I'm not sure where it started, but all my life I've heard that summer doesn't officially start in Washington until the 4th of July. This is a reference to the weather, I suppose; normally, June is still pretty dreary with the occasional hot day, and July is when the weather starts to heat up. Well, this year is an exception. Yesterday we celebrated the fourth by barbecuing on our deck while it was raining outside. Today is pretty grey and dreary. It rained on my way to Starbucks this morning. How Washington is that?
No matter the weather, summer is in full swing. I've officially started my summer class (I'm a reporter for our campus newspaper, The Western Front) and although it's only been two weeks I'm already ready for it to be over. Luckily it's only a six-week course, so I'm almost halfway done. Weird.
Here's a short update of what I've been up to since the end of the school year.
Saturday, July 5, 2014
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
10 SONGS I CAN'T STOP LISTENING TO
Hi, friends.
It's 11:16 p.m. and I'm home alone and I've finished my work for the day, so basically I'm lying in bed, listening to music and casually browsing the interwebs (as per usual) so I thought, why not make a blog post?
I've done a few "favorite songs" playlists, but it's been a while since I've done one, so I figured I'd do one again.
Basically, here's 10 songs I've had on repeat for the past few weeks.
1. Matilda | alt-j
I heard this out of the blue on Spotify radio and I haven't been able to stop listening to it. It's been stuck in my head for the past few days, and so far I'm not sick of it.
2. papaoutai | Stromae
My beautiful roommate Paige listens to French music as she studies and sends me weird songs she thinks I'll like. This is one of them.
3. Alexandra | Hamilton Leithauser
"I don't think back, I don't need to / But I'm always thinking of you, Alexandra"
Umm, helloooooo, they're literally singing my own name into my ears over and over. Thanks, Hamilton!
4. Crown On The Ground | Sleigh Bells
Makes me feel like I should be off somewhere causing trouble.
5. Take Me to Church | Hozier
I've been listening to this for a few weeks, but I just watched the haunting music video for the first time. God damn.
6. San Francisco | The Mowgli's
Just a random, happy, driving-in-the-summer song.
7. Wait | M83
I first heard this in the end credits of The Fault in Our Stars movie. So good. Now, it makes me wanna cry because of the emotional trauma that movie causes.
8. Matches | Koji
Another good driving song, but more of a "I'm in my car alone and want to sing along" way.
9. Sun | Two Door Cinema Club
The chorus of this song is so catchy! This is another song that gets stuck in my head really easily.
10. Twin Size Mattress | The Front Bottoms
"With tears in my eyes, I begged you to stay / You said, 'Hey man, I love you, but no fucking way.'"
Angry music. So good.
It's 11:16 p.m. and I'm home alone and I've finished my work for the day, so basically I'm lying in bed, listening to music and casually browsing the interwebs (as per usual) so I thought, why not make a blog post?
I've done a few "favorite songs" playlists, but it's been a while since I've done one, so I figured I'd do one again.
Basically, here's 10 songs I've had on repeat for the past few weeks.
1. Matilda | alt-j
I heard this out of the blue on Spotify radio and I haven't been able to stop listening to it. It's been stuck in my head for the past few days, and so far I'm not sick of it.
2. papaoutai | Stromae
My beautiful roommate Paige listens to French music as she studies and sends me weird songs she thinks I'll like. This is one of them.
3. Alexandra | Hamilton Leithauser
"I don't think back, I don't need to / But I'm always thinking of you, Alexandra"
Umm, helloooooo, they're literally singing my own name into my ears over and over. Thanks, Hamilton!
4. Crown On The Ground | Sleigh Bells
Makes me feel like I should be off somewhere causing trouble.
5. Take Me to Church | Hozier
I've been listening to this for a few weeks, but I just watched the haunting music video for the first time. God damn.
6. San Francisco | The Mowgli's
Just a random, happy, driving-in-the-summer song.
7. Wait | M83
I first heard this in the end credits of The Fault in Our Stars movie. So good. Now, it makes me wanna cry because of the emotional trauma that movie causes.
8. Matches | Koji
Another good driving song, but more of a "I'm in my car alone and want to sing along" way.
