Tuesday Poems

So I'm trying out this new thing where I write a random blip or thought
or poem every Tuesday, just to document what I'm thinking or feeling
that day. These are from the past few weeks:

May 19: There's never enough laundry to do anymore. Have I gone
crazy?

May 26: Today I stumbled upon your confessions of kisses and
sleepovers. Why was this so easy for you? Why is this so hard for me?

June 2: Everyday it gets easier. By becoming an outsider to the
situation, the facade begins to crumble; the flaws take center stage.
I'm starting to regret the investments I made, if only because you've
never deserved them.

I'm definitely going to keep writing these. It's kind of fascinating to
see the evolution of someone's thoughts if you're only allowed to see
one short fragment at a time. Also, I think a week is a good time frame
to space them out because it gives you enough time to evolve your
pattern of thinking, without being too drastic. I would recommend this
to anyone feeling the need to just get something out of their system.
It's definitely helping me, that's for sure.

Big Tease Fashion Show

Last night I attended The Big Tease Fashion Show at the Hope Artiste
Village down the street from my house. The event was sponsored by Salon
Bianco, QuickWhatsUp.com and the RI Modeling Agency. Among the things
to check out were body art painted by local tattoo artists (one of the
girls painted was actually the main designer at the show) and shades and
styles by Westside Eyewear and Area 4Zero1. Also featured were a
collection of handmade "Suzzi Homewrecker" aprons by funkEpunkEmonkE
(who is actually my old friend Amanda and I had no idea she was going to
be at the show). Following the showing of (body-painted designer)
Jennifer Viera's collection, there was also a lingerie segment featuring
some cute (and mostly scandalous!) undergarments and dresses from Adam &
Eve.
My friends and I had a great time at the show. I tried to take photos
but the camera on my phone is definitely lacking... For more info on
the event and some of what was shown you can check out:
http://bigtease.quickwhatsup.com/
http://jennifervieira.com/
http://www.funkepunkemonke.com/?page_id=435

Astrology/E-Shopping/Tattoos/Awesome Things

I would like to apologize in advance for the sloppiness of this post,
but Blogger is being mean to me lately and won't let me update from the
website for some reason so I've had to post via e-mail which doesn't
respond to html formatting. So instead of linking words, I am forced to
post the actual addresses instead. Without any further ado..

I stumbed upon this post earlier today by Mystic Medusa. Being half a
Virgo (I'm a Leo/Virgo cusp but tend to sport Virgo qualities more), I
found it kind of intriguing:
http://mysticmedusa.com/2009/05/19/astro-beauty-do-u-give-a-shit-re-shoes-y/

Lately the name of the game is frugality. Let's face it, everyones
broke because of the recession, but there is a silver lining: in the
interest of consumers, there are a ton of great sales and discounts and
generally cheap things to be had. I've been taking full advantage. I
found one online shopping site in particular (Heavenly Couture) that
I've pretty much fallen in love with. The clothes are both cute and
very affordable, and they even choose one garment a day and sell it for
$9.99 as a daily special: http://www.getheavenly.com/

They featured a pair of shorts the other day as the daily special but
unfortunately my size was already sold out. I'm anxiously waiting for
them to restock! Check 'em out:
http://www.getheavenly.com/product_info.php?cPath=22&products_id=2131

This just made me laugh. I love nerds.
http://www.celebritytattoos.org/32-geek-tattoos/

Finally, I absolutely adore this blog. It's true, it's funny, and it
reminds me to appreciate all the little things that we so often
overlook: http://1000awesomethings.com/

Just Purchased: ON trench, JC skirt...

So in the typical event of me drowning my sorrows in compulsive
overshopping (well, anything that gives me an excuse to shop is ok in my
book) I made some new purchases. I haven't taken any pictures but I
figured I'd update anyway for the sake of updation stations. The
opportunity to shop (if even window shop) on a Friday night is so
extremely rare (given my waitressing job) that if I stumble upon some
rare find I feel the need to scoop it up immediately, especially if I
find something like an adorable (if slightly out-of-season) trenchcoat
on sale for THIRTY-FIVE DOLLARS at Old Navy. You've got to be kidding
me. I've wanted a simple traditional trench for years but the ones I
previously lusted after were from Bebe, and although they were cute, the
color scheme they released would have made coordinating with the rest of
my ensemble a bit of a struggle. So...I decided to get this one for
now, and if I ever feel the need to buy another in hot pink or some
other insane shade, at least I'll have this one to fall back on. Gotta
start with the basics, you know.

I also scored a cute pink- & white-striped tiered skirt by Juicy
Couture, which is a brand I'll admit right now that I always (whether
subconsciously or not) seem to avoid. Much like the Ed Hardy collection
by Christian Audugier which I think is far overpublicized and thus far
overdone. Nevertheless, the skirt stood out to me before I saw the
brand, so that was good enough for me.

In other news, please excuse my overuse of parentheses in this post.
Apparently I'm just very fond of asides. Goodnight lovelies!

Just Purchased: Tiered Lace Halter Dress

I've been looking for a dress like this ever since I saw H&M's tiered
fringe shift last fall. Scored this one (by Romeo & Juliet Couture)
online for a mere $15 dollars.

