I didn't leave the apartment today.

Not even to go to the mail box. It was lovely.

When I finally rolled out of bed at 11:30, I planned on being really lazy and reading, watching movies, or playing video games all day. This is what I actually did:

Finished scrubbing my bathroom floor
Washed the dishes that had been in the sink since Monday
Finally unpacked from last week
Washed two loads of laundry
Vacuumed the apartment
Mopped the kitchen
Cooked a delicious make-shift taco salad with rice and salsa
Worked out (minimally, only 20 minutes of Pilates) and
Finished reading Orson Scott Card's Magic Street
All whilst listening to a lot of Fleet Foxes and Avett Bros

And the night isn't over. I still plan on getting in a movie before bed. I feel like I've done a lot today, despite my not venturing out of doors. Maybe I didn't really do all that much, but since I woke up unambitious, anything I did felt like an accomplishment. Hey! Maybe I should wake up with that mindset every morning. Then every day would be a success compared to the low standards of achievement I'd set for myself... or maybe not. ;)
SDG

Feather Earrings and Purple Jeans

So just a quick post before I curl up in my bed and read into the wee hours of the morning.

To recap:

Been in Tupelo with the fam since Saturday.

Went thrifting/shopping Sunday. Got these lovely items. I originally planned to turn the jeans into cut-offs, but I really like them long, too. Ah, we shall see. It gets awfully hot in the 'burg, and a worn-in pair of purple cut-offs would be awesome to have in the coming months.

Worked from home Monday and Tuesday, getting some emails out, designing our new pool menus and some flyers for an upcoming dinner

In my down time, I've watched several episodes of Supernatural and a few of Glee (I've kind of lost interest, though I'm not sure why...)

Today, I played around in Illustrator, attempting to design a background for this here blog. I came up with a design I really liked (shown below) but couldn't get the right sizing or positioning. If any of my web design-inclined friends out there have any pointers, I'm all ears.

 

All in all, I'm very much enjoying my short break from classes and being home. It'll go by all too quickly, and I will once again be in full-on grad student mode before I know it. (P.S. GPA for the semester? 4.0!!! Wooo!!) Now, off to enjoy some Orson Scott Card. :)

SDG

I Can't Say

I can't say I don't want you
I don't know if I do
I can't say that I want you
I don't want it to be true

I had you for a while
But that wasn't long enough
You said you weren't ready
The last one left you hurt
But lately I've been thinking
That this silence isn't right
I tried not to miss you
But it's not possible tonight

I don't want you to forget
How I felt in your arms
Lips loosened in a flash
Sweet kisses meant no harm
It hurts me to remember
Your laugh in our embrace
Talk of music in your car
My neck and your face

I try to keep busy
And try not to think of you
It's been all too easy
When life is there to do
But when everything's silent
And you are far away
I can't help but wish
That you had come to stay

I can't say I don't want you
I don't know if I do
I can't say that I want you
I don't want it to be true

Things that make me happy

Recognizing each day as a blessing from my Father
Sleeping in
Coffee
Pretty dresses
Tress swaying in the wind
A good book
Indie/Folk Rock music
Friends who are more like family

Bin Laden is dead.

My thought process in response to this:

1. He was a terrorist.
2. His death is just.
3. By God's standards, we all deserve death.
4. I deserve death.
5. However, under grace, I am granted life, by no merit of my own.
6. Am I particularly joyful over this man's death?
7. No.
8. He will spend eternity in torment.
8. Will I mourn the death of a man responsible for the lives lost of countless others?
9. No.

SDG

Dresses!

I'm working on one of my final two papers left to write. I'm currently about six pages in with 14 left to go. I'm over halfway through reviewing my sources, and I am so super ready for my three week break before Summer classes start.

I have already decided that upon completion of my first semester of grad school (with a 4.0, hopefully!) I will reward myself with a new dress from Forever 21. We didn't have this store in Tupelo, and when I walked into the one here, I was smitten. I basically wanted every item there, but alas, my poor grad student status has required I keep tight purse strings, so I refrained. Now, however, I have a legitimate excuse! Browsing their Web site, I have narrowed my choices to three dresses. I really had my heart set on a floral, but this one would be great for work.

 This next one is floral, and I could possibly wear it to work, but it might be a tad short; however, that doesn't normally stop me from wearing such things.

Finally, I came across this one. I could see myself throwing on this one on a hot Saturday afternoon with some strappy sandals to go grab a bite to eat with the rooms or some shopping downtown. Breezy, simple, and cute.

Thoughts? Suggestions? Decisions, decisions... but I guess I'm counting my chickens before they hatch. Haven't even finished all my papers, and still two presentations to go. Must focus. Want cute dresses. Hahaha. Have a lovely Saturday!

SDG

Just For Now

Last Saturday afternoon, I took a little break from writing about cultural values in international advertising to play around with my friends, Naaman and Patrick, in recording a snippet of a cover of Imogen Heap's "Just For Now." If you have a spare 33 seconds, check it out! You can listen to it/download it below.



Also, you can head over to his blog, NJR: Music, to read about the recording process more, and you can find his other recordings here. 
SDG