More Summer Favorites

I was looking through my dear friend Kristina's London photos again, and was reminded that I have many many things that I miss about London. So...I've come up with another list of things I am in LOVE with this summer. It distracts me from looking at apartments and jobs, but I think I need a break before my head explodes.

1. Hob Nob Vanilla Creams!!!


These things don't look like much, and if you were in a grocery store you'd probably move on to something that looked less healthy for you...but man oh man oh man, these things are tasty. In fact, Kristina, if you came home with some of these from London, that'd be the best thing ever! They're just oat cookies with vanilla in the middle, and the original kind are just the plain oat cookies...but they are delicious. I became obsessed with these cookies and kept some in my purse at all times so if I ever found myself in a park with a book and a free afternoon (that happened a LOT), then I had a delightfully tasty snack.

2. "Calgary" by: Bon Iver



Some things about not having internet at home have proved really useful this summer. For one thing, I get more Starbucks than is probably healthy...but being at Starbucks at the right place, and right time has lead me to this. Now in all fairness, my brother already showed me the full Bon Iver album when it came out, but it was Starbucks that gave me a free download in iTunes so that I could enjoy it ALL THE TIME!!! I even hooked some people up with the code so they could enjoy the free download too.

3. Follow @SororityProblem on Twitter

http://sororityproblem.tumblr.com/


Okay...so you don't HAVE to follow them on Twitter, or Tumblr for that matter...but if you have the same humor as me, you'll find it funny. And I need funny every now and again.
For example:
SororityProblem SororityGirlProblems
90% of the arguments I have with people happen entirely in my head. #SGP
And my personal favorite:
SororityProblem SororityGirlProblems
NEW GAME: every time you hear about another engagement, buy another bottle of wine. Proceed with caution. #SGP

Don't judge. Like I said, this is a list of MY loves this summer.

Summer Lovin'

Here are some things I'm in love with this summer.

Because I have a little too much time on my hands this afternoon. I work all the rest of the week and fantasizing about buying things makes me feel better about dealing with crazy customers the rest of the week.

And because watching music videos takes my mind off the fact that my younger brother will be shipping out overseas in a little over a month's time.

And because applying for jobs day in and day out, and looking for apartments is making every apartment look the same.

So I'm focusing on what I'm in love with instead.


1.

I think Nicki Minaj is better than Lady Gaga. There I said it. Especially this song. Partly because I never met a female rapper that I liked until her, and this music video blends the right amount of ghetto fabulous with bubblegum pop. If you knew anything about me at all, you would know that ghetto fabulous and bubblegum pop are just TWO of my not-so-secret weaknesses.

2.

I've never been a watch gal, but I could be with this rose colored Riley Plated Stainless Steel watch from Fossil. Mmm...I'm talking to you, Tim Burton ; )

3.

Since my bestest friend Kristina Cruz, is having wonderful adventures in one of my favorite cities in the world, I have been stalking her facebook more than is usual or healthy. And that girl has good taste, and I spotted this shoe. She copied my purse, so I can copy her shoe.

4. London. Enough said.

Okay...back to the grind. Back to applying for jobs! Tim and I are moving into an apartment on August 1st whether we are ready for it or not! Wish me luck!

This Is Home

Been having a rough day.

So rough that I just got into the car and went on auto pilot. Of course, I wound up somewhere with the internet and put the ear buds in.

Trying to tune out the world, and focus no what I need to do.

It's been a little hard.

But Switchfoot helps.

New Haircut!!

It is halfway through summer and I FINALLY got a haircut. I've been needing one badly for a couple of months now, but I did it!

It is super short for me, but I had to do it. I've had the same long hair for a LONG time, and have gotten the same haircut for six years. I always wanted to try to go much shorter, but I always chickened out. So I just manned up and told the gal to just do away with it. Seven inches later, I love it. I thought about going shorter, but the chicken in me finally came out.

Oh well.

This summer is going to have many many things happening and I can't wait. I'm anxiously searching for new jobs as we speak because Tim and I will be moving on our own! Of course when I'm searching for jobs, I'm also looking at furniture and inspirations from IKEA.

I can't wait to get rid of all my old college things and start furnishing a real "grown-up" apartment. That means that dear Timothy will have to get rid of a LOT of stupid things.

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Also, to satisfy my nerd urge...the only thing I want to do this summer is go see Harry Potter. The only thing I want to do in my life is go see Harry Potter. If I could fast forward to LESS THAN A MONTH AWAY...I would do it. I can't even handle this.



I wish someone were filming my reaction to this trailer, just released yesterday. There were literally GOOSEBUMPS on my arms, and I was definitely holding my breath for the duration of the trailer. And the eyes were watering. Good thing no one cares to pay attention to me in Starbucks.

UPDATE:

Literally a minute later, I watched it for a second time. Closer to tears than I should be willing to admit...but I honestly cannot wait any longer. I'm going to burst! Did I mention that I rushed out to buy the Blu-Ray copy of Deathly Hallows pt. 1 a few weeks ago JUST for the special scene of the new movie? Not that I had the money for such a purchase...but you gotta do what you gotta do.