I'm the Kinda Girl Who...

*Loves to smile

*Has to have a clean house before going to bed {ie- kitchen, dog toys in their basket, etc}

*Doesn't trust easy

*Is horrible at making decisions

*Complains that she is fat while stuffing my face with pizza and froyo

*Should not be messed with when hungry or tired

*Never leaves the house without make-up on

*Despises talking on the phone. {Text me!}

*Rarely finishes a meal at a restaurant {Hello leftovers!}

*Thinks music is good for the soul

*Gets a pedicure just to sit in the amazing massage chairs

*Has a ridiculous love for coffee

*Is very much a morning person

*Hates being late

*Gets anxiety every now and then and worries about things she shouldn't

*Ridiculously spoils her fur-babies

*Enjoys the thrill of finding steals in the Clearance section of a store

SOML

{me and my sister}

Linking up with one of my favorites for the Blog Every Day in May Challenge! 

Story of My Life in 250 Words or Less

I'm Michelle. I was born in July of 1985 in Oceanside, California. My parents divorced when I was about 2 years old. My biological father has never been a part of my life, and honestly, I am okay with that. My mother re-married to the man I have always called my father, he adopted my sister and I. A big blessing for our family. I also have two 'little' brothers. Above all else, I love Jesus. Most of my childhood was spent in Florida so I consider myself a Floridian. I was the rebel-trouble child of our family. I practically partied my life away after graduating high school and made a lot of bad decisions. I went through more hard times then I think most people endure, it's also made me who I am today. I never truly had a best friend growing up, just always a bunch of friends. I have horrible communication skills due to my childhood. It's affected everything and I never realized this til I got married. I am quiet and laid back. But I do stress myself out too easily. I have this strong connection with the beach, Cali girl at heart. I am a Kappa Delta lady, AOT. I had a cupcake business for about 6 months and I hope to pursue that again. It's still and always will be my dream job. I married the love of my life June 2, 2012. We currently live in Hawaii with our two fur-children, Jax and Jedi. I am happy and blessed.

Linking up with The Paper Mama for her Self Photo Challenge!

{trying on my maid of honor dress!}

Obsessing over... Hummus; how amazing the concerts I went to this weekend were!

Working on... my workout/food schedule for the week; wedding planning stuff for the sister.

Thinking about... chocolate, the week ahead of me and why on earth are fish oil pills ginormous?!

Anticipating... April. Hawaii. Soldier Boy. Enough said.

Listening to... Hunter Hayes-Storm Warning; Colbie Caillat-Brighter Than the Sun

Eating... healthy and loving it. Today's lunch/snacks: veggie burger with hummus and spinach; baby applesauce (what?! it has no corn syrup!); rice cakes.

Wishing... I could find a part time job. The economy and living in Orlando aren't helping matters.

True Life: I am a Blogger.

 Y'all are probably thinking...

DUH.

LOL. 

For my new followers I thought it'd be fun to link up with Fabulous But Evil and Mrs. Monologues

My blog is titled 'Living a Life of Love' because that is what I strive to do. It isn't easy. Many of us, myself included, are selfish and only think of themselves. I have always been a giver. Even after many have shattered my heart into a billion pieces, God put it back together, and has allowed me to continue to give my love. This blog is basically about all the people/things I love:

I love sweet baby Jesus.
I am a Christian, believing I was saved by Grace through Him alone.
The most amazing love one could ever have is the unfailing love of a gracious Father.
Nothing.Is.Better.Than.That.

I love my furchild.
Many of you know JAX.
My crazy, challenging, loving baby boy.
You can read more about him HERE.

I am an avid lover of Dr. Pepper and cupcakes.

I have my own business- Michabella's Cupcakery.

I have a serious shopping problem.

I love the beach, vampires, tattoos, and country country music.

I am very down to earth and am on the quiet side.
{Until you get a few drinks in me, then I can be quite the social butterfly.}


Life is random. So am I.

I love all of you.

xoxo.




Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier. -Mother Teresa

Breaking The Ice Ice Baby

Link up HERE

I have some new followers so I thought this would be fun for y'all to know a lil bit more about me!

1) Tell one thing not many people know about you.

I like cupcakes. Oh wait... Hmm well I am 25 (1/2), I have money problems due to an obsession with fashion/shopping and therefore I live with my parents and have some debt.

2) If you HAD to change your first name, what would you change it to?

If I had to? Probably Makenzie or Isabella.

3) What are your 3 favorite songs of the moment?

Blake Shelton - Honey Bee

The Civil Wars - Barton Hollow

Pistol Annies - Hell on Heels

4) List 3 goals on your life's to-do list:

- Get a big girl job so I can pay off debt

-Get married

-Have or adopt children other than my furbaby

5) What is one of your favorite quotes?

I have WAY too many favorites! So I will share my current fave:

God doesn't give you the people you want, he gives you the people you need, to help you, to hurt you, to leave you, to love you, to make you into the person you were meant to be!

6) Fill in the blank:  If I had an extra 10 dollars to spend . . I would buy __________?

