It’s been ages….

Ok, so it has been way too long since my last post. Not that I didn’t have every good intention of posting before now- but life carries me away- and I tend to procrastinate :P

So I took a weeklong trip to Michigan to see the family and celebrate my little sister’s graduation. Of course she is taller than me know- so not so little I guess. I had a lot of fun while I was there- despite being awake over 24 hours after I got there- that is what I get for taking the red eye I guess. I can’t seem to sleep in the uncomfortable airplane chairs. But it was worth it to see the family. Of course then I miss them all the more when I have to leave…but I am always thankful for the time that we do get to spend together. Of course I am always happy to come back to LA and see Nick and Major : )

Here are a few photos from a photo shoot my sister and I did before I left. That was full of giggles!

I was a pirate- she is the Mad Hatter

You should have seen the "outtakes"

We had a bit of a scare with Major last month (July 16^th). On The 16^th I had to take him to the vet- luckily I found one open on Saturday so I didn’t have to pay emergency vet prices. Anyways, I had to take him in because he kept getting sick and couldn’t keep anything down. So after x-rays, blood work, fluids, and about $700 we found out it was pancreatitis. Luckily his case was mild- although we don’t know what caused it. (And most people never find out) So he is on a special diet the rest of this month and is taking a herbal tonic for the pancreas as well as digestive enzyme/probiotics. I am really happy that he is ok- and pretty much 3-4 days after the attack he was 100% back to normal. Of course my goal is just to make sure it does not happen again. But I think we are on the right track and I look forward to switching him back to him normal food.

I have also decided that I think I need to buy a pair of these.

Not quite sure where I will wear them too- but I will find something!

HALFWAY through the work week! I am so looking forward to the weekend (as always). I think I might meander down to Little Tokyo and try to catch the end of the festival- at least I will grab some pink berry ;)

‘Till later!

Beautiful LA!

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Well it has been far to long since I last wrote....

Mostly I have been meaning to start writing and then can't decide on what to post.

Some AWSOME news! I Signed with Natural Model Management LA!

I am really excited to work with them! Not only do they promote healthy models but also promote a healthy body image to women and young girls- through Healthy is the new skinny.

I think everything they are doing is fantastic and it is precisely the kind of people I have always wanted to work with.

Also a friend of mine is producing a short film and asked me to take part. I am so excited! I believe that is shooting some time in August. The project name is Piper. 

Check out the Kickstarter Page HERE!

Another friend also contacted me regarding participation in a film he is working on that I might be good for!

I tell you things are just wonderful right now.

But it is also giving me some motivation to really get things going for myself as well. (like going to the gym more often :P)

So I am going to be working on all that- I am so happy to finally be moving forward!

More details coming soon!

Content- Impatient- Excited

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I love this photo- Whenever I think of myself as a cat- I am a white cat- I am pretty sure I am gong to have to adopt one

Content and Thankful.....

I am content in my current state.

I have my love- and our adorable fur son.

He actually posed for these- usually I get in his face with a camera and he is up to lick my face :)

Good health for us all.

A great family- even though sometimes I am reminded about how too far apart we are.

That I am able to pay the bills and still have money for food.

(Although it is not my dream job) I am happy to have a job in this economy- Especially because I live close enough to walk- even to go home for lunch.

Impatient and Excited....

I am inpatient to get things going- there is so much I have plans to do- only waiting for one little peg to fall into place.

At the same time I am excited because I know that little peg is so close to being in place! Then we can get the party started :)

Again I feel I am on the edge- waiting for that push into everything I have been planning and dreaming about!

But until then I am content and thankful for where I am and how far I have come. And I know there is a bigger reason that it is happening at this time and not “right now” like I might like :P

As always I will be posting exciting updates as they come!

Cosplay

Another thing I want to do this year is cosplay. Most likely at the Anime Expo in downtown- especially since I am close enough to walk. For the anime expo I am going to go as some of my favorite Japanese anime characters (as long as I get them prepared in time.) I also wanted to do Comic con as some of my favorite comic book characters- but I believe that is already sold out  :P

Cospay is basically costume play. Some of my favorite part is how close you can get to the original. Cosplay I believe started with Japanese anime and has since gone into characters of any and all movies, tv, and animation.

Here are some great examples of cos-players. All are great costumes and great photos as well:

Celty- Durarara (Artist Link)

Allen Walker- D. Gray- man (Artist Link)

Gaara- Naruto (Artist Link)

Noctis Lucis Caelum from Final Fantasy XIII (artist link)

Hinata- Naruto (Artist Link)

Yuuki- Vampire Knight (Artist Link) (Photographer link)

ANBU black ops- Naruto (Artist Link)

Ichimaru Gin- Bleach (Artist Link)

Final Fantasy- Blitz ball (Artist Link)

Medusa- Soul Eater (Artist Link)

Naruto (Artist Link)

Kyuubi Nine Tails- Naruto (Artist Link)

Hidan & Kakzu- Naruto (Artist Link)

Yusei Fudo & Jack Atlas- Love the setting- (Artist Link)

So stay tuned for some of my works as I finish them ^o^

Cakes & Cupcakes

Ok so one of the things I would really like to do is make some cakes or cupcakes like this:



Hello Kitty is so cute- Artist Link





I love Pocky -Artist Link

 



These would be perfect for a party- Artist Link





GRRR cake- I am a big fan of invader zim - Artist link (also click to see Grr's insides)





Just because I like to sew- Artist Link





Steampunk cupcakes- the hat is made out of tootsie rolls!- Artists Blog (she has lots of yummy stuff there!)





Since I love owls and this cake is so cute- Artist Blog



I usually just make easy cakes or cupcakes- delicious but not to pretty so I am going take the time and make something awesome! So stay tuned for my photo post!