My California friends think I am a nut, but every time I am there I have to make two stops. One at In N’ Out for obvious reasons and the other at Rubio’s because I am obsessed with their fish tacos. Now, I realize Rubio’s is a popular chain in California, but honestly – I just can’t get that here in Seattle and right now it is all I want.
I typically never watch the Billboard Music Awards or any other music awards show for that matter, but last night’s events were so entertaining I couldn’t turn away. For one, Christina Aguilera was making a comeback with her new look and the whole world approved. Taylor Swift had some sass and we liked it. Justin Bieber got booed and it was hilarious because he openly said that he should be “taken seriously as an artist.” Kind of fell into that one, didn’t he? Miguel’s dramatic jump landed himself in a fan’s face and it was also a little bit funny. To top it all off, the fashion was on point. Here are my favorite looks:
Hayden Panettiere in Halston Heritage
Her introducing Macklemore & Ryan Lewis was more than a little awkward, but it’s okay because she probably thought she was really clever with it. Do you Hayden.
Mexico City yeah!
Happy Monday y’all! I hope you enjoy this sassy tune as much as I am!
Did we just want to become Taylor’s best friend after viewing this GIF? Oh yes, we did. And it’s because we’d probably give the same reaction as she did. Call it immature, call it whatever you want, it is what it is and at the end of the day when you say your best friend kissing their ex, it makes you just want to go “blagh!”
And … this GIF, it is just straight LOL.
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Good morning readers! I’ve got a super cute video for you today featuring Sarah and Rich in Malibu with one of my favorite songs from last year’s wedding season “Ho Hey.” The loop on this track is a little funky, but if I hadn’t said anything in the first place, you probably wouldn’t have noticed!
For the last two years, my friend John has been teaching over in Detroit through a program called Teach For America. I have known him since my first year of college. I have worked alongside him and looked up to him as a role model. His job in Detroit, no doubt, has been challenging and difficult at times, but I am confident that this experience has enabled John to grow, learn, and take on anything that comes his way after this. When we first heard from John on Yow Yow! he was maybe half a year into his program. Please read his guest post here.
How do you tell a student: “I know some of how you feel about failure: I feel like a failure everyday”?
I am no stranger to anxiety. My mom says it runs in the family. But there is a special kind of anxiety that comes with teaching. That anxiety usually rears its ugly head once a week, in the late morning or early afternoon of Sundays from September to June, telling you the kids are coming back. A former teacher of mine once stated it like this: “no matter how hard you work today, you will not do enough for your kids, and feel like you are letting them down”.
Some days I work a lot as a teacher, and some days I do not do enough. But there is one common trend: I always feel like I have not done enough.
For those of you thinking about teaching, be inspired by this sentiment: teaching is so freaking rewarding. There are such beautiful tangible and intangible results that I am so grateful for. But for me, teaching was a glaring reminder of all the ways I don’t feel like I stack up.
When coworkers find out that I am not teaching next year, they question: Is it the kids? Is it the administration? Is it because you feel this work is impossible? I make up a different answer every time, but the truth is that it is none of those things.
I remember when the movie came out last year, all I could wonder was if this girl was a younger version of Lana Del Rey. Anybody else feel the same? Well we finally got Moonrise Kingdom on my On Demand and after hearing all of the positive reviews about it last year, I knew I had to see it for myself. Not to mention it’s a story about young love! …oh the way to my heart. It’s such an endearing film and Suzy (left) is iconic with her style.
You wouldn’t think that being out of college for a year and returning back to it would make such a difference, but it does. I had a very unique experience yesterday and I won’t ever forget it. I won’t ever forget it because I’m about to document the observations I saw in this post. Mind. Blown.
All in all, it was a great event. When Meghan and I left last night while Super Mash Bros. were still playing she turned to me and said, “Well last Quadstock ever.” and at that moment both her and I looked back over our left shoulder and took in one last look of the massive stage and the bright and colorful lights.
We laughed. “God, that was like a scene out of Girls!” – Meghan
My perfect breakfast! A bagel with cream cheese and smoked salmon – how very Seattle of me.
The weekend isn’t over yet, but Sundays are usually saved for rest and relaxation anyways. I’m okay with that because this weekend was packed with catch-ups and good food – lots of it. Now it’s time to prepare myself for Memorial Day Weekend and even though I think I have an idea of what I want to do… it might be a little last minute! Don’t those make the best adventures though?
1. This past weekend, I returned back to Seattle University for the annual Quadstock music festival. It was the same festival that I had planned the year before so it is still very near and dear to my heart, but I knew that it would probably be my last. Similar to how I said goodbye to the Search retreat last weekend, I knew I would be saying goodbye to Quadstock as well. The chairs did such a wonderful job and I’m glad I was able to see the final result of it.
2. Bake’s Place in Bellevue for brunch
Yesterday morning, a former office mate and I caught up over brunch at Bake’s Place in Bellevue. I wish I would’ve taken a picture of what I ordered – the crab and avocado omelette – because it was incredible. Also it doesn’t hurt that the whole time you’re eating there, you are being serenaded by extremely soothing jazz music.
3. Fruit Punch Gatorade
Yep.
4. Another trip to Lost Lake Cafe
Yes, I did have brunch food twice in one weekend.
5. Cocktails at Manhattan
After meeting with my dear friend and former co-worker Allison last night, she told me that she is actually going to be a bridesmaid in an upcoming wedding! Upon hearing this news, she gave me a mini project. This wouldn’t be the first task I’ve helped her with. I once successfully found her a cooking class for seven of her friends in the week that she asked me. So when she came to me seeking help to find her a dress – any dress – in gold, I was up for the challenge.
This post is for you Allison!
BHLDN Stardust Dress – $550
Urban Outfitters is upping their retail game in Williamsburg! With the upcoming store opening, there are a few surprises the company is about to hit us with and that is that it will double as a restaurant and bar. WHAT?! Is this unheard of? I think so. Then again, is there anyone that hasn’t felt hungry or thirsty while shopping? Of course they do and that’s why malls exist so that we can get that fix. However, that often means leaving the store itself and Urban Outfitters doesn’t want that. Smart.
Hipster food – get at me.
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