Breakfast at Tiffany's broke me

This is a blog post I wrote in early November when things were getting to hard for me to handle and I was getting out of touch with reality:

Confession: I cried during the last five minutes of "Breakfast at Tiffany's" - actually, I bawled during the last five minutes. I honestly don't know what came over me. I think I expected them to part ways and they would continue being miserable with their lives. I didn't expect them to be happy. I wanted them to be happy. I think my current lack of faith in love is what broke me. Have you ever stopped believing in something because no one else believes in it?

I think of my life in metaphors a lot and that my life is full of symbolism and other literary bullshit. I find life parallels in literature and instantly think my life will mirror the book. I think my life is foreshadowed by books and movies.  I have been getting out of touch with reality lately.  Does anyone else feel this way?

TILT: Blogging from la casa de Andrade!

Right now, I am writing this on the couch in the living room of my parents house.  I woke up this morning at 10:40 am and I sat on  my butt for three hours.  I even suckered my dad into watching "Tangled" with me!  Its really nice to relax!  I haven't been home since August, so it was high time for me to visit the family and see my friends.  This extended weekend is going to be jam-packed with shenanigans with friends, spending time with family, doing homework, and cuddling with Sophie!

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Big Things:

• Guys, its almost Halloween!  In case you haven't figured it out, Halloween is my favorite holiday.  My Poison Ivy costume is pretty awesome!  I can't wait to wear it!  I would like to have the opportunity to wear it every day the week of the 24th...and I am figuring out how I can make that happen!  Also, I have prepared for Halloween by: listening to the Rocky Horror Picture Show soundtrack on repeat, watched The Nightmare Before Christmas three times (yes, its a Halloween movie), watched Frankenweenie and Vincent as well, and made a ton of pumpkin foods.  I also plan on watching scary movies, the Addams Family, and eating a lot more pumpkin foods and Halloween candy.  I love love love Halloween!
• Silver Dollar City shenanigans!  My dear friend Sarah took me to Silver Dollar City this past weekend and it was a ton of fun!  There were real Lumberjacks that did a variety of Lumberjack tasks (like throwing axes at a target, speed-pole climbing, and log rolling!).  And while we were there, we at a lot of tasty food like: cinammon rolls, twisted potatoes on a stick, and apple dumplings!  Delicious!
• My new job! I recently got hired on to Toys R Us for seasonal work, and I like it a lot!  I got placed into electronics, and its a wonderful fit.  The guys that were training me all have superhero names ("I am Thor, and this is Captain America.") and I get a hero name too.  Since most female superheros are rather lame, I (of course) wanted a villain name, and I chose Poison Ivy (obviously)!  But if I have to recant my name, I will go with Batgirl (Barbara Gordon) since she has red hair and is a librarian.  Anyhow, its great to be employed again!

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Little Things:
Breakfast at Tiffany's * Quoting "Anchorman" like its 2006 * Having a wide variety of code names for people (Trogdor, R2, K2, etc) * Partying hilarity * Texts that make me laugh out loud in awkward places (like the library or on the shuttle) * Introducing my parents to Nyan Cat (which my mom is mildly obsessed with) * Strange/prophetic(?) dreams *

TILT - Lots of links, videos, and music...and a vacation???

Hi Friends!  How is your week?  Are you celebrating Fall by eating pumpkin things?  My week is great, thanks for asking!  Guess what?

...I am really excited to announce that after I graduate this winter, I am going to California!!!

I was on an Elliptical when I got the news, but I pretty much did this.  Sorry everyone at the gym!

Don't you fret, its just a vacation unless I magically miss my flight and find some couches to sleep on until I find employment and can support myself and I will be returning to St. Louis at some point.  I am so excited to go!  I haven't been to California in FOUR years!  I can't wait to see my family and spend the holidays knowing there is a 0% chance of snow!!!  Also, there is talk of going to....

