I'm know I'm probably the last person to ask you this but, have you heard of Groupon yet? I've been getting their daily emails for a while now and while they're all fun and intriguing, every once in a while I see one that makes me go "HELLO!" So far I've purchase Groupons for a massage, a pedicure, food, spa treatments, and even a dental exam. And I spent at least half as much on each one that I would normally spend for something of the like. Believe me, when you're unemployed you learn how to get what you want at a low cost ;). But now that I am employed I can purchase even the frivolous Groupons that I would normally pass up.
Anyway, enough about my spending habits. You'll hear about that more later, I'm sure of it. I HIGHLY recommend signing up for Groupon! I mean really... who wouldn't want to purchase a totally legit, $90 spa treatment for a measly $35? IT'S A STEAL. Deals are only available in certain cities, but they are adding cities all the time and the more people who sign up, the wider they will cast their fabulously frugal nets. So go to Groupon and sign up now!
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Thursday, April 1, 2010
Friday, February 5, 2010
:: LIFE :: Enjoy The Weekend
This is it folks: my last weekend as an unemployed woman! And you better believe I'm going to enjoy it :). I hope y'all have as good of a weekend planned as I have for myself. Tonight I'm off to the boyfriend's new place for their housewarming. I'll be making the boys some Boozy Baked French Toast (courtesy of smitten kitchen) in the morning, then I'll be off to get a massage -- desperately needed! But first I'll leave you with these bits of goodness...
8tracks
Some clever genius out there created this site for people to create a playlist, compiled any way you see fit, give it a name and cover art, and then share it with others. I was introduced to this site via Urban Daddy today and now I'm hooked. Great, one more thing to eat up my time... But seriously, have a go. I did and I'm currently listening to this little gem by 8tracks member Chelsealee:
I love her selection of both old and new tracks. I rarely listen to anything created after 1984, mainly because I just don't get it. I'm an old soul and I like my music old, too. But Miss Chelsealee introduced me to a few newer tracks that I actually enjoyed. So kudos to you, Chelsealee!
Modern Radar
Because I'll be starting a big-girl job on Monday, I decided to update a few things to make me feel more like an adult and more put together. I bought a bag from this ultra cool site for my sister for Christmas and was so enamored with the designs that I got one for myself as well. My makeup bag seriously needed to be replaced so I updated it from this tired-looking LeSportsac one:
8tracks
Some clever genius out there created this site for people to create a playlist, compiled any way you see fit, give it a name and cover art, and then share it with others. I was introduced to this site via Urban Daddy today and now I'm hooked. Great, one more thing to eat up my time... But seriously, have a go. I did and I'm currently listening to this little gem by 8tracks member Chelsealee:
I love her selection of both old and new tracks. I rarely listen to anything created after 1984, mainly because I just don't get it. I'm an old soul and I like my music old, too. But Miss Chelsealee introduced me to a few newer tracks that I actually enjoyed. So kudos to you, Chelsealee!
Modern Radar
Because I'll be starting a big-girl job on Monday, I decided to update a few things to make me feel more like an adult and more put together. I bought a bag from this ultra cool site for my sister for Christmas and was so enamored with the designs that I got one for myself as well. My makeup bag seriously needed to be replaced so I updated it from this tired-looking LeSportsac one:
to this awesomely cute one:
And last but not least, I leave you with this ultra cool lady to inspire your fashion this weekend...
Have a good weekend!
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
:: LIFE :: A Heavenly Weekend Gone By
{snowball to the purse}
Friday, January 29, 2010
:: LIFE :: A Very Happy Weekend!
Well, it's Friday! I've been a little sidetracked this week and lagging on the posts, but for very good reason. I mentioned earlier this week that I was up for two jobs, and I couldn't be happier to announce to you all that I got one! That's right. As of yesterday, the papers have been signed, sealed and delivered, and I am employed :). I can just feel my body starting to fill out my big girl clothes already...
In addition to being very excited about my new job, I'm also excited that within a matter of hours Conor & I will be on our way to Lake Tahoe and, officially, my first trip to the snow... ever! I know, I know -- I've been deprived. But I'm so excited to see a real winter wonderland. I've always pictured snowy locations as very romantic -- not necessarily in a "lovers getaway" kind of romantic, but rather in the kind of romantic that people like myself get caught up in, expecting hot cocoa by a fire every night in an old wooden lodge, and forming a perfectly spherical snowball to throw at friends while frolicking through the snow... Yeah, I'm that cheeseball. Nonetheless, I'm expecting a fabulous weekend of snow angels and celebratory lagers. I'm hoping to have pictures when we return but historically I'm not the best when it comes to documenting moments like these.
