MIXTAPE: THINKIN BOUT YOU

February is winding down, folks. I am trying to savor the last week of my 23rd year. I know once March rolls around this year is going to rocket on by. It's a machine gun blast of activity this spring. Birthday parties, bridal showers, baby showers, weddings, trips, games, adventures, Disney, puppy obedience classes. These last few days of calm before the frantic hurdle jumps of activity, no matter how enjoyable I know they will be, call for a slow jam.  It's not a Tuesday, and I haven't done a mixtape in awhile, but today just seemed right, you know?

I am always down for a great slow jam. Except in spin class. Never in spin class. My wierdo spin teacher kept playing Enrique Iglesias slow jams in my class Monday, it was terrible. I mean, it wasn't even the ping pong song. Come on dude. I need some fire in my belly

SLEEPY MONDAY

-It started raining sometime last night and I don't think te weather has any intention of stopping. Luckily I've had lots of items to check off my list this morning; autonomy would of had me laying in a twilight state all day.

-I actually enjoyed the Oscars last night. I always enjoy the Oscars, no matter how bad or how long. I just do. Jennifer Lawrence has my whole entire heart, and I died laughing at the VonTrapp gag. Something about Anne Hathaway is so simpering and calculated and irritating to me, but whatever she deserved that little statue.

 Let us never forget my favorite Oscar moment of all time.

-This weekend I dyed my hair. It's funny how a little thing like hair color can completely change the way you feel about yourself. I'm  a natural dishwater blonde, but I always feel most like myself with dark ash brown hair.Insert creep self portrait.

THE FREAKIN WEEKEND

It's finally here! Hallelujah! A few quick notes:

-I worked out twice yesterday, I was so proud of myself!
-Hoping to take some pictures this weekend, and visit the library for a book on manual photography.
-I have become consumed with finding a mid-century modern credenza or dresser to replace our current tv console. Anyone know of someone who has vintage for sale, help a sister out.
-My valentines roses are still so beautiful, which makes my heart happy.
-Is there anything cuter then Thumper and Flower? No probably not.

-Kind of silly, but I made some layout and design changes to my blog and I really like it! what do you think?

OH HI, WHAT'S YOUR NAME

Invariably when you meet someone you almost always say "Oh hi, I'm ____. What's your name?" Then that person tells your there name, maybe Sarah or Kenneth or Langston Hughes or what have you, then they ask yours. A simple exchange.

This is what happens when I meet someone new.

Oh hi, I'm ____. What's your name?

Kipin, nice to meet you.

Kim?

Kipin.

Kibbi?

Kipin.

Kingpin?

Kipin.

Kippin?

Kipin.


Before you scoff and call hyperbole, I have numerous witnesses who will tell you that during my four years in the high school lunch line, I was always called either "Kingpin" or "Skippy". Maybe Kip like....twice.

SURTSEY AND THE WEEKEND

This picture truly takes my breath away. It's a picture of the formation of Surtsey, a volcanic island off Iceland. I want to blow it up and cover my wall with it. Gorgeous.

Yesterday Jared surprised me in nice valentines day way. I love him so much.

Tomorrow we'll go to the temple with friends and eat a delicious meal at the Earl of Sandwich.

Tonight we will jog on the beach with Gilligan.

Monday is a work free day! Meaning a major overhaul of our apartment, including hanging our new light fixture, finally taking care of some art work and maybe even cleaning out our spare room? Scintillating stuff.

What are you planning to do this weekend?