What I've been up to

So,  I don't have much time here, but I just thought I'd update the blog on what I've been up to while I have not been posting :)

First off, I graduated on Monday!!!!! I'm so very excited to see what happens next in my life. I already have a job lined up so I can work and save money for college, and it's a fun job, working with a friend raising and selling butterflies!!!!

I've also been getting ready for my (senior!!) prom. I don't have any pictures of my dress yet, but I can tell you this: I got it at a vintage store ♥ So now I've been stalking youtube and pinterest in search of the perfect hairstyle and makeup looks! If you have any suggestions, send them my way, and they will be much appreciated :)

Allison and I have also been working on a short film, which we showed at our homeschool achievement night. Personally, I think this is our best yet, but I'll let you be the judge of that..






Until next time.......
~Erin

Rock on!

Some teens from the local homeschool "scene", including myself, started a band, and we had our second practice this past Saturday. before I show you a clip of one of the songs we're working on, let me introduce you to the group:

Adam- Lead keyboard

Zakk- Lead Guitar

Grace- Drums

Kara-Electric Guitar/vocals
Corey{that one buggy eye behind Kara}- Guitar

Along with myself, there is one other member, Katherine, who plays keyboard, but I didn't get a picture of her.

We're still a little rough around the edges, but we get better with each practice. And now, here's Kara singing "Forever" by Fireflight:

I think Kara got a video of me singing. I'll see if she'll send it to me, and I'll post it, if you'd like☺

Swing it!

Every spring, during the entire month of June, we celebrate our community, starting with a parade, and ending with fireworks on the 4th of July. Each year, our library hosts a band to play in the park next door, and this year, the style was Big Band!!

To the max{i}

Hey, all! Happy Father's day!!!

I'm doing an outfit post today{SHOCK!!!!} Haven't done one of these in a few days! So, here goes...........

Dress-Forever21
watch pendant-Forever21
Silver bangle bracelet-H&M
Wedge heels-Payless

I love the design on this dress! I wore this to church today, and got so many compliments along the lines of "You look like a Grecian princess!" Yay!

Last night, I french braided my hair, starting at my scalp, and braiding to the very end, and slept in it, which created these waves! Super easy and cute♥

The dress is SOOOO comfy! I told my mom that I felt like I was going to church in my night gown, it's that great!

~Erin ♪

Looking for a diiferent way to wear your hair?

Why not try putting bows in your hair?

Tony Awards highlights....

Well, at least in my opinion!

The Battle of the hosts:




Sister Act{Love this movie!!} :



The Cast of Anything Goes singing "Anything Goes" :



Harry Potter's Daniel Radcliffe in "how to succeed in Business without really trying" :



All in all, a pretty entertaining evening of televised Broadway!

Scarborough Fair

This song has been stuck in my head all day. It would drive me nuts if I didn't love this song, and think it one of the prettiest ever written!



On a side note, it has been HOT here. I mean positively sizzling! What's the weather like on your end?

♪ Erin

What I wore.....June 5, 2011

I realize it's been far too long since I've done one of these, and I apologize. I'll try to be more consistent in the future.

Anywho, on to the good stuff.........

Dress-Goodwill
Sandals-Forever21
Lace flower-Kohls
Sunglasses-Forever21

Total historical eye candy!

Aren't these some of the most beautiful gowns you've ever seen?!

Inspirational Monday....May 30, 2011

Look! I'm back for inspirational Monday!!! Hopefully, I will do a better job of posting every Monday than I have of late.

This week's inspiration reflects the current weather here, which is HOT. It is about 90 degrees right now, and I'm still getting used to the abrupt change.

How's the weather on your end?

Just what the doctor ordered!

Ready for your daily dose of funny? I don't think you're ready. O.K. Get ready........you ready yet? Good. Here we go!



Go out today and find something funny!

Erin ♥

I needed a little inspiration

I am preparing to start a new sewing project {see here}, and I felt I needed a little inspiration to keep me motivated. As it turns out, I was so inspired, I thought I'd share it with all of you!







