Alive and Beautiful.

New blog!

2012-01-06T23:48:00.000-08:00

New year, new blog!

http://ashleymcurtin.blogspot.com/

2011-06-14T18:01:00.000-07:00

This is my friend Evan. I went to college with him but he just graduated, so he won't be back next year. He is headed to Alaska with my other friend Jeff to do a fishing job for the summer. He had his layover in Seattle today so I got to spend the afternoon with him. He is a dear friend of mine, and I'm going to miss him so much!!

Minimalism.

2011-06-14T18:00:00.001-07:00

“The more you read about minimalism, the more the whole concept starts to sound pretty spiritual. It’s about having less and enjoying the things you have more—it’s about cutting through the excess to discover what is essential.”

—	I Love Your Style, Amanda Brooks

Six Ways To Make People Like You.

2011-06-13T20:12:00.001-07:00

In my opinion, a lot of success in life comes purely from people liking you. Sure, talent and education play into success as well, but I feel like it really comes down to being liked. When people like you they give you things, like JOBS and if they continue liking you then they give you things like raises and promotions.

I grew up learning these techniques but I just came across this list on the internet. These techniques have helped me in things from landing every job I have interviewed for to getting free meals/things in many circumstances, and basically getting whatever I want most of the time. It works, seriously.

1. Become genuinely interested in other people.
2. Smile.
3. Remember that a person’s name is to that person the sweetest and most important sound in any language.
4. Be a good listener. Encourage others to talk about themselves.
5. Talk in terms of the other person’s interests.
6. Make the other person feel important, and sincerely.

(this list was taken from Dale Carnegie’s “How to Win Friends and Influence People” 1936)

2011-06-08T22:42:00.001-07:00

I painted my nails with the inspiration of Tiffany and co. I got China Glaze's "For Audrey" nailpolish, and then painted a white french tip over it. Love it :)

Bubble Tea

2011-06-08T22:40:00.000-07:00

I drank this delicious POG (passion orange guava) bubble tea yesterday. If you live in the Seattle area you have to go to Wow Bubble Tea. It is located on the ave (University District) and it is the best.

I'm Back.

2011-06-06T21:43:00.000-07:00

Hello! I know, it's been a while, and I'm sorry. As a posted (a long time ago) I began using Tumblr as my main blog, which is true, and I am still using it. But I figured that maybe I'll start using my blogger more often as well. I'll use the two blogs for different things.

I have too much to catch this blog up on, it would take forever, so I'll just start from scratch. This summer is finally beginning to really start as UW is getting out of school and I'll hopefully begin to have a social life! I am working two jobs, one as an intern at Artitudes Design, which is a full service graphic design company located in the Seattle area, and the second is back at Gina Mary Hair Design.

Let's go far, far away.

2010-10-26T13:07:00.001-07:00

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Let's go far, far away and never return.

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Twirp.

2010-10-26T13:01:00.000-07:00

I guess you could say twirp was a success. For those who don't attend NNU twirp stands for the woman is required to pay and its a weekend event where basically the girls ask the guys and the social board plans a bunch of fun activities. There is always a theme and the first night you dress according to the theme. This years theme was opposites attract, so me and my date, David, went as the birds and the bees.

from the left: Blake and Lia (mountain man and valley girl), David and me (birds and the bees), Jordan (his date is taking the picture but they were an eyeball with ears and hellen keller), Zac and Amanda (old man and a gold digger).

Me and Darci. She went as beauty and the geek.

Failure.

2010-10-25T11:11:00.000-07:00

Well, I guess the 30 days of thankfulness didn't quite work. I do have 30(+) things I am thankful for, but I get caught up in school and don't take the time to post on here. woops!

Sooo what have I been up to lately?

School.

Twirp.

School.

Wiz Khalifa show.

School.

Weekend in Portland.

School.

Now Ill give you details...

the main thing I have been working on for school is an album cover. I designed a cover for iron and wine [mock of course]. I'm pretty proud of the finished work, maybe Ill try to get a picture of it up on here sometime, all my work is saved in the mac lab right now and not on my personal computer. My new project is designing a restaurant menu and logo. I think I'm going to do it for Sip (a wine bar in Issaquah and Seattle). I love the short and simple name and the atmosphere of the restaurant, it gives me lots to work with.

Yes, I did go to the Wiz Khalifa show. No, I did not belong there or fit in there. Yes, I had an amazing time.

Portland was soooo great. I went there with my contemporary art history class. We went to the Contemporary museum of craft, which was great. And of course the Portland Art Museum (amazing).

we went to the cutest breakfast place called "mothers"... sooo yummy!

Blahhhh. Skipped chapel today to sleep in. I have my first class today at 1:30, I feel my morning has been wasted away. Time to keep my life moving.

Day Twelve: Thankful for man-hating music.

2010-10-01T20:33:00.001-07:00

Tonight I am thankful for man-hating music. You know... Alanis Morissette kind of stuff. Because sometimes, men are serious jerks. that is all.

Day Eleven: Thankful for Nichole.

2010-09-17T12:41:00.001-07:00

Today I am thankful for my lovely cousin Nikki. We have loved eachother dearly from day one. She has been more like a sister to me than a cousin for most of my life. We have always lived pretty close to each other and spent lots of time together, and even lived together at some points of our life! I love her so so so much and am so thankful that she is part of my life.

Day Ten: Thankful for the Brass Razoo.

2010-09-15T11:25:00.001-07:00

{pictures taken from the Brass Razoo website}

Today I am thankful for the Brass Razoo. Brass Razoo is a little hidden gem here in Nampa, Idaho. It is the cutest boutique store I have ever been to in my life. The owner, Elise, is a super bubbly and crafty woman from Australia. She takes clothing and vintage jewelry and alters them in a variety of ways, making every piece that she sells completely original. She also recently started selling furniture and home decorating things. All of her stuff is reasonably priced, but i must warn you that you will want to buy everything she has in her store. Shopping there is like going on a treasure hunt and the employees are always super friendly and helpful. My roommate just got an internship there and I am so excited for her! Brass Razoo is definitely worth checking out, even if you live far, far away, atleast check out her website (link above)!

Day Nine: Thankful for Evan and Jeph.

2010-09-09T22:51:00.001-07:00

Jeff and Evan, this picture was requested by Jeff to be on here. {taken by Amanda Antilla}

Me and Evan at twirp last year.

Me and Jeff over the summer, we got dressed up and went dancing!

Today I am thankful for Evan and Jeph. Two of the silliest boys I have and probably ever will know. Evan is one of the coolest guys you will ever meet, and he just finished biking across the country from SanFran to Boston. Now he is in Romania for the semester and he is missed dearly by all of us stuck here at NNU. Evan was my twirp date last year and we went as Fred and Wilma Flinstone, he was the best date ever. Jeff (or sometimes Jeph) is my BFF and we watch Dexter together. He interned in Puyallup this last summer and we played together sometimes. The best part about Evan and Jeff though is when they are together. They make a good pair.

Love you Evan and Jeff!!

Day Eight: Thankful for Dexter.

2010-09-09T10:18:00.000-07:00

Today I am thankful for Dexter. I just saw it for a first time a few days ago, and I am hooked. Way hooked. It's all I can think about. I am a little over halfway through the first season. It's about a serial killer who kills bad people. Quite intense. Plus, it really helps that Dexter is kind of the hottest man in my life right now. Kind of a shallow thankful post, I'll do something better tomorrow :)

Day Seven: Thankful for Jacey.

2010-09-05T11:39:00.001-07:00

Today I am thankful for my roommate Jacey. She is my roommate for the third year in a row now. But I have known her for about 10 years. I couldn't ask for a better friend. I don't know anyone who I am more comfortable around. We can talk for hours and hours and never get sick of each other. She has continually been there for me throughout almost my whole life. I love her so so so much.

Day Six: Thankful for Naps.

2010-09-04T16:32:00.000-07:00

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Today I am thankful for naps. Something about being at college makes naps okay and that just that much better. I never takes naps unless I'm here at school. I just woke up from a 2 hour [woops!] nap. I must have been really tired. It feels like a whole new day now! I also have the the most vivid dreams when I'm napping for some reason. I always enjoy them! Time to figure out what my Saturday night will consist of... later!

Day Five: Thankful for Lululemon.

2010-09-03T11:04:00.001-07:00

Today I am thankful for lululemon. Not only because they have amazing quality and super cute athletic clothing, but also because they inspire people of all ages to be active. Their motto, "sweat once a day" is something I believe everybody should go by. They have taken something important like exercise and turned it trendy. I know multiple who work at lululemons and they are some of the happiest people I know. They have a passion for working out and they make it contagious.

Plus, I am just super in love with their clothing line. Especially their hoodies :)

Day Four: Thankful For Womens Self Defense.

2010-08-31T12:53:00.000-07:00

This may seem a little silly, but today I am thankful for my new class on Tuesdays and Thursdays: Women's Self Defense. I had the first class today, which only lasted 15 minutes in which we went over the syllabus. I can honestly say that I am so excited for this class!! The prof said that the final at the end of the semester consists of him bringing in a bunch of black belt karate guys and hiding them around campus and then our class has to fight them off! How fun!? I'm sure this class will bring me a lot of laughter, and I might learn a thing or two in it too, which is great!

Day Three: I'm Thankful for Issaquah High School.

2010-08-26T01:41:00.001-07:00

I seem to have caught a bit of insomnia tonight, which isn't good since I must be up early to head to Idaho in just a few hours, oh well, guess I'll sleep in the car! This may seem a little odd, as I havn't been in high school for 2 years now, but I am thankful for Issaquah High school and how it has shaped my life. High school was a home away from home. I knew the ins and outs, how to get around, the cool teachers, the not so cool teachers, after 4 years, like anyone else, i basically had it down. It was a place that I was required to go to 6 hours a day 5 days a week, and yeah, at the time "school sucked" but looking back on it, it was wonderful. I went to a wonderful high school and had wonderful friends. They have completely (and i mean completely) torn down and re-done the school since I attended there. I saw it today, and even got a tour since we coincidently ran into Couty. It was amazing to see how it changed, it felt absolutely nothing like the school I attended. Yet, I still had that sense of Issaquah High School, especially looking out at the football field as the team practiced. Love it, miss it.

Day Two: I'm Thankful For Kristin.

