In the immortal words of Liz Lemon, "I want to go to there."

I decided to make a tumblr so that all of my favourite photos/pictures/snuff films were stored in one location.

It’s a work in progress, but you can check it out here if you’re feeling adventurous. A button will soon be added to the sidebar, because we at Bunny Sunday feel strongly about

CONQUERING ALL THE MEDIAS!!!!!!!!!!

Hello Lovely Readers,

Here’s a very for serious article I wrote for someone I don’t remember for a reason I can’t quite pin down that features good advice that I should take but can’t… because Alanis Morissette told me not to in that song about irony. Enjoy:

Do you spend more time procrastinating than you do writing?

Creative people are prone to distraction. Social media, blogs and e-mail zap a writer’s concentration. Chores and errands intrude upon free time and a day job often makes it difficult to maintain writing routine. Due to the precarious nature of the craft, writers have developed a variety of time management strategies. These techniques were developed by writers, for writers.

 1. Timer Technique

Set a timer for 30 minutes. Write without stopping until the timer goes off. Do not check social media, look at the time, or stare into space. Turn off your internal editor. Type without going back to re-write a sentence or fix mistakes. After 30 minutes, take a five minute break. Use this break to go to the bathroom, drink coffee or respond to e-mail. You can repeat this process several times in one day, depending on the amount of work you need to finish. Most cell phones, MP3 players and computers have a built-in timer or alarm clock component. Free timer apps are available online and in the iTunes App Store. The timer on a digital watch will also work. Even if you complete one 30 minute session per day, you’ll make enormous headway in a week or month. For example, writing one page in each day’s session, adds up to 30 pages in a month. Those 30 pages are enough material for a short story or book chapter.

 2. NaNoWriMo

National Novel Writing Month, NaNoWriMo, is a free annual event. Every November, writers across the world attempt to finish a novel in 30 days. The program is structured to help you complete the first draft of a 50, 000 word manuscript. This breaks down to a daily1667 word quota. The quick pace is great for writers who constantly self-edit. Because of the time constraint, you won’t be able to micro-manage your writing, which means you’ll get more done. You can apply the principles of National Novel Writing Month to your own writing practice. Set a quota and intensify your focus for 30 days. Many respected authors, including Anne Lamont and Stephen King, advocate quick first drafts.

 3. Morning Pages

The idea of morning pages comes from Julia Cameron’s book “The Artist’s Way.” She encourages the practice of completing three pages of non-work related writing every morning. These pages function as a brain clearing exercise. Write down whatever comes to mind. If you can’t think of anything just write, “I don’t know what to write” repeatedly until a thought comes to you. You’re morning pages might include to-do lists, worries or emotional outbursts. The idea is to get rid of all the random thoughts that get in the way of your creative process. This allows you to work at a quick, steady pace later in the day and helps you to focus on your writing instead of mundane issues.

 4. Five Minute Commitment

Sitting down at the computer is the most difficult step of the writing process. Commit to writing for only five minutes. This technique eliminates the stress of having an entire novel looming over you. By making five minutes the goal, you can easily gain a sense of accomplishment and establish a routine. Beginning is a daily challenge but once writers get into their groove, they can write for hours. You may find that you commit to five minutes but end up writing for much longer.

 5. Self Control Applications

If you’re constantly distracted by Twitter feeds and e-mail alerts, you need to enlist the help of an app. There are several free self-control applications available for download online. These applications are simple to use, allowing you to block access to any site that distracts you. Create a list of sites to block and set the timer for five minutes or the whole weekend.

6. Shut the Door

If you can shut out the world, you can focus on your writing. Make sure your writing space is equipped with a locking door. It doesn’t matter if you write at an expensive oak desk or in the bathroom, as long as you can shut the door and escape from everyday life. Your productivity will increase if you can avoid being interrupted by kids, pets or a ringing telephone. Stephen King wrote “Carrie” in the laundry room of a doublewide trailer because it was the one space where he could write uninterrupted.

