Apologies

Look!

It's a bubble bath. Der.

Why am I showing you a picture of a bath you ask? 

Because that's where would like to be at this very moment. 

Anyhow, sorry for my absence. 

School is just a big 'ol B. 

And that's really all there is to say about that. 

Dear Pimms

Dear Pimms,

                 It was so nice to see you again this weekend.  You looked so nice dressed up with those strawberries, orange and cucumber slices.  The colors really complement you. 

I'm really sorry about how I left things back in London. You had been so good to me. You were always there when my only choices were stale pub cider and ale.  I loved that.  I really did

And then, I just left.  I didn't even say goodbye. 

I was surprised to see you at Cody's bbq last weekend.  Spending that time with you brought me back to the time we shared in London.   The warm nights. The british people. It really was magical wasn't it?

I wish we could have it all again. But I'm afraid that can never be. 

So much has changed. I've changed. 

I'm not on vacation anymore.  That carefree attitude I had back in August is no more. 

I'm sorry but....I study now. 

Also, I can't buy you were I live. 

Don't take this as a goodbye. I know we'll meet again someday. 

Perhaps in London. Or you know, Cody's house. 

Until next time dear friend. Take care

The Big Bang

I did it.

After MANY hours of google and pinterest I decided to make a change.


I got me some bangs!

                                   BEFORE                 AFTER

And the verdict is...

I LOVE IT!

HOORAH!

Tulip Tuesday

So the other day I looked out my window into my awesome sauce backyard and discovered something...

....TULIPS!!!

IN MY BACKYARD!!

And once school ended with all of its life ruining-ness I went to the outside and took pictures of them.

It was glorious.

I did it all for my very own pleasure.

Not for class.

Not even a little bit.

And then just a few weeks later you know what happened???

It snowed.

And they aren't as pretty now.

Sadsies.

Schools out for SUMMER

School is over!

(for summer)

Now that everyone is most likely done I would like to explain the best way to celebrate this wonderful wonderful time.

Start with booze.

I suggest champagne. 

It's sparkly and makes anything feel fancier. 

Win.

Now find something thick and funky colored to put on your face.

 The goal is to look as weird as possible.

Now, put on some awesome music and draw a nice hot bubble bath.

 Don't forget to refill your drink before you hop in. 

Your drink should never be empty. This is important.

Then, after the bath you make something delicious and chocolaty that requires mixing and possibly baking.

And then you eat and drink and be merry. 

And that my friends is how you celebrate the end of the semester. 

Good day.

Happy Friday!

It's finally Friday.

Have a margarita.

It's been a long week.

Treat Yo'self!

This Week

Ugh.

This week.

Have you ever had a week when stressful things keep pilling up and you think

"Ok. This is gonna stop now."

And then more stuff just happens anyway??

That was my week.

tests, surprise presentations, nasty cold, missing packages

and then this morning I get this email from the now found package reciever

"Hi. Did you mean to include that jacket with the boots?"

Ummmmm.....What???

No. No I didn't.

And for the life of me I can't remember putting one in that little box that only could fit a pair of boots.

So I have spent my morning running around my house checking my belongings.

Super fun stuff.

And after freaking out for about 30 minutes....

I still have no idea what I possibly could have put in that box.

So here's what I'm thinking:

1. Somehow during the week my package was missing a happy elf put a jacket in my box.

2. I have waaay to much stuff because I don't even know when/if something is missing.

Overall I'm just confused.

Ultra confused.

I think it's time to go back to bed.

Sometimes

So I saw this post today that Jennifer over at Simplistic Living wrote and thought it was a super fun idea so I'm gonna do one too!

Sometimes

I just want to curl up in my bed and hide from everything.

I have been panicking about what boots to buy. People really shouldn't give me choices.

I dream about the day I get to travel abroad.

I wish I could see Nick Carter. In like, real life.

I love my boyfriends facial hair. Because he loves it.

I need to eat chocolate. NEED.

I know I should be doing homework. Is that what everyone puts here?

Such a fun idea. Maybe one day I'll try starting one myself!

Some Sparkles

So it's Monday.

I wake up and instantly feel stressed. I have SO much to do this week.

I didn't do my homework over the weekend and now I'm behind. Plus there's the multiple photo projects I have to shoot AND print and the looming question of whether to keep or drop some of my classes...which I have 2 more days to decide on.

Stress.

So I take a deep breath and get ready to head to class...and while I turn on my i-pod it automatically jumps to a song before I can pick one myself.

Robin Sparkles. Let's go to the Mall.

Okay. I can do this.

Who's been neglecting the Blog??

