In a burst of romanticism and creativity, I decided to make Kristofer his own advent calendar. After all, I've always loved them (though last year was the first time I ever had my own). So, I got out a bunch of leftovers (because the best projects … Read on →
Did you know doodling improves cognitive capabilities?
It's not that I don't remember to visit my site, and update it with all the awesome things I'm doing, making, cooking. It's more that I'm so busy I don't have time to do awesome things, let alone write about them.It's actually depressing, … Read on →
Easy Teal Panda Cookies
First, I need to take just two minutes to share my story about these panda cookies. I found them on pinterest. They linked to one of those horrible sites where images are compiled, but not sourced. I ran a google search. And found this gem. Crazily … Read on →
Be Yourself: Walt Disney
Be Yourself.“The more you like yourself, the less you are like anyone else, which makes you unique." - Walt Disney … Read on →
On the difficulty of art courses
I'm taking a non-major art course, and these are generally pretty basic. But I just don't like art critiques! I like abstract, self-defined art, and it's hard for me to explain what my art means to me - it's personal. And you should make your own … Read on →
Be Yourself: Maxine Waters
Be Yourself."I have a right to my anger, and I don't want anybody telling me I shouldn't be, that it's not nice to be, and that something wrong with me because I get angry." - Maxine Waters … Read on →
The Excuses of a Busy Girl
About 3 weeks in to the semester, and it's starting to settle down. For now. Until all the work I've been skipping starts catching up with me. And begins 'the excuses of a busy girl'.But what have I been doing? Well, I've been working 31 hours … Read on →
Modern Art Deco Nails
Finally, a project: Modern Art Deco Nails! Between classes, traveling, and just plain cleaning up my house, I've found that I eitherdon't have time for fun (seriously, the girls and I discuss in the office how much we'd rather be blogging) … Read on →
This week on… [8/11]
Round-up! Go figure, I'mposting a day late, again, and posting for the first time since last Sunday.BUT! I have perfectly good excuses for it.I've been traveling, and in NYC, and far too busy to get online and I haven't made a … Read on →
This week on… [8/4]
Weekly round-up! I was sick yesterday. :( But I'm feeling better today!So I'm pretty much torn between blogs right now. I really want to stick with this blog as a personal goal, but I want uncommonflock to succeed, and I know my posts will be … Read on →