Things I Love Thursday
[ 30 September 2009 ]
Here it is, ma petite, & can you believe it’s October already?!
Things which have brought me immense joy & happiness over the last week:
The Dish The Dish The Dish 
also Chloe, my girlfriend, the otter, & life-saver (& her OhJoy list!) laughing on the swings in a playground until I felt sick daylight saving finding a piece of paper on which I had scribbled (who knows when) “dream incubation” (?!) The Beatles Mercury going direct again (it happened on Wednesday, hallelujah!) emails which make me melt & swoon at the same time wheatbag slippers (AMAZING) Mer, honestly, what a champ, & I secretly really hope she will move back to New York sometime soon! Yayoi Kusama for keeping it surreal wedding invitations Joycelle being invited to participate in magnificent projects playing dress up avec ma maman in vintage furs & ridiculous wigs watching Old School & laughing out loud “Now double your money & make it stack~” super-good-news Coco Avant Chanel (makes me want to throw all my clothing away, must resist!) thinking about dressing in homage to Willy Wonka (I would wear a purple velvet coat & top hat, candy rings, false eyelashes made of licorice & a unicorn horn made of sugar) writing challenges people who hang up your dresses for you so that they won’t get wrinkled, how thoughtful & wonderful is that?! having a hat babysitter New York anticipation Wellington coffee (I think I said it last week but it bears repeating) electric blankets watching television in bed angora blankets Bach flower remedies (still amazing) & Aura-Soma (ditto) Kruder & Dorfmeister (K&D Sessions is an oldie but a goodie)...
Juicy Couture ad by Tim Walker. MAKE A MESS, yes!
...Planning parties in my head (disco balls in the pool, see above!, sparklers in cupcakes, mandatory glitter for everyone, & huge bunches of flowers) spending lots of time with my father Georgette for being so amazing all the time! TOTALLY OBSESSING over Jay-Z & his occult connections (?!?!) & Jake says, “It’s all silly cuz you kinda just have to assume everyone is in on it, so if anyone came out against it is it like well maybe that person is just a puppet of the Illuminati trying to keep us distracted while they wear robes and $%#@ with the stockmarket?!” my friends, who give the best advice ever really heavy rain Gareth Pugh my mother who plans outfits way, way into the future the very very clever Star for fixing how my site looks in Internet Explorer (!!!) ...& I really can’t wait to get home & see my boy & his dog.
“The more time you put into being magnificent, the more you become magnificent; the more you put into being mediocre…”
Okay, magnifibunny! What is making you super-happy this week?
Love letters & feather headdresses,
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Wellington coffee is soooo good!
Here’s my wee list of gratitudes, inspired by another of my fav bloggers, Naomi, from the Rockstar Diaries. bexlyell.blogspot.com/
It includes paper art, my sister, blue powerade, the swimming pool and my new house. Fabulous!
I love: *making new friends *finding people who love my project and contribute fantastically! *my puppy even though she is barking incessantly right now *my kitchen- going to make chilli con carne in the slow cooker for dinner *getting older, I really starting to stop worrying what others think about me :)
OMG, Thursday already!
Magazines, colour coding books, organizing magazines, great fitting jeans, my awesome style and fashion blog, great flat boots, being complimented on the way I dress just because it’s different, sharing sweaters with the boy I like, warm baths with LUSH bath bars, pashminas, beautiful notebooks, my “ode to autumn” post, designing jewelry, making earrings, walking in the cold, beautiful fall coats, great looking outfits, Celtic Woman, Enya, fairtrade tea and chocolate, making a difference, homemade brownies, and finally…
Good books with cups of tea.
After 6 weeks on the playa – taking long steam showers and crawling into my big white bed!
~ Dessert Pizzas from Hell ~ The Craft Spot in Johnsonville, Wellington for the best old lady crafts around ~ Rocking a beauty spot a la Sherilyn Fenn ~ Smiths Cider ~ Over documented nights out ~ Being a Domestic Goddess ~ My Lover making me the most delish Lasagne ~ Grind – skateboarding, cute boys & a wicked dance scene ~ Daydreaming about being a pro skater ~ The return of good friends from overseas ~
My new puppy, Muldoon! He’s so much work, but it’s worth it when he finally poos outside & turns to look at me with so much excitement on his little face as if to say, “I did it! I got it right! Now give me that bacon Beggin strip you’re palming!”
