I copied this from Naomi! I don't do these very often, but thought this one would be fun!
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The first five (5) people to respond to this post will get something made by me.

This offer does have some restrictions and limitations so please read carefully:

1. I make no guarantees that you will like what I make. What you get is what you get.

2. What I create will be just for you, with love, or at least with gusto.

3. It'll be done this year (2009).

4. I will not give you any clue what it's going to be. It will be
something made in the real world and not something cyber. It may be
weird or beautiful. It might or might not be edible. I may even create
something totally unbelievable and surprise you at work!! Who knows?

5. I reserve the right to do something strange or quirky, but I promise
not to embarrass you in public. I also reserve the right to do
something fairly predictable and boring, but with, you know, thought
and love.

6. In return, all you need to do is post this text
into a note of your own and make 5 things for the first 5 to respond to
your note.

IMPORTANT: This offer is null and void if I do not see you post your own note to pay this forward.

Also if i make you things you will need to email me your address so you actually get it. 

I have a job interview tomorrow at Bath & Body Works. I hope I do well and get the job, because finding a job right now is tough. Not very many places are hiring, and considering I have to take the bus to most places and I have to take a summer class, they are less likely to take me on. A summer job would be great. Justin and I are semi-struggling to put money away towards rent. Before then, we were paying rent with my loan money. It will run out after this month so it's good if I also have a steady income. I am nervous but it's a good lesson to us both. Be smart with your money guys, save it, don't spend it on junk.

Speaking of junk, it seems I ramble about this quite frequently but:  I'll be having another internet yard sale pretty soon here. I need to first set up a checking/debit account at the bank, then set up a paypal account. Once that's all set, I can photograph everything we're selling and post it online. Justin and I both have plenty of clothing to get rid of. He has a lot of old band t-shirts, and I have a lot of old gothy outfits as well as band t-shirts, and other miscellaneous things, so keep your eyes out. I'll do a post letting you know when I'll be doing this so you won't miss out. Along with clothing there will be other miscellaneous things that we just don't use anymore or have no room for.

It's been a struggle with the weight loss, but I have managed to get down to 155 lbs. Some mornings I'm 152, but I don't count that because I can't maintain it. One of the first things I plan on doing when I land a job is getting a gym membership and going an hour a night, maybe more depending on schedules. I will add that coffee has definitely helped me lose weight, but the winter is where I blame gaining some of it back. In Maine, winters are so cold and snowy that I just can't fathom going out as much, except out to dance or to get to class. Luckily I live right across the street from both places! But I have noticed that exercise is really important. Justin and I have been walking everywhere ever since the snow melted. It is so nice. We're getting our exercise and we're exploring where we live.

I guess that's all for now, I'll be back again with more, and perhaps some photos.

I got twitter!
Here's the link if you'd like to add:
 http://twitter.com/ktkthx

**Edit!**
I no longer have twitter!
I deleted my account, it was not for me.

I have realized I am not nearly as much
of a social butterfly as others,
and
I could care less about what
everyone's doing, every thirty seconds.

Twitter is the exact opposite of what I was trying to accomplish.
I'm trying to get away from the computer, not sit at it all day.

Oh well!

Today went very well! I actually got a lot accomplished, and I'll finish the rest of my project tomorrow.
Here's the photos of the progression from start to almost finished, and I'll update tomorrow night with the final shots!

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I hate spambots.

Greetings, Citizens!!

I've been on hiatus and I apologize. I've been watching a LOT of Avatar, seeing movies at the theatre [X-FILES ON THURSDAY!!], and otherwise spending some serious cash. I should probably stop for a while. Meh. But alas, I have tuesday and wednesday off!

With my free time I plan to totally revamp my childhood drawing desk! I need to remove candle wax that was spilled on top of it, remove the old paint, sand it, prime it, give it a beautiful new paint job, clean out the drawers and give those a nice coat of fresh paint, and find some new hardware to replace the old wooden knobs. Now to decide what colors to use! I have a few in mind but I'm sure I'll pick the best choice when looking at paint swatches at the store. I plan to take before and after photos, and maybe some of the progress along the way, for fun. I love revamping furniture!

I'm waiting to hear back from a website to see if I can get a custom order made for some furry leg warmers that I dreamed up. I hope they can do it, but if not I'll take matters into my own hands and hope for a good outcome.

Recently, I wrote down a four page list of what I want to change about myself for the better. Tomorrow will be a great starting point! There are several ideals on this list that will take longer than others, but all of them can be accomplished in good time.

As soon as I get my desk project finished, I'm going to tackle some new ideas I have in the works. Altering clothing. Finishing some necklaces and a stencil for some important people that I keep putting off. Getting started on a scrapbook that I've been wanting to make for years. Things like that. I have realized that if you don't make do with the time you have, time will take over you. I don't want to waste my summer waiting to move back to Portland. Instead I'd rather make the best of it by getting projects and other things out of the way so that I don't feel guilty later.

Wow, it's almost 4AM. I have become that night owl I was last semester! Not that it's a bad thing. I should probably get some rest though if I want to get all of these super great things done today and tomorrow.

Ps. My last day of working in the deli is thursday, and then I won't ever have to slice corned beef ever again. Blech! I'm excited to be leaving that place and move on to better things, greater adventures. And anway, I'm still a faithful employee to my Hot Topic crew. Always.

X-FILES!! I can't wait!!

How has everyone been?

I've been great! I have a few things to share.

