Excellence is not an act, but a habit

WE ARE WHAT WE REPEATEDLY DO

My life has come to this

Well, it’s time to face the facts..I am the Black Widow of technology. iPhones crumble at my hands. Laptops stop working, inexplicably. Don’t get me started on iPads. 

The new iPhone arrived today and I went ahead and purchased an Otterbox (so embarrassing) from Amazon. Here’s the product description:

Defender Series

This is the case you need if you want to be careless, work in harsh conditions, are tough on technology, anticipate heavy use or are just plain clumsy. Enjoy your adventures, whatever they may be without worry of damaging your device along the way. This case is practically indestructible.

  • Robust, 3-layer protection
  • Built-in screen protector
  • Port covers keep out dust, debris

I highlighted the terms most applicable to me. 

Try not to judge me too hard when you see me ‘gramming with my sweet case. Honestly? I’m just glad I’m back on the grid.

Craigslist Finds of the Week and an update

Hey y’all,

Sorry the posts have been few and far between lately. A busy schedule and lack of inspiration are to blame—but I hope to pick things up again soon. On another note, we finished House of Cards and…I was kind of let down? I thought the finale was going to be more dramatic but instead was kind of a snoozefest. Regardless, I’ll be watching Season 2 to see what unfolds. 

Here are a few fun finds from Craigslist Raleigh-Durham to brighten your Tuesday:

Cool looking bamboo entry table for $25

Pretty provincial mirror

Ming chair for $125

#Youtried

  • Woke up at 6:30, showered and ready in time for 7 a.m. conference call—Yeah!
  • Watered plants and tidied up the house while on conference call—Way to go!
  • Realize it’s 8 a.m. and you don’t have your work clothes on—Hurry the eff up and run around like a crazy person
  • Work bag, lunch bag, hot coffee, toast and iPhone in hand, attempt to lock front door. Hulk smash iPhone into brick front stoop, mid-conference call
  • Phone is definitely broken
  • Miss providing your update during said conference call because of smashed phone
  • Remember you have zero gas in your car and have to fuel up
  • Spill gas on skirt
  • Jam printer trying to scan in a mother f*&$#ing expense report. Walk away, whisper-screaming obscenities.
  • Find out your new phone won’t arrive until Tuesday

Dammit Thursday. Just dammit.

To the max

I’m a huge fan of maxi skirts in warmer weather. The blue one I bought from JCREW last year is starting to unravel after so many repeated wears. Here are a few fun, casual maxis that I have my eye on:

My friend Meg has this skirt and I’m obsessed with it. Buy it here.

Super cute aztec print here.

Embrace your inner hippie with this great tie dye skirt for $40!

Intern season

Our summer intern arrived yesterday, all shiny and fresh and..young. Like junior in college young.  After a brief discussion, I asked her a question and she responded “Yes, ma’am.”

Commence Botox sequence.

Asos does Aztec

Anyone else having a tribal moment like me? Beads. Eagle heads. Gold. I can’t get enough. Luckily, Asos has a variety of aztec-inspired pieces to satisfy all of my cravings. 

Dress

Beach kimono (side note, had no idea about beach kimonos. Now I want, nay NEED one.)

Sweater

Bracelets

Maxi skirt

Foil tank (LOVE)

Tie-dye dress

Embroidered tank

Happy shopping!

My love for John Krasinski began six years ago when I started watching the Office. It’s really awkward because I truly think we share some sort of..connection? So when I saw this Jimmy Kimmel video, you can only imagine how much I melted. His “Teenage Dream” performance is really underrated. 

Call me, Krasinski. I’ll make it worth your while. 

(via deathbycupcakes)

thugkitchen: Five simple fucking ingredients in this bitch right here. This is some good shit to make when you are feeling bougie as fuck. High-fructose corn syrup? Naw son, I don’t play that. Hit this with some vodka though, different story. Max relax. LAVENDER LEMONADE 5 cups of water 1/2 -3/4 cup sugar (yeah, it is fucking lemonade. without the sugar it is just real sour fucking water)  3/4 cup Meyer lemon juice, about 6 lemons ​(you can just use the regular lemons at the store too, not a dealbreaker) juice of half a lime​ 4 sprigs of fresh lavender​ Bring the water to a boil in a medium pot. Add the sugar and simmer that shit on a low heat for about 5 minutes. Make sure to stir it on the regular. The sugar should be all dissolved in the water by now with no little fucking grains rolling around in there. Turn off the heat and stir in the lemon juice, lime juice, and lavender. Let it cool until it is around room temperature. Take the lavender pieces out but use a fucking spoon and not your fingers if you are going to serve that shit to other people. Put the lemonade in the fridge to cool down all the way. Serve with lemon wedges and a pinch of dried lavender if you want it to look fucking impressive. makes about 1 quart of chill the fuck out   If you aren’t following Thug Kitchen, you’re missing out. #calmyourbitchassdownlikeabossismynewmotto

thugkitchen:

Five simple fucking ingredients in this bitch right here. This is some good shit to make when you are feeling bougie as fuck. High-fructose corn syrup? Naw son, I don’t play that. Hit this with some vodka though, different story. Max relax.

LAVENDER LEMONADE

5 cups of water

1/2 -3/4 cup sugar (yeah, it is fucking lemonade. without the sugar it is just real sour fucking water)

 3/4 cup Meyer lemon juice, about 6 lemons ​(you can just use the regular lemons at the store too, not a dealbreaker)

juice of half a lime​

4 sprigs of fresh lavender​

Bring the water to a boil in a medium pot. Add the sugar and simmer that shit on a low heat for about 5 minutes. Make sure to stir it on the regular. The sugar should be all dissolved in the water by now with no little fucking grains rolling around in there. Turn off the heat and stir in the lemon juice, lime juice, and lavender. Let it cool until it is around room temperature. Take the lavender pieces out but use a fucking spoon and not your fingers if you are going to serve that shit to other people. Put the lemonade in the fridge to cool down all the way. Serve with lemon wedges and a pinch of dried lavender if you want it to look fucking impressive.

makes about 1 quart of chill the fuck out

 

If you aren’t following Thug Kitchen, you’re missing out. #calmyourbitchassdownlikeabossismynewmotto

On repeat this week. Happy pre-Friday people! 

(Source: Spotify)

I treated myself to an early birthday present today, courtesy of Lulie Wallace’s Mother’s Day print special. You can purchase your $45 print here. 

I treated myself to an early birthday present today, courtesy of Lulie Wallace’s Mother’s Day print special. You can purchase your $45 print here.