Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Open University Creative Writing Course - Dec 30, 2009 http://ping.fm/Jivnf

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

Jasmine and Tropical Green Tea, warm blanket, and knitting the last of the presents for my in-laws. On Samantha's present now! Fun pattern.

Monday, December 28, 2009

Just bought new drop spindles by Greensleeves and some silk preparations for spinning with my Woolery gift certificate. Thanks Tom & Laurie!

Sunday, December 27, 2009

Just made my first project on the lathe with my dad. Pictures when we get back to the bay.
I love you, Chico. I really, really do.

Saturday, December 26, 2009

Dinner @ Grandma's, then Chico debauchery. Want to join us?

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Aww yay, my nice fella just picked out Elf for us to watch to put us in the xmas spirit. :)

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

By popular demand, I opened up my schedule at the salon for New Year's Eve Day. I'm now working from 11 to 4. Call the salon or book online!

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Awake for 10 minutes and already Cheddar is trying to kill me.

Saturday, December 19, 2009

watching one of my favorite John Wayne movies, McClintock!, with Mark. Madison and I watched this a zillion times as kids.
I have got to be some kind of moron coming to the mall right now.
I have got to be some kind of moron coming to the mall right now.
Feeling like a sexy new woman with my long, dark new hair.
Sleeping in my new hair extensions is about to be very painful.

Friday, December 18, 2009

Need a last-minute hair appointment? I just had my Saturday afternoon open up if anybody wants to snag a spot. Call Alchemy 408/283-3494

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Final class: critique day. Here we go!
Oh come on, Megan. There's no crying in art school.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

This semester: is it over yet? *cries*

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Back from the Farmer's Market with fresh fruit, veggies, and flowers, and made a stop at Green Planet Yarn to get supplies for a present. <3

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Oh Aquabats, I love you so!
aquabats aaaaaand go...
dear second band: Gwen Stephani called. She wants her vocal style back.
Off to see the Aquabats in San Francisco at Slim's tonight. Skatastic, looking forward to it! <3
Painting 2 is glazed and complete. It will be dry just in time for class.
It's 2:15, and my painting is finally complete. *falls over, dies*

Friday, December 11, 2009

Ok, it's time to make some tea, put on some tunes, and get this painting finished! So very close to being done...

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Somebody kindly remind me to DO MY DAMN HOMEWORK.
Another day of art alllllll day. I've got some drawings to catch up on and a couple paintings to finish by the end of the week.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

I finally broke down and bought my extension hair. I just couldn't wait any more! Next week, it's ON.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

squiggly squiggly squiggly x infinity *whew*
Procrastination: there's got to be a better way, but eh, I'll figure it out later.
Plastic Bag Yarn Christmas Tree - Recycled Holiday Decorations http://ping.fm/5ype1

Sunday, December 6, 2009

scored some great veggies, bread, and flowers at the farmers market today. Made 3 bouquets, and now I smell like eucalyptus. Mmmenthol.
Making T-Shirt Yarn - Recycled Craft Supplies http://ping.fm/vzt32
Teaching Alissa to Spin Cotton Yarn http://ping.fm/wONzB

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Working on my texture study project for drawing. Tedious as it may be, fine pen drawings just look so complex. I love it.
Eco Holiday Craft Workshop was a success! Had fun, learned some cool stuff, and raffled off some of my handmade recycled decorations. <3

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Painting, gluing, cutting, smiling! Stay tuned for some fun recycled holiday craft projects! Ornaments, recycled yarns, fun holiday cards!

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Feeling plump and grumpy this morning. Oh well, nothing a little Starbucks & a bz craft morning can't fix! *fights urge to get back in bed*

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

All the xl, xxl, and xxxl t shirts are cut up and made into t shirt yarn. Snip snip snip! Now to start the next part - crochet like crazy!
is welcoming December by celebrating with the Alchemy team for our holiday party, and getting ready to volunteer this weekend. Ho ho ho! :)

Monday, November 30, 2009

Saturday, November 28, 2009

I've got passes for Drop Dead Gorgeous at Fahrenheit Ultra Lounge tonight. Want to go? Hit me up.

