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07/16/2009

Happy 3 Years to Meeeee

Tomorrow marks my third year with Vox. I cannot believe I've been here for three years. It's... crazy. But I do love it here very much. In honor of my three-year anniversary I decided I want to have another summer free giveaway of stickers!! And to go along with the love, I made a sale over at my etsy... so check my shop out... I have NEW charm necklaces that are sooo darling.

FREE STICKER GiVEAWAY!! READ BLOG POST!

The Contest--

So... how can you win these stickers (that I designed myself!!)???? Well, simple! Just like last month's giveaway, all you have to do is leave a comment in this post saying you want to participate. If you would like to double your chances of winning... make a blog post about my Etsy shop (promoting it, of course lol---with a link to your post in a comment) and I will add your name TWICE. I will (literally) pull out a name from a hat on JULY 23RD and announce the winner on that day. Good luck! This is all for fun =D

I went shopping yesterday and had a successful trip! I bought Hotel Dusk and it's seriously my favorite DS game at this moment! Even better than Gardening Mama... coughcough. I'm addicted to it. In fact, I'm going to play it before I sleep/after this post!!

I'm also obsessed with my new digital art series.... here are a few more pieces I've designed =)

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We got a card in the mail from the Vet. It was very sweet and Miko's doctor wrote a thoughtful note and the staff signed the card on the back. Inside the card had this poem, which made me feel sad yet... I grinned. I miss Miko. :( So so so much <3

Poemmiko

marshmallow puffs!

eating marshmallow puffs!

Lastly, I made marshmallow puffs. They're like... cinnamon rolls. Best when out of the oven!

Anyway, have a lovely weekend... I'm seeing Harry Potter on Saturday and going to a birthday party on Sunday.
Ciao.

PS: SUMMER SALE AT MY ETSY JULY 16-23RD!

Jul 16, 2009 7:33:17 PM

07/13/2009

A New Week

I'm so glad last week is over; I never want to relive it.
Luckily, this week started off all right despite the vampire weather... and it's all because of these two youtube clips. If you're a fan of Wicked, you might like these videos. If you aren't a Wicked fan yet... you'll still enjoy these two videos.

It's time to smile.

Kristin Chenoweth singing "Taylor the Latte Boy"

"Taylor the Latte Boy Rebuttal" sung by Ben Hensley

I also began a new series of digital art I titled "Realizations"

xoxomiko<3

Jul 13, 2009 1:17:25 PM

07/12/2009

Cupcake Therapy

cupcakery!

Yesterday, I baked vanilla cupcakes from scratch. I have a super-duper easy recipe that I'm willing to share with you at the end of this post. A friend wanted to go to the beach, but I said I was baking cupcakes instead. Maybe I shall go today. I dunno. I watched What Not to Wear Friday night, and I'm inspired to go shopping with last weekend's paycheck. I'm over a lot of clothes that I have and I want more grown up and professional pieces. So I might do some shopping therapy today -- who knows. Shrugs.

I'm at the stage where I think I see Miko around. I saw my bro's black backpack on the ground, and turned my head twice. That also happened with two Pepsi boxes on the ground. And, this morning, I thought I heard her footsteps on the hardwood floor. Sigh.

Thanks for all of the support, everyone. I've been sent some very comforting messages and I'm feeling pretty all right all things considered now. I'm just super glad this week is over--it hasn't been the best.

Ciao.
Oh, here's that recipe:

Ingredients:

- 1 c (2 sticks) sweet butter, softened
- 1 c superfine sugar
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Directions:
- Preheat oven 350F (175C). Line muffin pan with baking cups.
- Mix all ingredients into a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth and pale, about 2-3 mins.
- Spoon mixture into cups (about 3/4ths or else you'll get mushroom caps like I did on my first batch). Bake for 20 mins.
- Leave cupcakes in pan for 5 mins before removing them to a rack.
- Frost heavily or heavenly as personally needing.
- Enjoy
i<3cupcakes

a cupcake eye

obsessed with making stickers...

PS: First two photos were taken with my bro's new Nikon D700. I really want one. My digital camera doesn't feel as special anymore after using the D700.

Jul 12, 2009 6:10:16 AM

07/09/2009

I want her back.

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There isn't just one hole.
There are many holes.

I used to wake up every morning for her, and now I wake up for me. My daily routine is completely different now that she's not here.The house feels completely empty and there are parts of the house that are just blank. Not a moment goes by when I don't think about her. My family is sad. Our loss broke our hearts, and it hurts. It hurts so much.