The above photo was taken on June 20, 2008, which was the date of mine and Justin's third anniversary! That was a great day. We took a few photos but they didn't really come out the way I had wanted. I wanted something nice, but I'd either have double chins or Justin would have a funny smirk on his face. And usually I don't mind, but for our anniversary I wanted something special, you know, to put in some sort of photo album for our future children perhaps? Anyway. Moving along! Notice how my hair was colored ever so slightly? Here's a recent photo from before dying it:



Not as bleachy. But not enough of a difference, at least I don't think so. Whatever, I think I'm going to get the ends trimmed and maybe get some bangs anyway. Getting tired of it all being one length and not doing anything fun with it. I wish I knew how to put my hair up in cute ways.

Yesterday, Justin and I hung out and got some errands done. I had a list and I actually got everything on my list finished! It felt good. I also bought a new DS Lite game, "My Weight Loss Coach" that came with a free pedometer! It's already day two, and I feel so great. I believe that this game is going to help me finally lose the 40 pounds I have been struggling to lose for a long time now. See, I have no self-motivation nor do I know when to stop myself when I know I'm doing something wrong when it comes to eating/exercise/losing weight. I know I am overweight, that is a fact. No matter how hard I try on my own, I always seem to give in. No matter if I ask my mom to help, she seems to forget or lose faith in me, or just simply doesn't want to help coach me. Justin I don't think quite understands that I want to lose weight. He might see me as fine, but he sees me almost every day and probably hasn't noticed the weight I've gained or how miserable I truly am with myself. So the WL Coach is really great to have, because it tells me what to do and I actually follow through!!
I also bought some tank tops at Target, they fit me nicely. I got them so that when I visit my dear friend Kate in Boston this weekend, I won't feel like a baggy t-shirt and long pants wearing doof. I also got new skimmer shoes at Hot Topic because my skater shoes sort of weigh me down and I am starting to feel silly wearing them. I feel like a boy. I feel scrubby. I feel not my age, more like a 12 year old. I need to wear what 22 year olds wear, but still have my own sense of style. I bought new shoes on Cryoflesh.com, but they won't arrive until August, so they gave me a discount for being so patient. Those will be my "Yay I'm happy and I'm 3 inches taller!" shoes, and I plan on buying some heels that don't hurt my feet, so I'll have some sophistication.

So yes, speaking of Kate. Justin and I and my friend Dawn are headed down to Boston/Worcester/Cambridge for the weekend. Leaving noontime tomorrow. I'm stoked! I haven't seen Kate in a while, and I miss her so! We're going to the Summer Slaughter Tour in Worcester on friday night, staying at a hotel. Wake up the next morning, go to Kate's, hang out all day and have a blast walking all around the Boston area [which I miss so much!] then we're going to see Daughters, Russian Circles, and the Austerity Program at the Middle East. That should be even more fun. I'm really into different music lately. I just recently bought the new Sigur Ros album, and Justin and I plan to go see them play in August!!

What else is new? Dawn, Amy and I are going to see The Birthday Massacre and Mindless Self Indulgence play in Hartford, Connecticut July 2nd. That should be super fun. I very much look forward to it. I've even purchased some furry fabric to make furry leg warmers with! Although they won't compare to the two sites I'd prefer to buy them from, they wouldn't arrive on time for the show. I also bought a neon yellow top to go with my entire outfit for the show, I'll have to post photos of course right before we leave! We're actually driving down the day of, so 4 hours in the car with dreads, I'll have to bring some tylenol. I typically get a headache due to heavy dreads on my head after 4 hours. Then I'll have them in for the duration of the show, and probably any events we attend afterward, most likely a 24-hour diner of some fashion. Plus, we'll be in my HOMETOWN! I was born in Milford, Ct. so it will be exciting just being around the likes of Connecticut. I wish I could see my family, but we won't have time and I'd probably freak them out showing up with crazy dreads and gothic attire. Complete with two lovely ladies clad in piercings and tattoos. Gotta love it!!

I must sound super energetic and happy tonight. That's because I am! Justin and I have finally set plans for moving down to Portland! I e-mailed someone who owns several properties in the Portland area within walking distance of my college about apartment listings. He wrote back that they'd be available July 1st. So Justin and I may take my mom's car down for a day trip after we set up an appointment to view said apartments, hopefully find one we like that's available and take it. Then go from there. I like to think further into the future than this, but I don't want to overwhelm myself with the details. I'd like to think though that we'd continue to work up here in Bangor for the rest of July and maybe part of August, in between moving our things down to the Portland apartment, then transfer our jobs down there, then finally freaking LIVE THERE. AHH!!
Even greater news! My mom might be selling me her car, which makes life a touch easier! Life is turning out great for me right now. I am loving it. I do miss Plague and MECA and the life in Portland, so I am very happy to say that I'll be HOME SOON GUYS!! <3

Today, my friends, is the first day of summer as well as mine and Justin's three year anniversary! What an exciting and happy day it is! The sun is shining, the air is warm. Perhaps he and I will go out for dinner and a movie, or do something of the sort. I can't believe it has really been three years! Wow. The longest relationship I'd ever had before only lasted less than two years, so this is pretty serious. Obviously. I love you Justin, I love you more than I could love anyone else in this world!

I'll update again tomorrow and hopefully post some photos.

YARD SALE @ MY HOUSE!!

I am not sure if any of you that read my journal actually live in Maine, but if you do, stop by my house.
We're selling a ton of crap including my old clothes and artwork, haha we just sold two of my paintings for $10.

I live at 12 East Summer Street, in Bangor, Maine. Stop by rain or shine!

I was supposed to update the other day, but I got called into work. BAH! Story of my life. I have the next three days off, I have major plans for updating and doing other fantastical things both online and offline, haha. So you'll hear from me, no worries. I have a lot to say that I've been wanted to write and I just haven't had the time to sit down and do so. See you tomorrow!

 TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY!
YAY! I'M 22!!
LEAVE SOME LOVE.