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What’s New Update

Hi friends,

The Ortega household has been in a huge transition in the last few months. Hence my lack of blogging since the end of May. This summer has proved to be quite overwhelming and change is coming.

Charlie’s birthday just passed and my birthday was about a month ago. We had a very low-key birthday this year, which is exactly what we needed. Life has been in over drive for us and having some down time to rest and relax has been slim to none. Having our birthdays to just spend together and with family has been just what the doctor ordered. Charlie had a small dinner here at home with his parents and brothers while my mom threw a small family party for me at her house. Other than that we didn’t do much. It was grand.

Okay, enough stalling. Now time for the big deal news. At the beginning of August, Charlie took an official step to working for Ninong’s full time. YES! After 2 years of me working there solo he made the courage to take a leap and invest in our family business. I’m so proud of him and the exciting things that are in store for the business and us! We obviously have a lot of ups and downs ahead of us, we both know this is the right step for our family and business.

That being said, Charlie being at the shop full time (while doing freelance on the side) is opening up so many doors for CO. Once he is up to speed with operations and production I will have more time to focus on CO and really take the business to the next level. Without much effort in the last few months, we have fulfilled some orders for cards and tote bags. But I have some ideas in the works for new designs, products, and more exciting things! I’m so excited to share with you all and show you what I’m going to start working on.

If you ever want to follow our journey for both businesses you can follow Charlie on Ninong’s Instagram and you can follow me on Creative Cartel’s Instagram.

xoxo,

Kissa

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Kissa’s T.V. Guide No. 4 – Season Finale’s Week

I’m a bit sad this week friends. It’s season finale time which means no real TV for about 150 days! :'( OMG, I’m devastated people.

Let’s talk briefly about this past season. I might go more in depth on some of these shows cuz they’re just plain awesome. But for those of you that ask me what shows I watch here you go (in order of the most recent finale’s I’ve seen/remember them):

  1. Arrow (CW) – This needs a post all on its own. But man that season finale. I expected some things, and some things were a surprise. That’s all I’ll say.
  2. The Flash (CW) – Good finale. GREAT season!
  3. Undateable (NBC) – My favorite sitcom on TV right now! Hilarious, and that live show? Genius! Couldn’t stop laughing.
  4. Jane the Virgin (CW) – OMG, this show. I don’t even know how I decided to watch it but it captivated me from day 1! That season finale though..yikes. :X I wonder what’s going to happen next.
  5. Once Upon a Time (ABC) – One of our friends got me into this show when it was midway through its first season. To be honest I watched off and on because it got boring, then it got good, then it got really good. But wow, this season! I don’t think I’ve been hooked to the show like this since the first season. (which I watched in 1 day lol!)
  6. Weird Loners (FOX) – This show is pretty good! I’m curious to see where it goes. No real attachments for me yet, it’s just something to watch when I don’t have anything else.
  7. New Girl (FOX) – Loved the season finale! The season itself was a bit blah compared to past seasons, but the finale kinda makes up for it. KINDA 🙂
  8. Last Man on Earth (FOX) – I was surprised about this show. I wasn’t sure if I’d like it but I kinda do! Kinda like Weird Loners, I’m curious to see where this goes.
  9. Fresh of the Boat (ABC) – I’m still not sure how I feel about it. I don’t hate it, but I don’t love it.
  10. The Goldbergs (ABC) – I find the nostalgia of it all so funny. The 90’s fashion, pop culture, the hair. LOL!

As far as the ones that aren’t quite done yet:

  1. Brooklyn Nine Nine (FOX) – Love this show! 2nd place right below Undateable. Hilarious from day 1. Watch it, all I gotta say. 🙂
  2. The Voice (NBC) – I tell myself that I’d stop watching, but I can’t lol! I don’t know who I’m even rooting for this season.
  3. Dancing with the Stars (ABC) – I started watching last season. The thing I love most is the dancing. There’s something that’s always intrigued me about ballroom and partner dancing. The chemistry that 2 people have to have, the connection. It’s necessary to succeed. I guess I just love watching people go on that journey.

And I want to give a quick shout out to the shows that have ended. R.I.P.

  1. Parks and Recreation (NBC) – If you read my previous TV guide post you know how devastated I was when this show ended. Definitely an epic show that can transcend generations and continue to make us laugh. Sad to see it go!
  2. Mindy Project (FOX) – I actually really liked this show. I’m sad that Fox won’t be renewing it for another season. I heard rumors that it might be picked up by another network. I hope it does!
  3. Red Band Society (FOX) – Sad to see this one go too. Definitely a tear jerker!
  4. Glee (FOX) – It was never the same once the original cast graduated. It reminded me of Saved by the Bell – The New Class when the new Glee kids came in. I kinda felt like I was watching SBTB: The New Class and the College Years in 1 episode. Blah. Nothing against them, but they were part of something a little too late. I stopped watching Glee for a while. I just had to watch the last season though. I had to see how they were going to wrap it all up. What do I think of it? I honestly don’t know. Considering everything that happened, I think they did the best they could since I’m sure they had to write an alternate ending.

Now that I have to wait until the fall, anyone have any good recommendations of shows to binge watch this summer? Note: I don’t have regular TV, we have Netflex and Hulu exclusively! 🙂

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Kissa’s TV Guide No. 3 – Parks and Recreation

Note: This post may contain spoilers. Not many though, since I’ll be talking more about the show in general that any specific episodes. But still, read at your own risk!

My friends, last night I watched one of my favorite shows come to an end. Parks and Recration on NBC. My heart broke little by little as I watched the finale on Hulu. This show was funny and heartwarming, everything that a good ol’ sitcom should be. If you’ve never watched Parks and Rec (what is wrong with you?! jk. but really.) I suggest you start watching!

Source: NBC.com

So the story goes, there’s this lady Leslie Knope that works on the Parks Department of this small town called Pawnee, Indiana. She loves her job, I mean LOVES it. The story is about her journey through the parks department in this unique aspect of a documentary style capture. SPOILER: We never get to see who is filming them which is kind of a bummer.

As the story goes along, because I think the first season starts off a bit slow, and you get to know the characters more you start to see the subtle funnies that the actors contribute to the characters. Season 2 really gets going and it just never really gets boring after that. At least I think so.

Sigh…so thank you Parks and Rec for your servitude to all of us. Because now I’m upset that it’s all over! 5 STARS!

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