Monday, January 24, 2011
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Like List.
Likes. I gots L O T S of 'em. Simple, small, dainty, pretty, big, huge, extravagant, lovely things. I like them all. This weekend was spent mostly with myself, and I enjoyed it. After all, if you like the person you are alone with, you really can't be too lonely, right? One of my friends has a quote along these lines on his Facebook page, and I think about it all the time. To be honest, I am rarely lonely, more or less I get in moods where I am feeling nostalgic. But that's mainly because I have amazing friends scattered around everywhere except in my vicinity (with a few exceptions), and I miss their company. One thing I've already learned since moving to Atlanta and living on my own, is that you have to be able to enjoy hanging out with yourself, embrace who you are, and do the little things that make you smile.
On most Saturday's, I like to make to-do lists. I hate to even call them to-do lists, because that seems so forced upon. They really are more like reminders of things I want to do, places I want to go, and so on. When I first moved here, I was overwhelmed and fascinated with the huge-ness of Atlanta. I would try to do things after work, and go places, because I was just so eager to see the city. Eventually, I realized though, that the weekends were the best times for these things. During the week, I need physical and mental rest and revitalization. I still don't make these two things a priority like I should, but I'm getting better. Saturdays are me day's.....time to explore myself, and my surroundings. The following is what I like to call my..... "Like List". I tend to always have at least a few "obsessed with, squealing over, can't get enough of" type things I am into at the moment. Here are a few of my current likes:
1. Calvin Klein.
On most Saturday's, I like to make to-do lists. I hate to even call them to-do lists, because that seems so forced upon. They really are more like reminders of things I want to do, places I want to go, and so on. When I first moved here, I was overwhelmed and fascinated with the huge-ness of Atlanta. I would try to do things after work, and go places, because I was just so eager to see the city. Eventually, I realized though, that the weekends were the best times for these things. During the week, I need physical and mental rest and revitalization. I still don't make these two things a priority like I should, but I'm getting better. Saturdays are me day's.....time to explore myself, and my surroundings. The following is what I like to call my..... "Like List". I tend to always have at least a few "obsessed with, squealing over, can't get enough of" type things I am into at the moment. Here are a few of my current likes:
1. Calvin Klein.
So, on Saturday I woke up, didn't actually have too many things I wanted to do, so I went to my regular's (TJ Maxx & Nordstrom Rack) where I purchased THE MOST AMAZING LOUNGE PANTS evvvvver by Calvin Klein. I think every girl should own a pair of these. Not only are they the most comfortable things I have ever "lounged" in, they also make "lounging" look good, which is a + .
You can find them -----> H E R E
(& No, I didn't pay $49 for these (or buy them in this nauseous rose color, for that matter) ....I am much more of a Maxxinista than that).
(& No, I didn't pay $49 for these (or buy them in this nauseous rose color, for that matter) ....I am much more of a Maxxinista than that).
2. Trader Joe's.
If you have never been, and live close to one do not wait any longer.........go NOW! It is awesome. I am quite disappointed in myself that it took me this long to discover it's greatness. Just put it this way, I got 3 bottles of wine, an organic frozen meal, a green machine smoothie, pineapple salsa, & spinach dip all for $22 dollars. I am not even big into the whole organic thing, but I was simply impressed with the amazing prices, unique selection, and enjoyable shopping experience it creates for it's customers. Oh, and $3 dollar red wine had something to do with it as well :)
3. Organization.
I am the queen of buying things to "help me be more organized". Whether I actually use these things, is questionable (you and I both know the answer to this). Nonetheless, I found the cutest little to do list, doodle, journal book at Anthropologie this weekend. It's called the Today is Super Journal and I love it because it reminds me of my childhood with it's kid-ish look, all while helping me be organized. We will see how long I actually use it. It was just TOO adorable to pass up.
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4. The Beatles
Last weekend I ran across the Beatles album, "Abbey Road" at a local CD exchange store. Needless to say, I snatched it up and walked out with one of the greatest classic rock albums in hand for exchange of only six U.S. dollar bills. Isn't it mind-boggling to think that forty years later music still moves humans the same way? Now...... judge me if you will, but before this purchase I did not have one Beatle's song in my Itunes or on CD's. If you know me the least bit, you know I'm not good with knowing the classics- movies, music, actors, arts, etc. Anyways, I'm obsessed Now I'm just jammin' on the way to work every day to the Beatles as if the CD was released just yesterday!
That's all for now...Here's to another work filled week!
Loooooove!
That's all for now...Here's to another work filled week!
Loooooove!