Am I the only one very curious to see/know more about the Dish? haha
Things that I love include:
- changing seasons – Larkin Grimm – especially her song, The Last Tree (You Tube – you won’t be sorry!) – The Tooth Fairy – dancing like no one’s watching in a packed out crowd in the pissing rain – my daughter’s face now she will let me tie her hair back in a pony tail – my son’s stunning nature – my husband offering to chauffeur me and friend to Black Eyed Peas concert – my husband for making pies for me to take to the races for a hen’s day because I can’t do it the night before (otherwise engaged at said concert) – my husband for taking the kids so I can go out and be me instead of mum for the weekend :o)
Thank God for Star … it is SO great to have your site working properly – now I don’t have to scroll nearly to the bottom of the page to find your post!
My little list … Nurofen (it got rid of my headache OH SO QUICKLY), my newly-layered haircut, huge books on Tudor England(!), flowers in the paddocks, jojoba oil, going to the Sound of Music with my baby, looking forward to Mamamia, upcoming parties and wondering what the hell to wear … oh so many things to be excited about!
You never fail to cheer me up! For real! I was in the worst mood because I had lost my favorite fake hipster glasses and I have a mountain of homework, but as soon as I got done reading this, I hopped up, made myself some noodles, and dug right in.
Here’s what I looove this week!
My boyfriend. As always. I get to see him this weekend! We are playing house together in his parent’s lakeside condo. I cannot WAIT to snuggle and stay up late and do unmentionable things with him :)
Thrift stores. This past Sunday, I bought a peacock-tail necklace from a tiny place about an hour away. It’s huge and gorgeous and has tiny silver chains hanging down the center of it. I have gotten so many compliments every time I wear it, it is possibly the most fabulous thing I own.
Fuzzy plaid flannels. On this same shopping trip I bought a dark blue one at Marshall’s for $12 and I have probably slept in it every night this week. It’s great for layering because of its length, and it is just so cozy! Lovelovelove.
Spontaneous modeling. I went down to this local boutique earlier today to buy a yellow plaid lumberjack hat that I’ve had my eye on; I was wearing the aforementioned flannel and a pair of jeans I had bought there, and the shop girl asked me to go outside to pose for some modeling shots! It was probably the highlight of my day.
That’s about it for now; I have a MOUNTAIN of homework to take care of and a boyfriend to talk to. Thanks again for cheering me up!
It’s still September 30th here! (I live in Vancouver, Canada)
First things first, I LOVE that second picture. It’s magical, and I now crave a room full of crystals in the window, a disco ball and fairy lights- flecks of gorgeous goodness everywhere!
Anyway. I’m currently loving:
~fall weather
~big bouncy hair
~hot buttered toast & cocoa
~bat watching
~crystal clear streams
-Being halfway through my Beauty Therapy course and starting on homework
-Practising facials on my husband
-Still have birthday money left over for goodies
-Cuddle time with husband
-Wearing comfy men’s boxer shorts
-Putting together coursework portfolios and being organised
-Lovely ginger biscuits
-Finally being back in our bed after a week away
-Dolce Vita
-Having seen Phantom of the Opera for the second time after being a 12-year fan
-Awesome photo shoot results
-Being forced to cut my long, beautiful nails for becoming a beauty therapist – and actually quite liking them shorter
-Endless cups of tea
-Gorgeous husband sitting on the floor with no shirt on!
xx, Kitty
The amazingly delicious apple I had for lunch today. It was one of the best apples ever grown, in the history of the world. It was just THAT good.
