Freckles

Its weird how certain memories stay with you. I remember the very first moment I saw her. She came running around the corner bouncing all over the yard. I remember not being her biggest fan that first day because she she knocked me down and peed all over my uniform out of excitment and Im pretty sure I started crying since I was only nine. We became friends though. She was sweet but always made us feel safe, I swear we stopped locking our door after we got her. She loved treats and would do anything to get one, and for that reason she knew lots of tricks. She was so hyper and always had to be first when we walked. She thought she was smaller than she obviously was and always wanted to sit in your lap but was content to sleep by your bed at night. I havent lived with her in a few years but I will still miss her. Im sure this would sound silly to anyone who read this but I guess you dont understand unless you have a pet like this. She lived with us for 15 years and was truly apart of our family. I wish I knew what happened to animals when they died but Im sure whereever she is happy and eating a pigs ear.

October 1994 - July 2nd 2010

style Icon: Ali McGraw

I was off the other day and bored and decided to watch a netflix instant watch movie. Love Story popped up and I have never seen it but always wanted to so I watched it. It was pretty good, sweet but sad and I can see how it was a huge hit for its time but to today's standards it really lacked some character development BUT I could watch the movie over and over just to look at the clothes again! I always like it when a character in a movie wears an outfit more than once it seems more real to me plus it gives you another chance to really take it in. But if I could raid anyone's closet and Zoey Deschanel wasn't home than Ali McGraw's character jenny would be next on my list.

I searched all over the Internet and these pictures were all I could find. Her style is for the most part preppy and what I would imagine everyone that lived in Cambridge in the 70's wore. Lots of skirts, dark tights, wire rim glasses and one fabulous coat. Makes me wish it was fall already.

This outfit was by far my favorite so simple but that skirt and belt is wonderful

On top of it

There are two things I wish I did more of 1. wake up early on days I don't have anything to do. I would be WAAAAY more productive if I did. 2. I wish I would eat a more nutritious breakfast, or just eat one in general. I guess my late night fix of medium doesn't really help with either.

Calligraphy

please don't judge my first attempt at this art after you scroll down and see evidence of people that are REALLY good at it

So I took a Calligraphy class last night in hopes to gain the skill/art so I can address those wedding invitations I have been putting off for so long. I found however that I have 2 problems: (1) its hard to learn the "right way" to calligraphy when you are left-handed. It is in-fact one of the many things where being a southpaw is not an advantage. Actually I think boxing is the only area where it is an advantage. (2) Like many things to be good at Calligraphy, it takes practice! Lame no instant gratification here. I guess I expected to walk away from the class ready to start my own business.   I am however dedicated which is something that my teacher said Calligraphy takes, as long as you throw practice in with it. Here are some images I found of people that really do make the art beautiful.

You can learn alot of things from flowers

Life is beautiful

I havent blogged in a really long time...I have alot of days to make up hopefully as the summer moves in I will make more time for pictures!!

Crawfish boil

Sunday for Mother's day Kyle, my parents and I all went to my Aunt and Uncle's house in Louisianna for a crawfish boil.

It was Kyle's first time to ever have crawfish especially like that so my uncle tried to teach him the proper way to eat them.

Das Auto

One of my senior projects for my lighting class

Makeover

There is something about a makeover that everybody finds intriguing. No matter if its a person, a room or even a piece of furniture, we seem to find it fascinating to give something a new life.

Braids

I wish I was better at doing hair because I am a bit obsessed with braids. If I was more hair savy I would sport one every day!I also wish Audrey Tautou starred in more movies because she is just about adorable

Better said than me

"I read through my journal the other day. It's amazing to read the things that have happened, the prayers that have been answered, and the pain that God (yes, God.) tried to save me from. It is also amazing to see how much I've underestimated myself over the past few years. Note to self. You compromise yourself when you settle. Don't settle. Don't live a life that forces you to settle. Don't live a life that convinces you to settle. Don't live a life that decieves you into settling. "

I found this on a random blog today and I liked it so I thought I would post this random bit of wisdom. Its funny how you sometimes a stranger can tell you something so obvious that you apparently just needed to hear. Settling is easy though its safe but I guess safe isnt always the best. I like hopes and daydreams better anyway.

We're live

So I havent taken any pictures lately BUT Kyle and I finally finnished out website. So if you have forgotten when the wedding is, need to by us a present or looking for a place to stay you should go here

teaser

So today Im posting a teaser that kerry sent me as a preview from yesterday and Im itching to see the rest!
I dont know what we were lauging about but it sure was funny
This was taken from here

a bicycle built for two

Today we went and took engagement pictures. It was a vintage style picnic and alot of fun! Kerry from Kerry Brooks Photography was alot of fun to work with and we cant wait to see the pictures! If you ever need any pictures taken you should call him! David, a generous friend, gave me some polaroid film so we could use it today and have some instant blog worthy pics.

"Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer, do,

I'm half crazy all for the love of you.

It won't be a stylish marriage -

I can't afford a carriage,

But you'd look sweet upon the seat

Of a bicycle built for two."

Relive Relove Restyle

I created a flyer for an event we are having at work next week. I dont know what the real one looked like printed on the cards but this was the photo-shop version.

She works hard for the money

                                                         Working on a little project for work

Monty

Only the best cat ever created

A penny Saved

Sometime I feel like this is all I have to my name! I guess one day I will get that high paying job but I wish that was today! especially since work has sooooo much cute stuff!

Protest

So it rained yesterday and as I walked outside I got excited to see the signs that spring is actually coming. Then I woke up today to see snow.....what? I now hate snow, this is the first winter than I am so glad to see end.

First Kiss