THIS GIRL!

So you know...sorry about that. I've been busy and all, but really I have no excuses.

I promise to be better.

PINKY promise.

Moving Day!

We are FINALLY moving today! So I will unfortunately be offline until Monday when internet is reconnected.

Have a great weekend.

LET THE MADNESS COMMENCE!!!

Resolutions

2012 Resolutions

1. Drink more water.

It's good for your you. It makes your skin look better. It makes your body work better. Do it.

2. Make an awesome new fitness schedule and STICK TO IT.

3 days of heart bursting cardio (so basically anything Jillian Micheals or going to the gym for an hour)

1 day of ballet/pilates

3 nights of yoga

each week

anything more is good too

3. Watch less T.V.

It's bad for you and makes you like life less.

4. Listen to more music.

To replace the T.V.

5. Walk the dog more.

Because I love her.

6. Kick some ass is class.

I'm a poet and I don't even know it....

7. Stick to my gluten free diet BETTER.

For 6 months. At least.

NO CHEATING.

8. Volunteer more.

Because it's good for the world.

9. Become a better photographer.

Because I'm spending a CRAP load on the classes and if I don't learn SOMETHING than someone will have to pay.

Not literally....

I'll just be mad.

But like....REAL mad.....

And also

10. Be a better blogger. And writer.

Because I like it more than I realized.

Kids Say Silly Things

So about a week ago the mister and I were out for our weekly Saturday coffee at the Leaf and Bean. A little way into our coffee a mom with two young kids came and sat near us to play with the toys. The kids must have been about 5-7 or so.

Their mommy left to go get coffee or whatever and these kids just kept looking over at us.

And not in the way kids normally do.

These kids would look over, whisper to each other, giggle, and look away.

It was odd.

So we kept on out conversation about what to sell when we move, you know....fun adult stuff, and these kids just keep up their shenanigans.

After about ten minutes of this I finally speak to them and ask if they are having fun with their toys and the littlest one FINALLY gives up why they are soooo giggly....

"We think you guys are talking about kissing."

And his older sister giggles and shushes him loudly.

Talking about kissing.

This is what children imagine adults do.

Talk.

About.

Kissing.

Finally

You guys, I'm finally done with finals. That means that my holiday enjoyment can officially begin.

I don't know about you guys but I have BIG plans for the break

1. Sleep.

2. Pack. Why you ask? Because the boyfriend and I FINALLY got a new apartment.

3. Spend a full day in my jam jams reading books that I couldn't read during a semester full of regular learning. Sigh.

4. Watch videos of puppies on youtube and laugh when my dog is confused by them.

5. Hang out with the Fam and friends who will come into town.

6. Stay out too late and eat too much.

7. If snow ever comes (hint hint mother nature), then I will build another Dr. Lumpy.

8. Post new photos to flickr.

9. Actually blog. You know, like more than just twice a week.

10. RELAX!!

An Idea

So the other day while I was surfing the net..a.k.a-avoiding studying....

I came up with a fun idea.

You know how you can find weird stuff on Craigslist??

Do you also know how gift buying can be a bit of a pain when you make negative money?

If you don't understand this part then I can't be friends with you anymore.

Ok, so here's what I'm thinking:

• Get a group of friends together. Preferably people who are awesome and don't want to spend a lot of money but who DO like to party..
• Go to the Craigslist "General" category. Or really whatever category suits your fancy. It doesn't matter.
• Set you price max to $5 and bask in the glory of what you find.
• So this part is flexible but I'm thinking you and your friends all purchase one of these awesome items and then participate in some sort of white elephant activity.
• Add some booze and you've got yourself a Par-tay!

So this way no one spends over $5 and everyone has a great time!

Your welcome.

Can You Guess??

That's right. It's Thanksgiving and you know what that means.

A post about what I'm thankful for.

Overdone?

Sure. But it's still important.

All morning the only thing I'm seeing all over the internets are articles about Black Friday and where the best deals are.

This is no bueno dudes.

If you're one of those crazies that stampedes the box stores at insane hours then that's your choice.

But that is not what today is about.

It's about how the pilgrims shared a meal with the indians and then took all their land.

JK guys.....kinda.....

It's about remembering how lucky we all are and taking time to think about all those things that make your life wonderful.

Not sure you have things to be thankful for? Well unless you're in Africa with diarrhea because you have no clean water to drink I'm pretty sure you think of SOMETHING.

Now I want you guys to THINK about this. Be specific. We're all thankful for food and family.

I believe in order to REALLY get into the spirit you MUST put a little more thought into this.

Also, none of these "5 items" lists.

