Best of 2013 (Instagram) + fave shot of the year

I don't think I could complain about any year! theres always the fun times and down times but its usually what you get out of it and what you learn is what makes you think back on the year. This year made me realize who I really am, what I want to do and what I want to be. Its made me write down the goals for next year. travel more, do more things (comic con, warrior dash, etc.) and do possibly anything that makes me happy! I gathered photos from my instagram of the highlights from every month. I encourage you all to do the same! Though, some months had more than one highlight I figured picking one photo would be more simple. haha.

January - was the start of being more active. hiked up Mission Peak for the first time and though it was a challenge I felt so accomplished.
February - Disneyland. Nuff said.
March - and after Disneyland, we made a day trip to Universal Studios. fun and exhausting day.
April - my UP/Disneybound birthday. My best friend, Felicia, made my cake. AMAZING.
May - getting to go to the FIRST Pixar night at the SF Giants game. and also getting to see John Lasseter throw the opening pitch!
June - I did my second RAW showcase! I was a nervous wreck but my friends made the whole night worth it!
July - a weekend trip to LA. which included the Warner Brothers Studio Tour. I want to go back!
August - my baby niece, Elayna, turning ONE.
September - making sales like I never had before in my shop.
October - another quick LA trip to see Danny Elfmans music from the films of Tim Burton. BEST. NIGHT. EVERRRRRR.
November - was a bunch of San Francisco trips which included hitting up the Nespresso café for the first time. im obsessed with their Iced Caffe!
December - MAUI. my first time ever in Hawaii and I hope I get to go back.

and as for my favorite shot of the year..

its simple but its become one of my favorites and probably one of the best days ive ever had. though I spent about 5 hours in Santa Monica that day, I seriously fell in love with the place instantly. Its made me love Socal even more. I have been wanting to move to LA for quite some time now and Santa Monica just got me smitten even more.


Can you believe its almost New Years?! I don't even have any plans yet. haha.
Hope you all have a fantastic weekend! :)


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Rosa Clementine

relax

this week has been so stressful. I really have no other word to describe it. I have been having terrible car problems that has got in the way of my Christmas shopping and getting things shipped out :(
I spent money on trying to get it fixed but it seems like theres still a problem. Im not even half way done with Christmas shopping.. Ive decided to just paint all my friends and family something until I can afford the real gifts I want to get them. Sounds like a plan, yeah? haha. Anyway, I couldn't bare to even think about my car and money anymore so I decided to focus my energy on drawing.
I whipped up a new drawing last night and Im kinda in love with it! It will be in my shop in the beginning of January with a whole bunch of new stuff :) So incase you don't follow me on Instagram, I went ahead and posted the picture here!
I will let you all know when tthis & the new stuff are added!

oh, don't forget to read the post below about the Custom Portraits being back :)

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RC

Custom Couple Portraits!

Custom Couple Portraits are back! Order yours today! id love to work with you all! :) Since the Holiday coupons expire today (at MIDNIGHT), I have another treat before the year ends!
Today (December 20th) until Decemeber 31st when you order a Custom Couple Portrait, youll get a secret coupon code sent to your email that allows you to get 25% off  the entire store! This is a one time deal! So, once you get the secret coupon code you must choose wisely! ;) Hope you all are having a great December so far! Cant believe its almost Christmas!

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Rosa Clementine

Home + Maui pt. 1

im both sad and happy to be back home! Im sure you can guess why I am sad (haha) I sure miss Maui's beautiful beach! When I landed back in San Jose, the cold weather hit me hard. Im currently fighting the sniffles. Although the warm weather and beaches were nice, I am glad to be home :) ive missed being bundled up, blogging, seeing my nieces and nephew and hanging with my friends. I also miss drawing! For some reason I just had no inspiration in Maui. haha. I guess my brain was in "vacation" mode, but still. im ready to start creating new pieces! First, I just need a fat nap ;) Im about to show you part 1 of my Maui trip! So.. get ready!

I went to Maui with my friend and her family! We stayed at the Westin in Kaanapali. A crazy beautiful resort! right outside our window was the view of the swimming pool(s) and the ocean! it was pretty awesome how close we were to the beach. I think I spent more than a couple hours in the water on our last day. haha. anywho, our first day was exciting.. because, well, it was my first time there! :) We did some grocery shopping for the week and then went to dinner at a place called "Aloha Mixed Plate". oh my, my meal was DELICIOUS.

Second day, well, I had to get my iced coffee! of course! During the whole trip I was missing Peets coffee really bad. haha. That night we went to downtown Lahina. Which I really enjoyed! We did some shopping, watched Frozen at a very tiny theater (haha) and had my first shot at Hawaiian Shave Ice. Frozen was seriously one of the funniest movies ive ever seen. I kid you not, I was laughing so hard that I was crying. haha. its also a very sweet movie. totally recommend it! As for Hawaiian shave ice.. OMG. best ever. We had it three times! haha.

Third day was the 49er game! We watched it at the pool bar. it was crazy intense.. especially sitting in the middle of trash talking Seahawk fans =/ there were 49er fans there as well but the only seats available were next to the opposing team. I couldn't believe how much trash they were saying.. wait a minute.. I can. haha. In the end.. we won! :) i was so happy that day! haha. FYI: trash talking gets you no where ;)

Fourth day was Whale watching day! it was so grand! within the first 5 minutes a Whale was near us doing some jumps. i was pretty much jumping up and down squealing like a little girl. haha. it was a pretty awesome experience and such a relaxing boat ride! id love to do some whale watching again.

Well, that was part 1! i will post part 2 tomorrow or Thursday! :)

hope you all are having a fab December so far! guess what!? i haven't done any Christmas shopping! haha. ugh.



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Rosa Clementine

Hello Monday

It has seriously been a decade since ive posted anything. Ive been wanting to but there was the old "I have nothing new or special to post" thing. ugh. it was quite irritating. haha.

This week im getting ready for Hawaii! I will be leaving Friday super duper early and coming home next Friday! Which explains why I haven't had any time to create any new drawings :( ive been busy with the Thanksgiving holiday, getting some work done, preparing for the trip and cleaning.. cleaning.. cleaning (my room) haha. Im hoping to have new pieces added to my shop before Friday! So, keep a look out!

Anyway, just cause I haven't posted, doesn't mean I stopped reading blogs ;) today I gathered some of my favorite recent post by different bloggers for you all to check out:

* Imogen Quay Rhodes meets The World - Apache & Honeysuckle
- Sarah from Arrow & Apple shared the story of her new born baby girl

* Everybody Wants To Be A Cat - Ahoy Miss
- Ms. Dee Disneybounding as Marie! #cutenessoverload

* Cookies & Cream Frozen Hot Chocolate - A Beautiful Mess
- Emma's recipe that I am dying to try

* Making Miniature Food - Nerd Burger
- Cazz's fun/cute/pretty hand-made jewelry

* A Holiday Custom Order: Pug Coffee Cozy - Twinkie Chan
- for those who know me well, knows that I LOVE Pugs!

* Etsy Cyber Monday Gift Guide - Pretty Little Fawn
- SHOP!!!


Don't forget about the Holiday Coupons floating around for Pretty Clementine!
Happy Cyber Monday!


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Rosa Clementine