Jemibook

Nebraska for Valentine's Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Jemibook) — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 04:02:00 +0000

So I just spent the last four days with the boy that has been lighting up my life from afar for the past 6 months. This was his second visit here and so much more magical than the first visit. We talk to each other every single day and skype a few days a week for nearly the whole night so we feel like we are together all the time. But actually being together is a whole other ball-game for us. Whenever we are together he just makes me laugh and smile non-stop - we are super silly together, and not afraid to joke about gross things to each other as well, we are so comfortable with one another. We are romantic-soul-mates in my eye, [I specify because I have bf-wifey-soul-mate that I would do disservice if I didn't note the difference.] and this was ever more true this time than ever.

We decided that he would come kind of on a whim. We had planned on going to Austin this month to check out the place and see if we would like to possibly move there later this year - but we both got our tax returns a bit later than anticipated so we weren't able to get decently priced tickets in time. But I knew I couldn't go 3 months without seeing him so we both chipped in and paid for half a ticket for him to get his little tush here.

When the day arrived I took the hour-long subway ride to JFK and tried to surprise him at the airport but failed and met him at the subway stop to Manhattan.

The above picture was from the subway ride back. I smooched on him and we headed back to my house to drop off things and eat carrot dogs. We hung out for a few hours naked and then got ready to go to MoMo's to meet up with Brit and Benzie for dinner.

As you can see we were swagged out. I wore a new cardigan and he wore a fancy suit-ish ensemble.

I was drooling a bit.

Dinner was deeeelish - Benzie treated all of us to yummy food while his dungeon master also was there and talked into his ear. Benzie hired Nebraska to work on a project he just started so they also nerd-talked about that as well, as Brit and I caught up.

The next day was VALENTINE's DAY - and I was excited - Nebraska had already given me all of my gifts via the postal service and made me open up all of them the moment he got to the house. ALL of the gifts were so amazing and so perfectly me - I've never dated a guy who knew my tastes so exactly and knew what to get me that would make me squeal! Among one special item that I won't disclose he also gifted me with fun target tights, a handmade valentine [that he was quite proud of] a copy of a magazine simply because it had this awesome neon fashion editorial in it, and the most amazing NEON!!! yellow satchel! I have been freaking out about it all week since he gave it to me - and promptly switched from my green Cambridge satchel to the neon one... ooh god is it sooo good!

We also exchanged notebooks. [Story behind notebooks: when he came here last time we decided to keep little mini moleskine notebooks for each other about how we felt about one another and different things we did on the days together. We decided to keep the tradition going (and just have a keepsake) and we each kept a bigger moleskine notebook and tried to write in it once a day for all of the days we were apart about all sorts of things, we did some of the same writing prompts, and he drew tons of comics in the one he made for me, I tucked in little stubs and fun stickers.] This was something I was also excited to finally receive, he had shown me little pieces over skype for the past two months .

I felt like the worst girlfriend though - I had special ordered his gift but was unable to finish personalizing it before he got here - as I was SUPER busy with work and birthday stuff to finally finish it. So I decided to save it and send it when I could properly do it justice - especially after all of the amazing that he gifted me with.

We went out to Brunch in Williamsburg and started the day off delicious! Then headed out for some non-stop-shopping!

Nintendo World for video gaming, pokemon fails, and World's Largest Tri-Force.

H&M where I spent way too much money on sexy panties for the b.f. [I wanted to get him the David Beckham panties], but I also found another satchel [in white] to add to my collection [seriously want them in all colors and sizes!]. He picked up some choices items to add to his closet as well.

Headed to Sephorah where I picked up some essentials and we got some cologne samples for him to try out. Then to Barnes 'n Noble where he found a copy of the book that just came out that he did work in! We saw his name in the credits and his work in the book - it was all so neat. We are both published in books now - way to go us!

Pee break at Starbucks and then picked up some groceries at Whole Foods for a delicious home-made dinner by Nebraska. Everything he's ever made me was so professional and delicious. I've never dated a guy that cooking came to effortlessly for. I'm sure it doesn't hurt that he has worked in the industry previously before as well. We had yummy vegan burritos for Valentine's Dinner while watching 'Puss in Boots' which was kind of funny.

