absurdly peculiar

After getting hired and moving to a different city, I realized how much I missed my severely neglected blog. When the New Year started... I asked myself why I wasn't writing in here as much as I use to. Sure, I got a new job, but why did I stop? I'm thinking that I probably lost some passion for what I was writing about. So I decided that I would try again. This year I made small goals for myself... and this included keeping a drawing journal. I have loved scribbling in notebooks ever since college, but I realized I never kept a notebook that solely held these little drawings of mine. So I would like to share with you my first entry of my drawing journal.   My goal is to draw at least 1 picture a week and I hope to share each and everyone one of my entries with you. City View from Millenium Park - Chicago, IL Medium: Lined paper, black felt tip marker, red liquid ink This drawing was inspired by my Chicago trip, where I visited my old college roommates last Novemb

David Bowie - Starman I wanted to show pictures of my not-so-conventional Christmas tree today, but I haven't had the time to take photos yet. Saturday, I spent my birthday in Disneyland with friends and Sunday I celebrated with my family. Besides that I have also been busy making ornaments and coming up with designs for the UGG Australia: Design for a Cause contest. Please join if you can, it is such a great opportunity! You can find information here . Maybe tomorrow I will post pictures of my tree and ornaments, but until then here is a list of items that would make excellent presents and are under $50 : 1. Aurous Emblem Journal , $28 2. Sweet Briar Notebooks , $12.50 3. Lipstick Queen Discovery Kit , $48 4. Loccitane Shea Butter Hand Cream (1 oz), $10 5. Heritage 1981 Geometric Scarf, $8.90 6. Bodum French Press Coffeemaker, $29.95 7. Multicolor Stacking Mugs/Espresso Cups , $12.99 Notebooks with great cover designs are such an awesome gift. Every year I buy a notebook a