oh hello, it's been a while!

So, life has been happening and it's crazy. I'm in my final semester of high school, and have already been accepted into some colleges. I've been job hunting. I've been working my butt off to get great grades. I've tried new things! I've had sushi and went to a Steampunk Gala and am getting back into art. I have lots of ideas for posts here, too!

my steampunk costume from the gala, jan 26th

tea time!

 I got some yummy new loose-leaf teas today from the local tea shoppe, so I'm very happy! I've only tried the raspberry so far, but it's lovely.

victorian winter photoshoot!

slumber party!

silliness and pizza and disney movies. an amazing time! (also crazy faces....)

sneak peek: victorian winter photoshoot

I had an amazing time yesterday with my beautiful group of cousins prancing through the snow. They were wearing Victorian-esque winter costumes, and I had my camera around my neck. Afterwards, we had pizza, movies, and a sleepover. It was amazing! I'm going to post the rest of the photos later, but until then- enjoy these (they're my favourites from the bunch)!

2012

While this year wasn't spectacular or new or groundbreaking, I have to say that it was pretty good. I got a new camera to practice photography, read a lot of good books, and drank an embarrassing amount of wine over the summer. I made a new friend, I watched a lot of movies in the theater. I explored different parts of my province. I got a puppy! My drawing skills improved, my hair has grown. I've learned a lot of new and interesting stuff and I like to think I'm a better person than I was.

In 2013, a lot of new and scary things are going to happen. I'm going to finish high school. I'm going to move out of the house into a completely different city. I'm going to university. It's new and scary and I can't wait for it all to happen.

I hope everyone had an amazing 2013, and will have an even better 2013!

presents!

I had a good Christmas in the terms of giving and getting gifts. I'm not really a brag-y kind of person, but I'm really excited about what I received and wanted to share! What did you get for Christmas? I'd love to know!

not pictured: desktop easel, captain america earrings, lego set.