nervous to start the new job.

... That I still can't navigate my way around an American grocery store. Germany, I miss you.

... That I probably smell like fish food because I forgot to shower. Don't worry, I'll shower before I go out in public. Maybe. No, I will.

And... it's okay that I'm leaving you all with a giveaway. Shane is giving away a medium ad space for August and a $15 credit to her etsy shop. Note: both mandatory entries must be completed in order to win. Giveaway is open to US residents only and will close on Monday evening.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

It's Okay.

Ahoy, there, maties!! Pirate speak. It's awesome. If you're wondering why I come up with lame ways to start every post, this is why: I feel like it's rude not to say hello. If you're taking the time to read my blog, you deserve a greeting of some sort, right? And... I feel like it's boring to just say, "hello," or, "hey guys," every single day. Maybe I'm a weirdo, but I like variety. 

Anyway, I see this "It's okay" thing on Whitney's blog a lot, and today I'm having one of those days. I figured, hey, why don't I make it "okay" to have a crappy day and a ton to complain about by writing it off as an "It's okay" post? Genius. Before I begin, I would like to point out that that may or may not be what I am doing with this post, so read at your own risk.
It's okay....that I wanted to punch a 16-year-old in the face today. Actually, make that two. I wanted to punch two 16-year-olds in the face. The picture below is what they would have seen if I didn't have such awesome self-control. And if there was no such thing as prison. Disregard the incredibly threatening old lady curtains, please. 

that I am tempted to eat my arm because I'm so hungry. Didn't get anything to eat today. Don't know why I'm sitting at my computer instead of standing over the stove. Oh, wait, yes I do...

that I hate cooking and think that it's stupid that it's the "woman's" job. Let's be honest here. My husband does a lot of the cooking around here because, quite honestly, I'm a crappy housewife. I hate the kitchen. And I hate making sandwiches. 

viathat I miss being in the United States where it's socially acceptable to drive half a block instead of walk it. Not that I have a car here, but if I did and I did that, people would think I was on crack. 

that I came home and went straight for the chocolate. Now, normally, I'm not a chocolate eater. Today was a chocolate day. That should tell you one of two things. It was either a) a super crappy day, or b) our kitchen is out of food and I was too lazy to go grocery shopping, and chocolate was the only thing that was easily accessible and edible. Unless you count paper, but I'm not five years old anymore. 

viathat I didn't go grocery shopping. Yep, it was b. that I ate paper when I was five years old. I had to address the issue. Don't worry, it didn't damage me at all. And... I'm sure that I looked at least as cute as that little monster when I was eating it, which makes it okay. 

via

It's Okay.

Hiiiiiiii!!!!!!!!! So... I stole this idea from Whitney. I wasn't feeling creative enough on this gloomy Monday to come up with my own awesome post idea. But... IT'S OKAY! 

1. It's okay that this is our Christmas tree. Give us a break. We're living on like, slave wages here. All we could afford is a 5 EUR tree and some ornaments made out of an old t-shirt and potpourri. Yeah, I got creative.

2. It's okay that I spent a total of 3,50 EUR on Christmas decorations. Yep, you read that right. I got these two little beauties for super cheap! And no, I am not embarrassed that they look like something my granny would buy. 3. It's okay that I think Germans are grumpy. Because they totally can be, you know. I guess Americans can be too, we're just not as "in your face" about it. 

4. It's okay that I'm obsessed with candles. It's Christmas time, and honestly - who doesn't love their house smelling all Christmasy? 5. It's okay that as soon as I get home from anywhere I take off my pants... and put on sweatpants. Sheesh. Get your minds out of the gutter! 6. It's okay that I am lazy sometimes. 

source7. It's okay that, in order to keep my sanity, I have to go on outings. Hubby pointed this out, and it's true - I have to get out of the house and DO something, or else I get grumpy/crazy. 8. It's okay that cooking is not my favorite. Hubby can cook, why should I have to do something I don't enjoy all the time? I shouldn't - and he agrees with me. win/win. 

source9. It's okay that I'm behind on laundry. We can't all be superwoman. Besides, I put up a 90cm Christmas tree today... that deserves some recognition, right?! Right. 10. It's okay that my pictures aren't fabulous today. Because I'm irresponsible and forgot to charge the camera. Oops. So half of these are iPhone pics, and the other half were found on Google. That's how I roll. 

11. It's okay that I'm literally DYING to draw a winner for my F21 giveaway. But... I have to wait. Go ahead, enter. You know you want to. Just click on the pic, and it will take you there.

HAPPY MONDAY!