Category :Nerd Shirts

100 Into Everything

Top – Smart Set
T-Shirt – honestly don’t know, sorry
Corduroys – Le Chateau
Boots – Threadsence
Earrings – c/o This Enchanted Pixie
Finally, after much scheduling issues and dealing with budget/tax issues *mostly those* I’m going to join a new Kung Fu school today in Toronto.  It’s been so long since I’ve studied at a studio, and I’m going to have to unlearn quite a few things, but I’m really looking forward to training and studying again.  I’m no Jet-Li but I do love the art and really, since I have no delusions that I’ll ever be Jet-Li, that’s all that matters.

I used to stress that I couldn’t throw myself 100% into everything because that’s what it took to be the best, but I’ve realized that I don’t need to be the best at everything.  There’s a lot of things I love, and as long as I’m doing what I love that’s what matters right?  On that note, have a great day doing what you love!

Quote of Today:
“I’m surprised he couldn’t mind control the board, being a Jedi and all.”

Good Ol’ Scotch

Sunglasses & Tee – F21
White shirt – Smart Set
Cargos – Esprit Shoes – Sketchers

I was recently cuddling with my baby and had this crazy thought:  She’s part of my body.  Well, not actually, we’re not Siamese mother-daughter of anything, but she was grown and created out of my body material.  She grew inside me – we shared a blood supply.  That’s a freaky thought, that you share a blood supply with another person.  I was a little freaked out.  Then Andrew said, ” Yeah, you did good. High five!” and she grinned her toothy grin right on cue.  I did do good.

On the same note though…

I quit!  She’s in bed, Andrew away for the night at work and I quit!  I quit being a mama.  I’m going to go watch Stargate SG1, play Civilization on my computer, and have a stiff drink of good ol’ scotch. 
This Mama’s off the clock!

p.s. Happy Birthday to my Husband!  I might even let you sleep in today….maybe.

Quote of Today:
“She laughed so hard she farted in my hand.”

Nerdy Versus Cute

Sweater – F21; Shirt – AE; Jeans – Guess; Shoes – Sketchers.

I was really concerned that this sweater would be too cutsy for me, but I love penguins so much I got it anyway and just made sure that I wouldn’t pair it with a full, floral skirt.  That I think, would be too cutsy for me.  Instead, I wore it with ripped jeans and plain sneakers.  I thought that would ground the sweater a bit more in preppy chic that cute-little-girl.  Do I think about this too much?  Am I the only one who is concerned about this?  Maybe.  Maybe I should just get the heck over it.

True Story:
You know that infinity scarf with a hood I have?  
Baby loves it too!  
She wears it around dragging the back on the floor, and lays down to cuddle with it. 

To-Do Lists

Button-Up – F21; Tee – Lucky Seven; Jeans – Guess; Shoes – Payless.

Don’t let these pictures fool you, it’s starting to get really cold out here. I’m not a fan of that.  I’ve been busy working on the re-deisng of the site, and trying to organize one photoshoot, prepare a script for a film shoot, and get a contract all organized.  Needless to say I’ve been multi-tasking like nobody’s business.  Thank goodness to-do lists, or I’d be totally lost. 

But I have to say that all this activity has been incredibly fun, and all the positivity has me so encouraged, excited and productive.  Now if only I could survive on two hours sleep…..

How do you keep track of everything you have to do?  I sometimes find myself losing my to-do list and then I’m totally lost.  What are some of your tricks?

Tomorrow’s Daily Challenge:
Buy a loved one a gift. 
Just ’cause.

Lazy, Lazy, Lazy

Shirt – Delias; Vest – F21; Jeans – Gap; Socks – Calvin Klein

Do you like the socks?  That’s my particular favorite of this outfit.  I wasn’t going anywhere so I didn’t bother with thinking about shoes.  And to be honest with you, this is an outfit from Sunday when I played BSG with some friends.  I don’t want to get dressed today.

I probably will.  But right now, I’m resisting the urge.

On another lazy note, I’m really looking forward to the next three day’s season premieres.  We’ve got Criminal Minds, Community, Grey’s Anatomy, Fringe and Supernatural.  Love it! But I have to wait until October for The Walking Dead and House.  Boo!

True Story:
I lay down on the couch and closed my eyes.  
I just wanted to lay there for a minute or two in peace while Baby played with her blocks.  
So what does my darling, sweet child do?  
Stick her finger up my nose.

I’m A Nerd, What Of It?

Vest – AE; Shirt – F21; Jeans – Guess.

Headed off to a photography workshop today.  Hopefully it’s going to be very educational.  I’m really looking forward to improving my photography.   My dad put my first SLR camera in my hands when I was six, right around the time he taught me to play chess – he was nothing if not ambitious for his daughter.   So it’s been a passion of mine since I was little and I’m really looking forward to learning some more tricks of the trade.

And the outfit?  It’s all nerd, and it’s all me!  I love pairing nerd shirts with vests.  Something about the whole ‘hot nerd’ thing maybe?

Don’t forget to check out my shots from the Posthuman shoot here.

