happy list {april 9-15}

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…and the world’s worst blogger award goes to moi. Sorry. I’m ridiculously busy. I’ll catch up on blog reading…someday, I’m sure.

{1} getting positive feedback on my illustrations {2} catching 11:11 {3} Draw Something. Seriously {4} all the progress on Vitality (also, the reason I never blog anymore…sorry) {5} ideal living situation in New York City over the summer…I’m so excited {6} Mike’s awesome surprises {7} the fact that the semester is almost over {8} New York City {9} sweet potatoes with cinnamon and peanut butter…mmm {10} my Crohn’s meds finally kicking in again (except for yesterday, but that’s a whole ‘nother story…basically my stomach was not a fan of tapioca) {11} making new friends and meeting new people {12} coming back to my bed after a long day of traveling…I swear my bed is the greatest {13} good photos {14} discovering amazing writers whose words I just absolutely eat up {15} meeting the women behind an amazing and inspiring nonprofit {16} an easy schedule for the fall semester…I kind of think I deserve it {17} being proud of my work…doesn’t happen too often {18} finding my passion {19} Vitamin gummies (crack, I tell you) {20} shorts weather.

i just thought i’d share my talent with you guys

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I’m sure I’ll be getting a book deal any day now.

anyway the point of this post is that {1} I want to sleep but I can’t because in addition to my insomnia (love it), I think my stomach is making a pretty legit attempt at defying the laws of physics and crawling out of my body and {2} like Vitality‘s Facebook page! Do it do it! If you care about aspiring artists/street style/literature and poetry/indie music…Vitality is kind of like the bomb.

p.s. I hope my blog isn’t starting to sound like an ongoing advertisement (ew), but I really do love working on Vitality and my illustrations…so there. It doesn’t even feel like work to me.

“Love what you do and you’ll never work a day in your life,” right?

who said that again?

happy list {april 1-7}

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{pretty pretty best fwend…I love photo class photo shoots}

{1} getting a hoop piercing on my nose. Third time getting my nose pierced, first time getting a hoop. I think I’m in love. {2} Tapper forcing me to take a picture with her and the Easter Bunny at the mall…even though I felt extremely uncomfortable and was convinced that he was a pedophile. And of course Tapper sat on his (her?) lap. Creep. {3} a little special surprise from Mike {4} finding the perfect thumb ring. {5} coconut milk ice cream. {6} my new oil lamp or whatever. It smells amazing. {7} finding some hidden allergy medicine when I thought I’d ran out and was about to break out in hives. {8} Braeburn apples. {9} Vitality being invited to the New York State Business Plan Competition. {10} Tapper getting me a Build-a-Bear (well, dog) with Converse and aviators to cheer me up. Also, if I squeeze its paw it sings Aaron Carter’s “I want Candy.” And we named him Elvis. He’s awesome and incredibly annoying at the same time (kind of like a Furby). {11} lunch with Julie on Thursdays. {12} awesome naps. {13} cleaning my room (sorry. I’m a neat freak). {14} the conversation I had with Brittany. I don’t even remember what it was about but it had to be pretty funny…{15} and speaking of funny, being assigned a group project in class and having an incredibly in-depth conversation about peanut butter with my partner. Like, really in-depth. More in-depth than peanut butter should ever be. {16} my Chinese roommate Yibing. Enough said. {17} getting As when I think the project I submitted was crap…I’ll take it. {18} making plans for New York City this summer. Yay. And so excited to start my internship. {19} rediscovering Peanut Butter Puffings. And discovering peanut butter Cheerios. {20} that time Aaron Carter beat Shaq.

let’s pretend like i still blog

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so.

I’ve got this “collection” for class, and it’s Andy Warhol-inspired.

{I love Andy Warhol}

I kind of really really like it.

and speaking of illustrations, order yours here.

you know you want to.

in other news, what the hell was I thinking when I decided to take six classes, work two jobs, volunteer, and co-run a magazine this semester (click click click. It’s under construction, but you’re going to love it. I promise. And it will come out in print eventually. So it’ll be legit)? Oh that’s right. I wasn’t.

so with that in mind, I’m going to go take a nap.

first of the month, april 2012 {or second. whatever}

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obsessing over: Vitality.

working on: taking a break from a sociology paper. My brain is imploding.

thinking about: how sad it is that I had to miss Make It Or Break It to do work. And how sad it is that I am sad about this.

anticipating: this summer. Can it be here already?

listening: my clock ticking.

drinking: water water water.

wishing: for all my homework to do itself. Time to catch up on school, kids.

happy list {march 26-april 1}

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I know I’m a crappy blogger these days. I’m sorry. I’ve taken on too much this semester, and it might be a lot more than I can handle sometimes. That said, I had an amazing week, so I have a ton to be thankful for. Not so much an amazing weekend, but “this too shall pass” blah blah. And, I’m really glad Mike is here for me. That makes it better.