Friday, November 27, 2009

Cutting thrifted xl t shirts for t shirt yarn to make a raffle gift for the Eco-Holiday Workshop. T shirt yarn is so cozy!
Yay Matrix friends, I just got my ticket for Phoenix. Are you excited yet? I am!

Thursday, November 26, 2009

I'm thankful for huz, cats, family, art, yarn, love. <3
I'm looking for models for a club event in San Jose this Saturday night. My salon is doing Drop Dead Gorgeous at Fahrenheit Lounge. Down?

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

is dying to try her assembled (thx huz!) carders & cotton spinning kit, but is trying to hold off until tomorrow. Must work on presents!
Just got an invite to participate in Our City Forest's Eco-Holiday Workshop here in San Jose. :)
QOTD: There is no abstract art. You must always start with something. Afterward you can remove all traces of reality.
- Pablo Picasso

Monday, November 23, 2009

Well ladies and gents, I got my copy of Bust Magazine today, and my article is on page 25! Pick one up, Dec/Jan issue.

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Breakfast for teh win! Eggs, hash browns, peach mango guava smoothies.

Friday, November 20, 2009

The second half of my day opened up at the salon tomorrow. Does anybody need to get in for some last minute thanksgiving hair?
spent a bunch of money today but my car feels better. I have a busted motor mount though! Also got paint for my next project and new makeup.
is dropping her car off to get 2 more new tires, an alignment, and possibly and oil/filter change. It's ok little car, I do love you!

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Dinner tonight: muuuuuuch better.
Is it still a smoothie if it has vanilla vodka in it? Mmm. Peaches, bananas, mangos, blackberries, OJ and mango juices, and Stoli Vanil. <3
Brown and Red Scarf - Knitting Pattern http://ping.fm/6NxbT

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

is obsessively longing for a spinning wheel. I know what make and model I want & everything.*sigh* Someday, you WILL be mine, little Sonata.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

I just bid on a used crock pot and bought a 12 quart aluminum stock pot, both for dying. Looking forward to making some videos on dying too.

Monday, November 16, 2009

Came home with 9 library books, a loaf of herb slab from a local bakery, delicious looking green beans, and a bottle of pinot noir. Mmmm. <3
Dishes mostly done, roast seared and cooking away in the crock pot, and now I get to go to the library!
Went ahead and got a set of fine fiber cards and a spinning cotton kit with an indian supported spindle. Might as well keep up the videos!
Ooh, my Ecospun fiber just arrived. Fiber for spinning made from recycled water bottles. In related news, I might be buying cards soon.
Library day <3. Maybe I'll make another spinning video later too. Also, Tori Amos morning as I read the last of Contemporary Knitting.

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Note to self: Purchase book - Vision and Art, The Biology of Seeing

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Just ordered 1590 yards of yarn. Holiday presents, here I come. Well, in 5 to 7 days, anyway.
Plying Two Single Yarns on a Drop Spindle - Spinning Tutorial http://ping.fm/kvLa7
Holy cow, Hulu has all the She-Ra episodes! Ohhh Mark's in trouble now.
Leaf Crochet Embellishments - Crochet Pattern http://ping.fm/1uktE
Goodbye beautiful bottle of 2-year-old tequila.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

You know, permanent thermal straightenings are a lot of work, but DAMN they are good money.
Button Closure Contrast Edge Plain Headband - Crochet Pattern http://ping.fm/OFNM4
is feeling the need for a change.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Drop Spinning Yarn with a Wrist Distaff - Timelapse Video http://ping.fm/SQdKo
Knitting Pattern - Reading Shawl http://ping.fm/Qr440

Monday, November 9, 2009

Knitting Pattern - Reading Shawl http://ping.fm/MGfjb
Anybody interested in a Crafternoon at my house?

Friday, November 6, 2009

Dizzy Dizzy Dizzy, I made you out of meat. And when you're fat and ready, my Dizzy I will eat.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

is making incredibly delicious fall treats- sugar skull sugar cookies, caramel corn, popcorn trail mix bags, and rice crispy treats. Yum! <3

Monday, November 2, 2009

Still feeling pretty weak, but headed out to teach a class anyway. Hopefully this two hours goes by quickly.