2010-08-25T15:09:00.000-07:00

I am thankful for one of my best friends ever: Kristin. We have been friends since the beginning of high school, so about 6 years now! She has always been there for me and has managed to stay in contact with me through college even though we have been many miles apart. We never cease to have a great time together and some of my favorite high school memories were had with her. She is a true friend and I am so lucky to have her in my life. I get all teary just thinking that TOMORROW I head back to Idaho and I won't be seeing her for a long time, but I also know that our friendship is strong enough to outlast anything.

30 Days of Thankfulness.

2010-08-24T16:40:00.000-07:00

I was on facebook and came across an old friend of mine, Katie. I wanted to look at her page to see her wedding pictures, and through that came across her blog in which she is saying something she is thankful for everyday for 30 days. I decided to copy her!

As you may be able to tell, I am a lazy blogger at times. My life gets busy and I don't take the time to blog everyday. I have been especially bad this summer. I will try to do this every day for 30 days, but at the very least I will eventually get 30 things I'm thankful for on here!

So here's day one:

Gina Mary Hair Design

The stylists: Stephanie, Mary, Amy, Britt, Elaine, Gina, and Sandy.

Some of the receptionists: me, Darci, Vic [who is Sandys niece, not a receptionist, but we still love her] and Ashley.

I worked at Gina Mary Hair Design for [at least] 4 years as a receptionist. It was my very first job and I would go there after school a few days a week from 3-8. I immediately fell in love with the place, and loved the fast paced yet relaxed atmosphere my part-time job provided. I worked there all through high school, and my boss, Gina, let me come back and work during winter and summer breaks throughout my first 2 years of college. I have grown a strong love for the salon over the years I have worked there, and often times I barely even considered it "work" because I just loved the atmosphere. I am extremely thankful for getting the job, and having the opportunity to work there as long as I did. I love that salon, and I love all the people who work there.

Spam.

2010-08-06T21:57:00.000-07:00

I wish I knew a way to stop all these spammers from commenting on my blog.... anyone know how?

Lamb.

2010-08-03T15:28:00.001-07:00

I came across this picture in an email sent to me a while back. It's the cutest thing. Here is the link: http://www.richardpeters.co.uk/blog/2008/08/15/spring-lamb-what-did-you-photoshop-out/

A time for thought.

2010-07-24T22:43:00.001-07:00

I love to have fun posts on here, but every once in a while I feel like being a little more personal. So let me share for a brief moment.

This summer has provided me with some of the best months of my life up to this point. I haven't felt this genuinely happy with my life since I was a little girl. I have taken the maturity that I have developed from college, and combined it with the fun and fast paced life I have here in Seattle. Together, it has created a whole new Ashley. I feel on top of the world and unstoppable. This is the place in life I have always wanted to reach, and I am finally here. Here I am, about to turn 21, with great friends, a great job, and a life that I am extremely thankful for.

For a long time I have felt that ones "twenties" are what are to be considered "the best years." In your twenties, everything is still new and exciting, plus everyone looks their best (no wrinkles yet!). You finally have an idea of who you are, you have left your awkward stage and are blossoming into a true adult. I remember working at the salon in high school and looking up to the twenty-something stylists with envy. I thought I would never reach their level. But here I am, and I am happier than ever!

So here's my fear: going back to school. At school, I feel less independence. Maybe its NNU, or maybe is just being in school in general. My independence is what makes me so happy right now. To have the opportunity and the drive to do, say, and feel whatever I want is incredibly exhilarating. Will I lose this in 4 weeks when I travel back to Nampa? Am I missing out on my twenty-something years?

Sometimes, I think I should just be in beauty school :)

Ohh to get lost in thought! Time to find something to do. Ill do a fun post and update you on life very soon!

Breathe.

2010-07-02T19:13:00.001-07:00

Today has been cold and rainy. It is July 2nd. Um, where is summer?! I can only hope that we have wonderful weather for the 4th of July. We have 2 days for this weather to turn around! I have been working on planning the art show that I am holding at the salon. I am so excited about it!! It will be on July 18th. More details coming soon!

1. I've been loving the velvet underground lately. Old, but so good! {link}

2. Cutest. Things. Ever. {link}

3. I watched this movie a few nights ago. It is a very serious, and sad movie. Despite that, I really enjoyed.

4. The search is on, I need a new bike!! I love this one, if only I could afford it. {link}

5. I would love to have a phone like this one. {link}

6. One of my favorite parts of summer: the strawberries being sold on the side of the road! And the cherries! So yummy! {link}

7. Here is my film photo of today. This is my sister Darci again. A little wild yeah?

Off to start my friday night!!

Summer days.

2010-06-27T10:21:00.001-07:00

Can I please go back to Mexico? Man, I never wanted that vacation to end. Life has been back to normal this week with work. I have exciting news though! I am planning an art show with another local artist from the area and it is being held at the salon. I am very excited about it and I will give you details as I figure them out. My headbands and clips have been selling at the salon (you can also find them on my etsy) so I have been busy this week making more to display at Gina Mary Hair Design! I am also working on a flower for a brides updo that I was asked to do. Lots of pressure! But it's turning out gorgeous. Pictures soon!

1. Is this Starry Night cake not amazing? {link}

2. I want one of these for my new bike! I think I will figure out how to make one, can't be too hard! {link}

3. I thought this was so funny! Gave me a laugh. {link}

4. This is cute, I want to re-make something like it for my friend Amanda who loves Owls. {link}

5. Here is my film photo of today. This is another one of my sister. She is wearing my yo-yo quilt that I found at a thrift store, and I am absolutely in love with it! I wish you could see the colors in it, I will have to take a picture of it so you can see. I want to make one, but I don't know when I will ever have the time! Maybe once I'm retired.

Home!

2010-06-22T22:55:00.001-07:00

I got back from Mexico late Sunday night. The trip was amazing, for lack of a better word! It was so great, and I was not ready for it to be over yet.

1. This is downtown Puerto Vallarta. Beautiful sunset that night. That guy was balancing rocks, i have no idea how he did it!

2. Me and Darci with our sombreros!

3. We had to go to senor frogs one of the nights. It was quite the time!

4. This is me and my mama.

5. Right before we left then Darci graduated from high school! I was so proud! This is Darci, me and Kelsi right before we left!

Busy, busy!

2010-06-11T14:27:00.001-07:00

My work schedule has been busy, busy, busy this week! No time to blog lately, sorry friends! And unfortunately this one will have to be a quickie since I have Darci's graduation to go to soon!

1. Puerto Vallarta here I come! I leave early on Sunday morning and will be gone for a week! I will update you with wonderful pictures when I get back.

2. Darci had prom last Saturday and she looked so beautiful! Just like a princess. This was in the middle of my work shift so I look tired and yucky, but I must show off my beautiful sister!

3. Is this not the funniest thing ever? Hahaha, I laugh everytime i look at it.

Thankful for Memorial Day.

2010-05-29T19:53:00.001-07:00

I have never been so thankful for Memorial Day weekend. I have work, work, worked this week, and then I worked some more! I am so happy to have Monday off to I have two days to rest. Sorry I have been so behind on posting lately!

1. This is just too cute. And in dedication to my good friend Lia. She loves gnomes, and today she is off to glacier national park for the summer. {link}

2. When I saw this blanket from Anthropologie I fell in love. I had to share. Maybe those of you not on a college budget can afford it? {link}

3. Oh yellow dress! So so pretty!! I really need to stop looking at Anthropologie stuff, I fall in love with all of it, but I must SAVE my paychecks! {link}

4. My boss is letting me sell my headbands in the salon I work at! {Gina Mary Hair Design} I also have them on {my etsy} so check it out!

5. Here is my film photo of this post. This is a picture I took of my sister over Easter Break. That thing over her head is a beautiful quilt from the 40s that I recently bought from a thrift store. It was quite the find!

Swirls of color.

2010-05-20T20:43:00.000-07:00

Oh, how I'm loving summer break. There is always something for me to look forward to, which is great. I was supposed to be headed to Cour De Laine on Tuesday, but that trip unfortunately got canceled. I'm mainly sad because I was supposed to meet up with my friend Lia in Spokane on her way to Glacier National Park (she is working there for the summer), but now I can't. Oh well. So instead, I am work, work, working. Which is good, it keeps my life busy and my coworkers are undeniably lovely.

1. I would like a good pair of boots, I've been searching for them lately, no luck yet though. {link}

2. Tis the season of bright colors and cute bathing suits! I can't wait till it warms up a little! {link}

3. Aritzia is one of my all time favorite stores. I could blow my pay check there in a second. I must resist. {link}

4. Two of my good friends Alex and Evan are biking across the country this summer to raise money for cancer. They left SanFrancisco a few days ago and will end in Boston! I've had a lot of fun following their blog as they travel.

5. Here is my film photo of the day. This is my friend Lia riding her wonderful bike. My attempt at panning. The background is a little out of focus, but not as much as I wanted it to be. I'll keep trying!

Some dance to remember, some dance to forget.

2010-05-17T16:21:00.001-07:00

Monday, which means a new week. Weekends always seem so far from Mondays. Atleast the sun is out!

1. Macbook Pro and Starbucks, now what could be better? {link}

2. So on Saturday night me and my friend Kristin went the UW for greek week. We wandered around the Ave for a while and we passed a piercing place with tons of people staring in the window. We looked inside to see this lady swinging from the ceiling, hooked to her back piercings! ouch!!

3. On Saturday I did my friend Kesi's hair for prom. She looked beautiful.

4. Sorry for the dark picture. This is my roommate Jacey and I the day we moved out. My side is all cleaned out and empty, she was leaving a little later than me so her stuff is still partly there. Sad to see our empty room!

5. Here is my film photo of the day. This is my friend Kelsey. My assignment was to show motion, so I used her beautiful blonde hair to do just that.

Raindrops on roses.

2010-05-15T12:58:00.001-07:00

I have officially started working again at the salon, and while my schedule is busy, i love being back so much. It is great to be back at the salon, a familiar place, with a fun atmosphere and high energy. Summer break has had a great start.

