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Like I said, it was a yeti

Published on 2012-04-16 12:22:59

I made my first vlog. Then I couldn’t figure out how to edit it and then I did and then the sound wasn’t working and I spent a week trying to make it work and watching this over and over again. So the sound and the video are weird. But you can understand and see. [...] > read more

Unsupervised

Published on 2012-03-30 18:18:50

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mqxd1QzdWB8&feature=youtu.be > read more

BSTW vol. 23

Published on 2012-03-30 09:32:19

It’s baaaaack! I forgot how much I loved sharing these and I’m on break right now so I’m delusional and think I’ll have tons of time to look up stuff on the interwebz and for blogging after break is over. {source} I freaking love a good gnome. And these are adorable. I have one in my [...] > read more

accidental innuendos

Published on 2012-03-28 09:17:54

{source} I’ve made some new friends recently who are pretty conservative (not politically just in general. Maybe they are politically,too, I really have no idea. We don’t sit around and talk about those things, it’s one of the things you’re not supposed to talk about. Politics and religion, but we do discuss religion because I [...] > read more

It’s sunny in here

Published on 2012-02-24 09:36:33

{source} A friend of mine called me a “ray of sunshine” the other day. I can’t tell you how much this touches me and warms my heart. No one has ever, ever called me that, referred to me in any way shape or form that relates to sun or even though about associating me with positivity. [...] > read more

Tether

Published on 2012-02-23 13:51:25

Since deactivating my Facebook account (I didn’t think I’d be able to do it, but I did) I feel so. much. more. peaceful. It’s incredible. And I haven’t smoke even 1 cigarette in over 3 months. It’s awesome. But. There is this other thing. My phone. It’s a fucking tether. And I get all caught [...] > read more

This is what I’ve been up to

Published on 2012-02-15 16:02:18

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I’m totally never talking to you again

Published on 2012-01-26 12:50:17

Recently, I was thinking about my love of proclamations. They’re pretty much ultimatums I make for my life and then never follow through. Well, sometimes I follow through, I guess that’s another proclamation. The never. Does anyone else have a problem with this? It often seems like most people have it all together and just know [...] > read more

It’s been so long it’s burning my eyes

Published on 2012-01-24 08:31:08

It’s been raining here for what feels like forever (it’s been 8 days or so). We Atlantans were getting a little depressed. And by we, I mean me and some of my school and Twitter friends. We’ve been depressed and complaining about it to each other. We’re over it! And since I can’t seem to [...] > read more

Life might be happier if I couldn’t talk, but then the grass is always greener

Published on 2012-01-23 13:09:36

In the spirit of the year of positivity, last week I decided to make a conscious effort not to talk about myself. Because I talk about myself constantly a good bit. I don’t mean to, it just happens. Like, someone will tell me a story about something in his/her life and I feel like I [...] > read more

Unplug and feel insane

Published on 2012-01-18 09:21:38

{source} I don’t know about you, but I’m totally addicted to my phone. I’m constantly checking Twitter and Facebook and commenting away on every single little thing that’s going on. Like this: Who cares that I’m ordering school books, I’ll tell you. Me. And that’s it. Because they’re expensive. So, I decided to unplug for [...] > read more

Chico Haiki vol. 1

Published on 2012-01-09 12:38:00

Your smacking makes me sad. But, sigh, You’re so cute > read more

Body Apocalypse

Published on 2012-01-05 07:34:00

{source} I’ve had a sinus infection for the past month or so. It’s pretty much like an apocalypse on your body and soul. Because you get sick for a couple of days. Nausea, aches, chills, the works. Then you feel better and you think you’re cured. No problem. Right? Hell no! It comes back again [...] > read more

Rumspringa, graduate school edition

Published on 2012-01-03 11:10:23

School started yesterday and I’m in this class that’s an international competition. My teacher told us if the class sounds fun to us (it’s another model building class, I’m all over it), awesome and we’re going to have a great quarter. But, if it doesn’t sound fun for those people to please leave the class. [...] > read more

Chico and I are getting ready for NYE

Published on 2011-12-30 09:45:22

We don’t have any plans yet. But, just so people can see how cool and amazing we are, we made this video to trick people into inviting us to something. Because, if not we’ll be hanging out with my parents who go to bed at 9pm and will be slowly killing myself  buttering stuff with [...] > read more

