Halloween Floral Arrangement

   I love doing these and I'll post the rest when I can, but this one has to be by far my favorite.

    I made a Christmas one awhile back. My mother has that one. I have a fall one, an Independence Day one, and an Easter one as well. 

    You will need: 

• A pot preferably black, but if not you can get cheap black paint and paint brushes at Walmart. 
• You will need filler, something like floral foam to hold your flowers in place.
• Black toppings. I used black dirt that I had left over from summer, but you can get black sand or rocks at a craft store. Dollar Tree carries sand in their craft section. 
• Black spiders or whatever creepy crawlies you prefer. Can't remember where I got the spiders. 
• Black bats which I got at the Dollar Tree.
• Black Raven which I got at the Dollar Tree.
• Black & purple flowers which I got at the Dollar Tree. 

     

Makeup organization Idea

     I got this idea from YouTube, but instead of sheet metal in a picture frame, I used a cookie sheet and placed it backwards and nailed it to the wall.

      Unique and different and yes I reckon I'm an LA Colors girl, lol. 

       Anyway, you will need:

• Cookie Sheet which you can find at your local Dollar Tree. 
• Magnets.
• Glue Gun.
• Nails.

Nail a hole in the top corners of the cookie sheet before nailing it to the wall and then glue magnets to the back of your makeup. 

Holland Island, Maryland.

     Holland Island is located in the Chesapeake Bay in Dorchester County, Maryland.
     Holland Island is a marshy rapidly eroding island that was once inhabited by watermen and farmers, but since been abandoned.
      Holland Island was originally settled in the 1600's, taking its name from early colonist Daniel Holland. By the 1850's, the first community of fishing and farming families developed on the island. By 1910, the island had about 360 residents.
      The island had 70 homes, stores, post office, school, church, community center, and a doctor.
      The Islanders supported themselves by dredging for oysters and fishing.
      The wind and tide began to erode the west side of the island, where most of the houses were located in 1914. This forced the Islanders to move inland. The last family left in 1918 when a tropical storm damaged the church. In October 2010, the last remaining house collapsed which was built in 1888.

 

I couldn't find a lot of photos. Most of 'em were of the last remaining house. The Island is disappearing into the ocean. The picture above of the graveyard is one of three. Two have disappeared into the ocean.  

Kolmanskop, Namibia Africa

   

 Pronounced "Cold-mans-shop".
     Is an abandoned ghost town which was built to keep up with the demands of diamonds and other rare resources. This town was built to house miners of valuable gemstones originally.
     After WW1, the town began to diminish and also hit by a windstorm.  

 Mining Manager's house.

Butugychag, Russia

     Pronounced "Boot-chuggy-chug"

     In Russia, there is an abandoned work camp in Gulag. It was basically like a death sentence if you were sent there.
     Local legends say it is cursed because they would find skulls and bones of humans and of animals. The animal would be furless.
      The whole valley is radioactive from the uranium and because of that, the average life span was only a few months.
      People say it is the final resting place of 380,000 people who worked there.

Ballarat, California 1890's

 

      One of most barren and ghost towns in the United States, located right next to Death Valley. It was built as a supply point for minter moving to Nevada to California. In 1897 it housed around 500 residents with several saloons and hotels. Ballarat was named after an Austrailian immigrant who proposed that it should be after the Australian gold town of Ballarat in Victoria. When the mines began to close, the town began to shut down.

     In 1960's, Charles Manison and his family moved into a ranch nearby.

     It is only access by a dirt road through the dry Mojave Desert. 

     There is only one resident in Ballarat.

 An old graveyard.

I got all my information from American Eye; A Youtube Channel.

6-Year Old Boys Dies From A Gunshot Wound

     A young Pennsylvania kid was killed by his older brother (10 Years Old) Wednesday morning. Apparently the boys were home alone. Really? OK, the mother was at work, but according to articles, she did have a live-in boyfriend. So where the hell was he? And second and most important question; the gun was registered in the mother's name, so why didn't see teach her kids about gun safety?  If she refused to do so, then the gun needed to be put in a locked safe. That's irresponsible.
     Also 10 year's old. He really should have known right from wrong, not to touch the gun.
     I remember my father's guns were mounted on the wall in the backroom. Though they wan't no 9MM's. Two were shotguns and the other was a BB Gun. I don't remember, but my mother told me that our father let me and my sister shoot them when we were younger. I mean he was standing right there beside us. We were fine. The guns were in the same room were we hung out in sometimes. We never once touched 'em. But unlike most kids, we knew what guns could do. Our father taught us that.
     He even trusted my sister enough. There was a snake on one our swing-sets and he told my sister to go get the gun, but apparently she must have ran into our mother on the way to the backroom, 'cause she came out with the instead.
     Teach your kids. Unfortunately the brother had to learn the devastating way the dangers of guns. Don't make that mistake. Take them to an gun expert to at least hear them out if you're unsure how to start. I'm sure they can help you with that conversation.
   

