I don't do as much writing as I should. I say this, not because I'm not bringing in enough money writing (which I'm not) but more because I feel happier when I express myself and put it out there for the world to consume through their eyes, and I haven't been doing that as much lately!
But part of the reason I don't do as much writing as I should is because I live a very busy, sometimes chaotic existence between working odd jobs, nannying, singing, acting, modeling, doing promotional work, making art and arts and crafts, public speaking, and things going wrong left and right. I do seem to get kicked when I am down about 99% of the time, and I have to work harder and longer hours at more jobs to make less money than I would at one "GOOD" or "NORMAL" job. Ugghh...
Some say I bring it on myself, and that is slightly true. I am a hippie, bohemian, free-spirit after all; I am a freelancer, an artist, a creative-type. I am not a 9-5, cubicle sitting, paper-pushing, follow someone else's orders all the time kind of person. Never have been, (pretty sure I) never will be. Not that I can't work for/with others. I can. I am just a person who needs a lot of flexibility, creative freedom, and honestly, the ability to do more than one thing. I have way too many ideas swirling around in my head to be tied down to one profession.
I am a hard worker (which seems to surprise some people who believe that all hippies are dirty and lazy) and I DO push myself to do a lot in a day. It's just that... where I am now, even what I AM doing isn't enough. It's not enough to feel satisfied, it is not enough to pay the bills... it's just not enough.
I look back at when I was a teacher and I cannot believe how different things are now. I was bringing in $1800 every two weeks at my first teaching job. Plus I had benefits, insurance, investments... My medical issues could be managed, if my car broke down, I could fix it, I never had a problem paying RENT... NOW, I am lucky to bring in $475-$575 a MONTH!! I'm not less of a hard worker, I am not less smart than I was (if anything I am wiser) and I always do quality work. But because I am a freelance creative spirit - a writer, actress, musician, model, artist, odd job Queen - I struggle. Because I am a hippie, bohemian, free-spirit below the poverty line - I struggle. Because I am a girl who grew up below the poverty line, "bettered herself" by going to college, and racked up over $30,000 in debt - I struggle. Because I am young and have EDS-hypermobility, CFS, Fibro., cysts, anxiety, bipolar, chronic UTIs, allergies, and a gluten-intolerance but "look fine" and have no insurance - I struggle.
I struggle! And when I struggle, I often end up making myself struggle more. I become my own worst enemy. I get bogged down by all the bad, and I work HARDER, not SMARTER... burning myself up from all ends. I take too much on, I extend the hours that I keep, I do way more reading and research than actual writing and I make list upon list of things to do, most of which I never even get to. I waste a lot of time and energy. But then, somehow, I BURST THROUGH!!! Like a beacon of light on the foggiest night, I will emerge victorious!!! And for that brief moment - whether it is actually writing something and getting it out there, paying a bill, getting a new job, getting booked for a movie, etc. - I feel as though the possibilities are endless; like I can do anything.
And the truth is, WE CAN do just about anything. We humans are AMAZING creatures. We just cannot be our own worst enemies. We have to live with a sense of purpose and drive and work hard to achieve our dreams. We have to believe that we can make it through anything. I mean, really... what's the other option? Give up, lay down, and die? No thanks.
I push and I fight. I do. Hence why I am writing this now. I remind myself what all this means to me; the blog, the people I've met, the people I've helped, the writing, the freedom, the creativity, the art, the rewarding hard work, the joy... and so when I am not writing as much as I should (as I have been doing...) I come here, back to the beginning, to the MAIN BLOG, my roots... and I remind myself. And I write, and the words fly from my fingers as they move across the keys and I reboot, revitalize, and am reborn yet again into my ever crazy hippie, bohemian, free-spirit world!
And so it won't matter that I don't make what I made as a teacher, or that my rent is 2 months behind, or that I don't eat every day...
WHY?
Because money doesn't fuel my life, a secure job doesn't do it for me either, and I don't care if I eat everyday or get regular sleep. I am an ARTIST! A creative soul! A HIPPIE, BOHEMIAN, FREE-SPIRIT who just needs to be revitalized from time to time and reminded that THIS is what matters - the creativity, the love, the peace, the helping of others, the release, the feeling of really knowing who you are...