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Thursday, October 29, 2009

Mmm, bronchitis. I bet you can't guess what they prescribed me for it either! Hint: it's not antibiotics.

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Ugh, I'm so sorry if i got anyone else sick! Mark's sick too, we're in bed being pathetic.

Monday, October 26, 2009

cannot stay up any longer. Must Nyquil, then bed. Going to the doctor tomorrow.
fabulous, now i have a high temperature.
is miserably sick again. Wouldn't doubt it was from sitting on a wet lawn all day for the concert. Ugh.

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Saturday, October 24, 2009

wow, really just not a chris martin fan
backstage during sheryl crow at bridge festival
Happy Birthday Mark!!! Kickin it at Bridge School Festival <3

Friday, October 23, 2009

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Whoa, I don't remember the last time I was home alone at night! Mark's at Steely Dan with Jeff, I'm kickin it and working on the painting.
Time to go shower off the funk, then work on my painting for a couple hours before heading to the salon. Feeling a little better today.

Monday, October 19, 2009

Felted Wrist Distaff Tutorial - Spinning Tools http://ping.fm/nKye7

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Had fun with my good sport of a husband at ren faire. Did a little spinning, even ran into Shellie. Good times.
I'll be trying out three new things I made today at the renaissance faire: new clip in extensions, a felted wrist distaff, and a new spindle

Friday, October 16, 2009

Anybody want to come hang out with me while i paint?
has hit that point she hits in every painting... the point that she hates the damn thing.
Finished the other back cushion for the loveseat, and am getting ready to do the couch. Coffee's on, music's playing... having a good day!
seems like a dubstep kind of morning.

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Watching Dave Matthews concert videos, working on Anthony's present, & pretending like I don't have three oversized loads of laundry to fold.
Not much sleep, then woke up to flat tire. Spent a few hundred on two new tires, and basically wasted my morning. I'm not grumpy, I swear.

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Whew! Came home from a long evening at work to 3 fabulous pizzas. Go huz! Off to stuff my face now with some pure 'za love. <3
The History of Hand Spindles - Spinning Information http://ping.fm/Al2t6
Oh yeah, also got a collapsible easel that can be set up as a camera tripod as well, and some little punch needle tool for making loop rugs.
Took a hint from yesterday's weather and bought 2 big water repellent bags for transporting my artwork to and from school. No wet art! :)

Monday, October 12, 2009

Fail. Cannot find a Black Mamba costume that does not say "Kill Bill" on it. Tacky. Now what the heck am I going to be?
Abs, buns, thighs, calves... nice little work out.
final coat, then bed.

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Painting painting painting painting... it's due in two weeks.
is busy breaking her website.
had lots of fun seeing everyone, headed home.
dna lounge w/ mashups FTW

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Toasting Lerin from afar with this beer. Happy birthday girlfriend!

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Kesa is growling in her sleep.

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Why does it seem like I should have asked this new pillow out on a date before turning it inside out to stuff it? ;)

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Aaand sent. Here goes nothin.
I'm nervous but really excited! Am I really going to be published in a magazine? :)

Monday, October 5, 2009

Sunday, October 4, 2009

I'm about to make the new pillows for the back of my couch, and hopefully the new valance. It's going to pull the whole room together :)

Thursday, October 1, 2009

is making an outfit for Lovefest this weekend. My skirt is almost done.

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

I'm teaching myself to cross stitch on my own custom pattern. I'll share when I complete it!

Sunday, September 27, 2009

Our Second Anniversary San Francisco Trip - September 15 and 16, 2009 http://ping.fm/H9wQl

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

I've got one slipcover on, and it looks like a new couch! I'm so stoked. Hopefully they stay looking nice after we sit on them for a while.

Saturday, September 19, 2009

Crazy busy weekend, but enjoying it so far! I'm looking up 40's jewelry and getting ready to finish a few pieces for tomorrow's photo shoot.
Yarr.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Happy second anniversary to us!

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Purple Rain. Yes, I'm watching it.

