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I know, I know. It's only been a week! But this week is going to be full of planning (not posting) blogs. Don't blame me though, as my computer is still not up and running, and the idea of posting about something without sharing photographs is rather depressing. On a positive note, next week will be the beginning of new great posts (with pictures!) I also hope to return with more focused posts, working on the advice given to me by a fellow blogger, one much wiser and more experienced than myself. Until next week, Angela

I was planning to cook something today and share my adventure, but I woke up with a wretched head cold. I still managed to get some chores done and be moderately productive, but now it's nearly dinner time and I feel my energy bar has been depleted. So cooking escapades to begin next weekend. Instead I will share something that I've been struggling with lately. Meat grosses me out . There, I said it. I've never had intentions to become a vegetarian, although I do wish eating local pasture-fed room-to-roam meat was easier to come by (and maybe it is, I just haven't found out yet.) I'm now considering the switch to a more herbivore-based diet for the first time in my life. It started on Thanksgiving, when my mom asked me to take the dark meat off the turkey. I was grossed out, (I've always felt a little uneasy dealing with full birds) but I tried. I dug at it until I broke down crying from the feel of the meat under my fingernails. I started having a panic atta

I feel that it's time I share a little bit about my relationship with Jonathan, since he is the most important person in my life, you should know some more about him! And we have a pretty incredible story, with many ups and downs and backs and forths, so I'll try to keep it to the basics and not ramble on and on about it. I walked into a Subway shop one night because I was craving a tasty sandwhich. Little did I know that there would be such a handsome mysterious guy working all by himself. He made my sandwich and I proceded to eat it in the dining room, after leaving him a $5 tip in the tip jar. As I was walking towards the exit I hear footsteps behind me. I turn around to see that this boy has chased me through Walmart, to ask what I'm doing that night. I had to go home (since I was still in high school at the time, with a boyfriend waiting for me at home!) Talk about making an impression. The next day I raced to that shop immediately after school, hoping my mysterious

Today I was planning to introduce you to my artwork, but sadly, as my computer has been disassembled and not yet reassembled in precisely the correct manner, I cannot. The second best thing, I suppose, is to introduce you to the artists that have influenced me the greatest. Most of my pieces are directly inspired by the work of another, so I can never truly claim my artwork as my own, only recreations and variations, if you will. So here's a taste of my favorites. Kurt Halsey Frederiksen Natasha Wescoat Jackie O'Rourke Til next time, Thanks for reading <3

Yesterday's post is running a little late due to snow. Poetry is one of my favorite art forms, but I suck at it. I tried and tried and tried throughout middle school and high school, and I suck suck suck. But I love to read others, so that's what I'll share. I love poetry (or prose or whatever the technical term may be for the particular example) that sends chills down your spine, that you can almost feel running through your veins as you read it. That's what I want to share. Words that have for whatever reason become my favorites. I will always link credit back to the authors, most of which are found on DeviantArt. Here's one of my favorites, because he is the reason I keep trying. --- i.  because you are the reason i want to give up sometimes. because i'll never be as wonderful as you, and i feel like a piece of nothing compared to you. but you are the one holding my hand and pushing me forward, gently, and suddenly, you are the reason i kee

Health has always been important to me. I'm thankful that I learned early that diets are a waste of time, and that its all about making healthy choices. I love to workout, even though it seems like a constant battle to fit it into my day. I hope to share about my workout habits in more detail (and with pictures!) in the near future, but for now, here's a brief run down of my routines (or routines I want to try to keep this time!). Yoga is my favorite. Favorite favorite favorite. I've been practicing it since I was a freshmen in high school when I got to teach a class about it. I love the physical, mental, and spirital-ness of it all. Meditation really can help (ecspcially when you're as crazy as I am) calm your thoughts and your life and make all of it more enjoyable. I have a friend who is certified to teach classes (something I dream of) and I am dying to take a class with her. I also try to fit in some strength trainging. I've been on again off again for a lo

I read an article in the Roanoke Times awhile back titled, "Will it make my life better?" It was about a man who asked himself that question before buying anything, and as a result he is debt free, happy, and has his life to enjoy without stressing about money. Our greatest problem isn't that we don't have enough money, but that we have too many wants. We're spoiled. When we learn to live with the basics and not want for everything we see our lives will improve greatly. I've tried to start asking myself this question all the time before I buy things, because usually the answer is no. I've been working on a budget (for myself and Jonathan) to start the new year. A budget that is realistic, accurate, and easy to follow. One of my biggest hobbies is listing. I love to make lists. So for our budget I made a monthly budget, as well as one we can follow weekly. Since I work for tips, having a way to track my money daily is very important. I've also been re

I just want to ramble for a moment about my hopes and aspirations for this blog. I've been asking myself what I want this blog to be. It can't just be about one or two things (art was the first that came to my mind), because my life is so much more than that, and I want to share it all! I hope this blog can somehow manage to capture all of my many interests and fascinations. Here's my current plan for the blog, hoping to post something almost daily. Monday : My Simple Life (posts about my lifestyle, frugality, health, politics, beliefs, etc) Tuesday : Fascinations  (posts about my many hobbies and activities) Wednesday : Poetry (most likely to be posts from other authors, since I can't write.) Thursday : Art (posts about painting, jewelry, tie-dye, photography, and much more!) Friday : Relationships (posts about my boyfriend, family, and friends) Saturday : Tasty Treats (posts about cooking, eating out, and just food in general) Sunday : Random (or sometimes a d

I'm always excited about New Years because it's a new start. It's the perfect time to change things, to start over, do things differently, be a better person. I try not to be one of those people who sets unreachable New Years Resolutions, like saying I'm going to run every single day, even if it's something I'd like to strive for. It doesn't do any good to have goals that you can't reasonably achieve. I have a couple goals for this year, all reachable ( I hope. ) My biggest goal this year is to be more frugal. I'm already on my way thanks to a lack of wants and a contentedness with what I have. Unfortunately I still have a shadow of debt following me around, which I hope to shake this year. I hope to save my money, and to stop spending on things that won't make my life better. But enough about frugality, because money is boring and stressful, even if this is my blog! One of my other goals for the year is to stop eating fast food (this is a jo