Pay It Forward

So like a year ago my friend Tessa had this giveaway thing on her blog where if you were one of the first three to comment, you got a homemade gift from her. I was the third person to comment, so I was the lucky winner of one of her gifts! I totally forgot about it, but a few weeks ago she dropped this super cute sign thing off at my house. Well, the catch was was that I was supposed to turn around and do the same thing....but I'm lazy and never did. So here goes....a year later....

The game works like this-the first 3 people to leave a comment on this post will receive, at some point during the year, a handmade gift from me. What it will be and when it will arrive is a total surprise! The catch is that you must participate as well. Before you leave your comment, write up a pay it forward post on your blog to keep the fun going (or be lazy and copy and paste like I did). So come on people, even stalkers who visit but never comment (I know you're out there), leave a comment because chances are, I probably stalk you as well :) Hey we all like presents, right?

Send me an email with your address, to: courtneymaxfield@gmail.com

I have no idea what I'll make, (I'm not very crafty) or when you will get it (maybe 3 years from now...), but I promise it will be super cool and amazing....just like me!

Remember only the first three get a gift....so be quick!

little letters.

Dear Vampire Diaries,

It pains me that you will not be on again for another 6 weeks. We are in a fight.

Dear negative degree weather in the TC,
WTF? This is not ok.

Dear New Car,

I love you so much. Please don't ever break down or do mean things to me. Also, I would appreciate it if you would drive great in snow/ice.

p.s. I love your heated seats the best...although, it does make me feel a little like I'm peeing my pants when they are on.

Dear all my money,

Where did you go? Oh right....see above.

Dear treadmill at Club 24 Fitness,

I promise to see you tomorrow. My bed is just so warm at 5:30am when its -12 degrees outside.

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Dear Miley Cyrus,

You are 17 years old and a millionaire. Share the wealth.

Dear Apple Dumplings/Turtle Cake,

Please stop being so dang delicious. You are killing my diet.

Dear compaines who send treats to our office,

You need to stop that was well.

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Dear TJMaxx,

I promise to come see you soon. I recently made a very large purchase and have not had the funds to visit. I miss you.

Dear weekend,

You couldn't have come any sooner....well, yes you could have....5 days ago.

First Grown-up Purchase

I bought a car!!!

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2008 Hyundai Sonata

I am in love love love with my car!

And I got a screamin' good deal on it! I found the exact same car online, but it had 10,000 more miles on it then mine....and it was $6,000 MORE than I paid!

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My favorite features:

Heated leather seats (heaven on earth)

XM Satellite Radio

6 disc CD player

A fun "Home Link" system (I can open the garage door by pushing a little button on my rear-view mirror.)

V6 engine

Did I mention the heated seats???

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This car was meant for me. All I have to say is...good things come to those who wait! I have been looking for a car since....April. Yes, 8 months. Yes, I'm a little indecisive...ok A LOT indecisive.

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But, I finally made a decision, and I am very pleased with my purchase.

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And the best part...I will be able to pay it off in just a couple months!

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The not-so-best-part....writing the biggest check I've ever written in my life :(

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But all is well.......I am proof that money CAN buy happiness!

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Now, I just need a name for it. Any ideas?