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This seems very fitting to kick off the first weekend of...

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:07:00 -0500

This seems very fitting to kick off the first weekend of graduation festivities!

It’s real, it’s possible, it’s yours.

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 15:46:00 -0500

It’s real, it’s possible, it’s yours.

I can’t wait. But first, let’s not forget Mad Men...

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:35:36 -0500

I can’t wait.

But first, let’s not forget Mad Men premieres on Sunday.

In honor of the cellphone’s 40th anniversary, this was my...

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 11:07:51 -0500

In honor of the cellphone’s 40th anniversary, this was my first cellphone!

Kind: LG C2000 Flip Phone
Carrier: Cingular, remember them?
Age: 15
Reason: Tired of being stranded at soccer practice

To this day, I am still a bit bitter that I was never a lucky owner of a Razr. Thank you for the reminder, Mashable!

“In the modern world, we’re all interdependent, we’re all...

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 11:50:00 -0500

“In the modern world, we’re all interdependent, we’re all interconnected. You just can’t say that you’re only going to deal with your own kind of person, or you’re only going to meet your own kind of person, or you’re only going to listen to your own kind of person. That’s not the way the world is going to work. And we’ll either figure out how to be more integrated, or we will disintegrate.”

“Travel teaches you a lot about yourself. You learn how flexible you need to be, how adaptable you are—or not. Something always goes wrong. You can’t get your panic button pushed. You’ve got to just go with the flow and enjoy the experience. That has been a gift to me.”

— Hillary Clinton, the most traveled Secretary of State in History.

This article from Sept. 2012 is worth a read.

Channeling warm weather through hot tea in the newest addition...

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 20:14:44 -0500

Channeling warm weather through hot tea in the newest addition to my Starbucks city mug collection! That checks Florida, Chicago, San Francisco, London, New York, and of course the Twin Cities off the list. Now it’s time to dream up a new travel opportunity. Hmm?

I found my beach. (at Fort Lauderdale Beach)

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:40:30 -0500

I found my beach. (at Fort Lauderdale Beach)

Words spoken have never been more true. Morning, noon, &...

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:36:31 -0500

Words spoken have never been more true. Morning, noon, & night.

This is one of the most humbling quotes of all time and it is...

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:36:03 -0600

This is one of the most humbling quotes of all time and it is absolutely true. In the words of Ellen Degeneres, “be kind to one another!”

Every single time, this song gets me. Same Love - Macklemore

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:42:59 -0600

Every single time, this song gets me. Same Love - Macklemore

Four More Years.

Mon, 21 Jan 2013 14:24:24 -0600

That is our generation’s task – to make these words, these rights, these values – of Life, and Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness – real for every American.
- BO

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.

-MLK

Today, on MLK Day and the 57th Presidential Inauguration, I am more proud than ever to be an American. I am lucky and thankful to have the privileges that I do. I aspire to never miss an opportunity to help, inspire, or reach out to individuals on the pursuit of happiness (whatever their definition may be), because we really are in this together.

A dream asset for my first home. Inspiration via Red Frog...

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:13:00 -0600

A dream asset for my first home. Inspiration via Red Frog Events.

My Verdict on Gangster Squad: A whole lotta Gosling makes up for...

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 23:01:48 -0600

My Verdict on Gangster Squad: A whole lotta Gosling makes up for a whole lotta gore. Am I right, ladies?

In all seriousness, I really enjoyed the movie. I have zero credibility for critiquing movies, so you may want to check Rotten Tomatoes first. (Which seems to disconfirm my verdict, oh well!)

In spirit of The Bachelor premiere tonight, I thought I would...

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 21:18:57 -0600

In spirit of The Bachelor premiere tonight, I thought I would share my favorite part of this week’s episode - Crate&Barrel’s commercial. You may have noticed their most recent campaign emphasizing the simplistic ampersand. Tonight, they put a spin on the Now&Forever spot (shown above) by replacing Mike&Katie with Sean&(insert a cycle of every contestants name) ending on Sean&?.

This is why I love advertising. To the audience, it seems so in the moment. Although I’m sure there was a 3 month lead time, at least!

Reminder to get Bella a santa hat or reindeer ears. It’s...

Sun, 02 Dec 2012 22:59:54 -0600

Reminder to get Bella a santa hat or reindeer ears. It’s the Holidays!

humansofnewyork:

Feel free not to reblog this photo. If you hate puppies. And Christmas.

Sunday afternoon family bonding.

Sun, 18 Nov 2012 13:49:04 -0600

Sunday afternoon family bonding.

When I saw this by Lake Harriet, I was so so happy.

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 11:35:03 -0500

When I saw this by Lake Harriet, I was so so happy.

Fall is fleeting.

Sun, 07 Oct 2012 19:46:23 -0500

Fall is fleeting.

Always more beautiful after it rains. (Taken with instagram)

Tue, 08 May 2012 20:27:00 -0500

Always more beautiful after it rains. (Taken with instagram)

14 Days | 6 Cities | 1 Country | an Italian adventure What a...

Sat, 05 May 2012 16:32:09 -0500

14 Days | 6 Cities | 1 Country | an Italian adventure

What a year. Ups, downs, and all around. I am so ready for a new adventure.

I can already taste the pizza, pasta, wine, and smell the cobblestone (that isn’t just a preconceived notion right?). Almost there…