Halloween Ideas

Here are some ideas I have going for Halloween:

I like the idea of being a ringmaster! I can carry a whip around and its sexy! I really love this steel boned corset from Hips & Curves but it's pricy and not within my budget right now so who knows...maybe I can work something around this idea.

I always wanted to the be Queen of Hearts, so this is defintely one that I'm into and high on the list:

I also love Beyonce's video "Why Dont You Love Me" and the scene where she's crying and in her bedroom is my favorite. I'd love to remake that outfit for the plus sized and it's been an idea for a halloween costume,makeup, ciggies, and all.

And for now, that's what I have going. I dont know what to do really. I dont want it to be too generic. I defintely want to do something original.  If I hadn't been under all this stress I'd be doing a bunch of videos on Halloween Costumes but I'm trying to snap out of it asap so I can get at least a few halloween outfits down for fun and for shoots as well.

Any ideas on what you'll be for Halloween?

Day 01: A recent picture & 15 interesting facts



I took this picture this morning (10/19/2010) and I didn't feel like taking pictures, cuz you know...I'm still under the weather and I dont like giving fake ass smiles so I didn't smile at all maybe I'm just doing what Tyra says "Smiling with the eyes" cuz I really love the way my eyes came out and therefore that is why I did a popart picture of the photo I took this morning. I had to make it a little artsy. Btw...it's my brothers birthday so I'll have to call him and say "Zapo Verde" u know...that's mexican for "Happy Birthday."

Now onto 15 interesting facts about me...

1. I get nervous around kids (specially if they can't talk lol)
2. Size 7 (regular) is the smallest I have ever been (that I remember)
3. I typed  at a speed of 101WPM at one point in my life
4. I can do the splits and a backbend (despite being a fatty)
5. I love rollerblading
6. I empathize unintentionally and cry sporadically while watching Animal Planet, News, or events that have strong emotional baggage lol
7. I remember being scared of MJ's Thriller because I didn't know it was "fake" when it first came out lol
8. I have never been to disneyland
9. I went skydiving for the first time in September of 09. It was awesome.
10. When I was 16, one of my instructors (who wasn't bad looking at all) hit on me
11. I went on a date with that same instructor when I was 18 (dont judge me! I was legal :P)
12. I can't stand Banda, Duranguense, and Corridos (Its okay...but no thanks...and the dance...FORGET about it! lol)
13. I was violated (literally) by a cop the day after my 18th B-Day (Fuckn Bastard)
14. I lived in the Front Seat of my mom's Old School Chevy for 3 months when I was 13 (not by choice, life was hard)
15. I helped my mom pack her last boyfriends shit and put in on the front door when I was 9 (best example I could ever ask for-Don't put up with mens' shit and kick his ass to the curve)

If You Can't Beat Em, Join Em...

Okay, so clearly I'm not trying to beat anyone...but I will be jumping on the bandwagon and doing the "30 Days of Me" challenge for my blog. I was inspired by GlamDollLumi to do mine. Love that girl, she's beautiful, curvy and creative and I personally love her blog too :)

Anyway...the challenge consists of 30 questions. Each day the blogger (me) will be required to do a post about a question. The questions are listed below.  My 30 days start today so I'll post a recent picture and 15 facts about myself in a separate post after this one. I took on this challenge for a few reasons. One, so I can get in a routine of writing a post on a daily basis. Two, I can make my blog more personal, and three, give my readers an opportunity to learn more about me.

I invite you to join the 30 day journey too! Maybe you just started blogging, or maybe you have writers  block and have no clue what to write about. Challenges like this are a good way to build your blog and even learn more abot yourself and allow others to learn more about you.

Here are the questions I will answer in the next 30 days :)

Day 01- A recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself
Day 02- The meaning behind your Blog name
Day 03- A picture of you and your friends
Day 04- A habit that you wish you didn’t have
Day 05- A picture of somewhere you’ve been to
Day 06- Favorite super hero and why
Day 07- A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you
Day 08- Short term goals for this month and why
Day 09- Something you’re proud of in the past few days
Day 10- Songs you listen to when you are Happy, Sad, Bored, Hyped, Mad
Day 11- Another picture of you and your friends
Day 12- How you found out about Blogger and why you made one
Day 13- A letter to someone who has hurt you recently
Day 14- A picture of you and your family
Day 15- Put your iPod on shuffle: First 10 songs that play
Day 16- Another picture of yourself
Day 17- Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why
Day 18- Plans/dreams/goals you have
Day 19- Nicknames you have; why do you have them
Day 20- Someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future
Day 21- A picture of something that makes you happy
Day 22- What makes you different from everyone else
Day 23- Something you crave for a lot
Day 24- A letter to your parents
Day 25- What I would find in your bag
Day 26- What you think about your friends
Day 27- Why are you doing this 30 day challenge
Day 28- A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then?
Day 29- In this past month, what have you learned
Day 30- Your favorite song.

Breaking Through Stress!

