music wednesday

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I have to go to the dentist today, and then deliver materials for work — hopefully dazzling all of the recipients with my sparkling teeth — so this will be quick because I should be showering. And flossing.

Yesterday the weather was horrid. Gray, windy, cold. On my way home from work last night I could barely see the road in front of me through the rain. I never considered myself someone who was affected by the weather. Growing up in Arizona, there was no such thing as the winter blues. Imagine my surprise to discover how my mood shifts with the clouds.

I needed something yesterday afternoon to lift my spirits, and I didn’t have time for staring at Ryan Gosling, so I turned to my music and played this sucker as loud as I could. And it worked. Turn it up — it only works when the bass moves your hair.

it’s tuesday. picture day.

Inspired by Jennifer of Life, Crafts, and Whatever, I’m using Tuesday as a day to show you the pictures I’ve taken throughout the past week.

I did a terrible job this week! I plugged in my phone expecting a glut of pictures, and there were three. Pathetic.

Wednesday. Morning hair. You’re welcome.

Wednesday afternoon. Reading Sly the Sleuth on the drive home from school. (And I think you can see a peek of the White Sox park out the back window.)

Sunday we had friends over for lunch and I made this (ZOMG soooo good) and accomplished my finest onion dice to date.

Want to play? Load up pictures you took this week and link to your post in the comments!

monday pretties

I’ll try to spend some time Monday morning to show you what I’ve been collecting over at Pinterest. More goodies await you there – go, quickly, and check it out.

I think this dress and these shoes would be the perfect work outfit.

{sources || dress: ModCloth || shoes: Ruche, and sadly not available any longer}

Our next house will have a dedicated library, with a comfy chair for reading. Over the chair I would hang this mobile, and keep all of my knickknacks in the card catalog.

{sources || mobile: Shophouse, via Making it Lovely || cabinet: Target. Yes, really.}

And of course, we all need a little cute.

{source: seen on Jezebel}

music wednesday

Not much to report.

I haven’t been running.

I’ve been drinking too much coffee.

I read a lot of books. I stopped reading a lot of books.

And I listened to this band on repeat.

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it’s tuesday. let’s look at some pictures.

In honor of Jennifer’s weekly “What’s On My Phone?” posts, I’m sharing the same with you. Er, the pictures on my phone. Not hers.

friday

On Friday, I took the train to meet Fred and friends for dinner. The waiter/bartender did not know how to make a sidecar, and I neglected to explain proportions, and somehow he confused brandy with whisky. It was potent. Also, it was not a sidecar.

 

sunday morning

Sunday was the warmest day we’ve had all year, and while Fred and Emma went to the park, I took my book and iced coffee to the lawn.

later sunday morning

Upon their return, Emma joined me but demanded shade. It was getting a little warm.

sunday afternoon

After lunch, Fred and Emma washed the car, which necessitated a wardrobe change and demonstration of strength.

later sunday afternoon

While the car was being washed, I took a picture of the umbrella in my hair (which looks precariously balanced), the remnants of our afternoon mai tais. (Emma also got an umbrella in her juice, because c’mon. EVERYONE deserves umbrellas in their drinks.)

monday morning

To herald spring’s arrival, I decided to wear a skirt. It happens so rarely I felt I needed to document the occasion.

What pictures did you take this week?