I'm Taking Off For Seven Weeks! I'll Be Back Mid-September!

8/5/2014

I decided to put together a video for you guys. Something to remember me by? I don't know. Haha.
I just think that I can come off as intimidating due to some of my outfits and it's hard to know a person from still photographs. So, I just wanted to show you guys that I have a voice and moving limbs. *^_^*

Also, I'd like to thank my wonderful partner, Colin, for helping me with the technical bits. I had a distinct vision when I started this project and he was instrumental in helping to make that vision a reality. <3

Oh! Why, yes that is a cat using a laptop and yes, that is a Transformer with a painted on face and wooden blocks for a body. Does it transform into anything. No, no it does not. I'm sorry, did you say that it is utterly ridiculous? Umm, I think what you meant to say was that it is ridiculously awesome! ;D

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62 Comments

Mariah link

8/5/2014 04:59:04 am

I hope you have a good break. I will have to come back and watch the video once my sound is working again!

<a href="http://theatricalitybymariah.blogspot.com">Theatricality by Mariah</a>

Anna

8/8/2014 04:59:10 am

Thanks! <3

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Matea link

8/5/2014 07:23:47 am

Super cute video! You are so cute!!! Great!

Anna

8/8/2014 04:59:36 am

Cute? Bah! *^_^*

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Silvia link

8/5/2014 08:47:19 am

I looooove the video!!! you are absolutely more lovely in movement!! I hope you have a very good holidays, see you in september...and I love you cat :-)

www.kikabibi.blogspot.com

Anna

8/8/2014 05:00:12 am

Aww, thanks! Yeah, she's a sweet heart when she wants to be. Hehe.

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Agnes link

8/5/2014 09:17:13 am

Oh my goodness. I don't even know you but I feel like you're an amazing person. I mean. Really. I feel like we could be very good mates. You know, we could just hanging around together, playing board or card nerdy games. I am really happy to found your blog and reading it now. I wish you a perfect holidays <3
xoxo Agnes http://fringiela.blogspot.com/

Anna

8/8/2014 05:01:18 am

Omg, I would love that! Haha I have so many games and barely anyone to play them with because all of my friends are scattered across the country (and the globe). :[~ ~ <3 Thanks, Agnes!

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Kristian link

8/5/2014 10:57:58 am

Your voice is darling. Have fun on your break!

Anna

8/8/2014 05:02:11 am

It's funny you should think that, because I can't stand the sound of my own voice. Haha. <333

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Chantilly link

8/5/2014 11:12:03 am

OMG you are adorable!! I always love seeing bloggers in videos, and how their personality might come across a little differently.

BTW, I saw a little girl on the subway the other day with your "mohawk buns" hairstyle. She was four or so :)

Have a good break! Will miss your updates for sure.

xx
<a href="http://www.chantillysongs.com">~Chantilly</a>

Anna

8/8/2014 05:03:27 am

Oh, rad! I would totally give her and/or her mom a high five. Haha :D Thanks, Chantilly! I'm going to miss all of you guys. I'll try to keep up as best I can! <3

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dana fashina link

8/5/2014 12:01:29 pm

You are ADORABLE!!
Anna!!
Ah! I can't stand it!!

Now that I can put a voice to the pictures I'm going to miss you even more!!! Aaaahhhh!!

Have a wonderful time doing whatever you're getting ready to do, I guess I'll have to follow you on Instagram to see what that is 😜 💜💜💞💞💞😘😘

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Anna

8/9/2014 09:03:20 am

Hahaha. Gaaaah. No one will fear me, now! >_< ....... ^_^

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Marija link

8/5/2014 12:35:35 pm

You're so fun and adorable, we'll miss you! Have a great time! xo ;)

Anna

8/9/2014 09:03:48 am

Aww, thanks! I'll miss you, too! :D <3

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Rebecca link

8/5/2014 02:13:37 pm

OMG. Where do I even begin?! I know - I shall make a list!!! <---Nerd much?

#1. Have a F---tastic TIME! Um, no, definitely won't forget about you. I'll be checking back obsessively come September. :D

#2. I know you insist it would be awkward, but I am totally convinced we would be friends outside of the blogniverse. We have the same (can I say quaint?) midwestern accent. That doesn't just happen by accident. ;)

#3. What game are you playing? I need more games in my life. Especially 2 person ones!

#4. I LOVE YOUR FLUFFY HAT. I may also need that.

