black/white/floral

So I fell off the posting wagon already, but only because I went home last weekend and was kept very occupied the whole time I was there! Photos above from the MoMA on 4th of July, below some outfits from a couple weeks ago.

And then Paul McCartney, the reason for my weekend trip back to the midwest (MN/Milwaukee). Seriously the man is superhuman, he's 71 and played for 3 hours without a break. WHAT. Here's one of my favorite pictures from "Live and Let Die," he's at the piano.

Zen Fountain

New nail color! OPI Germany Collection

Appliance purchasing is done! Today Allie and I headed back to Sears for the sale and she bought her fridge and dishwasher as well. The dishwasher and stove are being delivered on next Monday and I am to meet the delivery men. The fridge is backordered because it was 27% off and super popular, so that's being delivered once I'm back at school. Then we went to Target and I found many things I will be getting once the parents return. I did buy one thing that I thought was super necessary: a small "relaxation fountain." I feel very zen and such. Also it was like $14 so how could I not buy it?

We made pigs in a blanket, sweet potato fries, and corn and watched House until Allie had to go back to her apartment (she has work tomorrow) and I had to go to Sara's house to return a pair of shorts and a t-shirt I had borrowed. Much to my dismay, when I arrived this kid who went to high school with us and is friends/neighbors with Sara was there. The last time I saw him was at graduation or a graduation party I'm pretty sure. So... awkward. But it was fine, I stayed for about an hour then came home and did late-night strength training. Now I know you're not supposed to exercise late at night, but I did last night as well to make myself feel a little better, and so thought I should do the same tonight. Now my muscles are fatigued and it'll hopefully be as easy to fall asleep tonight as it was last night!

Now, I'm making a little schedule for my week. Tuesday: fitness and fashion, planning on running, mowing the lawn, cleaning out the closet, maybe some crafting, and then going to the Rembrandt exhibit with the sisters. Wednesday: hair and Aunt Meg, finishing up what I didn't do on Tuesday, getting my hair cut, and spending the night at my Aunt Meg's house. Thursday: relaxation station, breakfast with Aunt Meg, parents get home (probably), chillin' wit da fam. That's all I got. I have a long  To Do list on the fridge, but the majority of items I need to do with my mama so that'll be spread out over the next week.

Some pictures from the fair:

Lookin' awkward on the gondola

the great Minnesota get together

baby pigs!

baby lamb!

Home Again

Hello gang. Sorry I've been off the grid lately, but it's been a busy couple of days!

I left off last Friday, after Brandy. They had given us a 30% off discount online for just waiting in line, so once we got back to Natalie's room I ended up buying 3 tops for $30 woooooo. Saturday was move-in day for all of the new freshmen, so we decided we wanted to hit the road and be out of the way when all the newbs arrived. So Nat, her friend Claire, and I went to Venice Beach for the day. It was really great people watching, and really great sun. I did end up getting pretty burned on one leg, awkwardly, and on my stomach, but it's mostly faded by now! Just a little pink. It doesn't matter because no one sees my stomach anyway, right? After a few hours on the beach, making friends with our neighbors Freakshow and Daniel and their 3-month-old kitten Beer, who had been hitch hiking around to 7 states, we walked the boardwalk. We stumbled on an American Apparel outlet and I found a pair of high waisted jorts for $30 instead of the usual $60, so that ruled. After we got home, we lotioned up our burns, showered, and watched A Cinderella Story. Super solid day.

Sunday we slept in, got lunch with some of Nat's friends in the Oxy Marketplace, and went to Hollywood Blvd that evening. We hit up the Walk of Fame, Chinese Theatre, and finally Madame Tussaud's, which was really fun. I had been to one in London when I was little, but I forgot how fun/creepy they are. Like, there were multiple occasions when I almost asked a wax person to take a photo for us. Strugs.

Monday was my last day, and I met Natalie's roommate and other people who were moving in on normal move-in day. We were lazy and got awesome Red Velvet cupcakes, and then drove to the airport, which I was super anxious about the whole time because of the horrible traffic. But we made it in time! I did not miss my flight! I got in at about midnight and Natalie's mom drove me home. I've spent the past two days watching a lot of TV, unpacking, organizing photos, making lists, and working on this collage for my room at school. Tonight I went to Allie's apartment for the first time since she moved in, and it looks really good. All of the furniture fits in really well, and she found a nice table and entertainment unit at Ikea. We got King & I Thai takeout and watched The Hunger Games, and then Bend it Like Beckham on HBO. I'm home now, and tomorrow I probs will have to mow the lawn (blech) and then Allie's staying over before we go to THE STATE FAIR ON FRIDAY!!! I'm so excited. On my must list: Pronto Pups, Sweet Martha's, Red Velvet Funnel Cake, and lots of other food. State Fair. So excited. Great Minnesota Get Together. Ok, now I'm gonna post photos from the trip!

Unpacking outfits

Comfy sweater for fall: H&M

Top: Forever 21, Shorts: American Apparel

Turquoise ring from Durango

This is what I actually ended up wearing today. Top: H&M, Skirt: super old from Urban