Pretty good, right?

I’m not as dumb as I look… oh… right…

Look! It's my long-lost grandmother!

Hello Lovely Readers!

I found this awesome tumblr!

I got lost in it for a few hours the other night when I should have been sleeping. If you’re a sister of Stevie (as in Nicks) or a wannabe gypsy queen, you’ll definitely enjoy. I don’t know what creature owns this little piece of the interweb, but I’m fairly certain she’s a mermaid.

For serious.

Hello my lovely readers!

I wrote a guest post for Lori-Lyn Hurley’s amazing site DreamLifeWellness.com. The post is titled “Full Moon Esbat Ritual” and it’s an installment of her Essential Spiritual Practice series. You will learn about tuning into the moon’s energy and using it to your advantage.

Go, read, comment and give me loooove!

The timing is perfect because tonight’s the new moon.

Esbats or “celebrations” can be done at new, full, dark or quarter moons. Every phase of the moon has a particular energy that can be tuned into for a particular purpose:

New Moon – beginnings, adding new thing to your life, drawing things toward you

First Quarter – similar to new moon, a great time to start 7-day candle spells for gaining something (as in employment, confidence,  health, etc) that will conclude on the full moon when its energy is strongest

Full – the most magical time in the moon cycle, great for magic of all kinds, an appropriate time to begin banishing magic to get rid of feelings/people/circumstances in your life

Last Quarter – a great time to start a 7-day spell for banishing something and concluding when the moon is dark

Dark – a great time to connect with ancestors or the dead, practice scrying or divination, discover the esoteric or unknown, communicate with dark goddesses (Hecate, Lilith, Kali. etc.)

from etsy.com

Today is February 20th, meaning the Sun has entered Pisces!

Because I am a proud and stereotypical Pisces, I thought I’d share a few links with you. Chances are, you have a Pisces in your life that you’d like to better understand. Or, even better, you are a Pisces yourself!

We are also the sign of the water lily.

Here’s a really accurate overview of the Pisces Sun sign. (You can find great articles about other astrological signs on this site as well. Just type it into the search box.)

Pisces Correspondences:

Planet: Neptune

Plants:

• Aloe
• Bay
• Cotton
• Eucalyptus
• Lavender
• Rue

See if you can make the connections yourself. It’s actually pretty easy and, once you get the hang of it, you’ll begin to see that there is a beautiful symbolic language that has existed throughout time and permeates every aspect of every culture.

Pretty amazing, right?

Me and my ex-boyfriend.

Hello everybody!

This article from the Huffington Post is amazing.

It covers the “quirky girl” through the decades, from Hepburn to Deschanel.

I think it’s pretty great but that could be the margaritas talking…

P.S. That photo has NOTHING to do with the article. I just thought is was funny. Because I have a questionable sense of humour.

this is my dream in life

this is my reality (from Laughingsquid.com)

I’m a chronic insomniac (read more here and here.) I have a reeeeeeally hard time falling asleep. I have an even harder time staying asleep. I’m also an extremely light sleeper. A squeaky door hinge or the thump of a cat jumping on the counter (because he’s bad) will wake me up.

Because of this, I have developed an elaborate nighttime routine which involves:

Nitey Nite Spray

Sleepy Time Tea

The iPhone app version of a sleep machine.

I must have a fan blowing at the highest setting but NOT on me. The window must be open a crack, even in the middle of the Canadian winter. My Hello Kitty blanket has to be within reach (in case I get cold from the window being open.) I use lavender pillow spray when I’m not out of it (which I currently am and it’s driving me craaaaaaaazy.) I take both melatonin pills and valerian pills. I banish Fiancé to the couch. The lights must be turned off for at least an hour before bed and my laptop brightness has to be at the lowest possible setting. Then I meditate for half an hour to an hour with “deep relaxation” or “deep sleep” guided meditations.

This happens every night.

I still don’t sleep all that well.

So, because you’re so smart, I thought I’d ask you for your opinion on sleep aids. What works? What doesn’t? What should I eat? What should I drink? Who should I sleep with?

