A Very Gaga Picnic (Aussie Curves)

This week's #aussiecurves challenge is PICNIC and the Melbourne Weather Gods threw us a glorious day for a picnic! And by picnic, I mean I sat in my garden (and on my porch) and ate donuts from Olympic Doughnuts in Footscray. They're positively the most delicious jam and cinnamon donuts in the city. Walkers wins at fancy fill (ha), and Byron Bay Organic Doughnuts win at dark chocolate filled, but Olympic wins at jam and cinnamon. And being in my local 'hood...

But I digress.

This is my picnic look, 'cos you never know when a picnic is going to turn into a hillbilly hoedown, right?

This top is so great. When I bought it, I thought I would feel like Gaga. Instead, I feel like i'm wearing a durian on each shoulder. But still, I ain't mad.

I bought these overalls secondhand over the summer, and I was pretty stoked to find them. So much so I way overpaid for them. But it's been my life's mission to find the perfect pair. I can die now (although i'd rather not).

If you look closely, you can see my earrings are a tea party set! They were a gift :) <3

Now that's out of the way, can we talk about other exciting things? Like the CURVY COUTURE ROADSHOW! Which is only 10 days away! Sam is coming with me, and i'm so goddamn excited. If you're not already, you absolutely MUST come. It's the first plus-size show to be included in Melbourne Fashion Week, and the first to promote independent designers. And there'll be stalls. I'ma spend sooooooo much moneh!

WHEN? Sunday 30^th March

WHERE? Meat Market Main Pavilion, North Melbourne

TICKETS? Get 'em 'ere: http://premier.ticketek.com.au/shows/show.aspx?sh=CURVYCOU14

GIVE 'EM SOME FACEBOOK LOVE: https://www.facebook.com/CurvyCoutureRoadshow

And while we're on the topic, can we also talk about how insanely amazing the artwork is, and how much we (I) LOVE Gemma Flack? Her whole portfolio is divine, i'm currently so obsessed with her work. You should stalk her. Here's two of my favourites: 

(Predictably)

(I want to be her ^.^ )

Lastly, is anybody else watching season 2 of My Mad Fat Diary? Is anybody else BAWLING in every episode? Did anybody else want to PUNCH Liam in the face last night? TELL ME I'M NOT ALONE IN THIS MADNESS!!!!!!

*runs for more donuts*

Cat, Cat, Cat, SUNRISE!

I've been lame. I've been sick. I've been grape. Huh? I mean, i've been LIVING on grapes, cos my throat is full of razor blades.

Despite ratta-tat-tatting on Death's Door (drama queen, much?), the uni deadlines have continued to creep. I have a photography assignment due tomorrow, and it was to be an “exploration of space”. Meaning, no people or objects.

So since it's been a whole week and not a blog post or an OOTD in sight... here, have some photos. I titled them “West Side Pride”:

AM City Views from Footscray

Suburban Dreams

Old Meets New

Breakfast Of Champions

Dinnertime Hustle

Departures and Arrivals

Surprisingly a Sunrise!

The only exciting thing I did do this week is see JOHN WATERS at This Filthy World Vol. 2. Which was not dissimilar to Vol. 1, but since I adore him so, it's totally forgiveable. It inspired me to rewatch Multiple Maniacs, and I screenshotted the best bit for you.

Mink Stole, giving it to Divine. Fear not, dear readers, that face is one of ecstasy...

“She inserted her rosary into one of my most private parts”

Lastly, I stalked my cat, Gomez, around the yard. And since he's SO ADORABLE, I know you want to see these shots. Happy cat snaps!

B-Day Reflections (and a pretty sunflower)

Tomorrow is my birthday. I'll be 26, it's not a big one. Yet, strangely, it feels like a big one.

Is this where I thought i'd be in my life at the age of 26? Heck no! Is this a bad thing? Umm... I used to say yes, but lately i've been thinking perhaps no.

Here's a sunflower that's opening in my garden. 

Because it's symbolic, and also just cos it's pretty...

I'm the type of person who always has to have “a plan”. And it's usually a long term plan, with all the benchmarks along the way. But in the last couple of years i've been focusing more on just the immediate future, with a maximum of a one-year plan. And i'm finding that's been working really well. On a day-to-day basis, I love my life. A lot.

Recently I was going through a draw and I found a “26 Things To Do Before I'm 26” list. I wrote it around my birthday last year, put it away and I haven't come across it since. But it's funny, i've done nearly everything on that list. Upon reflection, the couple of things I haven't done are mostly because they were “list fillers”. The kinds of things I would LIKE to do to increase my knowledge of and exposure to certain things. But that just aren't real life-changers.

Wanna see my list? That's not a euphemism, it's an actual list...

26 Things to do before i'm 26...

in no particular order

1. start a creative, expressive blog  (hello, dear reader)
2. keep a personal journal (I think blogging will be that)
3. do a solo body acceptance photo shoot (heck yes! must share photos on here)
4. set up a sewing & writing space
5. get a chest of drawers & organise my clothes
6. get rid of the warts on my foot (TMI. But they're gone!)
7. get my computer fixed before applecare runs out
8. pay off my credit card (I'm possibly most proud of this - debt totally blows)
9. implement pilates into my regular routine (meep, no...)
10. ask a boy out on a date (epic fail. but still, I did it!)
11. get my lady issues sorted (again, TMI. But yep, nearly all sorted)
12. visit an ostepath at least 4 times
13. go to the dentist
14. create a piece de resistance dress/outfit for myself (bit bummed I didn't do this one. But I did make some KILLER costumes this year)
15. explore 12 director/actors
16. become familiar with 6 musicals
17. release a Zombie Scooter Club EP (no, but we have a new band member and I feel things are moving along swimmingly)
18. visit Townsville
19. book an overseas adventure (I booked and WENT to Burma! Photos soon)
20. write to an inspirational person (YES! I wrote Tess Munster. And she wrote back! *swoon*)
21. start sculpting
22. work with resin
23. reflect and write a small something on each book read
24. have photos recovered off ext. hard drive
25. carry a notebook with me and make jots (well, kind of. I bought a small notepad, but I still just mostly use my phone for notes)
26. try a new recipe at least once a fortnight (not strictly, but I have been trying new recipes sporadically). 

17.5 out of 26! This year, I don't think i'll force myself to write a “27 Before 27” list. I think i'll just make a list of my priorities (with maybe a few specifics), and keep working towards those.

What do you guys think? Do you do birthday resolutions?