Keep Calm, Zombie On Poster - Contest Reminder

Just a reminder that the contest to win a KEEP CALM, ZOMBIE ON poster is quickly coming to an end.  You have until February 12th to enter.  In honour of all things that the Papa and I love, I am hosting a NEW YEAR, NEW (ZOMBIE) LOVE CONTEST.  The winner will win a poster from LovelyMPLS.  The poster is a take on the KEEP CALM series but is so much better with actual bullet holes and reference to zombies. 

To win you must:

1.  Follow this blog.  Do this by visiting bloglovin and searching themessinmessenger and then following.  The link on the side of the blog will take you there as well.  email if you are having probs.

2.  Comment on this post (if you commented on the initial post...don't worry I will still include you) about your fave zombie flick...or show...i'll give it to you
3.  You can put extra posts for liking themess on facebook OR getting a friend to follow the blog

The Paper Mama Self Portrait Challenge

I recently started following The Paper Mama.  From what I can tell Chelsey is a great mom, creative, and a great wife.  She recently blogged about the negativity of comments on a blog.  Although it may be easy to say that disregarding such nonsense, it can be hard.  Especially when those comments are directed at your physical appearance.  I personally think that we are all beautiful and special, regardless of how much of a cliche you might all think that is.

I have decided to participate in Chelsey's Self-Portrait Challenge.  At one time I thought that it may be perceived as narcissistic to post photos of myself.  But the blog is a part of me and reflection of me.  How could I not?

So here is my Self- Portrait Challenge Entry:

I love this photo taken in my kitchen as the sun was passing the window.  I like how I am mostly in the light and the darkness is vanishing ( a metaphor of how I like to live life ).  My smile is present and I am looking straight into the camera which symbolizes a sense of confidence.

Obsessing over…

Geometric shapes

Working on…

listening to The Great Courses on Philosophical Thinkers, Montessori games for my girls, drawing and crafting

Thinking about…

Hot Air Balloons & Coffee

Anticipating…

The Growth of my Children but relishing in the Now

Listening to…

Florence and the Machine

Eating…

Scrambled eggs with green onion, English Muffins and strawberries.

Wishing…

I could see my friends more often.

Blogger Gift Exchange!

 This year I decided to participate in a 2012 Blogger Gift Exchange.  Now I have done this before with sad results.  I participated in a cookie exchange online.  After spending a whopping amount of time and money for shipping, I received no package in return.  Just a sad email saying "oh, I thought I sent it but forgot" two months after the fact.  So with hesitation, I signed on for a 2012 New Year gift exchange and was partnered with Stephanie Caruso, new blogger, at Pop Goes my Culture.

photo via stephaniecaruso.com

Although, we have never met face to face, I can honestly say that I would really like this girl.  She is in to fashion, videography, blogging and pop culture - all things I adore!  Her blog is so catchy visually.  I love it.  Right now, she is a documentary filmmaker working on her M.F.A. in Documentary Studies and Production in New York.  Makes me wonder what the heck I've been doing all my life!  Ha!

So onto the gift exchange...

 

So by email we were paired randomly.  The goal was to get to know each other and then find a gift for the blogger.  I sent her a handmade lace necklace.  It was from my line.  I figured that working on a Masters and having a love for fashion that maybe she would enjoy something special for herself.  You can find her post of my exchange here.

As for me, Stephanie hit the nail on the head.  Recognizing my love of mustaches...she sent me these cute little mustache straw clips.  They are going to be endless party fun!

So Thanks Stephanie!

EASILY DUNN Sponsor Feature

Jamie from Easily Dunn is an amazing person.  Her writing is exceptional, her blog personal and she has another babe in her belly!  This month I was a sponsor of Jamie's blog and she asked us each interview questions.  Please check out Jamie's blog and my post here explaining all things about The Mess in Messenger.

Tat.Tues.: Inspiration

Browsing weheartit.com I searched for tattoos that calm the spirit and were focused in nature.  My mind has been drawn to elements of nature.  I desperately await the coming spring, new growth, REBIRTH.