Inside Kimmy's Mind

Firstly, I just want to take the time and thank my fellow bloggers for reading and commenting on my blog. I really appreciate every comment. 😀

And I’ve found some fascinating new blogs to read as well. So win win! So its always good to add your blog url when commenting.  I feel as though there aren’t enough bloggers in the world. And I have yet to meet someone in person who openly confesses to blogging. I mean why wouldn’t you want to blog? I enjoy it. Once I meet someone new, I admit to blogging right off the bat in hopes they share the same pastime.  Sadly, they just look at me and nod. A lot of non-bloggers, see the act of blogging as just another spotlight the attention whores crave. But if you think about it, even the non-bloggers sort of blog in some way. Facebook and twitter is micro blogging is it not? They take the time to type out a sentence or two that documents the day and display it for the world to see. They assume the world cares what they have to say. Yet they mock us, who create more than a few sentences? Hypocritical if you ask me. I think all the dedicated bloggers are hidden away somewhere. But I’m happy to have found such an accepting community with like minded people. So again, I thank you. 😀

So onto daily outfit. This is what I wore on Monday and I actually really love this outfit. I’ve mention before that I don’t always feel pretty. So when I do, I like to take a bunch of pictures to prove that I can. This is another new combination of layers that I’m proud of. Everything matches so well. I’m a bit of a match freak thanks to my sister Mija but I’m not complaining. It was programed in me when I was little so I can’t actually help it. XD The green dress was actually a bit longer but I shortened it because the length was a bit awkward. This is actually shorter than a dress, so I’m wearing some shorts underneath. I even do so when the dress is actually long enough. Layers are actually a security blanket for me. The more layers the better. The tights I’m wearing are actually my favorite. I bought them a year or two ago at Target. I’m really loving this mint green, its featured in the cardigan, the tights, the purse (also from Target a few years back) and even my nail polish. I knitted an olive green bow for my hair, I’m in love with making hair accessories. And bows are just so fun to use/make. 😀 My hair is in a bun, I used a sock to create the perfect bun. Of course in person its a massive bun. I have a ton of hair and its hard to get my hair to cooperate with the me but I managed to get it to work. It takes some practice to get the sock bun down and I’m getting there. My younger sister, Kat discovered the sock bun and showed me how to do it. I’m still surprised I managed to do it.

So I packed some rice balls for lunch the other day. They made for a great picture, but they weren’t exactly very filling. So I think I’ll stick with my sandwiches for now. But I did have fun adding faces to the picture. Look how cute? I wish I could pack a cute bento, but my culinary skills are nonexistent. So I wouldn’t be able to be put something as beautiful and yummy together like some can. Besides, I have to keep in mind what will keep throughout the day. I carry my bento with me around campus, there is no locker or fridge to hold my personal items. I’m not Sailor Moon, I don’t have an invisible pocket that holds the moon scepter. So I have to make sure it won’t go bad or make my bag smell horrible. So tuna or mayonnaise product is out of the question. Its just good ole’ Pb&J for me. Of course, I like to cut my sandwiches into butterflies or hearts. It reminds me of my mom. >.< And it makes it brings a smile to my face when I go to eat my heart shaped sandwich.

Well it appears that I have stayed up way past my bed time. Blast! I should really get to sleep. I have a late day tomorrow. :/

I’ll end the post with this, do you have any other ideas of what I could pack for lunch? Something easy? lol

So today instead of working on my homework I accompanied The Roomies to PetSmart the other day on a search for a pump for our broken water bowl.

