Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Masquerade On Main 2014 Part II....

Masquerade on Main.... Part II

 Hello Everyone! I'm sorry it has taken me awhile to get to this, but I'm back on track so here we go! :)
You can check out Part 1: HERE 

This entry will be of pictures taken by the Professional Photographer we had that night. You can check out Rob Sprankle Facebook: HERE
Website: robsprankle.com

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Hamantascen: These fruit filled "Pastries" are so delicious! 

Jean, Christina & Myself. Aren't these ladies beautiful? :)

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Sampson, Jean, Christina, Myself, & Chris. Apparently the table got more action than the men ;) 

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Our DJ Josh! He was pretty tight!

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Chris & I :)

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Posing for the Mask Contest! (I didn't win, Tim did :))
And yes... I was pretty drunk at this point, because I barely can remember this!

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Haha. I believe the song "Happy" by Pharrell was on at this point. And I was feeling a good buzz.

If you want to check out the entire album you can check it out: HERE

We enjoyed ourselves a ton and we cannot wait till next year! :) I have the dress. Just need a pretty green mask to go with it! 
Until Next Time...



Monday, March 10, 2014

Rock & Roll Saved My Soul...

I have been waiting and waiting for this book to be released & my pre-ordered copy finally came in the mail today! I usually don't do reviews on books I have read but this one is VERY special to me and it is for a GREAT cause!

First things first you can purchase Rock & Roll Saved My Soul:
AMAZON: U.S. KINDLE EDITION
AMAZON: U.K. KINDLE EDITION
AMAZON: U.S. PAPERBACK EDITION
AMAZON: U.K PAPERBACK EDITION
ETSY: SPECIAL EDITION PAPERBACK

Here is the Facebook Page that will tell you more about Rock & Roll Saved My Soul and any updates: Rock & Roll Saved My Soul

ROCK THE CAUSE:
All proceeds from this book will be donated to Rock the Cause. Rock the Cause is a Minnesota based charity that use the power of music, community, and social media to create a new generation of stewardship for other non-profit causes.
For More Information about Rock The Cause Please Go Here: IROCKTHECAUSE.ORG

ABOUT THE MASTERMIND:
KATE MARIE ROBBINS

Click the link above & it will bring you to her facebook page. How I know her personally: I have yet to meet her in person, but when I met her online I knew she was a person I would get along with. Her eclectic style, her fun atmosphere, and her awe-inspiring ideas is what makes her so wonderfully great! She brought us together to create this wonderful book of anthologies, and without her this book wouldn't exist. Thank you Kate for your greatness and Thank You for letting me apart of it!

ABOUT THE BOOK:
"Changing the World, One Story at a Time
Has music had a positive impact on you? Changed your life? Or even saved you? For us, it has.
In this book, you will find a collection of stories, letters, and poetry about how music has personally changed our lives. Each story is unique, each story is true. Filled with emotion, passion, and love for the bands and songs that have touched our lives." -Kate Marie Robbins

When Kate first put the idea out there I was in on it right away. A few days later I gave her a draft of my personal story that I wanted to share with the world. That was in December. I was ecstatic & haven't blogged about it at all. I kept it a "sort-of" secret until now. Again, I am so blessed that I had the opportunity to submit a story for this great book.

I have read a few stories from others & floods of emotion enter my heart. I will admit I have teared up with a few stories thus far. I cannot wait to continue reading "our" stories, poems, songs, & memories.

Music is what has guided us. Music is what has us living.

Please contribute to this amazing cause! Purchase a paperback or e-book & enjoy. 


-Melissa

Sunday, March 9, 2014

Masquerade On Main Part 1...

Hello Everyone! 

Last night Chris and I had a ball *literally* at Masquerade On Main 2014 in honor of Purim.
We are not Jewish, however; Chris and I went last year for something different, and it is for a good cause. Our friend Hannah invited us last year, and invited us again this year! 

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Last year there seemed to be a lot more people, there was soda and of course beer and wine.
This year they did things a little different. There was water, but everything else was beer and wine. They also had an "open" bar ticket that you could order with pre-orders. 
We pre-ordered our tickets, but I didn't pre-order the "open" bar ticket because to be honest I didn't think I was going to be drinking anything this year (and Chris doesn't drink either)... boy... was I wrong! *more on that later*

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Hannah wanted a picture of us without our masks on :) Last year was more of an elegant theme. This year we changed it up and did more of a "darker" theme. 

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Our "close up" shot :) The masks I bought on Amazon. It took a month for mine to get here from Hong Kong. It came flat, and I had to "shape" it to my face. 

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Hannah and I :) We didn't get a picture together last year so we made sure that *before* the drinking started that we would have one. Isn't she gorgeous in her green dress?

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The dance floor :) We had *A LOT* more dancing this year :) I will honestly say that is probably courtesy of the "open" bar ticket! heehee

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Christina, Hannah & Myself! *AFTER* drinking ;)

Carolina Nightlife even had a take in the party! :) 

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Christina & I 

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I love this photo! David, Chris & Samson :)


PART 2 COMING SOON....



-Mel

Sunday, March 2, 2014

Welcome to the Month of March, Brand New Quote & Everything Green...

Hello Everyone & Welcome To March!!!!!

Birthdays To Look Forward To:
Papa's: March 26th
REMEMBERING MY MOTHERS BIRTHDAY: March 20th

Also there is a new quote for the month of March as well! :)


Here's to a GREAT start to the month of March & Lets hope it is LUCKY for everyone! :)

-Mel