Also: starting to sort out my feelings; hair-dyeing anticipation; the fact that even though I didn’t finish all my homework last weekend, I did manage to sort out my career plans; having enough food in the fridge to tide me over until I have time to shop again; cookies’n‘cream ice cream; hearing that rent prices have dropped recently (in New York!); the spike in cold weather; figuring out how to cut bangs; talking to people with ease today; almonds; House (still); when people on the street are nice and not mean; dreaming about the tube in London; the amazing spectacle of the silver moon rising from a pale-edged cloud. And…
Gala’s party idea of “mandatory glitter for everyone” made me smile.
mmm, im really liking your blog :)
Mouse — Haha, yes! I would have a glitter warrior by the front door & when you came in, they’d be like, “OI! Where do you want it?!” Mostly I am picturing people with horizontal stripes of it across their cheeks!
I love that my business is successful and that I have adored children and a loving husband and that I’m going to be on TV tonight! (Code; Maori TV; 8.30, kids.)
Oh my god Nadine, rad! I AM SO WATCHING THAT!
My photography portfolio for visual journalism expandig from documenting the city as an ecosystem, to focusing on the beauty in industrial areas, train lines and otherwise abandoned parts which do not receive much coverage,
Connecting with others, engaging in avid enthused awe-inspiring discussion-connection whore ahoy!
Appreciating family and the subtleties involved in spending time together
Tacos, mmm homemade mexican food. Requires coronas and tequila too, of course.
Discovering new bands, and the productive effect this has on my work output.
Dear Ms. Darling, have you seen how Lady Gaga is a puppet for the Illuminati? vigilantcitizen.com/?p=1676 It is rather amusing. :D
coke zero * learning to use a microfilm machine * learning to fix said machine when I break it * Noriko’s Dinner Table (you should watch this, Gala- it’s too weird and wise for words and very bloody in places) * my walls, totally covered floor to ceiling in pages from Vogue and Elle * my pet hermit crab, who just shed his skin and is now bright sunset colors * my wall-sized map of Soviet Russia from 1950, which I got for $5 from the Geography Department because they didn’t want it anymore * learning to read Russian by looking at the map
1. mascara
2. THIS GUUUUYYY
3. adam’s apples
4. red nails
5. popsicles
6. laughing
7. socks
8. The Antlers WOA great band
9. non-generic cocoa puffs
Spending the mornings with my brother. Talking, laughing, just hanging out.
Laughing (with my parents) at the news anchor and his funny expressions.
My silver glitter skeleton! And the other Halloween decorations.
Clean sheets. Nothing like it.
Peppermint tea. Yum!
Reading. I have been knocking books out left and right lately. I love it.
Making changes.
-Heroes
-Lady Gaga
-Finally October!
-Pop Tarts on sale at Fry’s!
-Getting lots of freelance work
-Stumble Upon
-Flower rings
+ Staying up into the wee hours of the night, watching clips of black and white films.
+ Having a best friend who is dedicated enough to begin a miniseries with me.
+ The Office, for being my ah-mazing inspiration.
+ Yelp.com!!!
+ Planning little Friday afternoon hangouts that include going to cute, little bakeries for cute, little cupcakes.
+ Winning the Disneyland trip four years in a row!!!
+ The lovely ladies in the OLP Class of ’10
+ Being able to drive myself to school in my spankin’ new car.
+ Phaeotophyta – the little seahorse that Bre gave me!
+ Friends who know just what to say and when to say it.
+ LIFE.
Things I’m loving:
-I’m flying to paris tomorrow
-I’m taking the train to montreal tomorrow
-Going to see my dear friend Kristen
-I sent an email to an ex-friend just to see how he’s doing. I don’t really care if he writes back but I feel good letting him know that I care about him.
-Burt’s Bees everything. They make such good products especially their lipgloss it smells like oranges yum.
-Packing super light.
-feeling passionate about what I’m learning about at university.
-Having Fires in a real fireplace on chilly evenings. Oh and there needs to be tea.
-My niece she brings me so much joy.
-plaid. It’s such a fall winter fabric pattern.
Gala- That would be so awesome. Then everybody would feel sparkly and wonderful inside-out. I hope you’ll get to use that idea some day, because it sounds like it would be wonderful.