I want her back.
I want her in my room at night with her snoring keeping me up. I want my mom to sing her name with Miko present. I want her next to me when I sit on the front porch. I want to give her rides. I want to give her cheeseburger cakes. I want to hear her footsteps on the hardwood floor. I want to give her Iams bones. I want to hug and kiss her. I want to hear her howl. I want her back.
I want her back.
Maybe then I'll stop crying.

Some say art never comes from happiness (Chuck Palahniuk). Most days I'd beg to differ. But not today. Not this week. I spent these last few days designing and creating for my etsy shop, which I updated just now.

In fifteen minutes I would be giving Miko's meds. I miss her. I miss her so much.

PS; I didn't get the job at the cupcake shop. Life is just grand right now, don't you think?

felt bow barrettes & brooches

felt bow brooches

future necklace boxes

Jul 9, 2009 4:47:58 PM

07/06/2009

RIP Miko

We put Miko to sleep this morning.
She hasn't had an appetite in over one week, so she hasn't taken her seizure meds. She had a lot of seizures in the past couple days. She is old and she was very sick. She went peacefully. I miss my first best friend. We first got Miko because my mom felt sorry that we moved here, and I was happy we got her. Now I'm sad that we don't have her. But we kept her til the end.

Rest in Peace, Miko. I love you.

Miko. Winter '99/'00. I believe she was three months old.

all these toys, yet i am still so bored

Miko and Barbz

Miko Watson
A Best Friend
1999-2009

<3

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Jul 6, 2009 9:53:00 AM

07/03/2009

Happy Birthday Weekend, America.

rawrrrr

It's America's Birthday weekend =) Hurrrray. I cannot wait for fireworks at the beach tomorrow! And guess what? ---I'm working this weekend. Yays. I'll post again tomorrow... ciao!

PS... coming soon to my etsy.... vintage necklaces. I've been collecting vintage charms and I'm so excited about these!

Rabbit Locket Necklace

Rabbit Locket Necklace - Open Locket

new necklace!

kashi golean bar

mikooooo

Jul 3, 2009 5:42:45 AM

07/01/2009

Summer, so far...

Hello! Just saying hello and wondering why Vox has been so quiet lately; it's making me sad, peoples. ::::Sighs::::

Anyway, sending you summer vibes with a summer picture post; enjoy <3

my favorite summer activities...

a ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for.

summer june sky

last june sunset

greek salad nommm

brownies w/walnuts

lumpiaaaaa

strawberry limeaid from sonic

an unusual pair for me

honeybees are the only insects that create a form of food for humans

Jul 1, 2009 1:42:44 PM

06/26/2009

Love is what makes you smile when you're tired.

Lovesmiletired

I'm unsure of how to honor Michael Jackson in this post. I would just like to have a moment and say that it is a tragedy. He was loved by everyone in the world; I've always been a fan of his. I understand we're all still in mourning, but I hope there's a smile for the love he's shown and given to the world.

http://www.youtube.com/user/michaeljackson

We'll always love his music. Rest in Peace.

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Transformers

I went and saw Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen last night.
To be quite honest, during some action scenes in almost all action movies I get bored within a few seconds because there's so much going on and it's just unbelievable... hahaha. But that's just me ;) I loved Transformers, just like I did in with the first movie. I adore Shia LaBeouf.
And a good-looking cast is always a plus ;)

PS: I still want an autobot.

Transformers2

Meganfox

Transformers_shia

Photos from Yahoo! Movies.

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Things that have made me smile so far this summer--

virginia beach oceanfront 6/24

love.

beach umbrellaaaa

Warm beach weather and natural tans ;)
Looove it. Can't wait to go back again!

my first four handspun porcelain mugs :)

before & after of my mugs

handmade porcelain mugs by me :)

i think this one's my favorite mug :)

Finding my other two mugs in the kiln room. The White Shino is very blah to me and I know how not to use that glaze. However, it did some awesome effects happened to the colored parts. I cannot wait to make more mugs. It was my favorite thing to make in ceramics!

leftover margherita pizza <3

Leftover Margherita Pizza is love. I love thin crust pizzaaa and cpkkkkkk. Mmm. I want more! It's my favorite summer restaurant; I think it's perfect after spending a hot day in the sun :o)

my morning pet bunnie :)

And bunnies running around the house. They're too adorable not to photograph :o)

TGIF, folks! Smile!

Jun 26, 2009 5:37:24 AM

06/22/2009

You are my sunshine, my only sunshine.

happy summer!

I saw dawn creep across the sky,

And all the gulls go flying by.

I saw the sea put on its dress

Of blue midsummer loveliness,

And heard the trees begin to stir

Green arms of pine and juniper.

I heard the wind call out and say:

“Get up, my dear, it is today!”