Shadowhunters-Of Men And Angels

Episode starts where it ended, Clary and Jace taking Luke to Magnus'.
Jace drives Luke's police car into a poll, lol.
Jace and Simon go find the stuff for Magnus to help Luke. And Jace gets annoyed at Simon and tells him basically he's hung-over Clary and a friend is all he's ever gonna be. Simon didn't like that, but Jace is so right. Simon pulls a knife on Jace and that really pisses off Jace.
So instead of Luke telling Clary about her father and everything, it is Magnus instead.
Alec arrives to help and by then Jace and Simon get there.
Simon walks in on Clary and Jace while they had a little moment, looking a bit jealous.
Isabelle is doing rune cards with her little brother Max, and then Maryse walks in to talk to Isabelle.
When Luke is able to, he finishes the story about Valentine and the backstory.
Alec stays with Magnus to help clean up and have drinks.
Clary shows Luke the box and tells her that it stands for Jonathan Christopher, her brother.
Where Hodge tells Clary about her unusual angelic powers its Luke instead when she puts the box down on a paper and it well...seeps through?
Clary thinks she knows where her mother hid the cup.

Letting Yourself Go

     It's one thing to let yourself go, physically. It's another thing to 'let go' of your fears, your inhibitions, and your jealousies.
     Today would be a terrific day to 'let yourself go' when it comes to the things you shouldn't be hanging on to.

Fabulosity: 365 Fabulous Thoughts For Women

Shadowhunters: Moo Shu To Go

     It opens up with Clary and Jace and Alec entering. Clary tells him about the necklace, that Valentine can speak to her through the necklace. Of course Alec takes the necklace and puts it away. Alec still don't like Clary. Isabelle comes and finds Clary and they talk about Alec and Joycelyn.
     In walks Isabelle's mother who don't exactly greet her daughter, but she does makes one hell of an entrance. The only one she actually smiles to is Jace, but Isabelle's not alone. Maryse don't warm up to Clary either.
     Scene cuts to Luke at the police station with Alaric.
     Clary draws a picture of Valentine and then rips it up.
     Scene cuts to Alec and Jace. Alec complaining he has to baby sit Jace's girlfriend. And then Alec brings up what happened at Magnus'. (Recall, they had to give up a memory). And Jace is still non the wiser. He says he loves him too; a brother, and a friend and that's what's been bothering him? Lol, at least they kept that.
     Simon goes to the vampire hotel. Raphael scares him away.
     Alec and Clary train while talking. Clary tells him she might be able to use the box that her mother takes out once a year to use to try to find Valentine. Then Magnus calls Alec.
     Alaric is with the werewolves without Luke. One of the pack wants Clary.
     Alec is right, what is the point of an invisibility rune without muting your phone? Though it is just her stalker friend.
     Jace and Isabelle go to Meilorne (still might not be spelling that right). But that ain't the only meeting happening. Valentine is also holding his own.
     Clary and Alec meet up with Simon and they take the back way. Simon moves with swiftness. He can also see the runes that are on the wall of the building. Alec questions Simon. Simon is able to break through a locked door. Alec finds the box that Clary mentions. Alaric kidnaps Clary. Oh, Jace is gonna be pissed.
     Jace receives a text from Alec. Yep, he's pissed.
     Simon asks why does he keeps getting kidnap and Clary tells him that its her everyone's after.
     Simon finds a phone and calls Jace.
     Luke appears and Clary is a bit jumpy. Jace knocks Luke out. Outside they are surrounded by wolves. Luke appears and takes down the alpha and becomes the new pack leader.
     Simon with Clary and Jace, drives Luke to Magnus' to get healed.

The Mortal Instruments-Music Challenge

The shadowhunters is one of my favorite sagas. Below are the songs that I think fit the characters. I can't wait to reveal my choice of Sebastian.

1. First up is the sarcastic, witty, tortured soul; Jace Herondale. I thought 'Angel with A Shotgun' by The Cars fit Jace just right.  Youtuber Styleslut created this video. 

     2. Next is Clary Fray. The daughter of Valentine Morganstern and Jace's love interest. She has red hair and green eyes. Clary was a tough to figure, but I finally found what I thought is the perfect song; "Warrior" by Beth Crowley. Youtuber ShadowOfHeaven created this video. 

      3.Alec Lightwood is an intelligent, serious, dark hair and blued shadowhunter who had a secret to hide, but eventually came out of the closet. He was pretty easy; 'Secrets' by One Republic. Youtuber Dana A created this video. 

      4. The beautiful Isabelle Lightwood. If her looks won't kill ya, her cooking will. I found that 'Me Too' by Meghan Trainer fit her perfectly. Youtuber Silly Unicorn created this video. 

