Badge Trade Idea

I was bored over the weekend, so I made some badges. I posted them on Instagram and some people showed some interest. I thought about setting up an Etsy store, or some other online store, but have decided that I will just organise a Badge Trade.

The idea is, you send me a badge (either geek related, or about where you live, or anything really) and I send you one that I made. You can choose one I make, or I can send you a random one from a fandom of your choice :D

I am planning on making some badges over the next couple of weeks. I personally don't believe the badges are good enough to sell (my printer is shit, and the badges are never centred :( ) but I'm happy to trade badges with you!

If you're interested, send me an email mollyskywalker1986[at]gmail.com and we'll get our trading on :D

The Fine Print... kinda :)

I will accept button badges, pins or brooches of your choice, whether from a fandom, or maybe from your town/city (I love travel stuff) NO POLITICAL BADGES OR BRAND PROMOTION BADGES!

I will make you a badge from a fandom of your choice (you can even send me a photo and I will try and make a badge of that, or link me to your blog/tumblr and I will figure something out) if you don't specify what you want, I will send a generic one.

Badges will be posted in an envelope at the cheapest postage available to your country (i.e. it could take awhile) and I will probably include a letter or note :)

Hope you're interested! This could be awesome fun!

<3 Molly

Solar Eclipse!

There was a solar eclipse today!
It was awesome.
I bought some solar eclipse glasses off eBay a couple of weeks ago, and have been waiting for this day, for a very long time!
It was cloudy, but luckily the clouds cleared a little, enough to get some sneaky peeks as the moon crossed between us and the sun!
When I first looked up at the sun and saw the tiniest part of darkness, I was so overwhelmed, and in awe of how amazing it all was! As I kept checking and more and more of the moon moved across, it just got better!
Mum mentioned she had read something about some visiting astronomers from the US setting up down at the Entertainment Centre, so we head down, expecting it to be packed, to find the astronomers and 4 other people. It was a very upsetting turn out, but that meant more chance to chat to them. One of them is Professor Jay M. Pasachoff. I had never heard of him before, but after googling him when I got home I saw that he is a rather prominent astronomer and scientist. He told me of all his travels and how he never misses a solar eclipse. Albany, so it seems, was the best place (aside from Antarctica) to see this eclipse, and what we sure of it (stupid clouds) was amazing!

the setup. that's the other astronomer and his wife (I assume), I didn't catch their names

It upsets me a little, that so many people didn't realise what was happening just above their heads, that the newspaper had done this tiny article, on the 6th page. There was no mention of it anywhere, the schools couple of come down and listened to the Professors talk about it. It would of been really wonderful. Nobody really cares about science :(

The next eclipse in Albany is in 2023, but you can look online to see when there is one closer to you.

Have you ever seen a solar eclipse? Where you in as much awe as I was? Comment and let me know!

<3 Molly

Mini Adventure!

I'm back from my mini shopping adventure to Perth.
I went with mum on Friday. The plan was to go to IKEA, but we did a few other things as well.

On Friday, being ANZAC Day, everything in the city was closed, so we took the train to Fremantle, which was VERY busy. We did a quick walk around the Fremantle Markets (where I bought some yummy Macarons) and then headed down the the boat harbour to get some fish and chips from Cicerellos :) YUM!

Central Park building and the beautiful blue sky. After that it started rainy, the first rain in Perth all April

Macarons... Cookies & Cream (x2), Rose, Vanilla, Pistashio (my fave),
Banana Bread, Coconut & Raspberry

Cicerello's Landing! Best Fish & Chips in WA!

YUM!

We then head back to the hotel. Mum went to the Casino, and I hung around the hotel. I had a yummy burrito and churros for dinner and watched some TV. We had some VERY loud neighbours... and by 10.30pm I was over it and was going to complain, but then they left. They must of been getting ready to go out.

On Saturday, we went to IKEA. I met up with my friend Emma and we spent 3 hours wandering around the showrooms, chatting and looking at everything. We had breakfast and went down to the IKEA Market Place and spent all out MONEY! Mum and I spent almost $300 :O

After we went back to the city and I ventured into the city to do some shopping! I went to Quality Comics and bought Ms Marvel #3, Adventure Time vol. 4 and Before Watchman Nite Owl / Dr. Manhatten. I went to Tokyo Underground (who aren't underground anymore, but up a very steep set of stairs) and found these....