9. Sun | Two Door Cinema Club
The chorus of this song is so catchy! This is another song that gets stuck in my head really easily.
10. Twin Size Mattress | The Front Bottoms
"With tears in my eyes, I begged you to stay / You said, 'Hey man, I love you, but no fucking way.'"
Angry music. So good.
What are you listening to? I want to know. Help me find new music, plz.
xoxo,
Saturday, June 21, 2014
10 THINGS YOU (PROBABLY) DON'T KNOW ABOUT ME || TAG
Hello, world!
While looking for inspiration, I stumbled upon Mandy Leigh's list of "50 Blog Posts Ideas." Blog-writer's block is a real thing and I'm definitely feeling it.
So, I looked at this list of 50 ideas and the one that stuck out most was to write about 10 things your readers don't know about you. (P.S. — Mandy, if you read this, thank you for that post! You're great!)
I love reading about other people's quirks and other things that the world may not know. Part of the challenge is also to tag other bloggers to write the same post! So, without further adieu, here are 10 things you may (or may not) know about me.
While looking for inspiration, I stumbled upon Mandy Leigh's list of "50 Blog Posts Ideas." Blog-writer's block is a real thing and I'm definitely feeling it.
So, I looked at this list of 50 ideas and the one that stuck out most was to write about 10 things your readers don't know about you. (P.S. — Mandy, if you read this, thank you for that post! You're great!)
I love reading about other people's quirks and other things that the world may not know. Part of the challenge is also to tag other bloggers to write the same post! So, without further adieu, here are 10 things you may (or may not) know about me.
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| My hair isn't this color anymore. Don't be deceived. |
Monday, June 16, 2014
JUNE IPSY GLAMBAG REVIEW & BLOGGING WITH SHERMAN
Hello, all!
This post comes in two parts: one part gawking about makeup, one part gawking about kitten.
Here is part one: The June Ipsy Glambag Review.
I've been an Ipsy Glambag subscriber for a few months now, and I've had a lot of hits and a lot of misses. If you don't know what Ipsy is, it's a service that sends you a bag of 4-5 makeup/beauty/other products every month for $10. My first glambag was worth around $60, and I've been hooked ever since. Last month's May glambag was very... underwhelming to say the least, but Ipsy really redeemed themselves with this month's picks, or at last for me.
First of all, when you get your Ipsy glambag, it arrives in your mailbox in a shiny pink bubble envelope. That bubble envelope is usually the mail highlight of my month (unless I order something else online) because it's so friggin' cute.
I don't have a photo of all my products together. Sorry 'bout it.
This post comes in two parts: one part gawking about makeup, one part gawking about kitten.
Here is part one: The June Ipsy Glambag Review.
I've been an Ipsy Glambag subscriber for a few months now, and I've had a lot of hits and a lot of misses. If you don't know what Ipsy is, it's a service that sends you a bag of 4-5 makeup/beauty/other products every month for $10. My first glambag was worth around $60, and I've been hooked ever since. Last month's May glambag was very... underwhelming to say the least, but Ipsy really redeemed themselves with this month's picks, or at last for me.
First of all, when you get your Ipsy glambag, it arrives in your mailbox in a shiny pink bubble envelope. That bubble envelope is usually the mail highlight of my month (unless I order something else online) because it's so friggin' cute.
I don't have a photo of all my products together. Sorry 'bout it.
Sunday, May 25, 2014
LIFE UPDATE | 10 THINGS I CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT
Hello, world. It's been a while since I've posted anything of substance. Sorry about that.
I've been up to a lot lately. The quarter's almost over and it will finally be summer again. It's been almost a year since I started this blog and I really don't have too much to show for it. I say again and again that I'll start blogging more, and I never do, but hey — at least this blog still exists! I have a good number of drafts and unfinished posts; I just never actually get around to finishing them or posting them. I changed my banner from "big. blonde. beautiful." to "short for alexandra" (I'm learning things like InDesign!! I CAN DO THINGS) and tried to clean up my layout a little bit to make it a little simpler and prettier. Can u tell????
Since I last posted, I've been a pretty busy lady. I was hired as a features editor for my school newspaper which has been a 24/7 job, but I love what I do and I genuinely have fun doing it. The people I work with are great and I couldn't ask for a better team. As I said a few posts ago, I was also on the Relay for Life committee this year — the event was last weekend and it went so well, I can't get over it. Seeing everything come together was totally worth all the work put into it.
