Happy Birthday, Raven!

Even as kids, he would always be the one to pose in the picture. I still have a lot to learn!

Today is my brother Raven's birthday. He's an amazing artist, convinced kids at school into thinking his middle name was Pizza, rode bikes with me every summer, would skip classes to go see movies with me, and is one of my very favorite people in the whole wide world. Happy Birthday, bro!

Gotta Get a Grip

Yeah, this photo is in no way staged, I'm really that obsessive.

Last week R. told me he read an article that said people should really only use Vaseline for their lips because it seals in the moisture you naturally have, while other chapsticks just make you feel that your mouth has more moisture. I already sort of knew this, but then I walked into my bathroom and saw my Chapstick bowl and realized I needed to get a grip. I've been working on breaking my habit since Saturday and you have no idea how many times a day I have to smack my hand away from diving into my purse for a chapstick. Here's an article I found online after some obsessive googling on how to keep your lips moist minus chapstick. In the grand scheme I guess this isn't the worst habit, but I'm curious if I can break this small, silly habit.

Netflixin' It

Since finishing my thesis, R. and I have been making a point to get our $8 dollars a month out of Netflix. Both of us really love movies, but for so long my thesis guilt wouldn't let me sit down to watch one. Since I've been done, we've been working through our giant queue. Here are a few we've watched recently, that I give two thumbs up to. Do you use Netflix? Any good suggestions?

From Top Left: Charade, The Parking Lot Movie, The Odd Couple, Vertigo 

 (Charade Image via Minimal Movie Posters)

Friday At Five: Confessional Edition

Image via me on Flickr

On Fridays, I always think back on my week. Usually though, instead of thinking of fun things I did, I end up thinking of lame, random things I did. This time, I said, "Let's put it all out there:
1. Eat cereal for dinner. Twice.
2. Watch 30 minutes of the E! True Hollywood Story: Lindsey Lohan. Yeah, at the end I was rooting for her too.
3. Think mean thoughts about a guy I met who had smarmy sort of smile. I also didn't like his blazer.
4. Stare so hard at squirrels with my little green binoculars that my contact popped out.
5. And just today, I got irrationally anxious about my new camera, which I thought wasn't working.... Then I realized I hadn't put the battery in. Genius!

 Happy Weekend! 

Girl Crush: Diane Kruger

Image via Just Jared

I have been a serious Diane Kruger fan since Inglorious Bastards, but even more so when I read that she doesn't have a stylist. Whenever I see her on the red carpet, I always think she makes great choices. Normally, I like a fairly modest fashion choice, so this look goes outside of what I normally like. From the hair to the jewelry though,  I call this look a winner.

P.S. I almost called this post "I See Your Bra and I Like It", but that sounded too pervy, even if it did make me laugh. 

Happy Birthday Breena!

Isn't she cute and teeny-tiny in her big red boots!? This is her walking to her garden.

Today is my sister Breena's birthday. Her official birthday, because she's a leap year baby. She reads faster than anyone I know, grew a two pound carrot in her garden, thinks feta is the best cheese, and has always been a wonderful big* sister.
* By big I mean older. I'm 5"1 and compared to her I'm like this.

Rest Your Little Head

Image via Fine Little Day Shop

In the market for some new bedding and this pillow is glorious. I'd take naps on it, like a kitty in the sunshine.

Ch-ch-Changes

It is always a struggle for me to talk about personal items. I'm naturally a private person, but in order to present a fuller, authentic version of myself, I'm working on talking a little more realistically here. I love shiny, happy blogging, but the truth is those aren't the blogs I like best and I'm working to make my blog the best version it can be. Don't worry, we're still going to talk about lipstick, cake, and pretty stuff, it's just that sometimes we'll also acknowledge, you know, life and stuff.
So here goes....

Music to Your Ears/Friday at Five

This week has been a good one for me and scoring tickets to see bands I love. Fiona Apple in March and Afghan Whigs in September... I'm crazy pumped! Was I the only moody, eighth grader who listened to Fiona on repeat? I think not! I thought I'd leave you for the week with this little jam from a much younger Greg Dulli on a much younger Conan O'Brien. Sorry for the bleeped out dirty words. But, come on, it's like when you were younger and your mom told you she said "Fudge"... You knew better.  Drink some french press, read the paper, and eat some type of egg dish. This is the prescription for fun. Happy weekend!