"I just graduated college and I'm going to Disneyland!" - Me in a few months

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DISNEYLAND!!!!  Friends, you know how I feel about Disneyland.  I am not ashamed to say its my favorite place in the whole world.  I may even go as far and say its my favorite place that has ever existed in time and in space (that is a big commitment!  I've only been alive for 23 years!  How would I know?!).  I have already compiled a list of all the Mickey-shaped foods I am going to eat and which characters I want to meet (Flynn Rider, I'm looking at you!)  Needless to say, going to California is the biggest high of my week!  Seeing my family is a big motivation to finishing up this final semester of college!


Small Things:
Today is National Coffee Day! * Breadfish * "Omg Ashley! We are gyming and tanning!" "I need to do laundry!" "What have we become?!" "Neither of us are Italian Americans!" "But seriously, wouldn't the gym be great if it were a laundromat too???" * THIS conversation * Kyla and I practicing the smiles from said conversation * Having four simultaneous conversations about HoneyBadgers (and I did not start any of them!!!) * My BFF Nick is coming into town today!!! * Baking (I perfected the White Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookie) * I appreciate this blog entry

Multimedia Extravaganza!!!! (The Internet and I were very cozy this last week)
Tumblrs I Like:
Cute Boys with Cat
My Daguerreotype Boyfriend
The Daily Beard

I like this playlist:

I like this song:

How I celebrated Coffee Day:

Confession: I am a Hobbit...

The other day, I popped in Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and came upon the harsh realization that I am pretty much a hobbit.  This is not something I am proud to admit.  In fact, I am slightly embarrassed that I compare myself to mystical creatures.  Lets be real: No one wants to be a hobbit.  Being a dwarf would be worse!  But everyone wants to be an Elf (even if you think LOTR is lame, you know its true).  After feeling sad that I am not a tall, elegant, graceful elf with strong, beautiful facial features, I came to terms with my hobbitness.  Here are my hobbit characteristics:

• Stature.  I am short.  I admit it.  I can't reach the top shelf in any of the cabinets in my kitchen.  I can barely get my t-shirts off of my t-shirt shelf in my closet.  I can't see the top of the fridge.  I can barely look over the dash of my car.  I am short.
• I LOVE FOOD.  Hobbits like to eat and they eat a lot.  I can be BFFs with Merry and Pippin.  I can out eat most people that I know (Challenge me, I dare you!)  I would be happy eating the hobbit eating schedule - Breakfast, Second Breakfast, Elevensees, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, and Supper.
• I enjoy a well brewed beer.
• I'd rather participate in leisure activities than do work (doesn't anyone, though?)

A quote that may or may not resemble a real life conversation I have had multiple times:

Legolas: Lembas! [nibbles a corner] One small bite is enough to fill the stomach of a grown man!
Merry: [to Pippin] How many did you eat?
Pippin: Four.

I share the same excitement over Starbucks:

(Guys...This is me...I even own a vest, suspenders, and scarves!)

Yes, I am a Hipster Hobbit.  I love Starbucks and liking things before they were cool.  Also, check out more of Noelle's series "The Broship of the Ring" - it is hilarious!  And her Tumblr is just stinkin' great!

TILT - Hot beverages, pumpkin everything, Lion King 3D!

I LOVE FALL.  The weather has been wonderful!  Each morning I've made a delicious chocolate-infused coffee and then a Chai tea for the afternoon because the weather has been perfect for it!  I love the rain (especially when it is not monsooning!) because that means: Wearing my snazzy raincoat, fancy scarves, and boots!  Sometimes I think living in Seattle would be most ideal for me.  Who knows?  I want to live everywhere!