The following day Nebraska made us breakfast. Eggs inside of a green pepper baby with fakin' on the side.

Nebraska wanted to go to ikea after watching an episode of 30 Rock earlier in the week since he had never been so I took him on the scenic route [via Ferry] to the ikea. It was our first time in a boat together - and maybe his first real boat ride as well. It was kind of overcast that day but it was quite romantic taking the Ferry there - also it was empty on board too.

Here he is testing out the chair with his name.

Us testing out the mirrors. I'm wearing an outfit I picked out special for V-Day but ended up saving for this day instead.

Couldn't leave ikea without treating my boo to some Ikea cuisine. He had the signature Swedish meatballs and scarfed it down. We picked up a bunch of things, including new sheets for both of our houses, and some art supplies holders for his place. We passed the ikea-test and picked out a bunch of the same living spaces together and put some ideas in our head of what we would like our future place to look like.

Made a last-stop at Kid Robot for him to pick up some toys for his sister's upcoming birthday and some notepads for drawing, doodling, and devising ideas with.

Decided to make dinner and headed over to the Japanese market near my work to get some cheap delights - we also found that they started supplying Bento boxes and supplies and we both share a weakness for bentos so we both picked up our own and decided to get back into the cuteness that is bento-making.

He helped me with a project I am doing for work and then we passed out.

The last day I let him sleep in and picked up breakfast and treated him to breakfast in bed. We lounged around and I helped pack his bag. We bought plane tickets for him to come back in April for my Zine Fest and then decided to just book our Austin trip to happen right after that. So we will fly together!! I am excited about that because I was pretty anxious about flying again after all of my panic attacks last year. So we also booked our flight to Austin, now I just have to buy my returning ticket in a month or so. But it is finally happening!

*disclaimer : I'm not turning into a chub baby yet - I just need new bras that don't dig into my sides*

We ordered a car to come get him at my house so he wouldn't have to deal with the mess of subway stuff and he was headed back to his home.

I miss him much already, I was sad when I got home today and realized he wasn't going to be in my room when I got there. Thankfully I don't feel sad about our distance as much as I have in other long distance relationships - it wouldn't feel worth it to me if I was always sad. I'm so thankful to be with someone that always makes me smile.

One of my favorite moments while he was here was while we were on the subway we were joking around and talking about who knows what but as the subway pulled to a stop this girl who was sitting across from us took the time before she hurried off to tell us that she thought we were such a cute couple. Which always makes us smile even more, that someone would go out of their way to say something so randomly sweet like that to strangers. It happened to us 3 other times when he was here the first time. So I guess it means that New York approves. And you know if we can make it here we can make it anywhere!

Countdown to Nebraska!

noreply@blogger.com (Jemibook) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:20:00 +0000

In exactly one week from today I will be taking the subway down to JFK to go pick up my silly boy! He will be here for Valentine's Day and we have two months worth of kissing and holding hands to make up for. Super excited! I never thought I would be one to be able to handle a long distance relationship - but I realized that it was because I was never with people who were willing to put the time into it. He is amazing and always makes me feel special and I haven't once felt sad about us or him during the last 6 months of us talking, it is pretty spectacular.

Brooklyn Inspired.

noreply@blogger.com (Jemibook) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:45:00 +0000

Made by Hand / No 2 The Knife Maker from Made by Hand on Vimeo.

An inspiring video on the artisan movement in Brooklyn - specifically this guy making hand-made knives which is pretty amazing. There are so many inspiring videos like this lately of people doing it on their own here in Brooklyn - it is amazing to be around all of this creative energy on the daily.

January in Photobooth

noreply@blogger.com (Jemibook) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:00:00 +0000

Just a little bit of a switch-up. . . nothing too crazy.

Sleigh Bells in January?

noreply@blogger.com (Jemibook) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:13:00 +0000

Comeback Kid by Sleigh Bells

New track from Sleigh Bells. What do you guys think?

A reminder :

noreply@blogger.com (Jemibook) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 03:55:00 +0000

Girl Walk // All Day: Chapter 3 from Girl Walk // All Day on Vimeo.

Keep on being creative New York - it's inspiring!