- Playing catch with my little cousin – My ratty boys, Balin and Dwalin! – Late night laughs about late night disasters – Bowling in the am with a wicked cute guy – Tea, tea, tea, and more tea!!! – Becoming a waitress when I though I wouldn’t be able to :)
The beach, sunscreen, after sun aloe vera gel- this stuff saves my life, wearing my mum’s hot pink fishtail gown to my formal, graduation, 21 more days til the HSC- the perfect amount of time I think :), pilates- which is the only exercise I do with a recovering sprained ankle, getting along with my family, little messages from my friends, missing everyone already.
not being sick and having red glasses make my week STELLAR.
Oh man I’ve been waiting for this tilt because I have so much to love this week!!
*My new Doc Martens. They’re shiny black patent, 14-hole, with a pointy toe!! I call them my magical Gala boots because they remind me of magic and Gala ;)
*My old-ass yellow boots that always get a million compliments. I busted them out today for the first time this year and their compliment-coaxing powers did not disappoint.
*Being told my outfit reminded someone of the White Rabbit from Alice in Wonderland. Hells YES.
*Watching Jane Austen movies in class. Seriously, getting university credit for watching charming young Victorian gentlemen parade around in top hats? Yes, I’ll get an A++ in that class.
*Fantastic Big shampoo and Veganese conditioner from Lush. My hair has never looked so good.
*Generation A by Douglas Coupland. Great book from a great author with a freaky twist at the end. So good.
*Brand new music from tons of artists. I’ve been listening to so much old stuff lately, it was nice to hear something new and fresh.
x my new ipod touch! It’s amazing and SO MUCH FUN!
x getting ready to go back to university. I’ve felt homesick for it this summer, not fun. I just want to get back. Only 4 days to go now! AND i’m living in a house with my boyfriend! Eep! I’ve never really done that before.
x rent (the musical, of course). It might be cheesy but I love the songs!
x the history of disappearances, like the Mary celeste or the lost colony. Ok so I don’t LOVE it, it’s scary, but fascinating.
x poetry. When it’s good, you know, it’s really good.
x stargazing
x the microphones, oh goodness. I LOVE the mount eerie ep.
*photography *slrslrslr *the guy who jumped into my picture and was really cute *getting china stuff… haha my stalker brain is going crazy. *missing j *little boys who want me to take their picture and have nemo hats :) *chem *awesome teachers and looking forward to their classes *brownies made in heaven *baked good bribes *staying up late *realizing how focus really works on my slr *making this list *katie buying jojoba oil (!!) *eating cream puffs and slushies with friends *realizing why applied chem was made (ahem) *getting amusing passive aggressively threatening emails from the pe dept because my schedule is so messed up. *hanging out looking weird in front of a) xavier boys who were changing (long story…) and b) little kid’s playground *my outfit for today
Technically here it’s still wednesday, but that’s ok!
-Seeing my younger sister and her/our friends today when they came to Boston on a class trip and I tagged along.
-Indian food
-My dad buying me 2 Sonic Syndicate albums today! Excitement!
-My new belt with wallet chains attached. I am really trying to cultivate a rocker/punk look lately. Heavily inspired by the guys and girl of Sonic Syndicate of course…
-The Con, by Tegan and Sara
-Light sweatshirt weather
Designing and making my own couture, peppermint tea, green drinks with lots of orange juice in them, keeping a log of my sewing, life analyzing schedule, making quick wonderful things to wear a few hours before I need them, soft soft blankies, giggling, dreaming up a tree house I would want to live in, lip gloss, short boots, my car starting hehehe, love , braids, clear umbrellas you can see the rain dripping on, planning Halloween costumes, my cubby I sleep in, blueberry tea, acai berry tea, frosting flavored mints, the Starseeds!
I just wanted to let you know that I love your blog. I’m particularly fond of these weekly Things I Love posts. They’ve inspired me to do the same on my own blog (in lieu of other forms of updating, honestly, since I struggle with that.) So I just wanted to let you know.
