I thought it was fitting.
Love.
Love.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
also, this . . .
"we were meant to lose people we love. how else would we know how important they are?" ~ the curious case of benjamin button
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
"when will my pants be ready?"
ok, STOP IT!!!
*disclaimer: I did not expect this post to be so long and wordy. You are under no obligation to read it all. It is merely for my own pleasure. Thank you.
Today I picked up my little sis from her last day of her sophomore year {she's a junior now, what?!}. Then we made our way to 'ARC' a new thrift store. Fabulous. I was only planning on being there for about an hour, but how can you resist the sweet finds and the low prices?! We were there for about 2 1/2 hours. I even had lunch late people! I wasn't messing around.
Oh I don't have words for how excited I am about this little number:
As many of you know {or don't know because I try to keep it on the DL}, I dislike swimming immensely. The blindingly white skin {mine}, the uncomfortable swimwear, the wet curly hair that turns into frizzes uncontrollable, pounds of sunscreen lathering {I burn easily. very easily}, the insecurities galore, and at the 'clave? everyone can watch you {creepily or not}--all reasons that I try to avoid the pool area as much as possible. So far, I've been pretty successful in my endeavors.
Despite my displeasure in such diversions, my search for the one perfect swimming suit has not stopped. I have come to realize that if I want one that I will like and feel comfortable in, I will have to fork over a hundred bucks or more. Also, it wouldn't be worth it for the amount of time I spend in the pool {close to nothing}. So, do I look like I am made of money?! Hello, I was shopping at thrift store for goodness sake! So my hopes weren't that high shopping at ARC. But then, lo and behold to my greatest hopes, my mother spotted this little treasure! {she joined us later and boy am I thankful!} A vintage swimming suit for, get this, FIVE BUCKS!
STOP IT.
I'm sure you've heard of my love for vintage anything {and I've been wanting a vintage swimsuit for a while now. Evidence of me wanting a vintage suit see here and here, because you need evidence}, so what a great find! and to top it all off when I wear it, I don't feel like I am going to fall out with any slight movement. Just a few sewing adjustments with my mother's help and it will be perfect!
This day is monumental.
Maybe it will motivate me to go swimming more.
love
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*disclaimer: I did not expect this post to be so long and wordy. You are under no obligation to read it all. It is merely for my own pleasure. Thank you.
Today I picked up my little sis from her last day of her sophomore year {she's a junior now, what?!}. Then we made our way to 'ARC' a new thrift store. Fabulous. I was only planning on being there for about an hour, but how can you resist the sweet finds and the low prices?! We were there for about 2 1/2 hours. I even had lunch late people! I wasn't messing around.
Oh I don't have words for how excited I am about this little number:
As many of you know {or don't know because I try to keep it on the DL}, I dislike swimming immensely. The blindingly white skin {mine}, the uncomfortable swimwear, the wet curly hair that turns into frizzes uncontrollable, pounds of sunscreen lathering {I burn easily. very easily}, the insecurities galore, and at the 'clave? everyone can watch you {creepily or not}--all reasons that I try to avoid the pool area as much as possible. So far, I've been pretty successful in my endeavors.
Despite my displeasure in such diversions, my search for the one perfect swimming suit has not stopped. I have come to realize that if I want one that I will like and feel comfortable in, I will have to fork over a hundred bucks or more. Also, it wouldn't be worth it for the amount of time I spend in the pool {close to nothing}. So, do I look like I am made of money?! Hello, I was shopping at thrift store for goodness sake! So my hopes weren't that high shopping at ARC. But then, lo and behold to my greatest hopes, my mother spotted this little treasure! {she joined us later and boy am I thankful!} A vintage swimming suit for, get this, FIVE BUCKS!
STOP IT.
I'm sure you've heard of my love for vintage anything {and I've been wanting a vintage swimsuit for a while now. Evidence of me wanting a vintage suit see here and here, because you need evidence}, so what a great find! and to top it all off when I wear it, I don't feel like I am going to fall out with any slight movement. Just a few sewing adjustments with my mother's help and it will be perfect!
This day is monumental.
Maybe it will motivate me to go swimming more.
love
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Monday, May 25, 2009
flowers at grandmas house
All flowers found at my grandma's house. lovely!
The first three were found inside. The rest are in the backyard, which is basically all a flower garden with a little brick pathway to walk through. It is fantastically beautiful. They were taken after a nice torrent of rain! If you look hard enough you can see the rain drops on the petals, or just click here. Got to love Colorado weather!
{notice the orchids? [pic #3] yeah my grandpa grows them year-round and as we all know, orchid growing is hard. he is a master!}
The first three were found inside. The rest are in the backyard, which is basically all a flower garden with a little brick pathway to walk through. It is fantastically beautiful. They were taken after a nice torrent of rain! If you look hard enough you can see the rain drops on the petals, or just click here. Got to love Colorado weather!
{notice the orchids? [pic #3] yeah my grandpa grows them year-round and as we all know, orchid growing is hard. he is a master!}
freckles et la pluie
yet again, another list and some pics to brighten the blogging world!
some things that i've loved while being at home:
driving through vail in the rain
rediscovering the freckles on my arms
royal crest dairy skim milk {delivered twice a week from the milk man. nothing beats it}
eating way too much good food
having charlie next to me before bed
hangin' out with my cute cousins
handmade ban.do's
10 minute photo shoot and workshop on film from my little sis
there will be more to come . . . don't worry.
some things that i've loved while being at home:
driving through vail in the rain
rediscovering the freckles on my arms
royal crest dairy skim milk {delivered twice a week from the milk man. nothing beats it}
eating way too much good food
having charlie next to me before bed
hangin' out with my cute cousins
handmade ban.do's
10 minute photo shoot and workshop on film from my little sis
there will be more to come . . . don't worry.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
les canards dans le risseau
3 0'clock every day
I walk around campus, lay in the sun, visit the animals, enjoy nature, etc.
It's the only real time I have to myself.
It is pure bliss!
Today was no different. I ate my apple next to the stream where the ducks live. I wrote a little ditty and watched the birds frolic about. The little baby ducks swam by so I snapped a few pics.
After that, I walked up the stairs on my way back to work. Vive l'escalier! I spotted a nice little centipede trying to find his way. He seemed lost.
I walk around campus, lay in the sun, visit the animals, enjoy nature, etc.
It's the only real time I have to myself.
It is pure bliss!
Today was no different. I ate my apple next to the stream where the ducks live. I wrote a little ditty and watched the birds frolic about. The little baby ducks swam by so I snapped a few pics.
After that, I walked up the stairs on my way back to work. Vive l'escalier! I spotted a nice little centipede trying to find his way. He seemed lost.
Also, I can hardly wait for SYTYCD season 5 tomorrow!! Woo Hoo!
Obviously I lead a very exciting life.
Obviously I lead a very exciting life.
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