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Go to Denver. Go, go to Denver. Boulder ruled especially- I'd really like to take Jeremy and our Pup back. It's a lovely place. The trip went well- I got some bad news while there, but nothing we can't overcome I suppose. Jeremy's sister is claiming that Jeremy has no right to put the 1964 fairlane in his name even though he's putting all of the time and money into fixing it up. It's a long story but I'm actually being rather selfish about the whole thing and wishing he would just do it without asking her and we could just cut her off for good. I'm starting to feel like I'm not taking a proactive roll in my own happiness when I allow myself to be surrounded by people I distrust and dislike. 

We went to Casa Bonita, the food was awful, the quality of the whole place was atrocious, yet we had SO much fun just watching everything around us happen. My gastrointestinal system has still not fully recovered but I think everyone needs to see it once in their life. The thrift stores in Denver were incredible! Not picked through at all- I got this impression of the midwest. It's much easier to thrift store shop outside of NY and CA because not many people do it out there- just low income people looking for functional purchases- not pretty, delightful ones. I've made it my mission to thrift in all 50 states. 4 Down, 46 to go. I cleaned up in the purse department and found a wonderful fondue set with forks and the burner. Yay. 

I found heaven in Talulah Jones on 17th in the heart of Denver. I could've spent all day in there. 

I cannot even express the joy I found in seeing my brother. I never thought i'd say this, but I am so grateful to have him in my life and for him to be such an awesome person. It's funny how you see things when you're younger and how feelings blossom later in life. He played an amazing taxi driver and took us to all of the great places we got to visit. I selfishly wish he'd come back to Orange County but I know he's better than this place, I'm starting to wonder if I'm not as well. All Denver pictures can be found here (you have to be my facebook friend to see them).

Tomorrow is my first day of my new sewing class. I'll be attending tuesday, wednesday and thursday all summer. I'm looking forward to sharpening my skills and undertaking a new creative project called "Wear Apple". I'll be starting off on etsy selling one-of-a-kind intimates. I'll be embellishing, making, altering lingerie, something I've been dreaming about for a long time. I'm also hoping to get some other designers in on it and offer original, cute lingerie pieces. I'll be writing way more about this another time. 

 

  

Take it Easy On Me

 The key to an incredible DIY mothers day brunch is butter. Once I can find a substitute you bet I will use that instead. But it has to be just as good and just as effective. My omelette's were a success. I put mushrooms and red peppers in them (my favorite). It was really good to see my mom, but I felt, just as I usually do, that her mind was somewhere else completely. Mother's day is silly. Like I really need an excuse to appreciate my Mom. I found her two amazing dresses from the goodwill thrift store and a really cute blouse that looks like it's from Anthropologie. I'm making it my mission to update her look. She's going to kill me for it- but I posted a picture of her as a teenager. Her beauty is timeless, seriously. 

Caitlin's mother came to our celebration as well. She was interested in some of my astrology studies and asked a lot of questions about her sun and moon sign. This thrilled me because Mel is a devout christian and her religion teachers her that I slaughter goats. Okay, not really. But usually christians are not open to a lot of my ideas. 

This weekend reminded me of two things: one, that this universe is so much bigger than me. And two, to check my ego lately. I'm reading three excellent books right now and absolutely loving a specific DVD. 

Caitlin (my roommate) had a huge breakdown on Thursday and I'm so glad she was able to resolve a lot of weight that was on her shoulders. She's decided to wait to go back to grad school. She has this terribly tendency to push herself way too hard and the tension just keeps building and she usually explodes once every three months. I'm going to encourage her to just do what brings her joy. 

Anyway, we're leaving to Denver in three days and hopefully getting our new king size mattress before then. I have so much to look forward to this week. 

 

Nature Exploration

I had my very first talk with my new spiritual advisor this morning. I am thrilled that I have found someone who I can communicate with and who can communicate with me. I have a much better understanding of myself and the situations around me and I feel that the best way to proceed is with true focus. There is so much that I can't control and I've been approaching things with what I know best. The very best thing I can do for myself right now is to let what is happening happen. I know this sounds silly and obvious but It's not usually an option for me.  

The notebook above is from Oh Joy!, which happens to be one of my favorite design blogs. I chose a notebook because my goal for the next couple of months is focus. Focusing on being focused. I tend to get caught up in a dream land where if you don't know something than it doesn't exist and I think that that has been that cause to a lot of the issues I'm struggling with right now. 

I'll be keeping a journal. More like a notebook to write what I am sensing and my goals. Something to keep me on track. I think I'll also use it for to-do lists and letters I want to write to people. Anyways, It's been a good Monday and I made chili this morning which is super rad. I make it with Miller High Life which makes it even better. 

Denver in 2 weeks! I cannot wait to see my little brother. I think I need him in my life a lot more than I thought I did. 

photo by: OH JOY

Mustard Angsty Sunday

I'm just mad about chuck taylor converse. I suppose that makes me totally lame, but I'm okay with that. I seriously need a sweatshirt that says "former goth" on it- so I can just curl up in it when I'm feeling angsty. I found these mustard yellow chuck's at TJ Max/Home Goods. That place is dangerous for the ol' budget. I found a sexy new collar for my dog that's gold with glitter all over it, these shoes, some summer tumblers and a box for my tarot cards with black birds painted on it. Soul crushing awesome. 

Caitlin (my roommate) and I also made it over to target for a strawberry plant, tomato plant and a red pepper plant for our garden in the back yard. Hooray for all things that grow.

 

Hair Hats

There is something magical about these hair designs. I wonder if they're digitally manipulated or if someone actually sculpted the hair like this. Either way it's enchanting.

Last night we went to see 'Alice in Wonderland' at the super $aver 12 theaters. It was a blast to hang out with my Mom and my husband. But the movie was terrible. I was so disappointed. I really like CGI (of course)- but the whole movie was green screened? I really wanted to see some organic back drops and visual delights. Even the costumes were sub par. Perhaps I am being unreasonable about this. I've loved the 1952 'Alice in Wonderland' since I was a child. I watch it about once a week when I need a little pick me up. I wish they would've make more reference to the original version a little bit. Ok, so here's a stretch- if someone would send me to film school and give me a monstrous budget, I would really like to re-make that movie, hah. 

Jeremy (my partner in crime), brought his 1964 Ford Fairlane 500 sports coupe home yesterday. It has no engine. Him and David (our roommate) are going to re-build the engine, do some body work and basically fix it up. I think it's an excellent project for him and a great opportunity to come to terms with a lot of childhood issues. I wish I could give more back story for this, but it would simply make the post far too long. 

I got my hair cut this week by the lovely Cherie at Salon Savoie. It's black again and somewhat short but It's very razored and kind of Joan Jett looking. Sweet. I would recommend her to anyone. I've been doing a lot of organizing and starting new projects. Including this blog. 

Also, I've been doing a lot of reading and feeling much more spiritually fulfilled. My religion is appreciation. by the way. I am in no way a Christian nor do I subscribe to any specific eastern religion. I suppose I just always have to do my own thing my way. 

I have no idea what to expect this week. Usually I have a sense of what my weeks are going to look like but I've been swimming blindly lately and finding myself in unusual situations. Something tells me I should keep my camera on me for a while. 

 

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