After 11 long months, we finally got the keys to Da Baum Shelter on May 10, 2021! I meant to post this with the move, but we are still unpacking and getting settled! We officially signed last Summer in June and expected to close in March, but with all the craziness with COVID, we got pushed back 2 months. I was terrible at posting updates, but…
We’re engaged! I thought I was going on a girls birthday trip last month, but Adam totally blindsided me and proposed instead! We’ve been together for 2 1/2 years, we started building a house together last summer, and we’re closing in a few weeks so I honestly did not think a proposal was coming until after we were moved into the house. How He Asked Last…
Steve Madden Snakeskin Boots / Nordstrom Sale
August 19, 2020 by RoxyThis post may contain affiliate links which means I will get a commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. If you follow me on Instagram you may have seen my latest caption talking about how Adam says I’ve been looking homeless lately and he’s not wrong! My Summer work from home outfit has been Nike Pro shorts and an oversized shirt…
Da Baum Shelter: Upgrades We Did/Didn’t Do
August 18, 2020 by RoxyThe latest update on Da Baum Shelter: We broke ground last weekend! We got calls from our super a few days before letting us know that our permits have been approved and they were ready to break ground last Friday! We’ve been driving by the lot when we’re in the are just to see the neighborhood and our neighbor’s home has been coming up quick so…
This post may contain affiliate links which means I will get a commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Boba tea, or bubble tea, is a drink that originated in Taiwan and it’s usually tea based with tapioca balls (boba) added at the bottom. One of my faves, and a classic, is milk tea boba! With quarantine going on, I haven’t…
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Hi! My name is Roxy, a 30-something Filipina originally from Hawai'i. Currently living in Dallas, Texas, I'm a full-time IT Project Manager and part-time lifestyle blogger. Click here to get to know me better.
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