So hopefully this means I will be writing more again. I'm definitely ready for another rebirth. ;)
Peace and Love,
Meagan
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Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
My Hippie, Bohemian, Free-Spirit Lifestyle in 2011
Most importantly though, I am making sure that I am continuing to become a better person in 2011. And I'm starting close to home; with the people who I always seem to hurt the most: my family. In 2010, I missed birthdays, I cancelled things at the last minute, and I didn't communicate with my mom, dad, sister, and bro-in-law more than once a week sometimes. That is simply unacceptable!
My biggest problem is that I tend to give and give and give to friends and strangers and then there is simply not much left for my family, and this isn't fair. So I need to find some balance (something that is VERY hard for me.)
I am improving already though; I celebrated my mom's birthday with my whole family, I have talked to my mom and dad on the phone and in person several times, and I just went to a game night at my sister's house, hosted by her and my new bro-in-law. So.... it's progress.
Even though my family doesn't quite understand that I would rather live out of my car than move home (it's something about the crazy bohemian belief in freedom, creativity, and the "open spirit" I think) or that I don't want to work just for money but to feel empowered, creative, and fulfilled; or why exactly I dress the way I do; I know that my family loves me and I need to show them my love in return.
This does not mean that I am going to stop giving to friends and strangers. I couldn't stop that either! I am of the belief that I have a life mission to spread peace, love, and creativity to this world, so I cannot give up on that ever! Ever!!
So it comes back to balance. Perhaps if I get back into Pilates, I can find a little balance (and keep my bod smokin'!)
What else am I working on besides this "balance?" Well, I would like to see some of my art reach the world on a bigger scale. (My "art" being my writing, my music, my acting, modeling, and performing, and my actual art and arts and crafts.) How to do that is the next question!!
I mean... "art" is very important to a modern day hippie, bohemian, and/or free-spirit, and I am no exception to this. As Laren Stover said in Bohemian Manifesto: A Field Guide to Living on the Edge
(this is NOT verbatim) bohemians want to be known for their work, for their "art," even if it is not until later in life or after death (though most want a bit of fame while they are young and really able to live it up and enjoy it!) I am not an exception to this either. From a young age I had dreams of fame. I wanted to be a country singer, then a Broadway star, then a top selling author, a poet, an artist, a pop singer, a model, an Oscar winner, a famous blogger, a world peacemaker, etc... the only "non-fame" role I have ever pursued was "teacher." But even teachers can go on to become famous! (Sheryl Crow and Tim Gunn anyone?)So what am I really after here? Recognition for my art? Money? Fame? Acceptance? Peace and love? I think it may be a combination of all of the above.
So we'll see what 2011 has to offer this modern hippie, bohemian, free-spirit. Will I gain balance? Will I make a difference in the world? Will I become rich and famous and bigger than Justin Bieber? (Probably not...) We'll see...
Peace and Love,
Meagan
By the way, speaking of Tim Gunn (as I did above)... I am reading Gunn's Golden Rules: Life's Little Lessons for Making It Work
and really enjoying it. His point of view is interesting, but actually pretty basic: people should be good to one another (and have good manners!) So if you're looking for another book to add to your reading list, I would suggest checking this one out.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
List My Five Lists: Christmas Quotes, Christmas Movies, How to Shop for Hippies & Bohemians, & More!
I write for List My Five, an amazing website where you can share fun lists (and even make some money too!) I wanted to share some of my recent lists with you, as they relate to December and the Holiday season. I have more to do, but here is what I have so far:
If you were born in December (or just want to know a little more about December) then check out:
If you're looking for some great Christmas Quotes, check out:
If you're looking to donate to charity, check out:
If you are looking for some great ideas for Holiday party food, check out:
If you are looking for some great Christmas movies to watch, well...
let's just say, I have a LOT of options for you:
If you need some ideas for shopping for your hippie, bohemian, free-spirit friends and family, the following lists should help you out immensely. One is Michigan specific, but if you live in Michigan, it's an awesome bonus I guess! haha Check them out:
I hope my lists can help you out this December.
