A Visit to the Aquarium...

Let me preface this post by saying that I'm so terrible at keeping up with my photos, it's pathetic. 

We took a trip to the Chattanooga Aquarium last year, and it was so enjoyable! This particular aquarium has two sections; a saltwater building, and its freshwater counterpart. This was really nice as we were able to visit one section, break for lunch, then finish the tour afterwards. If you live in Tennessee or a neighboring state, it's really a great place to visit.

 Prepare for a lot of photos of things in water.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outfit

Cardigan - Forever 21

            Dress - Thrifted

            Skirt - Delias

            Tights - We Love Colors

            Flats - Thrifted

            Necklace - Handmade

A Beary Melty Day.

Today gave me...

The cutest sleeping kitty.
This is Houdini, the magic adventurer cat and the newest addition to our family.

Iced Ginger Peach tea. Perfect for the ridiculously hot weather we're experiencing. 

The opportunity to organize our collection of refrigerator magnets. We have quite a few.

  A very melty bunny

and

a visitor who decided to eat said bunny.

It enjoyed the treat, which by this time was almost completely melted onto our gravel driveway. After it's meal it scampered back into the forest.

 It's times like these I really love where I live. :)

Today...

Saw this monstrosity in the Walmart parking lot. Yeah...you bad...

Found this perfect cup that is totally me. Anyone else have this problem?

Drank some lovely tea in a perfect teacup that I found at a thrift shop.

Finally took a picture I like to show off my new bangs. I can't decide if they make me look more chic or like a 5 year old. :)

Back in the day...

Yesterday, Phillip and I went through a bunch of cds with old pictures on them. It is amazing how much you can change in only a couple years! It's almost as if I'm looking at a completely different girl, but I can't really put my finger on what the differences are. They're just...there. It's also crazy how scewed our perseptions of ourselves are. At the time I was so so self consious, but looking back I have to think Damn Girl! You didn't look half bad! I wasted so much time worrying.



What we do every day, no matter how insignificant, shapes us and makes us who we are. What you wear, where you go, how you treat the people you meet...everything matters. Which is why I think we should try to love every day. Yeah, it won't always happen. Sometimes life just sucks. But for the most part, we should try to make every day amazing.

And you know what's amazing?

My new business cards!

It totally is...

Yes, I know. I don't have any clothing in the shop yet...but it's coming. I've been playing around with the serger and I think I've finally got the hang of it.

Me = stoked.

Mr. Ghost.

Weird moment.

So last night I was organizing my shoes and jewelry, putting everything away and in its place. I had taken all the charms off the chains they were on and put them in a little pile in the corner of my jewelry box, closed the box and went to bed.

This morning, I go to open my jewelry box and my favorite charm is back, fastened on the chain. Not even the chain I usually wear it with! Plus, to even put this charm on the chain it was on, you have to get a pair of pliers and lock the jumpring over it. I asked boyfriend if he had put it back on, and he hadn't. So, thank you Mr. Ghost or whoever did it, I now have a lovely necklace to wear!

Still kind of weirded out though.

Hook me up.

I'm not sure if anyone here is into Hook-Ups Skateboard Decks, but just in case anyone is... I've got one listed on ebay! It's new and has only been used for display purposes. I really love them (I've got another rare one waiting in the wings for it's turn), but that serger is calling my name! Just thought I'd let you know. The link to the listing is here.


Nothing's really been going on here lately. A few friends and I saw Transformers at the drive in a couple days ago. Special effects were amazing, as always, but some of the acting *cough* Megan Fox *cough* left something to be desired. Ain't that always the way?

We're also heading to Charlotte on Wednesday so boyfriend can get started on his half sleeve. He's very excited, and I'm very jealous! I'm not sure how long he's going to sit, but the artist cleared the entire day so we might be there a while. I might stop by Best Buy and pick up Chrono Trigger for DS to help pass the time. It should be fun!

Haggle

A few of my shop items have ventured into the SALE catagory! Which is good for you, and possibly good for me! I hate having things lying around, and I really want these things to be in good homes. I'm taking best offers as well, so if there's something you see that you love, but its just a bit too much, contact me! I'm always willing to haggle a little. ;)

Why the rush for a deal? I will tell you! I'm getting some money together to buy myself a nice serger, so I can start making and selling all the wonderful clothes that I have in my head, and put to good use some more awesome fabric that has been in storage. I used to make clothing, but it just wasn't of the quality I wanted. Now that I have a few more years of experiance tucked away, I think its time to start up again. I will keep you updated. I'm very excited!

