Texts From Avonlea

While researching for my latest A of GG posts, I stumbled across this tumblr: Texts From Avonlea. It essentially juxtaposes modern day text messaging with characters from Anne of Green Gables. I think the author puts it best when she says, "The more of these I do, the more I realize that these characters could totally be transplanted to a modern college dorm setting and not really have to change all that much." Some of these really made me laugh:

Best of all she accepts submissions! So of course then, I got inspired to do some of my own! Check them out. 

I just realized that I sort of misunderstood how this works. I didn't know the texts were from TextsFromLastNight! Silly me. I invented my own texts and put them to the photos... but to be fair these are totally texts I would send to my BFF and in fact I did send the Titanic one. Here's a couple I did correctly though- it's never to late. Ha!

Uplifting

Here's a fun one for Monday. National Geographic attempted to make a real life 'Up' balloon house!

300 weather balloons! The house flew at 10,000 ft for about an hour! Amazing. I love that they made this whimsy a reality. You can read more on their blog.

Mexico Mix

I am on the eve of my trip to Mexico today and I am so excited. Sadly, you will have to be without my posts for awhile. I return 7/7/11 so you probably won't hear from me until then but when I get back I will have lots of fun pictures to share. For now, you can pretend you are in Mexico with me by listening to this little YouTube mix I put together! Have a good two weeks and an awesome 4th of July!

Mobile Friendly Me!

Hi All!

Just a quick note today. Did you notice my blog is now mobile friendly? It makes it super easy to read these very words on your smart phones. You can read me on the go now! Here is a cartoon in honor of this new development:

Via

The Time of the Gemini

Today is my boyfriend's birthday! So close to mine, I know, that can only mean one thing- that we are both Geminis! How does a Gemini/Gemini couple stay sane you wonder? I'm not sure but one thing is true, we never get bored of each other! We have been together a little over 3 years and though we do get overwhelmed by the huge array of ever-changing interests we both possess, we always manage to find each other again.

I think in this past year alone we have considered: moving to the Philippines to become soap opera stars, joining the peace corps together, traveling through Europe for 2 months (just because), moving to Maui, starting a backyard apiary... and those are just the plans we made together! Both of us are trying to figure out what career path we want to be on. Tim just decided he wants to look into being a nurse or a PA instead of a fire fighter and I am toying with the idea of costume design. Life is hard but I am so glad I have Tim!

Are there any other Gemini/Gemini couples out there? I think Natalie Portman and her new hubby are. I wonder how it works for other duos?

Just Couture My Throat!

Have I told you all yet that Elie Saab's 2011 Couture is making me want to die? It is soooo dreamy and gorgeous I can barely handle it. Oh, to have a reason AND thousands of dollars to spend on one of these or ALL of these dresses! You might want to set a bowl under your chin in case you drool while looking at these.

I am obsessed with that dusty pink color. I think I might need to come to terms with the fact that my favorite color is actually pink even though when I say it out loud it makes me feel like a 7 year old girl.

A Monthly Moment

I don't know if I can muster a post this morning. It's my time of the month and I am feeling a little lackluster so I will just leave you with this bit of femenism. I love it.

Hey Baby, What's Your Sign?

I love this astrology themed photoshoot from Vogue via Jezebel. My two favorite are Cancer and Taurus although I am a Gemini. The Gemini one is kind of boring though. I feel that something waay more creative could have been done. Oh well.

Have some fun and read your horoscope today!

And The Winner Is...

When I first read this I thought it said, "Are you a big weiner?" and made me laugh. Then I realized what it really said and it reminded me that it is time to announce the winner of my contest from last week.

This contest was supposed to boost my ego but it turns out only 6 people entered. Good new for my entrants though, that means you have a 1/6 chance of winning the personalized portrait of yourself and as you can see it is a much sought after prize. It's okay, you'll be laughing when I post your portrait up here and it rules more than anything. Everyone will be sorry they did not enter the contest and you can throw it in their faces.

So, who, you say, is this glorious winner?

Congrats to ALLEGRA! You are my contest winner!

Thank you to everyone who entered and for all your lovely comments. Look for Allegra's portrait in the coming weeks and prepare to be jealous.

Weekend Update: I found a baby hummingbird!

Found this little one in my garden yesterday after work. Some crows were trying to get her and the mom could not do anything about it. Also, my cat was next in line so I scooped up the babe and took her in for the night. We fed her sugar water and we also dissolved a little bit of a hard boiled egg yolk in it for protein. This morning she seemed much better and was able to fly around the house!

So, we took her back to the spot where we found her and watched while she called for her mom. Finally, mama arrived and began to feed her. Yay! Reunited and feels so good. Here a video:


Untitled from Hilary Kearney on Vimeo.

Dream, dream, dream

Today my body is at work but my soul is here:

You're So Vain, You Probably Think This Contest's About You.

I think I'll have a little fun today. I know other blogs give away gift cards, designer bags and stuff like that but I am going to give away something a little more interesting (at least I hope so!)

I am going to give away a personalized piece of art, a portrait of you drawn by me! It is a prize that embraces human vanity. You get to have your image glorified as art forever and I get to act like a piece of my art is some great prize.

Here's how it works, become a follower of my blog and leave a comment below telling me how fabulous you think I am. Then, I will do a random drawing and announce the winner. The winner will need to submit a couple of photos, answer a few questions and then I will draw portrait based on that and mail it to the lucky guy or gal!

You could also choose to ruin the whole vanity theme of the contest by selflessly opting to have a portrait done of someone else you know like your friend, lover or cat.

Contest ends Sunday night at 10PM PST. I will announce the winner on Monday.

Here are some of my drawings, so you know what you are in for.

I'll probably use color though. Here is a recent portrait I did of a friend:

And this is what she looks like!

High Diving Horses

Good Morn, Zombies!

I don't have much to say today but I will say this: The Atlantic City high diving horse act is probably the coolest thing ever!

Amazing. I wish I could see this. Hell, I wish I could do it!

African Butterflies!

Dear Zombies,

I am obsessed with this fabric! Where can I get it? I saw this chair on the Anthro website and  ever since I have been dreaming of reupholstering my couch with it...

I have been looking and looking and all I found was this dress made from a duller version of it.

My friend is in Africa, maybe he will magically find it for me there? Hint Hint...