Fashionista Finds – Peruvian Delights!
First off, I want to say a big warm thank you to all who left a positive comment on my last post! I was not expecting to get that strong of a response and I am truly flattered with everything everyone had to say! I would like to thank the anonymous hater for writing that comment… it really showed me who my cyber friends are and that I have an awesome support system right here in my own “backyard”. Love you guys… really, I cannot say it enough. You made my day and made me smile to the point of no return. YOU GUYS ROCK!!! Best followers in the WORLD!!!
So… I have to be brief, as the internet cafe is closing soon and the internet is so slow here it took about an hour to upload all these pics… leaving not much time for chit-chat. Also… Vlad is falling asleep right beside me and constantly reminding me that he wants to go to sleep… can someone please tell me what is so different about having kids or a bf?!? I still end up feeling sometimes like a babysitter ;p
Alright! Finally some Peruvian fashion finds! We stumbled upon a complete bridal mall when we were in downtown Lima… these are some of the super cool, super imaginative dresses on display. How effing cool?!!?
Love the “nipple daisies”
What an awesome theme for a wedding… tacky… yes… but love love love the concept!
Peru has some of the most beautiful architecture I have ever seen. I have never been to Europe aside from London, however I imagine a lot of the style and influence comes from Spain… lots of Baroque styling and pastel colors. The balconey’s here are to die for! All hand carved with handmade glass. Gorgeous!
Beautiful knockers for oversized doors. Makes me wish I owned a door worthy of one!
Chillin’! Vlad and I actually fell asleep here for about an hour the first day in Lima… we were soooo tired and jetlagged! There was a flute player right across the street who played lullaby-like tunes until we dozed off. 
Street signs! Love the font!
I picked up a red pair of these flats… I adore them and they were something like $12.oo USD! Crazy, and handmade in Peru!
Hopefully I will get to see a live llama by the time the trip is over ;p
Syl and Babe
Okay, really… this is not as disgusting as I made it look here. Deserts here are a lot of jello’s, puddings, and flans… really yummy stuff!
Did I mention how much I am ADORING the food here?!?!
Roast beef, rice and potato puree… super yums! Rice and potatoes seem to be a big thing here… I’m all for it!
Uggs… they get me through the day – don’t hate on ‘em!
Mini biker taxis
Making friends! Woot Woot!!!
More pictures and adventures to come when the mission part of our journey is done! We will be having more free time soon to play tourists and show you guys a bit more of the beautiful Peru!
Oh… and in case you may have forgotten…
I LOVE YOU ALL!!!! HAPPY MID-WEEK!!!
BESOS!
514 Outfit Post – Friends of Enemies
Gots some things on ma mind…
What has been going on in my head lately? A whole lot of wondering concerning the entire nature of the human race. The psychology behind why people do what they do and why. Lately, as well as many times in the past I come head to head with having to make the tough decision of who I flush and who I keep in my life. The hardest part is figuring out who to keep and who to let go of.
There are some people (if we are lucky enough to know them) who would take bullets on our behalf. There are others who front like they would but when it comes down to judgement day they bail on your ass. The problem is, you can never really be sure which person is gonna do what. I mean, think about it. We all have best friends that have let us down, and enemies that have helped us out… how the hell are we supposed to pick up the warning signs when we’ve finally let our guards down and opened up to trusting someone? What’s up with all these “frenemies”?!?
Must we all live in a paranoid state and close our true personalities and feelings off to the world simply because others misuse and abuse them? Because other people do not hold your beleifs and truths to be as sacred to them as their own? Because somehow crushing yours has no relation to them and theirs? The sickening part, is that a larger few than I would like to admit of the worlds population actually get a rush out of bringing you down. WTF people… I thought we were all in this together! Have you not HEARD of Mr. Marley??? Fucking apply his heartfelt meditations to your sorry ass lives and make them worth fucking living!!!
My mother used to constantly preach to me while growing up “Treat others the way you want to be treated”. And you know what? It paid off. I do. Absolutely. I give my friends my time, my loyalty, my trust and every ounce of my personality. I share with them my passions, my loves, my fears, desires and insights. So why is it that I constantly see this repitition in my life of people who reciprocate but eventually do something major to let me down?
