August 2011
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For these beings, fall is ever the normal season, the only weather, there be no...
– Ray Bradbury, Something Wicked This Way Comes (via theautumnpeople)
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On going grey
I’ve got a pretty wicked grey streak going on in my bangs. On the one hand: I’m too young for this shit. On the other: Rogue powers.
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Brands and shops I love:
(*= local Chicago shop)
Nevermind* (necklaces)
Fashion Tomato* (dresses/skirts)
P+L Boutique* (unique international import items)
Steve Madden (my fave flats, heels, wedges)
Buckle (my fave jeans/ jackets)
Target (work shirts, messenger bags)
Forever 21 (tops, jewelry, wallets)
H&M (blazers, nice tops)
Victoria’s Secret PINK (bras n panties)
American Eagle/Aerie (hangout wear,...
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Goldfish
I’m trying this new thing in an attempt to get into shape that I like to call “the goldfish”. Goldfish will grow to be as large as the body of water they inhabit; a goldfish in a small bowl won’t grow to be as large as one in a tank. So I’m wearing jeans that are just a bit snug today to make myself work harder to fit into them properly. We’ll see if this is...
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10 Things for today
10.) Pretty Little Liars- amazing clothes this ep! (Especially Isabelle’s dress)
9.) company picnic lunch at work
8.) Taylor Swift- Haunted (as heard on True Blood c/o Jessica)
7.) blue-black nail polish (Wet n Wild Craze- “Nocturnal”)
6.) last hot day of summer before those lovely 70 degree days roll in
5.) owl necklace from Joe- an unexpected gift!
4.) Jillian...
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On buying into that girly crap
Had a rough day and was feeling really lonely and crappy. When I got off the train, I was determined to go home and put on sad music and cry, but I passed this great little boutique and found the most amazing dress for my friend’s wedding. It’s the most flattering dress I’ve ever worn in my life- it flaunts all my best features and hides my worst. I got the dress and a pair of...
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The Doctor's Companions
Rose Tyler= the love of his life
Martha Jones= his loyal soldier
Donna Noble= his bossy big sister
Amy Pond= his best friend
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On not being afraid when home alone
Either the wind is really loud, or some guy is moaning like a douche in my courtyard. Please don’t cut me into little pieces.
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5 Totally Bitchin Things I've Accomplished
1.) Graduated from the University of Chicago, ranked #7 in the world. First person in my family to earn a college degree. :)
2.) Wrote a 30 page thesis on war and oppression themes in the Harry Potter series; received critical acclaim from HP scholar, John Granger. Got to visit Wizarding World!
3.) Run a successful, rewarding blog (FYUChicago) which lets me connect with different students and...
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I sleep in the hive, I guess all the buzzing got to me. Well I’m still...
– Panic at the Disco
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