My view. Point.

There are some things that really don't make sense to me.

Paying property tax. Why the hell do you need to pay taxes on something you already own?

Another would be school. I get it, they want you to be able to show you can commit, but taking these bullshit classes that have nothing to do with nursing... Ahhh make me want to pull my hair out. I could be spending that money on a flat. 

Oh, you want another? Alright, if you insist.

How about when people have different views/life style/anything than another person. Stop being such a bigot asshole and understand that everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Let people live. Let them live 197 thousand percent of who they really are! (I mean if you really are a bigot asshole than cool, so be it.) I get that some people are born with small brains, thus they have don't have the brain capacity to understand things to the fullest. I also get when people run their mouths because they don't understand something. You don't get it. Okay. Keep it to yourself. Someone wants to contaminate their lives with unhealthy habits and possibly dangerous to their health, let them be. 

The more you show your disapproval, the more people are going to stray away from you. You will constantly be surrounded be fake. Let's just say from experience, that is horribly exhausting. If people are afraid to show who they really are, what are you hiding? The shit you talk on someone else is a reflection of something that lays deep within you. "She's so bossy." or "He's such a flake." Look at your own being. Bet you are somewhat both of those as well.

Point: Cut out the negativity. The people, the thoughts and also the actions.

You will feel so much better. It's as if a weight is lifted from your being. 

Appreciate everything. (Even property tax, "electives that don't make sense" and bigot assholes. And no, I'm not judging. Just saying.)

-Ashley Nichole

Bath time!

I'd like to dedicate this post to some of my favorite bath products!

First up we have Tara Smith's, Wake The Root Shampoo and Conditioner.

The smell is amazing and it leaves your hair soft and shiny!

Check it out, Tara Smith Hair Care!

Next we have an amazing soap free body wash. Very gentle on the skin and very good for it as well. Cleans as it should! 

Soap Free!

 

And last but not least we have Onyx oil.

Great for your face and body.

Can be found here:

Buy it here!

Hope you try some of these!

They're great!

And a little treat from the dance party at Crossroads on Friday night.

(My neck still hurts from thrashing around.)

Nero- Promises

-Ashley Nichole

Baby.

I know as we grow older we think we're really old, but when I look back at these photos... I really think of my self as a baby. 

 

I'm glad I've grown from where I was, to where I am today.

But why I'm writing today is to express how irate I am.

My computer hit the shit and I have none, zip, zero, photos of the past.

I don't know, maybe it's a hidden blessing.

Maybe, just maybe it's Gods way of telling me it never happen.

He's telling me, I'm where I'm supposed to be.

I'm happy. 

I am me.

Film.

Ryan and I had the chance to be subjects for our friend Chris and his great photography skills. Under an old bridge in the West Bottoms, where in fact two bums were living and I was scared for my life, is where these were taken! Thanks again Chris.

To see more of Mr. Pycior's work:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chris_pants

This was a ton of fun,
Ashley Nichole

And you shall love it too.

Gotye feat. Kimbra- Somebody That I Used to Know

You're welcome,
Ashley Nichole

Thoughts and Things.

So my thrifting has been booming! I'd like to share a few of my great finds!

First, My Vintage 1950's Ray-Bans.

They were 98 cents and I had a coupon for 50% off.

Grand total: 49 cents.

I found some selling for $300!!!

Next

As we all get older we collect weird things. Mine is home furnishings/kitchen stuff.

Nothing I really need, but everything I want.

SO I found these little babies:

Fabienne Jouvin PuYi trays.

Selling for $185.

I found them for $2 each. BRAND NEW!

Total: $12

Wooohoooo! I love finding great things!

    On the other side of life, I started only working part-time as a merchandiser to go back to school. With E-Bay, school, being a visual merchandiser, catering and trying to fit in some CNA time, it's all a bit much. That's just me. Grass doesn't have time to grow under my feet. (Only in my yard and well, it's looking raaaaaather tall.)

   

Tell me about your great finds! I love hearing about great deals!

I love this weather,

Ashley Nichole

Penny, pinch this!

So I've started a new hobby of thrifting.
I have my own e-bay store and quite frankly it's doing rather well.
Helping me pay for school. Not such a bad idea on my part.
Along with my store I dogsit. Get my fulfillment of mans best friend for a week or so and get some pretty penny's.
Life's going well.
Ride the waves, be optimistic and what you want your life to be will come to you, but in a less obvious form than what you think.
Trust me.
Look back on your life from 3 years ago. If your not where you want to be, break your circle.
Breaking it as in the habit of your everyday life.
Do something different.
It's scary. I promise the life waiting for you is way. More. Fun.

Chin-up,
Ashley Nichole

Poop.