- Summer Morning Rachel Field

First of all, summer began for us northern hemisphere folks! I celebrated by heading to the beach to work on my tan! I've been so excited all week to finally have some beach time between thunderstorms that I only slept for about 4-5 hours the night before! (okay, so that isn't the reason why I stayed up so late, but anyway).

I got to the beach with my friend and despite the warning from an older man about the beach being too windy for an umbrella, we lugged it along. Unfortunately, beach day turned into beach hour. The man was right --- it was too windy for the umbrella. It felt like we were having a sand storm because sand kept smacking me in the face and getting everywhere --- even my chewing gum! *crunch, crunch* Siggggggh. We left the beach and headed to CPK for some pizza. Sighs. Another day, I suppose.

virginia beach oceanfront

beach clouds

towne center, virginia beach

caribbean sunset sangria

thin crust margherita pizza from cpk <3

What's up in my craft-world? Well, I've been embroidering! If you all are interested in embroidering, check out Sublime Stitching --- they are fabulous. Another awesome tip is to search for your old coloring books! Trace the image of a coloring sheet, then trace it onto your fabric using a disappearing pen (you can find at craft stores), and embroider! Simple as that. The stitching is super easy, and you will have so much fun!

cupcakery embroider

chihuahua embroidery

Well, I'm off to campus yet again today. I begin my summer class next week, and I cannot wait! I am taking a photography class, and I'm eager to learn. I will also try and find my two other mugs I glazed a month ago (it's in the studio somewhere!!), but here are two that I did recently. I absolutely love them and cannot wait to create more mugs!

my finished mugs!

the sunshine loves sbux!

sbux & gamestop

my coffee sleeve collection

PS: Random fact about me? I collect coffee sleeves! There's a joint at the beach that I discovered yesterday, on Cypress, called Bad Ass Coffee that I'm dying to check out!

Anyway, ciao!

i'm going to paint you!

Jun 22, 2009 8:46:39 AM

06/17/2009

Your chocolate addict is here...

nomnomnom! chocolate muffin!

Well, there are many things I am addicted to, and chocolate is one of them. I have a huge sweet tooth, and it's been hard for me to resist something that makes me so happy.

I hope you'll forgive me, I don't post that often anymore. But I don't have many things going on right now that's exciting to share. However, I am thinking of getting my own domain. A few days ago I posted on my twitter that I'm trying to get my own domain. I asked for help, and receive a huge response and now I'm overwhelmed >_< Lols! I have a lot to think about and a lot to learn, so this might not happen for a while.

Yesterday I decided I wanted to try and be a pescatarian. As hard as it might sound, I told myself I should for the summer. I can do this. I love seafood. We'll see how long I last. Probably until my mom decides to make lumpia.

I baked a batch of chocolate muffins, which are insanely delicious. I baked whole-wheat blueberry muffins last week, but a fly managed to squeeze through an opening in the plastic covering and marked its territory. That little bugger. So we threw out almost all of the muffins.

Chocolate Muffins

A couple days ago I got a haircut. It was much needed because I haven't had one in more than six months! My hair started getting split-ends, and the shape was gone. I'm so happy for my shorter-ish hair, tons of layering, thinned out, & angled bangs. My head feels SO much lighter.

new hair!

i love my embroidered pillow!

I'm really addicted to embroidery. I think I'm going to put a border around my deer pillow. It seems blank!! I have a second pillowcase that I just want to cover it up entirely with embroidery... much like one of my doodles. I think that'd be insanely awesome.

organized color

I applied to work for a cupcake shop that is being built here at the beach. I'm incredibly excited despite my prediction that I will do work I don't really care for. But.. but... CUPCAKES!! Ahh. I really hope I get the job. I've been job hunting way too long :( Either nobody's hiring or I fill out an application and end up not getting the job. It's really gruesome and bloody (not really)... but True Blood is.

I caught the first episode of True Blood online (bc I don't have HBO). I don't know why I'm addicted to that show, but I am. It's excruciatingly gross and completely opposite of Twilight (well, except for that common vampire loving a human storyline that everyone seems to love... every innocent girl loves a bad boy, yea?) Anyway, I'm so glad Lafayette didn't die! Stupid cliffhangers.

It's been super rainy and vampire-weather lately here in the states. It's really unmotivating. I haven't been able to ride my bike every day without the fear of getting rained on. And I'm quite sadden that I haven't had the chance to lie out on the beach for a tan because almost every weekend, there's rain. I check, every week so I can hang out with friends on the beach. But that little thunderbolt and gray cloud icon keeps showing in my lower left-hand corner of my screen. Sighs. Come on, sunshine weather. At least the summer season is coming this weekend... w00t! Yays.

Anyway, peace out!