Inspired yet?

Are you ready for your daily dose of humor?

If you answered "yes", then watch this video! You'll be chuckling at the mere thought of it!

Laughing is good for you!

Just a little something to brighten your day! Haven't you heard? Laughing is good for you!!

We're just two unsocialized homeschoolers, doing our thing

I would like to apologize in advance to Allison, for ruining her reputation, and to any friends or family members of myself or Allison who are about to get a shock. I must say, however, that I just HAD to post this music video, to show those previously uninformed masses that we homeschoolers are not as sheltered as previously assumed.........Brace yourselves. Seriously.

Songs that should imediatly be put on your ipod. NOW.

Pay close attention, because I am about to get you hooked on some great music.......


"Eet" Regina Spektor



"Dream" Priscilla Ahn



"King of Anything" Sarah Barreiles




That's all for now, folks!

♥ Erin ♥

2011 homeschool prom

Yo, what up, homefries? Ha, ha!

Last night was my homeschool prom, and I must say, it was great! There was lots of dancing, good food and great friends to "hang" with! I took some pics, and I am ready to share them with you. Now the only question is, are you ready to see them? I guess we'll just have to find out, now won't we?

My hair before and after. I'm telling you, it's not easy being beautiful...LOL

The complete look of both myself and my mother, who was a chaperon

"Strike a pose, but make it look natural" my mother says. And THIS is what we come up with?!


From L to R: Cori, Bri, ME!

KARA!!!! I would like to draw your attention to her dress, which was purchased at goodwill for $15, and was discovered to be a top designer dress retailed at several hundred dollars.


BFF!!{Bri is the cream in my coffee}

From L to R: Jasmine, Kara, Cori, Erin{me}, Bri, Alisha
Alisha and Jasmine being their wacky selves.

Enter the Blues Brothers....LOL Just kidding! It's just Zakk and Adam :)

**SIGH**
Oh, Adam. :/

-Let the dancing commence-

Do cupid{do cupid!}

Cha cha real smoothe.....

It's electric!

Me and Mrs. M{Z and A's mom} and, oh look! There's Adam in the background "trying not to be in the picture". Yeah, dude. Try harder next time.

HUGS!
I'm so proud of Adam. He danced every dance, and this was his first prom ever. It was also his first time dancing. Bravo, my friend.

There's Adam yet again trying not to be in the picture! LOL

All in all it was a pretty fun night! I really enjoyed myself, and now I'm sore from all that dancing! Tootle!

~Erin

Sewing project

Afternoon, all!

I am SUPER excited about my latest sewing project! So excited, in fact, that I have told you about it before I have even bought the pattern and supplies, ha, ha!

My inspiration picture:This is one of my favorite of Arwen's dresses. Arwen, for those few who don't already know, is one of the elves from "The Lord of the ring".


I'll be using this McCall's pattern:

Isn't this exciting?! I can't wait to get started! Wish me luck.

~Erin

It's the fabric of our lives

Cotton. You gotta love the stuff! It's magic! Seriously! cotton will keep you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. It's the fabric of our lives.

Inspirational Monday....April 25, 2011

Well, Hello! How ya been? Long time, no see, and all that. What up, home dawg? Ha, ha!

Hey, sorry for the over-long absence. Don't worry, I have already punished myself. Grounded for three days and no desserts. LOL I do apologize. The last two Mondays have been just ridicules, but those days are over now, and I can get back to my inspirational Mondays!!! Yayayayayay!

For the past couple weeks, I have been painfully obsessed with vintage-style summer dresses. I will quite literally sit here in front of my best friend, Mr. Computer{say hi to the kids, computer: "Hi, kids!"}internet-shopping and pining for those lovely dresses! **SIGH** {Author goes slightly limp as she stares off into the distance........."Erin, ERIN!!!!"} AH! What?! Oh, did I zone out? Sorry. Hee, hee, enough with my pathetic obsessions. Let's look at some pictures, shall we? Good.

Beautiful, right? Oh, I better stop now before I start drooling!


See ya!

~Erin