Well I’m sure that you already know about my photo a day blog here: http://sarah365.tumblr.com/ I’m surprised that I haven’t missed any days yet although the photos aren’t that great. I guess that I’m lazy and lack inspiration so I usually end up taking plain and uninteresting photos of things in my boring daily life. Well anywhoo, I’ve decided that I’m going to also post one song a day. My first song – “Machine” by Regina Spektor. I thought it was rather appropriate for me since I’m always plugged in.
Oh Job Search, Why Are You Such A Thorn In My Side? October 21, 2009
Everyone knows that I have been unemployed for a very long time now (since Jessie’s wedding) and that’s not what I had planned. I’m getting so sick of feeling useless and knowing that my life is going nowhere. The only thing that has helped a little bit has been selling jewelry and two weddings this past summer. I’m starting to feel like I’m not good enough or have the experience needed for any jobs posted and just don’t know where to go. Today I broke down and sent in my resume to two different cruise lines. It’s always been in the back of my mind as a good idea but I also think that it sounds terrifying. I mean, six to eight months on a ship working 13hour days, 7 days a week with no days off. And it’s not like you can just quit if you don’t like it because you would have to pay your way back home. I’ve been searching around about what it’s like working on a ship and I’ve heard a lot of bad things but also good stuff as well. I hope if they actually do choose to contact me it will be the good things. It has to be better than sitting here on my arse beating myself up and feeling worthless. I doubt they’ll call.
a birthday, a visit from my brother, and loathing of my physique. October 20, 2009
Well it’s been some time since I’ve made a post in this blog so I thought it was time for an update.
On October 10th my mom, dad, and I went to my aunt Denise’s 40th birthday party:
My cousins Tony & Tricia, & me. Tony lives pretty far away south of here and Tricia lives all of the way out in South Dakota so I only see them a few times a year (although that goes for most of my family).
Aunt Amy & my mom.
Aunt Amy, my dad, & aunt Carol.
Some of us ladies: Kristi, Tricia, Amy, Amanda, me, Carol, Denise, & my mom.
Uncle Chuck brought some Brew House beer. That stuff tasted like coffee.
The birthday girl.
My aunt Carol loves to stand and dance on top of furniture. It’s just her thing.
This past Wednesday Craig came home for MEA break. I think he really likes coming home. This is proven by the fact that he has to drive 6 hours each way. I think he gets home sick plus he gets to see the dogs, sleep in his own quiet bed, and eat all he wants.
This is him preparing a bowl of ice cream which he doesn’t get much of up north:
And big news! It stopped raining and the sun came out from hiding! I think it got into the lower 60’s which is waaaay better than the 30’s & 40’s. That more like it! This is how it should feel. I was thinking that Minnesota was skipping fall completely and heading into the longest, darkest, and worst season ever like some sort of cruel shock treatment. (I HATE winter!)
Today I went with my mom to Kohls to see if I could find a pair of jeans that fit since I haven’t bought a new pair in almost 3 years and mine are getting worn out. I tried on 13 pairs and gave up. NONE of them fit me right and I feel like crying. I’ve always hated trying on pants. Once in a blue moon I can actually find a pair that fits and I treasure that special find so very much. This is one of the reasons that I LOVE skirts and dresses. They are so forgiving and help cover up my larger bits that give me so much trouble (hips, butt, & thighs). Plus they are so easy to find the right size and fit into! I wish this was the 40’s or 50’s so I could wear those clothes all of the time.
Halloween Hair October 2, 2009
I was thinking about Halloween costumes and I was thinking that since I don’t have money I should just wear my navy blue 50’s style polka dot dress for a vintage look and I wouldn’t have to buy anything! The only thing I would have to figure out would be my hair. I really don’t want to buy a wig but I have a really hard time styling my hair. It’s so frustrating and frizzy! Even when I get my hair cut the stylist can’t figure out what to do for me. I’ve always wanted to try victory curls and always wondered how to do them so I found this video:
Such a cute hairstyle and she makes it look so easy! It makes me remember how easy it was to do my hair when it was shorter, it does a cute curly flip thing on the ends when it’s shorter. That would be perfect to go along with my dress but I think my hair is too long for it 
This is more of what I was looking for. (I would totally do my hair like this all of the time if I knew how.)
Anyways, I tried rolling some of my hair up like that but it didn’t quite work out, maybe I need something to roll my hair around since it’s so long? Or maybe just more patience? It’s really hard to try this with waist long hair! All of this is making me want to cut my hair to shoulder length just so I can do cute stuff to it but I’m trying to resist!
While looking around at videos on youtube I also found this girl:
http://www.youtube.com/user/StrawberryKoiVintage
She has lots of cute vintage tips and tutorials, plus her blog is very cute. This girl has serious style!
