tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39199019317000656612024-03-05T03:44:35.803-08:00the citybirds nestcrafting, biking, diy's, treasure hunting, adventures.. this is my life!cbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14621143547156651330noreply@blogger.comBlogger489125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919901931700065661.post-69813460664488122462013-02-17T18:48:00.001-08:002013-02-17T19:06:53.224-08:00here's what ive been up too...<div id="dE_H" style=";width:100%; height:100%; ;"> Hi friends! Its been a while! Hope all is well. I've been a busy beaver, drawing, tattooing and playing with friends. Life has been good and is overshadowing the tough stuff in life which is always good. Thank you for all your kind and thoughful comments, its so wondering and uplefting to read them! I am feeling more and more confident each time i tattoo and getting less and less intimidated and im always learning new things (what works for me and what doesnt) I am buying supplies and building my little tattoo station for when i start excepting clients, its all soo exciting!<div style="text-align: center;"><img id="imge6293682-0126-4da5-acca-1c30fcc69863" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-D8FxsF4P0Q4/USGWWwJv2aI/AAAAAAAAHtU/GZqEwvJvw10/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" style="height: 857px; width: 640px; "></div><br><div>Here are a three tattoos that i have done on tom. The skull still isnt finished, the books and the arc around it need to be filled in. It was a long day tattooing and tom was done so we called it quits. As an apprenctice, while im tattooing, i still need to do my duties and talk to people when they come in, answer the phone, blah blah blah, so tattoing can take longer then it should sometimes but thats cool. Im just grateful i have the best person to tattoo! He is so supportive and wants me to succeed just as much as i do so its nice that he is so flexible and understanding when i need to stop and take care of clients when they come in.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="imgd38bdbf4-a0b0-4f6d-872a-a077001bf1be" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYa1LmdCcLB1YYSowb18C-ERkUIMdubsfkfo9l38B8sKgSc8o9R_ghn67XJRjIUm1j9ruO9r-xJz870p3803Ce0y0NL7JvaezsP1xdEmszEqtLyxKaQ4cP6Nf8uaEMy0towTdQLF47v0E/" style="height: 478px; width: 640px; "></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="img4d3c55f5-7047-4ca3-a380-14b345069bd1" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ar2roqRZMOw/USGWbEs-eMI/AAAAAAAAHtk/1StCKNcc2B4/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" style="height: 478px; width: 640px; "></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="imge5bfe55c-f095-4939-9488-1674cff3d792" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-NNy0y2g_Azg/USGWeE7ALAI/AAAAAAAAHts/PMSBRWB5HEI/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" style="height: 640px; width: 640px; "></div><br>These two i did last friday. I did just the outline and added kelly-anne's name. Tom loves his sister so much,mit was so sweet. Plus it was my first time doing script and i thought i did a great job! I think i will put the tooth on my thigh and will probably tattoo that myself soon! Ouch! Hehe the teapot came out so great. Tom wasnt sure if he wanted it colored it but i convinced him and will do that at the same time as the tooth, yay<br><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="imgd2450424-29f6-4a56-88b8-d6ae00b7d65a" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-t4jJpFwB8vI/USGWgcI4MeI/AAAAAAAAHt0/VPugQGu819E/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" style="height: 640px; width: 640px; "></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="img0e6b234a-7219-4928-8624-1f3edd81ad19" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hluYGC23cJ0/USGWiIRN7zI/AAAAAAAAHt8/T0NNRY30AKo/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" style="height: 640px; width: 640px; "></div><br><div><span style="text-indent: 80px; ">For those of you who dont follow me on instagram, tom is always posting action shots of me tattooing, here are few :) its so much fun, i love tattooing!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="imgf36a7164-f1ff-4a28-a916-0386444a2bad" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kKRIG5PEUPc/USGWlJRZOsI/AAAAAAAAHuE/P10ZZNFA_4I/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" style="height: 640px; width: 640px; "></div><br><div><span style="text-indent: 80px; ">Oh and in</span><span style="text-indent: 80px; "> other news, it was kelly-anne's birthdat a bit ago and i made her tooth pillows, one for each ofmthe family! Arent they cute!!! Love them!!</span></div><div><span style="text-indent: 80px; "><br></span></div><div><span style="text-indent: 80px; ">Xo,</span></div><div><span style="text-indent: 80px; ">Cb</span></div></div>cbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14621143547156651330noreply@blogger.com89tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919901931700065661.post-62875968469828703502013-02-06T10:16:00.001-08:002013-02-06T10:19:13.066-08:00Memorial: a tattoo!<div id="dE_H" style=";width:100%; height:100%; ;"> Howdy folks! Its been a while. I got sick last week and powered thru it with three days in bed! It felt good to rest and take care of myself but being sick always makes me bit sad and helpless. So many people are sick and said the same thing. I am so glad it is over! I was sad i didnt get to tattoo last week but Tom is letting me tattoo him twice, one on Thursday the next on Friday. Im totally so stoked!<div style="text-align: center;"><img id="imgaf995993-d752-49a6-a53d-27580a697a37" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7cYJc0y_imPRZ4Dl3ZgJbVZHTRr2nisOS4-V2uKWL-Qr3mQ-jGj5UbX4JsKXVLUK67TS6A-rBftUwt290sY2DdoKm9vAM1SkB0UDEtA4_kiIrH8UketrMLFGl4vfG3c9MT2vTIJQ9-YM/" style="height: 640px; width: 640px; "></div><br><div>Im excited to share a custom tattoo design for my friend. Its a memorial tattoo for her dad who passed away 25 years ago. He was a pilot so she wanted something that represented that and was feminine. I added his birthflowers, larkspurs and his initials. She is getting it on her back and i believe soon it will be offcially inked on her! I cant wait to see it and I feel so honored to be a part of something so special.