June Mini-Goals

                                       


Now that is officially, full fledged SUMMERTIME, it's time to set some goals and make the most of what will probably be my last summer vacation.

I've thought a ton about what I wanted to accomplish this month, and I realized I want to use this free time to do all the things I've been putting off the rest of the year. 

1. Watch more documentaries

We live in an age where knowledge is so easily accessible, and yet I feel I haven't been taking advantage of it. I want to watch more documentaries and learn more about the world. I'm a huge trash tv junkie, and while I will never give up my overly dramatic shows, I should definitely get some quality stuff in my brain too!


2.  Be Active 30 Minutes/Day

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I've actually been doing really well, health-wise and I want to stay on track. Our pool is open and it feels so nice to be out and moving. Plus, my body has never felt so good! I feel stronger and my back is not in so much pain. Also, getting a quick 15-minute workout each morning has really set the mood for my days and motivates me to get out of bed. Let's keep it up in June!


3. Post 3 Book Reviews

I'm loving reviewing books for this blog and I realized I have a huge passion for talking about books. I've been looking into careers where I can put my love for books to use, but for now, I really want to improve my reviewing and talk about books with as many people as possible! It's just so nice to connect with so many cool people who just GET IT. I really want to work more book reviews and bookish things into my life.


4. Take some #SummerVibes pictures

Summer is such a magical time. Everything is a little bit brighter and lot more free. I want to take advantage of this by capturing all the best summery moments to remind myself of how great life can be. I made a list in my planner of a few summer ideas and I can't wait to share some of them this summer.

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5. Hit the Pool!

I love the pool and now that our apartment has it open, and I can visit the college pool as an alumni, I really should take advantage of it. Not only is it an excellent workout, it's so relaxing to be in the water, especially in the Texas heat!!


What are your summer goals for June? Let's chat about it!



Always, Raineedayze

Computer Building and IGGPPCamp

I've had such an excellent time since we last recapped and I have so many updates!

Last Saturday night, I built my first ever gaming rig! It was so awesome and I had an absolute blast making it. All the hard work paid off the moment the lights turned on! I really wanted to make my entire setup D.Va themed, so this was an incredible start.

Jonathan surprised me with a D.Va gaming mouse and mousepad and we also added a dual monitor display, which has been life-changing!


This past weekend, I was able to really utilize my new computer since IGGPPCamp was happening! If you aren't familiar, IGGPPCamp is run by the lovely ladies of The International Geek Girl Pen Pals Club every year. This event includes sorting into Troops, twitter chats, watchalongs, hangouts, and just gathering to celebrate being a geeky girl with other geeky girls. The great thing is, it's like summer camp but without leaving your home!

  #igglebugs scavenger hunt! Percy Jackson watchalong, hosted by my troop #TroopChimera #iggppcamp #trooppride

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We had such a blast this year! I was in Troop Chimera and I made so many great friends! I was so bummed when it ended but now I have some awesome people to connect with forever!

Due to all the excitement, I've been slacking a bit on my reading but I'm excited to jump back in, especially since I still have to finish our book club read of the month! 

Other cool things that have happened this month:

I met some really awesome Sailor Scouts on International Sailor Moon Day!

So much good food!!

 

   

First Day of #iggppcamp: Camp Breakfast. Awesome recipe by @justcombined. ♡

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I had an absolute blast and I'm so glad to have made so many great memories!


What have you guys been up to? Let's chat in the comments or tweet me @raineedayze!




Always, Raineedayze

Vacation Recap: Part Deux

Hey guys!

My blog has been a little on the back burner lately, but there was an actual reason aside from the fact that I am literal trash.

I actually just got back Monday from a camping vacation that I took with Jonathan and some lovely friends. Normally, we try to go camping once a year at least with our friends, who own a cabin a couple ours from here right next to the river. However, since we are all adulting and trying to make ends meet, it can be a little difficult to find the time that everyone has off.

Luckily, this trip brought together so many people and we had an absolute blast. In total, there were 11 people, and we had an absolute blast playing board games, swimming in the river, and overall relaxing. 

Panoramic view

This rest of the week has been me getting used to not having a job and reconnecting with my hobbies. I finally got a great sketch program on my tablet and finally made a graphic for Online Tea Party, which will be unveiled this week on my Instagram along with the title of next month's read! Be sure to follow me in the link so you can join in on the fun!

I also bought a new backpack to ease the anxiety of starting Senior year of university in August. I'm just so happy to finally be finished with school and can't wait to not have to worry about it. 

Obv not my photo, but the bag is the same!

I've been watching a lot more TV and playing way more games but I'll cover that more in my July Recap, so be on the lookout for that. 