1. I came across this picture and I decided that cat is just too cute not to share. {link}

2. Recently I've been listening to Crystal Castles. Listen to the song "crimewave." {link}

3. I want to do something like this, to make a setting in a jar or bottle. It's one of those tasks that seems impossible, but it's not. {link}

4. I recently watched the movie "Girl Interrupted." I had seen it before, but decided to give it another go. It's a great movie, it is very intense though. {link}

5. This is a film photo that I took of my friend from school Amanda. She is painting in the "ever heard of this" art show that we were both in a while back. I absolutely loved her piece, she has a great style that fits her perfectly.

Time is of the essence.

2010-05-10T17:44:00.000-07:00

Another lovely day, and I have tried to enjoy it as much as possible, for tomorrow i begin working for the rest of the summer {not that I don't love my job at the hair salon}.

1. "Time is of the essence." One of my favorite quotes, and also the title of an art piece i did in a show last year. {link}

2. The nerdy-designer side of me just loved this. had to share. {link}

3. Oh summer, I am ready for you. {link}

4. This looks so perfect. {link}

5. Here is my film photo for today. This is actually a mess up picture that I took of my sister. It turned out way too dark {I think I only exposed this about 1 second!} and it is very dusty. I didn't use it for my portfolio, but I love how dark and tattered it looks.

Home sweet home.

2010-05-09T17:26:00.000-07:00

Summer break is finally here {and I couldn't be happier}.

1. One thing I love about being home: the city. I am a born and raised city girl, and that will never change. {link}

2. Spring rain, I can't wait! I love it. {link}

3. Are these not perfect? {link}

4. I got a lovely sounding hummus recipe that I am going to try out. Hummus is one of my all time favorite things to eat. If it is a good recipe I will share it with the rest of you :). {link}

5. I got a bunch of my film photography pictures scanned in right before I left school, so I decided to share them with you one by one. This was the first picture I ever took in the class. This is part of an installation I put together in an art show I was in {I'll show you more pictures of that soon, come to think of it}.

Forever Young.

2010-05-03T12:10:00.001-07:00

Well friends, I am officially in finals week. I am almost done with my sophomore year of college! It feels good, I feel accomplished. I got done with hardest final today (which wasn't that hard) so really all I have to do this week is pack my things up and turn in a few projects. Easy peasy.

1. I look forward to doing some good reading this summer. My reading list includes Dharma Bums by Kerouac, On the Road by Kerouac, and Into Thin Air, which is by the same guy who wrote Into The Wild (so good!!), I'm blanking on his name right now. {link}

2. One of my favorite things to do that I never grew out of is making dandelion chains and wearing them in my hair. There's something so nostalgic and magical about it. {link}

3. This is just the cutest. {link}

4. I have been an avid follower of Elsie's "A Beautiful Mess" blog for about a year now. She is incredibly crafty and her illustrations (above) are so wonderful. {link}

5. I hope to do tons of hiking this summer. Why not when I live in one of the best areas for it? So great. {link}

Oh summer break, you are only days away now. So soon, so soon, so soon.

And I think to myself...

2010-04-29T09:26:00.000-07:00

As another year winds down, I find myself being extremely contemplative. I have never been very deep on here, so we'll see how this goes. Last night I went to see my friends Nate and Joey play their last show at our school as students. They are seniors, and about to graduate and start a new chapter in their life. As I watched the band play, I sensed an extra amount of passion. There was something different about last nights show, or maybe it was just me. It got me thinking about how exciting and scary the feeling of graduating from college must be. I am absolutely blown away to think that I am already 1/2 way through college. As much as I hate my school sometimes, there is something about the small community that I am completely attached to. There is something that has held me from transferring to Western Washington University [my ideal school] over the last two years. There are often times when I wonder why, if I despise NNU and the way they run their school so much, I don't just fill out the application, and go to the school that I know I can get into and want to attend. I realize now, it's not the school that's holding me here, it's the people and the community. So what happens when we graduate? As I watch my senior friends getting ready to graduate, it makes me sad because I know deep down that chances are I will never see most of them again. Will I feel the same way when I graduate? How will it feel to be thrown out into the world outside of the small NNU community? As much as school can be a pain, I love the safe feeling of college. That's all for now, time for the art department party!

Another school year ends.

2010-04-28T18:41:00.000-07:00

Well friends, I am finishing up my last week of classes. I must [again] apologize for not keeping up on here lately. School and life has kept me pretty busy lately. I look forward to taking some pictures and going on grand adventures this summer. Today I have been listening to "born on a day the sun didn't rise" by black moth super rainbow today on repeat. Such a great song, you should listen to it.

1. This summer I want to learn how to skateboard. I have never done it in my life, but it seems so freeing, it seems like something I would enjoy. link.

2. I just thought this picture was too cool. Love the colors. link.

3. Oh summer, please come faster. I long for you so, so badly. link.

4. My new obsession: finger monkeys! Are they not the cutest little things ever? They are very expensive, but I want one very, very, very badly.

5. On campus in front of the art building [aka my second home] a mama duck just had about 1o little ducklings! They are the cutest things, i love them so so so so so much!

This week [dead week] has actually been quite stress free for me. I am almost done, almost done, almost done.

A productive weekend.

2010-04-24T23:03:00.000-07:00

As school is winding down, I feel like my energy level is falling and falling. Summer is so close, I can feel it, and I anxiously await it. This weekend has been full of much needed productivity, with a little fun mixed in with it.

1. I really admire Zooey Deschanel as an actress and as a singer/musician.

2. As I have mentioned before, I just love hedgehogs! I thought this picture was just too cute, i had to share. link.

3. Oh how I long to have my bike back. Whoever stole it has a cold, cold heart. I can't wait to get a new one. link.

4. When I "grow up" I want to own a bobcat. not kidding.

5. I am so interested in pinhole photography, as I have mentioned before. Today I was talking to a friend and he re-inspired me. I will make one this summer for sure. link.

I'm loving life, wishing for school to be done with for a while, and looking forward to an amazing summer.

Just ..b.r.e.a.t.h.e..

2010-04-22T16:30:00.001-07:00

Hello, and Happy Earth Day. As great as Earth Day is, I can't help but find it a little silly. Why do we think we think we should just devote one day a year to appreciating the earth, and then the rest of the year most of us 'just don't care.' "Earth Day" should be everyday, not just once a year. Okay, I'm done preaching now.

1. "just breathe." a simple saying that I often must remind myself of. link.

2. Freedom. Something we all strive for, but how do we achieve it? link.

3. Okay, first of all, that plate: amazing. I love speech bubbles. Along with that, I crave some good coffee today. link.

4. Now that spring is here and summer is coming, I want to put together a cute little picnic. It sounds just lovely. link.

5. I'm often quite happy and very content with being single and independent, but every once in a while, the sound of falling in love sounds nice. link.

Tonight I'm going to a much anticipated art reception and and then I have my final SanFrancisco class!

Escaping thoughts.

2010-04-20T20:42:00.001-07:00

Today has been my most productive day in a long time. I got so much done. It feels good. I just got back from a wonderful walk in the warm rain. Couldn't have been better. All of the following photos I have discovered through weheartit.

1. Gotta love Andy Warhol. I must admit, I love my art history class 90% of the time.

2. I desperately want a polaroid camera. I hope to buy one this summer.

3. I just thought this picture is basically amazing.

4. Music of the day: Simon and Garfunkle. Oldies but goodies. So soothing.

5. One of my dreams is to be a high fashion photographer and/or makeup and hair artist. It would be such an amazing career.

I have such a sense of peace right now. Time to get some sleep while I have this feeling.

Sunny and Beautiful.

2010-04-19T22:49:00.001-07:00

This weather has been just too good lately. I didn't get anything done today! I just layed in the sun all day long (and got quite a bit of color, i might add!). While today was quite unproductive, it really didn't need to be productive, so it was okay. Today, my pictures are dedicated to the wonderful sunshine, and what I would like to do this summer.

1. This is basically me, all day long.

2. I really want to ride a train. I have been keeping a journal this year, and I want to leave it on the seat of a train for a stranger to find.

3. I want to find a tree to hang a swing from. It would be so nice to have my own little spot I could go to and swing.

4. I want to go on lots of hikes. I am never happier than when I am in nature, and since I live in such a great area for hiking, why not?

Apparently the weather is not supposed to stay this nice, which is sad, but probably also good so I actually get some work done. Only 2 more weeks of school left, then finals! Tomorrow we get to officially pick out our apartment. I'm excited. Bedtime now!

Let me in.

2010-04-18T09:56:00.001-07:00

It's been quite the weekend with my sister here. I always enjoy when she comes to visit. It makes me excited to have her attending here next year. Man... half way through college... how in the world did that ever happen? I really can't believe how fast time flies sometimes.

1. I find peace in this picture. The colors and the text work just perfectly together.

2. I came across this picture and fell in love with it. I want that bedspread or couch or whatever it is she is on, i just love it.

3. I love Vintage Vogue. Vogue has been a perfect example of great design (graphic and fashion) and they have been for decades. I'm obsessed with their masthead. Love love love.

4. This bowl is just wonderful. I love it so much. I want one just like it for our apartment next year.

5. I thought this was too cute. I miss my kitty, I can't wait to see her at summer break.

Today is another beautiful, 76 degree sunny weather day. Sundays are always filled with gloom and homework, so I hope to make today a little more exciting that that and get out in the sunshine.

:)

2010-04-15T22:57:00.000-07:00

Good day, good day, good day.

1. My sister is here to visit!

2. i love this dress from Nordstrom. Spring is here!

3. I believe I have made this the music of the day today but I just can't stop listening to "home"! So good!

4. Can I just say... I love having crushes? :)

Okay, bedtime! Short post.

3 things.

2010-04-14T20:23:00.001-07:00

I know I already posted today, but my freetime and boredom tonight while all my friends are studying has lead me to have some time to catch up on here. Here are a few things about me. I got this from Risya's blog. She always has lots of great giveaways and super cute posts so check her out.

Three names I go by:
1. Ashley
2. I really don't go by anything else, I like my name. some of my friends call me silly nicknames but that's about it.
3.

Three jobs I have had:
1. Gina Mary Hair Design. I have worked there as a receptionist for about 4 years now and I absolutely love it.

2. Escapade boutique which is a cute boutique store in Issaquah.

3. Those are the only two real jobs I have had since I still am and have been at the salon for so long.

Three places I have lived:
1. Issaquah, Washington.
2. Kirkland, Washington.

3. Nampa, Idaho.

Three favorite drinks:
1. Tea, almost any kind.
2. Cranberry juice.