If you want to read my other lists too, just look through all of them by going to my
Peace and Love,
Meagan
Thursday, November 11, 2010
"Hippie" Books that Caught the Modern Bohemian's Eye
I like to do searches every once in awhile for sites, products, and other such things that relate to hippies, bohemians, and free-spirits. This time around, I searched for hippie books and found a whole bunch that I would love to read (if only I could afford them. Sigh... maybe someday) and that maybe you might be interested in reading too. Here they are (in no particular order). If you want to know more about them and/or purchase them, simply click on the picture.
I want them all! haha Enjoy everyone.
Peace and Love,
Meagan
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Hippies, Bohemians, and Free-Spirits... and LM5
I love List My 5 because it allows me to have tons and tons of creativity, and when the creativity is flowing, I start thinking of all my hippie/bohemian/free-spirit brothers and sisters around the world, and when I start thinking about all them I sometimes get inspired to write about them! So yeah... this is the result of that:
The Top Five Hippie and Bohemian Stores in Michigan
The Top Five Books for Hippies Bohemians and Free Spirits
The Top Five Places for Hippies and Bohemians in Grand Rapids Michigan
The Top Five Books for Hippies Bohemians and Free Spirits
The Top Five Places for Hippies and Bohemians in Grand Rapids Michigan
Peace and Love
~*~*~*~MEAGAN~*~*~*~
Friday, February 19, 2010
PonchoMeg: The Modern Bohemian Loves Personality Tests
The first is Personal DNA: Your True Self Revealed. I actually saw some results from it on an amazing blog: Post Apocalyptic Bohemian and decided I had to try it. I am the:
Your imagination, confidence, willingness to explore, and appreciation of beauty make you a CREATOR. You are independent and you enjoy your self-sufficiency. Defying convention, you are very innovative, and you have a vivid imagination! The look of things is important to you, and you have a key eye for aesthetic beauty in multiple arenas. You have a strong interest in what is new and exciting - and that includes forging ahead with new ideas, not simply discovering what is already out there. Your eagerness to seek new and varied experience leads you into many different situations. You're not set on one way of doing things, and you are creative when it comes to finding novel solutions to complex problems. You trust yourself to be innovative and resourceful. Your confidence allows you to take your general awareness and channel it into creativity. You're well-attuned to your emotional state, and not afraid to use your feelings to guide you. You tend to be cooperative, rarely contradicting others, and always considerate of their feelings. You tend to do things on the spur of the moment, not sticking to a set schedule. You are a great person to interact with - understanding, giving, and trusting - in a word, BENEVOLENT. You don't mind being in social situations, as you feel comfortable enough with people to be yourself. Your caring nature goes beyond a basic concern: you take the time to understand the nuances of people's situations before passing any sort of judgment. You're a good listener, and even better at offering advice. You're concerned with others at both an individual and societal level - you sympathize with the plights of troubled groups, and you care about people you've never met. Considering many different perspectives is something at which you excel, and you appreciate that quality in others. Other people's feelings are important to you, and you're good at mediating disputes. Because of your understanding and patience, you tend to bring out the best in people. |
I am way into personality tests. Did I say that already? haha
The next is ColorQuiz.com. I've taken this so many times!
Results:
 | Meagan took the free ColorQuiz.com personality test! ""If motivated, she will easily and quickly learn n..." Click here to read the rest of the results. |
I long ago discovered the Myers-Briggs and Jung Typology Tests. Check one out here: HumanMetrics
My most consistent result? ENFP. (Extroverted Intuition with Introverted Feeling)
Today I found this analysis at Personality Page. Check it out:
Portrait of an ENFP - Extraverted iNtuitive Feeling Perceiving
(Extraverted Intuition with Introverted Feeling)
The Inspirer
As an ENFP, your primary mode of living is focused externally, where you take things in primarily via your intuition. Your secondary mode is internal, where you deal with things according to how you feel about them, or how they fit in with your personal value system.