Camera Lust.

noreply@blogger.com (Jemibook) — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:58:00 +0000

Now this is my idea of a perfect digital camera. The body of a point and shoot with the ability to replace the lenses with big sexy alternatives. Birthday present anyone?

Sony Alpha NEX - $699

Vitamix

noreply@blogger.com (Jemibook) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:50:00 +0000

I have been coveting the Vitamix Blender since way back in 2008 when I learned of its superior quality. Another happy customer 'The Veg Mom' recently purchased one after going through two other blenders while making her daily green smoothies and her enthusiasm makes me want to splurge even more.

Vitamix $449

Unif Hellbound

noreply@blogger.com (Jemibook) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 03:33:00 +0000

Supposedly the most comfortable Platform out on the market. [6 inches of heel and 3 inches of platform, also comes with optional tie-dye laces!] Only $240 bones @ Solestruck.

Mulberry Spring 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Jemibook) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 14:41:00 +0000

May I please have these amazing yellow platform wedges to add to my collection.

2011 in Photobooth.

noreply@blogger.com (Jemibook) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:51:00 +0000

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

New Year New Style Direction?

noreply@blogger.com (Jemibook) — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:59:00 +0000

Lately I've been jonsin' to change up my style.

Last year I went for a more casual look then this Fall I was going for a woodland creature vibe.

Now I'm aiming to go more Avant-garde / goth / futuristic / neon look.

Here are some inspiration pics I have been purusing over.

It's the New year.

noreply@blogger.com (Jemibook) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 04:41:00 +0000

Dudes I know I have been slacking on the blog front.

But I have been steadfast as always over on my tumblr. jemibook.tumblr.com [I have been using it for almost three years now - I usually post outfit photos everyday on there and have a new 'instagram-like'

app I've been using as well to take more daily photos]

My new years was nothing special - but I wanted it that way so nothing bad could happen. I went to sleep at 12 while listening to third eye blind.

I thought about doing resolutions. I don't have good luck with them - so I usually try not to do them. But something that I have been wanting to do - and I've noticed from the other blogs that I follow and enjoy is smiling!

It's kind of simple and silly but I tend to have a more serious face for my default face and people think that I'm upset or mad or something. Some of the blogs I follow really make me smile when I see these girls great smiles. [examples below]

[Yours Truly -probably my biggest inspiration for this - her smile is so darling!]

I thought about doing a project - maybe a 365 smile photo each day. I've never tried one of those 365 projects so it would be interesting to see if I could do it.

What do you guys think? Do you have any strange resolutions this year?

Obsession : Canvas Totes

noreply@blogger.com (Jemibook) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 01:41:00 +0000

There is something so basic and simple about Canvas Totes that appeal to me. Whenever I see them on the street and in stores I want to buy them all up! My favorites are the kind with great screen prints and designs. I used my last one from Donna Wilson until its death this summer and have been searching for a new one, here are a few I like on etsy!

Blue Drops Screenprinted Tote

Pizza Slice Screenprinted Tote

Night Moon Screenprinted Tote

PLASTIC BAGS are STUPID

Sleepy Panda Tote

Mustache Collection Tote Bag

Lil' Mr. Whale Canvas Tote Bag

Karl Lagerfeld Tote Bag

Neutral Milk Hotel's Aeroplane Over The Sea tote bag

Lost Keys Tote Bag

is it a weekend day today bag

State-By-Food Tote Bag

and who can do without their very own Ryan Gosling tote-bag!

My Year in Video!

noreply@blogger.com (Jemibook) — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 13:55:00 +0000

So here is the video I put together of everything that I did this year [ that I have video of]. Yes I used a Katy Perry song for the video this year. #1 because I couldn't find a song that I liked better that represented the year and #2 because it will probably always remind me of this year since it was played so much at so many events. The year was a whirlwind that is for sure. With lots of visitors and new people to help make my life brighter! 2011 turned out to be a pretty great year - and I can't wait for all that 2012 will bring! If you want to see my video from last year click here!

Hope everyone has a great holiday!

My Year in Review [2011]

noreply@blogger.com (Jemibook) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 02:47:00 +0000

Describe 2011 with 3 words:

recovery, reinvent, relearn

Which concerts did you visit in 2011?

