I forgot to take a picture when I finished it, so this one is about 80% but I think it still looks good, you get the idea! Anyway, short post cause I have to go get my laundry. More later!
Wednesday, January 27
Herro
Wow, I havent posted in a while! Its been really busy on my side of things. I have been working four days a week at Starbucks which has been fun but soooo tiring. I have been making some money though, $60 in tips alone last week! Woo. This weekend my friend, Hannah, is coming to visit me from College of Charleston! I am really excited, but unfortuneatly she can only come for three days. But hopefully I will go visit her sometime soon. In terms of artsy stuff, I havent done too much. I finished my picture of my mirror mask!
I forgot to take a picture when I finished it, so this one is about 80% but I think it still looks good, you get the idea! Anyway, short post cause I have to go get my laundry. More later!
I forgot to take a picture when I finished it, so this one is about 80% but I think it still looks good, you get the idea! Anyway, short post cause I have to go get my laundry. More later!
Friday, January 15
TIRED
Awww man I am tired!
Today I finished my second shift at Starbucks! It was pretty excited, since it is the busiest store I have ever worked at! Yesterday evening I worked and everyone was super nice and I had a good time. This time wasn't so great. I felt like my co-workers were kind of cold to me. Do you know that feeling when you are new to a group and they just don't talk to you very much or smile. It felt very awkward, which is weird for me cause I am a super friendly outgoing person. I felt like we were all just missing a connection, and they seemed really court and rude with the customers. It is hard adjusting from a store which went by all the rule books and was very courteous to customers to a store where everyone is rushing, the drinks are not made well, and no protocol is followed. I guess I am just a rule follower and it is hard when everything is so chaotic. I am very much a "gold" personality, from that Colors Personality test. Basically, I like rules, lists, being on time, order, and cleanliness. And this starbucks is kinda the opposite of that...
In other news, it is the weekend! Woo hoo! I can't go out this weekend since I am working, but thats okay. Its turned warmer here is Savannah which is really nice. You guys may have heard about the cold snap in Florida that messed up their crops, well we felt it here to! But I can't wait to go sit outside tomorrow and soak up some rays. I am opening the store at work tomorrow..which means waking up at 5am. I am kinda nervous, but I think it will work out.
Thats all for today, I got laundry to do and a rice cooker to clean out!
Today I finished my second shift at Starbucks! It was pretty excited, since it is the busiest store I have ever worked at! Yesterday evening I worked and everyone was super nice and I had a good time. This time wasn't so great. I felt like my co-workers were kind of cold to me. Do you know that feeling when you are new to a group and they just don't talk to you very much or smile. It felt very awkward, which is weird for me cause I am a super friendly outgoing person. I felt like we were all just missing a connection, and they seemed really court and rude with the customers. It is hard adjusting from a store which went by all the rule books and was very courteous to customers to a store where everyone is rushing, the drinks are not made well, and no protocol is followed. I guess I am just a rule follower and it is hard when everything is so chaotic. I am very much a "gold" personality, from that Colors Personality test. Basically, I like rules, lists, being on time, order, and cleanliness. And this starbucks is kinda the opposite of that...
In other news, it is the weekend! Woo hoo! I can't go out this weekend since I am working, but thats okay. Its turned warmer here is Savannah which is really nice. You guys may have heard about the cold snap in Florida that messed up their crops, well we felt it here to! But I can't wait to go sit outside tomorrow and soak up some rays. I am opening the store at work tomorrow..which means waking up at 5am. I am kinda nervous, but I think it will work out.
Thats all for today, I got laundry to do and a rice cooker to clean out!
Wednesday, January 13
I Dyed My Sweater!
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So remember that ugly sweater I bought from Goodwill for $3? Well I invested another $3 into it and bought some navy colored dye. Now, the main problem with this sweater is that I did not know what it was made of. There are different dyes for synthetic or natural fibers. I looked up the brand name, "Tricot Express" and got nothing really. Tricot is apparently a type of knitting style. I did find a sweater from the same brand for sale on eBay which was a cotton blend with another natural fiber derived from an asian grass. So I assumed it was all natural fibers. I bought some dye from the local art store in Navy. Then I washed my sweater in the bath tub....(yes I am too cheap to pay $1 to pre-wash it in the washing machine). Then it was ready for the dye wash.
This is the original color and a close up of the texture
So I threw it in the washing machine with a cup of salt, which I had begged my hall mates for as I only had a half cup of salt myself. I left it in the washer for half an hour, pulled it out, and voila! I dried it and there I have a brand new sweater dress for $6! I am thinking about shortening the length of the sleeves. I will update if I do!
On another note, I start working at Starbucks tomorrow! Wooo!
So remember that ugly sweater I bought from Goodwill for $3? Well I invested another $3 into it and bought some navy colored dye. Now, the main problem with this sweater is that I did not know what it was made of. There are different dyes for synthetic or natural fibers. I looked up the brand name, "Tricot Express" and got nothing really. Tricot is apparently a type of knitting style. I did find a sweater from the same brand for sale on eBay which was a cotton blend with another natural fiber derived from an asian grass. So I assumed it was all natural fibers. I bought some dye from the local art store in Navy. Then I washed my sweater in the bath tub....(yes I am too cheap to pay $1 to pre-wash it in the washing machine). Then it was ready for the dye wash.
So I threw it in the washing machine with a cup of salt, which I had begged my hall mates for as I only had a half cup of salt myself. I left it in the washer for half an hour, pulled it out, and voila! I dried it and there I have a brand new sweater dress for $6! I am thinking about shortening the length of the sleeves. I will update if I do!