Anyway, I hope you all have an equally as exciting weekend and I'll catch you on the flip side.
In addition to being very excited about my new job, I'm also excited that within a matter of hours Conor & I will be on our way to Lake Tahoe and, officially, my first trip to the snow... ever! I know, I know -- I've been deprived. But I'm so excited to see a real winter wonderland. I've always pictured snowy locations as very romantic -- not necessarily in a "lovers getaway" kind of romantic, but rather in the kind of romantic that people like myself get caught up in, expecting hot cocoa by a fire every night in an old wooden lodge, and forming a perfectly spherical snowball to throw at friends while frolicking through the snow... Yeah, I'm that cheeseball. Nonetheless, I'm expecting a fabulous weekend of snow angels and celebratory lagers. I'm hoping to have pictures when we return but historically I'm not the best when it comes to documenting moments like these.
Anyway, I hope you all have an equally as exciting weekend and I'll catch you on the flip side.
Friday, January 22, 2010
:: LIFE :: Happy Birthday, Mom!
No, you're not seeing double. Now it's my mom's birthday! I don't think she'd appreciate it much if I blabbed her age, but she's one year older today and still lookin' hot!
My mother is the kind of mom who always says, "Oh no, you don't need to get me anything." And even though she probably does mean it, neither my sister nor I can ever completely comply with that statement. However this year, as we're both currently unemployed, we couldn't exactly get her much. So my sister sent some beautiful flowers and I made a delicious dinner and dessert. For the entree, Eggplant Parmesan, which is her favorite. I've never made it before but I knew how much she loved it so I went for it. I'm pleased to announce that it got rave reviews :). And for dessert I made a Breton Buckwheat Cake with Fleur de Sel and Quick Poached Pears. She had been holding on to this cake recipe for at least two months now, and every couple weeks or so she'd come across it again and say, "I want to make this this weekend. It sounds sooo good." But she never got around to it. So when I was racking my brain today trying to come up with a meal plan she would really enjoy I thought "Ah HA! She's gonna love that!" And so she did. And I did. And my dad did. It was awesome, if I do say so myself. The only thing I changed was that I used Frangelico instead of rum because my folks didn't have any in the house. Luckily, it was a safe move. I improvised on the pears too because it called for vanilla bean and I had none. Instead, to give them a little more flavor, I steeped some thyme in the honey-water until it came to a boil, then tossed the sprigs out and tossed the pears in. Luckily, that worked well too. I would have taken a picture but at the moment I only have my phone's camera and, while my food may have tasted good, I was too hungry by the end of it all to have julienned some basil and such simply for the sake of photographing it. You're just gonna have visualize...
Much to my relief, the birthday girl thoroughly enjoyed it all and had herself a nice little evening, despite it being very low key. She was content to just have a fire roaring while we dined on the sofa and watched the Hope for Haiti telethon. She even called and donated. And no, she didn't get to talk to any of the stars (is it wrong that I'm kind of bummed about that?), but she was happy to help in any way she could. And I was happy that she had a good night. It was the least I could do for such a great woman.
My mother is the kind of mom who always says, "Oh no, you don't need to get me anything." And even though she probably does mean it, neither my sister nor I can ever completely comply with that statement. However this year, as we're both currently unemployed, we couldn't exactly get her much. So my sister sent some beautiful flowers and I made a delicious dinner and dessert. For the entree, Eggplant Parmesan, which is her favorite. I've never made it before but I knew how much she loved it so I went for it. I'm pleased to announce that it got rave reviews :). And for dessert I made a Breton Buckwheat Cake with Fleur de Sel and Quick Poached Pears. She had been holding on to this cake recipe for at least two months now, and every couple weeks or so she'd come across it again and say, "I want to make this this weekend. It sounds sooo good." But she never got around to it. So when I was racking my brain today trying to come up with a meal plan she would really enjoy I thought "Ah HA! She's gonna love that!" And so she did. And I did. And my dad did. It was awesome, if I do say so myself. The only thing I changed was that I used Frangelico instead of rum because my folks didn't have any in the house. Luckily, it was a safe move. I improvised on the pears too because it called for vanilla bean and I had none. Instead, to give them a little more flavor, I steeped some thyme in the honey-water until it came to a boil, then tossed the sprigs out and tossed the pears in. Luckily, that worked well too. I would have taken a picture but at the moment I only have my phone's camera and, while my food may have tasted good, I was too hungry by the end of it all to have julienned some basil and such simply for the sake of photographing it. You're just gonna have visualize...
