Tattoos and teacups

We're all-a-buzz around here about tattoos lately. Chris and I have been talking about getting more for awhile now. We have decided what we want and where we want them, we just have to go get them! Chris is getting a camera and I'm getting a teacup! I'll post a picture or two of mine eventually but until then I found a video from my last tattoo.

I originally got the fairy back in March 2003. I had her touched up in August 2009. Then I added a few things around her in October 2009. This video is from October 2009. Yes, I was giggling. I giggled and laughed most of the time. I'm a tough cookie. Anyhoo, until next time!

Derp.

The 2nd week of December we went downtown to take some photos. We completely forgot the tripod and the remote so we didn't get a (real) group shot. We still got some really nice ones, we got some "eh" ones and then we got these:

What's going on with our faces?

::blink::

Too close, Trinket!

We were going for classic profiles, but these 2 goofed.

Ew.

This was our only group photo. Obviously the 50mm was too close for a self-portrait.

Just a few outtakes but I thought it would be fun to share the not so perfect ones. Actually, I think these are perfect because they capture what Chris, Trinket and I look like most of the time! 

Fill in the Blanks Monday

The blanks are back! This was one of my favorite weekly posts so I'm back on the wagon!


1.   The last thing I ate was  frozen waffles with syrup.

2.   The last song I listened to was "Flux and Flow" by Lights. I'm going to her show in March here in St. Pete. I screamed when I found out she would be in town. <3

3.  Using the letters in my name I can spell (Jenny)...Jen, Jenn....ugh... not much.

4.  If I had to dress in one color for the rest of my life I would pick blue. I love pink but I'm not 6 anymore so it would get old. Blue of any shade is easier to wear everyday especially because most denim is blue. I need denim because I am "jeans and tshirt" girl, Most of my  shirts are blue. 

5.  If you were to look in my bag right now you'd find my planner, 3 different lip glosses, a cliff bar, wallet, receipts, perfume and keys. My bag is clean and small this week.

6.  When I finish filling in the blanks I'm going to to finish the laundry.

7.  My all time favorite song to dance to is "Safety Dance" by Men Without Hats. You have to dance to this song.

Prompts by Lauren

Monday.

So the semester has begun... My first class was this evening and the other two are Wednesday and Thursday. I only need 9 credits and.... crap! I have to remember to turn in my application to graduate in May. I'll do that tomorrow before I forget and it ends up being April. We already started choosing group members for projects and for once I am working with people who I don't have to worry about carrying because they might have 20 mental break downs in a week. I don't necessarily mind group projects, just as long as the other members of the group are easy to work with. Hopefully these guys stick around because I look forward to working with guys and skipping a semester full of "girl problems" that come with female group members!

I think it may be because I've taken almost every literature class there is and because this is my last semester, but I know almost everyone in my Brit Lit class and the roster for Early Shakespeare looks familiar too. I can't wait until the only mention of school on my blog is if I happen to run into an old classmate or if I drove past the campus!

I talked to my sister this evening. She has started playing Dungeons and Dragons. To say we have a ton of catching up to do is a gross understatment. I hate that it's been so long since we've talked. Can you believe my nephew will be 5 in 3 months? I can't. Wow! Anyhoo, that's it for tonight. I'm going to go lay down and read something.

Sundae Stroll

Since this is the first Sunday to come up since I've started blogging again I thought I would post a few photos from one of my recent trips downtown. I took these using the XSi and the Diana+ 110mm Telephoto lens. This is just a glimpse of the USF St. Pete campus.

Anyhoo, everyone have a relaxing Sundae!

Craft-Swap-Heads-Up!

Hey! The two crafty gals behind Oh Strumpets! have organized a craft swap and guess who just joined up? Me. I already have a cute idea and I'll probably get started on it this week. The spring semester shouldn't be too hectic so why not?

I'm not a giant fan of holidays but the two I like the most are Halloween and Valentine's Day (in that order) so this should be a fun one. Click the button above to go sign up!

PS Isn't their little spool adorable?!

Happy New Year!

It's been quite some time since I've been around here! Let's play catch-up:

Last semester was quite hectic as was the beginning of winter break. I worked a ton and crocheted my fingers off trying to finish a christmas present for Chris's brother. I decided over the summer that I was going to crochet a 1-up mushroom blanket for him.

I made a friend over the summer and then parted ways with her a few weeks ago. I'm not going to go into too many details but we basically had different priorities and ways of treating others. She is a terribly needy person and to be frank, she stressed me out.

I start my last semester in a week! I'm only taking 9 credits because that's all I need to graduate!!!!!!!

Chris and I welcomed a baby girl into our family in early October.... Her name is Trinket and she is a short-hair Chihuahua. She was given to us by one of Chris's co-workers. She is smaller than the cats but they get on famously.

Anything else??? Oh, Chris and I did a bit (a lot) of rearranging around the house. Maybe when it's settled down I might post a mini tour of our little house.

Chris and I spent New Year's Eve at Epcot. We had way too much fun dancing and not so much fun trying to squeeze through the hoards of other people from one country to the next.

I don't plan on taking such a big break from blogging in the future, but I almost didn't come back. I feel like a lot of bloggers are just fluff. It's hard to figure out who's in it for the creative release and who's just in it for the money. Yep, I said it. Sure, it would be great to have a ton of sponsors and blog full time but I would rather my little bit of the internet be more than just fluff so from here on out I don't wanna read someone else's fluff and you won't find the fluff here. If I like something I will share it, but I will not write about something because I want others to think I'm cool.

Speaking of cool, Who likes Shabby Apple? I received an email today about a sale for 20% off. I forgot I was an affiliate! It's clearly been awhile... Check out the side bar for the button.

Anyhoo, the blog is getting a much needed makeover, so bear with me. How was everyone's holiday? I'll try to post some real photos next time. I hate having to post IG ones because I really do know how to work a real camera!