I've Given Up On Being Good

Yes. I've given up.
I just can't stay away from thrift, consignment and antique shops. I adore them. They make me happy. I get 56 times the amount of stuff for 1/16 of the price. As long as I give things away as things come in.... where's the harm?
In case you were wondering... dresses in particular are my weakness. There have been very few retro flowered dresses I've been able to pass up.
Don't judge me.

A few recent thrifty finds:



On a similar note, check out this article of thrifting tips written by a lovely friend of mine. It's spiffy.


Anti Productive

Sometimes I really should be trying to actually get the 49 things I need to get done, done, but instead I find myself doing things very similar to this list.... (found here)


20 great excuses for not getting anything done while at a coffee shop.

1. I don’t like this chair.
2. I’m tired.
3. I can’t remember what I am working on.
4. I’m simultaneously too warm AND too cold.
5. Adult attention deficit disorder.
6. Memories of childhood. So deep.
7. There are too many people fussing with chairs around here.
8. I’ve had too much coffee
9. I haven’t had enough coffee, and I can’t find the waiter.
10. My face hurts.
11. I can’t remember what I am working on.
12. There are people speaking French near me, I am reminded that I need to brush up on my French so I can eavesdrop on French people more.
13. Identical twins exist, and it’s a miracle of nature. I want to celebrate this.
14. the clock has stopped.
14. the clock has stopped.
14. the clock has stopped.
15. I remember my lunch too, too vividly.
16. I am wearing a new pair of jeans.
17. I have to move on.
18. They’re playing Michael Jackson so I OBVIOUSLY want to dance, but that would be weird, so I have to just dance in my mind, and dancing in my mind takes serious concentration.
19. I would rather just talk.
20. I am out of excuses.
Here’s a good solution: sit back, relax, and use your phone to look up herbal remedies for a.d.d.



Pretty sure Zooey Deschanel and I are kindred spirits.
At least I'd like to think so.


Richmond Comedy Coalition


The Richmond Comedy Coalition recently featured one of my photos of Brian McDaniel on their poster for their upcoming improv comedy show.
Pretty cool stuff right?
So I went to the show last night, and never having seen any sort of improv comedy before (other than Whose Line Is It Anyway....) I wasn't sure what to expect. However it was a great show, everyone did a fabulous job and I'm still impressed with how people can work off one another like that and make a skit up right there on the spot. It was pretty hilarious.



Check out some more pictures here if you wish.



Weekend Adventures

I had quite the busy weekend. It was a pretty excellent one though I must say. Though how could it not have been when it was filled with things like..... 



Inspirational DIY projects





    <----- My creation






  My Inspiration ------>








races


midnight Krispy Kreme donut runs


free Godiva chocolate


reading on the beach


a breakfast feast for dinner

as well as watching sunsets on the beach, lunch dates with friends, mexican food, underwater photo shoots, sunday morning worship outside, more reading, and.....
 mac n cheese?

Cross off #10



Well I've at least accomplished #10 on my recently posted to do list.

You know, I'd totally be fine if this was all I got done this week.
Because I am completely content at the moment.
And isn't that one of the ultimate goals anyway?
However I've also accomplished #3, #14, #15 and #17.
And #11, #12 and #13 are works in progress at this very moment.
And come the end of the weekend #1 and #9 will more most definitely be crossed off.
I'll be lucky if I get to #7.......


(Photo taken with Minolta X-700)



So Many Things To Do, So Little Time

Some of this week's to-do list

1. Go to the beach and test out underwater camera (#7 on this list)

2. Donate books to thrift store

3. Write New Mexico street style article for From The Runway To RVA

4. Buy tickets to see Beirut and Foster The People

5. Go to Godiva and get free chocolate

6. Write letters

7. WORK ON ETSY STUFF

8. Find some time to go to the VMFA again soon because I miss it

9. Go somewhere and test out Minolta Hi-Matic G camera (anyone want to accompany me for a photo shoot?)

10. Get a slurpee

11. Finish another book (finally finished My Antonia while sailing this weekend. Now to tackle the 7 other half finished books I have lying around...)

12. Enjoy summer as much as possible before it slips away

13. Clean the thing that has become my room

14. Get rid of some things....

15. Eat ice cream

16. Eat macaroni and cheese

17. Breathe