Hamburgers in the Park

i'll be updating more often, promise.

2012-05-16T14:17:00.001-04:00

Whoa. It's been a while. Since my last post, I've moved to New Haven... twice. I still work at Urban Outfitters as a manager & I still am broke. story of my life. I hate typing. pictures :

2011-06-07T21:03:00.002-04:00

I AM THE BEST AT TIE-DYE

random room photos.

I need more daily posts, like this.

2011-06-07T20:54:00.002-04:00

Ate lunch with Stefanie, then hung out around the beach all day. I'm so stoked for this weather.

I had pineapple rice. it was delicious.

Pierce The Veil — “Caraphernelia”

2011-04-25T20:28:00.000-04:00

2011-04-19T08:42:00.000-04:00

"To be loved means to be recognized as existing."

-Thich Nhat Hanh

clear the coast

2011-04-19T00:38:00.004-04:00

I really believe that people underestimate the effect they have on others. And I don't necessarily mean 'effect' in a negative way. For example, I'm a manager. In a retail store. Manager. Retail. Seriously. Retail sucks, but I'll get into that another day. People who work in retail know it's a temporary and quick way to get some cash money. No one cares about retail. No one thinks working in retail is that important. People are quitting without any notice or I have associates calling out with a 'cold' or associates that don't show up or whatever. Do you ever notice how the people that actually show up, don't call out, or whatever never get the appreciation they deserve? Well lately I've been making sure I let my associates know I appreciate them. I sound like such a goober when I talk to them, but I'm hoping they appreciate me appreciating them. or whatever.

So appreciation. I talked to the first boyfriend I ever had tonight. We haven't talked in about a year or so. We kept in touch because we were such good friends. No hard feelings. Only feelings of friendship love. His sister was my bff in high school. I don't know why we don't talk anymore, it kinda makes me sad. Anyway, so I talked to my old BF. I don't think anyone knows how much I appreciate him and his friendship. Like, he's the only person I still talk to from my high school days. He may be in the marines & married, but he hasn't changed like everyone else has. I think thats awesome. I tip my hat to you sir.

I'm not appreciating my dog right now though. She's hogging my bed.

skin + atmophere

2011-04-13T02:08:00.000-04:00

fancy pens.

2011-03-29T10:23:00.004-04:00

I wish I could travel for a living. I'm currently in Washington DC, staying with my mother in her hotel for work. It's a nice hotel, we come here every year at the same time. This is why I fell in love with DC.

Anyway back to travel... I think it would be so much fun to travel and explore new areas and people watch. I love to people watch. I'm in the lobby and a family walked by. A grandmother, father, 2 daughters. the grandmother is very old and feeble looking and she tried to get the 2 small girls to look at "magazines" (magazines being fliers for attractions around the area). The girls, about 5-ish, obviously did not want these "magazines" and the grandmother continued to hand them flier after flier. hilarious.

I'm allergic to something. Me? Allergic? impossible. at least I thought it was impossible. I've never had any issues! I would literally roll around poison ivy knowing I couldn't get it. My brother has all the allergies. I'm itching like a crack fiend and its no fun.

I love conferences. I mean who doesn't love gatherings of people? This conference is different though. These are actuaries. you know, those 401k / pension plan people. Yeah, those people. The most interesting of people. The kind that tend to be a bit socially awkward, trying to look their best, but completely failing. I went to the bar last night, alone. people watching. I saw little groups of people all getting to know each other. Fondling their name tags, conversing through their empty beer and wine glasses. Courage juice.

Conferences always mean mom brings home treasures. Lots of treasures. Little plastic treasures printed with logos of boring companies. Oh, and pens, lots of pens. Each one trying to look/feel/write better than the other. Companies compete with their pens. Its like a giant cock fight for people who really don't care.

Housekeeping is in my room now, thats why I'm in the lobby. I really need to change out of this skirt I'm wearing. uncomfortable. I need to step out of this blazer. I like dressing up. I only went to breakfast this morning and I made sure to fit in. blazer, skirt, professional attire. we have free breakfast. thank you mom for traveling so much.

Sia — "I'm In Here"

2011-02-26T20:08:00.000-05:00

parking.

2011-02-23T22:31:00.003-05:00

reassured

2011-02-23T22:30:00.002-05:00

martha's baking, oh, and wine.

2011-02-23T22:25:00.003-05:00

a few days later...

ice ice, baby

2011-02-23T22:13:00.003-05:00

because i watched this recently...

2011-02-09T12:03:00.002-05:00

hilarioussss.

2011-02-05T11:32:00.001-05:00

SUPAKITCH & KORALIE - VÄRLDSKULTUR MUSEET GÖTEBORG from elr°y on Vimeo.

cookies

2011-01-31T14:59:00.002-05:00

I LOVE TO BAKE, but I'm not that great. So I had some time this morning so I decided to work on some cookies from scratch :) They turned out so much better than I was expecting. I made some homemade icing & decorated them, more pictures later, the recipes I used are at the bottom!

[Cookies & Icing (I used honey instead of corn syrup!)]

aftermath

2011-01-30T22:57:00.003-05:00

puppies and coworkers

2011-01-28T14:04:00.004-05:00

snow snow snow

2011-01-28T13:56:00.002-05:00

my area/place/street/town...

new haven in snow

2011-01-28T13:49:00.002-05:00

all week.

sneak peek-a-boo

2011-01-26T19:31:00.003-05:00

my shelves! polaroids! my calendar & a postcard! whoa!

miyas forever

2011-01-25T22:26:00.002-05:00

the best sushi you will ever eat.
miyassushi.com!!!

love love love

2011-01-25T17:32:00.003-05:00

okay, so valentines day is three weeks away and i've been noticing a lot of fun accessories & stuff around the internet. I don't really celebrate this 'holiday', but I wanted to post a few of my favorite pieces :))

Facets Lovebird Stud Earrings by Marc by Marc Jacobs, Classic Q Little Ukita by Marc by Marc Jacobs, ASOS Heart Jacquard Cardigan, Lola Eau de Parfum by Marc Jacobs, Philosophy Falling In Love Spray Fragrance, Reformed Rose Dress @ UO, Chiffon-Bow Sandal by Giuseppe Zanotti

let me in

2011-01-16T16:19:00.001-05:00

opps

2011-01-16T15:47:00.002-05:00

"oops" || appropriated digital video || 2009 || concept by Billy Rennekamp

// http://j.mp/oops-about

// http://billyrennekamp.com

A winner of the 2010 Vimeo Awards! http://vimeo.com/awards/about

Official Selection of the 2011 Sundance Film Festival! http://bit.ly/sundance2011