i am grateful for irony.

note how it says "a new approach" under the brand name.
and then also how it says " blue acid wash".

sooo sick of all the 80s stuff that's "in" again. ugh!

last day of work for a week!!
(we're closed for renovations)

i can't really afford to be off work for a week with no pay, but i will enjoy it i'm sure!

"I like smiling. Smiling's my favorite!"
(from elf, if you didn't know)

with that being said:

if you see someone without a smile, give them yours.

:)

the start of a new day

memories of my gpa.
today is his bday.
i miss you sooo much.
<3>

record stores like stormy.

my quote journal.
i've been writing inspirational quotes in it for years. every once in a while i look back and read some of the pages randomly, and it always makes me feel better!

dexter must have a case of spring fever.
just like tony and i.
he's been sweet as pie today...coming up and just resting his head on me all the times. he's adorable!!

byki.
it's helping me learn czech for free!!!
and it really works. it's awesome.

the program is a little confusing to work at first, but once you figure out how to save all the lists (lesson plans) it's great!

l.o.v.e.

thanks, blend!

so grateful for letting go!

(for the record, this is supposed to be an animated gif of me dancing in circles but it doesn't seem to want to post!)

my babe!
even though he can do a yoga headstand and i can't. grr.

a clean room!
it's been a mess in there for weeks.

(ugh, seeing this photo makes me realize how i REALLY need to make new curtains that wont fade! yuck!)

saw this on my way to work this morning. you will only get it if you watch doctor who haha.
either way, it made me really happy to see someone put "tardis" on their blue car. hahahahahah.

doctor who.
i love this show.
i don't know when i started being such a huge fan of sci-fi.
it's funny. but i cannot get enough of this show!

old friends, new friends, awesome people in general.
at a bday party for cory. mustache style.

making REAL cupcakes.
vegan of course.
i have currently given up on making GF/SF cupcakes.
i tried this week and it just didn't work out. and i really wanted cupcakes to bring for cory's bday party tomorrow!
the lighter ones are strawberry (and will have strawberry frosting on them) and the darker ones are chocolate (and those will have vanilla buttercream frosting with chocolate chips).

hot pink lips!
i got a ridiculous amount of compliments wearing this color.
show orchid by mac.

new bangs!
i cut them up after i showered today.
i was starting to feel a little frumpy. this definitely helps. (since i'm trying to grow my hair out!)

made pad thai for dinner. have never made anything like this before and it was SO GOOD!

the sun shining!

having a minute to myself.

in which i gave myself a pedicure.
and yes, i do it on my sink in the bathroom (so i can soak my feet in the sink).

i've been a little overwhelmed today.

THE BEST pizza i have ever had. ever.
and it was gluten-free and vegan.
at pala in nyc.
this particular pizza had potatoes, zucchini, daiya moz cheese, and rosemary.
incredible!

tim burton exhibit!
it was amazing.
at moma in nyc.

new boots!
warm and waterproof and perfect for NYC!

the ability to drive.

can you imagine not driving?
i can't.

i mean, it would be easier to picture if i lived in a place that had reliable public transportation. michigan isn't really good for that sort of thing.

getting my lashes tinted!
before (up) and after (down).

i think it makes a pretty big difference. it's nice to not have to feel like i NEED mascara.

the airport is so fascinating. planes in general are..
i wish there was a better place in detroit to sit and watch take-offs and landings. i only know of one in kalamazoo!