Intentional or not, I always end up feeling a little bit like the owner of a battered heart when yet another friend bites the dust. Am I too unrealistic? I mean, we ARE only human… we all falter (and god knows I do too)… I feel like I have to get back up on the horse and keep riding alone. Like life will always be like this for me. Will I be standing alone in the end with only a broken heart? I mean when your friends are your enemies and your enemies your friends, how do you know YOU haven’t let the right people down???
My heart is becoming a strong muscle through life’s trials and tribulations, and I know that it is only a sign of health… no need to worry. In fact, friendship in many ways is a comparable to a very deep love. A love that binds you without the need for sexuality. I do not regret falling in love with every person I meet. With their differences, their lives, experiences and personalities. I never want to be closed off to love of any kind… or getting to know a genuine person. I just wish that sometimes love was not tied to war… that the feelings of positivity that take over you can cause so much hurt in their own right. It takes time to heal. Some scars never fade in the futures you hold with others… they merely leave barricades that can never be brought back down.
All to say… people! Please be careful with each other’s hearts. As strong and central as they may be, they are still very delicate parts of our being. I know I have not always been as careful and regret the pain caused by my own actions. I have paid for it, maybe not nearly enough… but all I know is that guilt and sorrow can take a hold of you like nothing else can.
Alright… ENOUGH ALREADY!!! Let’s get back into the groove!!! Gemini multiple personality switch… NOW!
Don’t know why, but I am TOTALLY digging my chipped nailpolish with this look. Obviously, the white trash hoe in me needed to be unleashed 
So comfy!
So tired! Babe snapped these shots and went ape with the camera long after my starbucks wore off… phew!
In my “New York” state of mind…
What I’m Wearing
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Bellz graphic tee
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Bebe crochet chain vest
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old Parasuco jeans (loves ‘em)
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Michael Kors belt
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Coach purse
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Coach bootie sandals
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Thomas Sabo charm necklace
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John Hardy bamboo hoop earrings
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Gucci watch
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Aldo accessories ring
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MAC lippie in Angel
This post is dedicated to my Babe. Dare I say the only one who has never let me down and continues to be open, honest and accepting of all the shattered peices of a girl I can be at times. I love you. Truly. Thank you.
Love you all… thank you ALWAYS for droppin’ by the online 514!
Study, Study, Study…
So tomorrow I go for my full day Restricted Firearms course and exams from 8am till 9pm (3 freakin‘ tests to pass… who am I, Rocky?!)… with of course Mr. Babe in hand…
Soooo… today was spent achieving caffeine highs, retaining terms like muzzle loader, bore, magnums and muskets…
Thank god for the beautifully sunny Montreal day… the terasse cram session did me good Wish me luck… here I go!!!
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Why Am I Taking This Course??? (Me with a Gun… Whaaaa?????)
So, naturally I get asked this quite a lot. What is my interest in learning about firearms (guns), and what the hell am I gonna use it for?!? No worries fine peoples, I am not planning to go all Schwarzenegger on your asses…. lol
I actually signed up with my beau to take this course primarily to understand the safety measures of a gun (how to unload, how to handle a loaded gun and disarm it)… cause maybe really I’m just paranoid, but you never know when a foreign object like this may someday threaten your life (or worse – your families). I am Canadian (born and raised in the 514), and firearms are very much shunned up here. I have always been taught to fear these weapons (and, well if one is pointed in your face… I always will), but I would like to shake that general fright with a little detailled understanding.
Secondly, I was curious about how everything functions, why they use what for what and all the crazy terminology (what the hell does 9mm magnum MEAN?!?!? At least now I might be able to understand action movies a bit more like a guy .
Third, what sounds cooler than checking out the shooting range?
At the end of the day it is just another skill to add to the resume. Another experience to take with me that will bleed into my others and make me a broader range person… and who knows, maybe taking this course was meant to be and one day I can save a life. That right there is the only reason I need.
REMEMBER KIDS… KNOWLEDGE = POWER
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