Tippy-Toes

Don't you just love ballet?

It's one of the most beautiful talents. I hope that someday I can take classes.

My friend Reba was in a ballet last night. She performed in a small group, although, she clearly outshone every other girl with her mile-long legs... *sigh...

At the end of the performance, her sister, Tabbi, won a scholarship to the same ballet school and will be taking ballet classes all next year. She'd make a lovely ballerina alongside Reba. I couldn't be happier for them!




Well... Maybe I can always get myself some ballet slippers and MAKE my own tutu. TEEHEE!

Until tomorrow! My laptop has gone kapoot. AND I have a family yardsale to attend to!

Song of the day- "Especially in Michigan"- Red Hot Chili Peppers

Under Attack!! (Insects aren't my thing)

Hate bugs? Yeah. Me too.

I'm a girl.

We just do that.

THANKFULLY! Some genius invented THIS--->



The one, the only... BUG VACUUM!

It's a strong little sucker (pun intended) for all those creepy crawlies. It's my new boyfriend. Well, old boyfriend... I've had it for a few years. Apparently our love has been rekindled in this season of insects.



I was also thinking recently... What sorts of bugs do I actually like?

o butterflies
o dragonflies
o lightning bugs (fireflies)
o ants (yes, I said ants! They work so hard..)
o praying mantises
o earthworms
o and the bumble's! Hunnybees that is.

Top ten list of most HATED crawlies?
1. any and all spiders!
2. mosquitoes
3. earwigs
4. any sort of spineless insect outside of earthworm. ie-- leeches, tapeworms, slugs, etc.
5. wasps
6. crickets and grasshoppers (they're pretty much the same thing)
7. anything that flies, outside of the one's I like. ie-- blackflies, houseflies, flying ants, moths, horseflies, etc.
8. ticks
9. termites
10. ladybugs (Thaaaat's right! And if you disagree, it's because you've never dealt with an infestation! Hordes! They come in stinking hordes!)

Song of the day?---> "My Maria"- B.W. Stevenson

Things I NEED...

THIS TAYLOR JACQUARD SHEATH DRESS!!!--->


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Funny how we have the same skin tone... Also, note that I am obviously shorter and MUCH curvier than her. Anyways, I LOVE this dress.

THIS DREAM HOME--->



No, I'm serious. It's a hobbit house. And it rocks my world!!

Inspiration comes from this house that I've driven by several times a month, for the past 14 years, AND from the book, By The Banks of Plum Creek from the Little House on the Prairie series.

THIS BOOKCASE--->



What better to display my knick-knacks and extensive book collection with?

THIS MAHOGANY CHAISE--->



I always fancy a nap... And who can resist a lovely Victorian piece of furniture?

THIS VEHICULAR OBJECT--->



Ahhh... I can already smell the open road. The interior, of course, will be gypsy-fied with sheer, beaded curtains, a comfy sofa, many books, various tea essentials, and my guitar... of which, will one day be strung and played. ^^



Song of the day---> "Good Vibrations"- Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch

Material Girl.

So, I ran across a project of mine from a little waays back... Fused plastic-bag bag. It was one of the most interesting things I'd created in a long time.

This is the link I used for instruction:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0oddEWnj7X0

Although the directions are for making a laptop case, this was the simplest step by step fusing process I could find. I ended up making it up as I went along to create my handbag pattern but, I was pleased with the results. Considering I had no clue what I was doing!

It was a FABULOUS project and I really want to make another tomorrow. I'm going to have to brainstorm tonight, for a new (and better) pattern.

Oh, how I wish, I wish it'll be as cute as THESE!--->




I'll post pictures tomorrow of what I come up with AND le original!

Aaaand I'm off to watch the new Shrek movie with the family!

BON VOYAGE!

Song of the day---> "Lift Me Up"- Yes

To childhood, with fondness.

I can remember many quirky and wonderful things from my childhood. Clothes, smells, faces... Whilst cleaning my room, I ran across a stash of books: Berenstein Bear, Dr. Seuss, and Goosebumps. As an avid book reader, I thought about all the books I was fond of reading when I was much younger. Although, Dr. Seuss, I'm sure frequents many of your own lists, I thought up several others that seem to be forgotten classics.


Thank you parents. Thank you nineties. Thank you childhood.

Song o' the day---> "Working for the Weekend"- Loverboy

Day One: Flights of Fancy

The beginnings of a blog... How delicious! I suppose I ought to begin with the beginning. *Ahem...

My name is Megan. My room is a mess. I'm very creative and I tend to trip over things. Although, perhaps this would be most appropriate in list form. Let's see how many bullets I can get!!--->

o My birthday is August 12th!
o I wear something green with every outfit. (favorite color, if you hadn't gathered)
o I love daisies and ALL exotic flowers.
o I'm rubbish at math.
o Valentine's and Christmas are my favorite holidays.
o I named my teddy bear after my grampa. (Wellington)
o I wish I was sportier. Ideally I'd love to be able to play tennis, volleyball, and snowboard.
o I love making lists! I make lists about dream houses, vacation spots, favorite songs, dog breeds, baby names, and loads of other things.
o I can't stand the sound of sandpaper, emery boards, or styrofoam. Blech...
o I LOVE being outside.
o I really want a dog. ANY kind of dog. The bigger the better.
o I love rifling through antiques.
o I love family traditions.
o I'm always excited about something.
o I sing ALL the time.
o I'm pretty good about writing letters. Just, not making it to the mailbox in time. Pitiful, isn't it?
o My favorite ice creams are---> raspberry, chocolate and cookie dough.
o I'm a stickler for proper grammar and correct spelling.
o Large groups of people are more comfortable to me than small groups.
o I love dressing up; I'm always looking for an excuse to do so.
o Unfortunately, I am a victim of arachnophobia.. *shiver*
o I love tea, and tea sandwiches, and tea parties.
o I LOVE Abbott and Costello, the Three Stooges, and Laurel and Hardy. I would have loved to meet them.
o I'm fairly certain caffeine doesn't affect me.
o I hate yoga.
o I love the word thither... and jell-o.
o I never wear make-up. It's too girly.
o I would love to visit England, Germany, Ireland, San Francisco, New Zealand, and Copenhagen.
o I love surprises!

That's some of it at least. I figure a cut-off point might be welcome.

Today was spent working all morning and yard sale-ing far too late in the afternoon. Although, my finds were surprisingly wonderful. I rummaged and discovered a B-YOO-TEE-FUL bamboo steamer, and a polaroid camera! $4 in total! I've been working on my culinary skills, so, the steamer seems essential (in a warped mind sort of way) and the camera is going to be amazing. It looks like it's never been used, actually.. Well, tonight can only get better. Fare thee well, adoring public!

Song of the day---> "Whenever I Call You Friend"- Stevie Nicks and Kenny Loggins