Thursday, October 28, 2010

Zig-Zag

 I know, I know.... it was only a few months ago that I got the new bedding that I referred to as being bright and cheery like a lemonade stand..... Well, it has already been retired and replaced with this new splash of goodness.
It was a needed change. So hush it.

Ziggy told me to cut it out with the music asap and allow her some shut eye. So with that request I am going to try doing the same. Tomorrow is ready for me. And I am ready for tomorrow.

love,
m

scenes from my day at work.

this is art for absolutely andalusia.
 this is where the one night stand took place tonight.

this is for your rain dancing purposes only.

this is a lady who sales peanuts in a sweat suit regardless of the heat index.
this is a black and white striped wall that i fancy.
this is bright art for the bathroom.
this is a little cubby for guitar lessons.
this is art done by local artists.
this needs to be mine.
this is an easel.
this kiddo needs a name.
this is art off the wall.
this is four of my new friends in their panties.

love,
m

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

NOTE TO SELF:

Hey, Mallorina. Download this song first thing in the morning. And to kick start your day, put it on a blank cd right by itself. That is all.

sitting on top of the world
-tim easton

Oh, dear.

Can I pretend I had a shatty day and purchase these as a treat to self? Somebody give me a go-ahead, pahhh-leeez. I believe these would make me feel like a total bad arse the second I put my footsies in them.
love,
m
 

W x 2

Wild ass Wednesdays!
There was a name dedicated to each night of the week during my freshman year of college. This is what one particular Wild ass Wednesday looked like.

I would be the blonde on the twister mat chasing after my drink. If I had one guess, I'd go with Evan Green Label.  Those days are gone. A part of me misses them and a large chunk of me says, "Hooray, I made it past that maturity level and onto the next!" This was Thomas Circle, My first "college" house. This is where a whole, whole bunch of crazy fun took place. This is me with a sorority sister. This was a single night captured through lens that occurred in one of the most extreme and fun years of my life.

love,
m

Did you just call me a cracker?


I'm so glad Marcel has a friend.
Happy Hump Day, Crazy Pants!
love,
m

Tuesday, October 26, 2010



Oh, I die. It doesn't get much better than this.

love,
m
becausedressingupistoomuchfun.















































i've always liked to "dress up" but it is more fun to me when the occasion doesn't call for it like halloween does. what are you nuggets dressing up as this week-end? i'm helping a lady turn herself into shania twain and another lady, cher. with the help of me doing their make-up/hair hopefully there will be some magic worked. unfortunately this little gig takes place an hour away (from where i am right now anyway) but i am still going to keep on, keeping on. regardless of the time i have to spend on the road that night my shenanigans will still go on. it is tempting to go back to the ham' for sat night and stay a few days into the week to tackle a few "to-do's". we shall see.

love,
m


Does it give you great satisfaction to please people you care about? When around people that you love do you bite your tongue in fear of saying something inside you that might hurt or disappoint them? Do you realize the brutality this causes? Nope. Usually not. Biting your tongue and keeping the truth inside rather than spilling the beans on how you really feel usually hurts way more. Does your personality fall under the "people pleaser" category? If so then perhaps the Fruit Bats wrote these words for you....
"When you love somebody but bite your tongue all you get is a mouthful of blood."

love,
m
this little wiggle worm that is biting my thumb is my best friend.
she can often get away with these type things and even much more.
m
"  my friends say i'm crazy... and i agree. but that's okay, that's the way i like to be "






love,
m
this is me. being the boss. 
because i can.

















love,
m
last night i had a full evening of fun. dinner with the one and only aa at the half shell. 
it was nice. a couple adult beverages and a non-stop-catch-up-convo.
we picked apart our thoughts on life and somewhere along the way i saw explosions of fireworks going off in my head. i have a great friend. one of those people that is as pretty inside as she is out. cheers to last night and our friendship.


love,
m
today i am thankful for:
people who understand that there's a lot to me.
facing the truth.
the turkey burger i had for a late lunch.
the wind.
inspiration.
big changes.
daydreaming.
pandora radio.

love,
m

"10 Million Miles"
 (Patty Griffin)
I must have walked ten million miles
Must have walked ten million miles
Wore some shoes that weren't my style
Ten million miles

I've been kind of told some lies

Like anyone who's lived or died
Like anyone who's ever tried
To walk ten million miles

I memorize and I forget

I do some things that I regret
Wish for things I never get
Walk in the rain and get wet

I must have walked ten million miles

Must have walked ten million miles
So think before you criticize
Ten million miles

I traveled 'round from place to place

Wore some rags around my waist
And other times, a dress of lace
And always search for your sweet face

You oughta come some time for tea

Maybe we could see the sea
Talk a lot, or let things be
Just enjoy the mystery

I must have walked ten million miles

Must have walked ten million miles
Wore some shoes that weren't my style
Fell into the rank and file
So just say I was here a while
A fool in search of your sweet smile
Ten million miles 


i love these lyrics. 
 