Friday, September 11, 2009

Breakfast for dinner FTW. Pancakes, eggs, and orange-mango-banana smoothies. :)

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Bwahahaa Cheddar just spent the last 5 minutes or so stuck in the towel hamper. He started whining like crazy when I walked in the room. :D
just ordered a living room makeover. New slipcovers and curtains, and contact paper for a wall decoration I have in mind.

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

The Craft Room http://ping.fm/XwdHT
The Craft Room http://ping.fm/R3WpE
is feelin pretty sassy after the Alchemy staff photo shoot. Now, to get some homework done and have a mellow evening.
It isn't looking like I'm sneaking out of class early today.

Sunday, September 6, 2009

My cookies ended up a little less thin, so they are iced on top instead of being sandwiches. Still delicious though!
I'm making home made ginger snap sandwiches with lemon-lime cream cheese filling. Not sure the first batch worked right, but still yum! :)

Thursday, September 3, 2009

I'm an artist, and so are you! (Even if you don't know it yet) http://ping.fm/GvsfS
I'm an artist, and so are you! (Even if you don't know it yet) http://ping.fm/ANi1x
First working day in drawing class! I won't be walking into the wrong class either, so I'll actually be there on time this time.

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Zag Company Picnic 2009 http://ping.fm/CWyp7
Here we go kiddies, first day of school again in a couple hours. Drawing today and Thursday, painting on Friday. Let's hope they're good!

Monday, August 31, 2009

Crap, the summer is officially over.

At least I like back-to-school.
is watching An American in Paris & writing an article. I love the vibrancy of the first generation of color movies & musicals! *le sigh* :)
is teaching corrective color in Santa Cruz today. Then, organize for school, which starts tomorrow. Thinking about painting my backpack.

Friday, August 28, 2009

It's upward of 105, I'm doing laundry, baking zucchini bread, and melting into a puddle on my floor. Man I can't wait for the mountains! :D

Thursday, August 27, 2009

it's hot, and I'm getting crabby for reasons that I should know better. I really should learn to either speak up or just roll with it.
poured some pendants and am cleaning up around the house. Cheddar started chewing on me at 8 and wouldn't let me sleep in. Silly kitty.

Wednesday, August 26, 2009

It's nice getting what I want.
is getting up to go talk to the SJCC counselor about taking a class the same semester as its prerequisite. School starts next week already!

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

is sealing some pendants and pins for resin-pouring in a little while.
Oh my poor little brain is tired. Glad I had a day to emotionally recuperate.

Monday, August 24, 2009

is now passing through Encino, finally to 101

Sunday, August 23, 2009

is cooking risotto and asparagus soup and drinking white wine spritzers w/ connie & kyle

Saturday, August 22, 2009

watching creepy made-up toddlers and their delusional weird parents with Connie.
LA bound
LA bound
cmon body, pull it together.

Friday, August 21, 2009

My kitty Cheddar also loves to eat lettuce! - video http://ping.fm/yUHmP
Cheddar is my spinach-eating kitty - video http://ping.fm/onzXU
Cheddar is my spinach-eating kitty - video http://ping.fm/R7fpn
watching a documentary about the incredible Les Paul. What an AMAZING inventor and musician. If you haven't heard his story, look into it.
is home from work, exhausted but refreshed from a Friday night cool shower. Packing while Mark cooks us some raviolis. Trying to rest some.
is emerging from the depths of her room, returning to life in time to get ready to head to LA tomorrow. Not feeling 100% yet, but closer.

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

is sweating and shaky and all around not feeling very good. Hopefully this doesn't last too long.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

It looks like somebody ate some bad 1984 and got sick all over Forever 21.

Monday, August 17, 2009

got a little certificate from the president of my college in the mail today. I'm on the honor roll for getting a 4.0 last semester. :)

Friday, August 14, 2009

Ghostly Kisses http://ping.fm/oUsaN
is making good progress with the jewelry supply destash. Going to put together a couple more necklaces before I go register for painting.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

taught an updo class at the salon today, had a resin-pendant craft date with Cassie, and am about to make some salsa from my mom's tomatoes.