Sufjan Stevens

Where do you live now?

Bushwick - Brooklyn, NY

What happened on your birthday?

This video pretty much sums up what happened on my birthday. Benzie surprised me with my Bryanties and Wife [before they both moved here!] and all of these adventures all day long!

What was your favorite moment in 2011?

There were a few different ones, but when I was sitting on the subway and realized I no longer was afraid of having a panic attack that was pretty liberating. It was nice to start feeling independent once again.

Which one was your favorite month?

September for sure. My wife finally moved here, Bryant had moved a month or so before and we re-started $hit Yeah Girl! Went to the best show of my life for Kish's Birthday [ Sufjan Stevens]. Lots of bonding - soaking up all the summer-sun and just enjoying life!

Most influential people in 2011?

Benzie for sure. Without his constant patience for my schnanigans and all of my ridiculousness I don't know where I would turn in my time of need. He is one of the hardest working individuals I've ever met - and he is always doing more and more to exceed his life expectations. He's my best friend and the only person who knows me better than I know myself. He is also the only other person who would get excited about watching the whole 'Look who's talking now' trilogy!

Troy has been a lifeboat many times this year [I didn't know if I should put him in this spot or the 'new friends' spot.] But he has been influential to my well being a lot this year. We've been on a bunch of adventures - he's shown me around town - introduced me to a lot of fun dance parties I've become obsessed with. Is always the voice of reason when all I wanted to do was party - and he's taken care of me when I fall asleep on the subway after a long night of partying. He became part of our small circle and I'm glad the internet brought us together!

Bryanties and The Wife : Without those two I am sure I would always look like the most reckless foolish person of our bunch - but they keep me from the title. Thankfully! But no really. They are always there to try and cheer me up and work on projects - and be creative with. They are the two most creative people I know and I am always inspired by both of them.

Did you find new friends?

Mike - We met in a strange way, and it worked out really well between us. We bonded over our love for Limp Bizkit when everyone hates - dance parties all night in Philly and random road-trips in the middle of the day.

Nebraska - Technically we've known of each other since 2007 - but it took tumblr and a random message I sent one day for us to meet in person. He is the goofiest person I know and always makes me laugh. We play pokemon together over skype and make a million plans for the future. He's my golden boy and I'm glad I waited so long before I decided to give my heart out again.

Do you regret something?

It makes me sad to say that this section has been easy for me to fill out for the past few years but honestly I don't have any regrets for this year. It all happened the way it did to make me be in the head-space I currently am in - which is something I wouldn't change for the world!

Did your life change in 2011?

Oh yes, I started the year pretty much with no social life and staying home all the time or binge-drinking out at bars in williamsburg. Once I got a job at Buffalo Exchange I found my independence again, then Bryanties moved here and he sparked my musical inspiration with $hit Yeah Girl. The wife arrived soon after and we finally made one of our life goals complete - being room-mates! I quit/grew tired of bad habits I had been partaking in for years now [binge-drinking and serial dating] and started to mellow the fuck out and since then everything has been falling into place. I can finally see the goals I've wanted for years in the distant future. It's been an intense year that's for sure!

Did you find a new job?

Yes, I work Buffalo Exchange with the most fun co-workers ever!

Are you happy that 2011 is over soon?.

Yes, only because I can't wait to see what 2012 has for me - 2011 wasn't the worst though.

Have you already made plans for traveling in 2012?

Yes! Nebraska and I are planning on going to Austin,TX for a little vacation, and I plan on going to Lincoln, NE to visit and for his sister's wedding - we're going to look so dapper together!

Best book you read in 2011?

The Hunger Games Trilogy!

Best films you saw in 2011?

Drive

Blue Valentine

Crazy, Stupid, Love

Like Crazy

Melancholia

5 Musicians you listened to in 2011 too much!

Lady Gaga [every year it seems]

Sufjan Stevens

Emily Haines & The Soft Skeleton

Dead Man's Bones

Katy Perry

What were you doing at new years eve last year at 23.59?

Looked like this and went to a loft party and was super depressed.

How are you gonna celebrate new years this year?

I believe we are all going to go to Benzie's house and hanging out for the ball-drop and then who knows what?

What are you looking forward to in 2012?

