tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64234551677963265962024-03-13T12:45:01.801-07:00it's onLy one Lthe girL, in Love with bLogs, bLogging & stuffthe girLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08136738245393561978noreply@blogger.comBlogger416125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6423455167796326596.post-46823534124941675522011-05-18T13:29:00.000-07:002011-05-18T13:29:19.289-07:00loechner loveIt seems like a million years ago I worked there, in an environment that at the time wasn't so harsh. We had a sweet little team going and this guy Kenneth was a darling and a wiz at almost anything. He still is but now miles away and lifetimes have passed. We've connected through social media and that's where I found his lovely wife. I only wish I knew her better before the girLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08136738245393561978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6423455167796326596.post-82746789338052381492011-03-15T19:43:00.000-07:002011-03-15T19:43:55.171-07:00I AM - official trailer
I was lucky enough to be a part of creating this trailer.
Much thanks to Tom & to Dagan for opening my heart.the girLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08136738245393561978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6423455167796326596.post-41243525511622240902011-03-15T19:42:00.000-07:002011-03-15T19:42:07.479-07:00together we canThere's this documentary out in select theaters right now called I AM. I have seen it 4 times and wouldn't be opposed to seeing it again. It's made me see things in a new light, actually, let's say a different light.
We are all connected. We, the Earth, Mother Nature, Human Beings, Plants, Animals, We. And we are meant to work as a community but more times than not, the girLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08136738245393561978noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6423455167796326596.post-28206734033059075462011-03-11T18:50:00.000-08:002011-03-11T18:50:24.658-08:00letting some air outYou know those times when you have the best of intentions and then they kinda blow up in your face?
Yea, so that happened.
I try not to be demanding or to want for anything from others when it comes to my space. I take what I have and try to make the best of it. But sometimes that's hard to swallow because it's not you and you see others in spaces that are them. So you ask but the girLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08136738245393561978noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6423455167796326596.post-34082108560215942032011-03-01T13:04:00.000-08:002011-03-01T13:08:22.548-08:00where i'm at, won't you join me?I’m sorry that you’re in so much pain. I am not going to leave you. I am going to take care of myself, so you don’t need to worry that your pain might hurt me.
Courtesy of:
10 Things to Say and 10 Not to Say to Someone With Depression - depression - Health.comthe girLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08136738245393561978noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6423455167796326596.post-80510984267937955372011-02-14T14:27:00.000-08:002011-02-14T14:27:55.990-08:00to you with loveMy Heart and I have never been much into this day of hearts and roses. For one, I don't like flowers really, unless they are planted and in their natural environment. Also, I don't want to be reminded to open my heart, it should be something we think about doing every day. I understand if it's your thing but it's just not mine.
Love, every day, that's my thing and I'm working the girLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08136738245393561978noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6423455167796326596.post-10701541490292507302010-10-23T00:06:00.000-07:002010-10-23T00:06:01.976-07:00hello I'm found againTonight I missed out on joining friends in celebrating a birthday. A birthday that someone flew home as a surprise for. Celebrating with people I love and miss.
This week I took 3 days of vacation off from work and still ended up working nearly 40 hours. I took vacation to spend time with one of my dearest friends from WAY back who flew here to visit me.
This month I have not the girLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08136738245393561978noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6423455167796326596.post-71820209351236498252010-09-18T09:47:00.000-07:002010-09-18T09:47:00.621-07:00page by pageI recently purchased a Kindle. I had been wanting an e-reader but wasn't sure which one to go with. When Amazon announced the $139 Kindle I figured why the hell not and went for it.
It seems to be like a pretty cool little device and I just purchased my first book for it, Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro. I was inspired to read the book after I saw the trailer for the movie.
the girLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08136738245393561978noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6423455167796326596.post-27512883692652132872010-09-17T07:31:00.000-07:002010-09-17T07:31:00.282-07:00rick! rick! rick!We are now officially less than a week away from the first day of Autumn, so many people's favorite season. I too love Fall with it's crisp cool air and warm cozy colors.
This email from Net-A-Porter.com made me want to gear up for the season with comfortable neutral layers ala The New Jersey:
I'm particularly in love with this outfit and may have to search for a discount version of it:
the girLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08136738245393561978noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6423455167796326596.post-66757304500663672002010-09-16T08:03:00.000-07:002010-09-16T08:03:00.583-07:00one step at a timeSometimes I fancy myself an idealist, thinking my small acts of kindness can change the world into a better place. Unfortunately, this is rare and I'm often overtaken by a pain in knowing that nothing will every truly change. It hurts me to see the destruction mankind and mother nature continually throw at one another and each other and us and you and them and... I don't know, sorry.&the girLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08136738245393561978noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6423455167796326596.post-84916387519676345032010-09-15T15:56:00.000-07:002010-09-15T15:56:32.713-07:00thank you very muchToday's mantra:
please confirm receiptthe girLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08136738245393561978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6423455167796326596.post-74663245714333171322010-09-15T08:31:00.000-07:002010-09-15T08:31:00.180-07:00this is for realJoanna at A Cup of Jo recently posted this video on her blog and because it's stuck with me ever since I thought I should share it with you all. I love love.
