Saturday, December 10, 2011

Foster The People - Pumped Up Kicks

Last weekend, I participated in the Gay Marriage Rally in Hyde Park. It was such an exhilarating experience, I don't think I've had so much fun dancing (in the street) to Lady Gaga or Kylie Minogue. 






The Finders Keepers Markets were quite disappointing this time around, to be honest. I bought one print, a necklace and a canvas tote bag. I was hoping there would be more clothing stalls, but nothing really caught my eye. The Lomo store was really cool, and I was so tempted to get my hands on a Diana Mini (I really want one), but stopped myself from being whisked away by the sales guy. I still think I will get one, but I might wait a while. I haven't even touched my Blackbird Fly yet!

I also picked up a Janome sewing machine at a garage sale on the way to the market, for $20! What a bargain! It's in working order and I love it! I've already named her Nancy. I am still learning how to use it, I think I might make bunting or something to hang up in my room as a first project. I would really like to make a shirt dress from a men's business shirt by the end of summer, and I had a trawl through a Vinnie's store near my work, but they were all about $20 a shirt, I don't think that's really worth it, so I might wait till I perfect my sewing skills before I ruin a perfectly nice shirt.













Thursday, November 24, 2011

M83 - Midnight City

One more exam to go. I cannot wait till this is all over!

I have just finished a packet of Tim Tams and I'm not feeling too good. Egh. All those months of slaving away at the gym, wasted.

In other news, I just booked tickets for Eileen and I to see Foster the People at the Enmore, I haven't seen too many shows this year, so I'm very excited. They are definitely going to sell out, so if anyone is interested, you should probably book them ASAP.

There are so many BDO sideshows I want to see - Girl Talk and Best Coast and Laneway! I really want to go to Laneway next year, talk about an amazing lineup - M83, Chairlift, Feist, Girls, The Panics, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, The Drums and Laura Marling! Oh, I am totally jizzing in my pants.

Problem? None of my friends seems too keen. I need to make more friends. Where do you meet people these days?

I don't have anything of substance to discuss, but here's a video very inspirational video you might enjoy. So great.



Saturday, November 19, 2011

Lana Del Ray - Video Games

I really like tacos. Really like tacos.
I wanted to dress up as a taco this Halloween, and stumbled upon this AWESOME taco costume.

Photo from all-mighty.net

First DIY project?



Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Money - The Drums

I am going to attempt to kick start my blogging again by making a list of things I want to do this summer. I should really be studying for my finals next week, but maybe this will give me some motivation and inspiration!

So I was thinking of maybe trying my hand at DIY this summer. I've been trawling a lot of blogs and have been getting a lot of inspiration as to what clothes and accessories I want to make! So here goes my list.
  • Sewing machine
  • Diana Mini Lomography Camera to get me back into film photography!
  • Thrift store shopping for some DIY inspiration
  • Wardrobe clean out - I realise there are a lot of clothes I never wear anymore and there is no room for the clothes that I have been buying, so after reading A Pair & a Spare's Wardrobe Rehab, I've decided to clean out as much as I can.
  • Get that vintage camel coat altered.
Now that I have a list down, I am going to go hit the books again.

Since it is the month of Movember, here is a picture of a moustache.



Blog soon!


Sunday, November 21, 2010

First week at the University of Calgary



My first pep rally


The guys from the Dinos football team - they were talking about the first kickoff for the semester against the Regina Rams.






Move in Day!

My roommate unpacking all her stuff.

My first trip to Wal-mart


My room mates - Steph and Cassi

Room mate bonding time


Kick off!







My first taste of onion rings - they were disgusting.




Vancouver

The Museum of Anthropology, University of British Columbia