As Quick As It Begun.

I want to sleep, but luckily just before I went to shut off the lights I remembered my blogging promise!

Promising good posts over the weekend, I have a few possibilities up my sleeve.

PS: I was re-watching old episodes of The Rachel Zoe Project today, and nothing could make me love Rachel Zoe more than the fact that her husband bought her the same Porsche as Dylan McKay because of her love of Beverly Hills, 90210.

A Day Like Any Other.

I didn't find Kanye's or Taylor's VMA performances this year particularly riveting, but I'm loving this mash-up of the two!

Check In.

I'm just stopping in to keep up with the daily posting!
Today was a fabulous day off.

I babysat in the morning as planned and then went for a late lunch with a friend. Then we spent the afternoon trying on bad dresses and having fun.

It was a good way to relax, even better than, dare I say it, watching television all day.

Plus, I even ended up still having time to do my latest sewing project. Now, the only thing plaguing my mind is how I'm going to be able to transform the not-so-great fabric provided for this one. Green polyester just isn't my forte.

What Dreams Are Made Of.

In years past a day without school meant one thing, relaxation. I'd spend the day sleeping in and catching up on good old daytime television. Well, times have changed. I have a day off tomorrow, and instead of spending my day indulging on old episodes of Sabrina the Teenage Witch I'll be doing the unpredictable, being productive.

I'm babysitting in the morning (a little money never hurts) and then I'm trying to work something out to meet up with a friend in the early afternoon. The rest of my day will be devoted to making the muslin for my next fashion project. This year it's one thing due in school after another, which means taking a day off from school to merely relax practically impossible.

In other news, I love getting the opinions of people reading this blog. I'm always open to hearing when people have ideas of what they'd like to see more (or less) of. I've been thinking about starting taking photos of my outfits to share here from time to time. You can let me know your thoughts on that idea, and then share whatever else you're interested in seeing! Thank you!

Girls Do What They Want.

There are certain things you never want to be caught without. Your phone, your ID, etc. And then there are other things that you constantly seem to be without when you need them. As a fan of being well prepared, I try to limit those situations as much as possible.

The best way I've found to do just that is to have a small-ish makeup bag stuffed to the brim with simple but ever so helpful items. That way I can toss the makeup bag into my purse, school bag, suitcase, anything.

Here are my personal must-haves:
1. Nail File- Everyone can make jokes about the horror of a nail breaking, but the feeling of the jagged edge left behind by a broken nail is the worst.
2. Rub Relief- One of the common traumatic events I find myself stuck in is having a pair of adorable shoes (usually flats) that rub my heels raw. This product promises to fix that, one swipe and no more terrible blisters. (Rub Relief is made by Dr. Scholl's.)
3. Burt's Bees Lip Balm- I am never, and I mean never caught without my Burt's Bees. But just in case, you know how easy these things are to lose, a backup is always a nice bit of security.
4. Colgate Wisp- These toothbrushes for on the go are perfect for an after lunch breath freshening, or even a early morning brushing. Those of us who are a little forgetful might remember a time where they've run out of the house in the morning only to realize their toothbrush had remained untouched. (Ew, but true.)
5. Bandaids- These can go along with the uncomfortable shoes/blisters thing, but I've found they come in handy on many accounts. As someone working with needles and pins a lot of the time, you definitely get your fair share of pricks.
6. Deodorant- Whether it's for a little touch-up after being in the sun, or another case of being forgetful, I've definitely been thankful to have this in the past. A mini from the travel section at a drugstore is perfect.
7. Lipgloss- No everyone considers lipgloss as much of a must-have as I do, but I always like to apply a little over my lip balm to finish everything off. A nice pink is a good choice when it comes to color, something on the sheer side with a bit of shimmer. I'll usually bring whichever lipgloss I put on in the morning with me, but sometimes things are left behind in the haste of getting ready, and this is another backup I can be happy to have.
8. Tampons- Well, I couldn't leave it out. It felt wrong. Everyone has been in that situation.
9. Hair Tie and Bobby Pins- Face it, there are sometimes you just can't stand to have your hair hanging in your face. And sometimes there is that one piece of hair that just won't stay in it's designated place. I find I often prefer to be able to pull my hair back when I really need to focus. And as a girl with a lot of frizz and unmanageable pieces, bobby pins are a lifesaver.
10. Advil- I don't take medicine very often, but there are those occasional times where unbearable cramps or a dreadful headache creeps up on me, and I find I'm always thankful to have Advil near by. When you're dealing with a bad headache or another pain, it's enough to leave you unable to focus and get anything done. That's why I find it's usually better to take care of it early on rather than trying to wait it out. I waste enough time when I'm not in pain, I need to value the time I have left.

Importance Is Trivial.

I made two important purchases today (and a few less important ones.)

I bought a pattern for my next project in school. I'm thinking I'll make view C, but then again I like the ruffle on B.

And then I got a cup from Bed Bath and Beyond. It looks like a clear disposable cup but is actually reusable. I think it's a cute idea and wanted a cute cup to call my own. I'm always jealous of people with cute cups. In the morning at school I see the girls with their cute coffee cups (before they're forced to toss it or hide it) and I can't help but be jealous. But as a non-coffee drinker I wanted a different cute option. And you don't know how many places only had water bottles for sale! Oh, and mine isn't brown, that was just the only color on the website. The details on mine are light pink.

Now, it's almost 11 and I've been putting off this room cleaning thing for hours, so I guess I'll get it over with and then I'm going to watch either Sex and the City on DVD or try to find Drive Me Crazy online.

I'll do a better post tomorrow. Something more normally blog-like.

PS: I'm creating a fun driving playlist to listen to in the car, any suggestions?

Copper Colored Ponies.

Happy Friday!
Anyone have any exciting weekend plans?
I have exciting plans to clean my room.

Of course I'll also be trying to get in a little driving, I've got a trip to JoAnn's planned to buy supplies for my next project.