- Music: The Kills - Murdermile
It’s what it looks like. I’m designing sites again. Not Multiply, though. I’m currently working on my sister’s blog and a proper online shop for Pretty Oddity. I’m also updating and constructing my portfolio, which will tentatively be called, surprise, surprise, Project Prettify. The folks who know about the blip I made at Multiply would know about Project Prettify and the ginormous impression it left. It’s a lucky name, and I’m not letting it go just yet.
Speaking of portfolios, I’m rather liking dA’s new Portfolio Feature. It’s a lot like Carbonmade, only better. They’re doing a lot of great things for their users, so I think they deserve a lot of thanks. And cake. Nine of them.

Wishing dA a wonderful 9th birthday. Back to work with me.
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I was craving for cookies a few days ago, so I went on a cookie-making frenzy. With crochet thread, my favorite ingredient (not really). Anyways, I still want the real ones, but the crafting did help a lot. Also, I did write the patterns this time, so I can make more! Woot!

Mint and Strawberry Cream-filled Chocolate Cookies.

Oreo Cookie

Blueberry and Strawberry Dodgers
Made these while listening to Vienna Teng and enjoying vanilla tea. Ooh, the bliss.
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- Music: Vienna Teng - Kansas
It’s the spot beside me that he’s supposed to occupy.

I miss him so much.
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- Music: The Ramones - I Wanna Be Sedated
After two years of doing absolutely nothing for the mop I have for hair, I finally got a haircut. Mom ordered me to get one, so it’s not like I could do anything about it, but I’m happy.

I’m too dorky to be a cute little schoolgirl. And that’s my sister’s arm behind me.
Anyways, it’s definitely better than the dead muppet I was sporting until yesterday. And the fiancé likes it. And to show that he wasn’t BSing, he FINALLY got a new webcam. I knew I missed the man, but I didn’t realize exactly how much until I saw him again. I has a big happy.
And I still craft. I revised my Japanese Christmas Cake pattern. The first one looks a bit like an attacked eyeball. This one looks a bit more convincing.

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- Music: Vienna Teng - Antebellum

I am extremely late, but I’ve finally listened to Vienna Teng’s new album Inland Territory.
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Good Lord, this woman has gems for songs. The musical arrangements have been made even richer, her vocals are as enchanting as ever, and her lyrics, perhaps even more than it did before, stir the soul. I’m actually still in *gasp* mode, so I am in absolutely no condition to critique and give a proper review without squealing like a rabid schoolgirl.
Vienna Teng, being the genius of analogies that she is, managed to make the lyrics of all the songs in this album appear somewhat war-themed but actually describe various battles of the heart. The songs depict the challenges of living life to the fullest, dealing with a broken family, finding your soulmate, and all sorts of battles that are not unheard of but not really pondered upon much by most. And they are all performed beautifully. Even if you don’t get the tasty little metaphors sandwiched between each verse, you’ll still enjoy the layers and layers of lush, indulgent sound. Tracks I recommend are The Last Snowfall, Antebellum, Kansas, Stray Italian Greyhound, No Gringo, and St. Stephen’s Cross. Playing Vienna Teng songs loudly is recommended.
I’m gonna enjoy this some more. With tea. Mmm.
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