Sunday, February 28, 2010

2.28.10


Well, there was an 8.8 mag earthquake in Chile. We have heard that my brother is alright, but I cant help but worry. I want to be there with him and tell him its alright when he isn't sure it will be. I miss him and truly hope that he is alright not just in body.

Today at a family gathering my uncle told my mom that my brother is probably hungry with no access to any food, and scared. Also that just having faith is nice but it wont do anything for my brother now. I was SO angry when she told me that. I phoned him to call him out on being an ass, no one answered. Although religion is sometimes a silly thing, I don't discredit what others believe or how they cope with life. I'm really tired of the pessimistic people who want to make others feel as worthless as they do about themselves. I think he just says things to be mean. I am quite sure my brother is doing well. Although it was a HUGE earthquake I know that being linked with the LDS church during any emergency is a good thing. Im sure he is not hungry, maybe a little scared but that maybe a good motivator.


Photo, I saw Fanfarlo this weekend. Lovely.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

2.23.10

I have alot of things I would like to update you on. Unfortunately my camera is now broken. I didn't notice but the body was splitting open and now the lense wont fully extend or retract. Im actually really sad about it. I finally began to like it and understand how to use it, and now its broken forever!

Now I'm contemplating what my next move is. I think I'm going to purchase Greg's Cannon Rebel from him. Hmmm...

Until then you will just have to wait for my exciting updates.

M.E.T

Thursday, February 18, 2010

2/18/10



Today I worked only a half day. My whole weeks was suppose to be all half days, but its been a very busy time for me. Its good though.


About a year ago I moved to this current apartment. It is basically the perfect apartment, beautiful view, attentive landlord and handymen. Although I love living here and it is huge I cant help but miss my last residency. Its only 5/6 blocks away from one another but the mood is very different. My last apartment had a city feel. On one side there were shops and galleries, next door was a bakery and grocery store around the corner. There were always people around and I liked feeling as though I was a part of something. This neighborhood is very different, not bad just very residential. We have a couple corner markets around the way but no coffeeshop or boutiques. The last apartment was extremely small, had an inconvenient bathroom, a leaky roof, stinky halls, no balcony and was the same price as this one. Sometimes I wish I could have it all. I want this apartment to be in that neighborhood.

Today I changed the oil in my car, I needed an extra qt of oil. I decided that since the sun was so bright and pleasant I would walk to my old area and get oil. I wandered in the good lighting for a bit.







This picture is my old building. Im happy to say that the resident crazy guy, is still there and crazy.


M.E.T.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

2/17/10

Thoughts -

1) This weekend there was a drive-by shooting at the apartments across the street. Unfortunately my instinct are not to duck. I thought the loud sound was coming from my friends ipod and I just stared at him with confusion. Later when cops arrived on the scene everyone else watched in anticipation. I kept trying to get them to watch "Hairspray", apparently when a shooting happens other people dont get John Waters Fever. Im not really scared by this, we live in a really good neighborhood and I just assume bad things can happen anywhere.


2) Some women try to do sexy things for their partner like wear hot underwear, or light candles. In my mind eating alot of chocolate and having it on my breath is really hot. Honestly, seriously, I thought it was sexy. Greg informed me that it was in fact sort of disgusting. I realized that the reason I thought it would be hot is because in fact I find it really exciting. I cant imagine anything hotter than boys & chocolate mouth. I like chocolate SO much that I find it attractive. Maybe that whole thought should be a private one, hmmm....


3) Next class session I am teaching a Horror Filmmaking Class. HA! I know I can do it, because we don't in fact have to watch horror movies, but still its pretty fun. Me, I am going to teach a Horror Filmmaking Class. I am such a softie I cant watch most movie let alone Horror. Well I know I will have a good time with it.

Vest - DI
T-shirt - Gap
Shorts - Diane Von Furstenburg, Barneys
Tights - Hue

M.E.T.

Monday, February 15, 2010

2.15.10




The post have slowed down a bit. Im definitely not apologizing just sayin. My sense of humor is to point out the obvious and hope someone laughs.

Here are a couple of the things Ive seen this weekend. First of all I got new shoes. They are Steve Maddens, their from Ross and were only $16. I've been wanting them in black and white for quite awhile. The $60 price tag kept me away til now.

On Friday Greg and I went to Settabello's, fabulous as always!


On Saturday Thomas and Greg came over and decided they couldn't stand the dirty dishes. I dont like people telling me how I should live, but they washed the dishes so no complaining here. Every time I see them doing things together it really warms my heart. I am a mixer, you know someone who likes to mix things they like. I mix all my breakfast items into one pile. I like eating chocolate in bed. SO I love mixing bff with bf.


Most importantly Ive been watching this movie. My brother almost died when he found this classic in the bargain movie bin. I could write a whole spiel about it but I think you might aswell just click here.





