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Prepubescent and Awkward

Shirt – hand me down
Deanerys Stormborn Necklace – Etsy
Shoes – ModCloth
Dress – in Coral at Dress911, in Burgundy at ModCloth.

There are days and times I don’t know what to say.  Other moments, the quick wit and smart remarks just seem to fall off the tip of my tongue with no effort.  There are days I feel I can conquer the world, and other days where I suddenly feel prepubescent and awkward. 
I had that recently at an audition.  I came in with my same quirky, smart mouthed self and sat next to this Greek goddess with boobs out to here and flowing black hair down to there.  Suddenly, I was that awkward geeky prepubescent girl and it felt like the first day of high school.  
What is it about our own personal insecurities that can cripple us at a moments notice?  Do we ever outgrow them?  I’d like to think so, but moments like these teach me that I still have a lot of growing to do.
True Story:
Baby Girl comes into the kitchen and says something.
I don’t understand it so I guess and say it back.
She says, “Nooooooooo!” and repeats the original phrase. 
It takes me a while but I finally figure out what she’s saying,” Oh, you farted?”
She nods and proceeds to fall apart in a fit of giggles. 
Apparently, farts are hilarious. 

Doctor Who and Other Things That Scare Me

Dress – UO
Sandals – Ruche
Necklace – bought in Montreal
Ring – Lulus

If you’ve been around for a while you may know that I’m a total scardy-cat.  Honestly, I jump at everything and have a total suspension of disbelief so that I believe everything I see.  If Andrew is going away on a business trip I have to stop watching certain shows a week in advance so that the fear won’t be fresh in my mind.  And I’m not talking about The Walking Dead, I’m talking about Doctor Who.  Yup, the new campy, and sometimes scary Doctor Who.  
Yes, I go to bed afraid that giant farting monsters disguised as people might get me in my sleep.  
But on my behalf, “Blink“, with the weeping Angels, was terrifying!  I screamed a few times during that episode. 
I also screamed while watching the clip I linked to here. 
Told you.
Quote of Today:
“Don’t mind the little girl yelps. That’s just me.”

Nowhere Near Spartacus

Dress – Numph via Bloom
Jacket – Gap
Shoes – Payless
Belt – H&M
Necklace & Sunnies – F21

Some days I feel just so uninspired when it comes to getting dressed.  Today was one of those days.  Seriously, if you were in my bedroom with me *although why would you be?!?* you’d have heard lots of groans, and sighs, and “ughs” and had lots of belts, necklaces and several dresses tossed in your direction.  Now, I realize that this could sound like the opening lines of a Spartacus Roman scene *you know what I’m talkin’ about…wink wink* but trust me when I say that it was nowhere near as sexy, definitely not as well lit, but probably in a similar state of undress.
Quote of Today:
“I thought it was her because all I saw was a butt, and you two have very similar butts.”

These Are The Best Days

Shirt – Joe Fresh
Dress – ShopSosie
Shoes – Modcloth
Necklace – Beau and Bauble

When I was fifteen I remember my mom saying she felt about sixteen.  At the time I thought, “Oh come on!  You’re thirty seven!  Thirty Seven! That’s practically a senior citizen!”  Being myself closer to thirty seven than fifteen right now, I know where she was coming from. It’s sometimes unbelievable to me how fast everything goes.
While I don’t feel sixteen, I do most days feel like I’m anywhere between eighteen and twenty two.  It’s a stark realization to me that I’m no longer that age.  
Side note: It also edges into creepy when boys *and I do mean boys* that age make a pass at me because, though flattering to my vanity, it makes me cringe with the notion that I could’ve been their baby sitter.  
It’s just weird to think how fast time flies and how I have absolutely no perception of it’s passage except to one day realize that geez, I’m not 22 anymore.  
True Story:
Coming downstairs and seeing my baby girl standing on a chair at the counter helping Daddy cook. 
A chorus of her making sloppy stirring sounds, vrrrroooms!, and “I do it!” 
Priceless.

New Baby!

Dress – Dear Creatures Avila Dress
Sweater *sold out* & ShoesModcloth
Brooch – Beau and Bauble
I’m excited about my new baby!  The blue one with the basket in the pictures here.  Why?  What did you think I was talking about? My new blue baby girl is wonderful.  I’m calling her Lolita, because she’s a young, gorgeous ingenue with a very coquettish side to her.  So welcome to the family Lolita. 
Since arriving, I’ve put her straight to work.  She’s been up, down, east, and west across this fair city and I know she and I will be doing it many times more.   It’s just me and her with the wind at our backs. 
True Story:
Baby Girl was counting the muffin holes on the tray.  
She counted, “One, two, three, four…”  then decided held up a finger in the air and announced “Nine!”  
There were six. 
Still, not bad for a 2 year old. 

Don’t Hate The Zebra


Dress – Threadsence

Belt – F21
Shoes – Ruche
Necklace – Lustre boutique in Montreal
I’m clearly obsessed with this new necklace of mine.  I’ve already worn it three times already*here and here* and I can’t see myself getting sick of it anytime soon.  So I hope you don’t hate it and don’t get sick of it either.
On another matter, I can’t seem to get my butt into the salon for a cut.  This mop of mine needs some styling but for some reason I just keep delaying it and wondering if one day I won’t wake up with magically cut hair.  That happens, right?
Quote of Today:
“My butt has never been so sore!”

Let Me Entertain You

Dress – Monteau
Belt – H&M
Scarf – street stand
Necklace – Lustre Boutique in Montreal
Shoes  – Ruche

…with fictional exploits of my imaginary life.  With the jaunts, the wishful thinkings, and the could-have-been of my fantasties.  Let me captivate you with all the possible presents, and the likely futures.  Let me regale you with all the things that are becoming. The wonders and the miracles.
Just don’t ask me to tell you of my failures, or my dreams unfulfilled. 
Can you miss an opportunity that never existed?

Montreal Je T’aime: Last Blast

Dress – Garcia Jeans
Necklace – Lustre
Shoes – Payless

The last night was spent eating and walking around the old town at night.  Not too much excitement, but a lovely evening none the less.  It left a quiet, peaceful memory.  I tip my hat to you Montreal. You are charming.

Montreal Je T’aime: Dramatic Darkening

  Necklace – Etsy
Dress – Monteau
Shoes – Payless

Another outfit from the trip to Montreal.  You can’t tell because sadly, I didn’t get detail pics of it, but I’m wearing my Daenerys Stormborn necklace.  If you don’t know what I’m talking about, then you won’t understand the cool factor…or the nerd factor.

Side Note – No make-up (just a load of white sunscreen), and humidity flat hair, but whatever.  I’m not always a supermodel *read: never*

As the sky darkened with drama we changed and headed out for dinner and drinks.  But more on that later.

Montreal Je T’aime: Part 2

Day two in Montreal was spent with a climb up Mont Royal for the view, a line up at Schwatrz’ deli for their amazing smoked meat *and I do mean ah-may-zing!* and just seeing more of this fabulous city.

Dress – Ruche
Belt & Ring – F21
Necklace – Beau and Bauble

The one thing that I wasn’t a fan of was the high humidity while we were there.  My hair just went limp and it nearly drove me to the point of cutting it all off *not really, I’m just being dramatic*  But I did have to find new and fast ways of pinning it out of the way.  Some were more successful than others.  
Oh by the way, yes I did go to the top of Mont Royal in a pretty ruffle dress and ballerina flats while everyone else was jogging and biking in full exercise gear.  Why?  Because I didn’t bring any sneakers, and because I like a pretty ruffle dress and don’t see why a gravel path means I can’t wear one. 
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