Much to my relief, the birthday girl thoroughly enjoyed it all and had herself a nice little evening, despite it being very low key. She was content to just have a fire roaring while we dined on the sofa and watched the Hope for Haiti telethon. She even called and donated. And no, she didn't get to talk to any of the stars (is it wrong that I'm kind of bummed about that?), but she was happy to help in any way she could. And I was happy that she had a good night. It was the least I could do for such a great woman.
Happy Birthday, Mom!
And a big shout out to my aunt Barbara, too. She's my mom's twin sis and, thus, is also one day older today. Happy Birthday, Barb!
Thursday, January 21, 2010
:: LIFE :: Hey La, Hey La, My Boyfriend's Back!
I am on Cloud 9 today because my boyfriend just returned home from a three-month internship in Texas --woo hoo! I was actually lucky enough to take two trips out there to visit him -- which was an interesting experience, if anyone's familiar with The Woodlands, TX -- so it's really only been five weeks since we last saw each other. But still, it was five LOOOOONG weeks...
His return home just keeps getting better though! He just got an apartment in San Francisco with some of his buds, which means I get to go up to SF even more now :). Although I must say that as I drove through Berkeley (where he has been living on campus while he finishes up his graduate degree) on my way home I started to get all sentimental. I'd never been there until I met Conor, but it's such a cute little place with so many eateries I still want to try. We'll just have to plan a couple date nights on the other side of the Bay Bridge from now on. At this point, I'd rather be in San Francisco and just visit Berkeley than have it the other way around. Not that this mitigates my living situation; I know I'm not moving (yet!). And I'm not one of those girlfriends who claims she doesn't live with her boyfriend but stays there 5 nights out of the week bugging the crap out of his roommates, so I'll still be in San Jose a majority of the time I imagine.
Still, it's all very exciting to finally have him back and be able to visit him in the city that I love so dearly. Life is pretty good right now... *contented sigh*
His return home just keeps getting better though! He just got an apartment in San Francisco with some of his buds, which means I get to go up to SF even more now :). Although I must say that as I drove through Berkeley (where he has been living on campus while he finishes up his graduate degree) on my way home I started to get all sentimental. I'd never been there until I met Conor, but it's such a cute little place with so many eateries I still want to try. We'll just have to plan a couple date nights on the other side of the Bay Bridge from now on. At this point, I'd rather be in San Francisco and just visit Berkeley than have it the other way around. Not that this mitigates my living situation; I know I'm not moving (yet!). And I'm not one of those girlfriends who claims she doesn't live with her boyfriend but stays there 5 nights out of the week bugging the crap out of his roommates, so I'll still be in San Jose a majority of the time I imagine.
Still, it's all very exciting to finally have him back and be able to visit him in the city that I love so dearly. Life is pretty good right now... *contented sigh*
Sunday, January 17, 2010
:: LIFE :: Happy Birthday, Sis!
Today is my big sister's 30th birthday. That's right, the big 3-0. And being that this is kind of a milestone birthday, my mom and I really wanted to make a special trip down to Newport Beach and share this moment with her. But we didn't want to just show up for her birthday; we wanted to surprise her! So, with the help of her amazing fiance TJ, surprise her we did.
Yesterday he coaxed her out of the house to run some errands while we made our way from our plane to the rental car counter (my first rental car ever!) and to their home. After a few carefully concealed texts to ensure our arrival, TJ brought Erin home where we were casually waiting in her kitchen to say "Oh, hi there." For a few brief seconds you could see the confusion in her face, followed by the "omg" surprised look, which brought on the misty eyes and the bashful head tilt, until she was crying like the hormonally-charged, little pregnant lady that she was. It was a grand moment -- she was genuinely surprised and thrilled to have us there.
That night we all mingled with her friends at a little house soiree TJ had thrown together for her. Good food, good friends, good music, good times. It was a birthday for the books...
Yesterday he coaxed her out of the house to run some errands while we made our way from our plane to the rental car counter (my first rental car ever!) and to their home. After a few carefully concealed texts to ensure our arrival, TJ brought Erin home where we were casually waiting in her kitchen to say "Oh, hi there." For a few brief seconds you could see the confusion in her face, followed by the "omg" surprised look, which brought on the misty eyes and the bashful head tilt, until she was crying like the hormonally-charged, little pregnant lady that she was. It was a grand moment -- she was genuinely surprised and thrilled to have us there.
