Mettle Maker + Link Love = About Freakin’ Time

Jan 31 2013 by Nautiemermate

This sweet little blog has been without a Mettle Maker or some Internet Lovin’ for too long….way, WAY too long…

First, let’s make some Mettle…

P!nk Lyrics. I’m in. (Plus, it keeps with my whole, I’M ON FIRE! theme…)

Now let’s snuggle with the world wide web…

Yes! I believe this! When something doesn’t feel right….stop.

I really wanted to take some early morning advice from Amy this trip. So far, I’ve been waking up 10 minutes before I need to be on the bridge. Fail.

Anyone who has lived in New England for any amount of time has had an encounter with a Mass-Hole that has stuck with them. If you know and love any Mass-Holes you might think this is hilarious.

I’m still working on my 2013 intentions. I know! I have them all set and then I make changes. Elise compares Goals and To Do’s. Good Read!

Just a cool image. That’s all.

A VERY belated tribute to Senator Inouye. Merchant Marines will miss your staunch support of the Jones Act.

Bathroom Basket round up. Nuff Said.

Stephen King has written a book on Gun Control. Haven’t read it but I imagine it’s good.

This is a perfect example of wonderful things. Actually, I don’t know what this is an example of….but I want a coat just like it!

I don’t know how I’d feel about living in a container (do a trip on a container ship and let me know if you’d live in one…) but, I might be okay with living in this one.

I love me a good travel blog – here’s a kick ass roundup of some of the best.

I’ve actually been thinking about this meal (and kinda craving it) and I’ve never had it. Seriously, I think about it. It was posted after I joined the ship so, sadly It’ll have to wait until April to be made…

Those links should keep you busy for awhile. Enjoy!

Link Love :: It’s about time.

Mar 07 2012 by Nautiemermate

Aloha Nautie Friends!

Seriously, it’s about time.

It’s about time that I share some link love….and sadly, it’s about the time I don’t have. I’m sharing links because I don’t have the time I need to write some of the posts that I’d really like to write. (Sad face.) I have posts stacking up just waiting to get written….they’ll just have to keep. Because I’m totally, totally swamped. So swamped that my Dad told me to watch out for alligators! (Seriously, he really did.)

Please enjoy some link love! I have tons of starred items in my Google Reader that I’ve been meaning to pass along for ages….I figured what better time than right now…..re-reading them makes me smile….hope some of them make you smile too! (You don’t have to smile if you don’t want to….I know that feeling too!)

When I was a kid I told my preschool teacher that I had a whole bunch of siblings who lived in Honolulu and that they were Japanese. I desperately wanted to be Japanese growing up….I even made up a Japanese name for myself….Meiko. These little Japanese kids made me want to be Japanese all over again!
Want some good advice? Tidbit One, Tidbit Two, Tidbit Three. You’re Welcome.
Taking photos of fireflies using time lapse photography? Oh hells ya.
These prints made me totally homesick. Aloha Aina. Loves it.
Have you heard about Aluminum in Baking Soda? It’s not true. Thanks Crunchy Betty!
My latest discovery: Brain Pickings. How to Find Your Purpose and Do What You Love.
Wanna lend a sailor a helping hand? This guy is in need of resupply.
Fancy Butter?! This is a kitchen project I am adding to the list…..the list of things to do in the kitchen when I have one again :)
Do you ever look at people wearing ‘outdoorsy clothes’ and think, ‘I bet this goofball has never been camping in his life?!’. Me too. Therefore, this is funny.
Twelve rules for inner confidence. Now go own your world.
Benjamin Franklin on frugality. I think I need to re-read this daily!
Seriously, right?! Sometimes I need to give myself a kick in the ass too…..like right now.
A nautie button. ‘Nuff said.
Crunchy Betty again. This time on Olive Oil. Who knew?!
A photo from the Chica who makes all my danglies. Gold hoops with coral fronds? Need. Would Ben Franklin approve? Probably not….
Can we say: Beach Fabulous? The Fighting Eel Spring Collection. Drool.

Okay, that’s enough for now. I think that may in fact be the longest love fest we’ve ever had! I told you they had been stacking up!

Again, enjoy (and hopefully I’ll get a post up about current goings on soon)!

Have a Nautie Presidents’ Day!

Feb 21 2012 by Nautiemermate

I’m technically writing this a day late….the good news is that due to me being on the other side of the world it’s still Presidents’ Day for some of you!

I’m not sure if I’ve ever celebrated Presidents’ Day before – and we most assuredly do not celebrate it aboard, either. We do however get holiday pay. (Holiday pay means I get paid twice for the same day.) That’s certainly cause for celebration!

I’ve been meaning to share a link with you Nautie Folk for quite some time – I read The Old Salt Blog almost everyday. Love it. It has a very wide maritime focus – meaning I read about sailing ships as well as motor vessels trading commercially – and sometimes I even read about sailing ships trading commercially. It keeps me current and gives me some insight.

Yesterday (or Today) there was a post about George Washington and his fleet of armed schooners that kicked some major ass. It’s a perfect nautie Presidents’ Day post. Enjoy!

