One Month and Counting

Today is officially one month to my birthday!  Another way to put it is today is the start of my last month as a twenty-something.  Yay!  Or not so yay!  I'm not really sure how I am feeling about turning thirty right now.  Two weeks ago I was like Hells Yeah Thirty!  I will OWN you!!  This week I am more like Meh, Thirty.  I had this whole long post planned today full of deep philosophical thoughts on the end of a decade but it's not finished because I am feeling a bit ambivalent.  Instead, I present you with my Internet Happy Birthday Wishlist:

Geeky T-shirts from We Love Fine

Some girls are shoe girls, I am a t-shirt girl. The more the merrier. I'd love any of the ones below:

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Harry Potter Leggings from Black Milk Clothing

I love these all so much that I couldn't settle for just one house:

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Lego Death Star

This would pretty much make my life:

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Marvel Mini Labbits

These basically combine two of my very favourite things, Labbits and superheroes:

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RAMFest Tickets

Because then I don't have to buy my own...

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Other things that would be awesome include books, print editions of The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys, all manner of quirky/nerdy jewelry, a Totoro tattoo and a pug puppy!

Things I Love #42

Right now the internet is full of news of the upcoming San Diego Comic Con and, as per usual, the desire to be there myself is overwhelming.  It's definitely one of our long term goals to go.  We'll need a ton of cash though because I know I will want to buy ALL OF THE THINGS.  Daydreams aside, here's what I loved this week:

Malala Yousafzai is AMAZING.  Not only did she stand up to the Taliban and survive an assassination attempt but she's also addressed the UN on her 16th birthday.

Since I bought my piggy planter at the I Heart Market, I've been on the lookout for awesome animal DIYs.  Buzzfeed has a collection 14 that I'd really like to try starting with the Plastic Animal Taxidermy Plaques.

Also on Buzzfeed, 38 Signs You're a Basset Hound.  The puppies on this list are so adorable!!

Goodreads have put together an interesting infographic about the Psychology of Abandonment.

One of the biggest reasons I wish I was going to SDCC this year?  This amazing Wolverine Labbit!!

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I want everything in this awesome new The Walking Dead clothing line from Her Universe.

There is a new Ratchet and Clank coming!  Yay!

The Revolution will be Crowd-funded.  An interesting interview with Alan Moore from Salon.

The Secret Toy Society is possibly one of the coolest ideas I have seen in a long time.  Basically you make a toy and leave it somewhere for someone to find.  Just the idea makes me smile.

Neon Werewolf takes photos of everyday Wookies and they are just as awesome as they sound.

Have you seen these Star Wars inspired Mickey Mouse ears from Etsy?  I'd like the Boba Fett ones please.

Street Art Utopia put together this list of some of the year's best street art.  Blows my mind.

Look at this Totoro hat form Scotako Boutique on Etsy.  I need this in my life before Winter ends....

On the subject of Totoro, look at this adorable Pickachu/Totoro mashup I saw on Tumblr:

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The NeuroKnitting project turns brainwave activity into awesome knitted scarves.  Awesome.

Hello Kitty gets her first comic, launches fan-fiction contest.  In another SDCC exclusive, Sanrio is releasing a Hello Kitty comic called Hello Kitty Fashion Music Wonderland inspired by Alice in Wonderland.

I am in love with these Day of the Dead Nightmare Before Christmas Funko Pop toys.  They are available for pre-order and I am definitely going to try get my hands on Jack:

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Lastly, I am fairly sure I have the best parents ever.  Today they surprised me with a Kindle!  Yay!! Thanks guys, I love you both!!!

Seen anything you love this week?  Let me know in the comments:)

Things I Love #33

Well, lets just jump straight into things I love this week...I just booked tickets to the Stars of the Russian Ballet at the Playhouse Opera Theatre in June.  I have missed them the last two times they were out here so I'm extra excited!!  Now, onto other internet (and real life) goodness from this week:

Check out the very awesome new Skeleton Labbits from Kidrobot and Frank Kozik.  I like the names the best - Somethings Under the Bed and Frightmare!

Here's a peek at The Great Gatsby soundtrack...I am curious to see how it fits with the aesthetic of the movie but it does look pretty good. 

And on the subject of Gatsby, here are 6 reasons the movie needs to be amazing!

My pug obsession is reaching new heights!  Here are 10 pugs who look like things and 20 pugs dressed like Darth Vader and Yoda!

This photo series of a 12 year old boy with muscular dystrophy  living his dreams just warms my heart, Seriously.

At long last, they are making a Ratchet and Klank movie AND they are using the voice artists from the game!

Rolo got a new home today because he pee'd his old home to death.  Seriously, he pee'd in his wheel so much that the plastic got brittle and broke.  Nice one rodent!



And on a related note, why can't I write THESE user manuals for a living???

I just love this Qwerty Sofa from ZO_loft.  Not sure how comfortable it'd be though...

Here are 14 Old Words That Should Still Be Used Today.  My favourite is Gubbins!

Throne of Games is a collection of video game toilets.  Sometimes I think people have too much time on their hands...

Check out Thomas Lamadieu's awesome Sky Art photos.  Such a unique idea!

Daniel Picard uses collectible toys to take these super cool photos.  My favourite is number four.

And finally, these 1940's mugshots of Joker, Mr Freeze, Two-face and the Penguin are outstanding.

Seen anything you love this week?  Let me know in the comments:)

Birthday Bits & Pieces

Well, after much anticipation, my birthday has come and gone and my last year as a twenty-something is in full swing!  Seeing as I haven't finished any of the posts I had planned for this week, I decided to share a few of my birthday bits and pieces instead:

From left to right: birthday feet/ worlds best chocolate milkshake/ presents from the husband/ a skull ring for every finger/ awesome birthday cake from the Sam friend/ with Whispers inside/ Labbits/ and Labbit butts/ reservations at House of Curries/ Hello Kitty watch/ a little piece of Miss V Makeup/ Friends/ tickets to Kongos and a free pass/ more friends/ presents/ Kongos

A Birthday Wishlist

Today is exactly one month until I turn 29!  I thought I would celebrate by sharing my birthday wishlist you all.  First up, tickets to watch Bloc Party in Johannesburg.  I love Bloc Party so much but sadly, they are not playing in Durban.  Their show in Jo'burg is conveniently one week before my birthday!  Awesome!

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Next, a plush Labbit from Kidrobot.  My love for Labbits is well documented and I think that a plush Labbit would be a great addition to my collection:

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And finally, an Adventure Time t-shirt. These ones from We Love Fine would do nicely:

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Only 30 days to go!