my friday ends a week of craziness, tons of (new and very exciting potential) oppourtunities, lots of stress, a new munchkin, and a looooooong busy weekend ahead. but it also comes with tons of things to look forward to... and a giveaway win!
this is what i'm learning... to take ahold of what comes to me. so i'm running with it!
have a great weekend all - what is everyone up to for the first fall weekend?
I’m OH so excited to announce that my amazing friend’s Stacie and Nathan gave birth to their 3rd daughter slash 4th child this morning, so a new sister to my little monkeys 1, 2 and 3.
monkey #2; monkey #1; monkey #3
The other exciting piece of news is that the mini monkey (who was over 9 lbs, and came into the world in a home birth…. Right?) was named after me – her middle name is my last name.
I wish I could express how honored it feels to have 2 of my little nieces named after me (g being one) – I’m lucky to have such wonderful friends in my life, and I’m not sure what I’ve done right, but whatever it is, I hope I can keep on doing it.
Now I have to read up on being a good role model…. These kids are probably going to look up to me ish someday… so I better start being good now.
1. You are at least 10 times prettier than you think you are. That holds true no matter how pretty you already think you are! Don’t believe me? Ask your mother, auntie or grannie if she thought she was pretty when she was 20. She’ll say no. Then find a photo of her at that age. See what I mean?
2. The only thing you should be faking is confidence. (fake it 'till you make it!)
If you don’t have it yet, pretend you do. In every new situation, pretend you’re not nervous, pretend you’re not afraid. After a few times doing this, the pretend part disappears.
3. Want to try something new like painting, skiing, running your own business? Go to the library and borrow 10 different books on the subject. Skim through them all, find the ones that have the most vital information and study them. Then see number two. 4. No matter how old you get, remember what it was like to be a nine-year old girl.
Remember the feeling of freedom. If you’ve already forgotten, do a cartwheel. You can so still do one. Savor that feeling. Wake up with it every day. You’ll stay young until the day you die.
5. In the same vein, flowers — freshly cut or potted — are never a waste of money.
Because every time we glance at them, they remind us how much beauty there can be in the world.
6. Speaking of money, starting right this moment, whether you’re 20 or 60, you can change your finances around.
Don’t leave someone else completely in charge, whether it’s your husband, partner, parents, or banker. Become financially savvy. Financial independence gives you the freedom to walk away from many bad situations. How do you know you’re in bad situation? See number seven. 7. If your stomach hurts and you haven’t got a virus, you’re in a bad situation. Before you know what it is, your stomach always does. Give yourself some time to ponder what it might be that’s making your stomach hurt. Chances are you already do know, you just don’t want to believe it, for some reason. You can ignore advice from your friends, even your own brain, but you can’t ignore your stomach, because the stomach never lies. Oh, and by the way—drowning your stomach in alcohol won’t make it stop telling you the truth, either. 8. When meeting someone new and he or she seems to be behaving like a jerk, show compassion first. If after you display your sincere compassion they are still acting like a jerk, walk away. If they follow you, call the police. 9. Wear sunscreen on your face, neck, and hands every day — winter and summer. I don’t care how dark your skin is naturally. Wear it. You’ll remember me when you look in the mirror at age 50. Always keep in mind that your body is directly connected to your spirit. Look after your body. Exercise, floss and brush your teeth. Put nothing in your body that can permanently harm your spirit, including the wrong man. 10. And if you are in bed with a man, and he’s the right man: … meaning your stomach doesn’t hurt, he’s smiling at you, he knows your name, he’s not drunk, and neither are you—for godsakes—enjoy yourself. He is not at all thinking about how fat your thighs look.
i don't care how horrible, and out of character this song is for me, nor do i care how horrible the lyrics are... i love it. and i can't even figure out why i love it. i am, however, into the video. if the video could have been only him, in the alley way, dancing, i would have been happy. it was directed by hype williams (right?).
you may remember him from such videos as gold digger
or... getting jiggy wit it (you're welcome).
ha also did some fairly insignificant stuff like california love, if i ruled the world, put your hands where my eyes can see... and rock the boat. (please ensure you do not overlook my sarcasm - these videos raised little high school jamie).
i digress.
written by miguel, his 12-year old and jawan harris, it's the second single off of his album (all i want is you). it's being categorized as neo-soul... and it's the perfect name for it. i'm super into the futuristic vibe that he has accompanied the song with - costuming, videography, and performance. and it's nice to know that an artist has some talent, that's a bit different from everyone else (minus the writing - but hey, it was written by a 12 year old! wait... what 12 year old should know what). he killed leno (not literally). and lil' wayne did a remix of this song this summer - huge props there.
one way or another, i like this song. and i will continuously listen to it. despite how people judge me based on my taste.
Love You Like a Brother | Treat you like a friend | Respect you like a lover | You could bet that | Never gotta sweat that | Never gotta sweat that | Never gotta sweat that | Never gotta sweat that | If you be the cash | I'll be the rubberband | You be the match | Imma be your fuse | Boom! | Painter baby you | Could be the muse | I'm the reporter baby | You could be the news | Cause your the cigarette | And I'm the smoker | We raise a bet... | Cause you're tha joker | Truth tho... | You are the chalk | And I could be the blackboard | And you can be the talk | And I could be the walk | Even when the sky comes falling | Even when the sun don't shine | I got faith in you and I | So put your pretty little hand in mine | Even when we're down to the wire babe | Even when it's do or die | We can do it baby simple and plain | Cause This Love Is a Sure Thing | You could bet that | Never got to sweat that | Never gotta sweat that | Never gotta sweat that | Never gotta sweat that | You could be the lover | I'll be the fighter babe | If I'm the blunt | You could be the lighter babe | Fire it up! | Writer babe | You could be the quote | If I'm the lyric baby | You could be the note | Record that! | Saint, I'm a sinner | Prize, I'm a winner | And it's you | What can I do to deserve that | Paper baby | I'll be the pen | Say that I'm the one | Cause you are ten | real and not pretend! | Even when the sky comes fallin | Even when the sun don't shine | I got faith in you and I | So put your pretty lil hand in mine | Even when were down to the wire babe | Even when it's do or die | We can do it babe simple and plain | Cause this love is a sure thing | Rock wit me baby | Let me hold you in my arms | Talk with me baby | Talk with me baby | This love | Between you and I | As simple as pie baby | Such a sure thing | Oh is it a sure thing | Oh is it a sure thing | Even when the sky comes fallin | Even when the sun don't shine | I got faith in you and I | So put your pretty little hand in mine | Even when we're down to the wire babe | Even when it's do or die | We can do it baby simple and plain | This love is a sure thing | Love you like a brother | Treat you like a friend | Respect you like a lover
as a result of things being incredibly busy at work... and other life events, i've been slacking on my blogging. but, one of these life reasons is just this: i am participating with re:claim in a sale tonight - we have 15 vendors lined up selling jewellery, prints, art, crafts, vintage, shoes, old books and more! so come on out! tons of items, including the not yet seen *new* fall line (which will be updated on big cartel after this sale), as well as oldies but goodies from re:claim.
"vanity's trust" pendants with vintage seeds and shells; "victoria's honesty" vintage bronze chain paired with vintage bronze cameo cutout; "mustard and plums" vintage brass chain, with a mix of vontage seeds, acrylic beads, and brass charm.
for more information, check out re:claim's blog. and if you can't make it... you can always buy from the re:claim big cartel store here!