*Also, I totally had to google ‘Presidents’ Day’ to punctuate correctly!

Link Love :: Pinterest Edition

Aug 14 2011 by Nautiemermate

Pinterest.com was a link that I love love loved back in February. I spend waaaay too much time on Pinterest – but I find SO many neat ideas, pretty pictures, and style ideas! I love, love, love it (yes Johnny, so much that I’d marry it)! Here are some of my recent Pinterest discoveries!

Have you ever had old t-shirts that you absolutely COULD NOT part with – but you had no idea what to do with since you never wear them?! Turn them into bags! Pure genius.

If I was home I’d be baking this bread….pretty much right now so I could eat some ASAP.

This clutch is fabulous….Hilo ladies – imagine it with some sig zane fabric!

I’m not much of a knitter – but if I was, this little project would be at the top of my list.

This Letterpress card totally cracked me up – probably because I’m a Preacher’s Kid with a warped sense of humor….

Canoodle Lounging Chair?! MUST HAVE!!!!!! (Anyone who has seen me curl into a tiny ball in my Mom’s white leather chair knows that this might be fate.)

I think Orange Goodness (I swear I should trademark that) just got a whole lot better. (And yes, I totally just pinned my own photo so I could link up to it – heh heh.)

I’m going to end this here….I could go on forever! (I’m mostly ending it because I can see the ship is swinging and I know I’m going to loose the internet any second….)

Link Love :: Sea Hag Edition

Aug 01 2011 by Nautiemermate

Everyday I get off watch at either 0400 or 0600….I go down to my stateroom and put on my pajamas and then I go and sit in my day room for a little bit and cruise the internet. It helps me unwind and the internet is super duper fast because I’m pretty much the only person awake who’s not on watch. I can’t even begin to describe to you how big of a luxury it is to have a day room…..let alone internet in my day room!!!! I’m going to be spoiled for all other ships (unless I’m the Captain – heh heh)!

It seems like when I’m out here I’m drawn to super girlie things….so this edition of link love isn’t so much for the guys…but then again, is it ever really?

I’d love to be described as exquisite – wouldn’t you?! Here are some helpful hints!

Before I left Florida I was horribly addicted to the The Bachelorette. I’ve linked to this chick before – she’s ridiculously hilarious – and she’s saved my life!!! Check this series out: The One Where I Watch The Bachelorette So You Don’t Have To.

I would kill to be invited to a wine and cheese party….or even to be able to host one! Check out these wine bottle labels from pinhole press!

Not into wine? Or maybe you’re preggers (huge shout out to my procreating bestie!)? Serve water! Check out these totally cute bottles of infused water!

I discovered a blog called Happiness Is… and it does make me a little happy inside when I read it! What made me really happy was learning about this artist. Remember how I told you about me cutting things out of magazines and then just saving them….or putting them up on my walls….well, awhile back I found some totally cool graphics in an ‘O’ Magazine – which I’ve been saving forever because they are too cool to use – and they look just like this! Apparently it’s called Quilling. Love, love, love!

Sad news this week about Amy Winehouse. I stumbled upon a tribute To Amy written by Russel Brand – it was simply beautiful….

That’s it for now….here’s some pink-y goodness to send you on your way…..

Me too!

Link Love :: Palm Sunday Edition

Apr 17 2011 by Nautiemermate

Watch your thoughts! It’s like the book The Secret….with some homework.

I love garden fresh herbs. Garden fresh herbs in alcohol….yes please!

My Body Likes….what an interesting concept….it definitely got me thinking about what my body likes.

I love local legends! New Zealand has so much in common with Hawaii. Pania of the Reef was a new one for me but she definitely caught my fancy. Slightly mermaid-ish, no?

I’m not a player, I just blog a lot. Amen sister. I need one of these.

One of my favorite sites posted ‘Currently Crushing: a man’s perspective‘. I read through it and thought ‘Maybe a gay man’! I think you’ll all agree that these items are hardly ‘manly’. Just sayin’……

Terrariums showed up twice this week….I love terrariums and even had one as a kid that thrived. Check out some twists on the classic terrarium here and here.

I read this and cried out ‘Hallelujah’! I’m a huge supporter of the public school system. I plan on sending my kids to one and wish more people shared my belief that public schools prepare children for life and quit throwing money towards a system which promotes a sense of entitlement.

This is my brain on fear. I’ve been struggling with this myself as of late….I do plan on blogging about my own brain on fear ;)

Ahhh Facebook. Such a love hate relationship! I think this is a good set of Facebook guidelines. I’m finally starting to grow a Facebook backbone. I will un-friend you if necessary! Take that!

TOTALLY.

I saved the best (or at least what were my ultimate favorites this week) for last:

Jay-Z interviewed Gwenyth Paltrow. Several things….first of all….read the interview here….she’s mad cool. Secondly, how wicked is his site Life + Times?! Lastly, who knew Gwenyth Paltrow had her own site? Check out GOOP….like I said….mad cool.