The desk of wonder and my many faces.

This weekend has been wonderful and I am terribly bummed that it is coming to an end. Initially, the boyfriend and I had intended on going to Nebraska because it would be one more state off of my list. But in the end, we decided to just stay home for the long weekend and it was well worth it.

I was released early from work and went thrift store shopping with my friend and found the best desk in the existence of mankind.

It’s an old 70’s metal school teacher’s desk and it’s absolutely wonderful. Everything I own fits inside. All my paints, faux flowers, pens/markers/pencils, camera stuff AND I still have space to fill it with more junk!! Although, it almost cost me my relationship but I think it has proven it might have been worth it. Haha. The desk weighs approximately a million pounds. It took 4 people to get it inside my apartment, though to be frank one person did most of the work while we marveled at his ability to lift the million pound desk almost all on his own. It was truly astounding.

I have to say, I feel very professional sitting and forming thoughts on it. I feel like a new person. It’s great because I get to have my typewriter to the left and my record player to the right. I feel like I’ve traveled back in time or something like that. I still haven’t finished decorating it with my personal touch but still, it’s quite wonderful. Also, the desk only cost me $29.00. Total steal!

Now, I actually have space where it’s not terribly inconvenient or awkward to take a gander at my external drive. It’s been an interesting time going through all of it because the external drive holds my past, both the good and the bad. I’ve found old photos that make me smile, reduce me tears, or it brings on a face that looks like I’ve just come across a foul odor.

One regret is not having done any exploring or attempt at taking any pictures. I barely even touched my camera. It’s sad because I love it so much. But I’ve decided to just post some that I’ve taken with my mobile.

Here’s what I’ve done to my desk at work, thus far.

I later added some zwinkies, at least I think that’s what they’re called, of the Spongebob Squarepants family.

The time I thought I found Oscar the Grouches home.

I recently chopped over 9 inches of hair and decided to share the before and after.

I, apparently, love before and after pictures.

and my love for collages is endless

I’ve been asked before if I’m embarrassed sharing pictures of myself looking horrendous or making ugly faces. I’m really not, their was a time when I was but forced myself to accept the many shades of ugly that are lurking in the shadows or the ones that don’t lurk at all. I refuse to be one of those girls that only posts pretty pictures of themselves at all the right angles because that’s not who I am. I’d be lying to myself if I only ever did that or if I photoshopped the shit out of myself ALL THE TIME. I don’t think I’ll ever understand that. You should embrace the good, bad, ugly, hideous, horrendous and beautiful sides of yourself. Even the wrinkles that are forming or will form.

Darth Maul’s long lost sister 12/365

 

I almost gave up on this endeavor and I’m still heavily considering it. Mainly, it’s because of everything going on in my life — not so much the project 365. I wanted to make this about projects and doing themed photos but with my lack of financial stability — I really can’t afford to do the things that I wanted to do. It sucks so much. To top it off due to all those troubles and stress, I just haven’t felt inspired to do much of anything. 

 

I did this last minute, by mixing some generic make up and loose powders. 

I will admit that in the end I started giggling because I look like Darth Maul’s long lost sister. Maybe they can add me into the new Star Wars Episodes. lol

RELIEF!

It’s official, today was my last day at my job and I am so freaking happy! I feel like an immense weight has been lifted from my shoulders. No more blaring phone calls, no more hissy fits from fellow workers, no more having to deal with being robotic and their stupid ever changing stats, no more dealing with annoying-asshole customers! AHHH. It’s almost a little too much to take in right now, it’s unbelievable! I’m waiting for it to sink in, so that I can come to the realization that I no longer have to go back! 😀

Also, I failed my first 365 challenge. Sigh. I had day two ready to go but my boyfriend and I had dinner at my friend’s house and by the time we got home I was too tired to spend my time behind a computer screen. 

I couldn’t think of what to do, I was feeling rather shmeh. At first, I wanted to take serious pictures of myself but then I realized that I am me and I cannot do that. I used to always play with make up, dance and sing obnoxiously in my bedroom but now with a live in boyfriend it’s a little bit more difficult. haha. I, also, really need to invest in a tripod to take better self-portraits — amongst other things. 

 

 

Either way, it gave me an opportunity to play with LR.