Adventures in Extreme Dating

Published on 2011-12-29 08:51:15

{photo source/photo styling by me} As you may know, it’s been an interesting year for me and dating. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, read here, here, here and those are just these ones that have been recorded on this blog. There has been plenty more ridiculousness I haven’t cared to share. It’s been [...] > read more

You can’t have a good 4th if there are no fireworks. Seriously

Published on 2011-07-05 10:03:28

I had a nice holiday on Monday.  But it stormed.  For half of the day.  Beautiful, sunny, hot.  Then, around 2, clouds came in.  And thunder.  But, it’s Atlanta, it does that every day.  No worries.  There will still be fireworks.  Nop > read more

Shabby Apple Giveaway!I love free dresses!!

Published on 2011-07-05 09:03:46

If you’re a regular reader, you know that I love dresses (and, I’m now realizing, the below pose). And since I love them so much, I want to tell you about an amazing women’s dress company, Shabby Apple. They make the most amazing > read more

BSTW vol. 12

Published on 2011-07-01 08:36:32

This week was busy while also being a little boring.  I know I should be enjoying my break from school, but I get so bored.  Thankfully, I have a gaggle of amazing friends around that make sure I’m entertained and busy.  They rock.  We did > read more

Lovely Beast part 3

Published on 2011-06-30 07:34:02

Here is the 3rd installment.  To read the other two, go here, then here. [enlarge] > read more

Karaoke Night, wha what!

Published on 2011-06-29 08:42:03

Last night, I went to karaoke at this total dive trucker bar.  It.  Was.  Awesome.  I’ve been there before, but this time it wasn’t 10 degrees outside and there were a lot of people there.  It was the kind of place where our waitress > read more

Pretty Pictures vol. 9

Published on 2011-06-28 10:46:17

It’s taken me a while to post these pictures.  This is the outfit I wore to my critique a couple of weeks ago. I was in such a good mood this day.  Probably because when I woke up, I knew I was finished.  All of my projects were completed a > read more

It finally happened, True Blood!!

Published on 2011-06-27 16:18:53

It’s back on!  The best show on TV right now (I’m not sure if I even believe this, but I really, really, really like it).  My best group of lady friends and I got together and had a little soiree to celebrate the occasion (did you know > read more

Lovely Bug Shop (not to be confused with the comic, lovely beast)

Published on 2011-06-24 12:00:56

A while ago, I made a second shop called Lovely Bug Vintage, (I didn’t want the jewelry to get confused with my knits) although it’s not all vintage.  When I made it, that was the plan, but plans change.  I wanted to sell vintage jewelr > read more

BSTW vol 11

Published on 2011-06-24 10:12:26

So.  First week of break has come to a close.  I gotta tell you guys, I’m totally over it.  Break, that is.  It’s boring.  I really, really hate to be bored.  I don’t have any definite things to do.  Makes a girl feel a littl > read more

Lovely Beast 2

Published on 2011-06-23 13:38:27

If you missed the first installment, see it here {enlarge} > read more

This is what happens when you make new friends through Twitter

Published on 2011-06-22 09:19:11

So.  There is this girl from school.  I’ve talked to her a few times in passing.  We’ve mostly discussed how tired we are and how ridiculous studio week is.  Apparently, she’s a sarcastic bitch, just like me, and wants to be fri > read more

Fall Preview (I know, it’s only June, but I’m trying to think ahead)

Published on 2011-06-21 11:13:43

I’ve been working hard (not just on school) on designs for my fall knitwear line.  Yes, I’m going to have an actual line this year and not just randomly make things and put them up as they come.  Other than the bear and cat earmuffs, wh > read more

Pretty Pictures vol. 8 Dancing on Graves Edition

Published on 2011-06-20 10:00:33

I took these pictures over 2 months ago and then forgot about them. Before I moved back in with the parents, I found a little graveyard nestled between two houses.  An old graveyard by American standards.  It’s in such a weird and random spot > read more