• Lion King 3D - If you know anything about me, you know that I love Disney.  When I found out that Lion King was coming out in 3D, you bet your behind that I wanted to see it ASAP.  I loved it.  The movie wasn't super 3D-y (if ya know what I mean), but it was just great to see it on a big screen!  Now that I am 23 and not 5 years old with an attention span of a gnat, I truly appreciated Lion King in all of its splendor.  Everyone at the theatre was my age (plus or minus 5 years); I did not see any children.  Reader Question: What was the average age of the audience when you saw Lion King 3D???  I also would like to support Disney in 3D-ifying and rereleasing classic movies in theatres (My suggestions include: The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and Beauty and the Beast; I would also like to see Peter Pan but not in 3D) 
• Free things!  Guys, "free" is my favorite four letter F word.  I love getting things for free!  This week, I got a free month long gym membership, free tanning gift certificate (laugh it up!), and will be getting free pumpkin beer!  
• HALLOWEEN!  Halloween is coming up!  This is my favorite holiday (next to Valentine's Day...And Christmas, of course!).  Nothing makes me more excited about Halloween!  Guys, I already watched The Nightmare Before Christmas (yes, I consider this a Halloween movie!) and I am planning on watching the Addams Family soon.  Also, I want to have a scary movie night!  And Halloween costume?  Oh, its going to be awesome!  

Little Things:
Pumpkin Everything (candles, cookies, muffins, lattes, oatmeal, body wash!) * Wearing skirts (ok, you caught me, I need to do laundry!  But I love not wearing pants!) * Watching Kyla try and kill a fly (she is going about it wrong) * Hilarious Twitter conversations * "He was like blah blah blah my girlfriend this blah blah blah" "You should have been like blah blah blah I'm gonna kiss your face! blah blah blah!" * Talking like the Swedish Chef (Bork bork bork!) * Elliott Smith all day, every day * Chai Tea and coffee * Reminding myself that literature is not equal to reality (even if strange parallels occur) * Someone has answered my prayers!  I can have hair like Zooey Deschanel!!! * Employment!!! * Songs with whistling:

(I actually hate Maroon 5 and the message of this song, but I love whistling.  I can't help it)

TILT: Getting healthy, Completing Goals, and Lots-o-Videos!

Its Thursday?  Already???  I love short weeks because the weekend comes by so much quicker!  So, here's what's good:

• The Roommate "Get Healthy" Pact -  I mentioned this pact a couple of weeks ago, but I will go into a little bit more detail now!  The last couple of weeks, my roommate and I have started to become healthy.  As former RAs, we got used to eating dining hall food (and then going out to eat because we were dissatisfied with the food), staying up late, being stressed out 24/7, and eating our feelings.  This is very unhealthy.  We needed a change!  So, we are eating very healthy (lots of fruits and vegetables, lean proteins, lots and lots of water) and it is working out great!  I had already gotten down to my Pre-RA weight before this, but now I am lighter!  We both are very successful so far!
• Baking - Oh goodness I love baking.  And since we are being healthier, it is a struggle to remind myself I can't bake since we can't eat any of it. BUT I can bake for other people!  What I am saying: if you want some dinosaur shaped sugar cookies, I can totally make them for you!
• Graduation Bucket List - I have compiled a list of things I need to do in Springfield before I graduate.  The list initially consisted of three things, but it has now expanded to about 10 things!  Tonight, I am going to cross off my first item on the list!  If anyone thinks of something that I need to do before I graduate, let me know!

THIS IS ADORABLE

Little things:
The Jerk * "Oh God!  I've heard about this...Cat juggling!!!" * Fall weather (cardigans and hats!!!) * Getting excited about pumpkin spice everything! * Waking up laughing (seriously, it happens all the time!) * Going to Art Walk for the first time in forever! * Visiting Kentwood * Laughing like a fool on the shuttle when I receive a hilarious text * Finally getting a coffee table for our living room * Star Wars Labor Day Marathon (enjoyed at friends' houses since we don't have cable) * Schweddy Balls Ice Cream?! * Being productive at Barnes and Noble * Exquisite hair days * She & Him is releasing a Christmas Album!!!




Two of my favorite things: Disneyland and Star Wars:


If you haven't seen The Jerk, go see it now!



This video shares all of my feelings I have over this topic:


This song is always stuck in my head

TILT (or TILS???)

