…time for a new painting…

Whatever I ate for lunch today made me sick. AaAaccHH! At least it happened on a semi-slow day at work, so me going home early wasn’t a big deal.

I need to start a new painting. I started on awhile ago, but I don’t know how to finish it. I started off trying to paint a picture of my little sister. But it transformed into someone else. No one in particular. I’m stuck on the nose. How in the world do I paint a nose?!

I may start a painting tonight….posting to come soon!

Now lets hope I can keep food down….

Good night, friends

Single girl gets left out…

Let me start off by saying…I am NOT throwing a pity party. Just feelings I want to get off my chest.

I can’t help but feel…that because I’m single, I get left out. All my close friends have someone. I’m so happy everyone around me is happy. But I get left out. Whether it be movies…trips to the mall…yoga. (not that I’m into it, but an invitation would be nice once in awhile?) Why? Am I thought of as a 3rd, 5th, wheel? For the past 2 weeks I’ve been going home after work alone. Not going out or even getting invited anywhere. And you may ask, why don’t I talk to my friends about this? Because I don’t want to make anyone mad, or seem like I’m sending a guilt trip. I would love a girls night…a night when we DO NOT talk about boys. I understand you’re happy, but I can only take so much. I don’t want to sit in silence while everyone gushes about their man. This is one of the reasons why being single is hard for me. Am I being bitchy? I hope not. I don’t know how to talk to people anymore, so I gush it all out on my blog and in my journal at home. I hope this doesn’t upset any of my dear friends…just don’t forget about me ladies! Little Mel…all on her own!

I love you all by the way!

I’m going fine…by the way. Being on my own has given me tons of strength and brains! So this is a good time for me. Its

Going to a wedding in November…this will be the LAST wedding I go to until mine. Sorry friends.

A lot is going on in life. Grandpa is still in the hospital so I’ve been hanging out there a lot. Poor guy is going crazy with bordem! Go see him!!

Till later, friends.

RIP Rookie

This is gonna be short…

On Tues, Sept 29th we had to put the sweetie Rookie…our Doodle Man to sleep.

RIP My Handsome guy

1993-2009

…MIA!!

Sorry friends, I’ve neglected you all for awhile. But it seems to be a trend these days on blogging. Everyone’s lives are so busy and hectic. So I find these block of no updates totally acceptable. ( I am really tired, and a little sick, so if I make no sense you know why!)

What’s been up? Had a rough couple of weeks. Things are better now. But within 2 weeks these following happened and not in this order: got a cast put on my hand, fights at home that has resulted in me moving out on my own, (which is actually going to be really good) on the way home from getting my cast taken off, I was rear ended. (I’m ok…everything is fine) broke my camera, (fixed with tape) car battery totally died (1 day before the warranty ran out) So even though all this bad shit was happening, a lot of good came out of most of it. I’m not dead…yes..I am alive!

For the 1st time in a LONG time, I am happy. 100% on my own (meaning NO men in my life) My self esteem level has gone up a great amount. I’m more confident than I ever have been. I know I can do this, I can live life. Even though I’m always stressed about something, I know everything will end up alright. I have a saying that some people think is bad, but its how I live: “Everything will always end up ok!”  I WILL SURVIVE!!

Softball is going wonderfully. Had a game tonight, almost won. We played great though. I love softball, its the highlight of my week. Last week our team kick total ass! Not to mention I had a double play! Excellent!

Work is going great, and I still totally love it!

School has started. Its more time consuming than anything. But it feels good to be back. Its motivation to get other shit in my life taken care of.

Big life changes coming up in the next few weeks…stressful…but I say….BRING IT ON LIFE!

I will elaborate and open up more, but it’s 11:30 on Sunday night and I’ve got work and class till 10pm tomorrow.

So…goodnight, friends <3

Little sister turned 21…

And here we are at Sharkeez. It was a super fun night. Best part was Mardi throwing up in my car on the way home. Ahh..its not your 21st birthday until you’re throwing up in a tupperware containing at 1:30am in the car with your sister takin pics and your friends in the back seat laughing.

“Hey Mel, what do you paint?”

I get asked this question often…my answer is “whatever I feel like.” It’s usually textures. So here’s some of my paintings…I have many more

 

my most recent one

 

This one I started when Lisa did my photo shoot. I wanted to make it textured without using the usual tissue paper or dryer lint I usually would. I tried using corn starch, but when it dried it cracked. oh well…its a process.

 

just being randon

  This one to the left was just me, wanting to let out some steam. Experimented with colors and the different brushed I had.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

textures

This one I did on a Saturday night while living in Newport Beach. I used 3 different textures on this one. Tissue paper, string, and dryer lint. Not one of my favorites, but it was fun.

