Two of One Hundred: Make Jewelry

I haven't had much time to be creative over the past few years, and that has always been a big part of my identity. Making jewelry is another task on my list.Tonight I played with some resistor parts and jewelry pliers and made two pairs of earrings.

One of One Hundred: 52 Cakes

It has been a while... Over 3 years, in fact, since I posted here. A lot has happened in that time including new cities, new houses, new jobs, and, most recently, a new degree. I've spent the past 2 1/2 years working on a masters degree in my off hours, and today I turned in my final paper. I've been fantasizing about was to spend the hundreds of extra hours per month during which I won't be doing school work, so I made a list. Tonight I start my 100 things to do after I finish my degree with "bake 52 cakes."

Cake #1 is a ginger zucchini cake from the New York Times. I recommend using melted butter instead of oil and adding finely chopped crystalized ginger. Won't you join me for the next adventure?

The Long & Short of It

For a period of years in middle school, I cried every time I made a significant (to me at the time) change to my hair.  It was always really embarrassing.  I'd want to change my look, and then I'd end up hating it.  That kind of put me off of major haircut changes, even though it has been years and years since I last cried after a haircut.  The last few times I've had my hair cut I've been drawn to this... but I kept chickening out.

 

It was a dumb anxiety.  It's just hair.  I don't do much with my hair, so what's the big deal.

 

And my feeling is... neutral.  It's hair.  I like that it's versatile and takes less time to style.  There have been a few moments when I've felt insecure, but I think that has more to do with my perceptions of societal ideas femininity or attractiveness than with what I really think.  I think I look fierce.

 

I went with a Dorothy-inspired outfit and took my new hair to see Todrick Hall's Straight Outta Oz in Atlanta.  It was phenomenal.  You should buy his album.  Watch his YouTube videos.  He's amazing.

 

Dress, Modcloth; shirt, Rafaella, thrifted; shoes, American Eagle, Payless; necklace and earrings, handmade by me.

Pants and the Blues

You can't tell from these photos, but these pants are blue velour.  They are a fun alternative to blue jeans, and I think they read as a little dressier than jeans.  I've been wearing more pants, but now that the weather is getting nicer I'll likely transition back to more dresses and skirts.

Sweater, Faded Glory, Walmart; tank, A.K.C., thrifted; velour pants, Buffalo, Costco; shoes, Younkers, earrings, thrifted; necklace, made by me!

These glasses are one of "the best" things that I've been "saving."  I'm afraid if I wear them, I'll break or scratch them, but if I don't wear them, my prescription will change or I lose them or I'll die and I'll never get to enjoy them.  Don't save the best for last, enjoy the best now!