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Friends, my days are so confused, its not even funny.  Its Saturday?  How did this happen?  I thought Tuesday was Friday, and today feels like Wednesday!  I just don't even know sometimes!  Anyhow, here is my very belated Things I Love Thursday!

The keys to my place!

• Moving in!  Kyla and I finally signed our lease and moved in this week!  I still have to make a trip home to pick up important things (Microwave, cheese dome, etc) but our place is really coming together!  I am in love with our apartment (for reals!)  I also love that Kyla shares the same affinity for decorating and enthusiasm over the idea of purchasing a lazy susan.  
• Applying for jobs.  I am sure this will turn into a hate soon, but I have high hopes and aspirations!  
• Silver Dollar City!  On my only day off last week, three of my friends and I went to Silver Dollar City to help my friend Sarah conquer her fears of upside down roller coasters!  I'm so proud!  After conquering her fears, we went on almost every ride and ate funnel cake!  Nothing is better than eating funnel cake at an amusement park!  Small accomplishment for myself: I did not get sunburned!  SUCCESS!
• My mom got accepted into graduate school!  She is getting her doctorate!  I'm so proud and excited for her!
• Realizing the summer is almost over.  This is actually bitter sweet, to be honest.  This summer has really blown by!  I am excited to finally (finally) finish college this next semester, but the end of summer means sending out my graduate school applications and figuring out where I am going to live!  SCARY!
• Along with realizing that time is slipping through my fingers, I have also come up with many alternative plans for the future.  The future is limitless! 

Small Things:

Manifesting what I desire * Rapping along to Nicki Minaj in my car * Cheeky shenanigans * Bonding with my coworkers * Getting a great deal on a sun dress (50% off!) * Sushi! (I had it four times within the last week! Eep!) * Writing notes to myself on heart shaped post-its * Craft nights * Laughing until my stomach hurts * Curly hair * Getting along with children * Free ice cream * Eerily accurate horoscopes * Gawking at Lee Pace and James McAvoy (as always) 

Link Love:
PROCRASTINATION
Ten Movies that would be Better with DINOSAURS
Mommy and Baby Lions!!!

I Love:

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Its Thursday!  And this week I have a LOT of love to share!  I am feeling much more invigorated and healthy than last week (No longer sick! No flat tire! Not sleep deprived!)  Without further ado, here are the things I love this Thursday:

*I went home over the weekend to spend time with my family and friends.  It was great to see everyone and eat a ton of delicious food (guys, I did eat approximately 2,000 lbs of food).  Its always sad to leave after a weekend of fun, especially when the time was not long enough to spend with everyone!  But I did see a lot of people that matter a lot to me!

*Fourth of July shenanigans!  Kyla and I decided to dress for the occassion (it wasn't a hard decision to make).  I was America, and she was a Firework!  I wish I had pictures of our outfits, but I do have a picture of my Rosie the Riveter hair that I did five minutes before leaving!

We Can Do It!

Video I watched and learned from:

*Getting closure.  I was having doubts about making the right choice, and after having a long discussion, all uncertainty was erased.  Closure is always a good thing!

Small Fun Things:

Hula Hooping/Jump Roping to Disney Dubstep * Feeling productive at my job and internship * Greek Yogurt in bulk * Walking a lot * Nicki Minaj * Fake Tan (as always) * Finding a face scrub that I like * Videos by Jenna Marbles * Lunch with Celia on Saturday!!! * Letter making with Kyla and Sarah! * Plans for myself * Hello Giggles

I think a lot of my loves are repeats, but its always worth mentioning again!  

Also, you should follow my tumblr if you don't already.  I adore tumblr!

Greek Yogurt, Pie, and hula hoops!