ENFPs are warm, enthusiastic people, typically very bright and full of potential. They live in the world of possibilities, and can become very passionate and excited about things. Their enthusiasm lends them the ability to inspire and motivate others, more so than we see in other types. They can talk their way in or out of anything. They love life, seeing it as a special gift, and strive to make the most out of it.
ENFPs have an unusually broad range of skills and talents. They are good at most things which interest them. Project-oriented, they may go through several different careers during their lifetime. To onlookers, the ENFP may seem directionless and without purpose, but ENFPs are actually quite consistent, in that they have a strong sense of values which they live with throughout their lives. Everything that they do must be in line with their values. An ENFP needs to feel that they are living their lives as their true Self, walking in step with what they believe is right. They see meaning in everything, and are on a continuous quest to adapt their lives and values to achieve inner peace. They're constantly aware and somewhat fearful of losing touch with themselves. Since emotional excitement is usually an important part of the ENFP's life, and because they are focused on keeping "centered", the ENFP is usually an intense individual, with highly evolved values.
An ENFP needs to focus on following through with their projects. This can be a problem area for some of these individuals. Unlike other Extraverted types, ENFPs need time alone to center themselves, and make sure they are moving in a direction which is in sync with their values. ENFPs who remain centered will usually be quite successful at their endeavors. Others may fall into the habit of dropping a project when they become excited about a new possibility, and thus they never achieve the great accomplishments which they are capable of achieving.
Most ENFPs have great people skills. They are genuinely warm and interested in people, and place great importance on their inter-personal relationships. ENFPs almost always have a strong need to be liked. Sometimes, especially at a younger age, an ENFP will tend to be "gushy" and insincere, and generally "overdo" in an effort to win acceptance. However, once an ENFP has learned to balance their need to be true to themselves with their need for acceptance, they excel at bringing out the best in others, and are typically well-liked. They have an exceptional ability to intuitively understand a person after a very short period of time, and use their intuition and flexibility to relate to others on their own level.
Because ENFPs live in the world of exciting possibilities, the details of everyday life are seen as trivial drudgery. They place no importance on detailed, maintenance-type tasks, and will frequently remain oblivous to these types of concerns. When they do have to perform these tasks, they do not enjoy themselves. This is a challenging area of life for most ENFPs, and can be frustrating for ENFP's family members.
An ENFP who has "gone wrong" may be quite manipulative - and very good it. The gift of gab which they are blessed with makes it naturally easy for them to get what they want. Most ENFPs will not abuse their abilities, because that would not jive with their value systems.
ENFPs sometimes make serious errors in judgment. They have an amazing ability to intuitively perceive the truth about a person or situation, but when they apply judgment to their perception, they may jump to the wrong conclusions.
ENFPs who have not learned to follow through may have a difficult time remaining happy in marital relationships. Always seeing the possibilities of what could be, they may become bored with what actually is. The strong sense of values will keep many ENFPs dedicated to their relationships. However, ENFPs like a little excitement in their lives, and are best matched with individuals who are comfortable with change and new experiences.
Having an ENFP parent can be a fun-filled experience, but may be stressful at times for children with strong Sensing or Judging tendancies. Such children may see the ENFP parent as inconsistent and difficult to understand, as the children are pulled along in the whirlwind life of the ENFP. Sometimes the ENFP will want to be their child's best friend, and at other times they will play the parental authoritarian. But ENFPs are always consistent in their value systems, which they will impress on their children above all else, along with a basic joy of living.
ENFPs are basically happy people. They may become unhappy when they are confined to strict schedules or mundane tasks. Consequently, ENFPs work best in situations where they have a lot of flexibility, and where they can work with people and ideas. Many go into business for themselves. They have the ability to be quite productive with little supervision, as long as they are excited about what they're doing.
Because they are so alert and sensitive, constantly scanning their environments, ENFPs often suffer from muscle tension. They have a strong need to be independent, and resist being controlled or labelled. They need to maintain control over themselves, but they do not believe in controlling others. Their dislike of dependence and suppression extends to others as well as to themselves.
