Sundaze

Sunday might be my favorite day of the week. Especially the ones filled with slow wake-ups, breakfast eaten in bed with the most recent episode of SNL playing, comfy clothes, lazy stretching, hour long showers, and wandering around nearly empty streets while the rest of the world enjoys their slow start to the day. Perfection.

Pretty Things I Found Today

Lately

Between finishing up college, moving to Seattle and starting my first 'big girl job' I have very much been neglecting this blog. But here are some images from the past few months - sorry about the cat pictures... Macks is too adorable.

77 Notes to Self

1. there are plenty of ways to enter a pool. stairs are not one of them.
2. never cancel dinner plans by text message.
3. don't knock it till you try it.
4. if a street performer makes you stop walking, you owe him a buck.
5. always use 'we' when referring to your team.
6. when trusted with a secret, keep it.
7. just because you can, doesn't mean you should.
8. don't dumb it down.
9. you only get one chance to notice a new haircut.
10. if you're staying more than one night, unpack.
11. never park in front of a bar.
12. expect the seat in front of you to recline, plan accordingly.
13. hold your heroes to a high standard.
14. a suntan is earned, not bought.
15. never lie to your doctor.
16. all guns are loaded.
17. take a vacation from your cell phone, tv, internet. even if it's only once a year.
18. don't fill up on bread, no matter how good.
19. a handshake beats an autograph.
20. don't linger in the doorway in or out.
21. if you want to know what makes you unique, sit for a caricature.
22. never get your hair cut the day of a special event.
23. be mindful of what comes between you and the earth. always but new good shoes, tires, and sheets.
24. never eat lunch at your desk if you can avoid it.
25. eat lunch with the new kids.
26. it's never too late for an apology.
27. don't pose with booze.
28. if you have the right of way, take it.
29. you don't get to choose your nickname.
30. when you marry someone, you marry their entire family.
31. never push someone off a dock.
32. under no circumstances should you ask a woman if she is pregnant.
33. don't make a scene.
34. when giving a thank you speech, short and sweet is best.
35. know when to ignore the camera.
36. never gloat.
37. invest in good luggage.
38. make time for you mom on your birthday, its her special day too.
39. when opening presents, no one makes a good guesser.
40. sympathy is a crutch, never fake a limp.
41. give credit. take blame.
42. suck it up every now and then.
43. never be the last one in the pool.
44. don't stare.
45. address everyone that carries a firearm professionally.
46. stand up to bullies. you'll only have to do it once.
47. if you've made your point, stop talking.
48. admit when you're wrong.
49. if you offer to help, don't quit until the job is done.
50. look people in the eye when you talk to them.
51. thank the bus driver.
52. never answer the phone at the dinner table.
53. forgive yourself for your mistakes.
54. know at least one good joke.
55. don't boo.
56. know how to cook at least one good meal.
57. learn to drive a stick shift.
58. it's ok to go to movies alone.
59. dance with your parents.
60. don't lose your cool. especially at work.
61. always thank the host.
62. if you don't understand, ask before it's too late.
63. there is nothing wrong with a plain t-shirt.
64. be a good listener. don't just wait for your turn to talk.
65. keep your word.
66. carry your mother's bags. she carried you.
67. be patient with airport security. they're doing their job.
68. do't be the talker in the movie.
69. you are what you do, not what you say.
70. learn to change a tire.
71. be kind.
72. don't litter.
73. make the little things count.
74. you're never too old to need your mom.
75. smile at strangers.
76. make eye contact.
77. if you have to fight, punch first and punch hard.

Here & There

my display at our senior portfolio showcase in seattle

lovelies

afternoon walks

brunch shenanigans

gritty door

late night on campus

poster wall

favorite beer

sunny afternoon view

morning run view

tent city at sasquatch

dance dance dance

the gorge

the xx

sasquatch nap

sasquatch friends

finals week necessities

lovelies

snaps from the past few months -i went to sasquatch, graduated college, got a job, participated in a portfolio showcase in seattle, and drank too much coffee. life is good.