weekending

I didn't want this weekend to end. Fortunately I have new freckles to help me remember everything. Currently in the process of moving..can't wait to share my new space!

Kate

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too good.

You know those people in your life who just get it? They are the ones who can make you laugh so hard that you spray beverage all over the place, who understand exactly what you want to do when you want to do it, who listen to your worries, your excitement and your thoughts, and who generally make your life a pleasant and wonderful experience. Yeah. I'm grateful for them. Sometimes I like to imagine who these ladies in a room all together and I can't help but smile!

Snippet and Ink

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modern love

I love reading this column Modern Love.


I was struck by these words today and I can't stop thinking about them...


"I tried to remember that no one is my property and neither am I theirs, and so I should just enjoy the time we spend together, because in the end it’s our collected experiences that add up to a rich and fulfilling life. I tried to tell myself that I’m young, that this is the time to be casual, careless, lighthearted and fun; don’t ruin it".
(nytimes)

(once wed)

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giving&thanks

Autumn swept me up--it came and went before I could catch my breath!  My mom came to visit, my roommates and I had an Indians and Pilgrims party, I celebrated a pretty authentic Thanksgiving with family (twenty people!), I made the biggest purchase of the warmest puffy jacket evah, I crunched the crunchy leaves on the ground, I went ice skating at the Frog Pond in the Commons, I listened to good live music and drank pumpkin beer! Most of all I've enjoyed the company of wonderful friends, family and coworkers. Living near my cousin twins is the best because I'm in constant giggle fits--it's just what we do. 


It's fun to think about being in Chile last year and where I'll be located next year. There is a lot to learn from everywhere you go and everyone you meet..lucky for me to have such variety as it is the spice of life after all! This year I am thankful as always for my family who continue to make me laugh endlessly and keep me warm. As the holidays quickly approach I want to remind myself to be kind and tolerant, to take good care of myself and others and to continue to learn. 

Indians and Pilgrims!

If you don't like mini pumpkin and red velvet cupcakes we probably can't be friends.

I love my mom and we love breakfast.

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sounds good to me

nytimes
— Maira Kalman (The Principles of Uncertainty)

This is subject of the majority of my day dreaming...

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reality check

Saw this floating around on the internet and I'm all about it--often times my friends tell me I can be a little harsh but sometimes you gotta remind yourself how lucky you are! 

(via happenstance)

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the grumps

(image via Cup Of Jo)

Sometimes I get the grumps..meaning I have a meltdown, or get very stressed out leading to yelling and generally not being a functional person. This usually happens when I over commit/schedule myself and feel in response completely overwhelmed. Fortunately I have an amazing, wonderful and beautiful dearest and bestest friend Natalie who consistently gives me the BEST seriously the BESTEST advice. One day when I was feeling like the girl above Natalie wrote me a little note and provided some goodies that I thought was the sweetest and most thoughtful thing ever (she's just like that..can you tell by my gushing how much I adore this woman!?)! I'd like to share some quotes from that I continue to look back on whenever I'm feeling down..

"Tara, You are my favorite. Feeling shitty is so random...But hey, it happens. C'arrive. There are four things that always, without fail, make me feel less shitty when I feel...shitty...

1. Having super smooth and short nails.

2. Having the best chapstick ever, and thus non-chapped lips.

3. Taking an obscenely long shower and then slathering lotion all over my body. (is this awkward?) (this ALREADY made me laugh and feel better as I was reading!!!)

4. Drinking a hot cup of tea and relaxing with a book/magazine. (Total lie. I drink coffee and watch Bridget Jones. But tea is better for you, blah blah blah, DONC, tea it is) (Natalie is like sooo funny and we have a ritual of getting iced coffee together that borders on obsession).

...the note continues...anyway these things make me feel SO much better too! I don't know what it is but Natalie is sooo good at breaking things down... She is a super smart, lovely person all around!! I now practice these every time I'm feeling blehbity bleh and have added a couple of rituals of my own..

5. Blast some music and dance out whatever Im feeling preferably in a goofy fashion.

6. Looking through old pictures and remembering all the funny/silly/amazing times and places that I took them.

7. Calling a friend (aka Natalie) and chatting away realizing hey--life isn't that bad and tomorrow is another day.

8. Snuggling with some sort of furry animal. 

What do you do to make your self de-stress and feel better? The thing that Natalie made me realize is everyone gets stressed and grumpy at times, the key is to know how to make yourself calm down and feel better. I just love that lady! 

Besos!

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happy weekend

Hello Loves,


It's the weekend (yay!)..I'm looking forward to time with my mom, farmer's markets, hikes in the Santa Monica mountains, relaxing with coworkers and enjoying the sun. Also, my sister and one of my best friends is coming to LA next week..I CAN'T WAIT!
Hope everyone has a lovely mother's day and a happy weekend!


Here are some things I love about this week...

(via ffffound)

Graphic design of a song I really can't get enough of...

Dreaming of Summer Days...

(via naturallynina)

Cheesy but true...I want to road trip right now!

(lost link..oops!)

Besos!

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simple pleasures

Sometimes when I grow weary of the world, I like to think of some simple things that make me realize how the little good things in life contribute to the many reasons why I am a lucky and blessed girl.


Right now, I'm loving..


Fresh mint in my sparkling water..it makes me feel classy and tastes delicious! Did you know that Greek mythology said that mint leaves represents hospitality? My next dinner party is definitely having sparkling mint water on the menu!


Getting cherry blossoms from the farmer's market with my mama. It reminds me of Japan and Washington D.C...two places I'm dying to visit!

(Images via wideopenspaces)

Aveeno's new nourishing fig and shea butter body wash..As many of you know..I am obsessed with all things fig (the fruit--dried and fresh, I even painted a fig painting once!). This body wash smells amazing and feels great! Yum!

Talking to good friends about exciting upcoming adventures and getting a contagious feeling of giddiness! (Realized I have a tendency to do this after chatting with my lovely amazing friend Amanda about upcoming adventures in one of our old haunts-Paris!)

(Image via cosasminimas)

Iced Coffee and the way it looks when you put just the right amount of soy milk in! 

(Image via Google)

Try and think of some little things that make you happy this week! It's fun!

Besos!

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happy spring

Spring a ling! Doesn't this photo make you wish you were riding your bike along this path?
I'm actually looking forward to spring cleaning and the fruits/vegetables (for the second time this year)..Wishing for happy and exciting changes! 

Photo credit: Lonely Planet, New Zealand. heheh.

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