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Summer is in full swing.  I can't believe how fast its going by!  I've been super busy with work and preparing for the graduate school application process (its time consuming, let me tell you!).  Anyhow, these are things that I loved the past couple of weeks:

My new obsession is Greek Yogurt.  However, Greek Yogurt and I did not have a love at first site experience.  Oh, no.  Not even close.  My first reaction was sheer discuss and my taste buds hid in terror.  However, I had one more container in my fridge (I bought two: one plain, one honey).  The next morning, I ate the plain yogurt but sweetened it with Splenda.  THAT, my friends, is what changed my mind.  Also, the plain yogurt has a better flavor than the premixed honey flavor.  Now, I mix the yogurt, splenda, some blueberries, and Kashi Golden Goodness cereal to make a breakfast parfait in the mornings.  BEST EASY BREAKFAST EVER.

My breakfast!

Over the weekend, my BFF Kara came and visited me!  We had a super over-indulgent time with each other!  It was a nice break from work (even though I did have work during her visit).  I enjoy and appreciate my friendships, and it makes me happy that we all still have time to visit each other even though we live far away and have jobs!

My roommate and I got our Apartment placement and timeline for when we can move in!  I am very excited that its finally happening!

Small Things:
Making alternate life plans that includes eating pie everyday * Hula hooping everyday * Jump roping everyday * Gelato, Crepes, and Italian food * Dreaming about my Graduation shoes (I can't decorate my cap!) * My Spanish Transcripts FINALLY transferred over * Pink hair envy * Being a long distance dating coach/cheerleader

TILT: Working and Reading!

This week has been super busy and I barely remembered that today is indeed Thursday!  What a whirlwind week!  Here are the things that I love this week:

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I LOVE Lady Gaga's new album.  I've been listening to it nonstop when I am not listening to Classical music.  Favorite tracks: Schiebe, Bloody Mary, You & I. (All of which are on VEVO)

This week, I picked up the book Sputnik Sweetheart by Haruki Murikami.  Its a great book that deals with the feelings of lonliness and isolation as well as the changes we go through when we interact with certain people.  Like other Murikami books, the plot also steps into some mysticism/surrealism.  This quote stuck out to me the most:

Why do people have to be this lonely?  What's the point of it all?  Millions of people in this world, all of them yearning, looking to others to satisfy them, yet isolating themselves.  Why?  Was the earth put here just to nourish human lonliness?

Working Special Olympics is a fun, rewarding opportunity.  I love talking with the atheletes - they are super sweet and enthusiastic to be here!  One of the athletes told me that he hopes that I find someone that will make me happy because I deserve it!  All of the participants are so great!  I am glad to have had the chance to work this event.


Small Things:
Sleeping in * Time to read for fun * Nutella and bananas * New music * Hair adventures (more on this later) * Finally unpacking my room and trying to organize it all * Doing my nails

EF - Live The Language - Paris from Albin Holmqvist on Vimeo.

Art Monday: Ludwig Van Beethoven

I have decided this last weekend that I want to learn about Classical Music and appreciate it.  So, I decided to start of with Beethoven.  To be honest, I am rather lost on where to start with what I should listen to, so I compiled a playlist of songs by Beethoven and picked which pieces I like the best.  So far, my favorite is Symphony #7 Movement II.  This piece is the soundtrack to the movie The Fall (which I LOVE) and was also used in The King's Speech (another fantastic film).  

I think I will adopt a new Classical Composer each day and learn more about their music.  If anyone has any suggestions about my journey of classical music appreciation, let me know!  I am always ready to learn!

Things I Love! May 5th 2011

Today was my last day of classes for the semester, and I can not be happier!  And the best part?  This is my last spring semester as an undergraduate.  Next semester is FINALLY my last semester of college!  I never thought this day would come!  I can't believe that the longest, most terrible semester of college is finally coming to an end!

This past weekend, my mother came and visited me.  I really enjoy when I get to spend time with my mom, and I really needed it this weekend.  We got sushi and got a great deal on OPI nail polish (buy one get TWO free!!!)

I only have three days of duty left before I am completely done being an RA!!!  I can't believe its over!

