Guillermo [heart.]

Just wanted to pop in an do a little update on Guillermo, tonight. Nick picked him up from the pet hospital at about 9:30 this morning. He was wearing a cone, and was really scared and sleepy in the little cage. Since we got him home, he has been sleeping and cuddling and eating all day long. He is very uncomfortable and I can tell in a lot of pain. He has to take antibiotics and pain medicine, and he has to wear a cone when we don't have our eyes on him 100%. If he doesn't he will try to clean the incision and it could get infected. Speaking of the incision, it's HUGE and there are four giant stitches on his little hind leg.

I apologize for the quality of this picture [I have a crappy camera AND the light in here is awful.] The worst part about this whole thing? They shaved his entire leg, hips, and part of his back. He looks so pitiful hairless :(

All in all, he is doing really well, and will start to recover in the next few days. It is going to be slow going with lots of homemade PT exercises, but we will get through. Thank you all, again, for all of your kind words! <3

Wednesday Wonders v.6

This week's Wednesday Wonders has a special theme: Sylvia Plath! I have been more than a little obsessed by her in the last few weeks (more than normal, at least). Also, since I have decided that my next tattoo is going to be the Sylvia quote found in The Bell Jar: "Let me live, love, and say it well in good sentences." I thought that this would be fitting!! 

In addition, there are 12 photos this week, instead of 10, all of which came from Sylvia Plath - Poetry's Lioness

1. One of the only visual depictions I have been able to find

of this beautiful quote.

2. Sylvia BUTTONS?? I wish I knew where these were

sold so I could have some of my own!

3. This is one of her most popular quotes. I think it's incredibly

thought provoking and this mural is awesome.

4. Right before I found this photo, I was thinking about how

awesome it would be to have a library full of SP books. And how

I would love to photograph them.

5. It was a tortured marriage, but oh so pretty.

6. One of my favorite reads. I talked about it here. I strongly

urge EVERYONE to pick this up and read it from cover to cover.

7. Another one of her popular quotes, also from The Bell Jar. 

I think this tattoo is clever and simple and feminine.

8. This quote makes me wonder where it's written and how many

people have happened upon it. 

9. Pretty SP.

10. When it came down to it, my decision for new ink was between

the above quote and this one. SO pretty.

11. This painting was coupled with a SP quote on

the Tumblr that I linked above.

12. A caricature of SP using quotes from her own writing.

Also...***

We took Guillermo the vet this morning, and he is probably waking up from surgery right about now. We are really nervous and hope he's doing okay. I will definitely do a little update in the next few days to let you all know how he is doing. We get him back tomorrow morning and hope all has gone well with the surgery. I want to thank you again for all of your kind words and so much support over the last few weeks. <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 

Now... I am off to the library to pick up the DVD version of The Crucible for my AA kids. They are struggling to understand the play in the book, so I thought watching it scene by scene might help them + a character  map! Have a wonderful Wednesday! 

Bloggin' Ladies: Odelma Vintage

Hey guys! I want to welcome to Femmena Mala one of my favorites on my daily blog roll: Mattie from Odelma Vintage! She is super cute and has the best ideas. I hope you love her and add her to your blog roll, too! xoxo

Name+Age+Site/Blog

Mattie Babb

Age 20

http://odelmavintage.etsy.com

http://odelmavintage.blogspot.com

What is something interesting about you? 

I love anything and everything that comes with a rich history. I fell in love with vintage jewelry first when I started to see the beauty in a few of my late grandmother's pieces. That fascination is what grew into Odelma today and I'm so grateful that I get to do what I love.

How long have you been blogging?

Wow! My blogging began with Xanga a very long time ago. I love blogging! And I love the blog community.

Why did you begin blogging? 

Blogging is such a creative outlet. I started the Odelma blog just to have a place to write about my adventures with Odelma when I first opened, and to store all sorts of goodies around the web that strike my fancy. Blogging also gives me such a rare opportunity to meet other bloggers from all over the world! I love it.