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Visual
Sweet 'N Low has gone retro...well, actually they've been retro since they launched a new advertisement campaign this past September.Nonetheless, I cannot get enough of it. I see these adorable ad's all over the city and think to myself, awww so freakin' cute, and smile. Honestly, I do.
And my favorite....of course :)
H o o t y H o o!
Looooove!
And my favorite....of course :)
H o o t y H o o!
Looooove!
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Flying
When I threw out the idea of creating a blog, I got one quick response from a close friend. He responded with something along the lines of...."if you're gonna do it, you better go all out, none of that live journal crap". To my dear, sweet (for the most part) friend who advised me with these words....prepare yourself for a semi-live journal post. I'm apologizing in advance, because tonight I'm in one of those r e s t l e s s but invigorating state of minds.
Since I graduated college, there has been one thing that has continuously revolved around my mind. Conventionality. It is frightening to me to think, that I could possibly be dulled down to this "on the grind" "9-5" rinse and repeat type of lifestyle. Yes, I know conventionality has existed throughout all stages of life, for example the path of choosing college etc., but something about this transformation just seems more pressured and trapping. It's so easy, especially since I am not adjusted to the whole working routine (just yet) to live moment to moment stressing, and creating (never ending) to do lists, and making excuses for things we can't do. I have found that it's quite the trend to get stuck in a never ending cycle making plans for times that are more convenient. Buuuuut, something tells me that this time of our life is no different than any other. I think should travel, and eat well, and laugh and take trips and chances and most of all.....live. So, my question to you is this:
Are we f a l l i n g or f l y i n g?
I hope to fly. Until I'm grey, and old, and clueless, and silly. I'll still fly. Not saying there won't be times I feel like falling, but at the end of the day I'm going to choose to embrace my young and restless soul. I hope you will too.
I hope to fly. Until I'm grey, and old, and clueless, and silly. I'll still fly. Not saying there won't be times I feel like falling, but at the end of the day I'm going to choose to embrace my young and restless soul. I hope you will too.
PS- Check out Grace Potter & the Nocturnal's song, "Falling or Flying" if you have never done so before. Sorrrry, I'm on a helluva Grace kick latley! Oh, and turn it to Jay Leno....quick! Cause she's about to rock out! :)
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Golden
Hi all!
Introductions kind of suck. They come with a lot of pressure. Quite frankly, I am not a fan of them. For example, I feel as if I should have some fancy philosophical reason as to why I am creating this blog. Some "Come to Jesus" feeling about why a blog would be the perfect addition to my life in this moment. But lets be honest.....I'm starting this blog for the total opposite of these things I've just stated. I've played around with the idea of a blog for a while...mainly because I love to read blogs about all the things I'm interested in. Some about crafts, fashion, music etc. Blog reading is addictive...before I know it I will be reading some random person's blog that I have no clue who is. Annnnd I.love.it. SO for these reason's, I am starting my own blog. To share things that make me smile, laugh, think, wonder, and most of all...be inspired.
SO what does the name, 'The Window Sill' have to do with anything? Honestly, not much. Besides the fact that something about it gives me that running through an open field type of feeling. I always picture the overdone movie scene where the young girl sits and stares out the window daydreaming. What can be seen through the window is anything your imagination allows you to see? Ya know. I try to see the happiness and pretty things of life because it's what inspires me. Hopefully I can share some of these things here.
I'll leave you with this video of Golden (by My Morning Jacket) covered so beautifully by the lovely, Grace Potter...
Introductions kind of suck. They come with a lot of pressure. Quite frankly, I am not a fan of them. For example, I feel as if I should have some fancy philosophical reason as to why I am creating this blog. Some "Come to Jesus" feeling about why a blog would be the perfect addition to my life in this moment. But lets be honest.....I'm starting this blog for the total opposite of these things I've just stated. I've played around with the idea of a blog for a while...mainly because I love to read blogs about all the things I'm interested in. Some about crafts, fashion, music etc. Blog reading is addictive...before I know it I will be reading some random person's blog that I have no clue who is. Annnnd I.love.it. SO for these reason's, I am starting my own blog. To share things that make me smile, laugh, think, wonder, and most of all...be inspired.
SO what does the name, 'The Window Sill' have to do with anything? Honestly, not much. Besides the fact that something about it gives me that running through an open field type of feeling. I always picture the overdone movie scene where the young girl sits and stares out the window daydreaming. What can be seen through the window is anything your imagination allows you to see? Ya know. I try to see the happiness and pretty things of life because it's what inspires me. Hopefully I can share some of these things here.
I'll leave you with this video of Golden (by My Morning Jacket) covered so beautifully by the lovely, Grace Potter...
Watchin' a stretch of road, miles of light explode.
Driftin' off a thing I'd never done before...
What do you see?
What do you see?
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