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Small Things:

*"Maybe he'll send you a letter through the pony express! Was his first car a horseless buggy???" * Looking at pictures of Prince Harry * Being done with French! * Reaching 1,000 page views!!! * Future prospects * Feeling legitimately happy and enthusiastic * Dressing up for the beautiful weather * Smokey eye makeup * Having long hair * Really hilarious dreams * Blowing bubbles outside * 

High School Flashback

In high school, the music I listened to  was vastly different than what I listen to now.  Out of the blue, I had a song stuck in my head from that era, and now I am obsessed with creating playlists that reflect my favorite music from when I was 17 (goodness, that seems so long ago).

Here is a small sampling:

Now, I listen to:

How has your musical tastes changed over the years?

Things I Love Thursday - The End is NEAR!

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Hi Friends!  This week has been really busy and productive.  This is the first time in a while that I felt truly in control of everything.  Its been a fantastic week!  Here is what makes my heart race faster:

* Exploring Graduate School options.  I have changed my list, guys.  University of Hawaii is my first choice.  Can you imagine living in HAWAII???  I think this would be a great experience for me, and it will last two years!  Another school I added is Florida State University.  Do you notice a trend? Endless summer and beaches!  I am tired of snow and cold weather.  I am perfectly fine with 60-90 degree weather all year round.

* Waking up for my 8:30 class everyday this week!  Guys, its been hard waking up for this class; I cannot function before 9:30...at the earliest!  I only have two more classes at 8:30 for the semester, and I'll never have to take an early class EVER AGAIN.

*Writing new goals and getting rid of any of the negativity in my life.  This semester has been really hard, and I have found myself throwing lonely pity parties for myself which is NO GOOD.  I have stopped this behavior and have added healthy, positive thoughts and actions back into my life.  Also, knowing that this semester from hades is almost over makes everything a lot better, too!

Smaller things:
* My horoscope on Tuesday: "Your love life has been a bit disappointing lately, Aquarius, you may want to assess some of your choices..." * Positive tarot readings * Fake Tan!!! * Getting my housing placement for the summer! (its the building I hoped for!) * White teeth * Planning things to cook in the apartment! * Dress weather! * 1960s Pop music * Being charming and meeting charming people * Secret (and not so secret) plans for myself *

Links I Liked:
Sex in the movies
Easy Retro Hair!
Are you a scanner?  I am!





This Movie:

April 21st - Things I Love Thursday

This week has been a very good week for me.  Nothing spectacular has happened, but things just feel good.  I think the fact that this week is a three-day week is a definite mood booster!  So, here are some things that I LOVE:

Lovely voicemessages from one of my BFFs Stephanie.  I got it when I got out of class on Tuesday, and it made me smile from ear to ear.  I'm glad to have the friends that I have!

Vignette, an application I downloaded on my phone this week.  Its a camera app that allows me to make the image look vintage.  It has so many settings and different ways to customize each setting; the possibilities are seemingly limitless!  Also, I only have the demo version!  I almost want to purchase the full version!

My Flowers with the Toy Camera setting.

Becoming tan without the harm off laying out in the sun/in a tanning bed.  As a pale woman, I have never really had the ability to obtain a tan.  I burn and peel.  But thanks to a self-bronzing lotion, I am slowly becoming tan!  And, I do not look orange at all!  I'm excited about being tan and not risking the chance of getting melanoma.

Getting out of my funk, finally.  I feel like myself again, and I feel fairly optimistic about the rest of the semester.  Thank goodness!  What goes down must come back up, and I am definitely on the up and up!

This song:


Other things:
THIS article on choosing not to have children (Kara, I thought of you when I read it!) * Sorority Girl stereotypes * Taupe nail polish (last year's trend that I like a lot!) * Productivity plans * Spring beverage plans (Watermelon Lemonade, I'm looking at you!) * Braids braids braids * Sleep in time * Easter candy! * Chinese Food

It's FRIDAY

TILT - Powering through April 14th

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This month has truly been a challenge for me.  Its been difficult for me to stay motivated and productive through this semester.  Its almost over, but I still have so much to accomplish before finals!  Luckily, there have been some good things to keep my chin up!

