I've been wanting a black leather jacket for the last 5 years!
Today I finally got one at Target of all places!
This is a staple I was actually prepared to spend some money on and by chance came across a really comfortable one at Target, yay! I always borrow my sisters when I'm home and now I finally have a jacket for fall/winter.
I love Target, I could by so much stuff I don't need. I think it's because it is where I went with my mom all the time while growing up and home/house stuff is all so pretty to me.
It's funny to be in this stage of life, while I have some friends that are married and having babies or living with their boyfriends. I am still just dating and having fun and figuring everything out. My daily schedule right now revolves around me and it's so crazy for me to think I could handle what my friends and cousin Aly is going through right now.
Anyways, it puts it all into perspective of just how quickly life changes!
<3 T
ps-im about to watch the finale of season 8 friends where Rachel has her baby so yes I had baby on the brain from that :)
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Sunday, September 11, 2011
10 Years Passed, The World Forever Changed
Ten years ago I woke up on a Tuesday to my mom in the shower and my dad calling on the phone telling me to turn on the tv. I saw a newscast of a burning building on the tv that sat on my dads dresser. I was unfazed. Huh I wondered..oh look a plane hit a building on accident. I had no idea what the World Trade Center was. I had no idea of the magnitude of the situation. My dad made me get my mom out of the shower and she freaked out. Looking back I understand how it must have been horrifying as a parent to discover your nation under attack. What does this mean for America. Her cousin had worked in the world trade center, but there offices had been moved. She spent all morning calling her relatives on the east coast.
As I vaguely remeber getting ready for school and then distinctly remember sitting down in the living room and watching as the buildings fell. That's when it really hit me, oh my gosh these buildings fell and there must have been a whole bunch of people inside. I remember the somber day in school as most of the teachers barely taught anything..they mostly taught us about the world trade center and I remember the moment of silence during science class.
My parents had just gone to visit my Uncle in Philadelphia, exactly one month before and had gone to the city and have pictures in front of the WTC. It's one of the only places I feel like my dad has been that I haven't. I had just gone on my 8th grade Washington DC trip in March 2001. Looking back now I see how naive I was about flying and security and all these bad things that could really happen in the world. 9/11/01 made me grow up and I think that is when I really discovered the need to travel, the need to understand the world, and the hope for peace.
New York City is the one city I have never been to and have been wanting to go to for so long. My little sister gets to go in December and I am so jealous! I've been watching friends from season 1-the end and I am on the end of season 7. All of the screen shots of the city makes me want to not only go there but live there. I love los angeles and I dont think i could leave it, but somehow there is this new need and hunger to become a new yorker or experience the east coast. from the hamptons to suburbs in connecticut to boston to the jersey shore. that and the south are the places i havent discovered yet in america.
I feel so blessed for the life I have been given. Today I finally hiked Runyan Canyon and it was a great way to remember the fallen on that day. Looking out over Los Angeles and the beauty of the city made me think more about how a city came together after a tragedy and what the true meaning of tragedy and horror means.
It's been a beautiful Sunday. Good friends, cleaning, cooking, shopping, hiking, and remembering.
<3 T
As I vaguely remeber getting ready for school and then distinctly remember sitting down in the living room and watching as the buildings fell. That's when it really hit me, oh my gosh these buildings fell and there must have been a whole bunch of people inside. I remember the somber day in school as most of the teachers barely taught anything..they mostly taught us about the world trade center and I remember the moment of silence during science class.
My parents had just gone to visit my Uncle in Philadelphia, exactly one month before and had gone to the city and have pictures in front of the WTC. It's one of the only places I feel like my dad has been that I haven't. I had just gone on my 8th grade Washington DC trip in March 2001. Looking back now I see how naive I was about flying and security and all these bad things that could really happen in the world. 9/11/01 made me grow up and I think that is when I really discovered the need to travel, the need to understand the world, and the hope for peace.