gosh, i am on a hunt for the perfect bowler hat to rest on my head this fall.
and i will not give up.
and when the perfect one is spotted by these green eyes of mine i will purchase it.
and i will name it.
and you will probably be jealous.

love,
m
scenes from a wedding.

love,
m
i'm feeling super gangsta' today.
watch out.

love,
m
 
good tune tuesday.

love,
m

Monday, October 25, 2010

I'm sure you've heard it all before but seriously this time..... listen.
I HAVE THE BEST POOCH IN THE ENTIRE WORLD.
She is ahhh-mazing. She melts my heart every. single. day.
Yesterday was one of those hard-core meltings that I thought I should share.
First off, she is perfect when road trippin'. We only stopped once on the way home from Birmingham to let her out to stretch. That was not even by her request.... I just had the itch to walk her on a belt I purchased at a thrift store last week. She hasn't gotten on the same page with a leash yet and bites them until they are in two pieces any time I try attaching one to her collar. Well, I tried a vintage like belt and waaa-la! She didn't mind it at all. And no, I am not making any of this story up. We stopped at a rest area which is something I'm not a huge fan of but hey.... didn't I say I'm making some changes, well chalk that down as one of them. I went to a rest area (by myself) with no fear this time and walked the pooch on a leash belt. Ballin' experience, might I add. We then stopped in Montgomery at Eastchase because Ziggy insisted. Now I know why it was such an important stop for her. It wasn't the idea of showing off that she wins the battle of refusing to wear a leash and instead prances around with a belt attached to her waist neck. It was totally not that at all.
 She simply wanted to display my purchase in a way that was better than anyone else could even think about doing so. 
Cant touch this, na-na-na-na! 
Well done, Ziggy.

love,
m
scenes from the lower alabama arts center.













hey, that's me. working.

love,
m
tonight i am slowly falling asleep to the sound of thunder. and rain.
and i really love it.

love,
m

Sunday, October 24, 2010

my style saturday (this month, anyway)
right now i am content with the straight up taking it easy....

Friday afternoon I put Reba to work and steered her in the direction of Birmingham. I stayed in one spot, without any (I repeat, any) desire to jump from place to place. And seriously, I just took it easy, greasy.

Saturday - it felt good to be around an Auburn fan. I am saying this (mainly) because TROY had an off weekend. After Cam the tigers did their thing the focus was on "couples retreat" and then onto another movie following that. The 2nd movie was about robots. All. About. Robots. It would be impossible to have counted how many questions I had throughout the entire 2 hour movie. Who noticed that MALLORY watched TWO MOVIES and as if that isn't enough alone... Who noticed that I have not mentioned falling asleep during either one. There is one small problem, though. Tonight I feel like the lamp on my bed side table is  a robot. It's freaking me out. I knew that darn robot movie was going to cause some serious issues after it was all said and done. What do you know, I was right. Please don't come trick or treat at my house this year if you are planning on dressing as a robot. I will only give you ketchup/mayo/mustard packets from Mickey D's. No candy for robots. Not until my fear moves its focus elsewhere anyway.

love,
m
 

love,
m

ps- i need this song on a record.
smile sunday.










love,
m & tq
(....because i know i would have her permission to this photo as the smile sunday)
These are  the days of our lives  little happy things that are floating through my brain tonight.

-truthfulness

-sitting and really thinking about an attitude of my own

-it's cool that i cant keep a potted palm alive to save my life.

-homemade soup

-a well-worth it wait.

-deviled eggs are my favorite thing at a family reunion.

-wildflowers along the interstate

-all my thoughts and dreams matter.

-playing tic-tac toe while waiting for your food at a restaurant

-refinishing furniture

-observing etiquette (in a non-judgmental way)

-cutting my own hair

happy things are all around me. 
no matter what. 
bet.

love,
m
Ah, it feels so good to be home.
This yummy is one of the many reasons....














love,
m
SUNDAY!
i feel i should tell you.

i am making drastic changes in my life. my head is pointed up....
so no worries there, kiddos.i'm onto something good. 
i am venturing out to travel my own road. 
did you hear that? my very own road. this journey is only a few days old. so far, so good. though, i do realize there are bad days ahead that i will have to face. duh. that is life. something i can sum up in three words, it goes on. 

the pooch and i moved away from the dirty water. and surprisingly, we can already see a picture that is more clear. 

what's next? who knows. like i said, i am onto something good. good just takes time. it is a well-worth it wait. right now, i am just happy with the gift of today. 

so, if you are stalking this bloggy i ask that you prepare yourself....for this journey is going to be wild. and crazy. and i think you just might like it. i might have gotten lost in the country but that doesn't mean i cant find my way to a town to paint red. 


love,
m

 

Monday, October 18, 2010

Oh Emme, It was such a delight to share nap time with you today.
 You have the cutest little snore.

love,
m
"really just wanting to learn a few fun dance steps, but try telling that to all those panic-stricken Japanese."
-StoryPeople

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Kayla and Kyle found out yesterday they are having a BOY!

