"Azarath Metrion Zinthos"

So the countdown to Comicpalooza has begun... 25 days.

I'm doing my firts cosplay ever and have settled on Raven from Teen Titans...

But actually more like this version....

(since I've already gone through puberty)

So far I've learned how to use my sewing machine and made this cape...

I also purchased this wig (which obviously I need to cut, but yea..)

So all I have left is to do the resin for the belt and charms, black leotard, and tights.

I already got some heeled knee boots so that's covered as well.

*sigh* Let's hope I don't end up looking like a tard.

Viva America?

I feel like I should be like this...

And join the masses of sheeple dancing in the streets, is it wrong that I have valid questions in regards to our newest "victory"...

So now Obama is a baddass? Am I missing something? Can anyone tell me what the death of Bin Laden is going to do for our country? Is it going to fix the economy? Lower gas prices? Allow for more job openings? I'm not trying to be a "debbie downer", I'm being serious, someone for the love of god tell me why I don't feel patriotic today.

Here comes the hat parade!!

Ah, the royal wedding. So many crazy effing hats!!!

What the hell is that!?

This one above was crazy sparkly

(look a shiny!)

I bet she gets great t.v. reception with that hat!

Look at the size of that one!

(yes, yes, that's what she said!)

It looks like a gravy boat on her forehead O.o

O.k. I have to admit, I actually almost like this one.

I for one would have gone with something more appropriate, like these:

Well, off I go to battle dust bunnies and the evil that is soap scum. Hurrah.

Painted Lady

"The world is divided into two kinds of people: those who have tattoos, and those who are afraid of people with tattoos." ~Author Unknown

I'm not one of those people who claim my tattoos have some profound meaning behind them or interesting story of sorts. I keep things simple. I like them for the art, for the cosmetics of it. Some of my tattoos have a bit of symbolism, some are just things that intrigue and interest me, and some are just for kicks.

I get a lot of judgemental stares and preconceived notions of they "type" of person I am, or mother I must be, due to my tattoos, but I love them just the same.

People have this misconstrued view of people who are heavily tattooed, women with a lot of tattoo coverage seem to get it worse. I'm not sure why that is, ok, well, maybe I have an idea of why that is but I think it's not good enough reasoning. (shame on you!)

"Tattoo. What a loaded word it is, rife with associations to goons, goofs, bikers, tribal warriors, carnival artists, drunken sailors and floozies." ~Jon Anderson, "Epidermal Dalis," Chicago Tribune, 6 October 1994

Anyways, back to my babbling...

Moral of the story, I love my tattoos, I love the way they look, how they make me feel.

I couldn't imagine myself without them.

"Tattooing is about personalizing the body, making it a true home and fit temple for the spirit that dwells inside it." ~MICHELLE DELIO, Tattoo: The Exotic Art of Skin Decoration

And so it begins..

Bare with me, the coffee hasn't taken affect yet, however I thought a little back story and proper introduction was necessary before I get this party started.

My name is Katie, at the moment I'm a stay at home mother of 3 who is currently apprenticing to tattoo, also I sell paintings on the side. I dabble in most crafts. My newest passion is the amazing things my sewing machine can help me create. I make jewelry, hair accessories, masks, silk screen, mobiles, paint furniture, and a bit of this and that in between, basically if you dream it, I can create it in one form or another.

I'm a perfectionist who doesn't have the time to be perfect, I'm modest and arrogant, I love to be barefoot, I hate when my tummy is exposed, I change my hair constantly, I love the sound of my wind chimes on a breezy day, I pick things up with my toes, I keep my fingernails short, I love old black and white photos, hula hooping always makes me smile... so does the movie Anchorman, I think nacho cheese Doritos and Shiner are a food of the gods, my favorite time of day is twilight, I make wishes on eyelashes and stars, music affects my mood considerably, I believe in gay marriage and I'm pro-choice, I respect other peoples religious views regardless of what they are or how judgmental they are of mine, I can't stand hypocrites or liars, my favorite color is green, I love when it rains on a sunny day, and I can find something beautiful in the ugliest of situations. (wow, what a huge run on sentence)

Well that's it for now, next time I promise to be more stimulating.