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Growling Steph
blog.growlingsteph.com
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My name is Stephanie. I am currently a jobless, ranting cat lady living and new to Denver. I love blogging about movies, adventures, techy things, music and my cat Alice.
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Adventures in Zip lining!

I did something today that I never do: drag myself out of bed at 5:30 in the morning. But it was for a great reason! To go zip lining! It was Ryan’s Mom’s idea (she’s awesome like t...

26 may 12

animal shelter visit

I have been planting this seed — not so abviously — in Ryan’s brain that we need another cat in our life. When we left for work the other morning, Alice sat in the window and watche...

04 may 12

My First Big Crochet Project: Chevron Blanket

I started this blanket February 4th and finished it last night — which is about 5 weeks. I feel really proud of myself for following this all the way through. I’m notorious for starting s...

10 mar 12

needlefelt owl turned cat toy

Remember when I showed you those needle-felted pumpkins I did for Halloween? Well, I did a very adorable owl before that but I didn’t show you because…well…Alice stole it. The owl w...

22 jan 12

monthly recap: December

December was an insanely busy month for me. I really didn’t even want to think about it until I looked back on my December photos and remembered a few pleasant things that happened last month. ...

15 jan 12

last year in Google Analytics

I love data. I enjoy scouring Google Analytics and not to over analyze the number of readers I may or may not have but I like to look at graphs and percentages and pie charts, and interpret what they...

11 jan 12

a Christmas on 35mm film

I took my new Diana F+ mini with me on my Christmas holiday to Montana in hopes of capturing candid family photos on film, just like the photos my mom has at my age. They look like they’re havi...

08 jan 12

music Monday: Azealia Banks

This chick doesn’t have an album out yet but she has some good stuff on her youtube channel. Happy Monday! steph

03 jan 12

Happy New Year!

I got back from Montana a few days ago. I took almost 5 rolls of 35mm film while I was there. I am so excited to get those developed and show them to you! I usually don’t do New Year’s Re...

02 jan 12

my first Lomography camera: the Mini Diana F+

Ryan presented me with this neat little camera before Christmas so I had time to perfect it before spending the week in Montana. And I just got back my first roll today! It was successful in that it ...

21 dec 11

flash friday #2 – me and my grammy

There was a time where I was feeling depressed and frustrated with my situation back in December of 2007 (4 year ago, yowza!). I decided to take a week off of work and drive the 8 hours from Seattle ...

10 dec 11

my Christmas wishlist

1} 2012 Custom Calendar Tea Towel $21 2} Jo Totes Millie Teal Camera Bag $87 (for my future camera) 3} 10″ Wooden Wall Clock $90 4} Wooden Sunglasses Aqua and Wenge Wood Veneer $65 5} Side Bow ...

07 dec 11

music Monday: Christmas Edition

As it gets closer to Christmas, I am listening to Christmas music more and more. Here are three playlists I can’t stop listening to: A Very Brito Chrimst, Volume 5 compiled by Danny Brito. He s...

05 dec 11

flashback friday #1 – 2nd grade school photo

I have seen this feature around the internet a lot lately and thought I would join in! Here I am in second grade. My mom styled my hair this way (yes, the bangs to…) but I chose my shirt –...

03 dec 11

monthly recap: October/November

At the beginning of October, we went to the King Fantastic show at City Hall (not related to the government). These guys are great. Also, their first album is free if you don’t mind giving up y...

01 dec 11

book review: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

The Night Circus, find there synopsis here, is a great story of magicians and the circus and love. Those three things make me really want to love love love this book but in the end I thought “H...

28 nov 11

fun. (the band)

This is my new favorite song! I know it’s not Music Monday, but it’s so good! Please listen. I’m listening to their 2009 album, Aim & Ignite, right now and am anxious to get th...

10 nov 11

snow time!

Twice now, it has snowed here in Denver. And not just a little; both times it snowed about 6 inches. And it’s only November 11th! This last time – about a week ago now – I had me a ...

08 nov 11

paper version of me

I have mentioned Cameron’s work before and I’m massively excited to say that I am a recipient of his amazing work. For a short time, he was accepting commissions via his Etsy shop and I q...

05 nov 11

Happy Halloween!

I hope everyone had a party filled weekend and will have a candy filled evening tonight. I wish I could say that I have a collection or even a single photo of myself dressed up. But I don’t. I ...

31 oct 11

Boulder, Co

I have only been to Boulder a handful of times. My first time, in 2008, I traveled with Ryan and Z-Trip for a show at Fox Theater for my birthday. Ryan flew me out to spend time with him since my bir...

30 oct 11

how to create a .gif in Photoshop

I am excited to say that I have a guest post over at Ruche’s blog. If you’ve never checked out Ruche, you should! They have great vintage inspired apparel as well as up and coming trends....

24 oct 11

how to create a .gif in GIMP

If you read my gif tutorial over at Ruche but don’t have Photoshop, don’t worry because it’s even easier for non-Photoshoppers! There is an awesome FREE substitute for Photoshop cal...

24 oct 11

music show

Ryan and I saw Matt Nathanson at the Odgen Theater on Thursday night. I have loved Matt’s music since I saw him open for Lifehouse back in February of 2008, in Seattle. He is super enjoyable li...

22 oct 11

crochet corner

When I’m not submitting resumes, out to lunch with Ryan, or watching old seasons of Project Runway, I am learning to crochet. The wonderful Dana over at CraftyMinx has been teaching Crochet Sch...

22 oct 11

winner, winner chicken dinner!

I definitely have my favorite blogs that I religiously follow and I love it when they have giveaways because it confirms my belief that I follow genuine, smart and generous bloggers. I can’t wa...

17 oct 11

monthly recap: September

September was a long month for me. I have yet to find a job therefore I’ve spent a lot of time home alone. I am lucky to have made a friend that takes me out to lunch once a week and I am start...

03 oct 11

30 Days of Lists – Things I Like to Do When I’m Sick

Day 24: Things I Like to Do When I’m Sick Watch LOADS of TV. Snuggle up with a blanket on the couch. Sleep a TON. Read a book. Let Ryan care for me. He’s good at it. I’m kind of doi...

24 sep 11

Android apps, part 4

Recently, my friends have been getting Android devices and asking me what apps I use so I thought that was a great idea to list them all out for a post. part 1 | part 2 | part 3 | part 4 Part 3 and p...

24 sep 11

30 Days of Lists – If I Won the Lottery

Day 23: If I Won the Lottery I would pay off my debt. I would buy my mom a house. I would buy my brother a house. I would buy myself a house. I would have my schooling fully paid for. I would create ...

23 sep 11

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