Breakfast After Ten

Two interviews this afternoon (what!what!) This is quite the nerve-wracking experience. On a brighter side, my nervous energy has caused me to (finally) clean my work area, and I can now see my desk! Who knew it was brown? "Not I," said the Little Pig.

Currently Reading: Candide by Voltaire. Anyone have thoughts on this particular work? It has been...interesting so far. I am excited to read Operation Shylock (Roth) next. One of my "resolutions" has been to read at least one book every month, but I'd really like to make this number higher. And to think that I complained about being forced to read in school. Oh, hindsight! You are, indeed, 20/20!

It's just about nap time...

But, before I do that, I would like to share a few things that I have been working on lately.

Sport Ball

Piña Colada

I haven't posted any of my culinary successes lately, so here are a few of my recent favorites:

Spaghetti and Meatballs- This was way too fun to make. I like *constructing* my food.

Cheesy Chicken-Vegetable Soup- I like soup. I like cheese. This was a match made in heaven.

Lemon and Herb Marinated Pork Tenderloins- My first attempt at a meat other than beef or chicken. A great success in my book.

My little personal cookbook has almost thirty entries, which makes me proud in this probably pathetic way. Please understand, I do not share photos of the comical little meals I cook because I'm proud or self-important; it is because I am still amazed every time that I make something edible. I am that bad of a cook.

I am, however, a fabulous baker. ;)

Although the outlook has been bleak...

...I have an interview tomorrow, two on Thursday, and a previous interview which has gotten me to the next round! None of them are the Dream Job (not that I am remotely qualified for the Dream Job), but it's about time to start paying the bills, so I'm just excited to be interviewing.

w00t

I Am Officially Old

An overview of my 24th birthday:

Birthday Pedi

Birthday Ribbons

Birthday Flowers

Birthday Present (ZOMG, my puppay rocks)

Birthday Play

Birthday Dinner (Dish)

This is the first birthday has actually freaked me out. Think about it- 24 is just a year away from 25, which is practically 30, which might as well be 40, which means that I am basically about two steps away from being a decrepit old lady. Ack!!

Then again, I might be acting a little over dramatic. :)

New Art...From Other People!

Purchasing art from super talented etsy sellers is one of my favorite things to do. I plan to have my apartment fully decorated with amazing new art by the end of the year! Here are my first two acquisitions of 2010:

Second Level by James E. Thurman

The Flock by Crooked Hue

Go check out their shops because both of these artists are so, so amazingly talented!

My birthday is Sunday. OMG, I am going to be old.

BUGABUGABUGA

I have been going gangbusters getting stuff done, and I'm still behind on everything! Whew! Well, anyway, here are some pretty pictures of some pretty things I have been making.

First of all, the watercolors! Who knew that there were paints other than acrylics? Crazy talk.

Lightswitch Rave

Mustard

Counter Clockwise

StickySticky NomNom

And, my newest canvas panel piece. The canvas is a little wonky from water damage, so it is super on sale. Just saying. ;)

Salutation

In some other good news, I am up to 46 etsy hearts! My mad arithmetic skillz tell me that I am only four hearts away from my monthly goal of 50! I hope to be able to cross this one off my goal list soon. :)

Thanks again to everyone who has gone and looked at my shop. The encouragement really keeps me going.

Things are going to work in 2010!

New Year...

Etsy Dallas! Is this not awesome? I have applied to be a member. I hopehopehope that I am accepted! What a wonderful way to meat and share with other creators! Keep your fingers crossed for me. ;)

Holding my head high and soldiering on. Salude!

...new resolutions. I will not bore you with the details, but I am keeping a list, and checking off my life to-do's daily. One of this month's goals is, as I have mentioned before, to network my little butt off online, get the word out about Shertown Studios, and get 50 etsy hearts before February. As of today, I am up to 44! So close! Thanks to everyone who has looked at the shop and shown it a little love.

On another etsy-related note, I just discovered this thing:

Mad World

Today has been rough. Here are somethings that I like/would like to own:

Little Things Can Cost You Everything by Popllis

Buttercup Felt Hair Accessory by Ordinary Mommy

Petal Hoops by One Stone New York

And, in a continued effort to remain positive, some exciting up-coming events:

1. Job interview tomorrow (eek!)

2. Opening reception at Kettle Art for Common Ground on the 16th

3. My birthday the next day! Gooooooo 24! Woohooooo!

I feel better already. :)

Big News

As of today, I have reached 40 hearts on etsy. What are "hearts," you might ask? Well, this basically means that 40 people think that I am awesome. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to help me get 50 hearts by the end of this month.

Can we do it?

YES, WE CAN.

Also, I want this:

From Kukubee. Go give them some love.

A Quick Note...

I am loving the flower hair clip that the beautiful and talented Celia gifted to me for Christmas!

Her crafts are too cute! Love it!

Pretty, Pretty Pictures

I feel like I have been working non-stop the past few days. I have applied for approximately ten billion jobs (tedious, boring work), finished and photographed three paintings, and taken my first ever yoga class (ouch!) No rest for the weary!

I really enjoyed these most recent pieces, and am planning several more for the near future. What do you think?

Punctuation Power

Taco Nom

The Saddest Little Wish

As always, they are available on my etsy site. Tell you friends! Tell your family! Tell your priest! 2010 is going to be the year for Shertown Studios, and I need everyone's help to get the word out. You guys are the best!

A Short Christmas Recount

I must not tarry long in blogland before working on ye olde resume, but I wanted to share a few Christmas photos.

Handmade owl ornaments

Me and C in front of my mom's beautiful tree

Holy crap, it was a white Christmas in Texas!

Brothers at my in-law's

Corban hanging out with Kimo

Pretty photography by the father-in-law

We had a lovely Christmas, and are extremely ready to welcome 2010! Let's keep our fingers crossed for some awesome new paintings and a brand new shiny job para mi!

The Worst Little Blogger

I have been terribly negligent of my little corner of the internet, but I will try to be better. Things have been happening, oh yes, they have, and sometimes there is just not time for the narcissism of blogging.

Hopefully I will have time later this week to share some recent projects, but for now, here are some graduation photos. Yes, I graduated. It happened and is shocking.

So bored! It was boring!

The Thackers

The Johnsons

So very educated. Can you see the education?

I may be more educated, but he is definitely the one with charm.

Lunch @ Babe's with the families.

Also, I went to Corban's office Christmas party and things got, as they say, krunk.

Time to go be super productive.

Artistic Updates

I have been so glad to be able to get back into my art! Here are the first two pieces to be completed since the move:

Candy From A Baby

Zombie Wedding

These are done on some some cool vintage canvas panels that my great grandmother found in her garage. Very awesome! I have a couple more pieces in the works, as well as some brand new canvases just begging to be painted upon. Also, I have started a small sewing project that I am hoping to share in about a week!

Medication

Hello, everyone! I need you (yes, YOU) to go check out a recent short film that I acted (?) in titled "Medication", which was created by the talented director Daniel Johnson, and shot on the best camera known to man. Follow the link to watch the film and read all about the equipment used.

Go now, go now! Watch! Enjoy! Leave comments! Be amazed.