so lately, ive really been getting into a lot of DIY stuff. for those of you who dont know DIY means do it yourself! lol. i mean, the whole of idea of putting something together that is totally yours, totally unique, totally original is just awesome. and this doesnt have to be a huge art project, it can be something simple like making your own phone covers or t shirts or sweaters. i mean, the feeling of accomplishment is worth it enough, but then the end product just makes it even better!
ive been reading this book, its call Home Rockanomics by Heidi Minx, and it shows you how to do lots of DIY with clothes, gifts, home stuff, and food! i never really thought of it before, but cooking your own meals from scratch is big time DIY! i am def a food person! i love cooking and baking and making my own recipies for stuff, or taking tradicional recipies and putting a good old amy twist on it (which usually means adding more cheese!). but seriously, this book is awesome. it covers things from pegging your own pants to making picture frames to baking a mean vegan chocolate cake! and it is made specifically for people on a budget, like most people are these days, especially college kids like me. its awesomeness.
my newest ideas for DIY
1. Making my own sweater...yesterday i accidentally got some white paint on my black sweater during art class. at first, i was angry bc this is my favorite black sweater, but then i was like..HEY..im adding character to this sweater, making it my own. so, hopefully next week, me and my buddy jared are gonna spruce it up a bit. i really wanna stencil in the word "beware" on the back of it. maybe add a trim...cheetah print perhaps. ??
2. Pegging my sisters pantalones...some have heard the stories ive told about my sister, and basically the conclusion is when it comes to domestics, she sucks! lol. i cook and do other stuff for her, even though i am 4 years younger! so, i want to peg some of her pants since all the pants she buys are too long on her (we are both living with salvadorian dwarfism!).
3. Make my own borscht/chili/casule recipe. i good warm hearty soup that tastes awesome! but i want to add chunks of beef, and loads of veggies, and tortelinis. :)
if you havent done any DIY anytime in your life, i highly recommend it. paint a picture on your wall instead of hanging posters...dont throw away a garmet that has holes, work with it...and if soemthing doesnt fit you anymore, turn it into something else. be original!
in other news, have any of you seen glee?? i was highly opposed to that show mostly bc i knew if i watched it i would love it and become addicted, adding onto the shows im already addicted to (the office, greys anatomy, ugly betty, worst cooks in america, teen mom, the buried life, my life as liz, tough love 2, celebrity rehab, family, desperate housewives.....i know i know!). but....i went online and watched the pilot episode...and i have to say...IM HOOKED DANG NABBITT! and they sang my fav song on the first episode! don't stop believing by journey! i didnt like their rendition very much (mostly bc the female vocals were excrutiating on my ears!) but i was happy they did it. now, i cant wait to get off work to watch the rest of the episodes. i hate my life. lol
well...im off to beg my sister for dinero since im broke right now.
stay pimpin munchkins!
Amy G.
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