That's just weak sauce. Pink water folks (like mild salsa). We can't have that. This is an American holiday. Go big or go home.

10 items.

Yeah.

So here's my list of things to be thankful for today.

1. A family that texts me Happy Thanksgiving wishes in the morning even though I'm going to talk to them later anyways.

2. A dog that FORCES my attention away from the internet from time to time. She literally lays across my keyboard guys. And she is not a teeny puppy. I'm talking 5oish pounds of fur coming at you. And when you try to go back to your bus-nass she will stich her wet nose in your face until you pet her again. Basically it just forces you to get the frack off the computron for a sec.

3. Friends that will wear onesies with you. That is all I will say about that.

4. A boyfriend who will go to the store to buy me gluten free oatmeal when I go crazy and cry because we don't have any. Yes. This happened. I am NOT proud of it.

5. Jillian Micheal's 30 Day Shred. It will kick your butt into shape. Seriously you guys. It makes you realize potential you never knew you had.

6. The Macy's commercial with Justin Beiber. It keeps making me laugh so I think it deserves a place on here.

7. Living in a gorgeous town surrounded my mountains. Not only do I have a multitude of ski areas to choose from....but tornadoes are unlikely. Winning.

8. The Backstreet Boys. I don't think I need to explain this one. Everyone is thankful for this I'm sure.

9. My pretty hand made blanket. Not only does it keep me warm but it reminds me that my Muv loves me. Because she made it.

10. This glass of hot tea I am drinking. At church last week Pastor Dave said something that stuck with me. Soldiers from Vietnam, people stuck in England during WW2, and people stuck in prison camps all said they missed the same thing....a hot cup of tea in the morning. The simple things make a big difference don't they?

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!!

The Story of Friday Night

You know when you're young (like 22 and youngerish) and you stay out late,

drink too much,

wake up with weird bruises,

take stupid crazy pictures and POST them to the internet?

It's great right?

You're NEVER gonna end up like one of those lame adult people, right?

You know,

the one's who tell you to pay more attention to the road,

and that you need to apply yourself more,

and who go to bed early so they can study the next day,

and take multivitamins,

and who do the weirdest thing of all....only have ONE drink when they go out????

You'll never ever ever EVER be like that right???

Well here's the conversation from my Friday night.

The night of a still young but not too young 24 year old.

Me-I'm sooo bored. We never DO anything anymore.

Boyfriend-What would we do?

Me- I dunno. Go get a drink or something?

Boyfriend-We could....(looks at clock)

Oh, but it's already 8.30.

Me-Yeah

Boyfriend- We are SO old

There you have it folks. I have become an old, boring lady.

Rather than go out on a FRIDAY NIGHT. I stayed home and watched Friends and was in bed by 10. Neat.

Sure, I still have a little crazy left in me, but more and more frequently I find myself in bed at a reasonable hour.

This is my warning.

The lame bug will indeed bite you one day. So watch-out. And invest in some cute jam-jams.

And also, you kids really SHOULD pay more attention to the road. It's not a race!!

Applesauce and Oatmeal

Warm applesauce and oatmeal,

Pumpkin spice latte to drink,

Snow on the ground,

Cuddles on the couch......

Still Monday.

Thoughts on Winter

I was born in June. (on a stormy day but that's beside the point)

I love summer. It's a wonderful time. You get to drink cocktails outside and can drive your car without worry of sliding into a parked car.

In Montana if you blink, you just might miss it.

Now I grew up in a skiing family. I mean, you were brought up to the hill in backpack before you could walk. My affection for "Cold Smoke" runs very deep in my blood.

But as I get older I crave just a bit more of the sunny and sweaty, slightly uncomfortable months of summer.

So I must say I've been slightly dreading the return of the white stuff this year and all the stuff it brings with it.....car scraping, a million layers (not cute layers either, I'm talking "I'm gonna get hypothermia if I don't wear long johns" layers), and the fear that you just might die every time you drive your car.

Yup, not looking forward to it.

But then something happened yesterday.

I found this.....

Which lead to this.....
That's pure joy folks. Joy that can only come from a homemade pumpkin spice latte.

And now a funny thing is happening. I'm starting to remember all the reasons I LOVE winter.

Seasonal flavors,

Christmas,

Dressing my dog up for Christmas cards,

Family time,

Friends coming to town for visits,

and most importantly...

the JUSTIN BEIBER Christmas Album. That's right. I'm excited.

Yup, I think I'm ready for the white stuff now...

Don't Kid Yourself

If you're in college...

And taking a photography class...

A black and white photography class....

A black and white FILM photography class.....

You're a Hipster.