New York City is the one city I have never been to and have been wanting to go to for so long. My little sister gets to go in December and I am so jealous! I've been watching friends from season 1-the end and I am on the end of season 7. All of the screen shots of the city makes me want to not only go there but live there. I love los angeles and I dont think i could leave it, but somehow there is this new need and hunger to become a new yorker or experience the east coast. from the hamptons to suburbs in connecticut to boston to the jersey shore. that and the south are the places i havent discovered yet in america.
I feel so blessed for the life I have been given. Today I finally hiked Runyan Canyon and it was a great way to remember the fallen on that day. Looking out over Los Angeles and the beauty of the city made me think more about how a city came together after a tragedy and what the true meaning of tragedy and horror means.
It's been a beautiful Sunday. Good friends, cleaning, cooking, shopping, hiking, and remembering.
<3 T
50 States
All the states I've been to:
1. California, lived in
2. Idaho, lived in
3. Oregon
4. Nevada
5. Arizona
6. Washington
7. Utah
8. Colorado
9. Florida
10. Hawaii
11. Oklahoma
12. South Dakota
13. Illinois
14. Iowa
15. Virginia & Washington D.C.
I want to visit the rest some day...
Especially New York, Massachusetts, Tennessee, and the Carolina's. and Texas and Alaska too..
1. California, lived in
2. Idaho, lived in
3. Oregon
4. Nevada
5. Arizona
6. Washington
7. Utah
8. Colorado
9. Florida
10. Hawaii
11. Oklahoma
12. South Dakota
13. Illinois
14. Iowa
15. Virginia & Washington D.C.
I want to visit the rest some day...
Especially New York, Massachusetts, Tennessee, and the Carolina's. and Texas and Alaska too..
Saturday, September 10, 2011
9.10.11
Happy Saturday,
Tonight I'm going to a karaoke bar to celebrate my boss/good friend's birthday! Last year she went big for her 40th and I partied hard as it was one of my first LA adventures and was at the Roosevelt pool. This year I'm ready to have some fun again and hopefully sing some karaoke yeah!
Been singing a lot in the shower, in the car, pretty much everywhere...the writing juices are starting to flow.
But currently on my playlist is:
Adele-Someone Like You, ever since her MTV movie award performance I am in LOVE with this song.
Lady Antebellum-Wanted You More, there new album comes out soon, psyched!
Matt Nathanson & Mat Kearney's new albums :)
Gwen Stefani-takin me back to Love Angel Music Baby since TaySwift covered her at her concert
Jason Reeves-The Lovesick
Lady Gaga-You & I-instant classic
Colbie Caillat-Brighter Than The Sun-just makes you feel happy
Nicki Minaj- Super Bass
Foster the People-Helena Beat
Toby Keith-Made in America, good september 11th reminder and classic country, american pride!
Alrighty gotta get ready :)
T
Tonight I'm going to a karaoke bar to celebrate my boss/good friend's birthday! Last year she went big for her 40th and I partied hard as it was one of my first LA adventures and was at the Roosevelt pool. This year I'm ready to have some fun again and hopefully sing some karaoke yeah!
Been singing a lot in the shower, in the car, pretty much everywhere...the writing juices are starting to flow.
But currently on my playlist is:
Adele-Someone Like You, ever since her MTV movie award performance I am in LOVE with this song.
Lady Antebellum-Wanted You More, there new album comes out soon, psyched!
Matt Nathanson & Mat Kearney's new albums :)
Gwen Stefani-takin me back to Love Angel Music Baby since TaySwift covered her at her concert
Jason Reeves-The Lovesick
Lady Gaga-You & I-instant classic
Colbie Caillat-Brighter Than The Sun-just makes you feel happy
Nicki Minaj- Super Bass
Foster the People-Helena Beat
Toby Keith-Made in America, good september 11th reminder and classic country, american pride!
Alrighty gotta get ready :)
T
Monday, September 5, 2011
Year 25.
