Friday Favorties

It's Friday hayyyy! I'm back in New York! Spending the rest of the night watching The Killing with Bartholomew a.k.a. never unpacking anything  because it's annoying.  got any fun plans this weekend? hope it's grand-let's chat favorites

 A definite favorite is cooler weather-it is time for coffee, bonfires, falling leaves, carving pumpkins, good television, apple picking, and my favorite FALL FASHION. I am thrilled to wear my boots and tights!

I am a big fan of dear creatures , and they just released their autumn collection!
could I have this coat and dress please?

A  favorite show of mine is the Mindy Project- is it is almost time for the  premiere! I can't wait to see more of the Mindy and Danny love story, as well as Peter's antics.

 A few faves on this Friday are: good health, a new book, and the unknown heading into this fall. I feel like the things that often terrify me are the very things that make me who I am.

 I absolutely loved the doc. "maiden trip". It follows a 14 year old girl who sails around the world alone-even made me cry. It was inspiring and left me in complete awe.

cheers to the weekend xo

around here

 I don't know how I'm ever going to board the plane in the morning!
 (never thought I would be sad to leave Mississippi and fly to New York-weirdo worthy)
It has been a week full of relaxation, pet snuggles, and spending time with family. 
to end my week here, we decided to go  bowling!

Destiny's Child was played, Christmas socks were worn, Cole got a lot of strikes, and my lame, super weak wrist hurts!

 Did I mention we got ice cream after? Tomorrow, I'll be back in Brooklyn missing these people!
There's lots of change coming around the corner this fall- I'm starting a pretty serious acting class, leaping into a new job, and dun dun dunnnn.... moving into a new apartment. I'm thrilled to be moving in with some beautiful, smart, fun, and get this...southern girls!

Speaking of change- on a complete whim I kissed my long locks goodbye yesterday...

 It is taking a hot minute to get used to this cut -

I kind of just sit around like OMG I have NO hair.

so that's how I'm doing :) Okay New York...I'm coming back.

how you doing tuesday?

"and this is the part where you find out who you are"



Memphis is wonderful.
I'm elated to be spending a few days at home with people I really love. I hope you are having a good Tuesday friend!

Friday Favorites

It's Friday y'all! 

we made it another week reader of mine! I just landed in Memphis for a few days-so my absolute favorite  is getting to spend some time with my family and sweet little pets! let me tell you what else I thought was cool this week...

I loved this article about female pop stars posted on hellogiggles earlier this week.

I have  new bedding in my room! just felt like a change (don't judge it came from a teen website, I promise it looks pretty!)

It's fashion week in the city! I personally really love Honor NYC-the clothes are stunning, wish I could afford to buy something! A girl can dream...

I had a horrible headache yesterday, and Bartholomew chose to nap with me until I was feeling better. He has been in a crazy mood lately, so this cuddle session was a little surprising.
Also  his smirk is perfectly captured in this bottom picture. what a charmer.


cheers to the weekend pals xo 

talking about losses

"My eyes were glued on life and they were full of tears."

Jack Kerouac 

This week.
 sheeeeesh
This week is a rough one dear reader...BUT you know what else? I'm gaining a lot of perspective.
I'm learning that falling down is pretty inevitable, and it does not make you a failure.
 I see how good the friendships in my life are-what an amazing thing it is to have people to call on.
I see the person I would like to be, and the person I never want to be.
I understand that death is a part of this life-there's no right way to feel about it, but there is value in perspective and how you proceed.
so yeah I promise to keep growing and learning and stretching even when it's hard if you do too

ok
enough of this sappy stuff-
you have no idea how hard this makes me laugh-Like doubled over every time, crying laughter

whos that girrrlllllll

It's Anna!

 

I have been reading little reminders of love  for years! This blog is amazing you guys-especially if you are having a bad day. It will inspire you when you're on the floor I promise. I also highly recommend everything lovely her tumblr! It really is everything lovely. so let's all get to know each other...

1)why blog? 

For me it's all about making connections. Whether over love for the same books or sharing tips as to getting over hard times, nothing is quite as comforting as hearing someone say, "I understand!" or "You're not alone."

2) your last meal you choose... 

All the food. Buffet? I can't decide, but all of it.

 3)phone, keys, wallet.... 

chapstick, book

4)heels or flats? 

Heels in my dreams, flats in my reality.

5)favorite thing about where you live
.

Midwestern Manners and good thunderstorms

 6)dogs or cats

Dogs (poodles and corgis)

7)a perfect day would be

full of naps, dancing, pizza and kisses

8)your humans of New York quote would read

I wish I could hug "past me," and I suspect future me will wish the same, so I now try extra hard to be a little bit gentler with "present me".

9)what's the last movie you loved or what are you currently listening to?

I recently saw "A Royal Affair" on Netflix and was immediately hooked. Danish royal history? Doesn't get much better than that in my book.

10)can not live without...

Laughing. It has saved me in so many moments I thought were hopeless. Laughter has kept me going.

hello there September

"It was a bright blue day in September " 

the hundred dresses

Every little girl in the entire world should read the hundred dresses.... Amazing is an understatement.

I kept thinking about it as I was walking around running errands today-the book starts with a walk to the first day of school underneath a bright blue September sky.

 I've got a good feeling about September, but then how could you not? Did you have a good labor day? Mine consisted of some reading, french toast, planning some stuff, and finishing the second season of The Killing...pretty wonderful way to spend a day not working in my book.

I also read a great blog post today by my talented friend Sarah. In this post she writes about feeling unstable and facing the unknown-it's something I know I needed to read what is your price? 

Did I mention before she left for her African adventure she made a record? I'm all "I hope I make it to work on time...I'm hungry."

Also a random food for thought kind of moment 

 I noticed the internet exploded with photos of Jennifer Lawrence today- I love Lena Dunham's bold words on the matter:

 "Remember, when you look at these pictures you are violating these women again and again. It's not okay" 

so here we go September-I'm a blank page.