I mean, who really cares since I haven't posted on here for at least 4 MONTHS but if you do care to keep up with me, I've moved to...
AND just to make your life even more complete - I started a blog for Berlioz!
Don't act like I didn't already confess to being obsessed with my cat. And with that my eyebrow, B and I wish you well and hope to see you soon!
Last night as Cleve and I sat on a raggedy old blanket looking over downtown Portland, I came to a really silly conclusion. Winking is weird.
I mean think about it, just about anytime it happens to you its a little strange and awkward, right? Because you're all, "Do I say hi back? Are they being a creep and hitting on me? Maybe that's just how they say hi?" Really, all of the aforementioned are just plain awkward.
The boyfriend and I went to a Dick Dale concert a few years back and he totally winked at me from the stage. I totally give credit where credit is due -- that man is the king of surf guitar and it was an amazing performance but also remember that by the time I saw him, he was 73 and has the longest, thinnest hair slicked back into a pony tail. He also creepily girated all over another 20 something girl in the front so I was super creeped out.
Winking is weird, yeah? I think so.
Anyway, this weekend I go home and get to go to a lovely wedding and my cousin from Finland comes to town! Can't wait!
Oooh and check out my new shoes from work! I got these puppies in black.
Sorry this post was totally, completely pointless.
The last few weeks have been busy, busy as normal. But good busy. I'm taking up a bit of freelance design work which has been really fun and enjoyable! We also signed a lease on a new house and I can't wait to get all settled in. Between our regular jobs and regular errands we have been making sure to have lots of little dates here and there to enjoy this beautiful weather! I think we have been averaging about three bbq's a week and I'm not complaining one bit!
Can't start off the photo documentation without a picture of Berlioz!
I know.
New home!
Yes, the fireplace has an outlet in it.
Beach dates.
Beach babe.
Don't worry, we rubbed it in.
And this poor kitty, Betty, was left from the tenants of our new home 4 years ago. She's stuck around all this time and thinks she owns the joint. I think we can make some room for her tormented little soul.
As you can see, I don't have much time to blog these days. I wish I had an extra couple of hours a week to catch up on all my favorite blogs and to write a post of my own now & then. But I am a busy bee, so that is the price I pay I suppose.
I went to Bellingham a few weeks back and had such a nice time relaxing with my brother & sister. It's funny how the older we get, the closer we get. I truly love my siblings and can't wait to grow old with them! We ate lots of delicious food, watched funny tv, and did a little shopping downtown.
We have also have a lot going on in Portland. The boyfriend is still kicking ass in his pool league, I am busy as ever with work and school, and little B is cuddly and sweet as ever. I've had a run of feeling sick/overwhelmed this past week which has really put a damper on my days. Our next door neighbor is also having some serious mental issues which have resulted in us having to call the police on the regular, which isn't fun for anyone. Let me give you a typical day in my shoes so you can feel my pain. Haha.
Wake up at 6am, get ready by 7 so I can be at school by 8.
Class is out at 10:50, eat lunch in the car so I can be at work by 12.
Work gets out at 5, eat dinner in the car so I can get to night class by 6.
Out of class at 8:50, get home by 9:15.
Try to relax all while usually dealing with the daily happenings of our schizophrenic neighbor.
Work on homework until about midnight, sometimes until 2am.
Start over.
Can you see why I am a grump? Do you feel me on the regular visits to my coffee stand?
As rough as it is, I sat back and kind of laughed at myself the other day after I also lost my wallet and broke our french press. Go figure. All of this bullshit has to be part of life's little lessons, right? I mean, how naïve can I be to think that this only happens to me. Does everyone else have some crazy neighbor story, too? No sleep, uncomfortable living situations, and drinking coffee like it was an IV drip is all part of your twenties, right? Please say yes.
Anyway, we're on the prowl for a new pad to call home and some time to call our own. Spring Break, I am soooo looking forward to you!
Here's some film from Bellingham for your viewing pleasure. Loving any time I can get with my Minolta!
xoxo.
I don't know if any of you saw this jem floating around...
Too funny. Also, really, really scary that someone that stupid was able to run for president but we can talk about that another day.
This video inspired Cleveland and I to break out the silkscreen and create another masterpiece. Behold...
As you can see, I sent some off to my loved ones who are great models. I'm particularly fond of the purple/yellow combo I made for Hiatt. Going to have to recreate that one for myself.
Hope your week is less stressful than mine! We have a lot going on this week + our neighbor needs an exorcism I think...like, seriously. So now we are on the hunt to move asap.
I realized the other night that I am becoming more and more like my mother. The past couple of weeks have been LONG so my shoulders and back are getting really sore from hovering over a computer at both work and school. I probably average 10 hours a day in front of a computer. Sad, I know. This little dilemma has brought forth the Bed Buddy. A rice filled sack that you warm up in the microwave which stays hot for an hour or so. Put that puppy in the microwave for 3.30 and rest it under your shoulders (or lower back, because I am a granny and sore all over!) -- instant knock out. My mom has been doing this EVERY night for the past 15 years or something. Mom, you are on to something. Never has 5 hours of sleep felt so restful.