The point of this post was to be a little bit of a life update as well as a more blog-y post. I found a list of writing prompts and found "ten things I can't live without"and thought it seemed cool, so without further adieu, here are ten things I luuuuurve and can't live without.
1. My computer.
It's pretty terrible that this is my number one item I can't live without, but I don't even care. I love my computer. The 15" screen is absolutely stunning and lets me make pretty things with InDesign and Photoshop and also lets me browse tumblr for hours on end. Oh, computer. You are so versatile. You've always been there for me. Thanks for dealing with me as I type way too loudly and bring you everywhere with me. I love you, computer.
2. My iPhone.
Without my phone, I feel naked. I need it on me at all times. Similar to my computer, I can use it for work purposes (email on email on email), but I can use it to sendadorable ugly selfies to my bff's, check the twitterverse, facebook and all that jazz. What did I ever do before I got an iPhone? I don't even know. I can't imagine not having it now.
3. Makeup.
Call me superficial — I. love. makeup. I can go from feeling "meh" to "haaaay" within 20 minutes with the stuff. Not only does it make me feel gr8, but it's fun to put on. I literally look forward to spending time in front of the mirror every morning and putting on my war paint. Plus, makeup gives you control over how people see you, which is aaaaaaaawesome. I could gab about makeup for hours.
4. Candles.
You have NO IDEA how obsessed I am with candles. This fall, I started a collection of Bath and Body Works candles and the addiction has only become worse with time. I literally bought four candles this weekend alone. As I write this, I've got three burning in my room and it's a trifecta of fruitiness.
5. Coffee.
I don't know why I didn't put this up higher —I'm addicted to coffee. I have a cup every morning and usually buy at least one a day (the newsroom happens to be conveniently close to the campus Starbucks — ooooooops!) and I have no intention of quitting this addiction. Usually I just grab an iced white mocha americano but lately I've been enjoying just some plain iced coffee with cream. Plus, it's beautiful to watch the cream and coffee blend together. Is that weird? I hope not.
6. Food.
Duh. No need to explain.
7. Music.
Pretty cliché, I know, but still. A day without music is a day wasted. My family engrained a love for music in me when I was little; I remember going on long drives and jamming out to my mom's, uh, eclectic mix (sorry, mom!) and my dad's blues-y/rock-y CD's that he would burn me. Nowadays, I definitely get my money's worth with my Spotify subscription. My roommate and I will 'share' songs with each other frequently. It's pretty neat when someone hears a song and thinks "Wow, I thing Allie would like this" because a) it made them think of you, and b) they're usually right. I love hearing new music, listening to old music and yelling "THIS IS MY JAM" ten times a day whenever I hear a song I like. (Side note: currently obsessed with "Battles" by Hudson Taylor and "Wait So Long" by Trampled by Turtles.)
8. Clothes.
Again, cliché but clothes are just another form of expression. In the fall/winter months, I find myself wearing nothing but black, olive and leopard print with the occasional mix of grey or denim and I'm trying to get out of that little pattern. I've been a little more risky lately — AKA, wearing my Forever 21 pink maxi dress at every possible occasion — and trying to incorporate more color into my wardrobe for spring and summer... but I'm going to have to ignore the fact that I did a haul at Torrid today and bought only black, olive and white.
9. My friends.
Seriously. My roommates and friends mean the world to me and I don't know where I would be today if it weren't for them. I'm lucky enough to have kept friends that I made so long ago I can't remember a time without them (Stacey! Carley!) and have made new ones along the way. Luv u all. <3
10. My family.
Ever since my dad passed away last January, I've learned to not take family for granted. This group of goofballs is my family, and I wouldn't trade them for anything.
Well, those are 10 things I can't live without. That was a hard — but fun — post to write.