ENFPs are charming, ingenuous, risk-taking, sensitive, people-oriented individuals with capabilities ranging across a broad spectrum. They have many gifts which they will use to fulfill themselves and those near them, if they are able to remain centered and master the ability of following through.
Jungian functional preference ordering for ENFP:
Dominant: Extraverted Intuition
Auxiliary: Introverted Feeling
Tertiary: Extraverted Thinking
Inferior: Introverted Sensing
So does all this really describe me? What do you think?
Peace and Love,
Meagan
Monday, November 16, 2009
15 Gift Ideas For Your Hippie, Bohemian, Free-Spirited Friends
The Holiday season is approaching quickly, and you want to start buying gifts for your eccentric, bohemian, hippie friends but just don't know what to get? Allow me to help. Here is a list of 15 ideas of what to get your more carefree, free-spirited, mohemian friends.
9. Handwarmers are a big deal to the modern bohemian, so get your friends a pair like these at Soul Flower.com.
1. Pick up some Dolce Mia All Natural Soaps.
2. Buy your friend an amazing tapestry, like this one from Allposters.com in the wall tapestries section.
3. If your friend is way into hippie stuff...tie-dye, free love, and whatnot and they have a refrigerator, get them this Hippie Heart Rectangle Magnet. It's pretty sweet.
4. Find cute boho dresses like this one at The World Closet. Other great clothing items can be found at Hippie Shop, Modcloth, and of course, good ol' Ebay.
5. Get your friend a gift that is both silly and very environmentally responsible. Buy them some Poo Poo Paper... paper made from elephant poo. Visit PooPooPaper.com for more information.
6. Buy your friends gifts from The Modern Bohemian's Online Shop. This is my personal Cafepress store. I have great mugs, shirts, magnets, buttons, water bottles, etc. I even have flip minos.
7. For a special jewelry lover, get special handmade jewelry, such as the I Dream in Turquoise and Flowers Necklace. Also, try visiting sites like: Etsy, Free People, and Soul Flower. I also like a lot of jewelry from my friend Wondra's store: Kronish Kraftwerks.
8. Get Peace Sign Products like these sweet patches from Peace Please Products.
9. Handwarmers are a big deal to the modern bohemian, so get your friends a pair like these at Soul Flower.com.
10. Buy your bohemian, hippie, free-spirited friends some cool books, such as: The Bohemian Manifesto, Hippie, The Hippie Handbook, The Princess Bride, Rent, The Beatles Anthology, Ishmael, American Cultural Rebels, Twentieth Century American Poetry, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Moulin Rouge, White Oleander, Girl Interrupted, Hippie Crafts, etc.
11. Nothing says hippie like a blatantly obvious bumper sticker.
12. Modern Bohemians love music. Some good choices for your slightly off-center friend are: Flight of the Conchords, The Beatles, Creedance Clearwater Revival, Daft Punk, The Grateful Dead, Carole King, David Bowie, The Doors, Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin, Joss Stone, Enya, Bob Marley, and whatever else you think they might like.
12. Give your friends some great DVDs this year, of movies like Rent, Moulin Rouge, Pineapple Express, Once, The Wall, The Princess Bride, Across the Universe, Yellow Submarine, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Koyaanisqatsi, Frida, and Interstella 5555.
13. Your friends may be craving some tv shows on dvd too. I recommend Flight of the Conchords, Bored to Death, Project Runway, Seinfeld, Freaks and Geeks, M*A*S*H, and Glee.
14. Get the best candles ever from The Great Lakes Candle Company. Based locally in Michigan, these crafters seriously make the most amazing candles. They burn clean and evenly, the colors are beautiful, and the scents are great! Currently I have Autumn Harvest, Lake Huron Storms, Zombie Punch, and Cedar Wood. But I have also had Love Spell, Monkey Farts, Bottoms Up, Dr. Feelgood, and Lake Superior Storms. These candles are the best!
15. Make something yourself! Or buy something handmade.
Remember, these are just some ideas. Be creative, and good luck!