I’ve only been doing it for three weeks in a row now, but it’s so nice to spend the time thinking of things I love, or am grateful for, or that make me happy. So thank you for the inspiration, and thank you for your wonderful blog.
Wow, Gala, when I saw that Juicy Couture ad I thought “this is SO Gala”! It’s as if Tim Walker has channeled you. Does he read your blog, or what?!
After reading your blog, Miss Gala, I have officially decided to focus more on what makes me happy. I am known to worry a TON, but thinking about the happy parts of my life has really helped! So for this week, what is making me super happy is the fact that I got to have some really wonderful laughs with my father, who is one of my heroes, Tomato Bisque from Noodles (so amazingly good!) with flatbread, making a new friend who is beyond gorgeous inside and out, snuggling in my snuggie, and having the most lovely conversation with one of my literature professors who I adore! She’s just so down to earth, intelligent, and compassionate, it was a breath of fresh air and made me so happy.
I really love that quote at the end!
Things I love:
*Planning a surprise treasure hunt for my friends birthday *Twitter *Justice *Warm weather *Kai Regan – how many people can mix vampires and backstreet boy dance moves???? *School Holidays! *Meeting new people *Experimenting With Photography *Being told I’m pretty :) *Life *Paramore – Brand New Eyes!!
*my adorable calico, Matilda, who is a snuggle bunny *pursuing dreams *being on the precipice of something big *engaging all of my friends to help me reach my goals *the chance & hope that i’ll need to throw a going away soiree in nyc *realizing that the family i’ve created is amazingly supportive and loving *crisp weather that requires heavier blankets!
That site tweaking has definitely paid off, finally everything fits together in IE!
My Things I Love Thursday:
-working so hard to get into my dream college
-boys with plushie lips and sparkly teeth
-affordable but delicious ice cream
-my trusty gray blanket
-making plans with old friends
-michael moore dvds
-my intense super-crush on David Mamet
-this video www.youtube.com/watch?v=_s2a_6…
-making breakfast dates
1. Living in a new town for 2 weeks thus far, & being in love with it!
2. Watching A Hard Day’s Night and swooning over The Beatles. Also using the “cool” british slang words
3. Having amazingly awesome roommates!
4. Being super excited for Lovevolution this weekend in SF.
5. Working on my outfit for Lovevolution!
6. Being inspired in general.
7. Rainbow cupcakes! :)
This week I love my sudden boost of creativity and how it makes me stay up really late and CREAAAAATE!
Yippee! it’s October, my fav month!
I love getting the front seat on the top deck of the bus (made my day when I was 6,still does at 24),
Threadbanger and Decor It Yourself!!!!! Loves it!
Creativity, Creativity.
Green tea.
Deciding to go for a whole new haircut!
Vividly sunny days,
Biffy Clyro, I have a HUGE crush on the bass player, he is like a sexy ginger tomcat.
Planning Halloween outfit allready.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
i’ve been reading ur blog for a while now, and following u on FB as well; but this time, im gonna have to add some things too!
♥ just found out that my dreamed honeymoon is gonna cost less than expected; great news for two little to-be-married not-actually-rich sweeties!
♥ its only 10 days to my wedding day!
and yes, the whole world should dance with joy along with me!!!
through hard times and nervous break-downs, through one-year-long organization and with deep deep love ..
im getting married !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Getting the Love and Sequins podcasts, listening to them all in one day and acting upon all the wonderful advice therein! Thankyou Gala! I’m feeling more positive and productive already :)
Getting excited about teaching design workshops over the next few months, starting tomorrow, eek!
The yummy scent of vanilla in my studio – studio partner must’ve snuck it in somehow
wah, half my comment disappeared – also:
Sending my boyfriend surprises in the post because he lives 250 miles away! Love taking hours over the perfect playlist and drawing silly pictures for him.