That night we all mingled with her friends at a little house soiree TJ had thrown together for her. Good food, good friends, good music, good times. It was a birthday for the books...
Happy Birthday, Sister!
Love you!
Friday, January 15, 2010
:: LIFE :: My Personal Blogging Inspirations
As I said in my first post, blogs are awesome. I consider myself an expert on this subject because I've been reading a lot of blogs since I becoming unemployed and moving in with my parents (awesome moment for me, btw). While I have numerous favorites (see blogroll), there are a special few that stand out and inspire me more than the "next blog."
I think it's only natural for a younger sibling to look up to their older sibling, but I look up to my sister because she's just AWESOME, and that's really the only way of putting it. Erin started her blog a year ago and has been properly dedicated to it, unlike her younger sister who is only sticking with her blog after the third attempt. That was a reference to myself by the way. Anyway, she's a talented Interior Designer with a great eye and an even greater style. Find out for yourself here:
{snapshot via Today and Yesterday}
Another blogger very near and dear to my heart is one of my best friends, Sarah. She began her blog way back in 2007 and has not only been dedicated but diligent about her blog. It's funny, thoughtful, personal and totally Sarah. She was my original inspiration when I wanted to start a blog because I saw how much fun she was having with it. Check hers out here:
{snapshot via Sensibly Sassy}
Last but not least, I have been tickled pink by this blog because it's comprised of one of the nicest families you will ever meet. Erin (different one) is the matriarch of the Burns family and blogs about everything from her stinkin' adorable little angels to her uber crafty projects. And not only do I have the pleasure of working with her for my sister's upcoming baby shower (late February, expect pictures!), but she is soon to be part of my extended... extended, extended family. Anyway, check her out here:
{snapshot via Bringing Up Burns}
Hope you enjoy their work -- I know I do!
Thursday, January 14, 2010
:: LIFE :: Meet My Main Players
Now that you've already met my little kitty, Belle, I better introduce you to some very important people whose names may also come up more than once. Here is a little bit about the main players in this girl's life:Erin, a.k.a. Big Sister
Currently preggo with my future niece/nephew (they're being selfishly old fashioned about finding out), she is a budding interior designer living in Newport Beach. She and fiance, T.J., have two incredible little pups and a fantastic new house, which I make myself very comfortable in when I'm visiting my old stomping grounds.
Currently preggo with my future niece/nephew (they're being selfishly old fashioned about finding out), she is a budding interior designer living in Newport Beach. She and fiance, T.J., have two incredible little pups and a fantastic new house, which I make myself very comfortable in when I'm visiting my old stomping grounds.
Sarah, a.k.a. Sensibly Sassy
One of my best friends of 13 years and an avid blogger. Recently received her graduate degree in Counseling Psychology and is the go-to for really good advice. She cares for her English bulldog, Frank, with long-time boyfriend Jon.Erin, a.k.a. The Doc
Another Erin and another of my best friends of 13 years. Currently knee-deep in deconstructing a cadaver, she is immersed in her studies and on her way to earning her white coat in Physical Therapy. I live vicariously through her, as she has an apartment in the city and gets to dissect bodies on a weekly basis.
Another Erin and another of my best friends of 13 years. Currently knee-deep in deconstructing a cadaver, she is immersed in her studies and on her way to earning her white coat in Physical Therapy. I live vicariously through her, as she has an apartment in the city and gets to dissect bodies on a weekly basis.
Serina, a.k.a. The Rockenest Chick EverThe fourth little lady of our 13-year, four-pronged friendship. Super talented in the art of beautifying, and quite the beautiful chameleon herself. The proud owner of a freshly inked half sleeve, she's the gal to call when you need your hair did.
Leah, a.k.a. Long-lost Twin
Friend of just over two years, but a soul that I feel like I've known forever. The list of commonalities is ridiculous, and I'm pretty sure we've been asked the sister question once or twice. About to be wedded to her awesome fiance, Ryan, and I couldn't be happier for the two of them.
Leah, a.k.a. Long-lost TwinFriend of just over two years, but a soul that I feel like I've known forever. The list of commonalities is ridiculous, and I'm pretty sure we've been asked the sister question once or twice. About to be wedded to her awesome fiance, Ryan, and I couldn't be happier for the two of them.
