I am at work as we speak...clearly not working! Haha! I'm actually working on an important project for my Education class...a teaching portfolio! That class is so demanding...
Anyways, I thought I should show you all what I wore for Easter!
Denim Jacket: Aeropostale
Dress: Forever 21
Shoes: Soda, bought at Windsor
I LOVE THIS DRESS. The only thing that dissapointed me that day was that my strap broke! I'll just sew it back together...but it's pretty ironic that Forever 21 makes the cutest clothes, yet they fall apart the quickest...
I apologize for lack of updates and pictures! I can promise you that summer can bring forth many cute outfits to share. :) This semester is just busy busy busy! And of course I look like a slob when I go to class, haha!
I finished my field observation today! Yay! A lot of my students were upset that today was my last day...aw!
I wore a VERY simple outfit today:
Top: No Boundaries by Walmart (:O!)
Skirt: H&M
Tights: Hue (Macys)
Shoes: American Eagle by Payless
I basically had to dress very simple for my observation hours, considering that I worked in an art classroom and it was constant MESS.
HOWEVER...I just had to wear my new skirt! I didn't even really want to make an entry for this outfit, but I must show you all this skirt:
When I went shopping a few weeks ago, I got two new skirts from H&M...you will have to stay tuned for a future entry to see the second skirt. :) I LOVE the way they fit, the fabric, the quality...everything about them!
Oh and I apologize for the quality of my pictures...I need a personal photographer. :(
So I have been inspired by my friend Sara to transform my boring blog into a fashion blog. :) Her lovely blog is here: http://swingthedayaway.blogspot.com/ So check her out!
So my Spring Break has started! Although it's not really much of a break, considering that I am finishing up my field observation at Hamden Middle School. I am intern there and I work in 7th and 8th grade art classes. I LOVE working with these kids...it's actually kinda sad that my last day is on Friday! :( What's funny is that a lot of the kids thought that I was a NEW STUDENT the first day I came! Haha! Apparently I look like I'm 14...oh well.
So in honor of this GORGEOUS weather, I have taken a majority of my pictures outside. I wore this outfit for my field observation today:
And here's one with my (fake) glasses!
And introducing...my Kindle! I just thought it would go nicely with the outfit, haha!
Cardigan: Macy's
Dress: American Eagle
Shoes: American Eagle by Payless
Glasses: Claire's
Belt: Forever 21
So I must say one thing: I absoulutely LOVE waist belts...they can pretty much transform ANY outfit, and of course they show off your waist very nicely. ;)
I have had the blue and white striped cardigan for yearrsss. It is definately a must in my wardrobe. I can dress it up or down very easily, and it's super comfy.
The American Eagle dress I bought at a retail sale in my town...for $10! I don't wear it often because I'm a little iffy about the length...(I'm not fond of dresses that end at the knees or lower; I have short legs!)...but considering I wanted to look artsy and professional today, I didn't want to wear anything too short. It's a PERFECT summer dress, though.
I wear the black shoes WAY too much. They're basically flats with the tiniest little heel! They go with anything. I love to wear them with skinnies most of the time. I also threw on some silver jewelry today...a silver chain necklace also from Macy's, and (not real) pearl earrings from Charlotte Russe.
So basically my life has been pretty swell. School is becoming hectic because I have SO MUCH to do for my Education class. I also miss my boyfriend...he's in Boston. :( Boo hoo!
Anyways, I won't blab away. I'm off to the gym, and maybe I'll draw a little bit later... :)
I guess this is about the time I fill in on what has been going on! First off, this new semester has been incredibly boring. I am taking a drawing class, two education classes, a psychology class, and a speech class. The education classes are becoming such a hassle. I'm stressing about getting my field observation hours done for BOTH classes, and I also still need to apply to the School of Education. Also have to fill out my FAFSA again...I pretty much have no social life between school and work. I still work at The UPS Store on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays but I only put in about 15 hours a week. I hang out with a few of my friends time to time, but I mostly spend time with my boyfriend...which is nothing to complain about. :)
Speaking of which, Jon and I are doing great. We have been together for...a year and 3 months I believe. Well we don't keep track of anniversaries and such so it's hard to tell.
Lets see...I saw Shutter Island last night! I thought it was a fantastic movie. The only thing that kinda bothered me was how distracting the music was, especially in the beginning. I'm trying to pay attention to what they're saying and the music is all DUN DUN DUNDUNDUNDUNNNNN in my face. Not appealing. So I basically spent the day with Jon yesterday, as I do every Sunday. He came over and first we went to the gym, drove around, and I remembered I had a plaster sculpture sitting in the trunk of my car so I came up with the idea to go to the Pavillion at the Rec Field and smash the thing to pieces. So we drove all the way up there and threw it around until it was dust...which took a long time. We also tried to find the hiking trails in Beacon Falls, but I have poor navigating skills so we gave up and head to Starbucks, then to the movies. Good times.