I have been getting coffee almost everyday. Boyfriend don't kill me when you read this. There is a little coffee stand that is on my way to school and has way better coffee than that Starbucks crap and is also like 30% cheaper. And you know, I'm just soooo tired in the morning and my days are soooo long and I'm usually running late so its not like I can start the day with nothing, right? Maybe I'm dramatic but its my guilty pleasure. My mom has also been doing this since I can even remember. She is so close with her baristas that I get text message pictures of funny happenings at the cart, she has attended weddings for her barista friends -- she's a dedicated coffee lady. Mom, you are also onto something here, but this shit adds up! I'm going to have to slow down on that one until I have a 'real job' like you. Plus it's a little embarassing when you start a punch card on Saturday and only need 3 more punches to finish it on Wednesday. Oof.
My mother also cries. About anything and everything. Commericals make her cry. Live performers make her cry. (And let me tell you, she will try to get anyone to sing to her. If you are a singer, be warned.) When us kids are home and all run to Taco Bell at 12am because we are lazy and all love crunchwraps, she considers this a 'bonding moment' and tears up. When Mr. Rogers died, she cried with me. When I graduated from college, she was a mess. BUT I AM SO MUCH WORSE. If I hear a beautiful classical piece, I can cry so hard that it hurts. Looking at the humane society website makes me weep a very sad, pathetic cry. Seeing my boyfriend play in his band makes me get teary eyed (but I never let it show because he usually plays at places where I would totally look like a baby if I was that in touch with my feelings. Whatever! I'm hardcore!). When he plays his violin, I blubber. I cried so hard when Dumbledore died that he thought I was crazy. Mom, you have made me a total snivelling mess! But that's ok, because not so secretly, I think it means we care a lot about people and that's always a good thing.
Love you Gretch-Ellen.
Like I have said before, we have a 20 pound cat. He is the sweetest, cuddliest, little king of the house. I'm just gonna go out and come to terms with the fact that I am a crazy cat lady now (still love dogs, though!) and state that we are obsessed with Berlioz. Well, basically everyone who meets him is too!
Last week I got some blackmail pics with my phone of the boyfriend and B sleeping on the couch. Sorry for the poor quality, but whatever -- this is freaking cute.
I made Onion Rings for the first time ever last week. So easy! Anyone could do this...and they were delicious. I also had some fun with the Minolta to document the steps. Yes, food photography!!
mix 1 egg, 1 cup of flour, 1tsp baking powder, and your desired spices. I probably added a half tsp of garlic salt, johnnys, and a pinch of pepper and cajun spice.
Slice those onions! About 1/2 inch thick.
Throw em' into the batter and slop around until coated.
Put into hot grease and turn after about 3 minutes on each side.
Enjoy! We sure did.
We had the busiest most relaxing holiday season. Busy and Relaxing you ask? Yes, you can have both.
-Spent Christmas morning at my folks, Christmas afternoon at his, Christmas night at my aunts. But then we stayed the night at my other aunts house (who my sister was housesitting for) and spent the evening in the hot tub, eating brownie bites, and enjoying the night with my brother and sister. See...busy & relaxing.
-We've been using our days off this past week to organize and finally get shit done around the house. Our basement is now a workspace! I have a drafting table, sewing table, and all of my design supplies while Cleveland has all of his music equipment set up on the other side. Its a cozy little basement, and best of all, my school mess will no longer have to take over the living room!
-I could ramble forever. Short story is that we had a great holiday, I'm catching up on sleep for once (but school starts again monday!), and all is good in Portland.
Get ready to be bombarded with pictures from the past month.
Photography final. Christmas time.Kitty sleeping in shop window.Blazers game.LOOK AT MY FACE.Martini's on Christmas Eve.Hung up some prints.Got a Wacom tablet!!!Grillin everything.And a plethora of Berlioz in the mix.
My house is in shambles.
I have the nastiest cold.
I cannot skip school or work to get some rest.
...so I am oh so tired and even a little cranky.
---BUT---
my Thanksgiving was magical. I got to see my bff Molly and her sister Liz (who's basically like the big sister I wish I had) in the morning! Liz is engaged!!!!! And her ring is gorgeous. Its vintage! And we all love her fiancee, Tyler so basically I'm really excited.
Then, dinner at my aunts was so lovely. Our family had a special moment at dinner, each of us going around and really opening up about what we were thankful for. Some people had some pretty heavy moments, and we all loved them that much more for being so honest. I have the most amazing, loving, crazy, goof ball family and I am so happy that I can say we will always be there for each other and we love one another so deeply. I am lucky for that. But enough mush! I know, bleh! That was some hippy shit.
My sister came to town this weekend!! We had a super fun time and went to the best Thanksgiving party with so much vegetarian food! Olivia was in heaven. I must say, it was sooooooooo good. And I'm not gonna lie, I had to undo a button on my dress because it was cutting into my gut so bad. For reals.
If only I could have all weekends off. And if only I didn't have this cold!
Here's some of the latest film:
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