H1N1

wow, i feel like total shit. i basically have slept this entire humpday away. i don't think i have swine flu but my immune system in down the tubes so i'm scared to go to school bc i'm more apt to catch it. ugg!

i feel all like jello and dizzy and vertigoooo. whoa.

i can't really even think straight. but had to get up out of my bed and do something! i did eat a meal which is good. i had mashed potatoes and corn on the cob and pasta salad for dinner. i haven't eaten meat in almost a week! i'm proud of myself! the cadaver that i had to see for school was good inspiration to never want to eat meat again.

i ran out of propel. ahh. it looks like i'm going to have to use the money i made off of my ipod and wedding dress to buy my book to actually go to the doctor tomorrow and buy more propel. a case of it. it's the only fluid i can keep drinking and drinking.

i hope i feel better by the weekend. there is a party at grammer's that looks like it is really going to be a lot of fun. i think i'm more excited to get dressed for it than anything!! spandex. woo hoo.

it seems like sometimes people come out of the woodwork when you least expect it and you don't know what to do with them. you don't want to hurt others. you don't want to be in the middle of something. but you find you are. and really there isn't even anything going on.

whoa time to lay back down. my brain hurts.

xoxo
MEL

Transition from summer to fall

With all of this cool weather it's hard not to get pumped about fall fashion!

Plan B

no, not the pill.


Well, since Fashion school was a bust and a half I have moved on to Plan B. I am now going to attend NKU in the fall (well august) and start their program for an XRAY or Ultrasound technician, Radiological...etc. Yes, it may seem a far cry from the relm of art but I feel passionate about helping people too and realized this may put more stability in my life... I will have a definite job when I get out. And since I have the 6 years of college I have already completed under my belt I assume it will not take me 2 years to finish the program.

This semester I only signed up for 9 credit hours because I want to ease into and I am taking two sciences both with labs.. so that is 8 hours. Then I'm taking intro to Tennis! I am really excited. It's only 1 credit hour but it puts me at the mark to have enough hours eligible to do Work Study! I have wanted to learn to play tennis for a long time. I am horrible at big team sports because I get so self conscious but I feel like this could be something I can really sink into... and love.

I got some creative juices flowing today! I worked on organizing more of my craft supplies and started on my inspiration corkboard thingamajig. Also, my sister and I broke out the beads and supplies and made some things! She made her first attempt at those intense beaded rings... and I made two pairs of really unique earrings that I'm super proud of.

On yes I watched the Uninvited tonight with my mom. It was so good! We both loved it and were really impressed with the plot and how the ending... well ended.

Some new fav looks from my style book that I created:

and be sure to check out my etsy!!
www.nightowlcrafts.etsy.com

I should be doing some little shows coming up, I'll keep you posted. Oh wait, no one reads this.... :) haha my own delight.

Please!

Well fashion school at DAAP is def. still a dream. Only 38% of people who apply get in. I GOT IN. But it is so expensive plus you have to buy a Mac Book Pro and tons of software. And many many art supplies for the studio classes. The loans I recieved only covered $16,000 and I need a minimum of $27,000. HA! You cannot possibly have a full time job while doing DAAP because it's so intense and so much outside work. UG. And a part time job... yea that would cover $11,000 that I'm short... I applied for the METRO rate since I live in a county in KY that is close to UC. But the BA that I am aiming for is not listed... only certain BA from DAAP are listed. So will I get the metro rate??? Let's cross our fingers. Once I know this I can nip my dream in the bud or finally feel like I have some direction in my life. I will be truly crushed if I cannot make this happen. I need this... I needsomething to go right for once!!

On happier notes....
I went to target today to spend the last on my credit card and take advantage of some good coupons and my %10 off my entire purchase reward. I saved $47.00. My favorite purchase were these Skinny black jeans with Zippers on the ankles. Hell yeah!

A really great Etsier (http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5342105) just bought some necklaces from my shop and was kind enough to compare me to this popular jewelry and accessories designer: http://www.tarinatarantino.com/
You can really get sucked in that website. Of course it has some of my favorite things like Abe Lincoln and Barbie :)

Another note that makes me happy:
ShopStyle is a great website where you can create a profile and create looks with different pieces from fashion designers. It's all dreams for me but SO FUN. I highly recommend the website. :)
here is my profile on there: add me!
http://www.shopstyle.com/users/TheBareTree

XOXO
Mel

Treasury!

One of my favorite necklaces was added to a treasury today on Etsy... huge compliment for me and a great way to promote! I'm excited :)

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25931970

Well in other news.... I am into my parents basement again and it feels nice to have more space and privacy and a LOT more room for my studio to do crafts and make whatever I want!! I hope to spend the summer trying to find a part time job, saving up for school, and creating a nice little apartment in my parents' basement :) I am so thankful they are being so supportive and let me move back in. I know it may be stressful at times because family dynamics often can be but I know it won't stifle me or what I want to accomplish! Their support will probably only help of course!