Exciting, exciting, exciting

Life has been exciting lately.

I went to a party alone, where I only knew a few people I'd just met.

I had an amazing time.

I went to a networking conference and was the youngest one there. I WENT, and I'm proud of that.

I know my 30 second pitch off my heart

I'm going to launch into my market research, app development and farmer's market selling soon!

I'm eating healthy

I'm surrounded by people I love and I feel love every day.

I'm going to Quebec this weekend to meet up with fate.

I'm doing the things I love every  day.

Life is exciting.

Oh What a Night

Wow.

I began my night on the train to my friends condo downtown. When I got off the train it was at a platform I was unfamiliar with and I ended up wandering around for about 15 minutes until my friends called and said they could see my from there balcony...they are on the 29th floor! Finally I made it up to the place where we sat and had some drinks before getting to our event.

We are all first year students at Humber for fashion arts. We all love the program and were eagerly awaiting this night, the final fashion show production done by the second (and final) year students. The theme tonight was 'go beyond the dream'.

We took a cab down to the location and we're immediatly impressed by the elegant venue. The bathrooms had the coolest couches... Everywhere they had colored lights and glowing dancers to evoke a mysterious forest mood.

There was even this adorable bar tender who broke a glass trying to impress me with his moves. Of course I had to give him my number.

Then the show began. The first few collections were lovely. Great prints and shapes. But the final collection was done by a creative genius named Stephan Caras'. I was blow away by the incredible silhouettes and embellishment on his garments. One dress, of a silky cream material, had a sleeve that was a full vertical extention of the dress and had a wired hem that gave it a flowing circular shape. It was breathtaking.

After the show I networked with some of the professions that teach this fashion show class. I am determined to be the head of the show next year and make it even better.
Overall it was a great night. As I ran to catch my train to get home I realized (once I stopped on the platform) I was standing beside this adorable guy...we had a great conversation on the train. You don't even have to extend the relationship beyond that because sometimes it feels right to just leave it at a nice memory. And that is how I felt about tonight, it will be a nice memory.

The photos below are my friends and I in the bathroom mirror and then me on the train to her place.  

As a Blogger I've Learned

That I actually really hate blogging because unless I take a few hours out of my day to create some technicolor'd dream post, then I'm just sitting here sharing my inner thoughts. (Or updates on my life; which aren't even substantial enough to maintain an interesting twitter account).

I for one, love to think, so don't get me peg me for some writer's block type. Because when I get going, I go. Sometimes it doesn't make sense, but sometimes, it does.

However, once I've typed up my beautiful, though provoking and structured (giant mess of sentences) blog post, I say to myself "Hey...there are some pretty good ideas there...I'm literally about to fling this possible-monetarily-valued, and intangible piece of pixels into anyone who so happens to fall or search upon it.

Yeah, that's too many people for me. So I just delete it (after I've copied it into word).

And I've noticed that I don't write how I speak but I write how I think. Which will make any thoughtful post the most intimate display of my soul, by the way.

Maybe I'll publish them in my memoirs.

For you, Ghana.

Sexuality? Straight, yet infatuated with boobies. 

If you could meet anyone on this earth, who would it be? Alexandra Shulman, Ricardo Ticsci and Joan Smalls in that order. 

Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 23, give me line 17. On this bus the only book is the one my neighbor has. I'd rather not be intrusive. 

What do you think about most? My to-do list & their contents.

What does your latest text message from someone else say? "Yeah I know right" 

Do you sleep with or without clothes on? With, because I get cold when I'm stationary so I need to bundle. 

What's your strangest talent? Intuition 

Girls.... (finish the sentence); Boys.... (finish the sentence) Girls are pretty and boys are a pitty. 

Ever had a poem or song written about you? I think I have. But I don't remember who, what, when, etc. Just that little inkling of remembrance. 

When is the last time you played the air guitar? Not something I do enough to say I've had a 'last time'

Do you have any strange phobias? If prefer not to say. 

Ever stuck a foreign object up your nose? A straw. It was an accident. 

What's your religion? N/A

If you are outside, what are you most likely doing? Enjoying the sun 

Do you prefer to be behind the camera or in front of it? Both. 

Simple but extremely complex. Favorite band? Currently, Mother Mother, Group Love, Lumineers. 

What was the last lie you told? "Mom I'm going to school early bye"

Do you believe in karma? Yes. Because what you do makes you. 

