In Which Mithy Declares it a Happy Valentine's Day!

Dear readers,

I wanted to take a moment to tell you all that I love you. I'm not just saying that. I downright adore you. you are the cheese to my macaroni, the icing on my cake. The very thought of you makes me jump for joy. I want nothing more than to smooch you.

This being said, I hope you enjoy this valentine blog. Its for you readers, just for you.

Tonite, I'm going to get dressed up nice and go with Bubba to get pancakes at the closest Dennys, then a movie in the comfort of his apartment. I deem this Valentines Day a good one.

All wrapped in love,

Mithy

Seasons of Love
a postsecret valentine

Joie de vivre

I'm going to take a moment and show you the amazing place Bubba and I went this weekend....

Pigeon Point Lighthouse is about a 20 minutes drive from Half Moon Bay, California and remains the oldest working lighthouse on the coast. We spent a romantic valentines day weekend in their youth hostel.... an affordable trip I would recommend any time!

On a Luvy Duvy Note...
here are some pictures to get you in the mood



Happy Valentines Day!

The Bee Person Cinematic

Dearest readers,


I'm trying a new thing. For this segment of my blog, I'm going to be bringing you some lovely works of film. Please enjoy this experiment.

Yours,
Mithy

Edison Studio's
Frankenstien

Produced in 1910 by Edison Studios and directed by J. Searle Dawley, this film remains today the first ever motion picture adaptation of Frankenstein. It runs a whopping 13 minutes and was originally run on 35 mm film. The best thing about this particular version of the film is that where it was originally silent, it is accompanied here by Life Toward Twilight, a one man composer of ambient and industrial sounds. Daniel Tuttle, the man behind Life Toward Twilight derived this composition in 2008. His compositions are often categorized under Neoclassical, Dark Industrial, or Steampunk. A link to his background and Discography can be clicked above. The full film is posted below. Enjoy!

In Other News

Punk of the Day

Linkables
Steam Dreams of Iverness
a radio program!






PopTarts
No poptarts for you!

In Which Mithy Looks Outside to Greet Another Foggy Day... And then Gripes About it

Hapless followers,

At this point, i'm just trying to hash it out, no creative schedule or trying harder. My life is something of a penny dreadful by way of unsettling schedules and sleepless mid evenings. I'm having trouble gaining my ground. Plus it is January, my least favorite month as it reminds me of the foggy and barren cold of winter days of some desolate place. I will say though that tomorrow is February so we are on the edge of something experimental. Listening to the positivity of Owl City and trying not to overdose on carbs can only get me so far though. In short, I need some sun. And some t-shirts. I'm also getting tired of these big fluffy boots my needy freezing feet make me wear. My boyfriend, Poor Bubba, can't get away from my ice-toes fast enough under the quilts before I shock him to into hypothermia. I'm asking for spring, Ne, begging for it. So, for at least a moment, I want to give some of you the semblance of hope a picture can bring, even now when winter's at its most evil and all we want is to be un-bundled and un-bridled. Enjoy today's post.

Always,
Mithy

Winter
A list of Pro's and Cons

Pro's

• Fluffy socks
• fireplace fires
• scarves and hats
• snow (sometimes)
• snuggling
• hot chocolate
• soup
  
• hot baths

Con's

• cold feet
• cold noses
• colds in general
• short days/long nights
• too many clothes
• weight gain
• monotony

( perhaps one of the best things about
winter is cold-nose kissing...)

And now some reprieve...
Pictures to cure the Winter Blues

In Other News

Punk of the day

Lovely Linkables

The Gatehouse
I still don't fully understand this website, possibly because its British? That said, its fun to look at.










PopTarts

Mid-Winter Mani/Pedi:

I'm not sure this takes too much instruction, I just thought I'd inspire you to do it. Turn on a show or movie, lay out the materials and get crackin'. I chose a dark purple for mine, with pink butterfly detailing like the icing on the cake. It made me feel toe-ready, even under my nanook boots!

As for the weekend...

Dear Readers,

I'm taking a weekend, be back on Sunday for more fun and games!