Oh geez, so much. Hanging out with my friends here in Brooklyn, working on projects, finishing up zine ideas, reading loads of books and zines, Seeing Nebraska, going on trips, having visitors.

What do you want to change in 2012?

For plane tickets to not cost a million dollars..But I guess to continue to be more active - possibly become more active in the zine community.

What are you NOT looking forward to in 2012?

Potentially having to say goodbye to friends.

Are you planning on having any kids in 2012?

Not on the agenda - unless it is a fur baby.

One Picture From every Month :

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

Here are my Reviews of 2008 and 2009 and 2010

What I did Today - Work Stuff

noreply@blogger.com (Jemibook) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:33:00 +0000

So today on my day off I slept in for the first time in a few weeks probably. Woke up around 11 and started on homework for my job. We are required to do these Trend Reports so that we can learn more about certain brands so we can price them correctly when people bring them across the counter. When I had my review a few weeks ago my manager asked me to do a specific one on all of what we call the 'bread & butter' brands we get a lot in our store. I.e. H&M / Converse / Banana Republic / Gap / Free People / JCrew / Urban Outfitters. I tend to get really detailed when I do my trend reports because I want to be as thorough as possible with each brand/trend. So I have to wait until I have enough time and energy to sit down and properly flesh out all of the information.

A lot happened in the past few weeks so I was forced to do it all today. Which is not fun - let me tell you. You would think that window shopping online all day would be awesome. But it isn't the most fun when you are looking for what the clothing labels look like, why they are priced this way, how many different lines are available - and what the prices are for all of these things. Needless to say I've had a headache most of the day and that's even after I tried to soothe my brain with some Ryan Gosling courtesy of 'The March of Ides' film I slipped in during a break I gave myself after I finished most of the above collages.

Some things that may be of use to anyone that doesn't work as a Buyer at Buffalo Exchange:

The H&M 'Divided' lines are geared toward juniors - and have most of the younger 'trendy' items. H&M with the silver tags are what they call their modern collection for business wear. Their L.O.G.G. line is their 'American eagle rip-off' and usually has a larger percentage of natural fibers in the clothing. They currently are doing a line for 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' and a "Conscious Collection" which features items that use organic fibers.

One of the most interesting things I found out today when I called and talked to a Representative at Converse is that their 'One Star' diffusion brand with Target shoes are 'true to size' and that the ones on the converse website are usually a 1/2 size bigger. They also mentioned that other than Target they don't have any other lines outside of the converse stores, but you can find some of their older shoes on websites like zappos.com

Obsession : Infusion

noreply@blogger.com (Jemibook) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:26:00 +0000

So I don't remember exactly how I discovered 'Infusion' but once I did I was hooked. I am always on the hunt for that perfect bag that I will use until its death and Infusion's high quality bags are right in the arena for the quality and type of bag that is right up my alley. Take a peek at the bags below :

Organic Natural Canvas Rucksack [$162]

Another variation on the above Rucksack

[ I really love all the natural fabrics she uses for construction]

The Day Pack [$110]

2-Tone Tote in Hemp Denim and Wool [$105]

Pintuck Zip in Hemp/Organic Cotton Corduroy [$28]

Pencil Pouch in Herringbone Wool and Leather [$28]

Here is a little about me on the designer Abby Meadow taken from her etsy page :

infusion is my line of sustainably made bags and other textile items. Everything is designed and constructed by myself, Abby Meadow, here at my home studio on the beautiful coast of Oregon.

I love all things natural In my work, I strive to create durable and long lasting items that are both functional and beautiful. I use natural, organic, sustainable and recycled fibers and fabrics. In my own life, I make every effort to be kind and gentle to the earth and to the life forms that live here. I am attracted to what appeals to my body as the life form that it is. Nature is Life. Life is natural. Natural is beautiful.

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Not only does she make these beautiful bags, totes, and clutches she also writes about her daily life on her blog - posting progress shots of her bags and around the house shots of her studio and garden two of my favorite things.

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One day I hope to own one of her beautiful bags and use it especially when I am tromping around in the woods on a camping trip with Nebraska - that would be my ideal!

