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SPRING CLEARING

It's still technically spring right?...   I have to ask because with school being out my brain is screaming out "summer! summer! summer!" but I expected more excitement than this actually. Not only am I on summer break but I am out of school for good. I don't think it will hit until September when everyone goes back to school but me, but even then, I feel like I really haven't had any excitement and I don't feel the release of weight off my shoulders as much as I thought I would. Good ... read more

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SCHOOL’S OUT

The moment I have been waiting for most of my life (and especially in the last 5 years) is finally here. School is out. Class is no longer in session. And it won't ever be again, unless I choose for it to be that way. I have taken my first week off to reflect and take some time for myself. In this time, I have been thinking a lot about things such as choice, time, the future, and the present. Time is such a crazy thing that I am currently working through in my mind. Time is something that ... read more

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MY FIRST TATTOO

    The time was right, the cause was good and I was dying to get some ink into my skin already! I got my first tattoo. I'll be honest, I was very nervous to get it done as this design is not something I thought about for an extended period of time. It was sort of made up on the spot and thought out all in less than a week. This is crazy to me as I am normally someone who prescribes to the tattoo rule that you should want something for at least a year before getting it done to ... read more

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Archive; noun.

Amber, Archived on March 5, 2018 I've never grown up playing sports, so catching all of these curveballs is incredibly difficult. Plus, I'm terrified of breaking my nails.      Welcome back!   I wanted to come on here to post a bit of a life update as so much has happened and simultaneously, so much has not happened. Those of you that know me, know that I do not handle school well. Hell, how well can you handle something that you really don't want to do? How many ... read more

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RESOLUTIONS 2018

  And just like that, the first week of 2018 is over.      It's no secret that the past year had been very tough on me. That reflected on a lot of my work - both here on the blog and in other aspects of my life. Relationships and friendships took a toll, school and my ability to give a shit about it took a toll and my mental and physical health definitely took tolls. At the beginning of the year, just a couple of short weeks in, my family learned the heart-wrenching ... read more

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THE BEST FALL CANDLES

I don't think your nose is ready for this.    As an ex-Bath and Body Works employee, I have quite a collection of candles. Spicy, floral and fruity - I've got it all, but my favorite candles - the ones that make me want to run home after work or school to light up are my fall candles. They make me feel so warm and cozy inside and bring my nose so much happiness. Here is my list of candles for happy noses and cozy bedrooms: Flannel - BBW An OG for candle lovers everywhere - Flannel ... read more

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MY TIPS TO TAKE A MENTAL HEALTH DAY

  Do yourself a favor and take just 10 minutes today to relax.      Some of you may or may not have noticed the lack of uploads last week. I just wanted to come back here and take a moment before we get back into the swing of reviews and lookbooks and remember the really important things in life like family, friends, and your mental health. I always have been a good student and been really on top of getting good grades and I'm a good worker, always saying yes to ... read more

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TAA: THE FUTURE

Link to previous post THIS IS LIFE. -http://theamberarchives.com/this-is-life/   Good morning, afternoon or evening. Hello, everyone. It's been a while. If you haven't read my previous post explaining my 2017 hiatus then please click here to read about where I've been and what I've been dealing with.   In that post I did say that things were getting better, and I had definitely spoken too soon. Things got much worse before they got better and I can't even say now if things ... read more

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THIS IS LIFE.

This is not an excuse. This is life.   I do and don't want to write this. I want to respect the privacy and wishes of the person whom I am talking about so I won't disclose much information. But I had someone in my family become ill. Very ill. Worst case scenario ill. And I thought to myself in the midst of all of this heart break, who the hell cares what my favorite lipgloss is? Who cares what I bought at Sephora? There are people in the world going through absolute shit. Who ... read more

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How To: Inspo Board

Bringing pinterest boards to actual pins and paper.    We're nearly two weeks into the New Year, and I still know some people who haven't made their resolutions, haven't started or have started but are lacking motivation to keep going. Although it is not the be all end all cure, inspiration boards can help keep your goals front and center and help you update them. I will present to you my case for inspo boards in a classic format we all know and love: The 5 W's. WHO You, me, your ... read more

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2017: LIVING A WILD AND PRECIOUS LIFE

All we can hope is that 2017 is nothing like 2016 was.      Hey guys, it's been a while and boy does it feel good to sit here and talk to you. Whether anyone is reading or not, it brings my heart so much joy to be creative and put out content. I won't make any promises - I'm well aware that I've done so before and fallen short but if 2016 did anything good for me it was make me realize how truly unhappy I am with my life and 2017 will be a year that I vigorously work to correct ... read more

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Lifestyle: Summer Goals

Rihanna pretty much summed up my summer in a song: work work work work work.  To be completely honest, I feel as if I have wasted the entire summer. Summer was alway an exciting time for me, time for fun in the sun, freedom and long nights and laughing until my stomach hurt. Here in the PNW, summer also means some warmth (and boy has it been warm) so outdoor activites like going to the beach, the river or relaxing in one of our many stunning parks are available. However, like I said, ... read more

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