Anyways, just thought I would leave you guys with a little update so you don't forget me!

Always, Raineedayze

Vacation Recap

Happy July my doods!

I just got back from vacation and I had an absolute blast! This will affect my June Wrap-Up/July Goals posts so expect them, just a little later. 

Last week, my dad, sister, grandma, and cousin came down to see me and Jonathan. We took a trip to Six Flags the day after and we had an absolute blast. I am not the biggest fan of amusement parks, mostly because I am not a fan of roller coasters, heights, etc. I'm a huge chicken.

But, I am a HUGE fan of gift shops and food, so Jonathan and I took a really long shopping excursion around the park and he bought me a bunch of cute things. I also ate a ton of yummy, overpriced food and rode the Spinsanity (tilt-a-whirl) about 50 times. It was so fun!

And then my dad almost broke the Batman ride.

After we had lunch, we went back inside the park and my dad decided to get on the Batman ride. Now, my dad is not an easily scared guy, but spinning rides make him woozy. So, here's a video of what the Batman ride does.

                       

So, this was already a bad idea, especially after chicken salad, but my dad, not one to back down from a challenge, was ready to go anyway. Apparently, my dad started making weird heaving noises and faces and THE PARK HAD TO STOP THE RIDE because they thought he was dying. He survived, and was so red after he got off the ride! It will definitely be something to make fun of him for, forever.

Dad, Sister, Cousin, Grandma

Also, my grandma rode the Superman! On her 70th birthday as well. Go grandma!

Thursday, my family left back home and Jon and I took the day to relax. Friday, we went to SeaWorld since we rarely use our passes, and spent the entire day in the lagoon. 

I have a nice tan, a relaxed mindset, and am glad to be back!

Hope you are all enjoying your summers!

Always, Raineedayze

5 Fandom Friday: My Summer Bucket List

Happy 5 Fandom Friday ya'll!

This week, we are talking about our summer bucket lists!


                                     

I love summer. I love the freedom, the cute clothes, the warm weather. Summertime is its own feeling.


Even though I am now "technically" an adult, I still get a huge surge of energy when summer comes around. However, making plans while factoring in work, both mine and Jonathan's, can be a little bit difficult. We have to plan things out pretty far in advance to make sure it goes through.

As a lover of lists, I have plenty of activities and events that I would like to do this summer, both with Jonathan and solo. Here are my top 5!


5. Camp out with my telescope

      For Christmas, Jonathan got me a portable telescope with a backpack carrying case. Since then, it's been in it's case, in my closet, gathering dust. I hope I can finally be able to camp out and observe the stars. The scope also came with a sky map and I would love to identify at least one constellation!

4. Try a Freakshake

                                           


     I blame Kristin for this one. After seeing her post about Black Tap, I became obsessed with finding a place here that sells them. So far, no luck, but if I can't find one in San Antonio, I've decided to just make my own. Either way, this will be the summer of freakshakes! They are so cool and I just love the idea of going all out on dessert!


3. Pool Day

     I FINALLY HAVE A CUTE SWIMSUIT! I want to have a whole day at the pool, with my summer hat and heart-shaped sunglasses. I may not live near a beach, but I sure as heck can enjoy the summertime splash of a cold pool!

2. Dollar Movie Marathon

     I love the dollar theater. We happen to have an excellent one here in SA. I would love to spend a day watching 2 or 3 movies, back to back. A cute date for a few bucks? Plus, air conditioned theaters definitely are a win in Texas heat!

1. Picnic in the Park

     Fun fact: I used to go to class on Fridays for 1 hour total. After class, Jonathan would pick me up and we would head to the park with some sandwiches (or if we were feeling fancy, a Little Caeser's pizza) and just enjoy the day by the lake. It was cheap, fun, and it got us out of the house for a bit. I really want to bring this back, even if it's just a couple times a month.

I noticed a trend in my summer goals. They all boil down to more cool dates and getting out our comfort zone as a couple. I'm super excited to check these off my bucket list and make more memories with the love of my life :)

What are some of your summer bucket list items? Link your post in the comments or tweet me @raineedayze!



Always, Raineedayze

June Goals

                                           


Hey guys!

I know it is a little late in the month, but I finally set some June goals for myself!

This month is all about doing things that make me happy and finally doing the things I've been putting off.

1. Blog Consistently
       
                                          

    
   
     I can feel myself pushing my blog to the side a bit, especially the past week or so. As soon as I get out of work, I have been collapsing on the couch and sleeping until morning. My goal for this month is to at the very least get my 5 Fandom Fridays and weekend recaps posted on time!

