The Innocent Smiley: An Innocent Life #12: And It's July! Wow!

Saturday, July 2, 2016

An Innocent Life #12: And It's July! Wow!

Man, July is already here and what have I been doing? Nothing. Just kidding I have been playing video games all day. Seriously. I already need a new game because I finished Fallout 4 and I cannot get over it.

A photo posted by Valerie (@innocent.smiley) on Jul 1, 2016 at 3:52pm PDT

I bought this beautiful new planner from Anthropologie (yes, THAT store that sells super expensive table cloth clothing) because hey, maybe I should get my life organized for graduate school? No but seriously, I couldn't resist this because it's filled with random art on each page. There's one page with cats all over it. CATS! I bought a very nice set of pens that will be coming on Sunday.

I have a lot of goals for July. One is to post at least one new photo on instagram every day. I have unintentionally committed myself to this flower competition between Aentee and I. She's upped me by owning a flower crown, but LITTLE DOES SHE KNOW I WILL GET A FLOWER WREATH OF SOME KIND. At the store. When I go back. (I don't even know what I would do with a flower wreath).

The Make Me Read It Readathon is this month! Okay, emotional Val time. Last year, we had 30 participants sign up. This year we have over 100. I don't know what Ely and I did differently this year (though I suspect we had a couple of amazing cheerleaders), I am just internally crying tears of joy every time I see readers talking about it on Twitter. And making polls on their blog. And just being excited about the whole thing. I love that everyone is having fun with this.

Let's see. I went on a much needed shopping trip today, which resulted in the goodies above. The last few weeks have been spent by the pool, reading, drinking alcohol. Drinking so much beer that I am no longer carded (whoops). I mean come on, would you resist this frozen green deliciousness?

I plan on getting this tomorrow. Again.

Other than that. Not much going on in life. I have officially cut ties with my former residence, because I finally got my security deposit back from my old apartment. One more month before I move to my new apartment! Woo.

Hope everyone had a great June!

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shannonmiz 83p · 453 weeks ago

I want a margarita. And a Val. I'm just going to move in, okay? Tell your mom. I'll be right there. Your dad and I can watch shows on our Amazon Fire Sticks, and then we will force you to watch The 100. I bet your dad would be a fan. Then your mom and I can watch that dating show, and sit by the pool and drink margaritas. Does she drink? She will. I also don't know their names. I don't want to call them Mr. and Mrs. Val either. But I will if I have to. See you in about 3 hours.
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Nick · 453 weeks ago

Oooh I love that planner you got! Very pretty! But why you no show us the cat page? *grumpy*
Bahaha you and Aentee crack me up with your flower competition. You should just grow your own flower garden. You win automatically.
Way to go with all the drinking, Val! That margarita does look good!
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elyjayne 65p · 453 weeks ago

I hate you. Mostly because you have sun, and I don't have sun. You have a frozen margarita, and I am literally a frozen Ely. Sun aside, I am really, really proud of us for getting more than 100 people participating. I don't know how we did it either. How about we pretend it was our sparkling personalities that got us here? ;)
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venosag 72p · 453 weeks ago

Your IG is so pretty!! I try to post a lot but sometimes I just don't get to it!!! I love planners. They are fun and that one looks pretty. I am so pumped for the readathon. That is awesome about how many people signed up - congrats you guys!! I totally want a margarita now :) Have a great week!!
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rinnreads 38p · 453 weeks ago

Val, sorry it has been forever!

I get the doing nothing but playing games. Right now, for me, it's Stardew Valley. I'm trying to have a day of reading and blogging stuff today because I've neglected it so long. Reading and drinking by the pool sounds heavenly... I don't even have a garden and I miss reading outside :(

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Alexandra · 453 weeks ago

I really wanted to do the Make Me Read It Readathon after hearing such amazing things about it (and seeing everyone's posts for it) and then I got distracted and forgot to prepare for it and now it's too late *bangs head against wall* Hopefully I'll do it next year though!! And that photo (and your instagram feed in general) is gorgeous! I'm also loving the flower competition so far and can't wait to see more of both of your stunning photos.
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jeannius88 122p · 453 weeks ago

Your planner is so freaking gorgeous! I love you and Aentee's flower obsession at the moment hehe. The weather and pool time looks absolutely heavenly! Have a great week, Val! <3

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joyousreads 92p · 453 weeks ago

Isn't it crazy how fast June went? Gah. Before we know it, it'll be Christmas! Anyway, I'm glad you're enjoying your time off before the craziness of school starts over again.

I hope you'll have an even greater time in July!
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Kelly · 453 weeks ago

A flower off? I've seen Aentee's elaborate flower arrangements Val, you'll have to pull out the big guns. My vote is for getting out the craft glue and sticking flowers on yourself. Or better still, a hot naked guy. YAY for the new rustic lodgings! You must be excited to move into your new place. You might need a few more of those cups of frozen courage though. It looks absolutely beautiful there, I miss the sun already <3
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Sunny Smith 36p · 453 weeks ago

I love that planner! I always buy one at the beginning of every school year, but I never end up using it. Ah well, good intentions I suppose, tehe.
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loonytuney 76p · 453 weeks ago

HAHA I love that you and Aentee have a flower challenge. That's amazing. But omg I want it to be summer. I want a margarita.
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Carrie · 453 weeks ago

I love that planner. Now I want one myself. I cannot wait for the Make Me Read It Readathon. It's going to be a lot of fun!

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Karen Blue · 453 weeks ago

I have read this post twice now and forgot to comment. (also, i am an idiot).
I love that planner. I have a bad habit of buying planners and the forgetting to use them. I have gotten better since I started the blog, mostly because organization is so important. Yours is so pretty!
Isabelle wants to know which companion you had on Fallout 4, also which faction did you choose? She has Deacon and choose the railroad. She suggests playing the add-ons like Far Harbor.
I have no idea what I just wrote even though my money paid for it. Anyways, have a great week!
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