This is what happens when sleep doesn’t

Published on 2011-06-19 01:18:22

This is what happened on Twitter from me, @WindsorGrace last week.  During the week of no sleep.  Enjoy. (Unless otherwise noted, these all take place between 3 and 7am on different days) I think I have a fever Die from tiredness? Does that happen? > read more

Without further ado….Lovely Beast

Published on 2011-06-18 07:32:19

Here is what I have been working on for school.  Chico’s writing debut… > read more

best stuff this week vol 10

Published on 2011-06-17 09:00:16

So, you’ve been reading about my crazy week for the last 3 or so posts.  So, let’s just get to the awesomeness. I don’t know if you know this about me, but I absolutely love Sailor Moon and anything to do with Sailor Moon.  When I > read more

Waiting for the relief to flood over me like a tidal wave (in a good way)

Published on 2011-06-16 14:24:46

The feeling the day after a deadline is such a good one.  While the relief hasn’t quite caught up to me yet, I know I can lay around and do nothing all day and I won’t be getting behind on anything.  It’s a lovely feeling.  Just > read more

Pretty Pictures vol. 7–The “I can’t believe this is over” edition

Published on 2011-06-15 11:30:21

Sooooooo, today I do my critique, then I will be done with school for two weeks!!  I’m so excited.  I’ve never worked as hard as I have the past week.  I didn’t know I had it in me.  I feel like I’ve written this before, b > read more

BSTW vol. 9–I already had one all planned!

Published on 2011-06-10 03:30:38

As the title suggests, I had a nice Best Stuff This Week all ready to go with amazing selections I found while surfing the interwebs this week (I’m not sure when I was doing this, probably in some exhaustion coma I don’t remember).  Then > read more

The craziest time of the year (ahem, cough…quarter)

Published on 2011-06-08 09:00:12

It’s here.  And in full swing.  We’re talking crazy, people.  And about crazy people my wonderful classmates.  But, this week I totally made this at 2 am: Which I feel is really cute.  Others might disagree. School is insane.  Peop > read more

Much Love Monday: My Own Take

Published on 2011-06-06 12:01:22

I’m taking my own take on Much Love Monday.  I don’t have a lot of heart things lying around.  :) Thanks, Anna! > read more

BSTW vol. 8–The I didn’t have time to surf the internet this week edition

Published on 2011-06-03 06:55:22

It’s getting to that time in the quarter again.  I was at school until 4am on Memorial Day.  Watching Weeds and working on Chico’s comic and getting really frustrated with Illustrator.  For me, it was shocking how many people were ther > read more

Best Stuff This Week vol. 7

Published on 2011-05-28 16:19:44

I’m a little late (a day and some hours).  I was at a friend from school’s going away party.  My first true school friend to get a job and move away…I’m sad and happy for him.  He’ll majorly be missed, but it’s > read more

Hark! The sun is in my eyes!! (I need your help)

Published on 2011-05-25 09:14:50

As I’m sure you’re aware (unless you’re on the current “good side” of the world and are experiencing autumn, the best season ever) the sun and heat are upon us.  This means sunglasses.  My go to designer sunglasses I s > read more

Much Love Monday

Published on 2011-05-23 09:00:24

So, I thought, when I decided to participate last week, that I already own a lot of heart items.  Apparently, all of those items are in boxes in storage.  I have to scavenge for this necklace.  Here it is, in all it’s glory. Learn More > read more

In honor of the impending rapture

Published on 2011-05-21 11:11:54

I am sharing this hilarity with you…enjoy.  That is if you haven’t been raptured and you’re stuck here for the next 7 years of hell on earth.  Enjoy! {☠} {☠} {☠} {☠} Have a lovely saturday! > read more

Best Stuff This Week vol. 6

Published on 2011-05-20 13:45:27

It’s been quite a day, quite a day indeed.  I’m glad it’s Friday.  Unfortunately, I don’t feel like I’ve spent my time well today considering the impending apocalypse coming tomorrow.  ’sigh’  Here’ > read more

I fell in and couldn’t get out

Published on 2011-05-19 12:47:13

Have you ever fell into a song and not been able to get out?  That totally happened to me last night (and still today and probably tomorrow, too.  I jumped on the Christina Perri bandwagon and that song “Arms” is just so good.  I liste > read more