And oh what we found was an abundance of cuteness. I am and forever will be a cat person. Unless, I marry someone who wants a dog in that case I will only allow a border collie, an Australian Shepherd or a corgi  because they are sooooooooooooo cute. >.< I might settle for a corgi Shepherd mix but only if it looks like this.  Ok so they all pretty much look the same. But what can I can I say? I like what I like. Anyway so I went straight to the adoption center because I love seeing the cats. And I almost died from all the adorableness in the room. This calico pictured on the left was up for adoption. How freaking cute?!!! I wanted to take her home so bad. I also felt like she is looked like the offspring of my roommates’ cats Tomo and Missy. (if they weren’t spayed or neutered) I should have listened to my sister when she said I would want to take a kitty home with me.  And now its too late and I’ve laid eyes on this adorable cat. I never really thought about calico cats until I moved in with Mija and Jody. Did you know that calico cats are a female only breed? I didn’t either. But yeah I read it somewhere and its true as far as I know. So along with the cats, I also saw the birds, fish, rodents and reptiles. And one in particular caught my attention. This lizard, forgot the name of it, was so freaking hyper. And he had so much personality for such a small thing. I mean he kept looking at my cell when I tried to snap pictures of him.  So freaking weird but adorable at the same time. I’m not really a reptile person but he was an interesting specimen. And so tiny. If for some reason I wanted a lizard for a pet I would get this little guy. Of course I would be worried to get a pet as small as a lizard, mouse, or hamster. I would be afraid of it getting out and getting lost or getting eaten by Missy or sucked up by the vacuum.  So many dangers for small pets that’s is why I’ve only ever had fish and fat cats. Other than that nothing.  We looked around for a bit and I continued to walk by the cats again and again until the area started to make me light headed due to full litter boxes. That was enough to stop me from walking in that direction. So my roomies and I started to look at the cat trees. We’ve been wanting to get something for Missy to scratch and lay on. She has been doing a number on our stairs. The little devil, she is too old to declaw so we’ve ruled out that option. Tomo was declawed when he was younger so he doesn’t need a scratching post. But we would still want a tree that is strong enough to hold his fat ass. Those things aren’t exactly well made if you buy the cheaper one. So Jody thinks he can build one, with help from my dad. We just need to get some carpet pieces and rope to cover it. I’m excited, I hope they can make it soon rather than later. So that was the adventure at PetSmart. We ended up leaving empty handed. On to daily outfit. I keep forgetting to take pictures every day so I only have what I wore on Thursday. The entire week I used the Star Wars bag I made. And because its such a busy print I have to wear grays, blues, and browns. So the entire week I wore outfits that matched well with my bag and my boots of course. I had way more combinations than I thought I did. So yay!! Ok well I screwed up my sleeping pattern once again…-.- damn.

But let me end by asking, are you a dog person or a cat person? And would you consider switching sides for your significant other?

So I the other day was the first day of the new semester. And I was almost late. >.<

I just haven’t gotten used to sleeping early, I don’t know how I’m going to do it once I start having hw deadlines. I’m taking 3 English classes this semester…suicide I know. But this just means I really have to manage my time better this semester. And work out a schedule so I can get all of my writing done. I hope I have time to work for GC this semester as well.  But I can’t even get my sleep back on track. Its 2:51 AM and I’m still up…straightening  my hair/blogging. :/ Not a great way to start off the first week of the semester but its a force of habit…and its going to take awhile for me to break this habit. So Tuesday started with Math at 1:00-note to self leave home at 11:20 to avoid being late. >.< But thankfully I arrived just in time. I have to take two buses to get to campus and I miscalculated a little. :I Anyway, I couldn’t decide what to wear to school. I kept changing outfits which is another  reason I slept late. >.< I finally went with this outfit pictured to the right. I had trouble finding an outfit to match my new boots.  But luckily, I managed to find something to match. And I’m actually proud of myself. The jacket actually matches the boots and it goes well the blue shirt and brown tights. I paired it with my Star Wars bag and voilà – a nice outfit. 😀 I also braided a ribbon in my hair following this video. You can’t really see it too well in the picture but I’m sure I’ll wear it again and take better pictures of it.  Ok need to hurry and finish this entry fast. Next up is soda- I hate drinking sodas. I don’t like the feeling it leaves as you gulp it down. When I think of quenching my thirst I think of water…or lemonade. But recently I’ve been drinking a soda here and there. It started with a vodka soda and branched off to raspberry Smirnoff’s. But its not limited to alcoholic beverages. Oh not at all…hehehe . I’ve actually fallen in love with the soda Izze.  I have this weird obsession with glass bottles. I dunno why? But I’m fascinated by them and find them pretty. XD So I bought an Izze soda today to break a 10 so I could put more money on my bus pass.  I don’t want to get in the habit of drinking soda because its not good for you. And I’m happy with just drinking water all the time. I don’t know why so many people hate water. My little sister hates drinking water, I guess its too boring for her. But its the same for me when it comes to milk. I can’t stand drinking milk. Minus chocolate milk and the milk in my cereal bowl. But straight milk? Blech.  But anyway its already late and I should go to sleep now. I have 2 classes later today and I don’t get home until 7:00 tonight. I hate late classes…but at least its not on Saturday. Don’t ever take a Saturday class you will just die a little inside.

Do you like drinking fruity drinks because they are pretty as well? Or am I just crazy? O.o

I’ve never been a fan of coffee. But like many, I do enjoy the smell of it.

Once it finally gets cold here in Texas I always wish I could just snuggle up with a good book and a nice cup of something warm. I’ve tried hot chocolate, I can’t stand the smell of it nor do I like marshmallows (unless its a rice crispy treat). And even though I enjoy the smell of coffee, I just don’t like it. So now I’m left without a drink to enjoy during the winter.