Raise A Toast To Friends

Shirt – Lucky 7; Shorts – Smart Set; Shoes – Zellers

It’s hot out!  Yay!  But I have a stupid cold.  Boo! 
That’s okay ’cause I got to see a good friend today.  Baby and I went down to the local coffee shop *those people must think I’m weird ’cause I’m in there so much with constantly rotating people, but oh well* to meet a friend for tea.  And I must say it was wonderful.   We laughed, we cried,  but I feel really positive about where things will go from here.  Too often I think we let people fall by the wayside for the silliest of reasons.  But if you love someone – friend, lover, whatever – you owe it to yourself and to them not to let that happen.  And I really care for this person, so the fact that we had lost touch was sad.  But like I said, after today I feel really positive about where things will go from here.  
And speaking of friends, my friend was recently on a trip and she says that when she saw these magnets she immediately thought of me.
 
I know which is my personal favorite, but can you guess?

Time Is A Malleable Thing

Earrings and Bracelet – F21; T-Shirt – Dehlias ; Skirt – Spotted Moth; Shoes – Zellers.

 So I’m done my shoots for a bit. I’ve got rehearsals for two projects coming up, live on air shifts and probably more auditions, but right now it’s quiet and therefore I’m taking a small breather. I like being busy, but I also like the quiet moments where I can just enjoy the time.

Oh and Baby’s first birthday is coming up.  That completely blows my mind.  At times it feels like we’ve had her forever *especially when she keeps up at night* and other times it feels like we’ve had her just a few short weeks.  But it’s been a year.  One whole year.

Today I watched her watching Backyardigans and was completely mesmerized.  That cute little nose, those lips hanging open in wonderment, and those smooth porcelain cheeks.  I made those.  I nourished and grew them.  And they’re beautiful.  As is the mischievous little personality that thinks I don’t see her splashing in Drake the Dog’s water bowl.

True Story: Opened the fridge, took out almond milk to put in my coffee, put milk back, turned around and found Baby eating Drake the Dog’s food.  His food is organic and sugar free, so at least she’ll have a shiny head of hair.

Peter Parker Am I

Vest – H&M; Shirt -?; Jeans – Guess; Earrings – F21; Boots – Ruche

I can relate to Peter Parker – not the super powers due to a spider bite thing, though I do rock at Super Mom even on little sleep – but the whole nerd-never-gets-the-girl thing.  No, I’m not after a girl.  The girl is the metaphorical griffin of life.   I often feel like the underdog – but that’s cool ’cause every dog gets his day.  I’m not the life of the party, or the one everyone gravitates to; I’m the one who watches and listens and snags the chocolate covered strawberries from the buffet table.  And I’m happy being that person – chocolate covered strawberries are good.  No pressure to please, and also no worries.  I like to sit back and watch what happens.  Turning the spotlight on me often makes me nervous.  That’s why I like to act, I guess.  ‘Cause it’s not me up there it’s a different character. 

In high school I remember having those self-confidence issues we all have.  Wanting to be that girl.  You know, the one every guy liked and every girl wanted to be.  But now I’m happy I wasn’t.  That’s a lot of pressure to live up to.  And that’s a lot of eyes looking at you and judging.  I had good friends and got to geek out all I wanted. 

And that has continued to this day.  I’m still not that girl, but I’m the girl in the corner talking to some dudes about BSG, Firefly and Star Trek vs Star Wars over an old scotch.  And you know what?  That’s company I like.  I understand that language. Those are my peeps.  And I’ve got a lot to say about Boba Fett.

Dress 47: Star Wars

My New Tank-top!!
Sweater – H&M; Dress – Urban Outfitters; Tank & Leggings – F21; Boots – Somewhere in NYC

Okay.  
Yeah.  
Laugh it up chuckles.  
I’m a nerd.  
I never hid that from you.  
In fact, I’ve been completely upfront about it.  
I do own a monstrous Sci-Fi DVD collection. 
So What?  
*Crosses arms and sticks out tongue*
Sorry, I’m really caffeinated right now.  I shot Movieola Shorts last night *you can read about it here* and didn’t get a lot of sleep.  Then I worked on air this morning as well.
Hence the need for coffee.
Moving on.
Remember when I said that I would not shop and the rules of that?  Well, I followed them so far.  *Standing proud*  And I followed them when I recently saw this tank-top on the Forever 21 website.  I had to have it, and I would’ve used the “allowed to break the rules twice” stipulation to get it, but I just happened to have a gift card.  Yay!  The tank-top was at my doorstep in 48 hours.  Once here, I had to wear it.  So I paired it with this knit dress I picked up.  It’s the last of the plain knit dresses in my closet.  So I was saving it to wear it with something special, and this tank was it.   I have serious trouble resisting any and all nerd shirts…especially any that have to do with Star Trek, Star Wars, or BSG.  So if you know of any…send them my way.  Just kidding.  Well, no I’m not..not really. 
I think the dress is a save, if only because I can wear it with so many other things. What do you think?
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