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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 was wasted by the end of the night and we all had bar tabs because she came to the table once every hour or so. Oh, and the employees get up and sing and they all know most of the karaokers. Because they are there all the time.
The friends I went with were great. It was kind of funny, because several people I knew showed up and they knew other people I knew.
It was funny to have friends show up that you didn’t know knew other friends. It was awesome. People from school showed up and my favorite barista. And then we realized we knew even more of each others’ friends. Really cool.
I sang Atlanta by Alison Krauss and Downtown by Petula Clark. And I’m pretty sure I did an ok job. It’s so different sounding singing into a mic rather than singing in the car or shower. I was all like, “Is that me?”
And, here is proof, as if you needed it, that I, indeed, knit everywhere.
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 friends. This is how she told me. (This took my way to long to make. I don’t know if I’m getting my money’s worth out of design school.)
And then there was a lot of other inappropriateness over direct messaging that I can’t share. Or, I could, but I’m not going to.
This took my like 3 hours to make and then load into wordpress so you can see the whole thing and read it if you squint. You’re welcome.
I’m taking my own take on Much Love Monday. I don’t have a lot of heart things lying around. :)
Thanks, Anna!
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 want to eat 50 times a day, mom), having my room however I like it (just because my stuff is strewn all over the place doesn’t mean I don’t know where everything is! I swear!) and, most importantly, I have paid for and controlled my own air conditioning level.
In case you forgot, I live in Atlanta. Which is in Georgia. In the south. And it gets HOT down here. Hot like hell, with the flames and brimstone and all that. Literally (jk, I just love it when people use literally wrong). I hate summer, it’s way too hot and I hate to be hot. It’s the worst. You can’t do anything about it. I mean, I can only take so much clothing off, you know? At least when it’s cold I can snuggle up with Chico pup under my heated blanket (best invention ever).
When I lived in my house (I miss it every day, seriously), Roomie and I had an air conditioner compromise. I wanted it on 68, she wanted it somewhere above 75 (OMG, ridiculous) so we came to an agreement on 73 or 72. Although, I often waited until she went to bed and turned it lower. Because there is NOTHING worse than waking up sweaty. Agreed? Great. It’s gross. Well, guess who likes it on 78?! My father. It’s sweltering in here. 78, are you kidding me? Inside? REALLY?!
pretend this is me and I was motivated enough to make my own picture
Once I realized the air conditioner in my room wasn’t broken (which I was lead to believe throughout my childhood) I turned it down. ”78,” I thought with a laugh, “must be some kind of mistake.” Next night (it’s the worst when it’s hot and you’re trying to go to bed, see note above), sweltering again. I investigated. Dude, 78, wtf?
While being nice and driving my dad home from the mechanic in the driving rain the next afternoon, I told him I realize that he likes 78 degrees but that it’s much too hot for me to sleep at that temperature and can we compromise on 74? He laughed (not a fun chuckle, an evil magician’s laugh) and said we can compromise at 76. I suggested 75 and he replied with 77. ’sigh’ Apparently, “it’s a fortune to cool that house in the summer.” ?? It’s hot!!
The moral of the story is, my dad is trying to drive me out by killing me with the Georgia heat. The good thing? I go to bed 2 hours after he does. So, I totally win. But, probably only until the power bill comes.
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. Without further ado…
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This is cute, but why? Why would anyone want this? It’s not your wedding.
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This one verges on creepy. Wait, I take that back, it’s just plain creepy. I kind of want to see if the picture really doesn’t come off with use, but not enough to actually buy this soap. These would make cute favors for wedding guests, but not for the average American who is just obsessed with the wedding.
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Someone spent a lot of time and energy painting these and they don’t look anything like the royal couple. Not to mention people generally don’t want portraits of strangers in their houses.
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Really? Really?
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The design is so cute, but why?!! Wait, I know why…’sigh’…capitalism
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W. T. F. You holding your own ceremony, person who bought this? Are you dressing up, as well?
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Weird.
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This is a hodgepodge of whatever crap this designer found at the bottom of her junk draw, she strung them onto a string then printed out some Windsor family pictures off of Google. Really, like picture is giving me a head ache.
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I really want to know if someone buys this.
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I just keeps getting better.
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For sanity’s sake and my personal wellbeing, I hope this was made by a machine.
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What the hell is this?
How many of you are getting up at the ass crack of dawn to watch the wedding? Don’t be shy, we all have our guilty pleasures.
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. (I tried to find a video of the scene–no luck) Once in the dressing room with about 50 things, I realized I haven’t had a Pretty Pictures post in a while and shot my outfit with the iPhone. Good ‘ol iPhone camera. What did we do before portable phones with cameras?
Trying to get my whole body in the picture was a challenge. I don’t have a lot of practice taking photos of myself in the mirror. I feel like I always look weird.
The funny thing is that I usually hate shopping. Like, with a passion. Hence, my obsession with buying clothes and makeup and purses and pretty much everything but computers on ebay. But, yesterday for some reason, I went to a bunch of stores and tried on many different things without falling in love with any items (except a $40 tee shirt I just couldn’t justify). Sometime during this experience, I decided I NEED a designer purse and walked around Dillards for about an hour. Left without one. I was feeling very un-me, but in a fun way, yesterday.
Necklace: etsy (from 3 years ago, I can’t remember, but it’s an awesome necklace!)
Shirt and vest: c/o Alternative Apparel
Short Jeans: Ann Taylor Loft
Slip ons: Keds
Ring: Lovely Bug
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 heated blanket with Chico, it was nice to have been a little productive. And I missed my new friends. After we paid for the quarter (highway robbery!!) we headed to Piedmont Park to lie in the sun and get reacquainted. After tons of rain and cold days here in Atlanta, it was gorgeous out! I forgot how nice it is to just be out in the sun breathing in the air. ’sigh’
Like a good blogger, I took a bunch of pictures from my spot in the shade.
Adorable art school friends K and R. Sharing secrets (not really) and laughing.
K and A playing frisbee. I used to have legs like that.
K and Asa. Asa has a really cool leash. Although they didn’t meet, I think he and Chico will make great friends.
R was making an awesome sinister/devious face (he’s really good at those and he also specializes in ‘you’re so stupid’ faces) and I asked him to make the face again for this photo and this is what I got. So…I’m not sure what kind of face this is.
It was a wonderful way to start the quarter, especially now that we’re at the beginning and don’t have assignments to freak out about yet.
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 and this little video about her from Scout Mob is awesome.
Cute kitty crotch shot from miss Kaylah is adorable! Makes me really miss my kitties (well, they aren’t really mine anymore)
Chelsea from Seablanket is quitting her day job to become her own boss and a full time designer! I’m so excited for her, rush over there and congratulate her :)
The lovely Isobel is turning 2, I can’t believe she’s getting so big! I’m not invited to the party, but I’m going to assume it’s because I live 3,000 miles away.
I don’t know if I can live another day without these in my closet.
Fellow Atlanta blogger Lar tied the knot this week. So exciting!
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. He is having a wonderful time. He keeps running up to me with a huge smile. It’s adorable!
And, now that school’s out, I have time to catch up on my favorite blogs. Glorious! I’ve missed you guys!!
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 those balls and have them rotate and go in and out of focus. It’s pretty exciting. I followed this tutorial if you’re interested in making one for yourself.
Have a great Wednesday!
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