So I was actually supposed to start my observation hours today at Hamden Middle School...but I woke up sick! I concluded that my acid reflux is acting up again, which I guess is better than a virus considering it comes and gos. I had terrible sleep; I probably totaled less than 3 hours because of how nasueous I felt all night. I decided to suck it up, and drove to school. Halfway there my gut was telling me (no pun intended) to TURN AROUND and go home. Before I knew it, my head was in the toilet and I was miserable. I went back to sleep and missed my drawing class, AND my observation hours. Balls. At least my last class was cancelled. I basically didn't do anything productive today, since I felt queasy and all. I'll be fine tomorrow...I hope.
Oh! I'm surprised I didn't mention this earlier, considering it's big news. I wrote in this blog a couple months ago about how I won the "Be A Fivestar Artist" conest...well now I am going to be having an official book signing at my local Walmart in Naugatuck! The event will take place July 7th, 2010. (Early for back to school, eh?) It will also be televised. :) How exciting!
I pretty much don't have Spring Break plans, considering that I need to finish my observation hours and my job. But I do plan on going in to the city (New York for those who don't know) with Sara to do some shopping for a day! You can see her fashion blog here:
So I just finished uploading a short video I shot at the Brand New concert back in NOVEMBER. I forgot I had the video, haah! I still think about that concert. It was stupendous.
Well, I am off to do more imporant things now. Maybe not. We'll see. :)
This movie was phenomenal. I saw it twice this weekend, and I reccommend anyone to go see it, even if you have never read the book as a child. (Are you human?) What I really valued about this interpretation was that it was raw. I must say, I was pretty disturbed at some parts in this movie. There were very deep and complex things that children would have a hard time grasping; this movie was aimed more towards the adult who misses being a child. But this was not a "sunshine happy rainbow being a child is awesome" movie. It was real, sad, and exciting. There were some parents that left the theatre with their children that seemed greatly dissapointed, but I believe this movie was a work of art. The story Spike Jonze created for Max and the Wild Things was heartfelt and emotional, Max (Max Records) was adorable in his debut, and the "wild things" looked freakishly real. Karen O also did an amazing job creating the soundtrack. (Which I will go out and buy.)
Go see this movie.It will not dissapoint.
Anyways, I've been really poor lately. I'm basically living off my savings. Not cool. I'm waiting on my $5,000 check to come so I can invest some bonds and put the rest in the bank. I've also still been kind of stressed with the whole Dad and no job issues. He's in Canada for the week, so that's neat...except I'm manning The UPS Store all week; at least I'm getting paid....it's just getting in the way with school, the gym, etc. Sigh.
I never really update this, but I'll give it a shot!
I can be honest at the moment and say that I have been a little stressed lately, but overall, this semester has not been as bad I as intended it to be. I am currently taking six classes: English Literature: American Dreams and Nightmares, Two-Dimensional Design, Art History, Pyschology, Math for the Liberal Arts, and Three-Dimensional Design. Out of all the classes, 2D has proven to be the most time-consuming and difficult. Somehow, I am managing my time well with all the commuting and classes, so I study enough and get all my homework done without pulling any all-nighters. :)
So, the main source of my stress is due to the fact that I am currently unemployed. I used to work at my father's UPS Store for some easy cash and to help him out with the new business. I have also always yearned to strengthen our relationship because we have never really been that close. Well, he pretty much told me to find a new job. I was basically fired by my own father. He told me that I wasn't taking the business seriously and that I wasn't doing a good enough job. First of all, my father is a pure-bred Middle Eastern man, so nothing impresses him and his is narrow-minded and irrational. Now I am mature enough to admitt I did not take the store too seriously. I treated it like I have treated any other job. He told me I didn't appreciate anything and that he didn't need me anymore because I make too many mistakes. They happened, but nothing bad as ever resulted from them. So, I am jobless. Home has been awkward. I may be poor for a while.
So, art art art! This month has been arty though, and in an excellent way. Some good news, I was the winner of the Mead Fivestar Notebook Cover Design contest this year! It was a national contest to design a cover for a Fivestar Notebook, and I actually won! My winning design can be seen here: www.beafivestarartist.com I won $5,000 and my notebook will come out sometime in 2010. This is probably the most exciting thing that has ever happened to me. :) I also donated some of my old works to a Silent Art Auction in my town to raise money for some Art Scholarships. All my pieces were bought and raised the most money!
And here's one with my (fake) glasses!