The marvelous feeling that October is going to be a goodie :) Love to all xxx
LALALA
my flatmates, ginger pudding, train station life, summer anticipation, internet crushes, paintings, my art history lecturer, my art history lecturer’s cape, explosions, dungarees, excessively figurative language, sleeping starfish style, cute dreams about boys, my grandmothers, beirut, riot grrrl, girl love, new shoes, university, progress in general! x
Reading all the wonderfully happy TILT lists in the comments of this post!
Digital makeovers!
Staying up all night!
Chocolate cookies straight from the oven!
+housemate love ins
+refueling with old friends in a new city
+Panama Dining Hall
+essentialising
+working hard towards goals
+perfect blue skies and warm sun today
+cooking renaissance
+frankie exhibition tomorrow
+peach cider
+giving things I no longer want to people who love them
+standing up for myself
+juicing
+baked custard
This week I truly love 4 things. – Feeling inspired to create art after giving it up years ago. – My best friend on the planet who always makes me feel better and gives the best advice. – The new boy in my life who after only two weeks feels like home which is horrifying and amazing at the same time. – Sobriety, I’m on day 6, I feel better already.
*Deciding that this will be my last year in my unfulfilling, stressful, demotivating job, even though I have no other in perspective! This resolution itself is making me feel better already! Is this crazy? :)
Amazing list as always! I really look forward to Thursdays because I know your posts are going to inspire me. Thanks! :)
* my mister getting an amazing, insane interview for a crazy great job
* students who invent words (“Bork” ?!)
* putting ‘soft paws’ on my cat who now appears to be wearing red press-on nails
* Fall! And the soup/tights/sweaters/cuddling that accompanies it
* taking the first steps in a big, exciting new project
* free museum hook ups (dinner and a speaker and a private showing oh my!)
* meeting the mister’s family in two weeks!
I know you’ll love this:
“Today, I noticed a book about unicorns in the non-fiction section of the library. I knew it. MLIA.”
found here: mylifeisaverage.com/
Things I love this week:
-Bruce Springsteen song, ‘Cross My Heart’ that I never thought I’d like even though I’m a big fan of his.
-Chocolate cake
-Talking to my mom on the phone
-Deciding to finally take that next step and move towards getting my business started.
-Custom vinyl stickers
-New blogs I discovered like this one.
~my excellent dad buying me boxes full of double chocolate muffins (my favourite) for no apparent reason
~Rebuilt by Humans, to which I am now addicted
~cute boys who give you their numbers on buses
~the bus driver who let me and a few others on in the rain, even though he wasn’t in service (I spend a lot of my time on buses)
~learning to drive
~studying Dracula!
~Fame, not as good as the original perhaps but I was still dancing in my seat (and out of it)
~the vet who treated my friends sick parrot at a reduced cost because he couldn’t afford the bills (its feathers are coming back woot!)
~writing this list and realising quite how awesome people are
xxx
- tried out for a musical – cute boys who are impossible to read – good books – reading shakespeare for the gazzillionth time – new roommate and a new kitten (Geppetto!) – quitting smoking & bad habits
Just reading your list makes me happy, Gala! :)
-Apron parties
My BFF had her b-day party over the weekend and everyone had to wear an apron. It’s so handy when you’re drunkenly snacking on things. Perfect place to wipe your hands. And dancing in one is actually quite fun! :)
-Bravery
I got to see the Cuteboy that I’ve been getting to know, and we had a lovely time at the party. Though I was too nervous to ask him in person, I e-mailed him the next day and asked if he wanted to hang out, just the two of us, sometime. I probably wouldn’t have been able to do that a year ago. (an he said yes, btw!!!)
-Really long phone calls
Despite being tired from the weekend, He and I talked for 3 hours on Monday night. I don’t remember the last time I was on the phone that long. :)
-Relationship maturity
I’m impressed with how I’m handling the situation with Cuteboy. I don’t need to have a “boyfriend” but I’m happy to have the company. And I’m pretty sure he feels similarly. This is very very good for me. :)
-Improved Podcast Audio
The Audio for my podcast has been the bane of my existence since February. Constant frustration over Volume and quality. (we are across the country from each other and usually record via Skype) My partner and I FINALLY figured out how to record it so it sounds good. *sigh of relief
-Jojoba Oil and Melatonin
YOU WEREN’T KIDDING! I had really bad beard rash on my face (too much making out…) so I went and bought some Jojoba oil to see if that would help. My skin feels FAB! and The Melatonin is amazing! I have issues relaxing when I go to bed. a half tablet calms me right down. I’m excited to see how it works on my jet lag when I go on my trip in 9 days! :) (Thanks for the tips!!)