#5. How have you not finished the wheel of time series?! And I'm pretty sure that Ian m. Banks is something on my bf's list of books for me to read. I'll get there eventually. I'm currently reading "The name of the wind".

#6. Did I say have an especially amazing time yet?! HAVE AN AMAZING TIME! Hope you fill us in on your adventures when you get back. :D

#7. Look how far you've come! From a shy girl taking photos inside, to MAKING A VIDEO! Props to you! You've taken your blog so far since I started following.

#8. I miss you already.

-Rebecca
Idealism never goes out of fashion
http://mn2nz.wordpress.com

Anna

8/9/2014 09:34:40 am

Dude, I make lists like errday. I really should try to be more spontaneous with my life. Haha :D

1. Haha. It's OK, man. You can say it. FUCKTASTIC! I'll try. It's actually work-related which sucks, but I'm sure I can find a way to have some fun, too. :P

2. Do I really have a Midwestern accent? Living here for 6+ years must have rubbed off on me. My parents have a Jamaican accent, but that didn't take. I lived in Texas for awhile and that accent didn't take either. I didn't think I had one at all, really. Hehe.

3. Oh, we were playing Carcassonne! It's pretty rad. It gets gnarly with more players. I love it! If we lived closer, I'd totes have you over for a nerdy game night or two or three. :P

4. Oh that thing? Haha. I wear it around the house and sometimes I'll wear it on the deck in the Fall. One guy that was stopped at a light in front of our house really loved that hat. He felt the need to yell this sentiment from his car. I was pleased. Hehe.

5. Gaaaah. You remember? >_< I think when I first brought up the series (and not being able to finish it) I was on Book 4. I'm on Book 7 now and I've got out oh.... 8 more to go? Haha. Plus the prequel. Yeah. I'm really sucking at reading books quickly these days. I still need to start the Game of Thrones series. I also want to read The Hunger Games and there's a whole host of sci-fi I haven't even gotten to, yet. Just thinking about this is giving me palpitations.

6. Aww, I will, man. I will. :D I'm excited to live in an new city for a whole month. I could use the change in scenery.

7. Haha. "Look at you, look at what you've become" - Sparks from Sealab. ;D I know, right? I never thought I would make a Youtube video. I remember when I was afraid to leave my house to take photos. It feels like it was just the other day. It's crazy. I don't know if this will be a regular thing, but I mean the reception the video has received certainly gives me the courage to try it again sometime soon!

8. I miss you, too, dude! Have an awesome time with your family and congrats on becoming Dr. Rebecca. ;P That's so rad, man. You're like one of the best friends I've never met. Really. <3 This is what makes blogging worth it. Meeting wonderful people like you!

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effie link

8/5/2014 02:54:26 pm

Awww, you're so cool and cute and awesome!!! I wanna hug you :D Maybe stop by Chicago on your way back? :) I'm surely going to miss you!

<3

Anna

8/11/2014 05:05:01 pm

Thanks, dude! Honestly, I'll probably only have like two days of actual free time when I'm away, but I'll see what I can do! :DDD <3

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Jackie link

8/5/2014 03:43:46 pm

Oh no - that's a long break!! Don't forget about us either, missy! :)

I LOVE this video!! You seem like you're so much fun in real life and this totally gave off that fun vibe. Also, your cat is adorbs!

xo Jackie
<a href="http://somethingaboutthat.com">Something About That</a>

Anna

8/11/2014 05:12:50 pm

Oh, I think I'm more boring in real life. Haha. I'm very moody. How I feel changes so quickly sometimes. I was never the "life of the party" type of person. I'm more of a silent observer, but I tend to be more open and pretty goofy with people I know really well. :P

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Rachel link

8/5/2014 04:14:11 pm

Wow, I've been viewing your blog for so long and I finally have a wordpress account so I can FINALLY COMMENT. Because I just have to say, I LOVE YOUR STYLE. Serious closet envy going on right here. Your blog makes me laugh all the time and is so enjoyable. Looking forward to lots more posts, stay beautiful:D
~Rachel

Anna

8/11/2014 05:07:46 pm

Aww, man. That's really nice of you to say that. Thank you! <333

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Keit link

8/5/2014 06:19:41 pm

Oh Anna, It's 8am in the morning and you still managed to make me laugh! Damn you! :D I love this video, you're so freakin nerdy and adorable! BTW, whoever is holding that camera has some seriously bad ass no- shaky hands. Whenever my boyfriend holds the camera it's like he has parkinson or something!
And maaan, the kitty, it's so "gah, human, leave me alone" :D

Anna

8/11/2014 05:09:31 pm

Haha. I couldn't have done it without him. He makes me laugh and just keeps me happy in general. My good mood usually comes from him. I can be pretty serious, quiet, distant sometimes. :P Oh, yeah Bonaparte was not impressed with me or the camera. Haha. She has no interest in being the next internet cat sensation. >_< <3

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Noszę Co lubię link

8/5/2014 07:51:26 pm

Fun-tastic video! U have so great personality!