3. Coffee.

Three TV shows I watch:
1. Gossip Girl.
2. True Blood.
3. Weeds.

Three places I have been:
1. Guatemala.
2. Belize.
3. Honduras.

Three places I would like to visit:
1. India.
2. Ireland.
3. Europe.

Three people who text me regularly:
1. Kasi.
2. Amanda.
3. Darci.

Three favorite old TV shows:
1. That 70's Show.
2. The Nanny.
3. Boy Meets World.

Three favorite dishes:
1. Indian food.

2. Mediterranean food.

3. Thai food.

Three makeup/beauty products I cannot live without:
1. Palmers swivel stick chapstick.
2. mac minerals face powder.

3. mac nude lipstick.

Three things I'm looking forward to:
1. Going to Puerto Vallarta in 60 days.
2. My sister coming to visit me this weekend.
3. Summer break.

Three people I tag:
anyone who wants it. :)

Hey Mr. Tambourine Man.

2010-04-14T18:17:00.001-07:00

Hello from a beautiful day in Nampa, Idaho. This sunshine and springy weather puts me in such a great mood. I have all my homework done for the week and my sister is coming to visit tomorrow through Sunday! Today I signed up for my apartment next year is Jacey, Amanda, and Lia. Summer break is in only 3 weeks. Good things are happening.

1. I came across this flickr. I thought her photos where refreshing and fun.

2. She has lots of interesting settings.

3. She has some pretty cool fashion on there as well.

4. Music of the day: Albert Hammond Jr.

5. My friend Lia found out she will be working at the Glacier National Park in Montana this summer. It looks so beautiful there and I am thoroughly jealous. I hope to take a trip over there this summer to visit her and check the place out.

6. I am reading Dharma Bums by Jack Kerouac right now. Such a great book.

7. This is me (colored) walking downtown Seattle. My friend is using this for a creative project in one of her classes. Fun picture.

Time to enjoy some more sun! Its 7:30pm here and still absolutely beautiful out! I love it.

Easter, SanFran, and Everything in between.

2010-04-12T21:05:00.001-07:00

Sorry I haven't posted in a while. Life has been busy, busy, busy. But a good busy. After been away for Easter weekend, I came back late Monday, was here in Nampa for Tuesday, then left Wednesday for SanFran and just got back past midnight last night. Life has been so great lately. Let me try to catch you up.

1. This morning on my way to my first class I saw two white doves. So cute! It made me think that maybe it was a sign that I would fall in love today, didn't happen. :)

2. Music of the day: Jeremy Enigk. My best friend over here Lia introduced me to his beautiful music today.

3. This is me, and my friends Lindsey and Stacie. We went to dinner at Bubba Gumps in the Fishermans Wharf at pier 39 in SanFran.

4. This is me and my friend Larissa at the golden gate bridge. It was fun to see, but I must say, a little too touristy for my taste. Despite the tourist stuff, the structure of the bridge is amazing and beautiful.

5. These are my friends Jeff, Evan, and Larissa on the bus in SanFran.

6. We spent some time in the Castro district, which is [for those who don't know] where the gay community spends a lot of their time/lives. It was a fun and very different experience for me.

7. This is the Muni transit, we took it everywhere.

8. We did some work at Hayes Valley Farm. I thought it is the coolest idea and I thoroughly enjoyed working there. We did a lot of gardening, which I love. Basically they are turning an old, destructed freeway from an earthquake years ago, which turned in a huge crime area into a beautiful urban farm to grow healthy fruits and vegetables. To learn more go to their website.

9. I still color eggs every year on Easter. They are so pretty, I think eggs should always be colored.

All in all, my trip to SanFran was just wonderful. I love that city so much, and I hope to go back very soon. It was completely worth all the stress of the all of the work I had to do before hand, and all of the catch up work I have to do now. Time to roommate bond for a bit and then go to sleep. Goodnight all.

Hello again Nampa.

2010-04-05T21:54:00.001-07:00

Well, Easter Break is over and I am back in Nampa for class to start up again tomorrow. The thought of class and homework makes me cringe. BUT in only one day, i will be headed to Sanfran!! woohoo!

1. Music of they day: The Temper Trap. I really enjoy them, check them out. Listen to "sweet disposition."

2. Can I please have this apron? It is just too cute.

3. My friend Larissa is going to teach me how to crochet on our way to SanFran. I love this necklace and I'm hoping to imitate something like it.

4. Meet my younger sister Darci.

5. I had [got] to do some high-fashion-like photos for my photo class and I used my sister as a model. Keep in mind that her make-up, etc was set up for black and white photography. I just took her cheap little point and shoot and shot a few photos after doing the actual photoshoot, to show you guys what I have been up to. I'll try to scan in the black and white ones once I develop them and have critique.

Well, it's been a long time and it is time for me to doze off into tomorrows busy day. Later!

Alive.

2010-04-03T22:22:00.001-07:00

Yes my friends, I am still keeping this blog alive. Just way busy lately! I thought I would have the time to update over Easter break but I have ended up very busy and distracted. Unfortunately, but camera is dead and I left my charger back in Namps, so pictures from my trip home will have to wait, but here are some other treats.

1. Do these not look so delicious and so beautiful? Oh the colors...

2. I sold another headband on my etsy!

3. I came across this flickr. Her photos are just beautiful.

4. One of my new favorite pictures ever. Please check her out.

5. This is so much fun! The colors are great, it reminds me of my trip to Vancouver, BC last summer for some odd reason. Not sure why. Such a great picture.

This break has been so great. I haven't done any homework yet [oops]. Actually, I think I will work on that now. Later!

Too much, too much.

2010-03-31T18:22:00.000-07:00

I must apologize for not keeping up on here lately.... this week I have been swamped, to say the least. Tomorrow I will head home to Seattle for Easter break, and I will have time there to do some updating.

1. This picture was taken the first day I got my bike. I have some horrible news.... 2 nights ago my bike got stolen. Very, very, very sad. I was very attached to that thing, and it's how I got around everywhere. Time for a new bike I guess, but I'll miss my old one :(.

Sorry this must be so quick, but I must run! Any suggestions on relieving stress...?

A busy weekend full of doing nothing.

2010-03-28T14:25:00.000-07:00

I really haven't done much this weekend as far as homework or activities go, but I definitely spent a lot of time in the beautiful sunshine. Yesterday was the perfect day, it was so warm and sunny out, i spent the day at starbucks (twice), laying out in the sun, and thrifting. I bought an amazing quilt that I am absolutely in love with. I bought it with Amanda and we will use it to lay out in and in our apartment next year. Wonderful.

1. I just had to. They are so cute!

2. I am constantly looking at thrift stores for the perfect vintage floral couch. I have found some pretty cool ones, but am waiting until the fall to buy it.

3. I watched "Our Daily Bread" last night. It's a documentary on the food industry. I was absolutely apalled. I was so queazy after watching it, and so so so so so thankful that I am a vegetarian.

4. I love pinhole photography. I think it is so great. This picture is wonderful. I really want to learn how to make my own pinhole camera, I know it is pretty simple. Anyone ever done it before?

5. I just really love this picture and wanted to share it with you.

Well, now that I have procrastinated a little bit I am off to work on some more sketches. Happy Sunday!

Post 101.

2010-03-26T12:47:00.000-07:00

This is my 101st post. Crazy. I started this blog way back around Christmas 2008, but I really didn't use it until now, I'm glad I finally am. Life continues to be crazy this week. This weekend will be much needed.

1. On April 7th I will head to San Francisco! I'm so so so so excited. I have never been there before, it will be such a great trip. I am going with a social work class to get part of my cultural credit. We will be doing some service projects and exploring the town! I had my first meeting for it last night, it got me to pumped!

2. I desperately want to find some lavender fields to play and take some pictures in. It sounds just wonderful.

3. Have you seen the new video of Lady Gaga and Beyonce for Telephone? If not... you should. Quite weird, but I just can't help but love both of them so much. Gaga is coming to Seattle in August, I plan to buy tickets as soon as possible.

4. I put some headbands on sale on my etsy! Check it out.

5. I'm wearing this perfume today. I love Armani code so much... best perfume ever.

6. Song of the day: Brightly Wound by Eisley. Makes me want to be a little girl again.

7. I bought this dress at Nordstrom recently. I love love love it!!

I finally got my fall and spring schedule of next year figured out. Next semester I will be taking...

-Graphic Design 3 (yay!)

-Contemporary Art History (yay!)

-Intro to Computer Graphics (should have taken it a while ago but got messed up in scheduling, needless to say it will be a breeze, but boring.)

-Ethics (should be interesting. and good.)

-Intro to Web Design (yay!)

-Women's Self Defense (could be helpful...)

Then in the spring I will be taking...

-Intro to Geography (yuck.)

-Human Biology (yuck... i'm horrible at science.)

-Human Biology lab (more yuck.)

-Design History (yay!)

-Printmaking (double yay!)

-Theology of Love (interesting.)

-Walking and Jogging (easy peasy.)

Should be a good year of classes. Time to work on my paper and go to class.

Dream Apartment Shopping.

2010-03-24T21:29:00.000-07:00

My stress level has finally come down and I am able to relax again. Today I did some dream apartment shopping and it was so great. I can't afford any of it, but I hope to find similar stuff doing some major thrifting this summer.

1. I love this beautiful chair. I sat in it when I went to Anthropologie in Seattle over spring break, it felt perfect.

2. This gorgeous teacup. I want to have tea parties in my apartment next year. It makes me giddy just thinking about it.

3. I love pillows. I must get this addiction from my mom, we have pillows all over my house back in Seattle, they are everywhere.

4. These postcards are so cute. I want to buy a set so badly! They are just too great.

5. Music of the day: The DoDos. Listen to them, they are great. :)

I still feel that I have so much to do. We have scheduling this week, along with a huge huge huge (did I mention huge?) project due in graphic design next week. I'm pretty excited about it though, I think I will screen print the whole thing and have it really handmade looking. Off to get some much needed sleep now!

Stress overload.

2010-03-23T21:06:00.000-07:00

Too much to do, too much to do! This will be a quick entry, for I am just giving myself a short break in between work.

1. On Friday I am doing the Jai Ho dance (at the end of Slumdog Millionaire) for the cultural show. So much to plan on top of all my homework, it will be fun though.

