3.19.10

Barcelona Tapas. Starbucks. Monument Circle. Friends. A-Team Puzzle. Banjo. Blow horns. Beers.

Jethro done did turn 29.

I've done it again

I was up late last night and decided I need a new make up bag. I've had mine for over six years and it is GROSS. But I love it! The print is sort of like an old vintage couch- subdued green, pink and orange flowers with cream as the base color. I gave myself a budget of $20, because trust me, if you're headed to Etsy.com, GIVE YOURSELF A BUDGET. This lovely thing should be on its way to my house soon:

MINE!

Because it is impossible for me to buy everything on Etsy, I must at least attempt to pressure other people to buy these wonderful bags. With the exception of the first one, all these were in my price range.

one : This bag is my favorite, and this seller - ShibaNgDesigns - has incredible stuff.
two : Adorable!
three : If you can't tell, I am into these stitching patters. (How's my lingo? HA. Terrible.)
four : This is more of a purse, but you could put make up in it.
five : This is the first bag I looked at. Little did I know this would turn into a two hour venture.


P.S. Someone needs to hurry up and pop out a kid so I can buy them these enormously adorable booties. They gave me the shivers. Please go look at her page and tell me you didn't get SICK TO YOUR STOMACH from the cuteness.

P.P.S. I need to look deeper into the legal side of taking pictures from the web. I attributed the pictures below, but is that enough? To stay safe, I used all links today.

The top 5 reasons getting the mail today was B.A.

5. The state of Indiana's Department of Revenue sent me a letter saying: You're an idiot. You misfiled your taxes. Here's 70 more dollars.

4. The handcrafted soap dish I ordered off Etsy came today and the seller, MyNaturesArt, accompanied it with a free handmade soap.


3. This month's copy of TRAVEL + LEISURE is featuring "The best of Europe now." I can't wait to delve in.

2. There wasn't a single bill.

1. Jethro received his acceptance letter from UNC Asheville. Through the address hole I saw: "pleasure". . . "transfer student" . . . "Fall 2010." My body went limp as I tried to run upstairs and call him. (I'm pretty damn lucky it didn't say: It is our pleasure to inform you we will not be able to accept you as a transfer student in the Fall of 2010, but . . .")

OH, THE POSSIBILITIES.

Love at first sight

Against the red wall in our dining room, this would look killer. Despite the price tag of $129, I am beyond tempted.

This isn't turning into a shopping blog, but I have been doing a fair amount of browsing lately. I'm obsessed with the solid muted tones for Spring: greys, whites, pinks, blues and browns. And the textures. Not that I'm even qualified to talk about fashion trends, but whatever is going on this season has inspired me more than the last six seasons combined. Here's just a few things calling my name:

The Sak Madera Crossbody

Ulvan, can be found at Aldo


Old Navy

Juicy Couture


Off the Beaten Path® Libia Sandal


And basically every single thing at Ann Taylor:
Floral Front Shell
Cashmere Cable Cardigan

My new obsession

TOMS shoes:


There isn't a lot to debate. The shoes are unique, incredibly comfortable and support a movement: shoes prevent disease, infection and create opportunity. TOMS slogan, One to One, clinches their agreement to donate a pair of shoes to a child in need every time a pair is sold.

For more information, visit http://toms.com/

IND to AMS

I had my final adviser appointment today, the one where we made sure all the required class boxes were checked and that I was set to graduate in May (!!!). To my oblivion, I need eight additional credits to the four I already knew about. This is okay, except I have been anxiously awaiting planning a European expedition that is now in danger of being placed on hold.

Before anyone thinks it, I know I should shut up. I have had my fair share of international travel for this year, but the truth is - traveling is all I think about. I have literally quit all my other passions and began frantically looking at flights, possible routes, hostels, weather conditions and rail passes. I woke up last Wednesday and immediately started searched cheap tickets to Jamaica, for no reason. Traveling has become my addiction, and I must annihilate my bank account to feed the need.

But my research has caused a few issues. How am I supposed to choose a limited number of cities to visit amongst the vast country that is Europe? Which tours should I take? Am I allowed to skip my family Christmas in July to take this trip? There are so many questions, options and scenarios that I have found myself stricken with anxiety.

Recently I recall hearing a woman speak about how the increased anxiety levels of females is directly correlated with the fact that our choices have grown incredibly. I really wish I could recall where I picked up this information, because I want to continue exploring. The psychology of this has never seemed more accurate.

Despite, I am planning this trip because I want to. I will do about anything to get those extra eight credits completed and I won't be surprised if I book the flights tomorrow. I can't quit the travel pipe.

AHHHHHH.

It's here. I just filled out my intent to graduate.

To the Real World: Hi?.. Hello?.. Be nice!