So a few of my subscribers and readers and facebook friends have been wondering where the hell I have been.  I have bee stressing! I have been in a little hole I dug for myself and burried myself in it.  I know everyone has their way of coping with stress. My way of coping is shutting myself out of the world.  I literally stop talking, stop interacting, and just think and think and think all to myself.  I know to some this is not the way to go. To some, talking with others about their life problems is the best way to go. For me it is not.  I dont always wish to tell my life problems because I rather help myself figure out my own problems and come up with my own solutions. It makes me stronger as an individual.

I have a phase, a routine I go through. When I'm feeling down in the gutter, I cry me a river, I let it all out until I can't cry anymore and then I feel a lot better. After I've cried my river, I begin to build a bridge, strong enough to walk over. Once my bridge is built I get over it and move on. Sometimes I build weak bridges that only allow me to take a few steps forward when I'm already falling through the cracks and having to start back at one. In the end, it shows me patience and only gives me the strenght to build a stronger bridge, one that I wont have to start all over at.

I have been going through so much this past month. I had my mom move in, which I love! I hadn't realize how much I needed her till she was home with me. I feel so good having her around. For one, I'm not alone anymore and second, she's not alone. Its nice to have someone to talk to when you come home from work or school. I dont have such a lonely quiet house anymore.

Today, I just got the keys to my 2nd bedroom apartment. Which means I have to now move all over again! I'm feeling so much better already. I know this all requires action and movement and therefore I have no time to be all stressed and burried underneath all my blankets in my dark cave room! lol. I am super excited. The apartment we are moving to is super nice, it's been remodeled so theres lots of upgrades involved which I'm extremely excited for cuz my current apartment feel so beat up and old :(

Anyway, I'm excited for the start of the week! I will be taking pictures of my new place later today after work and will show you all before and after pictures of the new place.

Only thing I wont do this time around is paint the walls. Finding a contractor to paint everything back to normal was a pain the ass and let me tell you, some of these poeple will try and rip you off! Tell me why I was able to work down a contractor from $725 dollars to just $320 bucks! I'm telling you, some men just try and rip off women because they feel we're so poor and indefenseless and what do we know right? Well I know how to work a man from $725 down to $320 that's what I know, the hell if I was gonna pay almost a grand to have my apartment painted, yea right! I ddin't even pay $200 to have it painted myself!

Anyway, that is the reason why I have not been making any videos on YouTube or been posting any blogs. Mind you, I think I have about 3 drafts that have yet to be post those once their complete. I did a Vlog video about why I havn't been posting any videos as well, discussing how I have been feeling and I dont know if I'll post it or not, but if I do, I'll probably attach the video here later.

Hope everyone has a great week!
xoxo
Mayra

The Tree

I have been feeling like blah lately but today was such a wonderful day and I actually felt like taking pictures.  I only take pictures and make videos when I'm in the mood because otherwise none of them come out any good and I feel as though how I feel truly comes through my videos and pictures.  I find taking pictures and making videos is another form of therapy for me.

 I have to find a location that is nice, soothing, and that I enjoy the scenery so I capture that in my pictures other than my living room. Plus, I'm working on painting my apartment back to it's original condition and therefore been stressing out on finding a contractor cuz my manager is being such a douche about it. She wants a licensed contractor to do it so I been stressing about that because these guys really wanna gaffle me. I have been helping my mother move in, and even packing my own things becuase I'm moving to a 2 bedroom by the end of the month so packing ahead of time is a big help.

Anyway....cuz i'm getting way off point...(like I normally do in my videos)

There are so many wonderful places to take pictures at the Winery. On my lunch breaks I gather ideas and find a spot. On the way to the park today, I found a few more places I will be taking pictures at for an upcoming "photo shoot". There are parts in the vineyards that are in full autumn transition. It's so beautiful. The leaves on the vines are so many beautiful colors! I can't wait to capture some pictures and share before the vines completely dry off and the leaves begin to fall off their vines.

Today I chose to take pictures on the tree at the park we have on grounds. It's a perfect place to sit back, relax, and meditate and listen to the wind gush through the vines and leaves, through the branches of the trees and then brush up against your skin and through your hair. I love the smell of wet earth, specially after a first rain. It's so soothing and reminds me of times I went to visit my "ama y pa" (grandparents) in Mexico .

When I first came out to the Park 4 years ago, I fell inlove with the tree and knew I'd love tot ake pictures on it one day. I can't wait to do more black and white photography with this tree,  specially now and when Fall transitions into Winter. The branches will be brittle and naked and all that will show is the skeleton of the tree and it will be so beautiful.  

Next semester, I will take a photography class. I feel I have an eye for photography, and it's not just about taking a picture and looking pretty but actually capturing a moment in time, and capturing and making art through photographs.   I also want to take a class because I'd like to know more about the development of photographs and how images are captured. I think it's so wonderful and one of the greatest inventions ever! :)

I hope you all enjoy this post. I know lots of my viewers really enjoy the photographs at the end of my videos so I will try and deliver more artsy pics which I love anyway :)

Have a great week!

xoxo

Mayra

What I'm Wearing:

DC Long Sleeve V Neck Sweater
Polka Dot Short Sleeve Scoop Top
Jeans - Torrid
Black Soda Flats w/Zipper Detailing
Neutral DuoTone Scarf - JCP

Accessories (Avon):

Gold Toned Key to My Heart Pendant Necklace

Faux Pearl Earrings

Antiqued Watch