2. Music of the day: Crosby stills and nash. Their calming voices have kept me sane today with all my projects!

3. Yet another picture from the sartorialist. That scarf is just amazing.

I would also like to thank Risya and Marta for nominating me in blog awards! I know I am supposed to pass them on, and I promise I will, but for now I just don't have time. Check out both of their blogs though, they are great! Risya has some great giveaways and Marta has some amazing outfits! Time to finish homework and get some sleep. [Sometimes I feel like i should be paying the art building rent].

Back in Namps.

2010-03-21T20:00:00.000-07:00

Officially back in Nampa. I went to sleep last night at 2:30am and woke up at 4:00am. Needless to say, I'm exhausted. But I am waiting up for my roommate to get home. I can't say I'm happy to be back yet, spring break was just too good, and school work sounds like no fun at all. I suppose I will soon get back into the swing of things. Only 6 weeks until summer break.

1. Is it ironic that I leave a warm and sunny seattle and come to a rainy and gloomy Nampa? Seattle, being one of the wettest areas, and Nampa being one of the dryest (sp?) areas. Weird.

2. It is well known that I have had a huge crush on Jim Morrison for a very long time now. So I decided the music of the day today should be the doors. :)

3. On my wish list: A cute, vintage looking apron. Next year I will be in an apartment rather than a dorm, so I will have a kitchen.

Oh roommate, please come home soon, I must get some sleep!!

70 Degrees and Canoeing.

2010-03-20T21:47:00.000-07:00

Today was a great day to end my spring break on. Tomorrow morning at 6:40am (yikes...) my plane will depart on its' way to Boise. I can only hope for weather beautiful there as it has been here lately. I will have so much to do! I am working on designing a graphic terms dictionary [lots of work!] as well as 3 illustrations that are pro-vegetarian for my illustration class [fun, yet also lots of work]. Also I am doing the jai ho dance in the cultural show on Friday. Along with 2 essays. And the San Fran trip coming up. Busy Busy. Show and tell time:

1. Music of the day: Arcade Fire. I re-discovered how much i actually LOVE them today while canoeing. I have "Wake up" playing on repeat as we speak. http://www.myspace.com/arcadefireofficial

2. Tomorrow is Darci's 18th birthday. Tonight we went to Macaroni Grill to celebrate. Yummy.

3. Today I went canoeing in Pine Lake. So wonderful.

4. The weather was so perfect, it was such a great afternoon.

5. New headband! I'm beginning to make school spirited ones. This one is for WSU, we will see if they sell, and if so then I will make some for other schools. Let me know if you want specific colors for your school and I would be happy to custom make one. http://www.etsy.com/shop/ashleymargaret

6. I am so in love with this photo. It makes me want summer so badly. It reminds me and me and Amanda plan to find some lavender fields before summer break and have a photoshoot.

7. Clean, perfect snow, and a bike... now what could be better? One thing I have missed this week: My bike. The weather is perfect now.

8. These last 3 pictures have all been by Kendall Paulsen. She is in my sisters graduating class and I am blown away by the amount of talent she has. She actually did my familys' pictures over winter break. I reconnected with her work when Amanda was showing me some of the flickrs she follows and Kendall was one of them, small world! I look forward to seeing what she does in the future, her artistic talent will go a long way. Check her out on flickr or her website.

Time to finish packing and get some sleep before my early flight! Goodbye Seattle, Hello Nampa.

Another Beautiful Day.

2010-03-19T21:57:00.000-07:00

First off I would like to congratulate Risya for winning my headband giveaway! Thank you all who entered. I have had a busy last few days, this spring break has been filled with so much fun!

1. This evening I finally finished my essay that I have been putting off [yuck] but while I did that I took a walk down memory lane and watched Josie and the Pussycats. I so remember when that movie came out when I was little and I thought I was so cool for watching it.

2. Imogen Cunningham. We have an assignment in my photography class to do a presentation on a famous photographer. I chose to do Imogen Cunningham. Her work is all very interesting with beautiful contrast of light and darks. Lovely.

3. Nordstrom. http://shop.nordstrom.com/. My serious weakness. Today I bought a super cute dress and some jewelry there. They have some great stuff right now.

4. Music of the day: Crystal Castles. They are summer music for me, I listened to them a lot last summer, and as the sun comes up again I find myself listening to them again. Guaranteed to put you in a good mood. Check them out: http://www.myspace.com/crystalcastles

5. My friend Karissa recently bought one of my headbands on etsy ( http://www.etsy.com/shop/ashleymargaret ). She sent me a picture of her wearing it (above).... so cute! She is working on trying to raise money to buy herself a car, and as most of us know, it can be very hard to make money in college. She recently started up an etsy with some super cute stuff on it, so check it out and help her out! http://www.etsy.com/shop/karissajean

So much fun stuff. I'm about to upload some pictures onto my computer from the last few days and its' adventures, so I'm sure you will be seeing them soon enough.

A Lovely Wednesday and a GIVEAWAY. :)

2010-03-17T23:07:00.000-07:00

Hello hello. As promised, I said I would do a giveaway soon. Tonight I felt crafty and made this cute headband. It's a light pink headband (stretchy) and on it is circles of gray felt, light pink fabric, black felt, gray lace, and a white vintage button that I am in love with (it has taken me such a long time to use since I've been saving it for something special). It's made out of all recycled material and scraps. If you're interested, leave a comment with your email along with 3 interesting things about yourself. The winner will be randomly chosen Friday March 19 in the evening. Please try to get the word around so a lot of people try for it, the more people I get entering for this giveaway, the more giveaways I will be inclined to do. :) Good luck!

On to show and tell time:

1. Music of the day [excuse the language]: Starfucker. I listened to them a lot last year and have recently rediscovered them. I think they're fantastic. Check it out: http://www.myspace.com/pyramidddmusic

2. A little secret to a FREE bag! Free People [ http://www.freepeople.com/ ] has super cute retail bags, that are actually cloth so you can reuse them. Today I went into the store and asked if I could purchase their retail bag, instead they said I could just have one and I got to pick the size I wanted! It is perfect for carrying my stuff on short bike rides and taking my books to class! Check out their website and see if there is a store near you, and also check out some of their cute stuff!

3. I saw my best friend from high school Kristin today. We saw Alice in Wonderland in 3D which I enjoyed, and spent the day downtown Bellevue, so great.

4. Can I please have this bike?

5. Oh, and this one too! Both from Republic Bike: http://www.republicbike.com/default.asp

Alright, long post, time to do some journaling! I have gotten very behind lately. Good luck on the giveaway, please please please spread the word! To see similar headbands and other accessories, visit my etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ashleymargaret

One more thing! One of my great and super crafty friends just started at etsy! Check out some of her great stuff! http://www.etsy.com/shop/karissajean

Catch up time.

2010-03-16T20:29:00.000-07:00

Hello hello. Time to do some catch up since I skipped blogging yesterday [and maybe the day before too?]. Life as been busy, busy, busy. Here's a little taste of what I've been up to.

1. Black Moth Super Rainbow. Good music, check it out. http://www.myspace.com/blackmothsuperrainbow

2. Indian food at Pabla Veggie Cuisine (Issaquah, WA). It is so great. The best part... everything on the menu is vegetarian! Makes my life so easy. The food is to die for. Here we have some naan, and two paneer dishes, one with curry and the other with spinish. Served with basmati rice. So yummy.

3. Today I hiked Twin Falls with Kelsey and Brie. It was great, this is a view from the top of the falls.

4. (I love my friends).

5. This is at the bottom of the waterfall. We had to take a little detour and climb some rocks, but it was so worth it.

6. We took a second detour to go exploring and found this great area. I want [will] go back here during summer to go swimming. Doesn't it look perfect?

7. 5th AVE theater. So beautiful. I saw Legally Blonde on broadway here last night.

8. Sis [Darci] at Legally Blonde.

9. Can I again just say how much i love the sartorialist? http://thesartorialist.blogspot.com/

The last few days have been great. Still haven't started any homework [err...] but I'll get to that eventually. My friend Lauren is coming over tonight and it will be great to see her! Time to get more done. Check on the new stuff on my etsy! http://www.etsy.com/shop/ashleymargaret

A Tolo Daze.

2010-03-13T23:59:00.001-08:00

A beautiful and [mostly] sunny day in Seattle!! Wonderful.

1. This evening I watched Selena. I hadn't seen it since I was a little girl. Such a tear jerker!

2. Tonight was Darci [my younger sister's] senior tolo, the theme was famous couples [c'mon... so cliche!]. Darci [left] and her date went as Barbie and Ken, and Kelsi [right] and her date went as Mickey and Minnie mouse. They are both in super high heels, I am not as short as I look here.

3. I curled Kelsi's hair. I love doing hair so much... i always say that if for some reason graphic design doesn't work out for me, then I will go into doing hair.

4. Tomorrow night I am going to see Legally Blonde on broadway. I'm very excited!

That's all I have for tonight, I'm super tired so I'm headed to bed. Goodnight!

First day home.

2010-03-12T22:44:00.000-08:00

Being home today was so great. Let me show you what I have been up to:

1. Crafting. Finally some time to! I made cute rings, which I love! I have a few on my etsy, along with some other new stuff: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ashleymargaret

2. Romy and Michele's High School Reunion. I hadn't seen this movie in ages, I love it!!

3. So, I found this mug at a store I was at, and someone had tried it out or something, and got lipstick on it! Weird... and very gross. I was so taken back by it, it gave me a laugh at the same time though.

4. Oh, Nieman Marcus love. I finally got a chance to check on the new Nieman Marcus mall today. It is so fancy, and oh so amazing!! {if only I could afford everything}.

5. Trophy Cupcakes. An adorable cupcake shop in the Nieman Marcus mall. My mom got a black and white cupcake, and I got red velvet, along with some french press coffee... so delicious, and oh so cute! The perfect afternoon.

6. Boise airport waiting for my plane. Goodbye Boise! {for now}.

Today has been so lovely. This is much needed break for me, and I am so happy to be home.

Home.

2010-03-11T22:10:00.001-08:00

Oh, home again! It feels so nice. There is nothing quite as comfortable as being home. My flight was quick and easy {and that's saying a lot because I hate flying}. I saw my mom, sister, and cat and had a relaxing night home, getting settled in for the week. I made a new headband and a ring {pictures soon!}. This will be a quick post but I promise for some great pictures and adventures this week as I am on spring break!