Pretty Pictures vol. 6–Featuring Camelflage…yes, it’s spelled correctly

Published on 2011-05-18 09:00:54

It has been unusually cold here this week.  My dad will be happy that I haven’t been running the A/C.  Chico and I have been bundling up under the heated blanket (if you don’t have one, get one–I think I’ve said this on here > read more

Using the air conditioner isn’t optional

Published on 2011-05-17 10:40:35

As I have previously mentioned, I recently moved back in with my parents.  I haven’t lived here in a long time.  Because I’m an adult and I’ve lived on my own.  Which means feeding myself (I do appreciate you asking me what I w > read more

Much Love Monday

Published on 2011-05-16 08:03:06

I have decided to participate in Much Love Monday for the first time today.  I’m not a big fan of Mondays, it’s cold and gross outside and I’m going to be at school for 14 hours today.  Hearts are what I need :) This is a little s > read more

Best Stuff This Week vol.5

Published on 2011-05-06 10:22:55

I’m lying in my bed suffering from a crippling bout of anxiety.  (I think I might have spelled ’bout’ wrong, I feel like there’s a silent g in there somewhere)  If only I didn’t have tons of homework and unpacking to d > read more

Yay, I feel less confused!

Published on 2011-05-04 07:40:19

{source} So…I have been in an advanced class all quarter (4 1/2 weeks so far, it’s going by so fast!) and have told several people I don’t have the basics to be in said class (like teachers and administration).  Everyone kept telli > read more

Oh, the weekend

Published on 2011-05-02 10:10:22

Over the weekend, I moved again.  Yes, I did just move 2 months ago.  I’ve slowly been moving stuff for the past few weeks and over the weekend the U-Haul got involved. And, the best part is that I moved in with my parents.  Which, for a lon > read more

Best Stuff This Week vol. 4

Published on 2011-04-29 08:10:05

This week has been an interesting one.  I’ve had a couple of bad day with the anxiety (panic) disorder and agoraphobia, but I’m trying to handle them the best I can.  My mom, while her heart is in the right place, feels like I need to c > read more

It’s coming and in a really big way: part 2, Etsy edition

Published on 2011-04-28 09:30:01

Part two is solely focused on William and Kate etsy items.  While I love etsy and it’s helped me make a good deal of money, the dregs of the crafting world have come out in full force to peddle their wares.  And, it’s awesome.  Witho > read more

Pretty pictures vol. 5–Playing in the dressing room

Published on 2011-04-27 09:00:38

Yesterday, in between my classes, I went on a trying on clothes spree.  It was almost that scene from Sex in the City when Carrie tells the sales associate she’s not to buy shoes under any circumstances, she’s just there to try them on. > read more

It’s coming and in a really big way (Part 1)

Published on 2011-04-25 10:08:08

In case you aren’t paying attention to anything, the royal wedding is coming up on Friday.  Prince William is finally getting married to that girl he’s been shacking up with for the past 5 (4?) years.  And, much to my mother’s dis > read more

Best Stuff This Week vol.3

Published on 2011-04-15 07:48:59

I’ve been a horrible blogger this week. It’s been an interesting week, more about that at another time.  I did however find time to catalogue some of the awesome things I came across this week.  Ahem… This awesome story about pape > read more

Best stuff this week vol. 2

Published on 2011-04-08 07:35:52

The week, the craziness has started up again and it’s only just beginning.  I didn’t have time to write very many posts, but I did take some time outs to peruse the interwebs. Forest Xylophone, watch it all the way through, seriously.   > read more

Back in session

Published on 2011-04-05 16:22:45

School is back in!  Starting yesterday.  I like my new schedule and I don’t think I’m going to have to cut paper all quarter!  Whoopie!  After 2 weeks of mostly laying in my bed watching The Office and Weeds while lying under my heate > read more

Best stuff this week

Published on 2011-04-01 09:36:00

I’m still here, so I guess the world isn’t ending today.  Oh well. I found some great things on the internet this week I want to share, have a great Friday! Love this, it’s hilarious as is the whole website! I love Color Me Katie > read more

Pretty Pictures vol. 4 (P.S. The world is supposed to be ending tomorrow)

