February Photo A Day- day 1
February Photo a Day #1: Your View Today
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That’s what it looks like out of my kitchen window. I have often thought about doing an every-day-out-the-window type blogging experiment, to watch the seasons change and such.
So…I think I’m back. I feel as though I owe you all an explanation of where I have been and what I’ve been doing, but the truth is, I’ve just been taking a break to live my life. Sometimes, the better thing to do is not think about composing the perfect blogging photo or wonder “how am I going to write about this later” or think in terms of organizing life for public consumption- the best thing to do is just to live, and see how it organizes itself.
I have a hard time remembering that, but I think the knowing is instinctual, self-protective.
Lately, a couple of close friends have told me I’m too private, too managed, that I don’t tell them what’s going on. I’m not sure exactly how to feel about that- on the one hand, I don’t want anyone to feel like I’m leaving them out, but on the other, I don’t feel the need to share every time I blow my nose.
There’s a middle ground on this, right? somewhere?
So anyway. I am back, in some capacity. Maybe I will get up the courage to take some outfit photos as soon as Al gives me back my memory card. In the meantime, hi.
How have you been?
I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes.
Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You’re doing things you’ve never done before, and more importantly, you’re Doing Something.
So that’s my wish for you, and all of us, and my wish for myself. Make New Mistakes. Make glorious, amazing mistakes. Make mistakes nobody’s ever made before. Don’t freeze, don’t stop, don’t worry that it isn’t good enough, or it isn’t perfect, whatever it is: art, or love, or work or family or life.
Whatever it is you’re scared of doing, Do it.
Make your mistakes, next year and forever.
30 days.
I miss him so much my heart hurts.
(hi, everyone. I’m still here. I promise.)
thestepsofthepalace asked: what are your favorite Etsy shops?
Etsy shops! Other than the two shops I named in this post talking about my jewelry (check them out! winners!), some of my favorites include:
clyde’s rebirth- for incredible handmade jewelry, run by the most kickass lady on the internets, merl. her custom work is not to be believed.
mo vintage-merl’s vintage shop, the little sister of clyde’s rebirth
dusty rose vintage- the amazing lady who runs this store is the reason I’m so close to the Downtown Dolls. I’ve modeled for her for a couple years now (wow!) and her stuff is high quality, beautifully maintained, beautifully curated, and she’s a wonderful friend to boot.
archives vintage- run by the fabulous Lisa, this shop is not to be missed! i often have several tabs open in my browser of her drool-worthy wares.
support etsy, and support my incredible friends. woo!
Not Doing Anything Thursday Night?
…always wanted to hear me sing for yourself?
Now’s your chance!
Not singing here, but you get the picture. (photo by Saum Eskandani)
This coming Thursday at 11, I’ll be one of the featured guests at Ben Cameron’s weekly Broadway Sessions!
I’ll sing a couple of songs, we’ll play some games, it’ll be a rockin’ good night for all!
It’s late, but I know you can do it. Doors open at 10:40pm at the Midtown Theatre on 46th st. inside the Ha! Comedy Club
Check out the Broadway Sessions website, as well as the Playbill press release.
Hope to see you!
A little backstory on my jewelry:
I don’t actually change out my rings often. Never have. I’ve always worn rings, since at least middle school, but they usually have significance and so I don’t change them out. I will add on top of the ones I usually wear, since I have some pretty kickass statement rings, but these are my everyday.
I believe in jewelry with a story. Most of my jewelry has that, though of course, sometimes we can’t be deterred from the impulse of the pretty. I also believe in marking significant life moments, and jewelry is a pretty great way to do that. I’m not saying expensive stuff, I’m saying meaningful stuff.
On my right hand, I wear anywhere from 4-9 of these little bands. They came from the etsy shop Meetalls. I bought them about a year ago, right after I booked “Women on the Verge.” They have started to tarnish and bend a bit, but parts of them are still shiny. I like that the wear can be seen as well as the shine.
They are my literal reminder of grabbing the brass ring. Yep, it’s pretty cheesy, but it’s true.
On my left hand, I wear the Slender Bar Ring from etsy shop metalsugar. I customized it so it would cover all the fingers on my hand. I like multi-finger rings, but I like having the mobility of my entire hand during the day, so this ring is only worn on my middle finger. I call it my “lady brass knuckles.” I bought this ring almost two years ago, after I came home from my stint in Vegas. It was the perfect welcome-home gift to myself, and I’ve worn this it almost every day since then.
Sorry I’ve been lax on the outfit posts recently- I will try to get back on that shortly.
this photo is by Andrea.
![I think I’m going to try this as my triumphant return to blogging.
didja miss me?
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