1. To be back in Seattle. So wonderful. I truly love this city.

2. Alice in Wonderland. I love this movie so much. I am skeptical to see the new one. Has anyone seen it? Opinions? I would really like to know.

3. Music of the day: Andrew Bird. Love him, love his whistling!

I'm calling it an early night. I would love to hear opinions on Alice in Wonderland if you have seen the new one.

Follow me home.

2010-03-10T13:46:00.000-08:00

Oh, I couldn't be happier right now! My art history midterm is over!! Plus, I think I did well on it. I have been stressing and studying for it like crazy lately. I feel such relief now. Tomorrow at 4:00pm I will be on the plane on my way back to Seattle until the 21st. I couldn't be happier. Now onto some fun pictures.

1/Music of the day: Breanna Paletta. I went to her show last year at the flying M (Nampa, ID) and I fell in love with her music! I had never heard of her before, but it was a free show so I decided to go with my friend. I bought her CD on the spot, her music is great, and refreshingly different. Check her out: www.breannapaletta.com/

2/I am obsessed with art, and absolutely love photography. Unfortunately, I am not so great at photography...YET! It is still new to me, and I am so in love with my photography class right now. I am really into flickr right now just to get inspiration to keep working at photography. I got pointed in the direction of http://www.flickr.com/people/brainheartlunggut/ and I think her work is so great and inspiring. After looking at her pictures I realized I recognized her! She dated my friend a zillion years ago. Small world. Anyways... check her flickr out, it's great.

3/Snake river. I went here yesterday on a photography field trip. My class is all b&w film, but I took my little digital camera with me to. It is so wonderful and peaceful up there. [Celebration Park].

4/Celebration bridge. This bridge is above Snake River. I love this bridge. If you're from around here, or are ever in the Boise/Nampa area, I definitely suggest taking a trip up to Celebration Park.

5/Autumn, Amanda, and Ashley. (3 A's!). This was us at the art show of Ryan Callis. Speaking of... I should post pictures of that. Later I will.

Now I have to run, I have my last class of the day to get done with. Happy Wednesday!

March 9.

2010-03-09T14:17:00.001-08:00

Hello friends. This week is absolutely crazy for me. I leave for spring break on Thursday afternoon and have a ton to do before then, so sorry is my blog isn't so great this week. Here are a few things that have kept me sane so far this week:

1. Of Sinking Ships. It is extremely relaxing instrumental music. Perfect for me to do all my studying and homework to.

2. Skipping rocks. I'm still working on learning how to.

3. Leavenworth, Washington. It's a cute little town in the mountains. I will be going up there for a few days over spring break to visit my roommate. I am so excited to go!

Today my photography class went up to celebration park. It was so great. I will post about it and have some pictures from it a little later [once i do some studying and my camera charges].

DIY.

2010-03-07T19:18:00.001-08:00

I came across this wonderful DIY project yesterday. For directions go to: http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/11/diy-project-toilet-paper-roll-wall-art.html.

The materials you will need are:

..Toilet Paper Rolls..Scissors..White Glue..Stapler..Paint + Brushes..Glitter..Laundry Pins..

It is a super easy process and really cheap to make. Me and Amanda are going to make one for our apartment we will live in together next year. I'm obsessed with organic shapes.

These are a few of my favorite things.

2010-03-07T19:09:00.001-08:00

I simply remember my favorite things and then I don't feel so bad...

1. Do you remember this movie? It is splendid, and the music is wonderful!

2. Silly picture. Cute new sunglasses.

3. Kelsie brought this little doll back for me from South Africa. I think it's so cute.

4. My new obsession: hedgehogs. I want one so badly. Lia made me this little guy and he is just too adorable!

5. Music of the day: Animal Collective. More summerish music. I've been listening to the song "Blueish" all day. Check it out.

Whew, I have 3 posts for you tonight! 2 down, 1 to go! The next is a great DIY.

A girls Saturday.

2010-03-07T18:48:00.001-08:00

Here are pictures from our girls day yesterday.

1. We started the day by taking Jacey to get her hair done. Gossip magazines galore! [one of my guilty pleasures: reading trashy magazines].

2. We spent last night at the Boise mall and at the Cheesecake Factory. I bought a new pair of sunglasses which I will [soon] have a picture of and some new makeup. This was the red velvet cheesecake I got, it was [and still is since I have tons of leftovers] completely amazing.

3. My cute friends at the Cheesecake Factory. Amanda, Jacey, and Kelsey.

4. Jacey [roommate] getting her hair done, i love this picture of her.

I'm about to post a fun DIY I came across, along with some other fun stuff, so stay tuned! :)

Lia's Birthday.

2010-03-06T23:59:00.000-08:00

As I mentioned, Thursday was Lia's birthday. I got some pictures of it, so heres a small documentation of our fun night. [all this pictures were taken by the talented miss Amanda: http://www.flickr.com/people/hellocherie

Lia and me at Krung Thai. So good!

We had the guys surprise and decorate Lia and Amanda's room while me and Amanda took her out to dinner. We did a trust fall with evan, which was lots of laughs and fun.

Lia, me, Jacey [my current roommate], and Amanda. The four of us will be roommates next year and I am so excited!

Yummy thai food. Lia and Amanda had phad thai, I had yellow curry with tofu and rice.

Lia [orange], Amanda [TOMS], and me [writing] sitting in the grass taking advantage of the beautiful sun. I just love this picture.

Well, I think I can call today a wonderful success. I'm a few days behind on blogging [as I am just now posting pictures from Thursday]. I finally got my paper done so I will now have time to upload pictures and share about my day today, tomorrow. I hope everyones weekend has been fantastic. I'm thinking about doing a giveaway this week if I get enough responses about it. Goodnight!

Hello Saturday.

2010-03-06T09:01:00.000-08:00

Oh I'm so happy Saturday is here. My favorite day of the week. I will soon go to the hair salon with my roommate and some friends, but first, some sharing:

1. I love this headband so much!! I'm wearing it today with my striped gray cardigan and I love it! I have one for sale on my etsy right now: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ashleymargaret

2. This cupcake! How wonderful! I want one.

3. Last night I attempted Lady Gaga's hair bow. I failed pretty badly, I need some more practice. I know hers is a wig, but it's still possible to get one! I will keep trying. Any suggestions?

4. Hedgehogs! They're so cute! I'm obsessed. I want one so badly!

5. Corinne Bailey Rae. Such great summer music! It gets me in the mood to be in the sun.

Well, I have to run! Hair salon time! Ill document it and post pictures later. Enjoy Saturday!

March 5.

2010-03-05T13:11:00.000-08:00

Oh, what a beautiful day! No classes, and sunny and warm! I just got back from a fabulous run and now I am procrastinating starting my paper due on Monday. I just can't focus with this weather.

I've done everything to procrastinate today, including play around on photobooth. I love this sweater I am wearing, I got it at the Brass Razoo downtown Namps. It is one of the best hole-in-the-wall vintage stores ever! [http://brassrazooboutique.com/home.html]. Anyways, Happy Friday!

A Seattle day in Nampa, Idaho.

2010-03-04T22:57:00.000-08:00

Today we got gray, wet, Seattle rain, which we do not get often here in Nampa. As much as I prefer the sunshine we have been getting, it is always nice to get a little bit of "home" over here. Speaking of home, I will fly home to Seattle in one week for spring break! So excited. Here are tonights treats:

1. Reusable sandwich/snack bags. You can find some super cute ones on etsy. My friend [and future roommate] Amanda bought some yesterday. They are so great!

2. Vintage tin lunch boxes. Today in illustration I ate my lunch in a to go box [as usual, since my schedule doesn't give me enough time to eat in the cafeteria] and after I finished I went to throw away my styrofoam to-go box and saw about 15 other ones in the garbage. It got me thinking that I should get a lunch box, so I could stop contributing to the un-needed waste. I searched on etsy and there are tons of cute ones, and most are under $10! I found this one and I fell in love, I think I will order it tomorrow!

3. Song of the day: Meet Virginia by Train. I know, it's an oldie from the 90's, but I reconnnected with it today, and remembered how much I love it!

4. Today I for the first time discovered Look Book [http://lookbook.nu/]. It was love at first sight [or site... haha get it? cheesy]. The fashion is just great. Check it out if you haven't before.

Staying on the music theme of Train tonight, you should check on their video for "Hey Soul Sister" [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVpv8-5XWOI]. I think it's just great. I love the text that they use in it. Illustration critique went very well today, and it was so great to see everyones projects! Lia's birthday was a successful blast, we had a very fun evening that I will hopefully have pictures to show you soon. All my classes are canceled tomorrow, so I am officially on my 3-day weekend now. Life is wonderful. Goodnight my beautiful friends.

Pocahontas and Birthday Time.

2010-03-04T09:43:00.000-08:00

Goodmorning beautiful friends.

Today marks the day of my very best friends birth! Happy Birthday Lia! I'm so excited to give her her gift later.

This morning I got woken up to some girls who live on my wing watching Pocahontas next door. I love that movie, it was one of my favorites when I was little. The music is so great!

Okay, I must go to my Illustration class soon. I am so excited to see what everybody's CD cover looks like!

Illustration.

2010-03-03T19:57:00.001-08:00

So, my project in my Illustration class for the last week has been to design a CD cover for a single of our choice. I chose "The World Spins Madly On" by The Weepies [if you haven't heard, go listen]. Part of the assignment was to get inspiration from a successful illustrator, I chose to get my inspiration from the lovely Tara McPherson [http://www.taramcpherson.com/]. Here is my [almost] finished piece. I went for a quite little kid feel, i had lots of fun doing it and decided to go it completely hand done, no computer this time! It was a challenge for me, but a great one. Tomorrow we will have critique in class.

I'm working on getting this blog going again, I really neglected it for a while. I'm thinking about doing a giveaway but I don't know if anyone actually reads this, so I need some feedback!

Working on getting my etsy started up again too: www.ashleymargaret.etsy.com

Hello Sunshine.

