1. the new daft punk ‘random access memories’ is streaming on spotify (my fave track ft panda bear) is called ‘doin’ it right.‘

2. i’ve never felt ‘more like myself’ and have been listening to my intuition and taking more risks. . .kinda like the girl i used to be before i got all boring and adultlike. a very wise person told me that ‘stress is expensive and happiness is cheap.’ i could not agree more!

3. the universe is swinging things into my favor and i managed to score tickets to the penguins game tomorrow night. there is nothing more magical than playoff hockey! the air is electric i promise you! look for fun pics on my instagram feed

4. i’ve even been taking better care of myself lately (more sleep, regular meals & treats and even get this. . . jogging?! who am i?! it doesn’t hurt that i found some shorts that make me feel like a superhero ka-pow!! let’s not kid ourselves into thinking that running is going to become a regular thing for me here (so.sorry.so.lazy) BUT i did enjoy a 20min romp around the neighborhood.

any plans for this memorial day weekend? don’t forget to have some fun this weekend! eat some gelato, light up some sparklers and dance like no one is watching you! i have to go to work on monday to keep things running in the lab but i’ll make sure i get some downtime on sat/sun!

i’m happy to report that some very positive happenings have taken place in the last 48hrs! nothing short of a miracle no less. i’m still kind of reeling from things and will have more to report tomorrow (so.sorry.so.cryptic). first of all, my mother had seen a specialist who upon review decided against surgery and that a new diet regimen be implemented for the healing of her gut. the mirco-perforation has healed without intervention!

secondly, i was contacted on friday afternoon with an important request to set up a meeting for this upcoming monday morning. i am very hopeful it’s what i think it is and will share as soon as i conclude my teleconference.

also, we are still on track with the whole house closing stuff and will be doing so in a mere 3 weeks! i’ve been ordering different color samples of wallpaper (i don’t do accent walls with paint i’m going bold in this 1920s home)! also, chose a countertop (i’m obsessed with silestone) and hoarded a bunch of paint samples to color the kitchen cabinets. once i nail that down, i’ll show you what we’ve got.

hey, look at me! so adult-like and stuff.

i leave you with my current summer uniform. high-waisted shorts & an everlane ryan pocket tee that i’ve twisted up because i’m having an 80s flashback. also, my hair is ombre-ing itself with reddish tones from the sun…some people go blonde…somehow i got ginger?

did you get all that? what’s new with you? hope you had a great weekend!

nate and i will be moving in july and have had renters visiting our current place so that’s an added fun bonus of ‘clean up your crap and get out‘ in the midst of everything else ha.

oh yeah, and i had a few job interviews last week too. i am exhausted. i did something yesterday that i haven’t done since college. i stayed in my pyjama’s all.day.long. i don’t regret it a single bit!

now, i’d be mostly recharged if someone made me this cake:


who’s got fondant skills? someone? anyone?

when i stumbled across this blog in particular, i felt an overwhelming calmness! not only are the photos artfully composed, but they are so neat! so there you have it. one of my ‘quirks.’

here’s a book that might pique your interest called ‘things come apart: a teardown for modern living

what’s your quirk?

now, on to a favorite activity of mine: take an urban hike around the city! sure, it’s no lush, green forest but i’m also not really into just HOW quiet it can get out there! i like the imperfections of the ‘lived in’ city life!

sometimes, i take a walk that is a bit too far for my ballet flats and i need to wear a sneaker so i don’t get hot spots on my feet. maybe, i’m vain but i still want to look put together. nothing ‘grinds my gears‘ (my brother’s words) more than seeing women wearing clunky bright white tennis shoes with pantyhose and a nice dress.

cue the casual-retro inspired gola jersey runners for free people! i love the colors and can just tell that these would be like little clouds of comfort for a nice city walk!

do you prefer heading out of the city or staying in the limits?

p.s. anyone else wear adidas sambas growing up? or how about umbro shorts outside of a soccer game?!

1. we bought a house (more on that later)
2. nate’s grandfather passed away suddenly
3. impromtu whirlwind trip to philly for funeral arrangements
4. my brother and sister-in-law are moving into their new place
5. my mother was in the emergency room (she’s ok now)
6. i had a job interview
7. home inspection tomorrow (thurs)

i lead a pretty ‘boring’ life most weeks, but this has proven to be much more than i thought i could handle in a matter of a few days. i’m thankful for the support of family and friends and not freaking out even when a surprise visitor decided to show up early (prob from the stress). it’s fun being a woman yes? that said, i am definitely taking some time this weekend to pause, breathe deeply and be thankful.

after the memorial service concluded, we made a pit stop in central pa. this is my mother-in-law’s garden. . . i’ve always admired it before but this time as the sun was getting lower in the sky, i sensed an overwhelming peace. i felt a call to stop and capture the view from my eyes. some people envision a beach or a blue sky when they are trying to bring a calmness to their mind. i hope you can appreciate the love and hard work that went into this garden! i know i sure do!

i don’t know about you, but there is something very engaging about cool desk gear. i swear it motivates me to put the pencil to paper and get my lists written and tasks accomplished! these are on my ‘wish list!’ plus, sometimes i have to do math (my favorite! ::groan::) and a fetching post it note just might make it a tiny bit easier to accomplish.

pencils//post its//paper weight

what’s on your desk?

this is an old story, but i am interested to hear your thoughts on food photography in restaurants. yay or nay?

guilty as charged.

source

who’s your style icon?

today i wanted to share a summer sun essential and one of my favorite natural skincare products. wipe away the sweat and shine with green tea wipes! i get perfect skin with this water based bb cream in ‘light.’ it’s so new that i couldn’t find the right product link since it just launched! this is the old color. my skin is super sensitive so i tend to do the ‘less is more’ routine in terms of makeup. i use this in place of an AM moisturizer and provides hydration, spf and skin soothing qualities. the ingredients are amazing! notable players include:

-Abyssine: A naturally-derived survival molecule that shields and soothes skin.
-Beta-Glucan: Provides essential moisture and protects against environmental damage.
-Arbutin: A powerful antioxidant derived from bearberry that helps brighten hyperpigmentation and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
-Titanium Dioxide 7.55%
-Zinc Oxide 0.98%

what’s your summer skincare tip? any fun plans this weekend? share in the comments!