Thanks to a very impulsive purchase with my shopping partner in crime, I’m the proud owner of this iPhone case.  It’s childish (and generally ridiculous), and I love it!
I recall my elementary school days of desperately wanted a Best Friends necklace, but agonizing over which friend I was “best” with…  And whether they already had a necklace.  At the time, it was super stressful.  I’m pretty sure I eventually gave up on the hunt, and a new trend was ushered in.

Thanks to a very impulsive purchase with my shopping partner in crime, I’m the proud owner of this iPhone case. It’s childish (and generally ridiculous), and I love it!
I recall my elementary school days of desperately wanted a Best Friends necklace, but agonizing over which friend I was “best” with… And whether they already had a necklace. At the time, it was super stressful. I’m pretty sure I eventually gave up on the hunt, and a new trend was ushered in.

It’s no surprise that I’m a fan of the Civil Wars!  
How adorable is this video!?! Joy and John are singing in a high school classroom for an AV class. I might recommend that the AV club work on their “A” skills, but it’s still pretty amazing!  (Oh, how I wish my high school was that cool!)

Bright stairs for a bright day.  

32 degrees feels almost balmy this afternoon!

(via sfgirlbybay / bohemian modern style from a san francisco girl)

The Lives They Lived

This year seemed to have more than its fair share of iconic deaths, but this is not a greatest-hits issue. Instead, we gravitated to those with an untold tale. Ira Glass of “This American Life” edits a special section devoted to ordinary people.

Foggy morning run. (Chicago)

Marcel makes the news!  

Marcel the Shell with Shoes On  (Thanks Keeley!)

Bright & Brilliant

(Source: what-do-i-wear)

Chicago Marathon (10.9.11)

When all eyes were on the marathon, I turned 180 degrees to see the most beautifully quite Illinois Street on an early Sunday morning.  I’m obsessed with the reflection of the golden leaves framing the picture.  

Chicago Marathon 2011 (10.9.11)

You can take the girl out of Colorado…

I just overheard an ad on my Pandora for ‘Trojan’s BareSkin Condoms.’ 

Perhaps it’s the side effects of taking Allegra-D, but I literally heard the ad and assumed it was for ‘Trojan’s Bear Skin Condoms.’  You can imagine my confusion.  Bear skin?  Like Fur?  The horror. That doesn’t even make sense. 

I think I’m going to stay away from operating any heavy machinery today.