2010-03-03T19:16:00.000-08:00

Oh the weather has been so great today. Me, Lia, and Amanda got to sit out in the sun today and enjoy the warmth, first time this year! It felt so good. Here are todays 5 things to show and tell:

1. Music of the day: The XX. It is all great. Listen to the song "Islands."

2. This is a picture from Americans Next Top Model a few seasons ago. I am in love with her hair. I have always had a dream to one day do hair and make up for runway fashion.

3. This is another old ANTM shot. Love love love. The color is so great.

4. This comes from The Sartorialist [http://thesartorialist.blogspot.com/]. I LOVE this blog. They are pictures of random people on the streets and their awesome fashion. It is so great.

5. Now this is just silly. If you're looking for a little laugh, make your way over to People of Walmart [http://www.peopleofwalmart.com/?page_id=9798].

Okay my beautiful friends, I'm off to finish up my illustration. I will post a picture of it tonight!

A Cute Tuesday.

2010-03-02T22:17:00.000-08:00

Happy Tuesday. And happy birthday to my best friend back at home in Seattle miss Kristin! I love Tuesdays because my only class is photography. We learned how to do some cool toning today that I can't wait to experiment with. I also got most of my CD cover illustration done [pictures soon] and a bunch of sketches done for my new graphic design project. We are designing a graphic design terms book. Lots of work! Now for some show and tell:

1. Paper Heart. Such a cute movie! I saw it a few weekends ago for some girl time with Jacey, Amanda, and Lia. I was giggling the entire time.

2. This is a [bad picture] of my beautiful journal. I write in it, Lia reads it, and then when it is all filled up we are going to leave it somewhere for a random stranger to find. It is very exciting.

3. Today was a TOMS day. I love my burlap TOMS. I want more burlap things. My wonderful roommate brought me passion tea lemonade when I woke up this morning, it was so perfect! It definitely felt like summer.

4. I want a vintage floral print suitcase. I think they are so cute. I always look for the perfect one when I go thrifting, I always find them, but never "just the right one."

5. If you haven't already listened to them, listen to The Album Leaf. One of my favorite albums is One Day I'll Be On Time. It is great to relax to, and perfect for homework since it doesn't have words.

Alright, bed time. I have my early classes tomorrow! Yikes. Goodnight.

Things to love today.

2010-03-01T21:55:00.001-08:00

There are many reasons to love life everyday. Here are some happy things I have thought about in particular today.

1. Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros. If you haven't already listened to them, you should, right now! I especially love "Home", "Desert Song", and "Om Nashi Me."

2. Tara McPherson's illustrations. She inspires me! http://www.taramcpherson.com/

3. Spring is finally coming, which means, BIKES! Bikes seemed to be everywhere today. It makes me so excited for the coming spring and summer.

4. Okay, this is the best thing ever. Balloon Therapy. They filled a room on campus with balloons and it is absolutely magical!

5. Today was a beautiful, WARM, and sunny day here in Nampa. Me and Kara took advantage of the great natural lighting and experimented with a mirror and a camera, most of our pictures failed, but we got some fun ones trying!

Well, that's it for the night. I'm off to bed.

Craft time.

2010-03-01T13:39:00.000-08:00

..Sigh.. I would just make things all day if I could. This is life though, and there are people to see and homework to be done. I made this headband and I love it so much, I need to make more to put on my etsy [www.ashleymargaret.etsy.com].

Some quick instructions on what I did:

1. Take some old recycled t-shirts and cut them into 3 strips about 15 inches long.

2. Sew the strips together at the top.

3. Make one long braid, and sew at the other end to secure the braid.

4. Roll the braid up into a circle, either sewing or super gluing as you go.

5. I found that it was very hard to sew a button on the thick braid, so I put thread through the button so it looks sewn, then super glued it in the middle.

To Make the Headband:

1. Begin by repeating steps 1-3.

2. Take the braid and connect the two ends.

3. Sew or glue the braided circle on the headband, preferably where the two ends of the braid meet to make the headband, so you cover up the "uglier" part of the headband.

...voila!

It's lots of fun, and pretty quick, plus they are super cute. Happy March!

Let's take a moment to love...

2010-02-28T19:18:00.000-08:00

After doing some internet exploring today, I just had to share some of the things i fell in love with.

1. These are so cute. They will be my next project I work on.

2. Do I even need to even explain why this is love?

3. I am in love with this picture. Oh, how I long for a yellow bike.

4. I just love this. Oh the color.

5. Persian kitties. I want to do this to my own white persian (Noel) next Valentines Day. So cute!

6. I want one.

{I believe I have the Sunday night blues. I do not want Monday to come. Let's shoot for a good week, with lots of sunshine please.}

Etsy.

2010-02-28T15:23:00.000-08:00

I have finally taken the time to put together my etsy.

Take a look at it: www.ashleymargaret.etsy.com

Heres a few samples:

Let's...

2010-01-29T16:31:00.000-08:00

Let's go on an adventure.

Let's cease the day.

Let's try something new.

Let's do something wild.

Let's break the rules.

Let's think out of the box.

I crave excitement...

Boring life: be gone.

.1.26.10.

2010-01-26T10:17:00.000-08:00

I'm sitting here waiting for my one and only class today: Photography. I'm very excited because we get to develop our film for the first time today [something I have never done]. I finished making the flower clips for the people who bought them back at home, and will send them in the mail today after class. I got an awesome Bob Dylan poster last night that a girl on our wing left behind when she left the school this semester. It's so great, I love it! It kind of clashes with my Jim Morrison poster, but I love them both just the same.

I have been writing in a journal since the begging of break, and it started off as a more organized way for me and Lia to write our letters to each other, but it really has turned more into a journal than letters to each other. I decided yesterday that when I get it all filled up, then I will leave it somewhere cool for a stranger to find. Im thinking about taking a train from Leavenworth to Seattle over spring break, and it would be so great to just leave it on my seat of the train. It's an exciting thought that a stranger out there will know all of my secrets!

AMANDA: because I can't comment on your blogs and I know you read mine sometimes, in response to your last entry, I will model for you if you'd like. I think it would be fun also if the 3 of us did a photo shoot [you me and lia of course]. Just a thought.

Okay... I'm going to talk to my roommate until class time.

A Weekend in Pullman.

2010-01-25T15:35:00.001-08:00

This weekend I went to Pullman, WA to visit my friend Kate for her birthday. She attends WSU (Washington State University). It was a short, but enjoyable trip. I really love walking around that campus, it is so beautiful. It makes me wish Nampa had some hills and mountains. Now we are back to school, and all I can find myself thinking about is spring break. Sometimes I just hate being responsible, sometimes I just want to quite school and go play. I will not though, I will continue on.... only 2.5 more years. I must do some sketching now for illustration... I am falling behind. I would be more than happy to do my sketching, if only it wasn't just restricted to people...

Excite.

2010-01-22T10:16:00.001-08:00

Finally Friday. I really look forward to this weekend, I know it will be great. I have much to do before the weekend starts, so I better get on it!

Nastalgia.

2010-01-19T16:06:00.000-08:00

I just finished going through memory lane. Old pictures from high school. Here's a re-cap:

Peter, my first car, parked in it's rightful spot at Issaquah High School. Grande light ice nonfat sugarfree vanilla latte on top [of course].

Grabbed our boobs in Guatemala [see statues behind us].

Bills class! With Renee and Steph. It wouldn't have been high school without it/them.

The three inseperables. Best friends through high school. Miss them.

We skated.

Sucked on Limes.

Did "the titanic."

Such great memories. :)

.1.17.10.

2010-01-17T13:32:00.000-08:00

Both Pictures by Kendall Paulsen [http://kendallpaulsen.com]

These two pictures are from our family photoshoot that me and Darci got my mom for Christmas. These are the two sample shots we got, I look forward to seeing the rest. It has been a low key weekend so far, but I have enjoyed good company. We have a 3-day weekend so I hope to do something fun tonight. We shall see. I want sunshine!

.1.15.10.

2010-01-15T16:25:00.000-08:00

Back in school, and first week of classes... finished.

My classes this semester include:

Research and Critical Thinking.

Photography 1.

Graphic Design 2 [typography].

Art History 2 [modern].

Illustration.

Walking and Jogging.

I'm pretty happy with it, and I especially look forward to photography and illustration. School is already in full gear and I've already got homework to do, but it is nice to be busy again. It had been great seeing my friends here again. It makes me look more positively into being here next year and possibly not Western. Who knows though still. Life is good right now, and 2010 has had a great beginning. I hope to visit WSU next weekend for Kate's birthday, which will be so much fun if it ends up happening.

Time to enjoy more life.

.01.09.10.

2010-01-09T21:10:00.001-08:00

Boys: Brian, Mac, Craig, and Sheridan.

Girls: Becca, Lianna, {me}, and Kate.

All: Avatar with our cool 3D glasses.

..I believe I got all the names right..

Well Washington, this is goodbye [for now]. I have my bags [almost] packed. On my way here my suitcase was 49 lbs... and the limit is 50. I brought and extra tiny suitcase to bring new stuff home in but I worry it is will not enough room. Hopefully it will be okay tomorrow! I finally got my License in the mail today! I haven't had an ID for so long... I never realized how much I actually use it until it was gone. It is nice to have it again. Ugh... now that break is over, I wish it wasn't. There has been times over break where I have been ready for it to be over, and it will be great to see friends again.... but I'm not ready to go! Schoolwork sound sickening right now. Oh well, Tuesday classes will come, whether I want them to or not.

To all my friends here in Washington: This break has been wonderful. I will miss you all greatly.

To all my friends headed to Idaho: Can't wait for our reunion!

.01.07.10.

2010-01-07T19:08:00.000-08:00

Two more full days left here in Washington. The last few days have been great. I have gotten to see friends and just really relax and enjoy this break. I went to see Avatar in 3D last night which was really great. I'm realizing that being home is really skewing my taste in music. I listen to such different music here than I do in Nampa. It's a refreshing change, but I know that all this music will soon become popular and I will hear it playing from the bathroom everyday I will soon be annoyed with it. For now, I love it.

New Favorites:

Ridin Solo [Jason DeRulo... same guy who sings Whatcha Say].

Bed Rock [Young Money].

Run this Town [Jay Z].

Oh Yeah [Jaicko].

Waving Flag [K'naan].

Hey, Soul Sister [Train].

