This weekend is full of partying! We have our soon to be sister-in-laws shower and bachelorette. It is going to be a blast. I never considered myself much of a creative party planner, but I am turning a new leaf and there are aspects that I have really enjoyed. Most importantly, my little brother is getting married to the girl of his dreams and it warms my heart.
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…and no party is complete without a little dance music.
I heard an African proverb today that says: Cut out the thorn that you know will prick you.
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There is no way for me to hear the word release and not think about yoga. To this day, I do not think I have felt a better release in my life than through yoga. I am committing here and now to get back to my practice.
This video was shown to me by my friend Bonnie and is so beautifully inspiring. It just reminds me of the calm, strength, power and release that yoga brings into your life.
This week I have been listening to a lot of podcasts during my morning commute. Almost every morning, without fail, a story gives me chills or makes my eyes watery. I have loved “This American Life” since I first heard it when I was younger. No matter how many more podcasts I am turned onto, “This American Life” always remains my favorite.
I listened to a two part series of “This American Life” that was extremely powerful. They sent reporters into Harper High School in Chicago for 5 months; the year before the reporters were there, 29 kids were shot in and around the neighborhood. They follow a couple students and social workers throughout those months.
Last week I was featured in New York Magazine for a story about international home exchange (I’m on page 3). The point of the story was to showcase what types of overseas home swaps are available to New Yorkers. I chose between homes in Italy, Cambodia and France. Click thru to see which one I chose.
(Photo: Courtesy of the owner. Illustration by Zoey Kelemen.)
Also, if you look closely, you can see that I forgot to move one of my shoes out of the shot in my bedroom. I guess it gives more of a lived-in look, right?!
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Are you familiar with the story of performance artists Marina Abramovic and Ulay? In addition to collaborating with each other artistically, they had a lengthy relationship that they ended quite dramatically. In 1988 they each walked from opposite ends of the Great Wall, meeting in the middle for a final goodbye and continuing on away from one other.
The next time they saw each other was when Ulay surprised Marina during her 2010 MOMA retrospective ‘The Artist is Present.’ Say what you will but this one gets me every time.
We have been listening to Justin Bieber around these parts…slowed down 800 times. You have got to hear this:
What is so weird is that you kind of don’t wait to turn it off.
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Don’t you just love this picture? It reminds me of what it feels like when you’re so comfortable with someone that you can just be totally weird in front of them. I hope you know what I mean and that you can find a little time to get a little weird with someone this weekend!
When Farrell moved out of New York, I inherited her plants and they have completely changed the feel of my apartment. They literally add so much my life to my space. I’ve been waiting for the nicer weather to come to do some repotting, and I think the time is either near or here.
It’s about time for something new
You got to grow, got to grow
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I have officially planted my herb garden! Because we have no outdoor space, I bought 3 planters for underneath my long window. It was hard to decide what herbs to plant and how to pair them. After extensive research on drainage and pairing herbs, I was set. Here they are in all of their glory!
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Planter 1: Dill, Rosemary, Sage
Planter 2: Jalapeno, Cilantro, Jalapeno
Planter 3: Apple Mint, Peppermint
I know there are many other herbs to have in your life, however I felt like these were a great start. Yay!!
Flowers that were addressed to an old tenant were sent to my apartment the other day. I texted her to let her know that there were flowers here for her and she asked me to open them. The card read, “Happy Birthday Grandma.” She insisted that they weren’t for her and that I just keep them. So after calling the flower company and texting with her, I ended up with a fresh bouquet of flowers. Now I am looking to pay it forward because I believe in karma. Happy Birthday, Grandma!
maggie and milly and molly and may by E.E. Cummings
maggie and milly and molly and may
went down to the beach (to play one day)
and maggie discovered a shell that sang
so sweetly she couldn’t remember her troubles, and
milly befriended a stranded star
whose rays five languid fingers were;
and molly was chased by a horrible thing
which raced sideways while blowing bubbles: and
may came home with a smooth round stone
as small as a world and as large as alone.
For whatever we lose (like a you or a me)
it’s always ourselves we find in the sea
*Image via etsy
Beck – Sea Change –Listen here.
Islands – Return to the Sea – Listen here.
Monster Rally – Deep Sea – Listen here.
I made the most amazing citrus salad for brunch the other day. Everybody loved it! I will be make this recipe for the rest of the season. Here is what you will need:
You can cut the fruit and avocado however you like. I cut them into slices. Then, thin the red onions. Layer nicely. Chop herbs or don’t. Pour EVOO and add a pinch of salt.
Enjoy!
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Well, great minds think alike, as they say. Farrell and I each do our own thing when it comes to these posts so I cracked up when I saw that we both went the citrus salad route today. Mine is inspired by a salad I used to eat all the time back in my waitressing days. It’s super easy to prepare: arugula, avocado, grapefruit and goat cheese mixed with some citrus vinaigrette dressing. Delicious.
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