Crafting Has Taken Over

Taken over my bed anyway. As I'm sitting here in the the string of Christmas lights and candles I am impressed at the amount of projects I have spread out.

Pros to crafting:
1. It's cheaper then getting the whole gift itself.
2. It's absolutely a creative outlet that can still be a hobby. (Photography used to be that for me until I went into the business.)
3. Your recipients know that work went into it.. and you didn't just spend some money to get christmas shopping over with.

Cons to crafting:
1. It takes patience and time depending on the craft.
2. It does cost money, unless you borrow from your basement and attic.
3. You have to be a least creative.

If anyone has any crafts they think I should try, then let me know and I'll get to it.

Rainy Day Song

It's a rainy Day so I was looking for fun craft ideas, since I'd be inside all day. Among all the crafting and DIY blogs there was a post with this song. It's Concrete Wall by Zee Avi. She looks nothing like I expected, but her voice is beautiful and perfect for this Rainy day. =) This song I found on a blog that, unfortunately, I can't seem to locate. I promise the next time I come across it I will post. =) xoxo Meila

Stars&Dreamers

The New York City skyline is unlike anything you can fully describe. It's not something you can compare, you can only feel the city for itself. Maybe it is the fact that I live in a town where the stars always clear and the only light pollution is a full moon; but there is something magical about a place like this. When you are in it, you are in a world of dreamers who have goals that some would see as crazy and pathetic. Me? I think it's fantastic. Yet, if you stand behind the water and look across you will see more than a city. The sky is protected by a layer of clouds that cast a purple hue across the dreamers world. The stars may not be in the sky, but if you look below the clouds you will see that they have simply fallen into place in the pattern of a skyline.

That is my city.

Men in Bars: The downfall to getting dolled up and looking good.

Something to think about.
It's funny when you go out to a bar and you get hit on. I've realized that sometimes no matter what you say there is no stopping it. If you say, "I have a boyfriend" they will most likely not care and start questioning you on how strong your relationship really is. If you tell them you are engaged, they will then engage you in a conversation about why marriage never works; unless you're married to someone like them. If you say, "I don't dance." they might come back with a witty remark such as "I bet you do in bed." and it is those very moments when you simply have to say, "Please get over yourself. I'm not interested."

Just some insight for the ladies.

Easy A

Sorry I haven't written in a while everybody. I must say I feel as though that has been the start to every entry this summer. Between working at camp and trying to keep contact between all the people in my life, I've had little time for me. Today I had to take a sick day, I won't say why... to protect the innocent... but let's just say I drank something bad. No, it was not alcohol. So I decided to watch Easy A, since I am on bed arrest.

There are certainly things that have been standing out to me and have crossed my mind while watching this movie. I thought I'd share them with you.

WARNING: If you have NOT seen this movie I would suggest watching it first before reading the following.

Things I have noticed:
1. I really do look like Emma Stone, just like everyone says. I have been wanting to dye my hair a dark red, but this fact is swaying my decision.
2. You should definitely be open with your kids from the beginning if they are adopted. Then it won't be so awkward when you make jokes.
3. It's funny that losing ur virginity is high school is so terribly, but once you cross that line in college it's shocking if you haven't yet.
4. Every girl's dream really is to relive an 80's movie.... or at least mine is.
5. Bad decisions usually do have ironic outcomes.
6. I still have yet to walk into a high school where anyone (even the school slut) is wearing 5 inch hooker heels... this goes for Pretty Little Liars too... it just doesn't happen.
7. I have no idea what "the orient" is... and yet I feel like I should because I went to CCD.
8. If we went on a date and you gave me a $200 dollar gift card to the Home Depot, it certainly would not mean that you would be getting... any... but you definitely would get brownie points. I love projects lol.
9. I'm definitly still waiting for my John Cusak to stand outside my window with a boom box playing our song.
10. Whoever came up with the credits scene and illustration... freakin' genius.
11. The couple at the end most likely won't last until marriage, but they will have a good ride and stay friends, but who knows... there is an exception to every rule.

Dave's Birthday

As I was stuck home, (I was supposed to be in Delaware seeing my sorority sister graduate), I got up enough energy to go to a birthday party. I figured I could stand around and be slightly social.

Last night was so much fun. There was a bit of drama, but I had a good laugh at it.

Dave had a good amount to drink which his roommates were fully to blame, and maybe me for one.
I must say though, the ice shot glasses were impressive.
He was looking quite chipper this morning though...




There were a lot of people there, good music, and a damn good time.
Hope I see more like that this summer.


HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVE!!

Good Morning, Sunshine!

This morning I woke up with the sun. For what reason, I'm not all that certain. Today is baking day and let me tell you, it is going to be interesting.

I asked the help of one of my bests, Brittany, but she is either M.I.A. or still sleeping. I'll go with the latter.

My baking adventure consists on making three different kinds of of cupcakes.
1. Beer and Vanilla cupcakes w/ Jameson Cream Cheese frosting for Dave. (Birthday)
2. Earl Grey tea cupcakes w/ vanilla frosting for the Nana (Mother's Day)
3. Carrot Cupcakes w/ Cream Cheese frosting for my Mom (Mother's Day)

I'd like to give a shout out to FoodGawker for giving me these recipes and my friend Erin, owner of Daisy Cakes.

Don't worry you will be updated when all of this is done and many pictures have been taken =).

Love, Meila



Britt showed up. My second suggestion was correct. We are here baking and listening to life in the fast lane think we are.. how some would say... Bad-Ass. I feel it.

The beer cupcakes were wayyy too big, but turned out fantastic.
The Jameson Cream Cheese icing turned out even better.
Mmmm.






The carrot cupcakes are the next ones up to bat.
The carrots themselves are taking quite a bit of time.

I do believe they turned out alright tho, they seem to be a big hit with the family. =)





The Earl Grey Cupcakes didn't happen. I'll have to wait for another day.
Happy Mothers Day.