Random Thoughts

Disclaimer: Since I have been sporadic in the timing of my posts, I will also be sporadic in the contents of my posts.

Thought #1: Internship

The majority of my thoughts now revolve around around my internship in New York City which I leave for in a week! While it's basically glorified slave labor for school credit, it's with a really great company: Kemble Interiors. And it's in New York. Did I mention that?

Thought #2: Packing for said internship

I'll be there for three months and everything I need must fit into two suitcases, one carry-on, and one personal item. Therefore, a packing list is a necessity and it must be a very detailed one. Right now, the only thing I have listed is all of the shoes I need to bring. I can hear my Dad say, "You'll need a whole suitcase just for your shoes!" Thanks Dad.

All I know is that I want to look as classy as Kate Winslet as I stroll through the streets of the city.Thought #3: Getting everything I need to pack

Speaking of shoes, I've been dreaming of the Bensimon ones above for walking around (in a summer dress of course). But I need tennis shoes more because I've actually been using mine to work out and they're pretty tired. Since I don't have a bottomless budget, I need to weed out the "necessities" from the "I really want and think I need but when I think a little more I don't actually need but still really really want." Do you know the feeling?

Thought #4: The Subway

I need to figure this out to get to work.

Thought #5: The Beatles

Surprise surprise, I'm thinking about the Beatles. I officially have all (minus one or two) of their albums and have been listening to them almost constantly. A few weeks ago at a little reunion with my friends, we watched A Hard Day's Night and Help! I thought I loved them before, but somehow that love has grown.

Thought #6: Blog

Since I'll be in a new and exciting place, I feel it's something I should blog about. Although I'm horrible about being consistent with posting, I'm going to try. The goal is to take lots of pictures and have fun adventures to tell.

Thought #7: Everything else (which is about as random as this awesome pictures)

Do I have enough money to live for this summer and for the next year at school?
Buy music with my iTunes gift cards...but what? The Honey Trees for sure!
What will I do when I graduate in April?
Plan a trip somewhere foreign (but most likely lack the funds to do so)
Eat lunch and see a movie by myself (something I've never done)
Bike ride to the farmer's market Saturday morning
Pinterest...I'm obsessed

And a bunch of other things that no one else really needs to know (or cares to). Thanks for reading!

Oh the Beatles

John's teeth, Paul's wink, George's weird faces, and Ringo's tambourine skills make this video amazing.

Inspiration

I hope you enjoy beautiful images that make me happy.


The Farnsworth House by Mies van der Rohe. Possibly my favorite house ever.


Framed artwork.


The Beatles.



The Kaufman House by Richard Neutra.


A photo my friend sent me of what to do with an abandoned door.

Octopus Obsession

I had realized today that I very much like the octopus. This realization came from this amazing light fixture that my friend showed me. I should probably own it someday.

Speaking of home decor, Anthropologie has fabulous wallpaper featuring my favorite sea creature.

I even painted a bowl for my friend with an octopus on it!

And it almost (but not quite!) goes without saying...a song by the Beatles that I greatly enjoy is about an octopus.

It's official. I'm obsessed. Octopus obsessed.

Help!

Dear valued readers,

Some good friends of mine once said, "Help! I need somebody!" and that exclamation is quite appropriate to my situation. I could use some help.

The living room in my apartment has just been rearranged (it looks pretty nice if I do say so myself), but it is in desperate need of some decorating help. So I come to you for some suggestions and ideas. What should my roommates and I do to make it awesome?

Keep in mind, we basically have $0 to spend. :)