What is your greatest weakness; your greatest strength? My weakness is my social anxiety and my strength...is having more than one strength. 

Who is your celebrity crush? Robert Downey Jr. 

Have you ever gone skinny dipping? Yes. 

How do you vent your anger? With sadness. 

Do you have a collection of anything? Magazine pages 

Do you prefer talking on the phone or video chatting online? Neither, face to face. 

Are you happy with the person you've become? Yes ma'am. 

What's a sound you hate; sound you love? I love when metal bracelets clink together on a fashionably slim wrist. I hate when someone makes a noise while fidgeting 

What's your biggest "what if"? They are all pretty big "What if I was born in Paris", "What if I was born 20 years ago". But I never care because I'm happy here. 

Do you believe in ghosts? How about aliens? I believe in them more than god.

Stick your right arm out; what do you touch first? Do the same with your left arm. Nothing to my left but air, and my right I grab my water cup. 

Smell the air. What do you smell? Snot. Because I'm stuffed up. 

What's the worst place you have ever been to? The dentist 

Most attractive singer of the opposite gender? I'm not that kind of person to google what people look like. 

To you, what is the meaning of life? I have a better question, what is life? 

Define Art. (Art, to me, is expression) I had to leave the previous answer because I love it and totally agree. 

Do you believe in luck? You make your own luck. 

What's the weather like right now? It's too dark to tell so it's just dark. 

What time is it? 10:15 P.M.

Do you drive? If so, have you ever crashed? I do and I have not.

What was the last book you read? The last book I read was about Alexander McQueen but the last book I finished was...apparently not very memorable. 

Do you like the smell of gasoline? Yes

Do you have any nicknames? My nickname is my name. Haha. Maddie. 

What was the last movie you saw? Riddick. It made me appreciate life and realize how close death is. 

What's the worst injury you've ever had? Once I had a twisted muscle on my leg and when I iced it I froze the muscle and was in excruciating pain for 5h+ until hospital people finally processed me and gave me a T3. 

Have you ever caught a butterfly? Fuck butterflies. 

Do you have any obsessions right now? Weeds, the show. 

What's your sexual orientation? Straight.

Ever had a rumor spread about you? Yes. But it wasn't important. But probably other times too....

Do you believe in magic? No

Do you tend to hold grudges against people who have done you wrong? Nope. I don't even get grudged. 

What is your astrological sign? Pisces, it means I'm a mermaid. 

Do you save money or spend it? I have to buy gas so spend.  

What's the last thing you purchased? A G. 

Love or lust? Love.

Can you touch your nose with your tongue? Almost. That's good enough for me. 

Where were you yesterday? Making new friends!!!

Is there anything pink within 10 feet of you? Two walls, my pants, a sticker, multiple sticky notes, book covers, a painting, and a sharpie. 

Are you wearing socks right now? I am not because it's bed time. 

What's your favorite animal? Elephants. 

What is your secret weapon to get someone to like you? My smile. 

Where is your best friend? Home. 

What were you doing last night at 12 AM? Sleeping.

What do you think Satan's last name is? Clause. 

Are you the kind of friend you would want to have as a friend? Id be to jealous of myself. 

You can only have one of these things; trust or love. Trust. I need to feel safe. 

What's a song that always makes you happy when you hear it? Ways to go, grouplove. 

In your opinion, what makes a great relationship? Best friendship. 

How can I win your heart? Its already been set, so if you do great, if you don't you probably never will. 

Can insanity bring on more creativity? No

What is the single best decision you have made in your life so far? To take a risk. 

What size shoes do you wear? 8.5

What would you want to be written on your tombstone? I want a lot of hyphens. 

What is your favorite word? Kit. 

Give me the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word heart. Beat

What is a saying you say a lot? "Omg" "perfect" "awesome" "dork" "cool" "sweet". IM STUCK IN A 14 YEAR OLDS VOCABULARY. 

What's the last song you listened to? RADIO

Basic question; what's your favorite color/colors? Burgundy.

What is your current desktop picture? Karlie Kloss for Donna Karan Resort 2013. It's so beautiful. 

If you could press a button and make anyone in the world instantaneously explode, who would it be? All lives are equal and I wish death to none. 

What would be a question you'd be afraid to tell the truth on? What do you want to be when you grow up?