I guess it just comes with hanging out with high schoolers and old high school friends. Don't judge :). Today I had a little retail therapy. I bought my first pair of TOMS which I am so in love with! They are probably the most comfy pair of shoes I have ever owned. I also bought 2 other pairs of shoes that I am in love with. I didn't buy any heels. And lots of new clothes. I don't go shopping often, so I guess when I do, I go a little crazy. Ha... rap music and shopping? Sounds like I need to get back to Nampa quickly before I transform into high-school-Ashley again. Time to figure out what I'm doing tonight! I really do love it here sometimes.

2010.

2010-01-01T22:13:00.000-08:00

Kelsey, Kelsi, Me and Darci before New Years Eve.

Hello 2010, you're finally here. Last night [New Years Eve] was pretty great. I went downtown with Craig and we went out to dinner at the cheesecake factory and watched the fireworks at the Spaceneedle. It was a wonderful and magical night and it was so fun to be downtown for it. I have never actually spent New Years Eve downtown Seattle. All in all, I can say that I am happy 2009 is over. It is time for a new beginning, and I am so looking forward to it.

.12.28.09.

2009-12-29T00:38:00.000-08:00

Cougar Mountain.

We got Kitty a Santa costume. Scary looking eyes.

Well, I need to write this quickly because my macbook says I have exactly 28 minutes until the battery dies. Life has been great lately. Went on a lovely hike today, but I ran into a bobcat! So I quickly, but calmly made it back down the mountain [only .3 miles from the top!! dang, so close]. Those things are so cute, I just want to pet it, but I know bobcats can get quite vicious. Luckily it didn't follow me down. Glad I wasn't eaten today. Work tomorrow. Need to get organized. I'm a hot mess right now. Time to read [Dharma Bums by Jack Kerouac... so good... read it.], journal, and sleep.

Goodbye 2009.

2009-12-26T13:09:00.001-08:00

What a great break this has been so far. Christmas was great [my handmade gifts this year were a hit], and now we only have a few more days left of 2009. I really look forward to the new year, a fresh start, a new beginning. New years Eve will be so great, me and Kate will begin planning on Monday. I slept late today, had a slow morning, and am now ready to go do something! I will soon head into downtown Bellevue with Chelsea to go spend some money and to go see the princess frog movie that recently came out. I also really hope to see the squeakwle (sp?) soon [i dont care what you think]. Relaxing day, but that's the way I like it the day after Christmas. I only have one work shift next week as of right now, which I have mixed feelings about. Part of me really wants and needs the hours and enjoys being there, but the other part of me loves the free time to see old friends and play. There are so many people I have yet to see since i've been home... including my best friend! I really need to call Kristin and find a time to see her. In fact, I just stopped writing this so I could write on her wall. I just realized I lost her number in my phone-switch a few days ago [my phone broke..]. Oh yes! New phone, the phone company replaced by old one with the new version of my phone. I like it. It feels like an extra Christmas present! Anyways, I really have to end this because I'm headed into Bellevue now.

Heads in the sky.

2009-12-20T23:49:00.000-08:00

Man. Can I just say... I love this break. It is so wonderful to not worry about school. It is so great to be home, it's a different feeling than what I had this summer, and over Thanksgiving break, probably because it's just me. Although I love when friends' come home with me for break, I can really be in my zone when I go home with just me. I guess it's a hard concept to explain. I have been busy busy busy since break started. I just finished my [third] Christmas party this weekend. And while they where all fun, I can honestly say I am glad they are over. They have exhausted me! I spent my day in the U District today with Darci, so wonderful, then had 2 Christmas parties to attend tonight. Tomorrow, i work, almost all day, but it's great because I need the money, plus I get to work with Erin, so it will be a blast. Only a few more Christmas gifts to buy. Time to read [Dharma Bums] and journal, and sleep. Goodnight my friends.

Sitting. Wishing. Waiting.

2009-12-16T10:55:00.001-08:00

In 2 hours I will leave this place and be on my way to SeaTac airport. So anxious and ready, and wish it was now. I am now finished with finals! Such a good feeling. I so look forward to reuniting with old friends, not eating dex food, golds gym, hot tub, working, christmas parties, new years, family time, sister time, crafting, and having absolutely no school to worry about! It will be so nice. All I have to do now is take my bike into my room so it doesn't freeze to death over break (or get stolen) and pack my laptop, and I will be officially ready to go. I feel like I'm truly saying goodbye to NNU and everyone here, but that's not true, I'll be back in 3 weeks, so there is no need to be sad in saying goodbye. Break is much needed, and it is finally here.

Hello again Winter.

2009-12-13T16:54:00.001-08:00

Man. I do love the here, but I really can't say I've missed winter much. It's so cold! Only 3 more days until winter break. On Wednesday at 3:20 my plane will be taking off to SeaTac airport. I'm so ready. It will be so great to see old friends. I talked to Darci for a long time today and found out that there will be a huge Christmas party at my house on Sunday, it will be fun to see all of her crazy friends again. Will remind me of summer I'm sure. And on Saturday I get to go to the salon Christmas Party, which will be wonderful to see everyone. I'm also hoping to work as much as possible, which seems likely after talking to Darci today. And New Years, well it will be a blast to say the least. So much to look forward to. If only I can get through my 3 finals. That seems possible, doesn't it?

Glitter falling from the sky.

2009-12-06T22:54:00.000-08:00

It's snowing! I guess it has snowed since I have been here this year, but this is the first real, white, blankety snow. So peaceful, so quiet. The snowflakes are so small right now that in the light it just looks like glitter falling. Serene. I'm not a big fan of snow, at all, but I can't help but like the first snow. I will be happy if it's all melted by tomorrow night. Everyone is swamped with homework tonight, except me (due to my lame weekend, I did my homework instead of have fun, so everything got done early). So i made paper snowflakes instead and taped them to our window. They excite me, and make me think of childhood. Now its almost midnight, 30 minute past my [aimed for] bed time, and I am wide awake. Everyone else is doing homework. What am I to do? I spent my day warm in my room drinking tea and finishing some stuff up, then I went to Nikki's for a good chunk of the evening and me and Lia did Laundry and watched A Beautiful Mind. Last night me and Lia went to Alex and Evan's and we put up their Christmas tree and decorated, and made Christmas cookies. We are going into our last week of the semester (then finals). Very exciting. I think I'll try to sleep now. Maybe. Night.

Excitement.

2009-12-05T18:28:00.000-08:00

In just a week and a half I will be on a plane on my way back to Seattle. Time at home with old friends and family is much needed. Nampa is getting old for the time being. It will be so nice to catch up with high school friends, see how everyone's year is going, and see how everyone has changed since summer. It will be so great. Just get through dead week, and get through finals.

Autumn to Winter.

2009-11-24T09:02:00.000-08:00

Sitting here, first class canceled. Leaving for home at 2:30 today. Can't wait! Will be a squished car ride. Will be happy to be there. Will be nice to be out of Nampa.

2009-11-17T21:46:00.000-08:00

My life has been filled with lots of busyness and excitement lately. Schoolwork seems to be at its peek, and every week I seem to have something new to stress about. I look forward to a much needed Thanksgiving break next week. I haven't blogged since twirp, so I provided pictures from that, along with a picture from when Darci came to visit me this last weekend. I have had some good times these past few weeks, and I am learning to appreciate the good times, rather than focus on the negative. I know NNU is probably not my ideal school, but I have come to realize that I have some really great and genuine friends here, and that despite the negative aspects of NNU, there are been some real positive come out of it as well. I don't know what my future (next year) has in store for me yet, if i will be here, or at Western, or maybe somewhere completely different, but I am going to enjoy the time that I have here, right now, with my great friends, whom I love dearly. Next Tuesday me and Lia will head back to Seattle for Thanksgiving. We will drive with Jeff and Stevie, should be fun. It will be great to go home for a few days, and it only feels natural at this point to have Lia coming back with me. It all started with spring break, then summer break (part of), and now Thanksgiving break. A cherished friend for sure. Well, it is almost 11, and I have nothing to do tonight, so I will take advantage of that and go to sleep. Goodnight and goodbye for now my friends.

Sun comes up and we start again.

2009-10-30T09:18:00.000-07:00

Oh man. I remember when I first got this thing, I told myself I would blog in it everyday. Obviously, I have failed. Life gets busy I guess. My life has been pretty much the same as usual, plus adding on having to play "mom." School has been busy, I look forward to the end of this semester. If i end up staying here next semester, my schedule will be a lot better. Knowing I have better classes next semester is a good incentive for me wanting to stay, but for the last 2 or so months, i've been pretty set on leaving after this semester. Pack my things up for winter break, and never return (except for an occasional visit :) ). It makes me sad to imagine this dooley dorm room with half of it emptied. I don't want Jacey to be alone, she hates it when I leave just for a night, but Im really beginning to think transferring is the right decision. Lia broke her collar bone on Monday and has been crippled and drugged. I've stepped in as mom, since her real mom can't be here, so I've been quite busy with her. I don't care though, anything for my friends. I will really miss her when I leave as well, but I'm glad that at least she will be healed by winter break time, so she wont need me anymore to take care of her. Enough with that. I guess i have some decision making to do. My final decision day is December 2nd, random day I picked a while ago that would be the day I make my final decision on next semester or not. I have about one more month. Twirp is tonight, should be fun. Later.

Hello, it's been a while.

2009-10-10T11:20:00.001-07:00

Well, I suppose it's about time i wrote it here. I don't feel as if I have been extremely busy, but apparently I haven't made the time to blog, until now. 3-day-weekend. love it. It's a little lonely here on campus, I feel like a lot of people are gone, but it's kind of nice. I like having a relaxing weekend, with not much to do. It's a good feeling. Normally I'm not very content with doing nothing on the weekends, but this weekend I feel differently. My life lately has been the same old. Schoolwork, playtime, sleep, repeat. I've been spending a lot of quality time with my closer friends lately. Although I really don't like NNU and constantly think about transferring, there are times when I realize how great my friends here are, how much I love them, and how much I would miss them if I were to leave. Last night, i really did nothing, but bike around to different places and sit around at places with Lia and Jeph, but come the end of the night, I was happy just because I spent my night in good company. Normally I am not like this, but maybe I'm finally calming down and realizing that college just isn't like high school. I'm waiting for Kasi to get out of the shower so I can spend the day with her, I'm really excited. Enjoying black moth super rainbow right now. I love it. If you haven't listened to it, go do that right now! enjoy.