Except wait!! There is tea.

Now I like sweet things, and tea is very bitter so I’m trying to find more ways to make tea more…acceptable. I enjoy a cup of raspberry tea as long as I dump a whole lot of sugar in it. Side note- How cute is this tea pot and tea cup? Too cute. My mom gave me this white tea pot and I adore it. The cup is my younger sister’s, she bought it from F.i.t. Its heart shaped and since its white I thought it would match the pot. And make for a cute picture. 😀 But I still haven’t found the right amount, sometimes I feel like I add too much and then the aftertaste isn’t very tasty. I’ve tried adding syrup and it sort of makes it somewhat yummy. But its still not the taste I’m looking for. What I really hope to find is a sweet tea that doesn’t need any added sugar. A tea that is already the right amount of sweet to satisfy my taste buds. But alas, I feel like my search will never end. Of course with Texas and its bipolar weather its not like I don’t have the time to discover this new tea. XD

So do you have any tips to make tea more sweet..besides adding loads of sugar to the pot? :9

One of the biggest things I find annoying and painful is a neck crick. And I just had to pop my neck in the wrong way and end up immobile for a week. New Year Luck.

Luckily, I’m getting better thanks to Kat and my loving mom. Its still a bit sore but nothing compared to Tuesday. Sound familiar? The last time I had one was in 2008. And the only reason I remember this is because I spent most of my immobile days in bed fixing my blog entries. I decided since my blog got a make over, it was time to go back and fix all of my past entries. Since the hacking of our domain, my blog became this unorganized mess. So I used my time in bed to fix every entry since it was a new year and all. I’m loving the new layout. Mija out did herself as usual and always seems to capture my personality perfectly. I would never be able to design my own layout so I’m happy she took the time to design and code one for me. It was a Christmas present. 🙂 So before my neck spazzed out, I spent Monday with the weirdos and Cate. Kat and I decided to take pictures in Hastings. I don’t always feel pretty, so when I do I like to take a ton of “candid” pictures to document when I do. Also I wanted to show off the cute boots I got for Christmas. They are actually really comfortable. I love them. Plus I was having a good hair day and its nice when my hair behaves itself. I want to buy some new cute tights to wear with the boots. They are sort of an olive green color, so I’m thinking some teal tights or brown maybe blue. I want to try colorful tights with a fun pattern. I’ve seen some adorable tights on the Modcloth site. Along with the cutest dresses with deadly prices. :/ So on another note, its my mom and tia’s birthday on Tuesday. We let her open her present yesterday because the weirdos won’t be here for her actual birthday. She was so happy, when she opened it. She got a makeup bundle from Estee Lauder. She was so freaking adorable when she said, “I’m glad my birthday comes early.” I think she meant after Christmas. She proceeded to laugh and say, “I’m so lucky.” I love my mom. She is the best. Monday she is off so Kat and I get to spend the day with her. I only have this coming week and then its back to school I’m not really ready to start classes again. But its not like I’m not a tad bit excited for my non fiction class. I’m just going to miss being home. It was pretty comfortable the past couple weeks. I hated taking down the Christmas decorations though. I helped mom and put most of them back in their boxes. When she was taking all the trimmings off the tree it was hard not to be a bit sad. I love when the house is decorated during Christmas. Its gives the house a nice feeling, plus the tree kept its scent for a while and made the living room smell of pine. And another thing that has me bummed is the weather. I hate Texas’s bipolar weather, but this isn’t even bipolar this is just ridiculous. I know Texas is hot, but we at least get cold weather during the winter. It’s my favorite time of the year and its not even cold. It was in the 70s the other day. The 70s!!! I made fingerless mittens and scarves to wear. Not to mention a really adorable gray cape jacket to wear. I can’t wear these things outside now. I’d suffer a heat stroke!!! Last Monday was acceptable weather. Why can’t it at least be like that? -.- Just thinking of waiting for the bus in that heat pisses me off. I hope it gets colder soon. Last winter, I’d complain because my toes were frozen when I waited for the bus and it made walking around campus painful. I demand a winter. Mija and Jody surprised Kat and me with some adorable Tokidoki charms. My favorite character is the green cactus girl. But the charms are packaged in foil so you can’t tell which one you get. But she is determined to get the right ones. But I think they are all cute. Mine is a milk cow. I think its supposed to be green apple flavor. Blech- I’m not a fan of milk but its so cute.. So I should get some sleep Its already 5 am. And I was doing so well with going to bed early and waking up early. My face was clearing up and now I totally ruined it. -.-Why do I do this to myself?!!! I need to get back on a good sleeping schedule especially when I start classes again. I have a full schedule this semester so that I need to sleep more.