</div><div><br></div><div>Xo,</div><div>cb</div></div>cbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14621143547156651330noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919901931700065661.post-33294175199249857882013-01-27T18:53:00.001-08:002013-01-27T18:53:33.514-08:00Fresh ink<div id="dE_H" style=";width:100%; height:100%; ;"><div style="text-align: center;"> <img id="imgd973e114-c9b6-4e6d-af4d-9afe572e28af" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-iyGjVwVAuwY/UQXoKIsoIvI/AAAAAAAAHss/l5Ec5s43eX4/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" style="height:640px;width:640px;opacity:1;left:380px;top:380px" class="" mvc="false"></div><div></div><br><div>Happy sunday! Oh boy, another hard week, but mostly personal which I wish not to talk about here. Mostly, being an adult is hard so getting a tattoo on friday came at a perfect time! My buddy at the shop did it and I designed it a while ago and have been itching to get it done. I am sooo in love with it. I can't wait to tattoo my floral designs on mu first customer! I tattooed tom last thursday and it went really well, just added some more scallops on his ankle and as soon as those heal i will fill them in. I think this week will be a shaded skull! Im pretty stoked as this will be my first try on shading!!! Yippeee!! I love everything about tattooing as scary as it may be! Sorry, I haven't been around to see what everyone is up to, its been pretty hectic over here but I am gonna make some time this week to make my rounds! Hope everyo e is doing well!<div>xoxoxoxox,</div><div>cb</div></div></div>cbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14621143547156651330noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919901931700065661.post-90257290478961369872013-01-20T18:43:00.001-08:002013-01-20T18:45:19.919-08:00Update!<div id="dE_H" style=";width:100%; height:100%; ;"> well, howdy my fellow internet friends! Its been a while and took a break longer then I thought but I needed it. Last week was kinda tough for me and I just didnt have the energy to post. I've been drawing again non stop and tattooed tom again Friday. Had a great day off and hung out with my bunnies, Kelly Anne and Miss Xanadue Julie. We had a great slumber party, I wish Kelly Anne lived closer so we could hang out all the time. i love my ladies :) <div style="text-align: center;"><img id="img06ebcf53-bee9-48b0-ace6-aeaaa8efd242" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-XAQpzUPtJ_g/UPyrJTfaKZI/AAAAAAAAHsI/cKttvydzpAk/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" style="height: 479px; width: 640px; "></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="imgec10d1d0-3bea-4170-9df6-a13b51f54e66" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-20NtcwZG87M/UPyrL1_Z_VI/AAAAAAAAHsQ/RkPKOfE5oIk/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" style="height: 478px; width: 640px; "></div>Here are some drawings I have been up too. A cute little 70's owl and then later I added a moth that I tattooed on Tom. <br><div><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="img20d9d112-15ab-437d-b8ae-90d24afffb19" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxPqZez8M5FLgdwNUJ2fAd2K30hp_LavnAesLZ2l3bdDSPTCexweTw1khwJexYvHvskoIX0dKxkklTRLRsvT63nHMMq19nnmdXyraioVp3W-lgx7qVV4EU5ZVkXel5ppQs5t2sLZBMolM/" style="height: 640px; width: 640px; "></div><br><div>Our ritual Friday tattoo session went super great. I am feeling sooo much better, feeling super confident and I can see that I am getting better. I have a ways to go until I can take clients but this has been the best one yet. I loved tattooing it and I am beyond thrilled at how it came out! But is aint easy. Anyone who says learning to tattoo is easy, is lying. Its tough stuff. Really, it is. You have to be able to have thick skin, be able to pick yourself up and get back on your feet and keep going. I am so happy with this adventure im going on. Its tough but like they say "what is doesn't kill you only makes you stronger. </div><div><br></div><div>Not sure if I will update later this week. I am wrapping up a drawing for a friend and then starting another one for another friend too. Ill share as soon as I can! Have a great week!!</div><div><br></div><div>Xo,</div><div>cb</div></div>cbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14621143547156651330noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919901931700065661.post-73404275101474006872013-01-06T18:57:00.001-08:002013-01-06T18:58:39.438-08:00drawing, painting, tattooing<div id="dE_H" style=";width:100%; height:100%; ;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="img5142d73f-0b43-4c9b-81af-2b6145573b47" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-S-UN-Ev4Klc/UOo5d88WeLI/AAAAAAAAHrc/xt9gHhisvvk/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" style="height:640px;width:640px;opacity:1;left:380px;top:380px" class="" mvc="false"><br></div> so far 2013 has been pretty sweet. one thing i have been doing a lot lately is drawing. when i have free time, i am drawing now. i love it. what i wantto try doing is for every drawing i do that is my style do a drawing that is a bit more of the style of my tattoo shop. they do mostly black and grey work and realistic which isnt really my thing but i want to learn as much as i can from them while im there. <div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="img09d2eb74-04d0-4a0d-9ee1-2ecff89c50bc" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzveaM_lmq8GIeYBWnMzLG8bLRhKDyV6HJ9A6LRvSOPUpHv49xYzQGBvn8yQZ86ma7dEHdaY3B1WElq_B_UlWoJ2OcAeZeFWN_14GXYL0qBnn9n-ADLlYKMS1HmO-JzsZY1Pu5PEMsZO8/" class="" mvc="false" rotate="16.999237060546875" scale="0.8" style="height:389.2802059650421px;width:520.6422507762909px;opacity:1;left:320px;top:254px"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div>i have been having a great time with my own style. i did my first flash board of moth flowers. i was inspired by a flash board i found while pursuing tumblr of a bunch of weird moths/butterflies so i started sketching uo my own. i had so much fun with it and really love them. i am working on some more at the moment and will share soon.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="img715c8e32-4ea2-45d8-a9e0-cf1692cccfc1" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-sOiMoVwBfv4/UOo5hi58BaI/AAAAAAAAHrs/X9YxxTz2dcU/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" style="height:640px;width:640px"></div><div>i also tattooed tom on friday. its a work in progress, we are adding two more rows of scalps and then shading it in. it was a hard day but i came out of it on top and i learned soooooooo much from that session which is really really good. it was a tough spot to do because its a weird angle to tatttoo at. i thought getting the stencil was gonna be the worst part but it ended up being the easiest part! i was so proud of myself for getting it on the 2nd try. the first was almost good but the back didnt line up but with an awesome trick of using a rubberband to make sure it was straight, i got it just right :) i will be doing another tattoo on friday or thursday which im totally excited about. it is getting less nerve racking each time i pick up the machine, i couldnt be more proud of myself. it looks super easy but man, tattooing is tough stuff and i am so grateful to be able to be doing it!