enJOY it

an archived personal and craft blog from Elise Blaha Cripe.

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  • Meet the corner of my dresser. And my new mirror. And the official home of my favorite photo from my photography project last semester. It looks very yin and yang to me.

  • Tuesday is Craft Day. It is my day off. But Paul still has class. So it is just me, DVR and scraptastic. Wanted to do a little catch up share. Recent One Little Word pages for my 4×4 album: And sneak peeks for my Cupcake Scrapshop layouts: The most recent dare layout – "Use no…

  • My name: Elise. Four words: Energy, Elegant, Excellent, Egad! State/City: E-None / Eureka. Boy name: Ed. Girl name: Emma. Occupation: Extra. Something found in a kitchen: Elbow macaroni. Something you shout: Eureka! Erroneous! Something you look for in a guy/girl: Empathy. Something that is in your [scrap] room: Erasers, Envelopes, Extra odds and Ends. Place…

  • E: Oh babe, the cutest little dog came into work today. It was a little yellow lab that is only going to be 20 pounds.E: And right now it weighed six pounds.P: And it was a yellow lab?E: Yes, I think maybe a mini yellow lab.P: How old was it?E: I forgot to ask. But…

  • Making things today. Using my Cupcake kit. I am surprised at how easy it is to JUST USE THE KIT. That must mean it is a good kit. I have a newfound – double arm span amount – respect for those that work 40 hours a week and make stuff at the same time. These…

  • I think I have already used up this blog title before. I found out today that I can read on the bus without getting carsick. FANTASTIC. I am currently reading The Book Thief. This is another one that has taken me forever to get into. I am over halfway through now and know I will…

  • Yes, I know. And they are the most comfortable shoe I have worn since booties. I have what we like to call a commute to get to work. Involving cars, metros and buses. Involving waiting and paying. At first, this was cause for concern. But today, day two, I realized that this "get to work…

  • Did you know that Paper Source sells this? And have you noticed that all the display pieces are old tables and suitcases and stuff that looks antique? I learned this and much more important things at my first day of work today. I am a very tired but happy girl.

  • And you know what? It looks the same as every other haircut that I have ever received and paid more money for. Go Figure. Not going to lie, I was nervous to go to a new place where I did not know the hair dresser or have any recommendations. But finally I just said to…

  • Before you can understand Sunday you have to appreciate Saturday Night. And to do that, you must see the photo below. You must notice the extra large San Diego Zoo cup filled with Jack Jim Beam and Diet Coke. You must note that we are walking down stairs to Paul’s friend Wiley’s apartment to pre-party…