Taking it to a new level

I'm a woman who is a sucker for anything pretty, sparkles, twinkles, shines, you get the idea. The girl who did my makeup for my wedding posted something on facebook about being a "stylist" for Stella & Dot, a company I had never heard of before. I checked out the page and low and behold it was fabulous JEWELRYl pretty, sparkly, shiny jewelry. It immediately reminded me of my favorite store Anthropologie and I told her to put me down for hosting a "trunk show." 

 

I had a Sunday brunch and my friends and family came over and we tried on jewelry, ate fresh, yummy breads and chit chatted. Little did I know I was about to walk away with $265 of free jewelry. I couldn't believe it, as if having parties and hanging out with the girls doesn't make me happy enough but then I got free jewelry. It was love at first site, I signed up to be a stylist a week later.

This is definitely taking my hobbies to a new level. I fill my spare time with scrapbooking, photography and the occasional charity work but now I'm essentially running a business. This is some commitment...to myself. And yes, I am a business owner because that is how the United States is going to tax me, so you know its for real.

Oh yeah, Tina Fey was wearing Stella & Dot jewelry on last week's new episode of 30 Rock. I don't really believe in signs but if I did, that would be one.

Pathetic

Was August really my last post?? Sadly, I'm reporting I quit the 365 project. I did pretty well at taking a picture everyday but it was just too frustrating. My "mentor" tried to get me to make the 6 month mark but I was sick 2 days in a row and never left the house and decided to officially quit. It was relatively liberating.

Bowling for Boobies was fantastic! Thank you so much to everyone that enduring my begging and harassment. I raised $777.52 and the whole event raised I believe over $11,000 for the charity. We came in second place. Oh yeah more importantly I bowled a TWENTY FIVE. I didn't play that badly on my 30th birthday.

I'm looking into beginning a new venture soon with Stella & Dot. I'm hosting a party for stylist next week and might attend an informational session. I've been looking for something like this to do on the side for quite sometime so :fingers crossed: that I like the company and what it offers.

Busted

Corey, Dana and I will be Bowling for Boobies for the Busted Foundation! I definitely needed something new to satisfy my OCD for list-making and organizing. Thank you to Mom, Mom-in-Law, Erin, Debra and Andrew for your donations on Day 1 :) We're planning on some additional fund raising events at FD Subs and possibly the Firkin. Team Waldron has definitely spent enough money there over the years maybe they can help us give back ;)

Check out my page and share with friends and family, thanks!
http://www.firstgiving.com/monicahaley

Oh yeah team name suggestions are welcome!

Addicted

Summer has been busy! In addition to the weddings 

and being a co-maid of honor which means organizing a bridal shower

and going go down the shore and eating delicious Surf Taco and playing with the nephew

I have been addicted to stupid Foursquare and getting mayorships and badges!

I need to get my scrapbooking act back together and then I should have some creative posts soon. In the meantime I'll be watching Big Brother and Jersey Shore and checking in places.

Can I check into my own blog?

365 Calendar Update

Keeping up with the 360 calendar has been fun, a challenge and easy all rolled into one. I started May 23rd and so far I have not forgotten to take a picture each day so I think I'm getting into the habit.

If you feel like taking a peek at what I've been up to (please do) here's my ShutterCal Calendar.

Some of my favorite activities include:
Lauren's Bridal Shower
Meeting baby Elizabeth
Pomme Frites
Zane Lamprey
Rafting
Jim Jeffries


In the meantime Corey's got me involved in some 4 day detox, hence the visit to the Trenton Farmers Market. So far I survived Day 1. We'll see how long I last...