the emerald city.

spend the weekend in seattle, wa

with the fam. 'twas delicious!

went to pike's place market.

ate a hum bao.

marveled at some gypsy talent.

i love seattle.

have you been? what are your

fave spots in the city?

when cracked up isn't a good thing.

once upon a time, i dropped my phone.

it cracked BAD and i was very sad.

then i called tyler at iRepair.

he came to my school and fixed

my phone up real nice.

isn't she a beaut?!

got a busted phone? call tyler.

tell him paula sent you.

color protect giveaway - WINNER!

ladies and gents, we have a winner!

martha o. won:

PM color protect shampoo

PM color protect conditioner

PM color protect locking spray

thanks to everyone who entered the giveaway!

check back for more giveaways very soon!

pre-dinner photoshoot.

jackie may, miss allie and i

were the first ones at the restaurant for my birthday dinner.

needing to pass the time until our friends arrived,

we had a photo shoot (surprise, surprise).

aren't my friends hotties?!

summer (hair) love - GIVEAWAY!

sunshine and beach days are fun and all,

but can wreck MAJOR havoc on your hair.

paul mitchell color protect locking spray is just the thing

to help keep those locks lookin' as hot as your bikini bod!

the locking spray protects from harsh uva rays and moisturizes hair,

keeping it from getting dry and brittle in the summer months.

here's the best part: it can be YOURS

along with the color protect shampoo and conditioner

('cause i'm generous like that).

here's what you have to do:

to enter the giveaway, leave a comment below telling (1) your summer plans

and/or (2) your favorite thing about summer.

but wait, there's more!

blog about this giveaway on YOUR blog and leave a comment

below with the link and you'll be entered AGAIN to win.

so good, right?!

giveaway closes sunday, june 27. winner will be announced monday, june 28.

shear genius.

i had my first photo shoot last week.

the day before, i decided to do a practice run.

i wasn't feeling suuuuper inspired but liked the idea of

a curly/textured look for my model.

chelsea was sweet to suffer through as my model.

wet perms are NOT for the faint of heart.

in fact, i wasn't even sure it was going to work.

darling ashley stepped in to do the little baby hairs in the back

i didn't have the skills to roll. she saved me.

homegirl works FAST!

after all the rods were in, 'twas time for the dryer.

at this point, i had no idea how it was going to turn out.

i just hoped that SOMETHING good would come of it.

an hour later, we pulled out the rods.

it was SOMETHIN' all right. the good part was debatable.

i sat and stared at that 'fro forever.

then it hit me! a more current version

of a punk rock classic! who doesn't love a mohawk?!

the photo shoot went well and the proofs are GORGEOUS!

i'll post 'em as soon as i get clearance from

the photographer. get excited!

mi madre.

happy birthday, mama!

21 has never looked so good!

29.

one year older and as sassy as ever.

i've got high hopes for the coming year.

next stop: the big 3-0.

popsicle.

my pops is tops.

happy father's day, popsicle!

bronze me.

i need a good bronzer.

something warm and natural but not sparkly.

and no loose powders.

what do you suggest?

ocmco presents: amazing grace.

it's not too late to experience the wonder and

awesomeness that is ocmco. get tickets HERE.

my poor roomie.

not only does she have to deal with

my messes and mood swings,

but she has to endure impromptu photo shoots, too.

she should be sainted...and signed

up for a modeling contract!

dream dream dream.

one of the great things about school is it totally

fuels my need to be creative and crafty-like.

exhibit a. the dream board.

the assignment was to put together a collage

of dreams, goals and the like.

inspired by little green notebook's office boards,

i got to work on the foundation of said dream board.

the content was a little more difficult to come by.

it'd been awhile since i really thought about my dreams.

but here's what i came up with.

learn to play the guitar.

i've always wanted to get good. just never made time.

the dream board is changing all that.

be a celebrity stylist.

pmts is the first step. if you know any

celebrities that need to be styled, send 'em my way!

travel europe.

i've NEVER been...can you believe that?!

after i graduate, that's the first stop!

marry a prince.

hey, it's a DREAM board, okay?

it could happen.

graduate from pmts on time.

yeah, it's a lot less common than you would think.

but i wanna get my hair education and get to work.

that means no skipping, vacations, etc.

it's nose to the grindstone until april 2011.

become a famous blogger.

people do it all the time, right?

step one: be famous in your own mind.

step two: blog.

check check.

sew a quilt.

as i type, there are three unfinished

quilts in my closet. shame shame.

learn how to surf.

took lessons in maui.

a little more practice and this dream

will be a reality!

always be nice (no matter what).

yeah. not as easy as it sounds.

what would go on YOUR dream board?

pretty little things.

dear peanut,

you're off on the grand tour of europe but i just wanted to tell you

that i'm finally wearing the earrings you gave me

last christmas. i love them lots.

not as much as i love you, though. not nearly as much.

bon voyage.

little fish, big pond.

busy but boring.

that's my life these days.

school is going well.

i'm on the floor taking clients now.

i also make house calls. call or email me if you're interested.

dusty introduced me to guppy house.

uhhhh, delicious. go there.

this is my darling dusty.

if he looks awkward in this photo it's because

he's trying to keep his handful of jello from shooting

out his nose, mouth or other embarrassing place.

some peeps would grab a spoon.

not dusty. he's a gem like that.