On another note, I start working at Starbucks tomorrow! Wooo!
Earthquake in Haiti
Okay...so you guys may of heard about the 7.0 earthquake in Haiti. Its destroyed thousands of buildings, 3 million people are affected, etc etc.
So last night, I totally had two separate nightmares about earthquakes. I almost never remember my dreams, but these were two vivid dreams involving earthquakes. So weird right? Not saying I can tell the future or something. Probably a super weird coincidence. But still, it was crazy how I woke up this morning thinking about that dream then hop onto the weather website and there it is! Earthquake!
So last night, I totally had two separate nightmares about earthquakes. I almost never remember my dreams, but these were two vivid dreams involving earthquakes. So weird right? Not saying I can tell the future or something. Probably a super weird coincidence. But still, it was crazy how I woke up this morning thinking about that dream then hop onto the weather website and there it is! Earthquake!
Sunday, January 10
SHOES! And Other Things...
As it is the beginning of a new week, I have a new quote. I think this one is really motivational and reminds me that now is the only chance I get at making today worth something. Don't wait for life to happen. Make it happen.
Yesterday is ashes; tomorrow wood. Only today does the fire burn brightly
-Eskimo Proverb
Alright, so the weekend is over. Oh my god, I wasn't sure if I would survive. Of course it was the first week back to school so all us college kids wanna do is get crunk. By that, I mean I was intoxicated for three days straight. I also managed to eat a whole pizza by myself. Trust me, I paid for that later. My Gluten-Free diet was messed up completely and consequently I feel like I have a massive hangover, plus my insides are doing back flips. Not Fun....though the drunken revelry was absolutely hilarious. The reason why I went "all out" with partying this weekend is because I am starting work at Starbucks this coming Thursday, which means no more partying for me since I will be waking up at the crack of dawn on the weekends. I am excited to continue working with Starbucks, where I was working in Seattle for the past two years. It seems like a fun store with a lot of fun people in it!
On the Fashion side of things, I made a few very awesome purchases! At the consignment store I found a pair of turquoise cowboy boots with studs and leather fringe. They are absolutely amazing and I cannot wait to wear jeans and a cute top with these, or even a summery dress. I just loooovvvee them!
I also bought an adorable pair of gloves from U. O., since I left my other pair in a taxi. They are long gloves with a flip-over mitten top. So I can be bare fingered for texting or gripping stuff, but flip over the mitten part to have warm mitten hands! I love it! They were missing a button so I got them for 25% off retail. And they are bright red, super duper cute! I wandered into Goodwill and made another good find. I have wanted a sweater dress forever but I am too much of a cheap skate to buy one from retail. I found this oversized sweater, from the "Tricot Express" brand, which is long enough on me to be a dress. Unfortunately it is a horrible oatmeal color. I bought some dye and I will experiment with that. I might do it tomorrow morning, but I will document it for sure so you guys can see how it turns out! Another favorite I have are Cameos. They are antique carvings, usually in stone. Usually they feature a woman's profile. I absolutely love this vintage look. I bought a beautiful ring in Nordstrom Rack for only $20. I love it so much!
For my drawing class we have to make a mask and then draw it. Well, I got really into the whole mask making process. I used the plaster soaked cloth strips to make a base mask. Then I used the mirror my roommate broke and covered the mask with the pieces. I think it is way better than Lady Gaga's own mask.
-Eskimo Proverb
Alright, so the weekend is over. Oh my god, I wasn't sure if I would survive. Of course it was the first week back to school so all us college kids wanna do is get crunk. By that, I mean I was intoxicated for three days straight. I also managed to eat a whole pizza by myself. Trust me, I paid for that later. My Gluten-Free diet was messed up completely and consequently I feel like I have a massive hangover, plus my insides are doing back flips. Not Fun....though the drunken revelry was absolutely hilarious. The reason why I went "all out" with partying this weekend is because I am starting work at Starbucks this coming Thursday, which means no more partying for me since I will be waking up at the crack of dawn on the weekends. I am excited to continue working with Starbucks, where I was working in Seattle for the past two years. It seems like a fun store with a lot of fun people in it!
On the Fashion side of things, I made a few very awesome purchases! At the consignment store I found a pair of turquoise cowboy boots with studs and leather fringe. They are absolutely amazing and I cannot wait to wear jeans and a cute top with these, or even a summery dress. I just loooovvvee them!
I also bought an adorable pair of gloves from U. O., since I left my other pair in a taxi. They are long gloves with a flip-over mitten top. So I can be bare fingered for texting or gripping stuff, but flip over the mitten part to have warm mitten hands! I love it! They were missing a button so I got them for 25% off retail. And they are bright red, super duper cute! I wandered into Goodwill and made another good find. I have wanted a sweater dress forever but I am too much of a cheap skate to buy one from retail. I found this oversized sweater, from the "Tricot Express" brand, which is long enough on me to be a dress. Unfortunately it is a horrible oatmeal color. I bought some dye and I will experiment with that. I might do it tomorrow morning, but I will document it for sure so you guys can see how it turns out! Another favorite I have are Cameos. They are antique carvings, usually in stone. Usually they feature a woman's profile. I absolutely love this vintage look. I bought a beautiful ring in Nordstrom Rack for only $20. I love it so much!
For my drawing class we have to make a mask and then draw it. Well, I got really into the whole mask making process. I used the plaster soaked cloth strips to make a base mask. Then I used the mirror my roommate broke and covered the mask with the pieces. I think it is way better than Lady Gaga's own mask.
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