      5. Simon Lewis. The geeky friend who is obsessed with Clary who follows her round like little lost puppy. Simon was easy, "Monsters" by Ruelle. Youtuber Fandoms Unlimited created this video.  

      6. The high warlock of Brookly; Magnus Bane and Alec's love interest. Magnus was so hard but I decided to go with "I want To Be Immortal" by Marina and the Diamonds. Youtuber Ichored created this video. 

      7. Malec. I mean, what's to say? I don't really agree, sorry. I found the perfect song to compliment them, "Secret Love Song" by Little Mix. Youtuber Emily McQueen created this video.

      8. Clace. Yes, I definitely ship 'em. "Don't Deserve You" by Plumb, I think fits their relationship. Youtuber TheSamSam110 created this video.

      9. Sizzy. Is proof that even geeks has a chance with a good looking girl...when Simon isn't obsessing over Clary. "Just The Way You Are" by Bruno Mars is perfect. Youtuber Malechellyeah created this video.

       10. Valentine Morganstern. The evil Shadowhunter. "My Demons" by Starset is just perfect. Youtuber Vconersev created this video.

      11. Sebastian Morganstern aka Johnathan Christoper Morganstern who never really had a chance to be the shadowhunter, son, and brother he was suppose to be thanks to his father. For Sebastian the song I found which is so perfect is Paula Adbul's "Cold Hearted Snake". For Johnathan, I thought "Save Me" by Remy Zero is perfect. Use your imagination.  Youtuber Bronwin (and a bunch of numbers) created this lyric video (J.C. Morganstern). Youtuber Lilschoolgurl1980 created this lyric video (Sebastian Morganstern).

      12. Valentine and Clary. I thought "From The Love Of A Daughter" by Demi Lovato fit this father daughter duo perfect. Youtuber SocialCasualty created this lyric video.

     13. Clary and Luke. Clary's known Luke since she was a little girl and the perfect song is "He Didn't Have To Be" by Brad Paisley. Youtuber Denise Toibes created this lyric video.

      14. Valentine and Jocelyn. The parents of Clary and Johnathan. I found that "In the grove-Chimes at Midnight" is the perfect song. I have no idea who the artist is, but Youtuber XCrimsonVampireX created this video.

       15. Jocelyn and Luke. The only parental figures Clary has always known. I think "Let's Hurt Tonight" by One Republic fit their relationship. Youtuber SteffSpecialDirector created this video.

     16. Max Lightwood. A child who was killed by Sebastian Morganstern. "Gone Too Soon" by Daughtry is perfect. Youtuber TobiForMusic created this lyric video.

      17. Maia Roberts. OK, Maia was super easy. Non other than Shakira "She Wolf". Shakira posted the video to her Youtube channel.

       18. New York. Where the series takes place. The only New York song I know of is Taylor Swift's "Welcome To New York". Youtuber Lyrics Music Weekly created this lyric video.












      Note, I only did some of the popular characters. 

Raspberry Smoothie

There's mostly likely a recipe you can find online, but this one is ALL MINE. Its a perfect alternative instead of Coke and it's yummy.

You will need:

• Blender
• Raspberries
• Yoplait Raspberry yogurt
• (I used peach juice, but its whatever your choosing.)
• Whipped Cream

     Pour, I say about a cup a half a cup of juice into the blender. Then added about a half of container of berries. I used Dole fresh raspberries from Kroger's. Add your whole container of yogurt, place the lid and blend.
     Added chopped berries and whipped to finish it off.

Wonderland Amusement Park Beijing, China

An amusement park in China that was abandoned and never completed. In May 2013 the park was demolished leaving no hope for any amusement park. 

Below are some picture of the deserted amusement park.

Mother's Day

Mother's Day was first celebrated in 1908, when Anne Jarvis held a memorial for her mother in a church in West Virginia. She started campaigned in 1905 the year her mother died.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother%27s_Day

Below is a list of song about mom, that I found and liked. They are in no particular order.

 2Pack-Dear Mama

 Christina Aguilera-Oh, Mother

 Trace Adkins-Hot Mama

 Clay Walker-'Fore She Was Mama

 Boys To Men-A Song For Mama

 Elvis Presley-Mama Liked The Roses

 Spice Girls-Mama

 Taylor Swift-The Best Day

 Meghan Trainor w/Kelli Trainor-Mom

 Carrie Underwood-Mama's Song

 Justin Bieber-Turn To You

 Blake Shelton-The Baby

 Girls Generation-Dear Mama

 Lauren Alaina-Like My Mother Does

 Ashanti-Mother

 Carrie Underwood-Don't Forget To Remember Me.

 The Wilkinsons-26 cents

 Jamie O' Neal-Somebody's Hero

 Reba-I'm A Survivor

 Dolly Parton-Coat Of Many Colors

 The Band Perry-Mother Like Mine

Which songs did you like? Personally I was surprised that some where actually good by artists I NEVER listen to, especially Justin Bieber.