I am beyond excited!

love,
m


good tune tuesday.
love,
m
Dear Anticipation,

You are killing me, smalls.

(very little) love,
m

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

B is for:
Baby.
Boy.
Brock.

My friend Krista just had a healthy little one.
And I'm going to meet him pretty soon. :)

love,
m
happy wednesday!


buzz word is an awesome game. just so you know.
love,
m
50 cent and Chelsea Handler dating.
this is confusing.

love,
m
Stress Management

I can imagine it working out perfectly, I said.
I can't, she said and I said, no wonder you're so stressed.

-StoryPeople

love,
m

Tuesday, October 5, 2010



this is your....
good tune tuesday.

I WAS THERE!
 I SAW THIS LIVE!
I was actually sharing a hammock with the boyfriend while all this beautiful art was taking place.
I want to go back to Wanee.... right now!

love,
m
I am a-ok after today. Ziggy and I napped (and spooned) majority of the afternoon. I am just sore. But if I do say so myself, I was a tough little cookie today and a wonderful patient. (write that down) The boyfriend cooked chicken spaghetti for dinner and we are just kicking it....laying on the couch while watching some TROY TROJAN football. Thanks again for all the kind calls, prayers, texts and facebook messages. Hearing your words of encouragement helped tremendously. I am hoping to be 110% tomorrow. Until then, I will eat more go-gurt because it is so yummy to my tummy.

love,
m
chalk talk.














love,
m

These particular footballs that I made both have homes.
And as soon as I am back feeling 100% after tomorrow I am taking on four more [different that footballs] projects for others. I like the way I was totally reminded that it is time to start thinking Christmas gifts and decor! Props MB for planning ahead!

I am hoping that tomorrow afternoon I can at least get a start on the sanding [maybe painting].
Who knows, it might happen.

love,
m
this is for the football (and chocolate) lovers.














and i will play it safe and go ahead with a "Go Trojans" just in case tomorrow I am loopy out.of.it. Though I do hope to be watching -and cheering- the entire game. As for the chocolate.... it has never been my favorite. My weakness is usually more on the salty side.

love,
m

Monday, October 4, 2010

This is what I need asap.
A trip to our land in good ole' Patsburg. Where there are no boogie men even though it is dark as yoo-hoo's and in the middle of nowhere....depite what our brains come up with at the wee hours of the night. 

Let's make it happen. And please, lets pack a matching scarf for this years version of this picture.
My only request  for you [yes you, Bob] is to not tell old greg stories. That was more than I could handle.

love,
m
scenes. from. saturday.


































Happy Birthday, Shelly!

You were a good sport being the only gator fan amongst all the Bama crew!

love,
m
Have I told you how thoughtful my friends are? If not, I deserve a pop on the ole' forehead.
I have been blessed with friends that know me, friends that know giving me a turn table would make me beyond ecstatic.

This record player was a gift from a dear friend and I am thoroughly enjoying it. Ever since the boyfriend kindly hooked it up I have kept it turning. Not that I wasn't planning on doing so already [mama] .... but this REALLY gives me some pep in my step to get home and sort through the mess of a closet I have left behind. I think a stack of records I purchased in Atlanta awhile back are hiding out in there and I need, want, and just have to find!

love,
m
It is 12:45 in the friggin' morning. Yes, I am [most always] awake later than others. Night owl, indeed. Tonight might be later than normal seeing how I am still wide awake. When I am anticipating something it automatically gives me "wings" as the redbull advertisement says and pushes my energy level to the max. [without drinking and sort of energy drink] Well, tomorrow is a big day for me. I am nervous [ a little ] but more than anything just ready to get the procedure over with.

To all who called me today letting me know they are thinking about and praying for me....
thanks! 

My people rock! They really, really do. I know how busy everyone is and even that 2 minute phone call or 44 seconds of their time to text a "thinking of you tomorrow" means way way more than you guys know.

I know that I am going to be well taken care of from appointment time on. There and at home. Without a doubt, I will have the best at home care available. The boyfriend always get an A+ in the TLC department.

love,
m

p.s. i might be loopy tomorrow and if i feel like snagging up this lappy top and blogging don't judge my posts. they may or may not make much sense to anyone but myself. thanks, pop-tarts.
Thanks, Ziggy, for your constant desire to be right by my side.
You make my life brighter every single day.
love,
m
October.
Can you believe it's October?
 

These three little (friendly) ghosts have been a part of my parents Halloween decor since I can remember. The "Boo" is for Marley, the sister. I believe these were made when she was still in the mamas tummy. For several years I have called the sister Bob. Bob Marley. All the kiddos in my parents household have ventured out and live under different roofs. They used to hang on each of our bedroom doors. This year they are propped up right where you see them, on the mantle. I think the "boo" needs to become Bob. I'm probably going to make that happen next trip home. These were always my favorite thing pulled out of the attic for the month of October.

love,
m
Our Saturday Celebrations.

love,
m
painted by the mama.
If the shoe fits....
love,
m

 Halloween decor at the house.
I love holidays.


















love,
m