... I can finally add Sandor Clegane aka The Hound (from Game Of Throne) and Judge Dredd to my Pop! Vinyl collection! YAY! I also made it to Typo (and bought lots of stationery and a backpack) and to Lush! to buy bath bombs! So many beautiful bath bombs... it was hard to choose!
That night mum and I journeyed through the rain, into Northbridge to go to Hogs Breath Cafe. I was in the middle of developing a cold (which I have now) so we ate quickly and journeyed back to the hotel.

On Sunday, we checked out and made our way to Westfield Carousel for more shopping, I went into Kikki K and bought an awesome whale laptop cover (photo soon). Then we had lunch and journeyed home.

What a crazy weekend. I ended up with a cold, and I'm so happy that I booked off today and tomorrow, months ago. Hopefully I will feel better by Wednesday.

There is a Solar Eclipse tomorrow, but they're forecasting rain all day, so I probably won't get the chance to see it :(

How was your weekend? Did you do anything exciting?

<3 Molly

Things I Love Thursday

Short and sweet today! I need to pack :D

♥ Go to Google, search "Atari Breakout" then click on Images... You're Welcome!

♥ Project Life || Embellishments - a beautiful post about different embellishments that you can use. It's really useful, and has beautiful photos!

♥ Watermelon Chuppa Chups!

Washi Tape from Rabbit & The Duck - 10 random rolls for $25. I got the whole rainbow!! Marvel in its awesomeness below!

♥ Jot Magazine - free online scrapbooking magazine!

♥ HabitRPG - a RPG for your life. When you complete a task, you earn EXP, when you forget to do a task, you lose EXP! You earn coins to buy pets and upgrades. It's a fun way to sort out your life!

♥ Timber (feat. Ke$ha) - Pitbull ♥ Easter eggs (lots of Easter eggs) ♥ Watching Water Bombers fight fires ♥ travel anticipation ♥ typewriters ♥ BDoubleO100 ♥ The Magicans by Lev Grossman ♥ old photos of Sydney that my dad took

Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Follow me on Twitter and Instagram to see what I'm up to this weekend :D

<3 Molly

Wednesday Wishlist - Lumberjack Version!

Wow! This weeks wishlist is looking very lumberjack-y! Probably thanks to the release of the first Lumberjanes comic book. I have a digital copy but am looking forward to getting a hard copy of it soon!!

Wednesday Wishlist by princessgeek86

1. ASOS Aztec Pattern Scarf - Love the colours, love the print! I love big bright scarves. I have lots. I need more!

2. Vintage Flannelette Shirts - I bought my first ever flannelette shirt from the mens department at Kmart. It's green, and super warm! I can wear it casually, or wear it with a dress and add a belt! I love it!

3. Lumberjanes #1  - I've been waiting for this comic since I first heard about it, through creator Noelle on Tumbr. It's finally hear and it is so worth it!!

4. Love Heart Leg Warmers - It's getting cold. It's very hard for me to buy tights and leggings in my size in any colour other than black, so leg warmers (or funky knitted socks) seem like the best idea!

5. Kraken Attack Necklace by The Gorgonist - I LOVE PIRATES! Their history, their myths and legends. This necklace is amazing! You also need to check out the other art and necklaces available! They're amazing!

6. Turquoise Rose Stockings - I found these tights on polyvore! AND I NEED THEM!

*****

Tomorrow I will post Things I Love Thursday, and then I'm off for the weekend. We have another Long Weekend (2 in 2 weeks) because it's Anzac Day on Friday. I'm heading to Perth with mum, to do some shopping (comic books, lush & IKEA) and pick up a typewriter! YAY!

If you don't follow me on Twitter or Instagram, head across and follow to see what I'll be up to on the weekend! :)

<3 Molly

Level-Up 20/04-26/04

Last Weeks Goals

Sleep Better -  FAIL - On no day during the week did I get up at 6.30am, and my bedtime was very inconsistent! Maybe next week!

Stay on top of the Washing - FAIL - The washing is still on the bathroom floor :( I need to do the washing!

Finish a Scrapbook Layout - SUCCESS - Finished my cousin Logan's 5th Birthday layout. I showed it to his mother and she loved it so much! I took some decorations from his party and used it in the layout, I also added some photos of his little brother. My scrapbook is probably going to be full of them by the end of the year!!

I also finished my layout based on my bestest friend, Emma. I sent her a photo of it and she loved it too. I added in her favourite poem, and some star glitter (which she through at me when she came down for my birthday (she hid herself in a giant box)) WARNING there is mention of certain male appendages (due to there being a rock in town that looks like one)

This Weeks Goals

This Friday is ANZAC Day. I was planning on getting up and going to the dawn service, but mum and I are going to Perth, so we might leave early in the morning to avoid the traffic. One of my goals was going to be Anzac Dawn Service, but maybe next year.

