pick me up

for those of you who know me, ya'll know i'm into my self improvement and overall being a better person and why not? we should all strive to be the best we can be. just imagine if you actually tried to be the best actor, the best doctor, the best mother or father, the best makeup artist, the best writer, singer, photographer you name it...THE BEST! not only would you be a happier person but the world would be better off. if you're having trouble sleeping at night cause your stuck in your head chances are you're stuck in your thoughts which haven't materialized into action. * i can't *shoulda woulda coulda, *but, *what's the use? *it's already been done...they all essentially equal fear and NOT your best. i guarantee if you spend your day working towards your goals and being the best, by the time you get home and rest your head you'll be out cold.
some frugal tips to get back on track:
1) go to your public library in the "social sciences" section in both the print and audio section and sign out a few "self" books or if you gots money buy a book and make sure to read it (a good easy read is The Forgotten Secret to Phenomenal Success)
2) meditate every morning for at least 5 mins and progress from there
3) be aware of your own thoughts. every time you hear that negative *i can't* replace it several times with I CAN then ACT!
4) make a list of things to do to get you to your goal and do them. check that list off!
5) get that vision board together. my vision board is on my computer in a folder so when my screen saver goes on all the images
of my lofts, vacations, red carpet dresses and the like pop on. you can also upload images onto your ipod or phone but make sure to scroll through them daily.

and just to get the ball rolling here are some positive listenings to Earl Nightingale:
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"The essence of success is completion and the essence of completion is integrity and integrity is doing what you say you'll do. Integrity is action. Your words can lie but your actions can't" -Mike Hernacki
in laymen terms don't talk about it, be about it!

accessorize your life

i am obsessed with accessories! i have no idea why and on a day to day basis i rarely wear anything besides a belt however if i am going out you best believe i pull out all the stops. it's so easy to update last seasons look with some personalized pieces. my favs are not surprisingly from vintage stores namely Salvation Army. i found a couple new pieces recently. slightly more than i normally spend but they're so unique i couldn't say no.
this one is reminiscent of a rosary...loves this!: $9.99

70's transformer: $5.99

this one is tarnishing a bit BUT i like the cleopatra*ness of it: $9.99

i just got these ones: $1.99

this is my standard high waisted belt. i like used leather belts: $5.99

geometric boho: $5.99

and this diva belt is the greatest belt of all! i found it in Toronto in Kensington Market: $19

checking in

nothing worse than not having much to write about...yet.
i should be shooting images like a maniac now that the weather is warmer but that doesn't seem to be the case. i can't wait to move to NY and work with all the talented, outside the box thinking, in yo face, creative artist. but while i'm here in Vancouver i should make the best of it. i'm hoping to find like minded individuals that are excited in creating powerful images. i'm hoping i have something to shoot this weekend but since it's mother's day and all i'm not sure. besides that looking for classy, sexy dresses and nice restaurants for the big day. sorry for the boringness but i'll be back in a few days :)

I LOVE YOU JUDE!

my dearest and closet friend for the last 2 years passed away yesterday. this little 7 pounder made my stay here in Vancouver worth while. I had no idea it was possible to care so deeply for a pet but he was more than that of course. my boy Jude and I were 2 crazy peas in a pod. we played tag, hide and seek, fetch, you name it. everyone on my block knew who he was. he was and still is the GREATEST! gave the best back massages ever. now i really am all alone. i always looked forward to coming home to him. he's the only one who noticed i was ever away. we were suppose to grow old together :(
oh Jude! i miss you!!!

the magic touch

as per your request here are my before shots of my flat. it doesn't help that i took the before shots with a flash on my dinky point and shoot, adding to the already atrocious look and hightening the exquisiteNess of the after shot.
when i walked into my $680 a month, 10 foot high ceilings, barf blue walls and burnt puke red floor apartment, i knew it was mine

you can't tell here but my kitchen was an ugly mint green....BARF!!!

for the love of MEAT!

i'm finally back to my finger lickin' oh so good chicken diet!!! i'm am truly not cut out for this veggie thing let alone vegan diet. throughout this 40 day fasting i had a constant headache and the minute my lovely 5 lb meat meal hit the gut my headache was gone. oh i know for a fact next year i'll do something less extreme like 40 days of sit ups or something random. i wanted to cry while cooking this meal. and of course i had time to get a snap shot for ya'll. on the bright side, at least i learned how to eat healthier and be even more aware of what i put into my body. bon appetite!

a look inside

bringing it back to the dwellings; here's my multi-million dollar studio after 2 years of hoarding. i found installing this make shift erasable board with Home Depot plexiglass for $10 and a few screws an easy alternative for my love of scribbling all over my walls. measures 2x4 feet

i had to move the frames over to this wall since i installed my million dollar back drop on the other wall

my throwback singer doubles as a end table and clearly i love clustered artwork.

when plotting my color scheme i wanted the living room to be pitch white while looking into bright colourful rooms hence my bedroom's "irie irie" turquoise

and "get yo ass up" orange