Who is your inspiration for writing? 

Hmm, it's so hard to narrow it down to just one person. I'm inspired by so many amazing bloggers around the web. Too many to single out and name.

Where do you get your ideas?

I carry a notebook around with me that I record blog ideas on. I get inspiration from everywhere: other bloggers, websites, current events, fashion magazines, personal stories, local attractions, etc. Anytime I find something interesting or creative, I make sure to record it so I can eventually turn it into a blog post to share with others.

Do you have any advice that you want to share with fellow lady bloggers?

Stick to who you are and your voice.  Try to not compare yourself to other bloggers because then you will find yourself trying to replicate their voice. It all boils down to what you love and what you want to share, and if you find yourself straying away from that, try to reevaluate and pick up where you started. Also, don't stress about readership and subscriptions. If you are telling your story and blogging from your own heart, readers will come. It's very obvious when a blogger's focus turns from passion to popularity. Find your voice, love it, and use it!

What is one thing you are looking forward to most in your future (blog or otherwise)?

I'm really looking forward to just simply finding out where I turn up. I'd love for Odelma to prosper and grow, but if I'm supposed to do something else with my life, I hope that creativity and blogging will always be a part of it. 

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Thanks, Mattie! Hope you guys can check out her lovely space! 

xoxo Stephanie

Hey, y'all!

I just wanted to drop in and tell you about the sponsorships I mentioned earlier! The ads are up over at Pardon My Ffrench:

Jaelynn was gracious to do this for me at no charge, which was SO NICE of her. I plan to send her some goodies in exchange before the week is over; I hope she likes them! 

And Windshield Diaries: 

Go check em' out :)

Also...*

I have some really fun Bloggin' Ladies lined up for you guys over the next few weeks! I can't wait to share them [or read them, for that matter!]. I hope you guys love.

Tonight, we went shopping for the week and then Nick made us dinner, and I made the guac! I have featured this recipe a couple of times, but you can find it here to make on your own! 

I have tons of papers to grade (grrr) and a puppy + boyfriend to cuddle. Hope you all had/have a fantastic Monday! <3 S

Sunday Letters and a Halloween-y Update

Hey, all! Happy Halloween :)

Today was pretty fun. Nick and I got to sleep in (YUM!) for most of the morning with Guillermo, and then we had lunch at Chipotle (for you, Ilene!). Then we went to Kroger to buy Guillermo some hip & joint biscuits, some adult dog food (he finally graduated!) & some puppy ice cream for when he comes home from the hospital on Thursday afternoon. I know it's going to be a rough couple of days without him at the apartment following us around, but it will be worth it when we can hear the pitter patter of FOUR puppy feet on the ground instead of the hippity hop of only three! I am sure you guys are going to hear a lot more about this over the next few days, so bear with me. <3 (Also? THANK YOU ALL, so much, for the kind words you have been leaving in the comments. This really means so much to us, you can never know. To have so many people thinking about us and our little guy is so great.)

Guillermo went with us tonight while my mom, aunt, Nick, & I took my little sister, Cate, trick or treating (she was a Hello Kitty princess :] ). She had so much fun and got lots of awesome candy :) I am realizing now that I should have taken pictures today, but honestly, blogging has been far from my mind recently!

Now, Nick, Guillermo, & I are going to curl up on the couch with a fuzzy blanket and watch Paranormal Activity in honor of Halloween! But before I go...

Sunday Letters...*

Dear Stranger,

I like you when you are nice. I don't like you when you are unpleasant. Try to have good days so that you are nice, & I will do the same. It's nice when someone you don't know does something nice to/for you. Don't you agree? So, let's make a deal. You be nice, & I'll be nice. 

Love,

Stephanie

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I have had a little obsession with Sylvia Plath lately, so I am excited about telling you guys about my plans for my next tattoo, & for this week's Wednesday Wonders! <3 

Happy Halloween! 

S