I turned 24 back in June which means that I am currently living in year 25, I AM 24 but this year is my 25th year on earth. understand?
anyways. 2 months down and I've already accomplished some of the goals on my list I created a couple years ago of "things to do before i turn 25". this year i want to really stick to what i say i'm going to do. not just stick to it, but do it all out, 110%, give it my best shot ya know.
labor day weekend means the end of summer to me...between memorial and labor day weekends all i have done is eat, drink, and be very merry. therefor all of the hard work i did to get in the awesome shape i was in back in may, kinda got blown. so im starting over, REALLY sticking to it and committing to healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle. not only for my weight (the 4-5 pounds of junk) but for future health benefits. So I am restarting my 6 day a week Tracy Anderson Method for workout & every day Trader Joe's yummy health food diet.
With my boss's birthday weekend coming up, I'm letting it be a reward if I can work hard the rest of the week. But after that no extra beers or drinks for me for awhile. water or sugar free redbull please.
<3 T
anyways. 2 months down and I've already accomplished some of the goals on my list I created a couple years ago of "things to do before i turn 25". this year i want to really stick to what i say i'm going to do. not just stick to it, but do it all out, 110%, give it my best shot ya know.
labor day weekend means the end of summer to me...between memorial and labor day weekends all i have done is eat, drink, and be very merry. therefor all of the hard work i did to get in the awesome shape i was in back in may, kinda got blown. so im starting over, REALLY sticking to it and committing to healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle. not only for my weight (the 4-5 pounds of junk) but for future health benefits. So I am restarting my 6 day a week Tracy Anderson Method for workout & every day Trader Joe's yummy health food diet.
With my boss's birthday weekend coming up, I'm letting it be a reward if I can work hard the rest of the week. But after that no extra beers or drinks for me for awhile. water or sugar free redbull please.
<3 T
Sunday, September 4, 2011
Why I'm super excited for fall...
...football games, go boise state!
...pumpkin spice lates @ starbucks
...sweaters and scarves
...crisp mornings
...rain boots
...the return of allll of my tv shows and new ones! (glee, gossip girl, vampire diaries, revenge, pan am!)
...pumpkin spice lates @ starbucks
...sweaters and scarves
...crisp mornings
...rain boots
...the return of allll of my tv shows and new ones! (glee, gossip girl, vampire diaries, revenge, pan am!)
Monday, July 25, 2011
the grass is greener on the other side
ive been doing this thing where i say "yes" to life...i know i know, i might have stolen it from the movie yesman, but hey he's got a point. i mean im not saying yes to everything...but a lot more than usual.
after new experiences and responsibilities ive been able to really dig deep and realize who i am, was, and are. I realize how a person can change and grow as i experience this for myself. i feel like ive been living behind a veil that has been suddenly been blown open by a gust of wind that i wasn't expecting. I don't think the veil has been completely lifted, but just enough has been viewed to understand the meaning of life, relationships, and the real world in more depth.
i realize now how much ive been thinking that the grass is greener on the other side, always wanting what i cant have. well be careful what you wish for because you might just get it (quote thanks to the pussycat dolls) and it might not be what i wanted at all.
i was recently looking back through the many facebook pictures ive been tagged in, you know those ones you didn't take, those pictures you didn't even know were taken. I had such a good college experience. While there were so many ups and downs to college, I can look upon them now as the moments that lead me to where i am and who i am today. I'm going back to Boise in 4 days and I am so excited to be with all my old friends, I never thought i'd miss it this much.
<3 t
after new experiences and responsibilities ive been able to really dig deep and realize who i am, was, and are. I realize how a person can change and grow as i experience this for myself. i feel like ive been living behind a veil that has been suddenly been blown open by a gust of wind that i wasn't expecting. I don't think the veil has been completely lifted, but just enough has been viewed to understand the meaning of life, relationships, and the real world in more depth.
i realize now how much ive been thinking that the grass is greener on the other side, always wanting what i cant have. well be careful what you wish for because you might just get it (quote thanks to the pussycat dolls) and it might not be what i wanted at all.
i was recently looking back through the many facebook pictures ive been tagged in, you know those ones you didn't take, those pictures you didn't even know were taken. I had such a good college experience. While there were so many ups and downs to college, I can look upon them now as the moments that lead me to where i am and who i am today. I'm going back to Boise in 4 days and I am so excited to be with all my old friends, I never thought i'd miss it this much.
<3 t
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