Friday, August 7, 2009

is waiting for the light rail with Mark, heading downtown for South First Friday.
It's such nice weather ou, what a great day to be walking to work!
is going to South First Friday after work tonight. http://ping.fm/fGEdv Hit me up if you want to meet us there!
is doing her best to not let her hormones get the best of her today. Time to finish the bead destashing and relax until I work this evening.

Monday, August 3, 2009

Presenting was so much fun this weekend. Thanks so much to everybody for the support. On my way back to SJ now. :)
great, having nightmares. fab. i hate trying ti sleep in a new place
must. get. sleep. big day tomorrow.

Sunday, August 2, 2009

Aww, talk about an ego boost. I love my Matrix team!
had a great day at training, shared her hairstylist story for video at our cocktail event, and is now roomward-bound to study for my presentation tomorrow.
is gearing up for Biolage product info and getting ready to do a short demo on Delicate Care Oil
is watching Sean and Jose present the Mocha Cafe Cut and Color Inspirations to the NorCal and SoCal Artistic Educators.

Saturday, August 1, 2009

Wow, can some people be a challenge.

Friday, July 31, 2009

Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.

Thursday, July 30, 2009

is looking forward to first getting her legs waxed today (smooth rules!) and then spending an afternoon cooking and crafting with Cassie. :)

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

feels like her day is going in slow motion. Headache isn't helping that much either.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

is laying out her hemp cord and jewelry findings to string up some pendants for her HomeGrown Fashion signature line.
is done working. Who wants to come play?

Monday, July 27, 2009

could really use some company.
is following the Google Analytics links around to see where people are coming from when viewing my website. Love knowing my tutorials help!

Sunday, July 26, 2009

is painting and glazing pendants.

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Mark just handed me a coffee mug of mango ice cream topped with frozen pineapple. <3
feels worse today than she did yesterday. Yuck.

Monday, July 20, 2009

wonders, should I read White Oleander or The Princess Bride next?
has been home for almost an hour from teaching and needs to remotivate. Goals: bathrooms, dishes, and hopefully desk if I don't tire out.

Friday, July 17, 2009

got through a chunk of office reorganization. Moved around in the closet and made room for the Matrix overflow. Now for craft supplies.

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Made it back to SFO, and is waiting for baggage and then for Mark to pick me up. It's so much nicer weather here, not too hot or cold.
is further delayed. Finished one book and is starting another.
Lame, my flight has been delayed from a 6:10 departure to a 7:50 departure. Now I won't be home until close to 9:30.
Final day in Dallas with Matrix, getting some final pearls of wisdom and heading home this evening.

Monday, July 13, 2009

is trying to wind down after another excellent day of Matrix training. Going home with lots of fresh ideas and some great inspiration.
works for an amazing and inspiring company! What a group of talent.
is palm-sweaty and shaky after presenting in front of around 60 of the country's most fantastic educators. Whew!
Good morning party people! Another beautiful day in Dallas, getting some very exciting new Matrix information.

Sunday, July 12, 2009

could use a nap, but had a good day. Learned some fantastic new cuts, colors, and styles, and am getting ready to head down to our party. :)
is awake and ready to be inspired! Good morning Matrix Dallas!

Saturday, July 11, 2009

has got to try to fall asleep on a different time schedule. Will be waking up at 4:45 my normal time tomorrow, but am super excited still!
went from 65 in SF to 101 in dallas. I'm ready to go change out of traveling clothes now that I'm extra sweaty.
is settled at the airport with a book, a biscuit, and a coffee. Bye Cali, see you in a few days!

Thursday, July 9, 2009

is feeling so fresh and so clean clean. Marlyss rocked my cut and color, my toes are Rockstarred, and my fingers are bright red. Oh. yes.

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

got some great new prescription sunglasses. Now I'm officially beach-ready!

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

needs to get her butt in gear and start getting things taken care of for this weekend.

Sunday, July 5, 2009

snuggly picnic at the rose garden with Mark. All curled up after eating, reading in the sun.

Friday, July 3, 2009

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

True artistry resides in the knowledge that the creation process is just as important as the creation itself.
is hormonal, grumpy, crampy, sick to her stomach, and needs some love and affection. Too bad I just ruined most of my lunch opportunity.
can't understand why some people feel the need to be rude to people they don't even know. If you don't like my craft videos, don't watch!