I’m going to miss the past several weeks of doing nothing but sleeping. -.-

So I thought I’d end this year by doing a recap of everything that happened in 2011. I got the idea from my sister’s blog over here.

But once I tried updating about last year, I had trouble remembering what all happened in the beginning. So I’ll just give you small insights to the important things that impacted my 2011.

My best friend had her son Jaxson. He is so freaking adorable. And now he is already a year old how crazy is that? I hope I get to see them both at the end of the month for his birthday party. She lives in Oklahoma now, so I don’t get to see her often. And I still haven’t had a chance to mail off her Christmas gift. >.< I’m so bad.

My little sister graduated high school last may and started her first semester at BC last August. I can’t believe how quickly she is growing up as well. Kat and I have always been together so living in Houston without her in the next room has been difficult. Luckily I have awesome roomies to keep me company.

Speaking of the weirdos they got engaged last year as well. They booked the reception place and bought our bride’s maid dresses. Its really exciting to be included in this wedding. Mija has changed so much since meeting Jody. I’m glad she found someone that can make her happy. Also they both left their past jobs to start a freelance company together called Domo-Box but now they are both starting new jobs. I’m so proud of them.

Let’s see we had some awesome parties in 2011. My favorite had to be our Halloween bash. I made costumes and they came out so freaking awesome. I think costume parties are the BEST, especially since my sewing skills have improved a great deal. So has my knitting skills, I’m pretty proud of all the new things I’ve learned how to make. I’m also pretty proud of myself in the social department. I even actually had my first college dating experience, it was new and exciting. I learned a lot, like for instance why beat around the bush just dive in. If you’re interested in someone get to know them and then tell them. It didn’t quite work out for me but I don’t regret any of it. I met a pretty cool guy who is now a pretty cool friend. And I’m glad I put myself out there because I’m already 22 I don’t have time to be shy. I just need to be confident and hey if the guy doesn’t feel the same way oh well then better luck next time. Christmas was another success as usual. I got so many great things, stuff I wasn’t even expecting.

2011 was pretty fun, I can’t really complain about it. I still haven’t gotten a job, but I’m going to stalk Jo-ann’s fabric until they hire me. Totally not kidding. Here’s to 2012, I hope I do well in school and continue to grow socially and be less awkward in social situations.

So I’ve recently learned how to make messenger bags, thanks to this tutorial. I made one for Mija’s birthday and it came out so amazing. I’m really proud of it and now must make one for myself and Kat. This is a project I definitely must make for the MS etsy store.

Tuesday and Wednesday I spent some time with friends, Missy’s baby can now hold his head up and crawl a bit so I can actually interact with him. XD Babies make me nervous but when they are older I can actually hold them and play with them. Jaxson is a lot heavier then I thought he would be, lol but he is still so cute that you can’t help but want to hold him. I love when they come to visit me. So going back to the whole messenger bag, I turn to the mighty inter webs in search for the perfect fabric. Kat wanted an Alice in Wonderland themed bag but not the Disney version. So I found this Japanese fabric that is just perfect for her. Its so cute, and was much easier to find/buy than the fabric I want. :/ I found this on eBay for a lot less and bought it before someone else did. >.< The other listings that I had my eye on were auctions. And I really dislike bidding. So I found one for buy now, plus the one I purchased was for a full size bed. The other ones were for twin, so this way I get more fabric.  So here is what I wore last Tuesday, Kat took pictures of me. I really wish I could take a nice jump picture, mine always come out odd looking. One day I will take an awesome jump picture….one day. I should actually wish to be more photogenic in every picture someone takes of me. >.< I feel like now that my teeth are becoming straight my face doesn’t know how to smile sincerely any more. >.< I know that sounds odd but its  true. I notice that my smile in pictures look so fake. But I am smiling sincerely….I thought I was anyway. The only way to remedy this problem is to return to my closed mouth smile or to not smile at all in pictures. -.- Either that or learn how to smile a less fake smile.  lol So Mija is in NOLA this week with Jody. They are visiting his family, and she left her car at home for an entire week. XD I get to drive it. But by that I mean, I can only drive it in our neighborhood and to school which is just across the street. But that’s two days I don’t have to walk in the heat. YAY! I’m a bit nervous, but strangely confident. I have to practice parking though before I’m allowed to drive it to school. If mom doesn’t like like my parking then I can’t drive it. So I must practice first. But I feel like I can do it. And confidence is key right? So I must remain positive. >.< I wish Mija would just leave her car here for the rest of the summer so I can practice on it and use it to take the driving test. (wishful thinking I know) Mom took it to work today, I wish she didn’t because then I could be practicing now. :/ The minute she gets home she is taking me driving. I can’t waste another day of car week not driving the car. lol Man I’m ready for a nap now, waiting for mom to get home is going to take forever and I suddenly feel very sleepy. XD I have things I want to get done today but I can’t accomplish anything if I’m sleepy.

