Five Things For Friday ///// 5.17.13
Posted on | May 17, 2013 | 3 Comments
This show because somehow became the only TV show I give a rat’s ass about…
This soap because it smells like an effing spring garden…
This print (and their entire shop) because it was sent to me by my bff and it’s totally my style and might need to find a home in my new place…
This guy because I have tickets to see him in concert this weekend…
This app because I’m obsessed with it and it’s officially my new time-waster.
Alright – that’s all I got today. I’ve been working lots and am hoping I won’t have to continue to work all weekend. So keep your fingers crossed for me and get into some trouble this weekend. But the good kind.
xo
The Dating Files: The B Word
Posted on | May 16, 2013 | 5 Comments
I find the very notion of putting labels on relationships a little annoying. In my younger days I think I focused too much on that who process. But didn’t we all? Constantly asking questions about what this was and where things were headed. But, in my ridiculously old age I’ve realized a lot of that stuff doesn’t matter. When it’s time to have a discussion about that stuff, it will happen. Otherwise, just try to relax and enjoy someone’s company. But I am a lady and sometimes we over think things, sometimes that annoying girl voice creeps in. But it’s not just me, I can’t tell you how many people have asked if the guy I’ve been seeing is my “boyfriend,” yet? The word “boyfriend” makes me feel a little bit like I’m 16. But what are the other options? Beau? Paramour? Boo? My Dude? Or my personal favorite, ManFriend? I feel like it always end up back at boyfriend. I may as well just embrace it, right?
So, the question is when does a boy become a boyfriend?
Here are some thoughts in numbered list form because I know how much you like your lists…
- You’re not dating anybody else…
- And you haven’t been for like four months…
- You’ve taken down my OkCupid profile…
- You’ve cooked for each other (he made Pad Thai, you made roasted veggie tacos and chicken noodle soup, not together though.)
- You’ve had our first fight…
- You’re starting to plan summer trips…
- He’s met your mom…
- AND (perhaps most important of all) She gave the all important and quite coveted Mom Seal of Approval.
Alert the media, y’all. It looks like I have a boyfriend.
Five Things For Friday ///// 5.3.2013
Posted on | May 3, 2013 | 2 Comments
It’s May, y’all. That makes my heart swell with joy.
This beautiful lady (a.k.a. My Mom) because she’s visiting this weekend to help me figure out my apartment and get acquainted with Brooklyn.
This print because, well, it kicks major ass. Or badonk, rather.
These cherry blossoms because they’re here! Finally! (image found here)
This new Stars album. Okay, okay it came out in September but I missed it somehow.
This muddler because the boy I’m seeing brought it to me as a surprise after he heard me mention that I needed one. I think maybe he’s just trying to tell me to make him more old fashioneds. Obviously, I will happily oblige.
Happy Weekend. Let’s make it a good one.
Losing It
Posted on | April 30, 2013 | No Comments
Guys, do as I say not as I do, m’kay? And by that I mean don’t lose your wallet in a cab on the way back from the Big Boi concert. Because that’s what I did. And the thing about losing your wallet is that I keep getting sadder and more bummed out as I continue to realize all of the stuff that was inside of the stupid thing. First and foremost is the annoying shit like ID and credit cards and while that’s a pain in the ass it’s all totally replaceable. But then I started remembering all the other stuff the stuff that you can’t replace; a Madewell gift card I’d been saving for many moons to buy a new warm weather dress. A wee collection of completely full meal and coffee loyalty stamp cards I’d been saving (two to ‘wichcraft!). $50 to Barnes & Noble. Etc. And I’m sure I’ll continue to remember random things in the coming weeks, too. Oh, and let’s not forget the actual wallet because I kind of adored that thing. Boo. Hiss.
But, reality check. In the scheme of things it’s no more than an annoying nuisance. But still, I don’t recommend it y’all. The small silver lining (if you want to see it) is that I get to shop for a new wallet. And well, that’s something isn’t it? (I’m trying here). And clearly, I’m feeling like a spring-esque wallet is in order. Plus maybe it’ll be more noticeable when I leave it sitting in the back seat of a cab.
p.s. I’ve decided spending more than $100 on a wallet is stupid. Come to think of it, if I keep losing these babies I shouldn’t spend more than ten bucks on a wallet. Seriously, should I look into a cheapie velcro one?
Spring Essentials – 04
Posted on | April 25, 2013 | 5 Comments
This is the last of my little Spring Essentials series but that doesn’t make it any less important. Chambray, denim’s lighter and airier cousin, was made for spring. I’ve been doing the open-chambray-shirt-in-place-of-a-cardigan thing and I really enjoy. Plus polka dots.
