This Weekend

this weekend I saw:

 

trees in sweaters.

an old kodak brownie.*

a pretty bicycle.

a couple crossing the street on a blustery day.

 

*The brownie was the first camera that really popularized casual, everyday photography.  Brownies were sold affordably for a dollar.  Then, once you shot your photos, you'd send it in to kodak who would develop the film and send it back restocked for more shooting.  Now here's the best part:  So this camera is being distributed to homes all over the nation...what are they taking pictures of?  Their feet!  It's true! Pictures facing downwards at one's own feet were one of the most popular types of brownie photos.

 

P.S.

 ^^I also saw the cutest wookie onesie.^^

So if you know anyone who is a total nerd and

needs some adorable clothes for their little one, let me know. ;) 

 

Happy Sunday! xo

 

 

a small celebration.

Last night I finally finished my graduate school applications/resume/personal statement/talking-yourself-up-so-they-want-you-but-not-bragging-like-a-jerk.  Phew!  To celebrate Spenser and I went out for sushi, which was perfect.

It was kind of a bummer spending these last two weeks slaving over all this grad school business.  My plans of skiing, little day trips, and spending time with friends didn't happen, they were pushed to the side.  In fact, even last night our other friends were welcome to come get sushi with us, but now that I'm free for a night, they've all gone back to school already.  So I kind of missed out on that time.  BUT, BUT you know what? I'm done.  I put a lot of work in and I'm done now.  And that's nice.

Thank you, Spenser, for celebrating with me last night.  Goodness knows, (and so do you) I needed to get out.  I had a great night!

P.S. the sushi was delicious and just looking at these pictures makes me want to go back already.

temporary goodbye

^^this girl, my beautiful friend Lauren, is going to...France!

 

Eek!  She is studying abroad there til June.  I am so proud of her for taking advantage of such an opportunity.  Last night I got to spend a little time with her at our favorite coffee house.  We talked about her time overseas and other future-y stuff.  We both have some big plans and a lot to think about (but in very different ways), so it was neat to compare notes.  I've known Lauren for almost my entire life and it's funny to me to think of our conversations and how adult they've become.  Like last night, we mainly talked about Lauren's last year of college and then her plans after college that revolve around a personal relationship.  As for me, we talked about my graduation this spring, upcoming grad school, moving and so on.  Um, when did we get so old?  Maybe spending time with a childhood friend is just bound to bring that realization out?

 

As for the near, near future-I again can't express my support for Lauren enough.  I think it will be an amazing experience for her to live in a different country this semester and really be immersed into a whole different culture.  I wish the very best for her.  I also demand that she bring back a ton of pretty pictures! (Lauren, do you copy? ;) )

One last little note that has nothing to do with other countries, or future plans, or other scary stuff:
While at the coffee house I had cookie dough cheesecake and it was magnificent.  Seriously, it tops the dessert list.