You accidentally eat some radioactive vegetables. They were good, and what's even cooler is that they endow you with the super-power of your choice! What is that power? clones with my knowledge and capability but they all know I'm the top dog still. 

You can re-live any point of time in your life. The time-span can only be a half-hour, though. What half-hour of your past would you like to experience again? One night we were all out doing things we shouldn't and I had one ear bud in when he came up and kissed me for what seemed like ever. That was a magical night. 

You just got a free plane ticket going anywhere. You have to depart right now. Where are you gonna go? Mars. 

Do you have any relatives in jail? None that I'm aware of.

Ever been on a plane? Yes many times! I love airports. 

If the whole world were listening to you right now, what would you say? I'd need more time to prepare. 

New City

I want to live in New York City

I want to wake up early on Saturday to meet my friends for yoga in the park

I want to enjoy my commute

I want to want to take my time

I want to get my newspaper from a cart on a street corner

I want to be in need of something and have it by taking a walk down the block

I want to shop

I want to watch people

I want to be successful

I want to beautiful

I want to be envied

I want to go to extravagant events

I want to wear extravagant dresses

I want to see my face 60 feet tall

I want to come home at night, settle on the couch and watch the lights dance

This is the End

As I sit here writing this in a chair in my backyard I'm cursing the clouds that keep stealing the sun from me.
Despite this happy post, I have a depressing title. But it's true, this IS the end, of high school.
My last few interesting memories start with grad breakfast. My first two period classes are art classes that are some how always responsible for planning and executing any type of school held event. The morning before grad breakfast we were blowing up balloons like crazy and rushing to get the center pieces done. Grad Breakfast was a success, and it reminded me who my real friends in this school are.




My Breakfast Outfit




After breakfast, a big chunk of the grads were leaving for our grad trip to Wasaga Beach. It was a great weekend filled with friends, fun and tons of sun.




















A week after Wasaga was PROM!
I went to prom last year with my boyfriend who is a grade ahead of me. It wasn't amazing and this year I wasn't expecting much.
A month ago I began making my dress. Yes you read that correctly. I made my prom dress. It turned out beautifully and my date had a matching tie (yes I made that too!)
Getting closer to prom I was preparing for my pre-prom party. A small gathering where family and friends come to take pictures of the gorgeous grads. My backyard (the setting for the party) was in need of some serious clean up. About once a week for a few months my mom and I would be out there weeding and cleaning up dried leaves. Closer to prom the boyfriend and friend helped lay down new soil and the day before they power washed the whole thing.
On the day of prom I had a orangized schedule and to do list for my mom, boyfriend and friend. Why didn't I help? Well I had a whole spa day booked from 10 am to 2:30 pm. I got the works done, body scrub, eye brow wax, facial, manicure, pedicure and of course hair and makeup. It was all worth it in the end when this gem of a photo was taken.




Isn't he cute!?
Despite my lack of excitement for the actual prom event, I had an amazing time. There was a photo booth and great music playing. The food was not awful and everyone looked great! I even won for most unique!




This was after prom. I was pretty hyped up from dancing! That's why my hair is such a mess.
Once the awards were announced there was about half hour left for dancing. My party bus groups was heading out then so we climbed on our massive bus to go to the after party.
When we arrived it was crazy! People who I've never seen at a party before were there, and had clearly been drinking, way too much. The party was outdoors only with a DJ and a huge light system. I didn't think it would last to long and as predicated around 1am the cops came to break everyone up.
My friends and I all went to my friend Julia's house to continue our own party. Around 5am I crashed and woke up at 10am in sweaty jeans and messy hair. I went home and shower'd off one of the best nights of my high school career.
Finally a few days later, today, Tuesday, I am done. I handed in my final projects, got my yearbook signed and said good bye to the those who I would miss.
I have one exam this Monday and a report card to eventually pick up.
It hasn't hit me that high school is over. It doesn't really feel like it is. Maybe it will when I finish my exam, or pick up my report card. Maybe even when I start college in the Fall. Who knows. All I know is that I'm ready for summer.




Stay Beautiful,

Facts on Madeline

I hate facial piercings

I don't like being stressed

I don't care what people think

I care (too much) how people feel

I've been trying to stop

I have massive dreams

I am a hard worker

I love talking about what I like

Stupid stupid stupid



Stay Beautiful,