Anna

8/13/2014 06:18:31 am

<3 *^_^* <3

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pop champagne link

8/6/2014 12:33:45 am

haah love the video!! and see you when you get back!!

Anna

8/13/2014 06:19:21 am

Rad! Sure thing! :D

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Amber link

8/6/2014 02:09:21 am

The video works! Yay! :D It's so nice to finally put a voice to the face! And I know you always say that people probably find you intimidating and what not because of how you dress, but I have always got the impression that that you are a big sweetheart through your writing, and that definitely translated through this video as well! You are so sweet, and I cannot wait until you're back! Enjoy your little break (:

Anna

8/13/2014 06:20:09 am

Aww! Thanks, Amber! <333

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Elisabet link

8/6/2014 04:16:14 am

I love see you on a youtube video. Great film and great job ;) well done!
You look so lovely and beautiful Anna

http://oneusefashion.wordpress.com/

Anna

8/13/2014 06:21:46 am

Thanks! I was so nervous and strung out about how to make the video and what I should show you guys. The video is short, but I really put in a crap load of time and effort into making it. So, I'm glad you liked it! :D

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Kreyola link

8/6/2014 07:28:15 am

sniff sniff...I can't believe you are going away ....nah enjoy your break ^_^. I know you deserve it. Looking forward to seeing you back.

<a href="http://www.kreyolasjourneys.com/" rel="nofollow">Kreyola Jounerys </a>

Anna

8/16/2014 04:17:38 am

Aww, thanks! I'll be in class for 40+ hours a week, but I'm going to try to find some opportunities for fun somewhere in there... haha :D

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Sheena link

8/7/2014 03:41:47 am

I loved hearing your voice and seeing your spirit in motion. The traveler in me is trying to figure out if the last pic in your post is a clue to where you are headed. I thought the first two were airport codes - turns out to be Sri Lanka and Brazil. While I think that'd be interesting they are kinda far from one another, but in 7 weeks you never know. I guess I'll use the 7 weeks to keep guessing. Wishing you amazing adventures Anna!

Anna

8/16/2014 04:19:48 am

Hey! Thanks! *^_^* Woah! Nah, man. There's nothing hidden in my video. Haha :D Totally innocuous <3 I wish I was leaving the country. That would be amazing! I'm just going out of state.

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Missy May link

8/7/2014 08:50:57 am

I feel like I know you now....haha!! You're too cute. I enjoyed the video. Have a safe and great time off. :)

missymayification.blogspot.co.uk

Anna

8/16/2014 04:21:37 am

Aww, that's rad man. That's kind of the feeling I hoped people would have. I mean, I'm still a pretty complicated person. Really introspective and kind of quiet, actually. But, I have my moments. :D

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monica link

8/8/2014 12:03:39 pm

Dude! That is not how I expected you to sound. Love your cute voice and miss you on chictopia so much. Great video. Enjoy your time off. Look forward to your posts when you get back.

Anna

8/16/2014 04:23:41 am

Oh, hey! Thanks so much for stopping by! I'm going to miss you, too, man! I'm going to have a lot of catching up to do when I get back! <3

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Olivia link

8/8/2014 05:30:29 pm

Aw! Anna, I'm going to miss seeing you around the blogosphere. But good luck in your teaching certification and can't wait to see you back!
To be quite honest and I hope you're not offended, but yes your outfits did make you seem super edgy and a tad intimidating. I mean, that didn't stop me from loving your outfits and reading your posts but it was interesting hearing your voice. You are honestly the cutest! And between your video and Lily from Imperfect Idealist, it really made me think how even though we post pictures all the time, it is still hard to get an insight of the person. Like we never hear people's voices! And that's weird! It makes me want to make a video of some sort now!:P
Anyway, good luck again and can't wait to hear from you when you get back:)
xo Olivia