Clean My Room - It's a mess and very unorganised. It has to be done!

Do Some Baking - I have 3 box cake packets hanging around, and I bought some popping candy to put on the top! YUM! I will try and take some photos to share with you.

Don't Stress Out About Going To Perth - It's just Mum and I going. It's going to be fun. It's been awhile since I've been away with mum. The plan is to pick up a typewriter I found on Gumtree (Aussie version of Craigslist) and then go to IKEA, the comic book store (for Ms Marvel & Lumberjanes) and Lush!

Hope everyone had a great week and achieved their goals!

<3 Molly

The "Spring" Tag

Happy Easter everyone!

I've been tagged to do "The Spring Tag" by the awesome Kerry @ Kerry's Nerdy Habitat! I'm very excited, but going to mix it up a little... since I live in the Southern Hemisphere, Spring is still a couple months away (WINTER IS COMING) So I'm going to do the "Spring Autumn Tag" :)

1. What’s your favourite nail colour for Spring (Autumn)?
The thing I love most about Autumn is the ability to wear darker colours and not be cooked when the sun shines. I don't wear nail polish, but I know as the weather gets colder it's time to take better care of your nails. Using hand lotions, minimising how much nail polish remover you use (it drys your nails) and just keep up you nail care.

The colours I'm loving for Autumn/Winter are pretty much the colours I love all year around. Black, Grey, Silver, Olive, Dark Green & Teal.

2. Best drink for Spring (Autumn)?

I'm not a fan of hot drinks (I always always burn my tongue or mouth) but as it gets colder, I go looking for drinks a little bit more substantial than water. Warm Milo, or hot chocolate! YUM!

3. What goes on your lips in Spring (Autumn)?

Lip balm, lots of lip balm! I'm heading to Perth next weekend to go to Lush, to get myself some lip scrub. In the cold weather my lips get very very dry and start to peel, it's gross! So I need to stock up on some lip scrub and a chapstick :)

4. What’s your favourite thing about Spring (Autumn)?
The cold. I love the brisk, clear, cold evenings. I can finally get my scarves out, I can layer my clothes, wear jeans without people judging me (I wear jeans in Summer too) and just snuggle up in bed on cold nights!

5. Best perfume for Spring (Autumn)?
I'm still rocking Marc Jacobs Eau So Fresh. It's my favourite (I bought 3 bottles when they were on special) It works all year around, but especially in autumn and winter, when you don't have to worry about covering the smell of sweaty yucks! (stupid summer)

6. What TV series are you watching the most at the moment?
Game of Thrones. Series 4 is being releases every Monday as we speak, I'm rewatching series 2 and 3... I'm very excited of things to come!

I'm also enjoying re-watching South Park, as politically incorrect and silly it is, I'm still loving it. It's bringing back memories of trying to secretly recording it, (because it was on past bedtime and dad didn't like me watching it)

7. Do you wear a different colour eye shadow in Spring (Autumn)?

Smokey eyes! Black, black and black! Rimmel and Nude are my favourite makeup brands. I don't wear much makeup but I recently discovered Scandal Eyes Eye Shadow Pencils. It's pretty much a thick eye liner pencil :D They come in dark colours, like matte black, sparkly black, forest green and dark blues, but also some really nice "frosty" colours, like icy blue and pink! I love them, it makes putting eye shadow on even easier!

I'm loving these 3 colours the most. I have the plain black and the green so far.

8. Do you change your hair for the changing season?
I recently had my hair cut very short. I love it, it's so easy. I'm not a morning person, and as the days get shorter it gets harder and harder to get out of bed for work. So my hair is usually not even brushed, just pushed back with a headband or a clip. Nice and simple :D

9. What kind of music do you listen do in Spring (Autumn)?
I started my Autumn playlist of Spotify, check it out! But my music choice doesn't change much between seasons. I don't listen to the radio, so I don't know what is popular etc. My music choices depend on what I hear when I'm on the net, what other bloggers post about etc.

10. What kind of fashion items/accessories do you opt for in Spring (Autumn)?
Scarves! Lots of scarves in all different colours. I usually wear black, so having a pop of colour from a scarf makes an outfit an outfit :D I love scarves, the quirkier the better!

May I present my Autumn Moodboard!! Inspired by flannel shirts, tea leaves, succulent gardens and moon shine!

Autumn Moodboard by princessgeek86

Hope you enjoyed the post. Anyone is welcome to do this tag.

Are you looking forward to Spring/Autumn? Let me know what you are looking forward to most in the comments!

<3 Molly