This past weekend, I went home for a baby shower.  However, I was able to squeeze in some time to see some of my favorite people!   We went to Boogaloo for tasty beverages and some catch up time, and then we went dancing at Mandarin.  It was a great time, and I really needed to cut loose and not think about school or work.  Apparently, Single Ashley is more fun than Taken Ashley.  Who knew?!

Appreciation Flowers

I received Appreciation Daisies on Monday, which made my day a lot better (that day consisted of a TON of crying and sleeping.  Not a good day for me).  Daisies are my favorite!  So far, they are still alive, which is great.  On Tuesday I thought they were already dying.  But, I have revived them!

I had the opportunity to participate in a Safety Video for my school.  I volunteered, and I was casted as the antagonist for the film!  Basically, I made Boomer (our school mascot) miserable by stealing all of his stuff.  At one point I got to threaten him with a baseball bat!  Intense! After filming, I had to attend class, and I was escorted via golf cart to my building!  Oh, the perks of acting!

Today, I started the preleasing process for the apartment!  My roommate and I will know by Monday the next steps for the process!  Its very exciting!  I feel like such an adult!

Itty Bitty Things:

* Thinking about my post school life (Chicago? Seattle? Hawaii?) * Nail Polish indulgence * Flirting with Men * Movie and Gelato dates with friends * Dress weather * Limeade * Using glitter whenever possible * Clean Laundry * My Lia Sophia jewelery *

Mermaid Nails!

I kinda LOVE this music video.  I really like the costumes and makeup.

TILT- Celebrating the 1st week of Spring!

The past week and a half or so has been very productive for me, and I feel a lot of good things are coming my way.  Feeling positive and being surrounded by nice spring weather is amazing!

• This week, I interviewed for the Summer Internship, and I was offered the position this morning!  I am very excited to work for the History Museum this summer!
• This week also happens to be RA appreciation week, and I was appreciated by receiving bags of goodies, a huge plate of cheese, and a huge cup of punch!  
• Watching clips of "Who's Line is it Anyways?" with some of my favorite people
• Wearing dresses and gladiator sandals to class
• My university just put on a very inspiring, intense program called Tunnel of Oppression.  For those of you that attend MSU, I urge you to go.  I was very moved by this program.  For those who don't attend MSU, other universities across the country participate in this program.  Go check it out!

Small Things:

"She asked 'what do baby elephants eat?' and I was like that is totally irrelevant!" "Was it irrelephant?" * THIS link * "If raindrops were gumdrops...That would hurt!" * My necklace Matt got me was fixed this week * Communication Communication Communication * Being able to sleep in * Watched Tank Girl for the first time * making S'mores bars and cake! * Getting excited about the end of the semester! * I want THIS to be hung in my house

I Love Movies

Today, I did not attend class because I fell ill.  I was feverish and completely congested.  My allergy medication did not help at all, which was a clear indicator that I was sick.  I took a super steamy shower to help clear my sinuses and decided that I would watch a movie since I was already up at 7:00 in the morning.  When I attended the UNI conference, we stopped by a closing Blockbuster and I bought four movies for a fraction of the original price.  I bought: The Fall, An Education, Revolutionary Road, and I'm Not There.  I had already seen the latter two before the purchase, and I watched An Education about two weeks ago.  Today was the day to finally watch The Fall.



I absolutely ADORE Lee Pace.  I have the biggest crush on him thanks to Pushing Daisies.  He was the main reason why I bought the movie.  I had no idea what the movie was about.  The movie is beautiful - interesting plot, visually pleasing, wonderful soundtrack.  Unfortunately, I feel asleep the first time around (hello, sick coma!), but I have watched it again since this morning!



An Education is another movie I liked.  I've watched it four times since my first initial viewing two weeks ago.  Apparently its adapted from the book An Education by Nick Hornby (who wrote A Long Way Down and High Fidelity).  I enjoy Hornby's writings, so I knew that this movie was right up my alley.

What movies do you recommend?