Happy Holliday!
Mithy

In Which Mithy Plans a Hypothetical Journey to Steamcon III

Hapless followers,

I should start by first alerting you to the fact that the steampunk convention, Steamcon III has been announced and or rumored at (the above link will take you to an information page). The theme this year is "20,000 leagues under the sea", which I love multiplied by 10. Sadly, however, I cannot go to the convention this year because I am but a poor college student. Granted I'll be a graduate by then, but I'll be entering grad school and with the CSU budget cuts being as they are.... well, thank you very much Jerry Brown. I can however, plan for going in the nearby future. So, in the end, I have constructed a hypothetical trip plan for you and yours this year or in the future. I hope today's post proves helpful in the matter of visiting the future past.

Happy Trails!
Mithy

Steamcon III
(Your affordable trip guide to futures past)

Convention info:

Time: October 14, 2011 at 12pm to October 16, 2011 at 4pm
Location: Hyatt Regency Bellevue Street: 900 Bellevue Way NE,
City/Town: Bellevue, WA Website or Map: http://bellevue.hyatt.com/hya…
Event Type: convention Organized By: Diana Vick
Tickets: (based on last years prices): $55 for an adult for all convention days.
Website: Click here

Option 1:
(for the straight forward adventurer)

• Take the train (Amtrak) to Seattle and bus into Bellevue Via Soundtransit. Believe it or not, this bus will take you from the train station to the Hayatt where the convention is being held. Should you choose to stay in Seattle where the cheaper youth hostels are, you can bus in and it will only take you 40 mins max.
• when booking a hotel, Bellevue has some cheap options, but not many. There is an affordable travelodge near the Hyatt, but it is difficult to book. the info for this inn is:

11011 Northeast 8th Street

Bellevue, WA 98004

(425) 454-4967

• Overall, this option will cost you approximately $400 not counting incidentals and food. This price includes the estimated prices of train tickets, bus fare, hotel and convention admission.
  

Option 2
(for the intrepid traveler: a more adventurous option)

• Drive to Seattle. Road Trip!!! I'll be coming off the coast so my trip includes a one night stay in Portland and a trip to Powells Bookstore.
  
• Continue on to Seattle. Check in to City Hostel Seattle. or the 6th avenue inn (booked through hostelsclub.com) or any other lodging available to your budget
• Spend a day or so exploring Seattle. Visit the Space Needle or the Seattle SciFi Museum.
• Drive or bus to the convention (see above).
  
• This trip, overall, costs about $600-$700/ person. It runs a little more expensive because rather than a long weekend, this version of the trip should be considered a vacation. once again this price includes the estimated prices of train tickets, bus fare/gas, hotel and convention admission. Not food or incidentals

Further notes:

• Costumes: steampunk costumes, when in detail, can range $100-$300. plan for this in advance. It might be more cost effective to use a hot glue gun and some thrift-store savvy.
  
• merchandise: buying from vendors is a huge price deduction. be a budgeter.
  
• Food: never underestimate the power of a cooler. Most hostels provide kitchen accoutrement as well as free food. Dollar Tree stores also provide non-perishables for trip planning like soups and ramen (see the PopTart for today's excellent recipe)
  
• People: most of these prices can be cut in half by traveling in a group or in pairs. it's more fun with many!

In Other News

Punk of the Day

Lovely Linkables

Steampunk Empire
a gorgeous forum with lots of fun and funky contributions













PopTarts

Today: A recipe for $5 Spaghetti-O cassorole
(disclaimer: only $5 if ingredients are found at the dollar tree. They all can be if you look hard enough. recipe courtesy of The Red Kitchen Project)

• 1 can Spaghetti-O's
• 2 cup large croutons
• 2 tbs breadcrumbs
• 1-2 cups shredded cheese
• 2 tbs french fried onions

Process: coat small casserole pan with non-stick cooking spray. line bottom of the pan with croutons. pour spaghetti-O's on top. Cover with shredded cheese, then bread crumbs. Bake uncovered at 400 degrees for 20 mins. top with french fried onions then bake again for another 10 mins (or until piping hot). remove and eat!