Pisces

your love's like a cool breeze
i'm staring at the fish swimming above me
mud clings to my knees
i'm painted silver by the moon

you laugh at my nonsense
and kiss me on the mouth
light ripples behind Notius
as she swiftly swims south

i'm growing out my gills
so i can join my friends
i sigh as you look up
we watch them glisten

i hear you breathe as i dream
that i'm swimming with the stars
i'd try to reach that ocean
but i know it's much too far

Boreus soars northward
but you stay close to me
there's a cord that binds them
with Kullat Nunu shimmering

you're growing out your gills
so you can join your friends
you sigh as i look up
we watch them glisten

head-in-the-clouds

Adj.1.head-in-the-clouds - guided by whim and fancy; "flighty young girls"

so I looked up this afternoon and saw that there were no clouds in the sky.

so I got to work.

Ah! that's a better view. I made sure to include a pink lemonade cloud and a couple gray clouds to keep me grounded.

little paper birds

little paper birds on strings cannot fly. they dangle from one's finger's like dormant thoughts. they wait and wish to soar in the sky. to be free. but they dangle forever. forever. forever.

THE PILLOW

this post is fulfilling a project that's been undone since forever. So yeah. Finished. Here it is. In all of it's glory. Yep. Okay I'm milking it. Have a good night!



Mary Em

Look at me, blogging twice in one week...

So proud.
LOTS of things to talk about, so this might be super long.

First, this week was music camp at my church.
My great friend, Bethany, and I were teachers of the 1st graders.
All 29 of them.
It was such a great experience. Granted, I was secretly terrified the first day I was there. Bethany was gone and I only had one adult helper in my class. It turned out fantastic. I love all of the kids I got to spend time with. I definitely hope that I can teach again next year.
Second thing, I have been keeping up with my projects, believe it or not. This week's project was a headband thing. I'll post a picture someday.
Third, and finally, Here's some silly thoughts on mankind
Okay, have you noticed that our generation is becoming more and more "Hipster"?
In the beginning (of...time itself...not really), there was a select group of people who wanted to go against the flow and such. They were labeled "hippies".
Then the whole generation became "hippie". Thus the 60's and 70's.
Then the 80's came. And everyone wanted to rebel. So the new "hippies" were actually "punks".
Then the 90's. I don't know what happened there. Normalcy I guess.
Throughout the early 2000's, while the majority of the world was confused, a small group of people (we'll call them "hipsters") were themselves. They went against the system by listening to retro music or creating music themselves, instead of tuning into the radio. Now our generation is becoming "hipster". Suddenly, it is cool to knit your own hats or patch your own jeans. Clothes are now made to look like they're vintage or from a thrift store. Musicians who have always been "Pop" are making they're music more "indie" sounding. As a whole, this generation is becoming more individualistic...or so they think.
By sticking it to the man and being "hipster", we're actually being sucked into the mainstream. CRAZY HUH?
All this to say, the people who are truly "hipster" or "indie" or "folksy" (or whatever floats your boat) are the people who are genuinely themselves. People who are the way they are because that's who they are. Not because that's who they're trying to be.
Andywho,
I'm going to go watch a movie now.
Thanks for reading this far. If you did...
Mary Em
p.s. If you haven't, check out the Broken Bells. They're pretty rad.

Musings of a silly girl on a Glorious Thursday.

Hi,
I love today. I'm having a fantabuloso summer. What about you guys? So my project for this week was the above picture. I sent it to Jen, who is now at camp. The top says "Hi, I'm Rod and I like to party."
Painting has been going well...although I definitely am struggling. Oils look a lot easier to use than they are. We are copying a Georgia O'Keefe though, and I love her style. A lot. So the thing that's on my mind today is honesty. Is it better to be a "nice" person or a "good friend" or to be honest? Something to think about.
ALSO
If you like She & Him

which you should,
then you should go to a concert with me! They're coming to Atl, and doing an outdoor concert in the botanical gardens downtown...awesome. I want to go very badly.

Okay. I must go now. Stay Sweet.
Mary Em

Oh when you go on a date,

you put on a shirt! And ride your bike to the dattttte!

WELL. Basically, I tried to upload pictures to here, but blogger was being dumb.
I woke up less than an hour ago. Last night I stayed up super late reading Sherlock Holmes.
Mmm So brilliant.
Anyway, I'm sitting here, drinking coffee, eating scones, and listening to Liszt. So nice.