Jen, a.k.a. Wing Woman
Friends with my sister long before we bonded over booze and boys. Taught me the ropes of the dating scene, as I was a little, uhhh, challenged in that area. Keeps me up to date on the delicious, trashy gossip that seeps from the wounds of Hollywood.Conor, a.k.a. The Boyfriend
Ridiculously charming with an Irish accent that's equal parts sexy and amusing (um, it's pronounced ga-RAHJ). Addicted to South Park (as seen to the left in a depiction of himself as one of the show's characters), but is smart as a whip. Picked out my Christmas present all by himself and I didn't even have to return anything.
I don't know where I'd be without these people in my life. Whether I've know them my whole life or just five short months, I know I'm a better person for having them around. What can I say? I'm one lucky girl!
I don't know where I'd be without these people in my life. Whether I've know them my whole life or just five short months, I know I'm a better person for having them around. What can I say? I'm one lucky girl!
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
:: LIFE :: Goal Tracker
Since one of my reasons for creating (correction: REcreating) this blog is to sort things out and keep myself motivated while I make big life changes, I figured I should have some way to keep track of those changes, be they big or small. So I created my "Goal Tracker", off to the right there, to remind myself of the things I really want to do. And again, posting them for all to see is just going to make me want to check them off THAT much more so I don't have to face public shaming. Now I just threw together a quick list of my main goals for the moment. It will probably undergo some minor changes here and there, but I'll be sure to post my progress as well. Oh and if you click on "read more books" it should take you to my Good Reads page of the books that I have planned to read. And yes people, I've only read 24 books in my 25 years of life... hence, "read more books!" sheesh...
Anyone else have goals they are working towards? We can keep each other on track and motivated!
Monday, January 11, 2010
:: LIFE :: I Love My Cat
There's no beating around the bush here. My cat is rad and I friggin' love the girl. And since her name will probably pop up a good three or four (hundred) times throughout my blogging career, I figure I should just introduce her to you now...
This is Belle du Jour; Belle for short. I'm a huge Secret Diary of a Call Girl fan, and yes, I named my cat after a prostitute. But her name actually worked for two reasons: 1) Because I adore Billie Piper's portrayal of the SDCG protagonist, and 2) because when I decided to get a kitty, I spent a whole day going to shelters, seeing several adorable little kittens, before I saw her beautiful little face and knew that she had to be mine. She was the most beautiful kitten I saw that day, hence, Belle du Jour, or "beauty of the day."
Now I am 100% for adopting pets and really urge people not to buy them at pet stores or from breeders unless they absolutely have to. However, one should know that when adopting from places like the Humane Society, where I found my little girl, there can be some "details" that you'll need to tend to when you bring the little rug rat home. Most of the time animals from shelters and/or Human Societies will need a good flea bath immediately! If you're lucky, that will be all. However in my case, I brought home a little girl with fleas AND parasites -- what fun! The flea issue was irradicated with a bath and some drops, but my poor baby Belle had some [ahem] "tummy" issues, which was the first sign something was wrong. Also, even though she was eating regularly, she was itty bitty, weighing barely three pounds at eight weeks old. To make a very long story short, I spent about 2 or 3 months, and many many dollars, shuttling back and forth to the vet and shoving medicine down her throat with those ominous little droppers in an effort to rid her tiny body of both coccidia AND giardia -- two very evil types of pests! But don't worry, aside from the wild rumpus that must have been taking place on her insides, she was the happiest little kitty on the outside. Her energy and curiosity astounded me given that she was as sick as she was. Luckily we made it through together and now she's my best little buddy! My nutty little buddy. If you ever wondered where the phrase "curiosity killed the cat" came from, stop! The person who coined that phrase obviously knew my cat...
{cue Joe Cocker's "You Are So Beautiful"}
Let the crazy cat lady comments commence!
Monday, January 4, 2010
Must. Start. Blogging...!
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Carrie, and this is my life.
I'm just a girl. I currently do not have much to grab you with, except maybe that I'm 25 and I'm living with my parents - yowza! Now look, I'm not one of those free-loading offspring who never leaves the nest because Mommy makes me smiley chocolate chip pancakes every morning. The unfortunate truth is that I moved from Orange County back to San Jose, and in with my parents, after graduating college so that I could save money and move to the amazingly beautiful city that is San Francisco. The only flaw in my plan was that one must have a job to save money. Ahhhh yes, note to self: have job first, save money second. Well six months after the dreaded move I am still jobless, with only a computer and my cat to my name... and a closet that is probably larger than it should be for an unemployed graduate (yes, I have a shopping problem but we'll get to that later). So here I am, starting a blog, after literally years of talking about it, to help myself sort things out while I make this transition through life.