{1} finally solidifying my plans for the summer (short study abroad program in London, Greece, Switzerland, France, and a dream internship in New York City…that’s what’s up)! I’m so excited {2} Make It Or Break It coming back on (embarrassing, but I was a gymnast, so I like to think that I get a free pass on this one) {3} seeing Mike! {4} getting good grades (I’m a nerd) {5} oatmeal for breakfast on a cold morning (or any morning, really, but especially on a cold morning) {6} happy songs that make me cry with Tapper {7} randomly meeting someone that could completely change my life {8} Starbucks chai latte with soy milk {9} trees blooming with flowers {10} cooking! (who would’ve thought I’d end up loving to cook?) {11} the classes I want to sign up for for the fall semester {12} writing {13} freshly shaved legs {14} looking up pictures and videos of puggles online with Tapper {15} making Asian fried rice that doesn’t hurt my stomach {16} talking to Alex about our future (read: our future business/dream!) {17} the card Ariela drew Papi for his birthday {18} vegan pizza – or the pizza crust, anyway. Vegan “cheese” is nasty. {19} new colorful sports bras (discounted, to boot) {20} Alex and I winning a $5,000 grant for our business. Unreal.

happy list {march 19-25}

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this week was so full of ups and downs, but here are the things that made me happy…

{1} the Syracuse basketball team making it to the Elite Eight in the NCAA basketball tournament (even though we lost the Elite Eight game…so bitter. I thought this might be our year) {2} the celebrations that followed {3} 70+ degrees in March {4} hundreds of students sunbathing and throwing around footballs in the quad {5} discovering oneclickgrocery.com…I don’t have a car {6} the tuna steak I cooked the other day {7} getting a job offer because one of my professors from a previous semester recommended me {8} catching up on homework…feels good {9} getting As! {10} new opportunities {11} getting out of class early so we could all watch the game {12} FINALLY DISCOVERING WHO “A” IS ON PRETTY LITTLE LIARS!!…or have we?! {13} working on an Andy Warhol-inspired illustration collection for class {14} vegan cupcakes from Strong Hearts Cafe {15} the House marathon continues {16} shooting photos on the quad {17} the picture that my sister showed me of one of Justin Bobby’s puppies, who she named Dumbo because of his big ears {18} Skype dates with Mike {19} downloading new magazine issues to my iPad {20} mani pedis

when march looks like this

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in a strange turn of events (or global warming – whichever), it is currently in the high 70s in Syracuse when at this time of year we would usually be knee-deep in snow. Today, there were literally hundreds of students tanning out on the quad.

also, we just made it to the Elite Eight in the NCAA basketball tournament, and I can still hear honking, firecrackers, and cheers on the street.

basically, I can’t stop smiling.

happy list {march 12-18}

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{mango juice.}

{1} the feeling after I’ve gone for a run. The feeling after I’ve worked out in general {2} my body finally crashing after spending countless sleepless nights with insomnia {3} making Mike watch Khloe & Lamar with me (I don’t think I could ever get him to watch The Bachelor. I think Khloe & Lamar is where he draws the line, and only because one time Lamar farted, and he thought it was hilarious). Also, Mike making me watch House with him (a lot less embarrassing than Khloe & Lamar) {4} finding out that my favorite chocolate treats from Costa Rica are – woohoo – made out of dark chocolate, so I can eat them {5} Mike learning to speak to our cleaning-lady-slash-second-mom (more like “first,” in our case) in Spanish {6} going out for ice cream with my grandma, and seeing her finishing her cone way before anyone else {7} randomly running into a friend from Syracuse in the streets of New York City {8} fresh mango juice {9} finding a hamsa shirt on urban outfitters.com. I’m obsessed {10} paychecks {11} Mike doing well for himself. Proud girlfriend here {12} new turquoise Converse (I have a shopping problem) {13} anything turquoise in general, especially rings {14} finally being tan, not pasty {15} finding a mini statue of an elephant reading the newspaper and buying two on a whim (well, two for the price of one. But now my sister and I have matching elephant-reading-a-newspaper statues. Tell me that’s not awesome!) {16} drunk – like, absolutely obliterated – Englishmen at the Starbucks on 43rd and Broadway at 4 a.m. on St. Patrick’s Day {17} Pretty Little Liars {18} getting new orders for illustrations! {19} 7o degrees. In March. In Syracuse. This just doesn’t happen {20} as a result of said weather, frat boys blasting their music and drinking beer on their front porches. And I’m not even into Greek life.

I think from now on, I will make a top 20 happy list every week. I always get caught up with stress, and you know, it’s kind of important to remember the little things that make you smile. Right?

p.s. imagine if I accidentally skipped a number? That would be embarrassing. People would think I don’t know how to count.