Anna

8/16/2014 04:46:43 am

Oh, no offense taken! I've been told that I'm intimidating in person, so I can only imagine what some people must think of me just from seeing my photos and reading the text on my blog. Haha. I can make people uncomfortable at times. I realize that. :P I'd like to think of myself as a really easy going person, though. I try to be nice to everyone I meet and treat people fairly. I do have the mouth of a sailor and a very unladylike disposition at times, but that's what happens when you grow up with two brothers and you hang around with dudes all the time, I guess. Haha. I find that it takes a while for women to warm up to me, so I don't have many female friends. :F

I love how genuine you are on your blog and it has been such a joy to see how far you've come. I've gone through a lot of what you've went through as a blogger, so I have a sense of camaraderie when I visit. I look forward to catching up on your posts when I get back!

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Masja link

8/10/2014 07:47:07 am

Love the video, more! Enjoy your break!

<a href="http://mymakeupmemoire.blogspot.com/2014/08/summer-essentials-under-15.html" "_blank">My Makeup Mémoire</a>

Anna

8/17/2014 08:10:10 am

Thanks! ^_^ <3

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Jenny Lee link

8/14/2014 07:08:14 am

Well, you've confirmed that you are indeed the most adorable being on the planet! Such a cute video :) I hope you're able to enjoy your time away! I'm going to go catch up on all your posts now. I clearly missed much radness while I was gone! Looking forward to your return, dear <3

Anna

8/17/2014 08:11:22 am

Bah! >_< Hehe. I'm glad you liked the video! Thank you for watching and it's good to hear from you! <333

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takisha link

8/14/2014 09:41:01 am

Hi Anna Hope you are doing well.
And i Hope you ill be back soon,for news original and vintage outfit.
Take care of you my dear, my blog and i ill be missing you.Kisses

GET BACK SOON. :)

Anna

8/17/2014 08:12:17 am

Thanks, babe! :D <3

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Michelle link

8/15/2014 06:56:07 am

Noooo don't leave!! Haha, the video turned out great! I love your personality (and your fashion sense, of course) :) Have a good break!

-- Michelle | <a href="http://mxpstyle.com">www.MXPSTYLE.com</a>

Anna

8/17/2014 08:12:37 am

Rad! Thanks so much! <3

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lisa link

8/18/2014 03:56:11 am

What a fun video- you are so cute! :) I hope you have a great time and I look forward to your posts in a few weeks!

Anna

9/18/2014 03:31:15 pm

Aww <3 Thanks so much! ^_^

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Ellen Mackenzie link

8/19/2014 08:02:31 am

love this video anna! you should definitely do more :)

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Anna

9/18/2014 03:31:59 pm

It's an uncomfortable endeavor for me haha, but we'll see! <3

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Tatyana link

8/19/2014 10:27:01 pm

I LOVE the video! You are so cute! I also had a go at my first video recently and it's portrait - gosh haha!!! Yours is way much better and love your cute face! Enjoy your time away!

Tatyana x
Secret little Stars
www.secretlittlestars.com

Anna

9/18/2014 03:32:23 pm

You're so sweet <3 Thank you! *^_^*

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Rachel Dahl - ALAMODEST link

8/21/2014 11:24:44 am

You are so cute! I love that you made a video!! <3 It's so surreal seeing bloggers on video when you're used to them through photos. Love, love, love it. The music is awesome, too. I am not shy when shooting my own yoga videos, but for some reason, I can't get myself to do one for my personal style. Very odd. I enjoyed watching through this. Watching this makes me feel like we're friends in real life. Let's hang out tomorrow! Hah... this was at the risk of sounding like a CREEP!

I bid you a short farewell!

Rachel
http://alamodest.com

Anna

9/18/2014 03:33:26 pm

Aww! I'm so glad you feel that way <3 I think you're rad! :D

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Constance link

9/21/2014 08:10:26 am

Lovely video!! And your dress is beautiful, you look amazing!!

Ionelly Stroe link

9/24/2014 11:08:33 pm

You are wonderful! Loved the video. Welcome back! :*

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Hi! I'm Anna <3

I'm fond of artistic fashion, esoteric music, retro games (the older the platform, the better), delectable noms, good libations, my Maine Coon, Bonaparte, and my Tabby, Winsome.

Also, I attended university in Hyogo Prefecture and I am proficient in Japanese.

もし、あなたは日本語が話せる、あたしに日本語で話て下さい！練習が必要だ！*^_^*

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