 

sun set and sea

To the right is my vision of the sunset and ocean. Did it on a Thursday night…it was Thanksgiving now that I think about it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

one of my first

This is one of the 1st paintings I’ve done. Palm trees is one of my favorite things to paint.

 

high in the sky!

 To the left is one of my personal favorites. The sky…and some balloons! Mardi liked it so much, I gave it to her 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I paint as a way so relieving stress. Its my way of getting away. I have several brushes I still have yet to experiment with. People tell me I should take a class, but I’m hesitant. I don’t want to take the fun out of it. Its just for fun!

Peace, friends.

New chapter…

I thought yesterday would have started a new chapter in my life. But it’s actually today. Not sure what chapter number this is…but I am going to call it something good. Not something stupid like “New beginnings.” That phrase doesn’t make sense to me. Can you have an “old beginning” or a “new ending”? By the time I finish this post, I will think of a name for this new part of my life, that starts today.

Ooo…I just thought of a title…”No More Collection Calls.” But its more than that.

So as of yesterday….I am completely out of credit card debt! (Well I’m broke now…but totally worth it) No more am I getting collection calls. No more am I ignoring any phone call I get from a 1-800 number. No more phone messages from someone who sounds irritated because they’ve been calling me everyday for a year. Feels great!!

Next step: Move out of mom’s house.

Today I say my final ”good bye” to a good friend of mine, Jack. Moving Germany! Should be awesome for him. We had a last minute going away party for him at my house on Saturday. Good times. Gonna miss him. This is where my new chapter begins too. He had such a impact on me in a short time, so its gonna be weird not seeing him around. But its all good. He’ll be back soon enough

I had a fun photoshoot with Lisa last night. Can’t wait to see the pics!! Eeek!

Time for work…I think I shall call his new chapter….”Phone Calls Will Be Answered”

Standards…

So I didn’t think I should have to ever say something like this, but it looks like I must.

I have standards before you can ask me out on a date:

1. Single: Seriously…its sad I have to actually say this. Don’t ask me out, or even for my number if you have a girlfriend. Douche bag…Hey ladies…if you ever meet some blonde hair, blue eyed, cute guy named Brock..stay away. He’s the king of all douche bags.

2. Job and/or school: I am not dating someone who sits on their ass all day, while I work and go to school. I am no one’s sugar mamma…sorry…moochers

3. I am the only one with boobs: Ya, its probably pretty f***ed up I say that.

4. BE NICE TO ME!!!

5. Ambition: Let’s have fun! Go on an adventure or 2 or 3…

6. Get along with my friends: Sorry, if my friends don’t like you its probably for a good reason.

Are my standards that hard to follow? I didn’t think so…but this dating world SUCKS. In fact, I am taking a break. I don’t care if you’re Casey Affleck asking me out on a date…I am done with men for awhile. Wanna know why? See my standard number 1…

Are ALL men inconsiderate idiots? Pretty much every man I know is…with a couple of exceptions…

Later, friends.

the usual….I’m busy…

I’m gonna have this new post window opened all day, adding stuff here and there.

Work is going wonderfully. I love it. I don’t mind staying late, and I don’t have to come in too early in the morning. Money is still tight though because of the massive credit card payments I’m making. August 3rd, I will have freedom form debt!!

STAR WARS IN CONCERT!!!! www.starwarsinconcert.com I must go, I will go.

Ijust had the best pastor taco for lunch. The weather is nice today. Not too hot, so I sat outside and enjoyed it.

I’m supposed to go have drinks with a blonde hair, blue eyed guy tonight. For those of you who know me, I never go for those types. But why not?

I’ve got a lot of stuff coming up…I need money for! Vegas when Mardi turns 21…Packer’s Game…Star Wars in Concert. August is going to be a very busy month! Well the concert is in October. School starts on 8/31 and I have a full load. Oh my.

Softball is as fun as always. We played a pick up game last Thursday, super fun! Hopefully it happens again this week.

Oh! I went to the Angel game with Nicole, Peter, and Mike on Sunday. So much fun! Thanks for inviting me lady! Its just what I needed. I’ve been opening up a little more and more to my girl friends. Its good for me. I love you Jade and Nicole! You gals keep me grounded…which is what I need!!

US Open was last weekend….WAAAAY too much fun. Pics soon to come…Pics to come soon? How do I say that? Oh well..anyway…super fun.

Whelp…till next time, lovelys

I had to share this picture….

 

Haha! That’s Zoe!

I’m tired…and still sick. Never fails…every July I get sick. Last July I got the flu twice in 3 weeks…awesome.

Good night, friends <3