-Enjoying life
I’m really comfortable with things right now. It’s very nice.
p.s. I love that picture of the starry bed. It gave me an idea for when I get my studio in NYC! :)
BEING ALIVE DESPITE THE WRATH TYPHOON “ONDOY” IMPORTED:
to our home, to our village, to our barangay, to our City……….
to the whole Philippines.
I’ve had a not so good week so this will help cheer me up!
1. Soccer games on thursday
2. Sexy boys(and girls!) who play soccer
3. My new tattoo & the fact its purple.
4. Scandinavian murder-mysteries
5. Planning my Halloween costume
I love spendin the whole day revamping my closet. I got my sewing machine back, and I have a stack of clothes tha I’ve been fixing. Whether it’s hemming a skirt or making belts and bracelets out of fabric scraps. I love feeling crafty and as if I have a whole new wardrobe.
+ falling asleep and waking up to a cute face every day + the smell of fall + pumpkin pancakes & pumpkin cheesecake + curly hair + finding a dress i forgot i have + the new swellers album + making plans for fun dates + love notes + turning on the furnace +
Phnotoshop brushes, new make-up, surrendering to M.A.C’s Snob after it’s no longer that trendy, tv shows’ season premieres, Polyvore, taking long walks, eating healthy food, cups and cups of tea, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, motivational songs, organizing my closet, spring [I’m in the Southern hemisphere].
birthday nights out – cooking epic pasta bakes instead of just banging a pizza in the oven – feeling all virtuous after drinking my recommended 8 glasses of water a day! – doing uni work in advance and not having to worry about it the night before it’s due in – blatantly sleeping during philosophy lectures and the lecturer just not caring – bumping into acquaintances on nights out and having random chit-chat – the new Carlos Ruiz Zafon book (so delightfully melodramatic and cheesy, loooove!) – dancing to motown classics – finally working out how to style my new haircut – stomping around town in patent dr martens and minidresses – sunglasses – autumn weather – drinking coffee & listening to love and sequins on the bus – making seasonal mix cds – writing birthday limericks for friends and getting super carried away decorating the envolope of their card – catching up with my sister over sushi and appletizer – knowing i have the day off tomorrow – lancome definicils mascara, omg – ridiculous, oversized plastic jewellery – going mad in the sweet-shop & buying enough candy to put a person in a sugar coma every day for the rest of their life – dark blue sparkly nails – fair-isle knitted scarves – new pens – making new friends and not feeling like a total social failure at uni anymore – having an amazing family and network of friends
My Things I Love Thursday:
- My Dt Project: I’m making a cloche hat and I’ve found a lovely milliner who’s gonna show me the ropes. EEK!
- Theatre Company: I got the dates to apply for costume girl for my local theatre company. I’m giving up a full week of my holidays for it but I say who cares because last time I went it was amazing. Fingers crossed I get accepted
- Parties: There have been parties left, right and centre and despite my lack of sleep I’m having so much fun dancing nights away with friends.
-Lemon Tea: When I’m stuck in school a cuppa in my Michael McIntyre mug cheers me up no end
~the beatles!!! especially ‘let it be’ and ‘revolver’, as well as beatles rock band
~my friend’s black tie 40s party this weekend
~green tea
~night queen incense
~my snuggly purple sweater
~the chilly weather
~vegan recipes
~linda mccartney
~pumpkin spice lattes
Today is Lily’s 2nd birthday. That’s number one on our TILT list. :)
Is still thursday around here!
I made my TiLT in a (very bad quality) video www.youtube.com/watch?v=EOrLAB… haha I was bored!