Abbey's Blog : http://infusionfibers.wordpress.com

Infusion Etsy : http://www.etsy.com/shop/infusion

This day in Jemi-History

noreply@blogger.com (Jemibook) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:59:00 +0000

So I decided to pull through my Flickr history and see what I was doing on this day in the past here is what came up :

In 2007 I was working on props for my very first Jemibook show. These ended up being the rainbow 3d glasses I created for everyone to wear while watching my show in the park.

In 2008 I enjoyed this platter of sashimi with Brandon Sweet - it was the first time that I had eaten meat since April of that year when I had gone raw.

In 2009 I wore this to a 'were all couples' party over in St. Paul. Ended up leaving in the middle of a game we were all playing because I drank too much wine way too fast.

Today I am just going off to work and then celebrating because it is technically my Friday and I have the next two days off and I'm going to be able to go and see Bryanties!

10 Things I Love.

noreply@blogger.com (Jemibook) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:10:00 +0000

1. Being able to shoot Polaroid-like pictures again and not paying a million dollars for film. Now if only I could find one of these for $5 in a thrift store - I would be set!

2. Teas! One of my dreams is to have a full cabinet with different types of teas at my disposal [ this goes along with my other life goals to have a pup and a garden]. I saw this tea come up on tumblr and am curious where to get one for myself!

3.All of the amazing glittery knickers at TopShop when I visited the other day.

4. String lights to make everything a bit more moody and special.

5. Moleskine projects with Nebraska that get me excited for all of the keepsakes we are creating for one another.

6. Zines! I just finished reading Culture Slut #25 and really loved it. Starting on the two comics that I picked up two weekends ago and they have been keeping me smiling.

7. Mood Rings - I used to never leave the house without one of my mood rings on - I would wear them until they were breaking or staining my finger green wherever it sat. I've lost all of my old ones and need new ones now but where to get them?

8. Everything Ryan Gosling does minus Eva Mendes.

9. Pokemon - Nebraska left a gameboy and Pokemon Red for me to play again - it has been over a decade since I was addicted to Pokemon with my brother - it will be fun to re-live it all! I picked Bulbasaur !

10. Big Huge Hair Bows.

Style

noreply@blogger.com (Jemibook) — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 15:01:00 +0000

I haven't posted a style post in awhile because I have only been taking crap photos with my isight instead of busting out my proper camera and doing it. But I have been pretty proud of the outfits I have been coming up with lately.

: Style Inspiration :

We have been getting geode rings in at work a lot - but never in my size sadly.

Please send your good vibes.

noreply@blogger.com (Jemibook) — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:07:00 +0000

One of my closest friends in this world - Bryant - was in a pretty bad incident this past week that has resulted him being in the hospital and we are all waiting for the doctor's to tell us he will be alright but currently it is a waiting game to see how he heals from it all. He is pretty out of it and it is scary - I've never had anything like this happen to a friend before. If you guys could send your good vibes his way I would be eternally grateful.

-Jem

The 5 Days of Nebraska [ The final day ]

noreply@blogger.com (Jemibook) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 14:31:00 +0000

On Nebraska's last day here we looked like this.

We went to Ella Cafe for breakfast. Which was quite delicious and not at all vegan.

After breakfast we headed to the upper east side for an antique flea market before meeting up with the wife and heading over to central park.

Nebraska checking off the rest of the things he wanted to do before leaving NYC.

Made a last shop stop at Top Shop so he could witness the amazing that is Top Shop Men.

Headed over to Trader Joe's and picked up some ingredients so that Nebraska could show off his cooking skills again. Which he made this lovely dish out of. It was supper yummy - and looks professional. I am sure going to miss having a lovely boy cooking delicious meals for me.

I had a great time with Nebraska it has been a long time since I've had a boyfriend to make me feel special and make cute memories with - but I guess I was meant to wait so long so that #1 I wouldn't screw it up again like I always do - and to find someone who is at the same point in their life. Normally I wouldn't ever consider a long distance relationship - but we talk so often and so frequently in all mediums I almost feel like he is here all the time - and we make daily efforts to make the other feel special. It's funny - when we started talking everyone began coming out of the wood-work to tell me about how they were in long distance relationships for years - or how they had met each other the same way that we've met and have been together for years and all of these really sweet stories - I had always only heard that long distance is hard and never works - so it really made me happy. That and this cute tumblr : Long Distance Things that I found from a blogger I follow who currently moved to NYC and her long term boyfriend moved to LA for work and they always fly to each other and have cute adventures.