Project for this week: Romper...remember?

Also, I started a 365. That means one picture a day. So yeah if you want to follow the progress of that, look in the left-hand corner of my blog. The "photos" thing is my Flickr.

Life is very nice as of now. I am finishing theory today! Julie and I are going to make shirts! And, today Jenny and I are signing up for classes! We're taking comp. together...and hopefully eating together and such. So yeah! Yay for planning! and painting is going well too. Summer just feels good.
Have a good Tuesday, I sure am.
By the way, random title, from Hot Rod.
Mary Em.

I had to repost this

2. Death from tyty on Vimeo.

Another fabulous musician from Phoenix. Definitely as good as Andrew Bird.

Have a good tomorrow! I'm making a romper tomorrow. Wish me luck.
Mary Em

You've got a friend in me.

So I decided to do a little study on the word "friend"
Just because.

So here is the official dictionary definition:
a person attached to another by feelings of affection or personal regard.
That's reasonable.
Here's what "friend" has come to mean:
A real friend is someone who:

a)it's okay to fart in front of.

b)you don't mind talking to on the bus for atleast 20 minutes.

c)can borrow $5 and never has to pay it back

d)you'll actually call up do stuff.
Bob: "Hey Jim, you wanna go see a show downtown"
Jim: "Sorry man, I'm broke, and how are we gonna get there."
Bob: "No problem, I'll lend you the 5 bucks and we'll take the bus."
Jim: "Yeah, okay" (loud farting sound)
Bob: "Whoah! That was a good one!

Bob and Jim are friends.
Wow. Really?!
Thanks urban Dictionary.


On a different note.
After this Saturday, all my responsibilities will be GONE!
Love.
I am going to blog more often. I promise.
Project this week: Scrapbook thing for Bethany, dear.

Mary Em

Project update. BAM

I made this shirt on wed/thursday.
It was an old RUSH fitness shirt. Anywho, I tea-dyed it! That was awesome. I just have to put a lace inset on the back and it will be finished.
Okay! BYE!

I pray you hear my voice in the music that I sent.

Agh! I watched this movie last Saturday. It is simply wonderful. The Young Victoria, I believe, portrays the characters in a fair way. The cinematography was breathtaking and the costumes were gorgeous. I would heartily recommend this to anyone who is fond of period films. And if you don't like those...well...I don't know what's wrong with you. I mean, who isn't fond of men with mustaches and sideburns dressed in waistcoats?! Sheesh!

Project update: I'm tea-dying a shirt as we speak. Maybe someday you'll see it!

Ah Tuesday, thanks for saving the week

The outfit above is terribly unmonumental. The picture is pretty horrible too. BUT I posted it to pay homage to the gorgeous green sweater Jamie got me for my birthday (un-birthday really) and the AMAZING t shirt that Jen got me. =)
Note: She's a folk singer named courtney marie andrews. LOVE. She is a bird with keys around her neck and she's talking to the mountains. It looks kind of creepy unless you know that....

Well today has been grand. I love Tuesdays. I really do. No more "sheesh's"

I took the science final that I was oh so worried about....and it was easy-peasy.
Oh projects: Last week, I cleaned out the playhouse in my backyard to make it a studio. (1) I went through all of my grandfather's old oil paints to see if they were good (2) AND I reconned a dress and a jacket (3). Three projects! Yes. SO that means. that I'm caught up! This week's project...I'm not sure. Something good. I could always finish that calvin&hobbes pillow....

OH WELL
Have a great Tuesday. I'm certainly having a swell one.
Bye dear friends.
Mary Em

Mmm project update.

LIST dum dum dummm 17 weeks have passed. I am 2 weeks behind. RATS.
In no particular order.
1. Camera Strap
2. Burn Picture Cd's
3. Dress
4. Alter Easter Dress
5. Invitations
6. Valentine's
7. Hem skirt
8. Paint shoes
9. T-shirt Scarves
10. Prom dress recon.
11. Hair thing for prom
12. Corsage for Jen
13. Sweatshirt shirt
14. Journal cover
15. Clean Room


So yeah, I need to do a couple extra things.
Today was nice. I look like a boy now. My hair is quite short and I like it.
Mary Em

Please don't be a player hater

If you dig her recent work then you should go congratulate her.