What are 10 things you can't live without? (I bet my blog is one of them. Ha!)
xoxo,
allie
I've been up to a lot lately. The quarter's almost over and it will finally be summer again. It's been almost a year since I started this blog and I really don't have too much to show for it. I say again and again that I'll start blogging more, and I never do, but hey — at least this blog still exists! I have a good number of drafts and unfinished posts; I just never actually get around to finishing them or posting them. I changed my banner from "big. blonde. beautiful." to "short for alexandra" (I'm learning things like InDesign!! I CAN DO THINGS) and tried to clean up my layout a little bit to make it a little simpler and prettier. Can u tell????
Since I last posted, I've been a pretty busy lady. I was hired as a features editor for my school newspaper which has been a 24/7 job, but I love what I do and I genuinely have fun doing it. The people I work with are great and I couldn't ask for a better team. As I said a few posts ago, I was also on the Relay for Life committee this year — the event was last weekend and it went so well, I can't get over it. Seeing everything come together was totally worth all the work put into it.
The point of this post was to be a little bit of a life update as well as a more blog-y post. I found a list of writing prompts and found "ten things I can't live without"and thought it seemed cool, so without further adieu, here are ten things I luuuuurve and can't live without.
1. My computer.
It's pretty terrible that this is my number one item I can't live without, but I don't even care. I love my computer. The 15" screen is absolutely stunning and lets me make pretty things with InDesign and Photoshop and also lets me browse tumblr for hours on end. Oh, computer. You are so versatile. You've always been there for me. Thanks for dealing with me as I type way too loudly and bring you everywhere with me. I love you, computer.
2. My iPhone.
Without my phone, I feel naked. I need it on me at all times. Similar to my computer, I can use it for work purposes (email on email on email), but I can use it to send
3. Makeup.
Call me superficial — I. love. makeup. I can go from feeling "meh" to "haaaay" within 20 minutes with the stuff. Not only does it make me feel gr8, but it's fun to put on. I literally look forward to spending time in front of the mirror every morning and putting on my war paint. Plus, makeup gives you control over how people see you, which is aaaaaaaawesome. I could gab about makeup for hours.
4. Candles.
5. Coffee.
I don't know why I didn't put this up higher —I'm addicted to coffee. I have a cup every morning and usually buy at least one a day (the newsroom happens to be conveniently close to the campus Starbucks — ooooooops!) and I have no intention of quitting this addiction. Usually I just grab an iced white mocha americano but lately I've been enjoying just some plain iced coffee with cream. Plus, it's beautiful to watch the cream and coffee blend together. Is that weird? I hope not.
6. Food.
Duh. No need to explain.
7. Music.
Pretty cliché, I know, but still. A day without music is a day wasted. My family engrained a love for music in me when I was little; I remember going on long drives and jamming out to my mom's, uh, eclectic mix (sorry, mom!) and my dad's blues-y/rock-y CD's that he would burn me. Nowadays, I definitely get my money's worth with my Spotify subscription. My roommate and I will 'share' songs with each other frequently. It's pretty neat when someone hears a song and thinks "Wow, I thing Allie would like this" because a) it made them think of you, and b) they're usually right. I love hearing new music, listening to old music and yelling "THIS IS MY JAM" ten times a day whenever I hear a song I like. (Side note: currently obsessed with "Battles" by Hudson Taylor and "Wait So Long" by Trampled by Turtles.)
8. Clothes.
Again, cliché but clothes are just another form of expression. In the fall/winter months, I find myself wearing nothing but black, olive and leopard print with the occasional mix of grey or denim and I'm trying to get out of that little pattern. I've been a little more risky lately — AKA, wearing my Forever 21 pink maxi dress at every possible occasion — and trying to incorporate more color into my wardrobe for spring and summer... but I'm going to have to ignore the fact that I did a haul at Torrid today and bought only black, olive and white.
9. My friends.
Seriously. My roommates and friends mean the world to me and I don't know where I would be today if it weren't for them. I'm lucky enough to have kept friends that I made so long ago I can't remember a time without them (Stacey! Carley!) and have made new ones along the way. Luv u all. <3
10. My family.
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| Hanging Out with the Holzmans |
Ever since my dad passed away last January, I've learned to not take family for granted. This group of goofballs is my family, and I wouldn't trade them for anything.
Well, those are 10 things I can't live without. That was a hard — but fun — post to write.
What are 10 things you can't live without? (I bet my blog is one of them. Ha!)
xoxo,
allie
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