Coffee, Book Army, pork chops, October!, orange sweaters, mint chocolate chip ice cream, stars, pepperoni, ice tea, reading the police report (So Funny!), deer, leaves changing color, cool evenings.
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1. knowing what I want
2. sleeping in my bed tonight
3. spending the weekend in Berlin
4. Hamburg
5. meeting an old friend
6. phone calls from my cute one which chear me up immediately
knee-high stockings, garters, ruffles, my coffee table covered in color-coded magazine cut-outs waiting to be made into an inspiration board, quitting my serving job and getting my hours at my new better job doubled, doing things way ahead of deadlines, having to stand on the crowded bus and talk to strangers, when baristas call me by name, peoplewatching on the third really cold day of the year and seeing the odd transitional wear: everything from flip-flops and leggings to chic blazers and winter scarves, saying “hello sir!” to smiling guyfriends on bicycles and thus feeling like we live in a 19th century village, people that hold doors, dealing with all the red tape my university is sending my way with a smile and not giving up.
TiLT: – so many people reguarly posting comments!!! – KALEEN – yes!! i am curious about the dish too….. – woah its already 11.21am!! time flies when your working hard..then have a quick sneak at ICING lol.. – my little brother being home from uni – being able to nick my brothers new music.. – my sisters birthday and her really liking the present i got her.. lots of chi chi makeup!! – cardholders sale at farmers.. – my bf being really, truely excited to have a “our future” talk and not just because we are buying a picnic lunch from his favourite cafe haha. – discovering lite cookies and cream icecream.. yum! – katchafire – summer is coming!! – kinda dissappointed with first announcement for the Big Day Out.. but my attention has now be turned to homegrown concert.. to which I have never been before.. hmm.. could be the go! – my friend getting a puppy!! endles fun! – my 700g loss at weightwatchers.. despite having a few drinks and a bakery lunch on sunday.
* I love that im getting to know my big brother. I just met him two months ago. ...We share the same Dad and he died a month before I was born and my mom and my brother never stayed in touch..but i recently found him thankss to myspace and we are getting super close! Im so thankful. And while Im getting to know him, I am also learnin about my father which has meant so much to me. yay! *pumpkin spice lattes *public libraries and comfy chairs *Baroque style *getting my hours back at work and actually being able to put money in savings *riding on my bros Harley and also in an old jeep with the top off. soon it will be too cold *incense
Oh, so much love! THIS is what I love! And all the rest you can see on www.jasminumrex.blogspot.com!
Wow gala you find the best pictures! Where did you get the one with the stars? It is so beautiful!
1. Breathtakingly beautiful morning skies, watching this reminder of how magical the world around me is as I’m going in to work is a good way of starting my day.
2. Friends getting into contact just as I’ve been thinking of them and in one case at the very moment I most needed a pick-me-up this week!
3. Having a full day of inspiration at work!
4. Spontaneously going for drinks with my brother and his lovely girlfriend.
5. Strong winds rushing around me, they instantly make me smile.
6. Lighting this autumn’s first candles in my window.
+ Taking time out for me.
+ Making new friends.
+ Freebies from freshers week.
+ Talks with my mum.
+ Catching up with old school friends.
+ Feeling motivated; joining gyms, applying for jobs, starting a blog (!).
+ Affirmations, they really make a difference.
+ Autumn, undoubtedly my favourite season.
+ Starbucks caramel hot chocolate.
+ Colour coordinating my wardrobe.
+ Eating healthier & feeling better for it.
+ Inspiration, particularly from iCiNG of course.
+ The fact my best friends baby is due in five weeks!
My TiLT:
Fall. The best season of all. Smells awesome.
Seeing my cousin again. It has been way too long.
My girlfriend. She is really great.
Halloween anticipation. One of the best holidays ever created.
My mom. The strongest, bravest person I know.
Party planning. Its gonna be totally insane!
Getting everything organized again. The past little while has been hectic but I’m back!
TiLT. It is so nice to remember that even after such a hard week, my life is amazing!
Aww cute I bet you miss his dog just as much as the boy, huh? :]