MP3 Experiment: DC

MP3 Experiment: DC

By now, you probably know how infatuated I am with the organization Improv Everywhere. If I ever moved to New York City, it would be completely because that's where they are based. So, obviously when their events come to DC I make it a point to attend (like the No...

50 Ways To Play

50 Ways To Play

It's extremely important to play, even as adults. Actually, especially as adults. As bad as I am with kids, I have a theory as to why they are generally happy: they play often. I've talked about celebrating your weirdness before, but playing doesn't necessarily have...

Colors Playlist

Colors Playlist

Happy weekend, you lovely people! This morning I have burlesque class in Baltimore, then I'm hightailing it to DC so I can participate in the MP3 Experiment, sponsored by Improv Everywhere. Keep a lookout for more on that soon! Looking forward to a beautiful day full...

Anti-Ordinary

Anti-Ordinary

This picture is the only photo on my laptop that is not categorized. I see it every day. It's one of the more profound images to me, even though I don't know how to explain why. It's 4 am right now (Sunday), and I'm not able to sleep. My whole body is nauseous, but...

Baltimore’s Street Art

Baltimore’s Street Art

There's a corner lot that I pass on my way to my friend, April's, house. It catches my eye because there are these giant fruit sculptures near the sidewalk. There's also some great mini murals on the building, and a tumbled-over basket of berries on the roof! How cute...

Weekly Happiness

Weekly Happiness

Oh happy day, you gorgeous humans. I hope your week is going grand. Take time today to make note of what you are grateful for.  Everything around you is beautiful. Remember it. And yes, it’s Wednesday! That means that it’s time for the weekly photo contest. Today, I’m...

Guest Post: Confetti Monster

Guest Post: Confetti Monster

Daily Celebrations: Every Moment is Magic Hello there, baby cakes!  This is Jaclyn, aka the Confetti Monster!  I was so very honored when dear and wonderful and colorful Mary asked me to write a guest post for her fabulous blog!  So…here goes! As the Confetti Monster,...

How To Find Penpals

How To Find Penpals

I get messages every week asking me how to find penpals, so I figured I would do my best to answer the question in a blog post that everyone can see. First of all, understand that this is not an overnight process. I've always been interested in mail, but I didn't...

Three Wishes

Three Wishes

If you had three magical wish tickets, what would you wish for? Some answers I've received: + A sustainable way to improve the environment that doesn't make everyone miserable + Ten billion dollars after taxes + The ability to be a little more technical/science...

What’s In My Bag?

What’s In My Bag?

What's in my bag? Lots of stuff, usually. Almost everyone who picks up my green Camp Director Tote from ModCloth throws it back down, declaring it too heavy. I've always been someone who carries around a lot of things, but honestly, this new bag actually distributes...