BLOGyear: day ten, a day with Alexander.

The Met, mid July 2011.

On a beautiful Sunday morning, after walking down 5th Avenue, I jumped into line for the most amazing exhibition I have been in the presence of so far in my life. 

I don't read Vogue every month just for the fun of it. I read it because Anna Wintour is the most incredible Editor in fashion history. I read it because, if you look past the advertisements, and the insanely expensive clothing, you see incredible stories. 

Vogue is where I was first introduced to Mr. Alexander McQueen.

Here are some of the pieces I was able to see in person.

 Maybe you'll think they are silly, stupid, or strange. But maybe, just maybe, you'll look past that, and see the genius, the creativity, and the heart that went into making these dreams a reality. 

{the top half was made out of medical slides that were painted red}

"I want to be the purveyor of a certain silhouette or a way of cutting, so that when I'm dead and gone, people will know that the twenty-first century was started by Alexander McQueen." -Alexander McQueen

This exhibition is not the norm, but neither was the man that created it. I don't love fashion simply because I like to pick out things to wear, and try different combinations. I love fashion because of the time that is taken to select a certain fabric, the way in which the fabric or material is draped, sown, and cared for. Clothes aren't just clothes, they are ways to be whomever you want to be. 

Dreams. Creativity. Inspiration. 

These are all things that make art possible. 

So the next time you see some outrageous price on something and you go to shake your head. Don't shake it because it pisses you off that you can't purchase it, cause hell, I will never be able to purchase it. But stop for a moment, and think of how much time, and love someone put into designing that coat, or that purse, or even a simple pair of sunnies. 

Art is all around you. In the clothes you wear, the music you listen to, the pictures on your walls.

Art will always be something that is near and dear to my heart, why couldn't it be that way for you too?

tk.

BLOGyear: day nine, a confession.

2012 will be a year of change, a year of truth, honesty, & speaking up about things that matter.

 Matter more then any baking tutorial, craft DIY, or outfit of the day ever could.

A few years ago, I changed. 

Things in my life changed, and I lost who I was. My confidence that came so easily at times, was gone. My care-free, fly by the seat of your pants attitude, was something I longed to once again have. It wasn't a person that changed me, or even an event. I used to smile constantly, and laugh even if no one else thought something was funny. Without a care in the world, the smallest things brought the most joy in my life.

Just now, just within the last few months have I had those feelings, that confidence, again. What broke me, was in fact, me. What continued to break me was the constant reminder that I was not someone anyone "wanted", or so I thought. I finished school so scared of what people thought of me, afraid that no one would like me. All because someone said mean things about me, and to me. Here I was, 20 years old, and afraid of bullies? Now that, is sad. People can be cruel, they can hurt you, but they can also bring you up. 

That's what saved me.

People.

My dreams, however far fetched, or distant, are what continue to save me. 

My friends, however few, are what make me smile.

I like to make people happy, not so they like me, not even so I feel better. But because seeing people happy, is the greatest thing I believe anyone can see in the world. 

So this year I challenge you, sole reader of this blog, to make someone happy for no other reason then everyone deserves to be happy :)

I am surrounded by amazing people everyday, and they, are what make me happy. I am who I am, and that's what makes me happy. I'm sarcastic. I'm hard headed. I'm a ball busting, pain in the ass 20 year old woman, on the brink of the rest of her life. And I could care less what you think :)

dream...more

laugh...more

smile...more

cry...more

care...more

endure...more

take...more

leave...more

share...more.

Be the amazing person you were put here to be. 

:)

BLOGyear: day eight

I love Sundays.

Sunday is the one day a week where I know that at some point in the day I will be able to do nothing. 

And, doing nothing is sometimes the best :)

     Last night I brought some homemade chocolate chip cookies to bring with me to babysit, and they were a hit. I only made half the batter's worth of cookies because I was falling asleep, so today I finished up the batch! After I had let the cookies cool I decided to make homemade chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches. nom nom nom.

So after making cookies, I let them cool and gathered some of the ingredients...

