Progress Report: mid-September

Earlier, I posted a list of goals to accomplish before next autumn.  Here's an update on how I've been doing with them (well, some of them at least):

1-3 : Sewing, new job, move out
No progress.  That's probably bad since these include two of my biggest goals.  My sister bought me some books on finding a job.  I should probably revisit them.

4 : Actually write something
I haven't settled on anything concrete, but I've had some inspiration lately and jotted down a couple ideas for stories.  I need to get something concrete and simple I can work with.   It's not realistic or even a good idea for me to start working on a novel, for example.

5 : Learn to iron
No progress. Pathetic.

6 : Plan Californian vacation
Began talks with some of my CA friends, in terms of when to visit.  That's good.  Haven't really been saving money though.  That's bad.

7 : Improve photography
No progress.

8 : Learn Photoshop and/or InDesign.
Thought about taking a peak at photoshop at the office.  Looked the Photoshop Elements website.  That's all so far.

9 : Exercise
My goal for this month is to exercise at least 4 times a week for 30-40 min.  I got 3 days in last week, and am planning on 4 this week.  Right now I'm doing a combination of running and doing the New York Ballet DVD workouts.  I really enjoy the ballet workouts.  They really give your muscles a beating and the different exercises break up the monotony of exercising.

I've been trying to eat healthier, with healthy snacks instead of candy and staying hydrated, which is usually an important thing for me.  I've been doing a pretty good job.  Between this and the exercising, I may have lost 3 lbs. yay!

Unfortunately, my hip is doing something weird. 

In the Papier: Wonderous Design (Vintage DC Comics, Part 4)

Finally installment of the DC Comics postcard:

I just appreciated the design of this card.  The end.

In the Papier: Doomed Young Love (Vintage DC Comics Part 3)

There are/were some pretty weird (and oh so stereotypical) comics for the ladies.  The sad protagonists are losing in love.  It's clobbering time on your self-esteem, girls!  Come on, fork over the 15 cents for the latest issue!  You know you want to!

Can any man be trusted????????

This is my favorite.  Find out who wins: Groovy Girl or The Doormat!

Even Supergirl's heart is broken.

Methinks it's time to give up on love.

First Outfit Post! Material Girl, Day to Night

I've wanted to do outfit posts for a while, but I've had trouble finding a good place to take photos and figure out how to take them.  I finally just decided to use a wall in my bedroom and suck it up and give it a try.  Plus I got a lot of new things over Labor Day weekend (yay sales!) that I want to share!

It was actually rather difficult.  I think it took my 4 hours to finish the photos for 4-5 outfits!  And my pictures are really not that great (I was using my little rinkydink consumer digital camera).  And I DESTROYED my room.  It is covered in clothes.  This blogging is hard work! haha!  Hopefully it won't take me so long next time, since now I know what lighting I need and what stuff I have to move out of shot etc.

Anyways, here it goes!

I wore this outfit on Friday, featuring two new purchases from Material Girl.  I'm really proud of how I planned its day-to-night transition.

Work outfit

I forgot to wear the bracelet in this photo.

 Dress: Material Girl (at Macy's)
Sweater: local consignment store (bought when I was in highschool)
Belt: GSA clothing swap
Shoes: Candies (bought on sale at Kohls in 2006)
Bracelet: Macy's clearance
Reading: Ms magazine, Winter 2012 edition

Blues concert outfit.

I knew that I'd have to rush home from work on Friday in order to leave with the parents at 6:15pm--- heading to Red Bank to see Hugh Laurie and the Copper Bottom Band perform and sing the blues!  So I need a quick day-to-night transition, change of jacket, change of shoes, pop on a ring, done.

I didn't actually take this clutch with me to the concert though.  No time for a purse change!

Blazer: Material Girl

Necklace: Macy's Clearance (bought in 2011)

Ring: gift shop at the Carriage House Cafe & Tearoom, Cape May
Clutch: ModCloth
Boots: Madden Girl, DSW

I know it's a little silly, but I'm a fan of the Material Girl line.  I got a few Material Girl pieces from Macy's last year and this year.  The item I really had my eye on was the Material Girl blazer.  The cutout details are really pretty.

P.S. I can't believe I left my white board in the background of the shots of me.  It is super ugly and features a to-do list from Nov 2011.  Kind of embarrassing.

In the Papier: Weird World of Wonder Woman (Vintage DC Comics Part 2)

Excerpts from my 100 postcard collection of vintage DC Comics covers part 2!

What on earth is going on with Wonder Woman?  She seems to be mixed up with all sorts of strange suitors!

Also, really terrible bridesmaids dresses (girls on the right)?  or should I say negligees? short togas?

Gee, Amoeba-Man, I wonder who's going to come out on top in this argument?

But don't worry!  Wonder Woman is going to reform and wear this really awesome outfit! (and then climb aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise!)

Love it!

In the Papier: Distraught Superheros (Vintage DC Comics Part 1)

A friend of mine took notice of my stationary obsession and got me a wonderfully giant 100-postcard set, featuring covers of vintage DC comics.  I have so many favorites I am going to have to share them with you in a couple posts.  (Disclaimer: I'm not a comic book scholar in any way, so apologies if I don't take this seriously enough for some people.)

Today's feature: DISTRAUGHT SUPERHEROS

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!

Is this the end of Catwoman??????????????  **gasp gasp anxiety**

Even poor Robin doesn't get off easy.  ROBIN DIES AT DAWN (on this alien world!).

Moral of the story is, don't get close to a superhero????

And finally: THEY ALL HAVE A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN!!!!

No! Not the COMPOSITE SUPERMAN!!!!