</div><div><br></div><div>xo,cb</div></div></div>cbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14621143547156651330noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919901931700065661.post-13306162754790827812013-01-03T09:52:00.001-08:002013-01-03T09:53:09.591-08:00nye night<div id="dE_H" style=";width:100%; height:100%; ;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="img742e89a8-cd22-419d-967c-18fb766e5f63" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOqQyyiL2RBD9GtZETec74mx6z0kjRvCU0BSncanTdDjJz_Eh_cSArH4ETqsNqlCw05h54ujgPsthl9qzrkYx3wEqSZL2oJEWPuDAUCLnUIqOLPxWUE0cZa8zxRazsFHRtRU_c1m1-5g8/" style="height:640px;width:640px;opacity:1;left:380px;top:380px" class="" mvc="false"><br></div><div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="imgb19a0f73-a3a8-4c54-b27b-8af455785f91" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ROnmc0UwC3k/UOXFNZ1g-KI/AAAAAAAAHrA/ybMbHD97UOo/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" style="height:640px;width:640px"></div><br><div>awww the new year! hope everyone had an awesome time ringing inthe new year. nye was great, we drank pink champage, ate yummy food, had an adult sleep over and made funny faces, good times. it was, as far as i could remember, my first time out on the town on nye. it wasnt as crazy as i thought it was going to be, it was perfect. we had so much fun.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="imgfca934d1-90c3-4580-8440-9d2db4261d90" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-s07BKt01ptM/UOXFQLPgm0I/AAAAAAAAHrI/G0Ss6rSYB8I/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" style="height:640px;width:640px"></div><div>the next morning we got up and shared the most important meal of the day, breakfast. we started the year off right, then tom and i ended the night right by snuggling in bed. good times.</div><div><br></div><div>xo,cb</div></div>cbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14621143547156651330noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919901931700065661.post-80711758038945692422012-12-31T09:21:00.001-08:002012-12-31T09:23:02.366-08:00happy new year!!!!!!<div id="dE_H" style=";width:100%; height:100%; ;"><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="img82ac20e7-3610-4fe3-af38-b29330caa6de" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwqm0qAq6poW5H4Ccu9TDHyf-mbJ4VpvS23DawRgOyV008AXt1tXEe8A7-Do8lLlBxGNjrOUidYdSEZWC2Mx08D8g1sr5W9sM7j4TIikYF_GR3lKPdNKO33byX7cDrl__Fd-Qu768XKVY/" style="height: 500px; width: 500px; "></div><br><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> happy new year's eve! i hope you all have a great time ringing in the new year whatever your plans may be! i am spending it with loved ones, kelly-anne and xanadu julie, i am sooo excited!! i am having a hard time doing my 2012 recap post as not having a proper computer makes it kinda hard but i am still trying! </span><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">i have been thinking a lot about resolutions, well mainly because its hard not to this time of year, everybody is sharing them. i am not sure how i feel about them. all i know is i want to keep being happy and keep going on the track i'm on. 2012 was a great but wierd year for me. it had its ups and downs but when i look back at it, it was the tipping point that finally lead me to where i have been the most happy in years. yea, money is tight and i work two jobs but i am on my way to becoming a tattoo artist and ford me there is nothing better then being able to fullfill this lifelong dream. i am going to try my hardest, keep my chin up and like they say, fake it till you make it! hehe. 2013 looks bright with some money tucked away for a long bike camping adventure, days of surfing, the day i can quit my other job and just be able to do what i love. i hope your 2013 is just as bright and if not brighter. remeber, life is what you make it so take every advantage to make it spectular! see you in 2013!!!!!!!</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Xo,c</span></div></div></div>cbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14621143547156651330noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919901931700065661.post-73478066883532795372012-12-27T09:41:00.001-08:002012-12-27T09:41:42.305-08:00its never too latehiya folks and a late merry christmas to everyone! hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and enjoyed their time with loved ones. we had an excellent time and even got to spend a bit more time with family and took the day off wednesday. it was nice not having to rush back going to work. <br />
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i cant believe that the year is almost over! it seems with each passing year time flies more quickly. this year has been pretty crazy but so many awesome things have happened. i would really like to do a review post and i am gonna get started on that asap. its so nice to look back at all the awesome things we have done. a few things i am excited for 2013 is tattooing more, having a wonderful friend from new zealand come to visit and to enjoy our awesome new camping pads we got for christmas! camping is going to be so luxurious now! can it be summer already? pretty please??? i leave you now with our silly christmas morning family pictures, enjoy!<br />