Published on 2011-03-31 15:16:15

Today the sun was finally able to break through the clouds and shine on us after more than a week of drear. It was starting to get to all of us, but especially Roomio.  He must’ve voiced his dislike at least 10 times a days.  Grey day after g > read more

Absolutely inspiring

Published on 2011-03-30 10:06:34

I love this quote! picture via quote via Rumi > read more

If I could have any animal Chico sized…

Published on 2011-03-29 09:17:32

Have you seen this? A Chico sized giraffe!  Cutest.  Thing.  Ever. A friend and I were discussing what we want as Chico sized animals.  I said an elephant named Ellie (short for Eleanor the Elephant).  And she and Chico will be BFFs and play and > read more

Pretty Pictures vol. 3

Published on 2011-03-28 13:21:16

I decided to changed the name of this from Shit I Wore to Pretty Pictures.  Shit I Wore is a little abrasive and I don’t want to be abrasive. ‘sigh’  And, hopefully the pictures will be pretty.  I kind of have fun taking them and > read more

You would’ve thought they invented the Cherry Tree

Published on 2011-03-26 07:17:12

A few days ago I had the pleasure of visiting Macon for the infamous Cherry Blossom Festival.  I say infamous because I’ve been hearing about it my whole life.  Literally.  My family is from Macon and my mom told my brother and me about it e > read more

Having a dog in the car should be grounds for riding in the HOV lane

Published on 2011-03-24 11:25:43

Chico and I have been riding in the car a lot together lately.  We’ve been visiting people and going to the dog park and having play dates.  We even drove an hour south of the city to Macon (where I found out my precious has a pneumonia) and > read more

Shit I Wore vol. 2

Published on 2011-03-21 09:39:52

I planned on having more Shit I Wore posts, but then school started and life got insane and taking and editing pictures seemed like something I couldn’t handle.  So–I learned how to edit the pictures more quickly in school and hopefully > read more

Dear cable TV, I miss you

Published on 2011-03-20 09:20:00

{via} Ya’ll, I love TV.  I have it on all the time.  Seriously, all the time.  I like the house filled with voices and I have such a short attention span that I need to have more than one thing to pay attention to at a time.  And since I kn > read more

Lovely Day

Published on 2011-03-19 11:04:52

On a break from school and the weather is changing from cold to amazing.  All of the flowers are blooming and it’s absolutely beautiful here in Atlanta. So, Chico and I headed out to Park Grounds, an awesome coffee shop/dog park near our house > read more

I survived!

Published on 2011-03-18 16:29:34

It was a tough one and I thought I was going to have a nervous break down last week, but I survived my first quarter of art school! You know, I thought I’d worked hard before and I thought I’d been stressed before, I mean, I went to gradu > read more

been having a rough week.

Published on 2011-03-13 14:07:34

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Horror Movie Review (The Adjustment Bureau, which isn’t really horror…at all)

Published on 2011-03-10 09:48:52

If you haven’t seen the trailer for The Adjustment Bureau, watch it: It’s advertised as if it’s a thriller.  At least a thriller.  Maybe even a psychological thriller. It’s advertised that way, but it’s not like that a > read more

Lookey what I made!!

Published on 2011-03-09 07:57:17

For one of my final projects this quarter I made this: And it’s awesome and I’m so excited for myself.  Before you comment, that’s it?  Yes, that’s it.  There’s no music or anything, but it took be 5 hours to make tho > read more

Nostalgia Mixed Tape

Published on 2011-03-07 11:02:48

A few years ago, all of my favorite CDs were stolen out of my car while I slept (my window was also broken).  So, I’ve been listening to the radio pretty much since then.  I don’t have a cord to connect my iPod to my stereo, either.  I > read more

The end is near!

Published on 2011-03-04 08:30:29

The end of the quarter is in sight!  Things are insane right now!  I’ve never worked so hard in my life and my classmates seem to think that sleep is optional.  I don’t know about you, but it’s not optional for me.  If I donR > read more

Published on 2011-02-23 09:00:44

I have to stop with the late night caffeine.  Seriously.  This is the second night this week I’ve sat awake at sleepy time.  And, I’m a little annoyed because I should be doing homework if I’m not sleeping, but I’ve just be > read more

Broken ovaries suck real hard

Published on 2011-02-16 11:15:28

OMG.  I don’t understand how I can have a broken ovary that is making my life miserable for over a week and the doctor won’t see me until Thursday.  When I get there, I’m going to make sure I throw up all over the place in the lob > read more

Are you looking for me?