I'm going to take the time and bitch for the next 3 minutes, yes only 3.
Ready,GO:
•I hate existential breakdowns.
•I hate it when people don't pay for the things they've won on e-bay AFTER a bidding war with someone who was really going to pay for the damned thing.
•I hate corporate visits. I bust my bum alllll week so you can come in for 10 seconds, nod your head a little and leave without introducing yourself.
•I don't like getting older because my bones/muscles/brain power is nothing, NOTHING like it used to be.
And last but not least I don't like that my name isn't Mary Poppins or that I don't produce the same magical capabilities that she did/does.

2.34 seconds,
-Ashley Nichole

Ohhhkay.

I have a twitter.
A_Nichole_t
Follow me.
I have pictures.
Lol

-Ashley Nichole

Heat.

It's rather hot outside today. After riding my bike my legs feel like jello. Not in a good way. And I had to be at work at 5 am.
Overachiever.

He makes me the happiest!
-Ashley Nichole

Smack.

Like a cold, hard smack in the face.
That's exactly what it felt like.
Go ahead, read it....

"To fix the world, Ashley, you must first see it as broken.

I'm not so sure I'd go there,
    The Universe"

And so I thought to myself. And then I started thinking out loud.
It really bothered me.
Am I a pessimist? Do I dwell on the negative too much?
So in return to these thoughts I am now changing my point of view.
I am not here at forcefully try and change the world. I will though give positive thought and effort to making sure that I am happy and so are the people around me. So wherever I go I will make a difference in someone's life. Be it a compliment or a kind gesture.

Take that,
Ashley Nichole

Books.

So I bought 3 summer reads the other day, maybe I'll inspire someone to read them with me!
The first is "Kinship & Killing".


The second "One Day".


And last but not least is a a Charles Dickens multiple story book.
"A Tale of Two Cities" and "Great Expectations".

So it looks as tho I'll be keeping busy this summer. A little classic story here a love story there and a book about animals in different world religions.

I'll keep you posted,
-Ashley Nichole

Sand dolls.

http://www.bhldn.com/the-shop_collections_getaway_seaside-honeymoon/wreathed-laurel-barefoot-sandals
^
I need these.
If you know me at all you know barefoot is the only way to go when it gets warm!
Not want, but need.
Or maybe some a little less inexpensive.

Shhh-aaaat.
Ashley Nichole

Little hills.

You know what I wish?
I wish I could just put on a damed pair of jeans and a T-shirt and feel normal like the rest of the robots out there.
I wish I could eat fast food all the time and not give a damned about my body.
I wish I could of gone through life being niave.
Well, you know what... I'M MORE THAN THANKFUL!
I will never be "normal". I will never be a "bot".
The other night Ryan and I were running around like ourselves at a get-together. When we got home I told him I was glad we were weird.
His response: "Me too, and we don't even try."
He makes me smile.
A lot.

-Ashley Nichole

And.....
Been riding my bike a lot latley, it's fuuuun!
I have quite the vintage cup collection. It just keeps growing and growinggggggg.

At.

Where I'm at.
That is where I belong.
I've only once drempt of feeling this.
Here I am.
In the now.

A-huh. Shake it.

Metronomy - The Look from lorenzo fonda on Vimeo.

I just need to try harder. I think everyone does actually.

Come on, show some effort,
Ashley Nichole

Outside.

I get off work and get to my place of refuge.
I wash clothes with my washing machine that is about to go to rust heaven.
After, I cook some yams with ground cinnamon and sit outside on my back porch with my vitage wire patio furniture I acquired from my neighbors.
All while listening to Groove Armada in the sunshine.


I couldn't ask for anything more.
-Ashley Nichole

Dreams.

Dreams help make life bearable,
But other than dreams to help make life worth while would be....
Bad dreams.
They let you know that what you have is amazing.
Like when I awoke from a horrible one this morning.
I sat up in horrid, utter shock. I was so so very sad.
And then I realized it was only in my head. ( unless I'm great at sleep waking.)
So, thank you horrible, no good, very bad dream.
My life is just how I like it.

Sunshine and rainbows,
Ashley Nichole

Shews.

Like totally, I'm like, gonna wear socks with my sandals.
There. I said it.

Break 'en ouuta my mid-west boxxx.
-Ashole Nichole

Wright. Write. Right. In plain sight.

I had a dream I met Anne Frank.
She told me I could change the world.
She also told me to dream bigger than ever before.
Now I don't know about you but if Anne Frank of all people tells me to do something, by god I'm going to listen.
So tonight as I sit here I'm dreaming big. I'm filling out my damned resume to the fullest existent and my it's looking rather plush.

Dear Anne, ( that's right we're on a first name basis.)
I've taken everything you've said into consideration. You're right, my life is precious and I do need to dream bigger. I need to make sure I know my place.
I am second.
-Ashley Nichole

Yes, please!

Ryan made this font and banner for me and my little project.

Slllllooowwwwlllyyyyy things are underway.

Talk about a process.

-Ashley Nichole