xo, cb <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIA-9ZlgbEMYCwCUoE20QXjdgunh9T-hefE1uq1FlNShMfsVk-g_lp0PkFhidcI7rntpYwmkqw4OiMmWojvrN1j4FiPzdXFNnHvcRpvB0RCwtt4hyWBzFgyCeq2Pll_0__npmLi0eiR-o/s640/blogger-image--1305475632.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIA-9ZlgbEMYCwCUoE20QXjdgunh9T-hefE1uq1FlNShMfsVk-g_lp0PkFhidcI7rntpYwmkqw4OiMmWojvrN1j4FiPzdXFNnHvcRpvB0RCwtt4hyWBzFgyCeq2Pll_0__npmLi0eiR-o/s640/blogger-image--1305475632.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixYNbkO69NmyhWHlIsmErE6RqA0RMgNxrHAvHaf4VDnDetD5mxTsOonNUI0sLlIxAN5Cl_gyYkf9qQoPmYTOxBPfm5MVpvbhH0wwcqgIrUMaecGKyMxdPaxz9O-NN5Gg1GNpV1Oq_6VpQ/s640/blogger-image-1764247244.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixYNbkO69NmyhWHlIsmErE6RqA0RMgNxrHAvHaf4VDnDetD5mxTsOonNUI0sLlIxAN5Cl_gyYkf9qQoPmYTOxBPfm5MVpvbhH0wwcqgIrUMaecGKyMxdPaxz9O-NN5Gg1GNpV1Oq_6VpQ/s640/blogger-image-1764247244.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQQn8J9Pl3exejUbdJY_rDkUApkk_7HG7qOzjz-usaR5kEZ6vt71w1wTw04ALUSjXHajtfTjBRufqW7PqeXJqsGiVnrPv3Aj3oKjMPGeGLBsOsj4I1S7sjrBxaJEK66SJfa5yUwD7-698/s640/blogger-image--492817036.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQQn8J9Pl3exejUbdJY_rDkUApkk_7HG7qOzjz-usaR5kEZ6vt71w1wTw04ALUSjXHajtfTjBRufqW7PqeXJqsGiVnrPv3Aj3oKjMPGeGLBsOsj4I1S7sjrBxaJEK66SJfa5yUwD7-698/s640/blogger-image--492817036.jpg" /></a></div> <br/><br/><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0lmr_INKvQ24i1YqrRU8VDvBk6ABduac1JV4jdClTYjPpE8HJsR_-3UXTqJ0VO3EVY47cR73M5gDE7nBs2df9Ix6CF9Mi2SsJSeR5QSdUiIMPM2JYz-IpMhJue-xViFzvAy0CAfV5_E4/s640/blogger-image-85158806.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0lmr_INKvQ24i1YqrRU8VDvBk6ABduac1JV4jdClTYjPpE8HJsR_-3UXTqJ0VO3EVY47cR73M5gDE7nBs2df9Ix6CF9Mi2SsJSeR5QSdUiIMPM2JYz-IpMhJue-xViFzvAy0CAfV5_E4/s640/blogger-image-85158806.jpg" /></a></div>cbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14621143547156651330noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919901931700065661.post-13926368334136221512012-12-21T09:48:00.001-08:002012-12-21T10:00:07.068-08:00the goings onsWell, we survived, yay!!!! So glad we did, there was still so much i wanted to do! So im blogging from my ipod ands its kinda funky but here are the things i have been up to!<br />
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Got tattooed, again! always in a constant state of healing :( but i am so close to being done!<br />
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Went and did ifly, the best experience i have had in a long time! I want to go again!!! Any takers?<br />
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I have been drawing like mad! Here are some doodles from my sketch book. I will be painting these as soon as i can.<br />
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So since blogging is getting more difficult i am finding instagram and twitter to be sooo more my speed at the moment. You can find me at @citybirdsnest. <br />
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Have a great weekend!!<br />
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here are a few details of what i have been wearing the past week!<br />
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a new striped sweater with the cutest little polar bear. topped it off with a little lace faux collar and a thrifted green velvet jacket :)<br />
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i wore this on a date night with my sister-in-law to go see the last twilight movie, it was bitter sweet. the skirt i love, got it thrifting a bit a go and the shirt i got at a local surf shop. i call it my creepy surfer dude shirt :)<br />
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i stopped at the thrift store the other day and found a super cute disty polka dress and a pair of boots i haven wanting! i love when magical things await you at the thrift store :) plus my sad little wallet loves it even more :)</div>
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i always love a good band tee and one of my all time favorite bands is led zeppelin <3 p="p"><!--3--><!--3--></3><br />
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i love stripes but really really need to stop buying them. i haven't been able to pull off the stripe top, stripe skirt look either.</div>
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have a great rest of the week!<br />
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cbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14621143547156651330noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919901931700065661.post-5154686714495918832012-12-10T01:30:00.000-08:002012-12-10T01:30:02.102-08:00bits and bobs<div id="dE_H" style="height: 100%; width: 100%;">
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man, the weekends over so quickly, how did that happen? boooo....not much has been happening over here. im still doing what im doing. however, friday was slow at the tattoo shop so i added some more tattoos to my right hand. i love symmetry and was going to do my left hand but tom convinced me not to and to do other designs on my left hand...smart man. one of the many reasons i keep him around ;)<br />
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i have been keeping up on my flash. i did a few lady heads but man, hair is hard. im getting it but i need to practice a few more times before i move onto my own designs. either way, im having a great time.</div>
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speaking of my own flash, i did my own version of a traditional kitty. i love it! both tom and i want to get it tattooed soon :) i have started signing my artwork too, which i haven really done in a while, it felt good to do that especially on something that is my own work :)</div>
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cbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14621143547156651330noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919901931700065661.post-74880288588421168602012-12-05T01:00:00.000-08:002012-12-05T01:00:07.143-08:00she believed she could....hey wonderful people!<br />
i was pleasantly surprised this weekend to receive an email from one of my clients...remember this <a href="http://thecitybirdsnest.blogspot.com/2012/08/its-back.html">tattoo design</a>?<br />
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well, she finally got it and i love how it turned out! i love when clients send me pictures!! sam, my tattoo artist, actually did it and she did a wonderful job! i know she had wanted color and i typically charge extra for that so i just did the line drawing. for clients, i like just doing the line work because it allows the tattoo artist to make it their own. it is also fun to see what they add to my designs. i can't wait though to do my very first design on my first paying client, oh what an amazing day that will be!<br />
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reading this quote really hits home for me and it sheds a new light for me...it makes me so happy...if i could tell anyone a bit of advice, its to follow your dreams and believe in yourself 100%.<br />
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have a great day!<br />
xo,<br />
cbcbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14621143547156651330noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919901931700065661.post-63174841155368241422012-12-03T01:30:00.000-08:002012-12-03T01:30:01.647-08:00leaps and bounds<div id="dE_H" style="height: 100%; width: 100%;">
howdy folks! first and for most, how was everyones weekend? i am not gonna beat around the bush, mine, fantastic....here is why.....<br />
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i got my tattoo machine last week, i've named him bob and we have become very intimate very fast. he is amazing, even more so then i thought. when i got to the shop wedensday i felt like a kid at christmas, i tore that box up like it was nothing and reveled in bob's beauty. so far he is steady, reliable and all around bad ass. i am in love! </div>
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the reason for our quick intimacy is...well, i tattooed human skin for the first time! not gonna lie, was nervous, <i>real</i> nervous but thankfully tom was my victim for my first tattoo. my buddy and mentor, erik was there to help guide me and cheer me on. it was awsome having him there. the first line i made was scarey, it felt so much different then the melon or pig skin, <i>obviously</i>, its real human skin, but in a way it was soo much easier and felt better then practicing. </div>
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tom and i had been discussing what he wanted to get and an eye was his idea. the lower leg is a great place to start because the skin is tightier making it easier for learning. tom and i have a design for his legs in the works so the eyeball is just the begining, im soooobeyond stoked. they are not perfect but for my first time, i couldnt be happier with the result. what i learned that day far exceeded the final product.</div>
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at first i was just going to do one eye but it felt so good after the first one that i wanted to do another and tom was totally down. i cant even really describe how i felt other than, i know more then ever, this is it for me. pushing myself and getting this far has really shown me that i want this more then ever. i knew that deep down i was gonna do a good job, as unhumble as that sounds, but i didnt know that the feeling after the first one was gonna be, I WANT MORE, MORE! it felt almost natural albeit the first line was scarey as hell but after a few lines it wasnt human skin anymore, just another canvas for my artwork. writing this is even making me tear up because for the first time in my life, i feel i am finally achieving what i have always wanted for myself, to be an artist. i still have such a long way to go and more confidence to build but i know i am heading down the right path. life right now is pretty sweet and i can't thank tom enough for helping take such a tremendous leap into a pretty awesome furture!</div>
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cbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14621143547156651330noreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919901931700065661.post-719416125633854642012-11-28T08:17:00.001-08:002012-11-28T08:17:44.559-08:00outfits of instagram<div id="dE_H" style=";width:100%; height:100%; ;"> i can i say that i love instagram (<i>@citybirdsnest</i>) at first i was'nt sure about it but since life has been so crazy it has been so much fun to be able to keep up with my friends and also a fun way to show off my crafts, outfits and my tattoo world. i have been missing outfit posts a lot and instagram makes it so easy! here are a few outfits of my instagram!<div style="text-align: center;"><img id="img0cdba36f-a199-451c-9e43-f8d0e0974c12" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-y99O9imXdq4/ULY4-OnJiUI/AAAAAAAAHUI/XEjblw8mwLI/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" style="height:500px;width:500px"></div>it got really cold right after thanksgiving, it finally feels like winter. i have been loving adding pins to my outfits, such a fun new accessory that i don't normally do, i meani wear pins on my jackets and coats but never on my actual outfits, doesthat make sense?<div style="text-align: center;"><img id="img242ad454-06b3-47ee-b47e-d150a6d7d984" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX7LbcBP3jA71r0RQE0LXvuAFCH8CQS8QDRQIBQRmUZHglJbdS0qPznecFi-6vsMwvDo1OTQNteEsMMDOxXOTTibDjQBMLRyUOZU4qUnlYnHQfv8ucdxsYFoZrfRIfXB7RhZIWEMKMENc/" style="height:431px;width:500px;opacity:1;display:inline;background-color:transparent;border-style:none;box-shadow:none" class=""></div><div style="text-align: left;">im obssessed with yellow and mint. i got a pair of mint tights and it really has opened up a whole new world for me. i love dressing so bright during winter, helps with S.A.D., hehehe</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="imga95e7c95-0e54-4f7f-8775-db8647b6920f" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnAg2TDyDnHxNxyI0Hiy4B0YXQ19gXcFzmTn060kwx2fissIg1fH6nyVCrTppQYOPhSIhuRLR0mOAZQSap_i1XZj2N2Foca79Tu5Lwd1aI-kuVcr9uZjcrsHREZavXWTwwgTCT0wWG0Xk/" style="height:500px;width:500px"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="img0673940c-959e-41d4-b711-defc720ec657" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-njdqTcgmoLc/ULY5Fn3o8_I/AAAAAAAAHUg/XoQEiiCSMl8/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" style="height:500px;width:500px"></div><div style="text-align: left;">i loved this outfit so much! i hadn't worn this dress in so long, i have a hard time pairing it with cardigans because of the neckline but a white quater sleeve shirt did the trick and made it perfect for winter. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="img6fab93b0-8e29-4559-9f0f-2d0547c25be8" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRg3EoEKDB2oHD9dPqsnXBhCkx6IB-raqMy468GuQDHdAlddjpQz8qp3h9qo8-_Greti3N8e4yPfyxLJskpMCZLI2o5bLrGdd-hjG42Gqptus2fqZKPEUydjzua2F4b_xnUyPNmaRtkQo/" style="height:500px;width:500px"></div><div style="text-align: left;">another yellow and mint combo but paired with brown. i love my custom mountain dress made from a pillow case, it makes me so happy :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="imgc8de7c06-582f-4ccd-b4fd-962bad127be1" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji-OP6RgUxlc62ymUDKK-wCmMnqDJI1EUal18Qp1SBOJfRUa0BELDotIO4u59Nr9Z-ro-B75wBDZn-6aAn9QhXa8WozAlp_gvNbvRwUOKe5gmQxDCaaGLvfCrrCeToVhyD6J4QvSLcq5w/" style="height:500px;width:500px;opacity:1;left:310px;top:310px" class="" mvc="false"></div>i wore this to the tattoo shop, if you haven't noticed already i love yellow! hahah, wear it alot i guess. can i tell you how much i love these socks? they are the shit, after the end of the day these tights were toast so i bought 2 more because i love them much! <div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;">if your on instagram, lets be friends @citybirdsnest!</div><div style="text-align: left;">xo,cb</div><br><br></div><p><br><a href="http://www.bewriteapp.com"><img src="http://bewriteapp.com/iblogwithbewrite.gif" alt="I blog with BE Write" style=""></a></div>cbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14621143547156651330noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919901931700065661.post-61044096574584880722012-11-26T07:45:00.000-08:002012-11-26T07:45:02.390-08:00over the weekend<div id="dE_H" style="height: 100%; width: 100%;">