Fro-yo for me and a friend!

7) What’s your birth date?

July 15. It's coming up!!! Hint Hint. Wink Wink.

8) Do you have a hidden talent and if so what is it?

Baking cupcakes. Oh crap, that's not hidden anymore is it? I have always wanted to go to school to be a professional make up artist. I love make up and love making over others faces. Unless you smoke. That's just nasty. I had to make over some womens faces at Clinique and that was pure torture.

9) What do you think of when you hear the word "blue"?

Blueeeee Mooooon. Yes, I just serenaded you. Blue Moon is also a wonderful beer.

10) Finish this thought:  I need . . . 

To use the restroom, seriously. This is really funny because Aly @ Analyze This answered the same thing. Drank too much coffee and water already! 

YOUR TURN!

ABC's of Me!

A. Age: 25
B. Bed size: QUEEN :)
C. Chore you hate: Putting away the dishes and picking up poop in the backyard...ick.
D. Dogs: Jax!

E. Essential start to your day: COFFEE
F. Favorite color: Black; Army/Olive Green; Dark Purple
G. Gold or silver: Def silver/white gold/platinum
H. Height: 5'2 1/2...and yes I am tall enough to ride the rides at theme parks.
I. Instruments you play: I used to play the clarinet. I even won some superior awards. Too bad my scrapbook got lost when my parents remodeled otherwise I would have had some GREAT photos to share!
J. Job title: "Receptionist" but hopefully that'll be changing to fit more of what I do...administrative assistant.
K. Kids: Negative. But hopefully some day.
L. Live: FLO-RIDA
M. Mom’s name: Eva
N. Nicknames: Misch, Shelly, Milly, Michabella
O. Overnight hospital stays: A couple years ago I had a kidney infection and had to stay overnight but it was for less than 24hrs.
P. Pet peeve: People who refuse to replace things like the toilet paper or clean up after themselves; when someone doesn't put their blinker on to let others know they are turning; being late/late people; arrogant people; i'll just stop here.
Q. Quote from a movie/show: Oh man...I love movie quotes. 10 pts for knowing these: "Your killin' me smalls!" "Idk if you know this but...I'm kind of a big deal" "So long, gay boys!"
R. Righty or Lefty: Righty!
S. Siblings: A sister and two brothers. I am the oldest.

T. Time you wake up: Between 6:10-6:30am M-F; I try to sleep later on the weekends but Jax wakes me up.
U. Underwear: I like the comfortable kind...All my undies are from Victoria's Secret. I love the PINK collection.
V. Vegetables you dislike: PEAS! Ewwwww.
W. What makes you run late: Choosing to sleep in a little longer and forgetting to set an alarm; traffic; having one of those "Idk what to wear" days.
X. X-rays you’ve had: My teeth have been x-rayed numerous times. I was in braces for 5 years. I also got an x-ray on my tailbone. Supposedly it curves in too much causing me to always have back pain.
Y. Yummy food you make: CUPCAKES. Duh. I am not much of a cook.
Z. Zoo animal favorite: Kittys! AKA-Lions
 
Now you know my ABC's....

Get to Know Me

{Why did you create your blog?}

To journal about my life, inspirations, lil treasures, cupcakes, faith and love. Never thought blogging would have such an impact on my life as it has in the past year. BEST.THING.EVER.

{What kind of blogs do you follow?}

I follow all different types of blogs! I follow blogs that I can relate to the author. I follow creative and fashion blogs, cupcake/baking blogs, and blogs about faith. I love to follow blogs that I can carry on conversations with outside of Blogger about life, love, whatever! That's where the friendships are made.

{Favorite makeup brands?}

Having been a Clinique Consultant, Clinique is my FAVORITE! Victoria's Secret lip glosses are another fav. and not just because they taste good.

{Favorite clothing brands?}

I have many favorites but they are not in my budget. The popular brands in my closet are: Forever 21, Old Navy, H&M.

{Your indispensable make-up product?}

Well, I don't have just one. Mascara, eye liner, eye-brow liner and bronzer.

{Your favorite color?}

Black. It never goes out of style. Goes with just about anything. I do have color crushes for each season. I can't wait to wear bright colors come Spring!

{Your perfume?}

Depends on my mood, where I am going, who I am going with. My everyday work perfume is Betsey Johnson. If I am going on a date I will normally wear CD J'adore. Sometimes I'll spice it up with some Juicy Couture. Rawr.

{Favorite film?}

Am I seriously only suppose to post one? That's just impossible. But if my life were on the line and I was asked this question... It would be Pride & Prejudice. ALL.TIME.FAVORITE.

{What country would you like to visit and why?}

Oh how I would love to backpack through Europe!!!! Is that a country? Don't laugh at the slow kid alright. Austrailia would be awesome too.

{Write your own question and answer it yourself - What's your dream job?}

Fabulous question! That'll be answered Thursday. Hint hint. Wink wink. Nudge nudge.

{Got this idea from A Hasty Life. Play along!}