Tomorrow is going to be an exciting day ( or as exciting as my days ever get). A friend is letting us borrow his PS3 and rented the new Ghostbusters game, so I will have a week or so of ghost busting action! Some lounging by the pool, getting some sushi...a fantastic weekend.

Scottish Festival

Wonderful bagpipers. The Mr. commented on how they "need to find a differant tune." :)

Today I went to the Blairsville Scottish Festival and Highland Games! My dad and I used to go every year in Washington when I was a kid, but I haven't been in a long time. It was so much fun! We got there at about 10:00, and it was already ridiculously hot. Wandered around a bit, bought some shortbread, stopped at the Clan Cameron tent, then sat down to watch the Games. More specifically, the caber tossing which never ceases to amaze me. They're throwing TREES for crissake, and wearing what people would like to call skirts while doing it.

Scots are badass.

Me and Phillip, cooling off in the shade. Im shocked my face isnt covered in sweat.

Giant cow ass. Phillip was embarassed when I stopped to take this picture. ;)

I can't wait for next year!

Too much Christmas Crap.

Life has been so crazy lately, it's nice to just sit back and relax. Or in my case, sew! I spent a month in California visiting my aunt and helping her clean out her house and garage so she can rent it out. Holy crap. I have never seen so much stuff in one place. When I was younger I used to wonder what was in all those boxes piled high to the ceiling. Now I know.

Christmas stuff.

In every single box.

It was completely ridiculous. And it took FOREVER to get through it all. Im sure all those lights and plastic Santas are still strewn about the driveway waiting for a garage sale. On a brighter note, I found a TON of old sewing supplies, fabric, and things! I also found some clothing that used to belong to my mother when she was my age and first moved to America with her family. Which is great. I'll try and get some pictures of them soon.

On a compeltely differant note, I saw Star Trek a couple days ago. And it was completely amazing. I wish all movie remakes were that amazing. They should redo all those crappy Star Wars add ons and make them like Star Trek. I hate those Star Wars movies...

He only spoons with Lions and Tigers.

This is Gladiator.

He was rescued from an indoor fleamarket and has been a focal point in this house since Phillip bought him and took him home 5 years ago. And although some people don't understand why I love and accept him as the focal point of our living area, I really do like the thing. How many people have a larger than life Roman soldier by their dining table? Not too many. My house is full of random things, most of them Phillips, and I love sharing them with people!

The hall of movies. Well, part of it anyway. The third shelf down is nothing but horror movies all the way across, so I have to avert my eyes whenever Im searching for a film. I'm that big of a wuss. Strange how I ended up with a horror movie fanatic who collects anything related to the subject.

Strange little world.

My Kingdom for a Dunny

I got these three for Christmas from my fabulous boyfriend. They're dunnys, by KidRobot. Arent they CUTE??? Some of them cost a ridiculous amount, but....man. Adorable. I think I'm hooked, and have to get about 50 more. Love love love~


I did a lot of cleaning/folding/organizing this morning in my craft room. Now everything is *sorta* in its place. Above is another Christmas gift, a Unicornasaurus, also by KidRobot. How Amazing! The box is covered in all sorts of colorful artwork that I just adore.

Above that is a print of Red Riding Hood by one of my favorite artists ever, moonlightwhispers. Her work is amazing, and she's super talented. Check out her etsy shop, so you can fall in love with her too!

Technicolor Vomit.

The garden.

I keep getting more and more irritated with technology. We were watching Sleeping Beauty (fantastic birthday gift), when out of the blue, the screen went all crazy 3-D, colors everywhere, like technicolor vomit. (Great image). It's completely ruined, and if we were to fix it, it would just break again in about a year.

Apparently that particular tv is complete crap. And I'm starting to mistrust any television with a plexiglass screen that wobbles when you touch it. Call me crazy, but I prefer the old school, boxy sets with an inch thick glass front. Plus, why spend a thousand plus on a set that's going to last maybe 5 years.

Grr.

On a happier note, P's dad found us this amazing vintage trunk in his basement to hold our new, smaller tv.

Isn't it amazing?! It needs some love, but it's going to be epic. I love the huge buckles and hardware...and just the size of this thing. They dont make these anymore!


Another plus? When we looked inside there was a box of vintage buttons, thread, and other notions, all unopened! (though slightly damaged) I love the thread in particular, especially the wooden spools they come on. Stars! Who'd have thought...