Danny & Annie from StoryCorps on Vimeo.the girLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08136738245393561978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6423455167796326596.post-55201055646266778172010-09-14T14:38:00.001-07:002010-09-14T14:38:19.282-07:00the updateI have updated my "blog roll" as the kids are calling it. I recommend checking out some of my new daily reads as they are all really talented bloggers.the girLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08136738245393561978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6423455167796326596.post-8474845597524876662010-09-14T13:26:00.000-07:002010-09-14T13:26:16.454-07:00not my cup of creamI didn't like the Brookfields from Bass.com either (they kinda looked like I had one giant white toenail) and I decided against ordering the other ones because of this:
Now, I love me some Project Runway and I liked Peach as a person just maybe not so much as a designer. So when I saw that she had on what looked like the Casell, I decided then and there the shoe wasn't for me. I wasthe girLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08136738245393561978noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6423455167796326596.post-8766274855091384932010-09-09T15:36:00.000-07:002010-09-09T15:36:36.320-07:00where its atI know I've been MIA lately but it's because I've been in the middle of a busy vacation sandwich. If I had more time I would create a visual aid to help describe that but instead I will explain in words...
WORK last week (the bottom bread of BUSY)
VACATION over the long weekend (the yummy filling in my sammy including no internet or cell service for nearly 5 days!)
Work this week (the top the girLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08136738245393561978noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6423455167796326596.post-80914351175674732332010-08-27T12:10:00.000-07:002010-08-27T12:10:28.630-07:00loafing aroundOk, not gonna lie... I bought these:
I felt guilty about paying so much for a pair of shoes but I absolutely loved them. I knew however, that the fit needed to be impeccable in order for me to keep them. Unfortunately it was less than. So I returned them, relieved to get my money back but sad that I would not have gorgeous two-toned loafers for the fall.
Then the September issue of Real the girLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08136738245393561978noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6423455167796326596.post-69813316680774339612010-08-27T11:27:00.000-07:002010-08-27T11:27:37.906-07:00not too shabbyOh my god you guys! I won something! A giveaway on one of my favorite blogs! AAAHHHHHHH!!! I'm so super excited :-) Happy Friday to me! (and to all of you of course!)
Petunia Face, one of my absolute must reads had a giveaway on Monday from Shabby Apple. Now, I enter these giveaways on a few blogs here and there but never really expect to win anything so the girLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08136738245393561978noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6423455167796326596.post-54489407449153957282010-08-20T17:36:00.000-07:002010-08-20T17:36:45.751-07:00long way roundSpeaking of blogs... I was just reading A CUP OF JO (one of my favorites) and saw these super cute puzzle boards! But that is besides the point, I was gonna leave a comment and so I started reading through the ones people had already left. Someone kinda gave her shit for posting about these because apparently they're old news. But that is ALSO besides the point! Of course the girLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08136738245393561978noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6423455167796326596.post-67603114026112812912010-08-20T17:12:00.000-07:002010-08-20T17:12:49.467-07:00diving beneathIt's Friday and I know that I haven't blogged much this week. So here's a few tidbits for you readers out there...
Work is fun when you have a purpose
I miss pilates
My sanity comes and goes but My Heart sticks with me through it all
You don't need 100 friends as long as you've always got someone to turn to
There are a lot of really great people writing blogs
As you can probably tell from athe girLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08136738245393561978noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6423455167796326596.post-9188956100415551702010-08-19T16:42:00.000-07:002010-08-19T16:52:07.808-07:00marshell and allenMARCEL THE SHELL WITH SHOES ON from Dean Fleischer-Camp on Vimeo.
You should really watch this. One of my FB friends posted this today and I was hesitant to start watching it, because, you know, everyone posts videos on facebook but they're not always worth your time, this one is. I'm in love.
UPDATE: The voice (untreated & un-enhanced) of Marcel is none other than Jenny Slate the girLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08136738245393561978noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6423455167796326596.post-88411539489619184792010-08-17T16:55:00.000-07:002010-08-17T16:58:42.300-07:00in dreamsGapers Block : A/C : Chicago Arts & Culture - Lost in the Trees@Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park, 8/16/10
I REALLY wish I could have been there. This is exactly what I was talking about when I blogged about these guys last week. And Millennium Park is one of my favorite places in all the world (that I've actually visited). A girl can dream...the girLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08136738245393561978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6423455167796326596.post-72204125303091516782010-08-13T13:18:00.000-07:002010-08-13T13:18:00.692-07:00on pain and hope"When I say I'm fine... stay"It's this line that caught my eye in a random sea of Facebook statuses and updates. It was posted by To Write Love on her Arms as an introduction to a new project in the works with Six Word Memiors.Can one really sum it all up in only 6 words? I've been trying all morning to figure my 6 out. I think about when all the darkness started, where it came from and where the girLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08136738245393561978noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6423455167796326596.post-89723040972875917022010-08-13T11:06:00.000-07:002010-08-13T11:17:16.326-07:00lost in the treesIt was kismet... a grumpy morning drive listening to a random burned copy of a random unknown band on my way to the office. The urge to find them, listen to them live, in this big city I live in where anything is possible.As the day went on and the grumpiness settled into it's groove an opportunity arose; this same band, playing up the street after work and I was invited. $2 to see possibly the girLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08136738245393561978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6423455167796326596.post-63667821513045201592010-08-11T18:57:00.001-07:002010-08-11T18:57:29.490-07:00hmphfIs there something up with blogger or am I not the only one not feeling like blogging today!?the girLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08136738245393561978noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6423455167796326596.post-49450526558426977302010-08-10T15:19:00.000-07:002010-08-10T15:53:06.482-07:00au revoir mon amourTo wrap it up, here are a few of my favorite photos (that you haven't already seen) from our January NYC trip. As our Christmas gift to one another, we spent a week walking through the chilly city enjoying it's liveliness and each other's company. A few things along the way:ate amazing cannoli at Ferrarawatched a few gorgeous films; A Single Man being one of themhad a slice or two and quite the girLhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08136738245393561978noreply@blogger.com2