Are any of my readers in long distance relationships?

The 5 Days of Nebraska [ Day 4 ]

noreply@blogger.com (Jemibook) — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:16:00 +0000

On this days adventures Nebraska said he wanted to wield the camera - so the result will be more pictures of me this time - yeah i know ick! The first picture above I am posing with my camera like a professional - because anyone that lives in NY knows your cell phone is a moot point down there.

Before I forget - this is what we looked like - I busted out the unicorn dress for this special occasion of adventures.

For Brunch we went to Foodswings - an amazing Vegan restaurant that serves diner-like food - also my wife works there - so we are there too much. But a little slice of heaven for those like Nebraska who are lactose-intolerant. I got a ham and cheese melt with surf fries, and he got a breakfast burrito with metal fries. We scarfed it down!

We headed over to this amazing comic book festival that I went to last year with Ben and Brit that just happened to be the weekend Nebraska was here.

I picked up the two comics above. I want you #2 and This Isn’t Working: Comics About Ex-Boyfriends.

After the festival we headed over to Ben's for the pool party - but we were a bit early so we hung outside their door and peeped at our comics and drank yummy juices.

Went down to their Billiards room while we waited for the rest of the gang to arrive and watched some bad tv while people badly played pool.

Benzie had got anastasia and I bathing suits to wear at their place when we come over and they were pretty ridiculous.

Went swimming for a few hours played some zombie marco polo and had a short stint in the hot tub and sauna to dry off.

Back upstairs where we ordered some Vinny's pizza [a delicious pizzeria that has some of the best vegan and vegetarian pizza around]. I made some mixed drinks and anastasia promptly passed out while a rather loud game of cranium was played. Discovered that Brit Brit is the champion of drawing with her eyes closed - and that Nebraska is the master of word puzzles. I don't think we've ever played a more intense game of Cranium before - and just so everyone know Balaclava is not to be confused with Baklava.

Back home after a drive home courtesy Benzie where Nebraska looked very man-modely in my bed with his Frankenstein shirt that he altered himself. Gotta love a crafty boy! :)

The 5 Days of Nebraska [ Day 3 ]

noreply@blogger.com (Jemibook) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:19:00 +0000

Started off the day with Nebraska making us a breakfast scramble with fake meat - green peppers - and onions. It was deliciously fluffy - and I decided he would be the chef in this relationship after it! I made the toast - look how professional it appears!

We wore these clothes on that day - and headed over to my work to pick up my paycheck and wander around Williamsburg again.

We weren't quite full yet so we stopped at Crif Dog and stuffed Nebraska's face with delicious vegan hot-dog-ness! and tator tots as well!

I looked lovingly like this while he stuffed his face.. :p

I took him shopping on Broadway - to all of the lovely stores they don't have in Lincoln and introduced him to some new stores he had never been to before - including Uniqlo and he had his first H&M experience which resulted in a sexy basic henley style shirt being purchased to my delight! In this picture very important artistic acts are being had though - Nebraska was running low on fine quality pens and pencil lead so Dick Blick for the win!

This is what it looks like when Nebraska tries on a hat he doesn't really love at Uniqlo. Oh and those suspenders were purchased at 21Men - what a steal!

This is what it looks like when Nebraska is in retro video game heaven. It had been so long since I was in a store like this - since I lived in Orlando and I used to go video game shopping with my ex all the time. It is really easy for me to get back to being obsessed with video games but I try to stay away because it really takes away from my productivity.

After we shopped till we were going to drop we headed back over to Brooklyn and had dinner at one of my go-to-spots. Wild Ginger - a vegan asian restaurant in Williamsburg.

After Dinner we headed over to Barcade - where Nebraska got his first taste of playing tapper - and then I whooped his butt in all of the other games including - contra - tetris - and - knock out. The wife and Daniel came by later with Foodswings in tow and they played some tetris as well.

We all took the subway back home together and the wife and daniel entertained us with Nsync songs remixed.