hello, hello! well, i had a fantastic 3 days off! heading to work sunday was a bit painful, i was sad to leave family and i am sure gained a few pounds from the non-stop eatng fest but we had such wonderul memories from our thanksgiving weekend. here is a bit how it went...<br />
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thanksgiving! we were in charge of the turkey this year, everything turned out amazing. since this is the 4th year we have been doing it on our own, we have finally got it down, dinner was perfect! i was so thankful for wearing a loose fitting skirt so i could really pack that food in.</div>
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we had lots of nugget time. clementine does this thing where she loads things on top of you <i>(im not sure if she has an actual name for this game</i>) but last year tom was her victim and she kept putting sunglasses on his face. this year it was my turn :) she kept stuffing toys into every little possible nook and cranny. she is the cutest. </div>
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friday was tom's birthday so the whole family headed out to breakfast and had some more turkey :D then we played 9 innings of baseball with a huge group of dudes. the team i was on won, there was even a trophy and i even hit the ball TWICE and got to first base!!!</div>
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when we got home, the most amazing cake was awaiting tom! kelly-anne handmade a burger cake, it was AMAZING! almost too amazing to eat because it was just soooo cool looking! friends came over later and we laughed, drank and danced. i was over the moon that tom had the best day ever. it made me so happy that he had such an awesome birthday and i could not have planned it better!</div>
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cbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14621143547156651330noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919901931700065661.post-28485718549631115942012-11-21T02:30:00.000-08:002012-11-21T02:30:04.856-08:00thankfuloh boy oh boy oh boy! tomorrow is turkey day (<i>for those of us that celebrate it).</i> this year has really made me take a step back and be so thankful for the things and people i have in my life.<br />
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i am so thankful for my family, my friends (<i>online and in everyday life</i>) and this wonderful path i am heading on. i hope you all have a wonderful day tomorrow and remember, to wear something with an elastic waistband ;O<br />
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cbcbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14621143547156651330noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919901931700065661.post-54154354623462971762012-11-19T07:44:00.000-08:002012-11-19T07:44:25.500-08:00flash<div id="dE_H" style="height: 100%; width: 100%;">
happy monday! this is one of the greatest weeks because 1) thanksgiving, the grestest holiday, is on thursday, 2) its tom's birthday friday and 3) maybe the most important of them all, i get three whole beautiful days off. like a mini holiday....joy :)<br />
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this last friday at the tattoo shop was probably the most fun i have had since being there. the shop was busy, it was raining outside and i learned how to paint tradition tattoo flash. i felt like i was actually a tattoo artist and one of my favorite things is tattoo flash art. its so cool and it always looks awesome.</div>
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since ive been there i have wanted to start making flash and my buddy and co-worker, erik, my wanted to show me how to do it. i was stoked. he set up and did a demenstration. since i am familiar with watercolors and use them, it looked pretty easy and it ended up being mucher easier then i thought. i had a few things i had copied from a sailor jerry book and used his orginal drawings as reference. since i am learning how american traditinal tattoo design is shaded it is always best to copy and learn how it is done and then you can take what you learned and apply it to your own designs. this is my favorite process and american traditonal tattoo flash is some of my favorite tattoo design. i can't wait how to learn the mexican style the other guys at the shop do, yay!</div>
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cbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14621143547156651330noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919901931700065661.post-68857304338552148542012-11-15T21:26:00.001-08:002012-11-15T21:26:11.947-08:00its been a while.....<div id="dE_H" style=";width:100%; height:100%; ;"> ...since i last crafted. wow, actually, i really cant remeber when i did last craft or what it even was, it has been that long. i miss it so much but there hasnt been much time for it. uh, like sewing, oh man, do i miss sewing. i have been dreaming of making some skirts. someday soon i will sew and that day will be sweet. i have been getting the itch to make so while visting kelly-anne a few weekends ago i stopped at michaels and got some stud earrings and we were gonna make earrings and stuff out of femo <i>(oh, by the way you should all check out her etsy shop, she has the cutest hair clips, EVER!</i>) well, we never got around to crafting so when i got home i went and bought some femo.<div></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="imgcd839ee8-3b53-47ce-9c38-3cb58e3948ab" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-OXRohKPRpHU/UKXOR4MrAZI/AAAAAAAAHOo/ESpEPVD8wDE/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" style="height:640px;width:640px"></div><div>i knew exactly what i wanted to make. i forgot how much playing with clay is. i bought more clay then i needed so i have a bunch more. i have a few more ideas which i am gonna try out. these are gonna make great gifts, i cant wait!