M.E.T.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

2.11.10 MAS

I'm not super into holidays. My favorite holidays are the ones that are paired with fantastic tasty treats. Although its hard for me to choose favorites of anything I would say Im most fond of Easter (egg hunt, bunny, chocolate) and Thanksgiving (an actually holiday dedicated to my fondest pastime, eating til I'm sick). I know Christmas has some badass desserts but they dont have the same mystique to me, yea I know it sound silly. Valentines Day is a very odd holiday to me. One cant help but always want to receive presents, but in this case there really is no real reason to give presents. Yes its nice but giving because your suppose to is ridiculous. Yesterday I finally found a reason to get into this holiday. Carlucci's raspberry frosting treats.



On another note, here is what I wore yesterday. I should have thought about this outfit alittle more. I had a meeting at the Utah Geological Survey, they looked at me like I was crazy. Oh silly geologists clothes that fit ones bodies is for people without masters degrees. The last week has been sunny in the SLC, this outfit really shows off how it was affecting me. Dont worry it snowed today, no more floral, cool clothing for me.






Sweater - Cant remember?
Purple Shirt - Apt. 202, Trinity
Skirt - D.I
Tights - Modcloth
Shoes - Ross !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Steve Maddens!!

M.E.T.

2.11.10

Holy shit. Alexander Mcqueen is dead. I'm surprisingly upset, I realize that Ive never had to deal with death on a close proximity. Having a role model and constant inspiration die so early leaves me feeling shaky and sad. I guess his passing means I will never own any of the clothing he designed.

I hope where ever he is he feels happy, maybe thats silly but I do.

M.E.T.

Monday, February 8, 2010

2.9.10



There are a couple items in my closet that I try to not wear in order to keep it "Special". Here is one of my most special items. This is one of my favorite dresses, not only is it a really eye catching print. Its constructed of good material, "good" meaning it contains all my roundy parts and makes them look flatter. Also it just fits really well, its tight but comfortable. I think this dress is really bold so I try to keep the look really simple. I it at Nordstrom Rack. During this time they had a lot of "Taylor" dresses. I had never noticed this brand before, but I wish I had bought several of them. I was excited to find such a perfect dress brand, but alas there newer stuff is not a fun.



Dress - Talyor
Tights - HUE
Gold Quilted Texture Flats.

M.E.T.

2.8.10

I like Sundays, I can take a nap during the day. It feels so nice at the time but Ive become the type of sleeper who only gets an allotted time. Meaning if I spend three hours napping (I know way too long) then when its time to sleep those 3 hours can be subtracted because I wont fall asleep until they are.

I started this blog as a sort of journal. I have been careful about who I've told about it so I could write about more private moments and thoughts. Now Im not really sure what I want for this blog. I don't know if I want lots of followers or just my close friends or a really private blog just to vent. I haven't decided, sometimes I want to write about the silly/annoying things my friends do but then I realize that they are the only faithful readers. They are the only people who really care, so its a toss up.

Lately I have been feeling very stable about my "Career". I'm working on several interesting projects that Im really proud of. For the first time ever I am less intrested in teaching, which always was my favorite job,. Now I'm more focused on the UUSS and the art center. I finally feel like all my work is actually my career and not random jobs. Although at times I seem very scatterbrained with what my work interests are, I am noticing more and more that they can all apply to each other. They all relate. I really feel like Im making a different, in my life and in the organizations I work for. All my friends my age have long ago finished college. Sometimes I feel like a failure because I haven't taken that road and I dont know when I will get to college. I dont think my time not going to college was wasted . No matter what one does with their time I think they have to enjoy it, and be working for a greater goal. I don't believe in doing things because "you have to" or because someone told you to. I also dont like to torture myself, yes sometimes its fun to be a victim but not to the point where your doing something you hate. The moment I got out of high school forcing myself to do things I didn't want to went straight out the door. Now I do what I want for the better or worse.

Last night I finished reading a memoir about a child growing up in extreme poverty. As I layed in bed I looked up at my ceiling of my room, the lights were off, the windows allowed minimal lighting. I began to think about the ceiling being quite high and how high ceilings is really in for rich people. I thought the room itself was actually quite large and nice. The walls were clean, the floors a mid colored wood. Then I began to think about all the things in my room. There is clothes scattered all over my floor, hanging from my bookshelf and dresser. I have jewels and tulle bursting out of a bag on the floor. There are bits and bobs from craft projects in every corner. Each thing in my room I had bought. I had bought those things with my own money. Yes there were things that had been gifted to me by Greg, Thomas and my family, but overall all those things that were taking over my space I had bought with money that I had earned. I always am thinking about what I will buy next, sometimes I get sad because Im not as wealthy as I would like to be. Last night I realized I was doing well enough to be sort of a packrat/ hoarder. I realized that while other people are struggling to survive I had my own room with acceptably high ceiling. Yes, me, me without the college degree, I have my own place that I maintain and I never have to worry where me and my things are going to live. I always have something to eat or a friend to lean on and things are ok. There's nothing like know your doing ok in life because of all the junk filling up your space.

M.E.T

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

2.3.10


Im getting sort of behind on outfit posts. I have alot of ideas for blog post projects that I've become more focused on. Here are some photos of what I wore two Saturdays ago. See, I can wear jeans too.



Hoodie - H&M
Jeans - Bitten
TShirt - Gap
Purple Suede Boots - DI

M.E.T