Monday, June 29, 2009

can follow directions & update her own computer & website. Sometimes being an all-purpose nerd is awesome. I also change my own oil!

Sunday, June 28, 2009

worked a cut-a-thon this morning for a Livestrong event supporting Team Spike. Now heading up to SF Pride. Showing my LGBT love today.

Saturday, June 27, 2009

is celebrating a Dirty Thirty tonight. Happy Birthday Jeff!

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

had a great time with the Alchemy ladies tonight. Sushi, sake, sexy! Can't wait to do it again.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

has coffee brewing, is playing Pearl Jam, and has the polymer clay and glitter set out. Sounds like the start of a good day to me!

Sunday, June 21, 2009

is sucking at pool tonight! Scratched twice on the 8 ball now.
headed to The Oasis to buy my brother a birthday pitcher and play some pool.

Saturday, June 20, 2009

had a no show for her only Saturday morning client. Oh how I could have slept in.

Friday, June 19, 2009

COOKIE CUTTERS COOKIE CUTTERS COOKIE CUTTERS! Pendants, it's ON! These are gonna be so dang cute.
walking to take the light rail to get my car downtown.
Good lord, Major parking FAIL. WTF is with my parking karma this month? Car is currently locked in a garage in downtown SJ. Still had fun!

Thursday, June 18, 2009

at Farenheit Ultra Lounge kickin it.
is finishing a beer, then heading downtown to meet Maryliss for music in the park. Third Eye Blind tonight.

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

is teaching Ninja Kitty to do backflips.
just barely even cut herself and almost passed out. Whew.
has been massaged, hair color is processing, then a little work before heading home. Working in a salon is fun!
just ordered a bunch of cookie cutters & molds for poly clay and resin fun. Also ordered my Little Windows resin, I really love that stuff!

Monday, June 15, 2009

Holy crap I have bad parking karma this month.

Sunday, June 14, 2009

on public transit to the haight ashbury street fair
is headed to the Haight Street Faire in a little bit.
has (at least temporarily) acquired a Wii - a modded one that acts a little funny, but it's a Wii!

Friday, June 12, 2009

yes, it's 11:30 PM, and yes, I just got home.
Glitter is viral.
Mmm, iced coffee, slightly sweetened. House music, and clay. What a nice morning!

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

is making pretty things. What have you created today?

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

Yay! Online booking is up! Schedule your next appointment with me by visiting www.alchemyhairstudio.com and save yourself some time. :)

Monday, June 8, 2009

is covered in a fine layer of salt and grit, filled up the car, and is headed back to san jo. what a nice day!
got to Santa Maria safely, and is having a coffee and a snack before my class. So nice out here today!
is definitely stopping at the beach on the way home.
Man California is gorgeous
is ready to blast my party mix for my first leg of a 500 mile round trip today. no traffic so far.

Saturday, June 6, 2009

slammed the trunk hard earlier while balancing bottles on my leg & hit my knee with a good deal of force. Got a big welt & a big fat bruise.
is relaxing at home with a pomegranate lemonade martini after the Vavoom Design Pulse class at Alchemy. Had fun ladies, thanks!!

Thursday, June 4, 2009

is off to her 2-hour massage. Mmm yes.
is being extra nice to herself today. Manicure, rockstar toes, and tonight I'm cashing in gift cards for a 2 hour massage. Yay!

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Monday, June 1, 2009

is prepping images and goodies to embed in resin.

Sunday, May 31, 2009

had a great time at Maker Faire today with @fancy_feast and can't wait to start playing with my resin kit from little-windows.com
is heading to Maker Faire with Lilli. :D

Saturday, May 30, 2009

is eating at Jakes after an 11 hour work day.
is covering the desk today at the salon and is having a hell of a time staying awake. Just one more hour.

Friday, May 29, 2009

had a superb fancy French 5 meal course. *culinary esplozn*
is drinking champagne in a limo.

