Winning at Twitter and Painting a Peacock

This morning when I woke up I noticed a few missed calls and text messages. I immediately thought “Who on earth needs me before 7:30  a.m.? That is not cool.” To my surprise, they were informing me that they just heard my twitter and blog info on the radio. I had no idea, but The Modern Connection, a social media firm, had chosen the “Top Twitter Stars in Charleston” and announced them on The Bridge at 105.5.

Remember my mention of my friend Holly on Tuesday’s post? She was voted a Top Twitter Star too!

That definitely made my day!

Thursday night, Boding and I met my friends Rachel and Hannah for a painting lesson at Fear No Easel in Mount Pleasant. Many of the locations around here feature a calendar mostly full of Southern or beachy-themed paintings – definitely not what I want in my house. When we noticed a bright, beautiful peacock painting, we all jumped on the opportunity.

Fear No Easel allows you to bring your own wine, or purchase some from them, so that you can let your creativity flow while you paint. This might work for some people, but it just makes me have a shaky hand. Being one of the least artistic people I know, this wasn't going to work so I sipped my wine sloooowly.

Hi Boding!

An instructor stood at the front of the class with a microphone and a camera hooked up to a display that zoomed in on her easel. She walked us through the entire painting, showing us how to make new colors and use different techniques. The only thing that bothered me is that she went so fast, and when someone asked her to slow down or repeat something, she appeared irritated. On a positive note, the owner and other staff members were very friendly and walked around refilling our paint and offering compliments and tips.

At first I thought my painting looked awful. Boding kept making fun of me because I looked so intense. This is definitely the most serious face I have ever made.

And back to normal Christina:

Eventually, all our brushstrokes came together into beautiful artwork. It’s pretty neat how each of us were painting the same thing, yet had such different outcomes. Here are Hannah and Rachel with their finished products:

The painting I did last year has been sitting in my closet ever since I took it home. it doesn’t match anything! So I’m happy to report that I have already found a place for my peacock – right on the wall behind my bed. Now let’s see how long it takes me to actually hang it…

Are you artistic? How so?

Have you been to a painting or other art class? Would you go back?

Prepping for the 5K and Due Date

So yesterday as I was reading your recommendations for my 5k playlist, a genius idea popped into my head. As per usual, I posted my thoughts to facebook.

My friend Joe is a DJ at 95SX and told me all I had to do was come into the station and we could record some tracks! I'm telling you guys...facebook has all the answers. Or Joe does. Either way. Right after work I drove over to the station to play. There were so many buttons and controls!! I did put on some headphones, though! Don't I look sassy?

While I Joe edited clips and played the hottest tracks, we had a little snack time. Clearly we both like pretzels. The 100 calorie pack was actually his and I stole a bunch. Why is the sweet & salty combo SO good?

We also shared some dried (candied?) pineapple. This stuff is addicting.

Joe recorded two motivational speeches for me to listen to while I run. They are hilarious and I wish I could post them on the blog. I know they will pump me up just as much as Lil Wayne - so thank you, Joe!

Then we made the traffic guy take a pic of us. Don't know what's up with my left eye slant -- could I be part of TLC? Haha. Long day at work people, stop judging.

Once Joe wrapped up at the station, we went to the movies to see Due Date. I had been wanting to see this movie for a while. Zach Galifianakis makes me laugh hysterically and I have always admired Robert Downey Jr. (minus his bouts of drug addiction).

Although the events in the movie were pretty predictable, there were funny parts. You can't help but laugh at Galiafianakis' facial expressions and mannerisms no matter what role he's in. As you may have seen in the previews, there is one part in particular that really made me chuckle. In a very serious tone, Ethan (played by Galifiniakis) tells Peter (Downey Jr.), "You better check yourself before you wreck yourself." Who says that?! I might steal it, use it, and abuse it.  Here's a youtube video in case you haven't seen it.



Hilarious. Have you seen Due Date or any other new releases? I still need to hurry up and see The Social Network! What is YOUR favorite movie of all time? Please share!