Once I had everything together I started the assembling process!

{I suggest bigger cookies, these were a little small}

All you have to do is take a moderate size scoop for the cookie, and then firmly push down another cookie on top. I like to use mini chocolate chips around the perimeter but sprinkles work well too, and are really cute for kids!

Once everything is done you just wrap them in some wax paper, and let them re-harden in the freezer (one to two hours).

Happy Sunday, Enjoy :)

BLOGyear: day seven

So this is my first time ever posting from my phone seeing as I am babysitting. I have no idea how this going to look, so bare with me :)

I have had such an awesome night babysitting these three amazing little girls. They have the best names, Olivia, Charlotte, and Eloise :) we had a blast!

Now I'm just hanging out waiting for them to return from their night out and though I'd give this Blogger app a try.

Today I did a lot of talking about movies and things I want to see and I wanted to share this upcoming movie with you! It's called 'The Vow'.

It is such a chick flick but it looks really well done. I am really looking forward to seeing it, and bringing my own box of tissues! So here is the link to the trailer, I hope it works!
http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=%2F&gl=US#/watch?v=7JoXHO3ceUY

Well I guess we shall see if blogging from my phone is do-able!
Have a wonderful evening everyone! See you tomorrow :)
Goodnight!

BLOGyear: days five & six

hello :)

     So this week has increasingly gotten worse with the sickness. I am not trying to complain I just feel like, well, shit. Any who, last night I passed out because I had to be at work really early this morning, and now I am going to go pass out again. NyQuil is my friend :)

Yesterday I was going to find a funny quote I found on Pinterest; it's funny to me because, I am now going to use it as a mean form of motivation.

{so true, however, they may not be sick, so ha!}

And today didn't really consist of anything that interesting. I will probably continue to sulk in the fact that I don't have a date to the Christmas party, but relish in the thought of how amazing my shoes are :)

Fact: boys suck, and shoes don't talk back :)

Speaking of awesome shoes, I was re-connected with an old website I used to go on a lot nastygal

and it's really ahhmazinggg!

Enjoy.

I guess it's that time to call it a night, as I have continued to act like a 80 year old woman and be ever so increasingly lame. Whatcha gonna do? 

On a slightly inappropriate note, this made me smile...

on that note, goodnight :)

tk.

BLOGyear: Day four

 On the drive home from work today I was going over random things like what I wanted to wear tomorrow, or what I'm going to pack for my birthday trip over a month away, when I realized how often do says just pass us by because we're so focused on what's to come. I don't want to focus on what's happening a month from now, or even a week, I want to live in the moment. And, maybe even take some chances. I'm not going to lie, I'm pretty exhausted so today isn't anything special just a few quotes that made me smile today.

Goodnight :)

:)

BLOGyear: Day three

pinterest, just might be the theme of my evening.

if you haven't checked it out, take a looksyyy.

Pinterest is insanely addicting, just warning everyone :)

I have been doing a lot of looking around online for different things to incorporate into the blog as the year goes on, and have spent hours on this website searching just about anything. good ideas to come :)

Today I decided to make a conscious effort to live by this statement, 'new year, new attitude'. Believe me one day at a time is enough to tackle. Taking a step back and thinking about things before I say them, making sure my attitude towards people is positive even if it's challenging. Not exactly fun, but something I can challenge myself with everyday. I'll, uh, let you know how well it goes.

On a different note, today I want to do something that I will hopefully do pretty often, which is 5-10 pictures of things that are inspiring me right now. They may have no relevance to my life, or even yours, but hey, maybe they'll make you smile :)

my new shoes from Urban, for the Christmas party & 21st

this hair is freakin' badass, attempting tomorrow 

(we all know I wanna shave the side, one day, people, one dayyyy!)

the endless number of places I want to travel too

powerful, inspirational women; Jackie O, DVF

empire state of mind; where I will be spending my 21st, can't wait!

...and this is what I'm listening to tonight :)

Tighten Up-The Black Keys

see you tomorrow :)

tk.