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="img7e3e3874-30bd-4aa2-8acb-567bd75e5ac4" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-2RMrZ2AR94A/UKXOVANvCqI/AAAAAAAAHOw/sRUe1AhPmu0/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" style="height:478px;width:640px;opacity:1" class=""></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="img008b022e-5283-4c95-9a57-e9724249120e" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-HnvWscY_0VY/UKXOXxMnHiI/AAAAAAAAHO4/O-3vHGseuR4/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" style="height:478px;width:640px"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="img78fd9981-3af7-481b-85ed-7f415cb29761" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAHyNJfGnf0Olagwdwga4fWBZCSy4pcDSgWld8NF0UGkfEOCy79dNMIY4zJoGWACmOqk-hztT8_JBsZ3kLwf0lq5rBHHugGFAdu4stm0JqpLrV2yDdFOc_0t1qL5TKEdk_QLpKw2NKSdI/" style="height:478px;width:640px"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="img012ff371-c46c-4edf-ab13-dd980fdcab94" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-kJV2weAOlRU/UKXOcZReHiI/AAAAAAAAHPI/C0RoD4AT4Wc/%25255BUNSET%25255D.jpg" style="height:478px;width:640px;opacity:1;left:380px;top:299px" class="" mvc="false"></div><div style="text-align: center;">this is how they turned out. i have been wanting some kitty earrings soo badly but havent seen any. these were super fun to make and they came out exactly as i had imagined. i am going to make an eye ball, a bunny and a fox. what else should i try or what other color kitties should i make?</div><div> </div><div>Xo,</div><div>cb</div><div><br></div><div>p.s. im on instgram now!! @citybirdsnest</div><div><br></div><p><br><a href="http://www.bewriteapp.com"><img src="http://bewriteapp.com/iblogwithbewrite.gif" alt="I blog with BE Write" style=""></a></div>cbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14621143547156651330noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919901931700065661.post-79240201404927717482012-11-12T07:23:00.000-08:002012-11-12T07:23:36.135-08:00a bit of fresh air<div id="dE_H" style="height: 100%; width: 100%;">
hi lovelies! how was everyones weekend? these days my one day off is short but always sweet. we were uncertain if the weather was going to cooporate with us so we had two plans laid out and we were very excited that we woke up to clear and sunny skies. plus it was warm day out too. we headed out to get ourselves a hardy breakfast and then drove north to mount tamalpais to do a vit of hiking. since tattooing we have been limited on the adventures which i havent gotten used to yet and i miss them. i miss the excerise and invigurating feeling they give me. but it is all worth it and when things settle down it will be as they were...but even better because i will be tattooing!!!!<br />
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tom frequently rides his bike up the mountian but has never hiked it and i have never been to mt tam so we thought it was about time to do so. it was perfect. since i only have one day off i try and make it count. i do however need a day where i am just a slug but this saturday was anything but that. </div>
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it felt so good to breath the cool mountian air to feel my muscles work and to get a little sweaty (<i>there was however a bit more heavy breathing then i would have liked</i>). the views were AMAZING! it was so clear out you could see the entire bay. so worth it to climb to the top and just have your breath taken away.</div>
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near the top there is a tiny inn and tom and i have wanted to go for our anniversary this year but never got around to actually going. the inn is so cute. they have tine little cabins with no electricity, a shared outhouse and a little porch. i feel in love so we are going to book a night or two because i need a little getaway desperately. and it will be so nice to be away from everything and just enjoy lifes simplicities. i can't wait!!!! </div>
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cbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14621143547156651330noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919901931700065661.post-57081883846774272382012-11-07T01:30:00.000-08:002012-11-07T01:30:01.530-08:00hummingbird: a tattoo design!hello beautiful people! today i have another custom drawing for you. this was for my best friends sister. she sent me an image of a hummingbird she saw and wanted me to add some flowers around it. she is getting it on the inside of her bicep so i couldn't go too big. i ended up tweaking the hummingbird she sent me a bit so that it flowed a bit better.<br />
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she should be getting the tattoo soon and i hope her artist doesn't change too much of the design. one of the things i find hard right now is that since i am doing everything over the internet i can't proper measure people so when they do take my designs in to get tattooed there is going to be some tweaking and moving of things. most people understand that. when i start tattooing myself that won't be an issue anymore :) i have a few updates about that, which i will post about soon. i am so excited! i am improving each time which instead of being hard on myself i am encouraging myself and able to see the improvements rather then see the negative. i think as an artist that can be really hard. either way i am happy and keeping my chin up!<br />
xo,<br />
cbcbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14621143547156651330noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919901931700065661.post-31550942080247695532012-11-05T07:25:00.000-08:002012-11-05T07:25:03.015-08:00throwback<div id="dE_H" style="height: 100%; width: 100%;">
happy monday! what a great weekend! finally got tattooed but still have maybe 3 more sessions until it is completely finished, uh! so much more pain to endure still. my poor little thigh, its worth it though, it will be awesome when im done! In other news, tom and i had a really great day off together. the weather was warm, we had yummy food and enjoyed a trip to the thrift store (<i>always a good day when thrifting is involved</i>) and then had a date night!!!!!!<br />
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before our date night could start though, we had to clean up gladys, she was a mess! we de-cluttered her, vacuumed and washed down her windows because folks...we were going to a drive-in movie!!! it was my first time ever going and it was sooo much fun!!! i only want to watch movies in the back of our bug! So much fun and our little car is the best place to snuggle, down some popcorn and sip on yummy beer. </div>