List of things…

• draw/paint for new blog layout
• read Forever
• update blog about the final HP movie
• VLOG!!!
• Do some homework
• wait patiently for fabric to get here :/

True Blood comes on tonight can’t wait. Next entry I will talk about books and Movies, but for now I’m off to nap. XD

Ok so I’ve been over doing it on the picture front. But can you blame me? The only time I like a picture of myself is when I get to instruct the photographer (aka Kat) on how I want her to take it. Plus I can delete any embarrassing pictures she might see. And another added bonus I get to mess with it in Photoshop.

Of course the only thing I’m guilty of is changing the brightness and changing a few colors…but only because that is all Ireally know how to do. I do also enjoy taking pictures though, Kat is extremely photogenic so taking pictures of her is not hard. Her camera skills involve point and shoot. And that is it, for instance her ability to time the camera just right for jump pictures is microscopic…actually she lacks the ability completely. XD But I still love her because she spends time in the heat just to take pictures of me for daily outfit. But let me assure you that this isn’t just an issue of vanity…its to document my day as well. >.< But lets be honest I felt pretty and wanted a picture.

Oh exciting news, I learned the waterfall braid technique the other night (thanks to this) and tried it on myself but since its difficult for me to see the back of my head it didn’t come out exactly like the tutorial. But it still came out well enough for the first try. I really want to do this style for Mija, I just think it would look really pretty on her.You can’t really see the hair style in this picture but this is what I wore today. >.< I’m really loving this belt. Yes I’m wearing shorts underneath my shirt. I hate when girls wear leggings with long shirts. Yest they are long…but not long enough to cover your ass!!! -.- ahem. In my opinion if it covers your ass then its not too bad. But I’m talking COVER not ride up every now and then while you are walking.  At least have something over your leggings, (layer junkie) this is a pet peeve of mine along with wearing uggs and shorts. -.-;….Why?  Ok so now on to the next thing I want to share, OWL PURSE!!!  I bought a zoo pack a couple months ago before coming home for the summer and I finally converted what was originally a child back pack into a purse! I know it may seem childish to you, but I just couldn’t resist. Its just so freaking adorable, and I love it. I thought I wouldn’t be able to figure out how to add the rings for the strap but I did. And its pretty secure. I also was afraid that it wouldn’t fit in my sewing machine but I managed. And I am extremely happy with the results. I told Kat that if she wanted one, I’d convert hers for her as well. I’m sure the next time I do it, it will be even better. They just came out with a new animal too, its a fox still not sure why they don’t have a cat yet. If they had a cat it would be just too perfect for Kat. Either that or a rabbit?… They have a freaking bumble bee!!! They should have a cat and or bunny already. >.< (ahem keep it cool Kim) I mean I hope they bring out a cat or bunny version soon.

Did you notice the fancy word wrap? Well color me impressed.

Today is the last day of the challenge. I had a lot of fun, yet I’m sad that its now over. >.< I may not have done every page on time but I still managed to complete the challenge. Plus it was a nice distraction, it kept my mind off of things.

Today’s prompt was….

A thank you  This page is to serve as a thank you to someone who has helped you out, inspired you, encouraged you, etc., specifically during this month.

I had so much fun doing this challenge and even though I was sometimes a day late in posting I still managed to complete the challenge. Being apart of this challenge made the start of the summer so exciting. This challenge also took my mind off a lot of things and was an outlet. It also helped me kick start my creative juices. Can’t wait for next years challenge. Hope to see everyone again.

Thanks again. See you next Year!!!

Today’s prompt was…

An Interview.  Take the time today to write up a short and sweet little interview in your journal and then…go interview someone.  I originally wanted the prompt to be about interviewing a stranger and then I found it really hard for myself to go up to a stranger and do that  So, I took the easy way out and interviewed my mom  Anyway, create a generic interview or an interview created specifically for the person you choose to give it to.

I decided to interview my younger sister Kat. She is odd, but awesome so I just had to interview her….also everyone else was asleep so she was the only other person I could interview.

See you tomorrow with the final prompt. >.<