Here are some things I’d like to try:

An awesome sleep mask and fancy earplugs, a la Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany’s:

This bird tweet alarm clock (available here):

What else should I try? Sometimes I do yoga. I try to get outside everyday too, because fresh air is supposed to help you sleep.

Any advice????

(via weheartit.com)

You can read Part 1 here and/or continue reading below:

Lets talk about bath products and perfume. They cost a freaking fortune. Mostly because they smell really good. Solution? Make your own good smelling stuff. Here’s what to do:

1. Pick a scent that you like (or a couple scents.) Choose something classic like lavender or vanilla.

2. Go shopping. Stop at the grocery store, the drug store or shop online. Here’s your list:

• Essential oil in your chosen scent ($10 – $20, depending on size)
• Epsom salts ($10 for a big big)
• Sea salt ($10 – $20, depending on size of bag)
• Baking soda (you probably have this, but it costs a couple bucks)
• Spray bottle ($1 to $5, depending on how fancy you want to get)
• Distilled water (a couple bucks)
• Jojoba oil ($10)
• Herbs and vodka (optional)

3. Make Stuff.

• Mix the salts, baking soda and essential oil to create scented bath salts. You can add some herbs, like rosemary, lavender or orange peel, for added scent.
• Pour distilled water into the spray bottle and add 15-20 drops of essential oil. Shake. Now you have a pillow, room and body spray. Instead of water, you could use plain vodka. The alcohol in it dries faster than water. Don’t worry, you won’t smell like liquor.
• Add 15-20 drops of essential oil to jojoba oil and you have a scented massage oil, perfume oil and moisturizer.

Buy a few essential oils and create your own signature scent. Use calming scents for bath products and pillow sprays. Use sexy scents to make a special date-night perfume. You can get pretty creative. Or just stick with vanilla and always smell fantastic.

The moral of the story is that you can create several homemade products (in large quantities) for under $50. These products are just as good as their store bought counterparts, but they cost significantly less and don’t have any icky preservatives or bad plastics.

For step by step instructions, check out Charming Pixie Flora on Youtube. She’s awesome and witchy:

Expect more of this in the future: The Elvis wearing a sombrero and the claw marks he made in my bed sheet.

Hey readers!

Or should I call you Bunnies? Sundaes? Buns? We’ll deal with this later because….

Fiancé bought me camera! Not only a camera, but the camera. The one I had my eye on!

So expect lots of very random videos (because it shoots HD video!!!) and photos of my cats doing bad things like eating toothpaste and drugging my coffee.

AAAAAANNNND… There will soon be a Bunny Shop! I’ll be offering tarot readings, dream interpretations and artwork. Everything will range from $1 to $50. SO if you or your loved ones are in the market for some fortune telling, come by the Bunny Sunday Etsy shop (link coming sooooon!)

ALSO… you may have noticed my constantly changing banner and sidebar. I’m a little OCD when it comes to these things. But I’ve FINALLY created a design that I like.

***note the narwhal who now resides in my blog banner***

I’ve named him Steve.

If you have anything nice to say to Steve the Narwhal, email him via my email: missbunnysunday@hotmail.com

Have a lovely day!

Happy Tequila Day…. ahem…. Valentine’s Day to my awesome readers! I love all the ladies (and gentlemen?) who walk the hallowed halls of Bunny Sunday!

Here are some very interesting facts about Valentine’s Day, compliments of Ye Olde Toronto Sun.

Valentine’s customs and superstitions

Fun, witchy Valentine’s potions and spells can be found over at Gypsy Magic (I loooooove this site)

Hate Valentine’s Day? So did Al Capone (who, btw, was born on my birthday) so here’s an article on the Valentine’s Day Massacre

And now I will try to avoid clichéd Valentine’s images:

true story (weheartit.com)

This is my liiiiife! (weheartit.com)

Happy Valentine’s Day, whether you’re drinking alone or getting married!