SO much CUTE!

I swear...one day I'll be a decent blogger....

But, for now, LOOK at this kickstarter project...Kim from Oborocharms is trying to raise some funds so she can keep producing her ADORABLE owl plushies.  I'll be sending a little bit of money her way on payday just because I love her stuff!  Plus, if you donate, you get a free gift, come on now!  Support the crafters/small business/makers of adorable things!

Owl Plushie KickStarter!

A New Hobby?

Okay, so, it's not really a new hobby, since I've been a doll collector for years. Ever since my step-mom gave me the first "Happy Holiday Barbie" I've been a fan of collectible dolls. I used to limit it to Barbies, but then I branched out into other, random dolls. A few years ago, I discovered Jun Planning dolls...Pullips, and the like. I LOVE them. I've got several and I don't think I'll ever get rid of the few that I have left at this time. I've also got a herd of Monster High dolls, some Liv dolls, 12 inch Sideshow figures, and Tonners...plus a few more than I'm probably forgetting.

When I first got involved in Pullips, I never thought I'd spend more than $100 on a doll. Then I ran across pics of Asian Ball-Joint dolls. *drool* OMG, some of them are so gorgeous, but I never thought about getting one. Well, never REALLY thought about it. A couple of weeks ago, I caved and bought a Fairyland Puki Puki...and I'm in love. OMG, she's adorable!


Now, I'm fully-involved in a BJD forum, I'm in the process of paying for my first SD-sized doll, and I have an ever-growing want list. The prospect of customizing them is appealing, though I'm terrified to take a paintbrush to anything, so it'll take a LONG time for that to happen. I'm definitely excited to get my hands on my new boy though, I can't wait to try my hand at re-stringing, wig-changing, and eye-swapping.

Anyway, so, there we go. New hobby! YAY!

Good Times

FINALLY! On January 13th, exactly 8 months after our wedding day, my husband is a permanent resident of the US!! SO excited to finally be living in the same country...it's fantastic. Also, my general outlook on life has greatly improved with his arrival in the country, so things are starting to really look up. I've decided that I'm going to keep this blog up to date, probably post once a week or so, and use it to ramble about my awesome hobbies. My life isn't all that interesting, but I have the hobbies of a 9-year-old girl and the paycheck of a 30-year-old woman, so fun things happen! Expect to see lots of rambling about toys, video games, comic books, etc...hopefully I can keep some people's interest for a little while. I think it'll be nice to have another female input when it comes to comic books and video games. It can be a little hard for newcomers to navigate the boy-centric world of the comic shop/game store!

So yeah, that's it for now, but within the next few days I'll be picking it up again. I got a ton of new stuff for Christmas, so get ready! ^_^

AVON Calling!

A couple of years back, I tried my hand at selling Avon, and it actually went pretty well. I just did it to make a few extra dollars and get a discount on my own make up. When I moved to VT, I stopped selling until I could get myself situated. So now, almost 2 years later, I'm situated and back up and running.

I honestly LOVE selling Avon. The products are awesome, they're fantastic quality, affordable prices, and fast delivery. Also, Avon promotes a lot of amazing charities, including two that are dear to me, breast cancer research and domestic violence prevention.

GONE are the days of the typical "Avon Calling!" simple door-to-door approach of selling. Reps are able to utilize the full power of the internet to reach customers from all over! I can sell to my mom back at home, and the ladies in the office here! Direct delivery orders are placed through my website and are sent straight to the customer for a very low shipping cost (FREE if the order is over $30). Online ordering is easy with a credit/debit card and we also accept PayPal!

Also, stop thinking of Avon as just a make up business. Aside from the cosmetics, there are PLENTY of products for everyone...men, women, and children. The ANEW brand is an enormous line of scientifically-proven skincare, MARK is a cosmetic/fashion line for young adults, TinyTillia is the brand-new infant line, and there are plenty of products for the home!

So, here you have it...no matter where you are, I'M your local Avon lady! Feel free to send me a text or an email if you're around here, or go straight to my website if you want to place a direct order. I want this business to grow, and I need your help! PLUS, if you want to make a few extra dollars or if you need a little extra help reaching a financial goal, let me know! I can help you get started with your own business, and it's soooo easy to get started.

Contact Me:

mandymhall@gmail.com
802-777-9573
www.youravon.com/mandymhall

New Job!

So, I've been working in a dungeon for the past year and a half...no, seriously. No windows, regulated breaks, too much overtime, insane workload, and a manager with a whip. Okay, maybe not that last part...maybe.

BUT, I started a new job last week, and it's above ground, with windows! I have my own cubicle, my own computer, my own spaaaaaace. It's fantastic. I am still in training, but next week I get to move to my own area. I feel pretty confident that I won't have much trouble when I get started. No more than any other noob. I absolutely cannot WAIT to get into that cubicle. After a year and a half of drab, dirty, desk-hopping, impersonal, slavery...I want picture frames, memo boards, plants, an obnoxiously bright pencil cup, a pink stapler, and a pony or two to cheer me on as I guide disgruntled customers through their eBanking woes. Seriously. I cannot wait. Never thought I'd be so excited over a cubey and a window!

Here we go again!

Okay...so, I forgot about this thing again! I'm really going to see if I can do a better job of keeping up with it now. You know, more than once every 2 years!

To celebrate my renewed interest in blogging for myself, not just reading other people's posts, I figured I'd use this space to advertise for a good friend of mine and her growing photography business. Paige Anderson Photography is having an amazing giveaway on her own blog, and I'd LOVE to have her take my pic again! She does a fantastic job and EVERYBODY should give her stuff a look-see!

Paige Anderson Photography - Blogspot!

and go "Like" her Facebook, while you're at it!

Mandypalooza - 2009

Wow...I haven't been here in a while, kinda forgot about it until today when I needed to post that list, lol!! For anybody that's interested, May was a suck month. Entirely, I'm glad it's gone and won't be back for another year >.< Through the course of the month my dryer broke, my AC broke, I lost 2 cats and 3 dogs, my floor got soaked and rotted in my hallway, Chris' hours got cut back at the school, and I've generally just not had a good time with it.

BUT....all that crap is over and it is a new month. Welcome, June!!!

It's time to start Mandypalooza, the yearly, month-long celebration of the wonder that isME! LMAO! So far, 4 days into it....things are going okay...GRAND in comparison, lol!!!

Sadly, I do NOT get to be off on my birtday because SOMEONE else who shall remain nameless, asked for the entire week off. So, I'll be stuck here, working for the entire week. WHATEV!! I do get to go to Holly's house this weekend, and that'll be made of Win...so, all is well! There will be much cake, captain, and alfredo! hahahaha! There are doll pictures to be taken, movies to be watched, rock stars to fantasize about, and music to be danced to!! Is it Friday yet?!?!

We're trying to get together a D-Trip to Santa Fe...so this weekend Holly and I will have to decide what weekend SHE is able to come here because I want ALL my D's with me! Also want to work up a trip to the coast with mom. She needs a vacation as badly as I do! Girls only please!

Already got my first gift, from the wonderful Julie down in Orlando. It arrived on June 1st, so I count it as my first birthday gift, lol! It totally made my day, she's such a sweetheart!!!

Anyway, long story short...It's Mah Birfday!!!!! All month long!!! Gifts will be accepted daily/weekly...however you see fit :)