Freelance Whales.
I was told to look them up by a barista at Starbucks. Mmm good choice.

So yeah. I FINALLY did it. I bought the camera of my dreams. haha Well as close as I could get to it. Now nothing is stopping me from concept shoots and whatnot.

Project update: Believe it or not, I am on track. My project for this week is repairing/reconstructing some pieces of clothing that I've had for a while...but haven't been able to do anything with. In another post this week, I'll do a really awesome checklist that will help me and bore you. YAY!
This past weekend was a wonderful one. Jen spent the whole weekend with me. needless to say, it was boss.

Anywho.
Have a great week.
Mary Em

An attempt...

at finishing things I've started.

So guess what?
(no, not chicken butt)

I am almost caught up on my projects. Last week I completed THREE projects! Leaving me only to worry about the pillow that I'm supposed to be making Micah. And that can be an ongoing one since it is so time consuming.

My project for this week: Recon a dress for prom. I have caved into the pressure of my peers. I'm going to prom. Blah. Oh well, I hope it's fun. I have a pretty dress that I'm going to add things too. And hopefully it is smashing.

I need to take picture of my finished projects to post on here...but I'm too lazy.

Mary Em

psst. I'm going to get a Canon Rebel XSi this week. Don't tell anyone though, it's a secret.

Feed Me Woman!

I have been slacking HORRIBLY in my projects. I'm aware of this. This was my project for last week. The shoe in the center is the finished product. This week I'm trying to finish that dress, finish some calvin & hobbes pillows for Micah's dorm room, AND make my invitations for my Un-birthday party. SHEW

A couple weeks ago I had Jen over and we made a poster! hahaha It was too much fun.

I must go and prepare for a night of dance.
Mary Em

My toes are freezing

My finished journal. Snazzy eh?

My family and I have always been big fans of Hockey. In fact, I've see the Stanley Cup. So you can only expect that the USA vs. Canada was a big deal.

My sister and I donned War Paint.

A french Canadian. HAW HAW

I didn't mind that the Canadians won. I quite like the team. Especially Sidney Crosby.

Project # 9: to make a dress. Wish me luck.

Since it is not February anymore, I am done posting Winston Churchill quotes. *sad I know*

I will now include Dr. Seuss quotes in all of my posts in March!

Happy Birthday Doctor Seuss!

“I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living, It's a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope. Which is what I do, And that enables you to laugh at life's realities.”

I must go get some socks!

Mary Em

No Blue Mondays

I definitely had a blue Monday. I should've worn my Sunday Clothes =)

Jamie and I had too much fun dressing up and doing this photo-shoot.

Project for this week: Undecided.

Today was Casimir Pulaski Day! If you love Sufjan Stevens then you know the significance of this. Tomorrow is Dr. Seuss's birthday! I definitely plan on dressing up for the occasion.

"Broadly speaking, human beings may be divided into three classes those who are billed to death; those who are worried to death; and those who are bored to death."-Winston

Common Ground for a Wallflower

See more florally pictures here

My birthday was absolutely wonderful!

So this week's project was to recover my journal. It's just a plain composition notebook, so I thought I'd jazz it up! So I covered it with newspaper. Problem: the pages of newspaper that have the most words are the obituaries. .... Yeah that's what's on the front of my journal. Haha I don't care, I like it anyway. I will post pictures someday!

"Lady Nancy Astor: Winston, if you were my husband, I'd poison your tea.
Churchill: Nancy, if I were your husband, I'd drink it."
That made me laugh.

Have a glorious weekend! I don't know about you guys, but I'm LOVING the sunshine!
Mary Em

Ey Ey oooh ah!

Valentine making fun

Check out those textures!

dancing lumberjack?

So today is my last day of being sixteen. I'm not really nervous or excited...or anything. I think that sixteen wasn't what I expected and seventeen won't be either.
Last night I had the best time with my friend Jenny. We went to a Vaudeville Cafe and then to Mudpie to see some friends play music! So nice. I wish I had gotten some photos though.

*Sigh*I have been completely failing in the "projects" thing. I will say that last week's project was Valentines. And this past week's was hemming a skirt. If so, I'm on track =)

*side note: the title is the beginning of "Cousins" by Vampire Weekend...just thought I'd let you know.

"A joke is a very serious thing"-Winston Churchill. (I've been slacking in this area...)

Have a good Sunday!
Mary Em