on finding your way...

read on.

being happy: 

"Do I have a great outlook on life? That’s such a funny thing to say about me … I whine and complain and worry. I’m bitchy and impatient and hedonistic. But life can also be wonderful. And the older you get, the better it gets. Your coping skills get better, you’re happier in your own skin, and you learn that you can be alone and not be lonely.

I’ve said before, being an adult is about who you’re with, where you live, and what you do. And I think you have to have two out of the three to be happy. Three is the ultimate goal. One means major things are off or missing.

When you feel sad all the time, it’s time to make some changes, whether that’s finding a new job, ending a shitty relationship, investing more in an important friendship, moving to a new city, or getting a hobby. And it’s time to invest in things that are just for you. Travel or read or do yoga or go for a walk or take a cooking class — whatever works. Alone but not lonely."

found here.

5 things.

1) how perfect is this photo? awesome, right? my kind of girl.

2) i started my valentine making extravaganza this afternoon. so. stinking. cute. 

3) it's baby time @ work this week. if my boss doesn't go into labor, i might die of a heart attack. so, so ready for ms. "lollipop" to make an appearance already!!

4) i bought new boots today. (50% off + a $50 macy's gift card = $9.50 out of my pocket.) 

5) my ass has a meeting with the treadmill in t-10 minutes. see ya, byeee.

have a happy weekend.

xoxo

friday eve.

things i'm loving this week:

"company hashbrowns" aka cheesy potato run for lunch with my awesome (9 month pregnant!) boss, finding a new bag on super sale, burning candles,  a fast moving work-week, random wednesday night happy hours that last 3 hours with one of my favorite girls, good hair days, applying for what could be my dream job, (eek!!) nearly 40 degree weather, hand cream, the smell of jimmy johns, thoughts of tomorrow being friday & white wine.

what are you loving?

anything special?

interior lovin'.

there's something about the look of a clean-cut, neutral bedroom that i'm loving these days.

ps: how awesome is this framed map?

love.

great book.

"don't sweat the small stuff" = must must must read.

thanks? i think.

more than one (random) person has told me courtney *the bitch* from this season of the bachelor looks exactly like me. maybe it's the hair?? flattering, i suppose :)

calling all girlfriends.

to the girls who are so important in our lives--

for keeping things together to get us through, no matter what.

new week, new you.

why not you?

xo

vent sesh.

i'm laying in bed after an......interesting night of festivities. 

meeting a friend for coffee in 30 minutes for a vent sesh = much needed.

heeeey now.

happy weekend, lovers.

xoxo

friday eve motivation.

i'm going to be in a bikini in approx one month = time to get my booty in motion.

love handles be gone-- starting this weekend.

it's time to feel healthy again.

possibility. where are you?

in college i decided i wanted to find work "helping people." = nonprofit sector here i come.

one year later, i'm in a completely different place. funny how that happens...

working in a showroom (currently) has shown me that i want to do creative work. i need to.

how do i blend the two together? is it possible?

what do you think?

just wishing for a door to open.

good thought.

“There’s a plane leaving for anywhere you want right now, and in an hour, and in a day, and in a year. You can get out whenever you want, it’s comforting I think.”

 

*beach in 38 days.

happy MLK day!

years and years later i can still remember the words to the "i have a dream" speech that we recited in the 4th grade thanks to MLK. try me. i'll say it for you!

xoxo

blind date gone bad.

i was set-up last night.

let's just say that was the first and last "blind date" i will ever take part in.

my mind is forever scarred.

better luck next time, buddy :)

yep.

this may or may not be on the agenda for tonight...

(truth is-- i've been forcing myself to" like" wine because i believe every word of the statement above. just making myself classy one glass at a time. yoooou know).

friday eve.

explore. expand. live. follow your bliss.

smile. it's almost the weekend.

kinda falls into place.

happy wednesday to you!

xoxo

relax.

just spent the last 4 hours (!!) watching tv on demand. felt like heaven. literally.

stack em' up.

my favorite accessory to wear to work? bracelets!

my little way of popping color into my (ever-so-consistent) black wardrobe.

too much color makes me nervous.

so free.

it's monday. take a deep breath & be free.

don't forget it.

how was your weekend?

hot mama.

can't wait for warmer weather.

these shoes are killer, am i right?

looooove.

weekend agenda:

sleep in. chai tea latte(s). job searching in far away places. making a new reality.

annnd maybe some laundry. we'll see.

friday eve.

ended on a tough note today.

tgif.

xo

hello world.

my new iphone showed up on my doorstep today.

please excuse me while i play/waste time being mesmerized.

i'm one happy girl.

sometimes...

you need a little lovin' thanks to bob (marley).

learning to love again.

beauty&behappy.

try to remember the good in people-

even if they really disappoint you.

what up 2012.

making things happen 2012:

be positive

stop dwelling on other people and their choices

organize my life

volunteer

wear more heels

buy more heels :)

move out

yoga

be young

make risky style choices

don't let others bring me down

take more pictures

speak my mind

moisturize 

drink mimosas

join something

work out

explore new restaurants

be a good friend

be adventurous

make it a year worth celebrating.