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after the bug was cleaned up, it was time to get all dressed up for our date! since the computer has been broken i havent really taken pictures with our camera but we found a way that is working for us right now. it was so much fun to take these pictures since we havent done it in so long. i made tom take a picture because he was lookin' <i>real real </i>good.</div>
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well we headed off, found the perfect place to put the car, grabbed some popcorn and got settled in to watch hotel transylvania. it was super cute, we laughed and had so much fun. i know we will be coming back to watch the new 007 movie, cause it is soooo much cheaper then going to a theater and not to mention so much more fun! eep best date in a long while!!! i want to relive it again!!</div>
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cbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14621143547156651330noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919901931700065661.post-79592625885598511432012-11-01T01:30:00.000-07:002012-11-01T01:30:01.971-07:00holy batman!<div style="text-align: center;">
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hi! hope everyone had an awesome halloween! this time of year always makes me wish we lived in a different area so we could get trick-or-treaters. our house is so far off the rode that it is kinda creepy and dark to go to the back where we live :( one day we will get them and it will be so much fun!<br />
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this last weekend the tattoo shop was having a party and boy do they know how to throw a party. One of the best i have gone to in a while. black lights, glow sticks, a dj dresses as a banana. good times.<br />
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it was fun hanging out with my co-workers outside of work even though it was at work. it made me love the guys i work with even more because they are truly such nice people and pretty awesome. there are always people hanging out at the shop and it was one of those parties that had such a great vibe because everyone wanted to be there and have fun together. the teletubbies were the hit of the party though. its always fun to see grown men in full costume.<br />
Xo,cbcbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14621143547156651330noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919901931700065661.post-34673672265103940022012-10-30T01:00:00.000-07:002012-10-30T01:00:13.107-07:005 important thingshello. hope everyone is enjoying their week. my friend kiley over at <a href="http://www.letitberawphotography.blogspot.com/">let it be raw photography</a> posted this wonderful post about the 5 important things to her and i loved it so much that i wanted to do it too. so here we go!<br />
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<b>1. family & friends</b><br />
i dont know what i would do if i didnt have my friends and family. having support no matter what is what keeps me going. knowing that they will always be there for me when i most need them and that they love me for me. that feels good know that you have that and it is truly important to show them how much you appreciate their love too.<br />
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<b>2. laughing</b><br />
who doesnt love to laugh. it really is the best medicine. it makes the bad things go away and it makes you take a step back and remember not to take things too seriously. without laughter life would be pretty boring. i love making silly faces and laughing at my self, its humbling.<br />
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<b>3. being creative</b><br />
i have always needed this outlet. i would be lost without it. even if it wasnt my career i would still need to have a creative outlet, its just who i am. now that i am pursuing a life of being a tattoo artist, i finally feel like i have found my creative home. i feel like i have been searching for so long to find it and it feels great to finally find it. it will be a hard road but i know so rewarding for me, my future and tom. i could not be happy<br />
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<b>4. adventuring</b><br />
i love going on adventures. from surfing, hiking, biking or even trying a new cuisine. it is another thing that i have always loved and has always been a part of me. im lucky to be able to share this with someone. if we cannt go out to an adventure, trying new food is the next best thing. we are really open when it comes to food and we are lucky that we live in an area that offers so many types of food. we havent really gone on any recently because of all the changes in the past two months but we do have one planned in november. trying new things opens your mind, teaches things about yourself that you may never have known and it helps you push yourself.<br />
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<b>5. reading</b><br />
i love getting lost in a book. stories are so magical no matter what type of platform it is whether is be a movie, a show or a book. for me i prefer a book.reading about others lives and putting myself in the story. i love where my imagination takes me and how much i can get caught up in it. they often feel like friends and rereading a favorite book is like visiting an old friend. books are timeless no matter how old i get, i will always be reading. mostly fiction cause im a nerd and love wizards, witches and dwarves :)<br />
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if you wanna take part in this link up and let me know! i look forwarding to reading it!<br />
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xo,<br />
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<br />cbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14621143547156651330noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919901931700065661.post-86719018955699528922012-10-28T20:56:00.002-07:002012-10-28T20:56:56.315-07:00want to smash all the thingsim frustrated. the mobile platform for blogger sucks on the ipad and it can be really hard to put a post together so right now i just want to run away and live with rainbow brite and all her rainbow friends and ride unicorns all day. please and thank you.<br />
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