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What are two songs that describe you? 'More Than Useless' by Relient K, and... um... I can't think of another one... :)

What do you most fear? People taking stupid risks and getting hurt. And I get stage fright. 

What color(s) dominate(s) your wardrobe? Lots of black, and lately I've been wearing a lot of aqua.

How do you normally do you hair? Up, or in a braid. I hardly ever wear it loose, partly because it's so long it gets in my way, and because it seems to tangle easily.

Do you prefer milkshakes or smoothies? Need you ask? Milkshake, duh. ;)

Do you like the color pink? Bubblegum pink? No. Hot pink? Yes.

What is your favorite flower? I don't really have a favorite... I like roses, and I don't like daisies.

How many states have you been to? Eight? I think...

 What is your favorite thing about June? Leaves on the trees, swimming, going barefoot... and thunderstorms!
 
Describe your "dream wedding location." It would probably depend on the time of year. Maybe outside if it was summer? I really don't know. :)

Curly Updo

 When you have waist-length hair, curling any amount takes a really long time. Was it worth it? Definitely.

Curl the lower half of your hair.

(I used rag curlers.)

Put the uncurled top half of your hair into a bun. Make sure the front is smooth, and looks how you want it to for the finished style.
(I did fix that little piece of  hair that's sticking out, but it's driving me nuts every time I look at the picture.)

Pull all the curls up, covering the bun, and pin in place . I used a french twist comb in the above photo, but have since decided hairpins work better. :)

Shorten the curls to the length you want them, and pin in place.

You can leave the ends of the curls loose, or pin them down.
Accessorize. :)

Daybook 8

Outside my window- Sunshine, and big fluffy clouds.

I am thinking about- One of my story ideas. :)

From the kitchen- Dishes that I need to wash... :/

I am creating- A draft of what all the Thank-You notes I have to write should look like.

I am reading- Hoping to start 'The Beggar Queen' soon. (Last book in the 'Westmark' series.)

I am hearing- Pandora Radio, and Amalia talking non-stop from the next room. :)

I am hoping- To decide what I'm playing on my harp for prelude at the wedding.

I am planning- To write my Thank-You cards later today...

I am wearing- My gardening clothes. You don't want to know what they look like. Really. :)

My hair is- Dutch braid down one side of my head, going into a low bun.

Around the house- All the guys are gone to work today. My sister-in-law and niece and nephew are over.

 I am wishing- That my sunburn will be done peeling by the wedding. :D

Camping Trip

This weekend we went camping with some friends. When it wasn't raining on us, it was an enjoyable weekend. :)

Going for a walk on the bog walk.

Flowers along the trail.

 A dragonfly landed on my leg.

 Self-portrait in the swamp water.

Campfire. 

 My adorable niece Elinor.  

 The sun came out, after the rain had forced us to run for shelter. 

The non-volleyball players sitting on the beach.

 Confession: I do not like volleyball.

I figured out how to use the sepia setting on my camera instead. :)

Daybook 7

Outside my window- I really want to use the word 'crepuscular', but it isn't quite yet. It's almost crepuscular outside. :)

I am thinking about- The slight blister I have from weeding all afternoon. Ouchy. :(

From the kitchen- Chocolate chip bars, calling my name...I can resist!

I am creating- *looks around frantically for a project* Nope. I'm still being uncreative.

I am reading- 'The Kestrel' - sequel to 'Westmark'.

I am hearing- The BBC Robin Hood soundtrack- via Grooveshark.

I am hoping- To get the Thank-You cards for all the people who came to my open house written soon... 

I am planning- My wardrobe for a camping trip this weekend. Trying, anyway.

I am wearing- Knee-length denim skirt, and a striped pink knit shirt.

My hair is- In a bun.

Around the house- My brother and sister-in-law are over, and Dad and Mum took the youngest three kids to a fish fry in town.

 I am wishing- That my nasty cold will go away soon. Been coughing all week... :(

Weekend in the Cities

This weekend we went to the cities for one last family trip before Reuben gets married.

We were planning to go to the zoo, but it rained all weekend so on Friday we went to the Science Museum instead.

 Mollie finally got to see dinosaur bones. She's been wishing to for quite awhile. 

 Mollie and Lilia trying out the pendulum drawing-thingy. :) 

On Saturday we went to the Underwater World in the Mall of America.

Lilia and Amalia with an eel. :)

 Jellyfish.

Mollie and The Guys. With Fish. 

The underwater tunnel was pretty awesome. Although it was hard to get good pictures- with my photography skills at least. :) 

A sinister-looking shark.

 Amanda and Me.

 Fun weekend.