Obsession Session: May 2009

+ Veganism. I've recently enbarked on my own vegan journey after being
vegetarian for a solid three years. I've been eating ridiculously
healthy (partly, I'll admit, because John has moved out to New York City
and I'm back to my normal eating habits) but I've noticed I'm more alert
and feeling healthier in general. Plus, I've already dropped ten
pounds!
+ Finding new and unique ways to decorate my living space. I need to
call my landlord and find out if he'll let me paint. A nice coat of
paint can change any room drastically.
+ That scene in <i>Twilight</i> when Edward is wearing those Ray Ban
Wayfarers and is looking particularly Bob Dylan-ish. Swoon.
+ Multi-chromatic hair. I'd love to put some red or blonde (or both) in
my hair but I don't think my job will let me get away with it. So for
now I'll just ogle everyone else's vibrant tresses. ;)
+ Speaking of hair, I'm also a big fan of long, spiraling curls lately.
Note to self: invest in a curling iron.
+ Avant-garde wardrobes. A touch of crazy adds interest to any outfit,
even if its as simple as pairing some wild futuristic shoes with a
simple and otherwise drab jeans & tee combo.
+ Avocados. I know they get a bad rep for being the most fattening
fruit out there, but this kind of fat is good for you, not to mention
that it does wonders for your skin. So eat up! My favorite ways to eat
avocados are in homemade guacamole dip with pita chips, or chopped up
with tomatoes on toasted wheat bread with a little salt and pepper.
Delicious.
+ Planning my future. I'm registering for my summer and fall classes
(after my loan proccesses, which should be any day now) and if all goes
well then my undergraduate studies at RIC will finally be complete as of
December. It's definitely been a long time coming, but I'm so ready and
motivated to finish and start a new chapter of my life. Once I
graduate, the plan is to move to New York City and get an internship at
Condé Nast. The lease at my current apartment is up on February 1st, so
this gives me about a month post-graduation to look for a new place
before I make the big move. Ideally, I'd like to be in NYC as soon as
possible after that because I want to do the summer internship and get
started on my career as quickly as I can.

What's turning your gears lately?

Johannesburg

My biffel. She is smart and funny and driven and caring and
compassionate and thoughtful and...I could go on. She's full of
determinantion and ambition and she wants to live the dream. And she
will because she knows what she wants and has that drive to succeed and
settle for nothing less than the best. She's absolutely beautiful,
inside and out. I'm lucky to have her in my life. She's a real life idol
and she inspires me to be the best person that I can, every day of my
life.

Growing Pains.

Dad. Mom, Randy & James. Jenni. Rob. Robby. John.

Not like I've never been here before.

23 Ways to Have a Magical Life

1. Send surprise letters to your parents.
2. Go to the movies by yourself.
3. Buy yourself flowers.
4. Hug your friends, as often as possible.
5. Window shop at outdoor malls on warm summer days.
6. Sleep with all the windows open.
7. Wake up early enough to watch the sun rise.
8. Drive to a town you don't know well and explore everything it has to
offer.
9. Reread all the books you used to love as a child.
10. Go to the video store. Find a movie you've never heard of and rent
it (without reading the back to see what it's about).
11. Borrow a friend or relative's kids. Hang out in the park all day.
12. Surprise your beau with their favorite home-cooked meal after
they've had a long day at work.
13. Send anonymous greeting cards to random street addresses.
14. Adopt a pet from an animal shelter. Overwhelm it with love.
15. Swim with your friends until you look like raisins.
16. Once a day, stop whatever you are doing, close your eyes, and
breathe.
17. Buy yourself something that you both adore and will use often, like
a cute dinnerware set or some crisp new sheets.
18. Have fresh fruit smoothies for breakfast.
19. Give compliments to anyone and everyone who deserves one.
20. Take one photo every day and post them all in a journal. Catalogue
a year of your life in 365 pictures.
21. Invent a new cocktail. Invite friends over to test your creation.
22. For every new thing you purchase, donate something you don't need or
use anymore.
23. Write a poem or paint a picture collaboratively with someone you
care about.

Embracing Change.

So John found this beautiful apartment on the Upper East Side of Manhattan and he's moving out there in early May. As sad as it will be to see him go, I wish him nothing but the best of luck in following his dreams. I can't wait for the day when I'm finally done with school and I can pick up my things and my memories of this place and start a brand new chapter of my life. It must be so exhilarating to take a chance and leap into the unknown, to start over with a fresh outlook and new opportunities for the future. I'll admit I'm envious (That room with the French doors? Yeah, that's his bedroom) but I know that in just a few months I'll be in his shoes, ready to embrace whatever life has in store for me.

So to John: I wish nothing but happiness and success to you in every endeavor you embark upon. If things ever get hard, or you need someone to talk to, or you want to share all of your wonderful New York City experiences with someone, you know I'm only a phone call away. The fact that you have the courage to pick up and follow your dreams to a brand new place is very inspiring, and I only hope I have the confidence and fearlessness to do the same when my time comes. Soak up every experience that you can and make the most of every little thing that comes your way. I love you and I wish you the best of luck...