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Fall 09 Bohemian Hippie Free-Spirit Clothing Ideas
Well, Fall is right around the corner, so it's time for some fall clothing shopping. If you are interested in the Hippie/Bohemian/Free-Spirit clothing style, I have some resources for you.
and any secondhand, vintage, or handmade boutique.
But if you are looking online, I've already done some work for you.
Some great places to shop include:
or even Craigslist and Ebay.
And happy shopping!
Friday, August 28, 2009
Over 1,000 Hits!
PonchoMeg: The Modern Bohemian has now had over 1,000 hits! To me, that's pretty darn exciting. I love being a Modern Bohemian in this crazy world, and I love sharing my blog with all of you. Who knew though that people would actually read it!?!?
Well, I am grateful. Thank you so much to all of you who have spent some time here, reading about my life as a Hippie, Bohemian, Free-Spirit, trying to figure out where I'm going in life.
Peace and Love to ALL!!!
Peace and Love to ALL!!!
Sunday, August 23, 2009
The Modern Bohemian in Pictures
Who is PonchoMeg: the Modern Bohemian? Her name is Meagan. She is a Hippie, Bohemian, Free-Spirit. She believes in peace and love above all things; she sees beauty everywhere; music, poetry, and art help her to thrive, and she tries hard to love all living things. She is a teacher, an artist, a writer, a singer, an actress, a songwriter, a poet, a daughter, a sister, a friend, a lover, a believer, an idealist, a dreamer, and a person of the Earth. She is many things, but above all, she is Meagan. I am Meagan. And I love me.
This picture shows a few things about me. One: I love tie-dye. Two: I enjoy craft shows a lot. Three: I love to hang out with my friends. And four: Crazy Richard is by far one of the coolest people on the face of the Earth. He is a way good entertainer, a fun hippie, and all around groovy dude.
I'm seemingly never happy with my hair. I always seem to want to chop it off, color it, or style it differently. I think it's because I am a creative, artistic type. I'm not sure. But in this picture, I was growing out one of my many haircuts and I literally just wanted to see if by posing differently for pictures my hair would in turn look different too! haha It was an interesting experiment. Did it work? A little...
I love to do things for causes I believe in! In the picture above, I am at the 2009 March for Babies which raises money for the March of Dimes. I do the event every year with my sister and my cousin (also in the photo) and we always have such a wonderful time, all while helping a great organization.
I enjoy photo shoots. I may not be the best model, and we may not have the best equipment, but photo shoots are a blasty blast and a half! The photo above is from a photo shoot I did with my sister.There's more... but I can't give everything away so soon. ;)
Saturday, August 22, 2009
"Real Job"
So, I love being a Modern Bohemian and living my life on my terms and not answering to anybody, but the truth is... it is near impossible to live this way much longer. Not that I am giving up my freedom all together... it's just... I need a "real job." The dreaded "real job." Sigh...
But here's the thing. There is a job that would be categorized as a "real job," but still acceptable in the Hippie/Bohemian/Free-Spirit community as an acceptable Modern Bohemian job... and that job is as a music teacher. That happens to be what I am qualified to do (with my college degree and all...) and there is a position open. And I interviewed for it. And I thought it went well. And they said that they would call last week. And they haven't called.
I have had a horrible time this whole past week, wondering about this job. Agonizing over this job. I'm sure Dale Carnegie would be disappointed in my complete freak out mode I have adopted, but there's a reason that I am a free-spirit... I've never been able to stick to something made up by someone else. I always have to put my own spin on things... not that it is always helpful. I should be staying calm and optimistic, but I'm not. The truth is... I can't be calm and okay because I want this job so much. I love teaching, and I love music, and I love working with kids. This job has it all! And it's part time, so no need to feel completely bogged down... and it's in my hometown! Why wouldn't they want me? I grew up there... but who knows...
I guess here's to hoping they call next week. I sent a thank you note and an e-mail. Maybe I should call next week, but I don't want to appear desperate... (even though I probably am...)
AHHH!!!
The frustration of it all...
