Sunday, July 31, 2011

Anti Productive

Sometimes I really should be trying to actually get the 49 things I need to get done, done, but instead I find myself doing things very similar to this list.... (found here)


20 great excuses for not getting anything done while at a coffee shop.

1. I don’t like this chair.
2. I’m tired.
3. I can’t remember what I am working on.
4. I’m simultaneously too warm AND too cold.
5. Adult attention deficit disorder.
6. Memories of childhood. So deep.
7. There are too many people fussing with chairs around here.
8. I’ve had too much coffee
9. I haven’t had enough coffee, and I can’t find the waiter.
10. My face hurts.
11. I can’t remember what I am working on.
12. There are people speaking French near me, I am reminded that I need to brush up on my French so I can eavesdrop on French people more.
13. Identical twins exist, and it’s a miracle of nature. I want to celebrate this.
14. the clock has stopped.
14. the clock has stopped.
14. the clock has stopped.
15. I remember my lunch too, too vividly.
16. I am wearing a new pair of jeans.
17. I have to move on.
18. They’re playing Michael Jackson so I OBVIOUSLY want to dance, but that would be weird, so I have to just dance in my mind, and dancing in my mind takes serious concentration.
19. I would rather just talk.
20. I am out of excuses.
Here’s a good solution: sit back, relax, and use your phone to look up herbal remedies for a.d.d.



Pretty sure Zooey Deschanel and I are kindred spirits.
At least I'd like to think so.


Saturday, July 30, 2011

Richmond Comedy Coalition


The Richmond Comedy Coalition recently featured one of my photos of Brian McDaniel on their poster for their upcoming improv comedy show.
Pretty cool stuff right?
So I went to the show last night, and never having seen any sort of improv comedy before (other than Whose Line Is It Anyway....) I wasn't sure what to expect. However it was a great show, everyone did a fabulous job and I'm still impressed with how people can work off one another like that and make a skit up right there on the spot. It was pretty hilarious.



Check out some more pictures here if you wish.



Friday, July 29, 2011

Friday I'm In Love



With.......

this dress (source)



flowers in Coke bottles (source)

this family's adorable weekly "what we wore" photos



art museum visits

candy


I hope you have a wonderful weekend!




Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Weekend Adventures

I had quite the busy weekend. It was a pretty excellent one though I must say. Though how could it not have been when it was filled with things like..... 



Inspirational DIY projects





    <----- My creation






  My Inspiration ------>








races


midnight Krispy Kreme donut runs


free Godiva chocolate


reading on the beach


a breakfast feast for dinner

as well as watching sunsets on the beach, lunch dates with friends, mexican food, underwater photo shoots, sunday morning worship outside, more reading, and.....
 mac n cheese?

Saturday, July 23, 2011

New Mexico Street Style


The latest street style article is up for From The Runway To RVA. It was fun writing more of an article instead of just the usual photo's I usually post. Check it out!



Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Cross off #10



Well I've at least accomplished #10 on my recently posted to do list.

You know, I'd totally be fine if this was all I got done this week.
Because I am completely content at the moment.
And isn't that one of the ultimate goals anyway?
However I've also accomplished #3, #14, #15 and #17.
And #11, #12 and #13 are works in progress at this very moment.
And come the end of the weekend #1 and #9 will more most definitely be crossed off.
I'll be lucky if I get to #7.......


(Photo taken with Minolta X-700)



Sunday, July 17, 2011

So Many Things To Do, So Little Time

Some of this week's to-do list

1. Go to the beach and test out underwater camera (#7 on this list)

2. Donate books to thrift store

3. Write New Mexico street style article for From The Runway To RVA

4. Buy tickets to see Beirut and Foster The People

5. Go to Godiva and get free chocolate

6. Write letters

7. WORK ON ETSY STUFF

8. Find some time to go to the VMFA again soon because I miss it

9. Go somewhere and test out Minolta Hi-Matic G camera (anyone want to accompany me for a photo shoot?)

10. Get a slurpee

11. Finish another book (finally finished My Antonia while sailing this weekend. Now to tackle the 7 other half finished books I have lying around...)

12. Enjoy summer as much as possible before it slips away

13. Clean the thing that has become my room

14. Get rid of some things....

15. Eat ice cream

16. Eat macaroni and cheese

17. Breathe



Friday, July 15, 2011

Friday I'm In Love

With.....

The pictures taken by Kristin Partin of the wedding I was in recently

These bikes

Being surprised with a new film camera to play with by my super sweet Dad

French toast from Weezie's

Catching up with old friends

Making pot holders (I told you I am secretly five years old still...)

Mexican food lunch dates


Getting film developed and the excitement of opening the envelope to see what turned out

I want to go here

This quote

This blog post also this one

Early morning photo shoots


Sleeping in



Thursday, July 14, 2011

Today Will Be A Well Spent Day


"A well spent day brings happy sleep." -Leonardo Da Vinci



I have been very busy lately. As usual. However today I was fortunate enough to get off of work. And even though I have 34 different things that I should be doing, today is going to be spent doing nothing but reading.
I love reading.
But sadly I have not made time for it in quite awhile. I miss it.
So if you need me, talk to me tomorrow.
Because I am a little busy getting lost in a good book of a far off land in which lovely adventurous things happen.


Along those same lines.... Book suggestions? I need to renew my reading list. What are some of your favorite books?




Monday, July 11, 2011

New Mexico



Well I am back in RVA with sun-kissed skin, new mexican dust on my boots, twice as much stuff as I left with, an extra 1500 pictures or so on my computer, 5 rolls of film in need of developing, lots of new memories and a great trip to remember.
It was, to say the least, enchanting.
(More pictures to come)


Monday, July 4, 2011

Happy Independence Day


Happy July 4th!
Wear something festive, go to a parade, grill out, watch some fireworks, eat a popsicle, play with sparklers, drink some lemonade, and celebrate America's independence. Yay! 

(Photo taken in Idaho at the 4th of July parade two years ago) 

Friday, July 1, 2011

Friday I'm In Love

With......

This luggage tag



These lace shorts


This skirt


This wedding picture


These old Seventeen magazines
Which are probably better reads than the ones they have now a days...


Animal Crackers
(They must be in the box)


THIS blog
(Most beautiful pictures and stories ever)


I hope you are having a good 1st of July! Can't believe it's already here.....