Thursday, May 28, 2009

is getting set up for some beading tutorial videos.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

is wishing her last one would show up early.
is glad her day is moving quickly.
waiting to see if the CA Supreme Court does what's right w/ Prop 8. Let's show the rest of the country we believe in equality. #rejectprop8
waiting for the Prop 8 ruling, hoping the supreme court upholds equality and does what is right!
waiting for the Prop 8 ruling, hoping the supreme court upholds equality and does what is right!

Monday, May 25, 2009

had some great food today, made lots of yummy treats and spent the day with friends. What a nice weekend.
bbq@casavannasty

Sunday, May 24, 2009

hanging out at the Mini getting brunch with the 'rents.
hanging out at the Mini getting brunch with the 'rents.

Saturday, May 23, 2009

is drinking beer from a can with my parents. Life is good.

Friday, May 22, 2009

feels an alice cooper song coming on. Sing it with me now! School's out.... for the summer!
my grade in color was so high we didn't even have to add the points from my final project for me to get an A+.
is treating herself to a birthday manicure
Just seems to keep getting better with age.

Thursday, May 21, 2009

has one last day of being in her mid twenties.
is off to the last day of design class.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

didn't notice a sign, got a stupid parking ticket.
thinks that sometimes the best days are the long ones.

Sunday, May 17, 2009

is in collage land for her design class final project.
is now bikini-presentable
is up and moving, and trying not to get run into by Cheddar running laps in here at full speed. Hopefully he doesn't tear my project up.

Saturday, May 16, 2009

moooovie tiiiiiime
is going to dinner, then seeing Angels & Demons
is starting a batch of limoncello. Yum! Will be ready in 8 to 10 days.
got to leave class early because it was entirely too warm for our own good.
managed to complete all her color class sketchbook assignments after all.

Friday, May 15, 2009

is back from work and back at the sketchbook. Working on chickens now.
is drawing a picture of my grandpa's stumpy little dog for my homework. She's such a funny little lump of pooch!
isn't sure having her birthday fall on Memorial Day weekend is turning out to be so good.

Thursday, May 14, 2009

doesn't have to testify after all, they settled because all the witnesses showed up. Eeeevicted.
we're still just sitting here...
waiting at SJ Superior court for the assault hearing. Yuck yuck yuck. *sigh*

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

just had a most delicious late dinner of an excellent chicken salad.
is loving her freshly manicured fingernails. Ahhh. Glitter rockstar toes too!
has only been up for 20 minutes and is already breaking things.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Star. Trexcellent.
is seeing Star Trek with Mark & Jeff.
just a quick haircut then I'm done today. oh lawdy lawdy
is having a hurry-up-and-wait kind of day.

Monday, May 11, 2009

has been busy! Vanilla bean cheesecake is chilling, my first! Meat's marinating, chili and corn muffins to make, honey butter to whip.
is covered in ink and cheescake batter.
is facing the fact that today will probably be strictly homework, except that later I'm going to make us a yummy cheesecake. Want some? <3
is finally finished. Time to crash out.

Sunday, May 10, 2009

is so close to being done! Just waiting for paint to dry and paper to soak, then last print will be pulled. After that, bedtime. Yay!
is working on a print project for design, and though I'm really enjoying the technique, I wish I didn't have 2 more to do!
is watching Jesus Christ Superstar. This musical is crazy fabulous! *giggles*

Saturday, May 9, 2009

Half the band doesn't fit on the stage! Ohhh tiny venues.
ok the fellas are finally setting up, time to rock with Level 12!
is ready for Level 12 and is tired of bad cover songs.
is seeing Level 12 at Toonz in SJ. They start in 20 minutes, so get your butt down here!
is at Open Gallery at San Jose City College today with my art and jewelry. Come visit and get Mom a Mother's Day gift!

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

*cries* so much for treating myself to pretty nails.

Monday, May 4, 2009

is getting a manicure and pedicure with Rockstar glitter toes tomorrow. I just had orange with pink and gold. What should I get next?
is seeing Monsters & Aliens in 3D with Elle after lunch & a cocktail.

