May 21, 2012

today was a good day.

...And so have been the past few days.  The weather has been so gorgeous lately you can't help but smile when you walk outside.  So here are some snapshots of what's been happening the past month.

boxes // empty #217
moo's tummy xray // catching some zzz's

productivity at it's finest while working

celebrating moms, bdays, nice weather, and new adventures

jess leaves for disney

new hair cut // moo moo's love hate relationship with the outdoors

young love // road tripping friends

new office! // notes for my officemates








May 13, 2012

quarter life crisis.

That's how I've felt lately.  My younger self wouldn't have imagined me going through some of these things, I'm sure.  Looking back,  it seemed I had things so much more pulled together.  I doubt I thought that way then!  Good grades, wonderful friends, sports that I loved, jobs that I didn't mind working at.  College and post grad life gave me a failed class, broken relationships, an unfortunate internship, impulsive purchases, huge responsibilities, financial strain, a crazy sleep schedule, a crappy eating routine, random day jobs just to pay the bills, and messing up... again and again.  And now I'm supposed to know what I want to do with my life?!  It certainly seemed like my younger self had it all planned out.  However, that's a lot to throw at someone upon graduation, or four months after no less.  And I know I'm not alone.  I wouldn't be surprised if every 20-something felt like this for a good portion of this decade.  I'm not trying to be whiney, just honest.  Life has thrown me some sour lemons over the past year I have never experienced before.  But I'm hoping this "crisis" is on it's last breath.  Don't get me wrong, I've also had incredible experiences that I would not change.  I truly have some great memories I hope never get tarnished rolling around with all those sour lemons in my head.  Anyway, things are actually beginning to look up and I'm excited for the fun adventures awaiting this summer.  These are some things that have kept me busy lately.

- Elyse, Collyn, and myself helped my sister make a film for one of her college major classes.
- I moved out of my studio apartment and moved into a historic house in Eastown, GR.
- I now have 4 roommates, and 2 kittymates... and the occasional bat, which I hope I never actually encounter.
- My things are 82.5% unpacked and where they are supposed to be.
- Moo had an expensive little stint in the hospital because he was basically stressed out about the move.
- He's now doing much better and I'm pretty sure is in love with his new kitty roomie, Bean.
- I recently finished the 1st Janet Evanovich book, One for the Money, and am now on Two for the Dough.  It's a great series and a fun read but I'm not sure I can keep this up for 16+ more?!

And... drumroll please... the biggest news so far...
- I was just offered a full time design position at the company I worked for while in school- first big girl job!  Plus, handed to me on a silver platter by the people I loved working with four short months ago.
- Therefore, I have officially put in my 2 weeks at my part time day job and am super pumped for this new opportunity!

So, once again, my excuses for neglecting the social networks lately.  Until next time!

sneeky peek of my new room

April 25, 2012

goodbye to you

Dear #217,

moving in
To my lovely little studio apartment.  I will miss your high ceilings, your large open floor plan, the fun floating walls, your toilet with eco-friendly flush buttons, the pretty hardwood floors, your prime location in the heart of GR, the big windows, and our quiet, friendly, and creative neighbors.  I loved buying new furniture to fill you and decorating your yellow walls.  I even loved not having tv for a year, learning it was something I could live without.  Most importantly, I loved secretly violating your rules and bringing Moo home to stay.  You were a much needed fresh start last April, and I will have great memories of times spent within these walls.
 
However, there are other things I don't want to forget.  I will not miss how easily the dust gathered on those pretty hardwood floors or how we could never open those huge windows to let any fresh air in.  I didn't like how dark you got the minute the sun went down or how hard it was to see while getting dressed in the morning.  I miss not having long hot showers that last more than 10 minutes.  And I hated when we watched movies the furnace would kick on, without fail, during every quiet part!  But I will miss you.  It was in interesting year, and I'm glad I got to experience this studio style living.

birdies
nice big windows
probably moo's favorite thing to do
first winter flurries
my machine + pin from Renegade

walks home down Lafayette were beautiful in spring & summer
my favorite thrifties: lime barrel back chair + hand embroidered j pillow

colorful murals on our buildings
Our days are numbered now; we're packing our things, painting over our beloved chalkboard, and making it look like we were never even here.  I will remember our time with you and soon you will get a new creative family to house.  But now I'm ready to have a room with windows open wide.

April 22, 2012

a letter a day- Z


Z!  I'm done, 26 letter sketches!

Now, it's quite obvious I didn't hit my 26 consecutive days. But, I am very pleased with the outcome. I didn't abandon the idea, I still finished; and I do believe overall my sketches improved. So I'm pretty excited about that. The little staples on this guy are barely holding on; it has been loved. And to think I was going to just let it sit on my bookshelf for all eternity. Be on the lookout for another post to wrap this project up... stop motion recap?... I think so.


April 9, 2012

kitty post

Today, April 9th, 2012 our little Moo turns 1!  At first I was going to post pictures and then make a mini moo-vie.  But it was seriously stressing me out trying to narrow down all the stuff we have on him!  How ridiculous is that... seriously?!  So this post is short and sweet, dedicated to the little guy.  Happy birthday Moo.  You're the kitty I never knew I could have, and I am so thankful for the impulsive purchase that brought you home.


baby moo