About Me

I'm Ellen....

I live in...
Good old Central Pennsylvania!
I like...
handbags, writing, cleaning & organizing, cardio kickboxing, drinking wine, reality TV, to do lists, and animals! 

I love...

 My Dogs:


Me and my girls

I have 4 chihuahuas: Pixie, Grace, Stella, and Rocky.  Yes, I am a Crazy Chihuahua Lady.  I consider them my furry children.

My boyfriend James:  


Me and James, the guy who ALWAYS has me smiling

 I am so lucky to be with the most amazing guy I've ever even dreamt of.  James ****is the guy that I used to talk about (without knowing) when my girlfriends and I discussed qualities in our "perfect man".  All of our feelings are mutual, natural, and completely real, and everyday is exciting!  I'm sure you will be hearing about him plenty of times in blog posts and you'll see photographs of us doing fun things in the Summer that I'll blog about. If you already take my advice, then please believe me when I say that it CAN happen to you, too.  So never give up hope!  And also, a side note - I RARELY change my about me section, unless it's to add something BIG.... so you can see why I'm so thrilled to be writing this!

Blogging:
When I'm not working full time for the State, I am writing and blogging and thinking of new ideas!

I started Ask Away because...

I started this blog because my whole life I have always been able to take a neutral standpoint on any topic to give my input.  Because of this, everyone knew or had heard that I was a great person to come to for advice, so I often had girlfriends coming to me with relationship issues. Everyone always said "Ellen, you should start an advice column!" So...one day I did..in the form of this blog!

I like to give an outsiders view on the situation, without taking a certain someone's side, and because of this, I really hope readers find my advice valuable. 

On the fashion side of things, I want to give my readers the oppurtunity to see certain looks or outfits and say to themselves "Hey, I can afford to buy that and now I know how to wear it!" So on Ask Away you will find outfits put together with things you can buy at stores around you and afford at reasonable prices.

Since I am constantly organizing, re-organizing and cleaning around the house, I decided to start blogging about my tips and techniques as well as share unique ideas with my readers.
 

My Chihuahuas... 

Pixie

Pixie is my special girl.  She was the first Chihuahua I ever got, back in 2005.  I picked her out when I was just 19.  I waited for weeks until she was old enough for the breeder to let her go.  She was so tiny.  I adored her.  I took her everywhere with me.  In 2007, Pixie was stolen during a home burglary, and I was devastated. It made the news, TV, radio, and newspaper.  I didn't give up and after 5 days, Pixie was recovered by police after a shoot out!! Crazy story huh? It's true!! And Pixie is unphased by it all.  She loves everyone and is the happiest dog ever! 

Grace

After I got Pixie back, I realized I should probably get another Chihuahua in case anything ever happend to Pixie again.  Plus, dogs love company.  So I picked out Grace in 2007 from a breeder.  She is my little sidekick. She's uncomfortable sometimes around other people but she is always at my side.  Anything I ask of her, she will do!  She is a very obedient little girl and she graduated from Training Class in 2009! :)

Stella

Oh, Sweet Stella. Stella came to me from a personal friend and breeder in 2010.  She has an amazing tempermant and is just the sweetest thing.  I love bathing her because I get to blow dry her hair and give her "blow outs". She looks so poofy! LOL!  Stella loves to be carried, held, and loved!

Rocky

Oh Rocky, my first boy ever.  Rocky was born in 2004 but I didn't get him till 2012.  He ran away from home and my mom found him.  Of all breeds to find, a Chihuahua! I took him in, and once we found the owners, they notified us that they were elderly and Rocky was getting to be a lot for them. So I adopted him! He is so sweet and kind.  Very obediant too!