I’m not sure if I believe this is the forecast for the upcoming week in Seattle.
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27 Nov 2011
Month: November 2011
27 Nov 2011
Aziz Ansari Knows the Way to My Heart
Okay so in the world of comedians, Aziz Ansari may not be my first choice, but he’s still a dreamboat, isn’t he? We all know my heart belongs to Andy Samberg, Jimmy Fallon, Justin Timberlake… Aziz recently let slip to People Magazine his perfect date and whether he’s serious or not, I’m sure I’d still accept.
“My perfect date night: I pick you up. In my Kia Sorrento. You get in. There’s candles in the car. You go, ‘…Is that dangerous?’ and I go, ‘Yes—but I like danger.’
We go to your favorite restaurant, and we have a fantastic meal. We come outside and we see my car’s on fire. You go, ‘Aziz, your car’s on fire. Aren’t you upset?’ I pull out a bag of marshmallows and I go, ‘No. I knew this was gonna happen.’
And then I kiss you. In front of my burning car.”
27 Nov 2011
Oh We’re At School Again
Oh hi, this is what I spent my entire Thanksgiving break doing! So after that nostalgic post last night, I tore up my entire room to pull out my senior year yearbook. I spent an entire hour reading that thing and feeling slightly old knowing that my 10 year reunion is just six years away. That seems kind of far away when you type it out, but the past four years have just flown by. It’s incredible to see how much things have changed and how much hasn’t changed at all.
Well I’ve got just one more week left of school work and then it’s a month of break for me!
My home smells like apple cider. That’s pretty much the highlight of today. Good luck on finals everyone!
27 Nov 2011
The 10 Things I Learned Over Thanksgiving Break
- For a few days, don’t count the calories. Don’t run to the scale to check your weight or run to the toilet. Just keep eating. Eat when you feel like it. Eat at your own moderation. It’s the holidays, okay?! I give you permission to nomz – seriously – you can’t let that food go to waste.
- Enjoy the time with your family. Tell them you love them and laugh when they tell you the silliest jokes at breakfast time regarding your mother’s closet space when you feel like rolling your eyes a little. Really – you’re just rolling your eyes out of love.
- I did not miss a thing out of not going to Black Friday.
- Bombay Bicycle Club album, “A Different Kind of Fix” is absolutely beautiful.
- I need to do a better job at seeing my friends. I thought I would be able to get around to everyone this time and I didn’t and I feel awful, but for those that I did get to spend time with – I am so grateful.
- Have an adventure. It’s totally worth it.
- Every time the holidays come around, I always find posts from other blogs that are similarly titled, “The (insert number here) types of people you will run into from high school.” It’s always silly things like “the one that won’t leave you alone,” “the creeper that is still the creeper, “the one that looks nothing like they did in high school.” I don’t come across these types of people, but I don’t think anyone will argue with me when I say that run-ins with people from your past can potentially be awkward. Anyone ever see Just Friends, Garden State or will see the new Charlize Theron movie Young Adult? Last night, I found myself at a party with a ton of people from my high school and you know what? It wasn’t weird. It was actually kind of refreshing and exciting even though I wish I had looked a lot better than I did. This kind of event happens once a year for me and maybe it’s a little bit uncomfortable at first, but for the most part – they are all great people. I’ve found that I care about what they are up to now and I like hearing about the news they have in their life. It’s nice to share stories and see how everyone is doing after a few years. So even though I thought I was going to secretly hate it – I kind of loved it and I’m glad to hear that everyone’s doing well.
- I basically have one more week of school and then I’m on break. Well, I’m just the luckiest girl right now basically.
- I don’t know how to make an inspiration board.
- I am choosing to give away a somewhat sentimental gift to a white elephant exchange for my workplace’s Christmas party. I hope whoever gets it likes it, but it doesn’t top my vintage Mandy Moore cassette tape I gave last year.
26 Nov 2011
A Collection Part 28
The current season plays a huge role in these selection of photos this time around. It wasn’t until I finished that I noticed that there was a tinge of earthy colors transitioning from fall into winter. I hope you guys enjoy all of the photos! I also hope that you’ve all had a wonderfully relaxing Thanksgiving holiday.
26 Nov 2011
Quickies
The NBA Lockout is officially over.
I’m rooting for the UW Huskies in the Apple Cup today!
And then there’s this…
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I’m really glad I didn’t go to this at midnight on Friday.
Happy Small Business Saturday!
25 Nov 2011
It’s Friendsgiving Day
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Just kidding, it’s not really. My friends and I don’t host Friendsgiving anymore, but I did reserve this entire day to spend with them so I’ve been off doing that! Anyways, I just came across this incredible video of States performing “Waiting For Too Long” with Circa Survive’s Anthony Green and I just got chills. Not only do I love States and their new album, but Circa Survive was the soundtrack to my high school years and to this day, they still mean a lot to me as a band.
Enjoy!
25 Nov 2011
Songs From Commercials
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The iPod touch is about to make GroupLove blow up with their song “Tongue Tied.”
Well played.
25 Nov 2011
The Closet: November 2011
1. Thierry Lasry sunglasses – $262.50
2. Mali Africa Bangles – $14
3. ASOS Box Pattern Sweater – $52.11
4. Natasha Couture Metal Choker – $48
It takes a little bit more work and time to put “The Closest” post together like this, but at least it’s more organized. Do you prefer this style over the old one?
24 Nov 2011
Why Skipping Black Friday Might Be A Good Idea
For many stores across America, Black Friday will be starting at midnight – 2 and 1/2 hours from now. I’ll admit that for some time this week I really wanted to make my way out to Urban Outfitters‘ “50% off all sale stuff sale” – actually I think I was supposed to go with Alyssa, but we never officially set those plans. Sorry girl! I mean, that’s a pretty great sale, isn’t it? Then I remembered that Sokina went to it last year and said that it was an absolute nightmare. Maybe I’m saving myself the stress from missing it. Skipping Black Friday is a good idea because I can…
- watch A Very Gaga Thanksgiving – which starts now
- sleep in tomorrow morning
- eat…some more
- avoid long lines
- avoid seeing people from my high school at the mall
- not be distracted by shirtless men at Abercrombie & Fitch and Hollister
- still watch my late night television
- buy stuff online the next day in the comfort of my own home
- avoid being trampled and stomped on by crazed shoppers
- avoid buying stuff I won’t need