I don't want to sound like I'm complaining, because I have to admit I've got it pretty good. I mean, my parents were more than happy to take me back, and rent free too! I have my trusty '99 4Runner, which I call my baby. I'm the proud mother of a little kitty who is the nuttiest little thing you'll ever meet. I have a fantastic group of friends who, even though we don't get to see each other on a regular basis, are basically my life support. And, most recently, I have an amazing boyfriend, who I'm hesitant to even mention since it's still pretty new and I'm afraid I'll jinx it. (Babe, if you're reading this, don't get any ideas...)
Basically I'm just here to talk about my life; the things I like and what makes me happy; the things I don't like and what makes me mad; things that inspire me; my ambitions and endeavors; my goals and my progress. My hopes are that it will end up being like a type of cathartic journaling. But it's not all for selfish reasons. Maybe you'll have advice for me (wait, still selfish). Maybe I'll be able to help some of you. Maybe we can compare lives and just relish in the joy of knowing that there is someone else out there with the same cockamamie tendencies. Anyway, I just want to share with you and allow you the chance to share back. Because if there's one thing I've learned in these last six, fruitless months it's that blogs are amazing. And even though they can suck an entire day right out from under your feet, it's almost o.k. because they are full of thoughtful, creative, inspiring little bits and I'd probably be a level forty on Farmville without them.
So as I sit here with my bowl of pistachio gelato, about to get ready for bed at 9 o'clock in the evening (did I mention that I'm 25 going on 80?), I'll seriously contemplate the future of my blog so as not to let you, or myself down. And while you anxiously wait for my next oh-so-riveting installment, check out my blogroll for my absolute favorites that might just inspire you to do something new and exciting too...
See you again soon!
I'm just a girl. I currently do not have much to grab you with, except maybe that I'm 25 and I'm living with my parents - yowza! Now look, I'm not one of those free-loading offspring who never leaves the nest because Mommy makes me smiley chocolate chip pancakes every morning. The unfortunate truth is that I moved from Orange County back to San Jose, and in with my parents, after graduating college so that I could save money and move to the amazingly beautiful city that is San Francisco. The only flaw in my plan was that one must have a job to save money. Ahhhh yes, note to self: have job first, save money second. Well six months after the dreaded move I am still jobless, with only a computer and my cat to my name... and a closet that is probably larger than it should be for an unemployed graduate (yes, I have a shopping problem but we'll get to that later). So here I am, starting a blog, after literally years of talking about it, to help myself sort things out while I make this transition through life.
I don't want to sound like I'm complaining, because I have to admit I've got it pretty good. I mean, my parents were more than happy to take me back, and rent free too! I have my trusty '99 4Runner, which I call my baby. I'm the proud mother of a little kitty who is the nuttiest little thing you'll ever meet. I have a fantastic group of friends who, even though we don't get to see each other on a regular basis, are basically my life support. And, most recently, I have an amazing boyfriend, who I'm hesitant to even mention since it's still pretty new and I'm afraid I'll jinx it. (Babe, if you're reading this, don't get any ideas...)
Basically I'm just here to talk about my life; the things I like and what makes me happy; the things I don't like and what makes me mad; things that inspire me; my ambitions and endeavors; my goals and my progress. My hopes are that it will end up being like a type of cathartic journaling. But it's not all for selfish reasons. Maybe you'll have advice for me (wait, still selfish). Maybe I'll be able to help some of you. Maybe we can compare lives and just relish in the joy of knowing that there is someone else out there with the same cockamamie tendencies. Anyway, I just want to share with you and allow you the chance to share back. Because if there's one thing I've learned in these last six, fruitless months it's that blogs are amazing. And even though they can suck an entire day right out from under your feet, it's almost o.k. because they are full of thoughtful, creative, inspiring little bits and I'd probably be a level forty on Farmville without them.
So as I sit here with my bowl of pistachio gelato, about to get ready for bed at 9 o'clock in the evening (did I mention that I'm 25 going on 80?), I'll seriously contemplate the future of my blog so as not to let you, or myself down. And while you anxiously wait for my next oh-so-riveting installment, check out my blogroll for my absolute favorites that might just inspire you to do something new and exciting too...
See you again soon!
{making friends with San Franciscan natives}
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