2. Draw Something

     So, if you didn't know, my dream is to one day publish some of my comics on here. The problem is, due to lack of time and motivation, I stopped drawing consistently, which really hindered my progress. My goal this month is to draw something at least 2 times a week, whether it be good or bad, letterings or figures. Hopefully, once I get in this habit, I can increase with ease!

3. Fix my hair

                                          

     

      One of my biggest issues in my life is my HAIR. I have long hair that tends to be knotted up on top of my head or pulled into a very bushy, unattractive ponytail. It's super time consuming to fix properly and I tend to give up pretty fast, so this month I want to fix my hair into something presentable that I can feel proud of, at least 2 times a week. 

4. Read 3 Books

     I've been on a good reading groove and I wanted to set a specific goal for myself for my reading. I hope to read more than 3 but at least with this number, I won't feel so overwhelmed.

5. Watch Something New

                                          

     I am a horrible TV/Movie watcher. I can watch Parks and Rec 8000 times but will put of Game of Thrones, even though it's been on my watchlist forever!! I did manage to catch up on Riverdale (see my livetweets here) and I liked the feeling of not having to avoid spoilers and getting excited about something. My goal is to start at least one series on my watchlist!


These are my goals for June and we'll see how I did in my June Wrap-Up at the end of the month!! What are your June goals? Let's chat in the comments, or tweet me @raineedayze!

Always, Raineedayze

Legos, Love, and Rocky Horror

Happy Memorial Day!

This past week was pretty long. I didn't get to post a recap of last weekend because I got pretty sick. If you follow me on Snapchat (@raineedayze), you saw my descent into laryngitis. It was pretty intense!

Last weekend, Jonathan and I went to go watch Lego Batman. The movie was so much fun and we couldn't stop laughing. And I may have teared up a little bit..

Sunday night, I spent most of the night reading the Lara Jean trilogy. I just finished the review for it so it should be up soon!

Monday, I felt a little off after work and took a nap. Tuesday morning, I woke up with a pretty high fever and ended up having to stay in bed the entire day. It was pretty brutal.

Then on Friday, I got an email from the Aztec theater, letting me know I had won two tickets to go see Rocky Horror Picture Show Saturday Night!! I never win anything, so I was so excited!! 


Saturday, I woke up with absolutely no voice! Jonathan made fun of me all morning. Luckily, I wasn't in pain but it was very frustrating to not be able to talk much! Eventually it came back, albeit raspy, and he kept calling me Tara Reid.



In the afternoon, Jonathan and I went downtown to pick up our tickets and grabbed dinner before the show at a cute little Italian restaurant on the river. There, I had AMAZING ravioli and Jonathan had some pretty yummy pasta. We shared a margarita that was bigger than my head, which left us feeling giggly. The Texas heat was relentless so it kept us a little cool as well.

Rebecca and I with the nicest and funniest showgirls ever!

The show was so much fun! The showgirls hosting were so sweet and complimented my dress and I had a delicious drink called a "Dammit Janet", which I thought was super cute. A lot of people left the theater early though, since I think most people thought it would be an entire drag performance, instead of just a movie screening. On the plus side, we ended up having two whole rows to ourselves so we could stretch out comfortably! Plus, Rebecca and another one of my sorority sisters, Justina, also won tickets so I was able to see them!

It looks small, but it's 60 oz of pure deliciousness

The rest of the weekend was spent playing Overwatch for anniversary skins and snacking on watermelon (it's in season finally!!). It was perfect.


Always, Raineedayze

End of Summer?

Hey ya'll!

Today it hit me that in a few weeks, Summer 2016 will be over and it will be back to the daily grind. I feel like this summer has been a very big turning point in my life. I finally got a car and no longer have to take the bus around town. I made amends with a person whom I thought I would never speak to again. We actually made our apartment a home, something we never did with our old apartment. And I started this blog!

I think I've also grown more as a person this summer. When I first came here and when I first got together with Jonathan, I was very dependent on other people to do everything for me. Now, I find myself actually running through things that need to be done and seeing how much I can fit in so he doesn't have to do them. I am becoming my own person which is only making us closer to our goal of building a great future for ourselves. I've stopped feeling entitled to treating myself when I  couldn't afford it. (Note: I still treat myself. Just not always by buying things when I need to budget). 

I've also met so many wonderful, interesting, like-minded people by participating in events with our Geek Girl Brunch Chapter and participating in events with the Geek Girl Pen Pals Club. I'm even doing camp for the first time this year! 

When I reflect back on this summer, I know I'm going to miss it. There are so many great memories. But I also know that I can now take these things and apply them to become an even better version of myself from now on. I can continue to grow.