Back to Las Vegas!

I am now fully moved back to Las Vegas! It has been such a long process to get everything set up here but it was all worth it. This year has been full of firsts in the Kroze household. My wonderful man friend and I took some big steps. We signed on to a 13 month lease in a very pricey apartment, bought a new car, bought brand new furniture for our home, and have started new careers!

A little peek at my apartment and decor. I went with Gray, Navy, and Silver for the bedroom.
For the living room; I did Gold, Tan, and Red.


 I myself have taken a few weeks off from makeup and 90% of social media business to really focus on all the changes. I should have my makeup area all set up this weekend so I can finally get back to posting.

As for becoming a Freelance Makeup Artist, things are on hold for a moment. A few reasons why:
1. I have been dealing with a problem with getting a drivers license since July. (Ye, I realize I'm 26 and just now getting my license). So here's the overview of it all. I went to take my permit test, passed no problems. Went in a week later to take the driver's test, passed! However, the lady who conducted the test informed me that she "needed" to report me to the Driver's Safety Assocation. From there, they will tell me if I can safely drive a car. So a little background information in case you are new. I am 26 years old. I have RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) since the age of 10. It does effect me and create limitations and deformities. Now I take driving very seriuosly and practiced a lot during the month I had my permit. I am fully able to apply all safety measures and am a safe driver. Ok so now I am just waiting to hear back to see if I am approved. I get the letter a few weeks later, it says "You have a medical condition that is NOT favorible. As of August 28th, your permit will be revoked." So naturally I freaked out. After not only my doctor saying I was completely fine and capible of driving and driving safely, as did the driver's test lady; saying I should have absolutly no problems, I get this.On the bottom of the letter it says you can request a hearing and get a lawyer. I set the hearing, of cause they want me to get all the way to Bakersfield, 5 hours away!,with no way to get there. So after a week I get news that we are moving back to Vegas right away. We packed up the car a moved back in a week. I call to tell the Driver's Safety people that I can't make the hearing, then they offer to do it over the phone. So last week we did the hearing over the phone and the judge said she will try and get the case written off since I no longer live in California. Because California is the only state who has Driver's Safety!

So now it is January 17th, 2016. My case was dropped. I have retake the permit test; passed and the Driver's test; passed BUT! Nevada won't give me my license until my doctor filled out a paper. Naturally my doctor won't do it because it's for Nevada and she is in California. So I have 30 days to find a new doctor, get my insurance squared away, get the paper filled out and then finally I can have my license. Ugh! I swear nothing in my life is ever easy. But I will get through this and finally be able to get a job.
I have also missed my infusion appointment and have been feeling like a flair is coming on. I'm losing my mind with this body.

My new car/baby. 2012 5 door Kia Forte in Silver.




However! It is 2016 and I have nothing but good intentions and goals. This is going to be MY year!

I've started eating a more healthy diet. Stretching daily and will soon begin a workout plan once cleared by my doctor.
Pinterest has been amazing for healthy recipes. I've started making weekly meal plans/menus to keep my guy and I on track. I've been keeping up on house work and packing lunches for my guy. I'm also going to try and tackle new cooking techniques I've never tried. Like grilling, I'm making Brian (my guy) steak this week. I personally don't eat steak but I figure it's a good thing to know how to cook. Lol So far I have purchased; a Veggie Spiraler, a Mandolin Slicer, and Fitpacker (meal prep) containers. I've been drinking healthy smoothies daily.

I use:

Greek yogurt, fat free milk, frozen kale and strawberries along with these things.

Salads have been my "Go-To" easy meal for lunch.

Artichoke hearts give my salad such amazing flavor. You almost don't even need dressing!

This salad has:

Spicy spinach mix (from Trader Joe's)

Cherry tomatoes

Mozarella cheese (left over from a bunch I had- normally I'd add Feta cheese)

 Grilled Artichoke hearts

And lastly, 

Low Fat Ceaser Dressing (i might start making my own dressing with Greek yogurt)

So that is where I'll leave you for now. I hope to keep up on blogging this year!

Thanks for letting me share a piece of my world with you. 

Feel free to contact me anytime. 

I hope you have an amazing 2016 and all your dreams come true!

XOXOXO Kroze17

Crystal Bilbray

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