My wish list- not just for Christmas or my birthday- just things I want♥
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I'll probably add more to this randomly. I can't really afford anything on this list but it's all so pretty and shiny- and hey, a girl can dream, right?

I think I need to add some more color to my list- that's what Alex says at least. He wont let me buy anything grey when we shop together... haha.

What are some of your favorite sites to shop/want to shop? My list here so far consists of anthropologie, CharlotteRusse, Gap, Banana Republic, American Eagle, and Neiman Marcus. I want to look at new sites!

edit: etsy, Coach and Victoria's Secret added to the list.

Alex and I are on disc 4 of the first season of Avatar: The Last Airbender.

WHY THE HELL HAVEN'T I BEEN WATCHING THIS SHOW BEFORE?? I AM SO.IN.LOVE.

I'm silly and bored and just wanted to post to show off my Halloween icon. That's how much free time I have on my hands tonight :)

I'm having an allergic reaction to my eyeliner :(

Hey. So. I'm on Twitter.

Um. Add me @ Rachaelrocks?

It's been almost a week since my apartment burned down.

I'm ok, in fact, I'm really good. It's hard when I think about it for too long or today when I flipped the switch to the kitchen light and the bulb died- nearly had a heart attack. But all in all, I have so many people supporting me and helping me out that I am so humbled.

People at Olive Garden got together and raised $429 for me to help rebuild my life and Darden (the main company) is sending me a card to match that. I'm really lucky. I had a lot of irreplaceable things in my room and nothing will bring those things back, but it's nice to know that I have the ability to make more memories and take care of myself.

My dad said today (we went out to lunch) that this was probably a blessing in disguise. I guess it's true, I'm away and done with my room mates, I just wish it hadn't come with such a catastrophic consequence... if that makes sense.

But I'm ok. I'm a very, very lucky girl. My hand is even healing really quickly too- to the point I no longer need it bandaged. It'll leave an ugly scar, but I think scars build character :)

People have donated things to me- like a mirror, an iron and ironing board, clothes and so forth. It's amazing how many people there are that are so kind. I've decided from here on out I will never throw things out- I will always donate to Salvation Army and the like when I have things I no longer need/want.

My birthday is on Monday and I'm really looking forward to it too :) 25 years old...

My apartment burned down today.

Plugged in a lamp in my bedroom and the electricity in my room went out. I flipped the breaker and heard a pop from my room. When I got in there the cord to the lamp was in flames and melted to the carpet and my bed had caught on fire.

Everyone is safe. I cut my wrist because the glass on the fire extinguisher wouldn't break, but I'm fine.

But all of our things are gone.
It's so surreal. We go tomorrow to see if anything was salvageable. The fire dept. says there might be a photo album or something. But we'll see.

I'm going to stay with Alex for now. Still have to hear from Jake and Andrea if this is going to be a permanent thing.

I'm not looking forward to seeing my burnt bedroom- or at least what is left of it. I had just bought myself a pretty dress for my birthday too.

Things are things and I'm so happy no one was hurt... but, it' not easy losing everything.

Just wanted to update.