Published on 2011-02-14 09:00:00

Do you sometimes come into contact with several interesting people or situations in close proximation to one another and you feel like it couldn’t possibly be real?  Like, someone got together with all of them and was like, let’s play a > read more

I was sucked into an art school vortext

Published on 2011-02-13 12:08:03

…and I still might be sucked into it. One of my friends called me last week to tell me to “get out of my f-ing school coma, I haven’t seen you in forever, I miss your face.”  Aw.  I still didn’t see her until tonight. > read more

There are noises outside, I fear the gnomes have followed me

Published on 2011-02-01 08:00:00

Getting used to a new place is hard.  So is getting used to a new roommate and a new dog.  Don’t get me wrong, I really like the new place and the new roommate and the new dog.  It’s just different.  You know how nice it is to come ho > read more

Is there anything worse than moving? Cancer? Death? Okay, those are definitely worse

Published on 2011-01-30 10:00:58

Today, I moved.  For the first time in four years.  And I had to leave behind my two beloved cats, one of whom I’ve previously referred to as my soul mate.  I’ve raised those two since they were wee babies.  But, my, now former, nei > read more

Awesomeness

Published on 2011-01-25 15:44:45

My lovely blogging friend, Jenny from The Bloggess, wrote an awesome post yesterday about mental illness and coming out about it (taking a cue from Michael Kimber, who made this incredible video and if you know anyone who suffers from mental illness, > read more

That’s the fourth time!

Published on 2011-01-24 11:54:02

Hi there!  Happy Monday (which is kind of an oxymoron, no?) I woke up this morning and immediately started throwing up.  Let me tell you, I don’t think I’ll ever be able to eat a brussels sprout, cheese or a veggie hotdog again (my diet > read more

Shit I Wore

Published on 2011-01-21 08:00:21

Since I’ve become less angry, I am finding I have less things to blog about.  Not to mention, school started and Snowpocalypse happened.  So, Shit I Wore (aka:  SIW) is going to replace my 365 Project and will hopefully get me thinking about > read more

Published on 2011-01-17 08:00:58

{source} The other day I was having a conversation with someone.  It went a little something like this: me: How are things, blah, blah, blah, did you get all of your school supplies yet? him:  Oh yeah, I got most of them for free.  Yeah, go me. me > read more

Snowpocalypse 2011!!

Published on 2011-01-11 11:17:09

In case you didn’t know, it snowed in Atlanta Sunday night.  Then again yesterday, along with sleet and now we’re all trapped in our houses.  The roads are ice sheets.  It’s funny that the whole city is shut down.  Literally.   > read more

OMG, this week has been insane

Published on 2011-01-09 20:41:46

{source} This week I started art school and it’s been crazy.  The first assignment in my first class was pretty intense.  She told us that the assignment isn’t an excuse to not sleep all week, it’s that much work.  I got it done, > read more

New Year’s Resolution, be more diligent about this?

Published on 2011-01-04 12:03:01

Day 107- Christmas!  It’s become a tradition that I wrap my head in bows every year.  And then I wore this out with friends…yes, I wore it out.  It was awesome.  My friends told me they prefer me with the bows, not sure how to take th > read more

Happy New Year! An evening in pictures, I’m trying to keep with the same thing I did last year

Published on 2011-01-03 08:00:28

Remember last year when I did this?  I wanted to participate this year again and I totally planned to.  I took all of my pictures in the morning and throughout the day.  Then I got to the party with my camera.  That’s where the trouble star > read more

Another year in review post…by another I mean in addition to everyone else’s

Published on 2011-01-01 01:40:42

2010 was an interesting year for me.  Very interesting.  Definitely the most life changing year I’ve ever had and definitely the best year.  Despite losing almost everything that I thought was really important, I’ve never been happier. > read more



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