I just want to succeed again. I have had a few failures haunting me for the past few years and I just want to break free of them and live in complete happiness and harmony with myself again. I feel like if I can succeed at finding and keeping a "real job" and continue to support myself financially, I can find that balance I need to be golden. :) Money (and lack thereof) really can contribute to stress, agitation, and a person's overall outlook. It's too bad, but if you're living in the U.S. right now, it's a reality. Reality. I like it so much better when I don't have to focus on reality. (See blog post about children...)
But the reality of the situation is, I need a "real job." I still hope it will be this one, but if not... I will pick myself up and try again somewhere else.
I will not falter,
I will not fall.
I will not fail you all.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Bohemian Activity
So I have had all sorts of fun things going on and a few truly Bohemian moments.
First of all, on Monday, Will and I went to visit friends a few hours away. He met up with his former roommate and I got to see my beloved friend, Leah. She's about as much of a Modern Bohemian as I am. She's laid back, free spirited, creative, and independent. She is an artist and a teacher and a wife and a mother, and she is amazing. Being with her always makes me feel more connected to my creative and spiritual side. I love it!
Then yesterday, I was able to hang out with some friends around here. We had a blast sitting around, relaxing and chatting on our friend's back deck. Sometimes it is just so nice to be surrounded by nature and take it all in.
Today, I had to pay rent and had a very Bohemian moment. I am supposed to write my apartment number on the outside of the envelope when I pay rent, but I didn't have a pen. Or a pencil. Or a marker. Or any kind of writing utensil. So I wrote my apartment number in lipstick! haha!
Also today, I decided to share some more about the Modern Bohemian by writing the ehow article: "How to Be a Modern Bohemian."
Anyway, there's still more to do, so I'm signing out for now. But don't ever stop coming back... I promise I'll always have something to share with you.
Friday, June 5, 2009
My Style
I have an emotional connection with my clothes. They are comfortable, they appeal to my sense of beauty and art, they flatter my body, and they allow me to express myself in ways that I wouldn't be able to otherwise.
In case you haven't seen a whole lot of pictures of me yet, I'll let you in on a little secret... I dress like a Hippie, Bohemian, Free-Spirit. I wear clothes and accessories I've made, I shop second hand and thrift, I turn things into clothing that are not originally clothing items, I wear head scarves and hats and sometimes necklaces, I love peace signs, and hemp, and pleather, I wear jeans until they rip to pieces and then I wear them some more, I adore leggings, dresses, boots, moccasins, and old sweaters, I love to mix and match patterns and colors, and I never limit myself.
Fashion is fun, and it is an artistic form of personal expression that I am very grateful for.
Fashion is fun, and it is an artistic form of personal expression that I am very grateful for.
Meet the Modern Bohemian
I was reading The Bohemian Manifesto for the who-knows-how-many-ith time and I was inspired. I was inspired to write, to create, and to share who I am. I am a modern day Bohemian/Hippie/Free-Spirit and I am ready to tell my story... even if it is in pieces.
Just think of this blog as an ever changing puzzle. As the pieces fit together, you will see the bigger picture, but that picture will constantly evolve as more pieces appear to be placed within it.
This first piece is my "introduction." This will give you a little more insight as to who I am, and why I'm here.
I am Meagan; writer, musician, actor, model, teacher, artist, and more... I am here to spread peace and love to the world in all that I do - and that includes this blog.
So please, keep coming back. I will be sharing more peace and love, and more of my life, my stories, my views, my creativity, and my interests with you. I will give you links to great Bohemian websites. I will post fun pictures, articles, and information for you. I will do reviews on stuff that interests you! And of course I will open up to you.
I wrote a song about being a creative, open person. Some of the lyrics really make more sense now that I am here:
"I'm not talking about things that I don't know about and I'm not pretending to be something I'm not, and I'm not everything you expect from me; I'm just everything you don't... But I want you to know, that I will open up my heart to you, open up my heart to you, open up my heart to you... all you need to do, is ask me how I feel, and ask me what is real, and I will let you in... 'cause I cannot deceive you, I cannot deceive you, I cannot deceive you... when all I know is truth."
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