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

just registered for her class for next semester. Bummed that she can only take one.
Whoever ceases to be a student has never been a student.
  - George Iles

Monday, April 27, 2009

ugh! double lame! #sjsharks
lame. #sjsharks
Bwahaha penalties @ 2 seconds #sjsharks
Sportin my Sharks colors
Class is over and went really well, but get me the EFF out of Fresno. Bleah.
is zipping on down to teach in Fresno.

Sunday, April 26, 2009

is very glad she and the huz found a pretty park to spend time in. Over 3500 varieties of roses where we were.
headed to the Guadalupe Park Rose Garden with paint and easel for me, and camera for huz.

Saturday, April 25, 2009

cannot stand the sinus pressure. not going out after all, nobody wanted to go with me anyway.
Go Sharks!
going to dinner and then to Drop Dead Gorgeous at Fahrenheit Ultra Lounge

Friday, April 24, 2009

Allergies are kickin my ass.
has 6 more VIP passes to Drop Dead Gorgeous at Fahrenheit Ultra Lounge for this Saturday. Wanna go? Call, text, or send me a msg.

Thursday, April 23, 2009

still covered in paint, heading downtown for a bit before my last Thursday night client. No more thursdays after that!
waiting on dry time, but having a productive day.
hopes the nose-ring-as-cartillege-earring stays in overnight without getting lost. At least I got 6 to try!

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

is breaking things.
is working on her painting for a few hours before work.

Monday, April 20, 2009

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Matching furnitures. We has dem.
Here's hoping the second dresser is easier than the first.
is building our new dressers and bedside tables. Yay to a soon-to-be-organized bedroom and no more clothing with no home.

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Amazing how sunshine and exercise makes me feel so much better... hooping at the Rose Garden while Mark takes photos.
thinks a nice Pho lunch is going to be perfect for my bleah tummy.

Friday, April 17, 2009

is feeling inspired by her own creativity! Really excited to start rolling out projects and move forward on my manuscript. W00t!

Thursday, April 16, 2009

had a great time with her classmates wandering around visiting the art in San Jose. Only got one blister!

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

froze walking to school in the icy, heavy wind. Pushed a guy in a wheelchair up the steep overpass, giggled while he rolled down smiling.

Monday, April 13, 2009

is teaching a beauty-school Blonding class today. Students are either the most excited or the least enthusiastic crowd you can teach!

Sunday, April 12, 2009

working on my painting of my funnyfacedhuz and making pork mole... chocolate piggy?

Saturday, April 11, 2009

Two date nights in a ROW? What a lucky wife am I. :)

Thursday, April 9, 2009

is back after a good ol fashioned afternoon of wasting hard earned cash.

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

hoooome
is glad she didn't water her plants last night, they'd have been little drowned seedlings!

Sunday, April 5, 2009

sfmomamomamoma
glad i brought my wool jacket, it's brrr in SF this morning
Got up early to take our friend to SFO for his italy trip. Got breakfast at the Millbrae Pancake house and now we're waiting for our train @ BART to head to SF for a trip toMuseum Of Modern Art.

Saturday, April 4, 2009

needs some rest after strangest. day. ever.
So I called the police department to check on my report and find out what happened w/ the crazy. Turns out she was tazed and detained. Wtf.
just seriously got accosted by some crazy bitch outside my apartment complex. we were walking past her and she hit me in the stomach as i went by with her shoe, which was in her hand. earlier she was mumbling as we went by and pacing.
Anyone interested in San Jose First Friday tonight?

Friday, April 3, 2009

Anyone interested in San Jose First Friday tonight?

Thursday, April 2, 2009

is STOKED about in-house scheduling, near-future online scheduling, the introduction of new products, and the installation of my new present! Exciting week :)
is groggily pulling herself together for school, then after that is getting her legs waxed.

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Thinking Zen thoughts, trying my best to keep my patience and not be irritated right now.

Monday, March 30, 2009

has EvilCat. *sigh*
messed up something fierce. Good thing I'm clever.
is STILL working on this dang homework project.
haha, little shakey earthy quakey
Looves her big Cheddie baby
Pretty sure she got everything set up with the social networking goodies, and is off to get some sleep. Will play more with everything later
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