This And That

One of my favorite things about living is this area is that there's always something to do, whether it's a...

show at MotorCo in Durham:

Seeing KishiBashi for the 3rd time, love that guy

night in with some crafting fools:

cooking class at the Savory Spice Shop:

craft market of local artists:

my new print from Near Modern Disaster in Durham

book signing at a cute bookstore:

With Theron Humphrey and Maddie from Maddie on Things

25

Two months ago, I turned 25. And I freaked out a little, especially when my sister texted to say "Happy Birthday! You're starting to look old like the rest of us." You can always count on sisters to be honest. Here are a few pictures ( several are compliments of my friend, the lovely Callie) of the rad Quarter Life Crisisparty we had to celebrate:

This picture is super flattering...NOT.

I can't believe I can round up to 30 now! 

Truth Be Told

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Truth be told, I've had a badditude for the past couple of months. Nothing terrible has happened and I'm not totally sure what brought it on, though I fear turning 25 had a little something to do with it. And the ever-looming question of "what's next" hasn't seemed to help much either. Hopefully I'll be back to the regularly scheduled programming soon! Thanks for caring and asking.

DC Part II: Staff Ball

I've been thinking of the perfect way to write this post since January. Just kidding. I've actually just been being super lazy and halfway forgot about this thing called the internet.

Anyway, here are a few pictures from the Staff Ball in DC the day after the inauguration. This was likely the only time I will ever be in the same room as the Obamas, the Bidens, Lady Gaga, and Tony Bennett. A good time, that's for sure. I can't believe it's been almost six weeks since I was traipsing around DC. I love that place.

Shameless selfie.

The ladies, always laughing

It was cold. My bare legs started turning blue in the time it took to hail a cab.

Joe and Dr. Jill

Obamster and Shelly

Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett

DC Part 1: Inauguration Day Parade

A DC sunrise

Men in uniform, all lined up 

The man of the hour: Obama and the always lovely Michelle

Presidential Viewing Booth 

Joe and Jill Biden making an entrance

That's  me! In the same picture as Obama!

Guys, we have SO much to talk about. I spent the past week in DC for Obama's inauguration. It was a rad and cold time filled with so many good things. Watch out, North Carolina- DC might have me hooked!

Looking forward to 2013

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In 2013, I'm looking forward to...

> reading more than watching

> finding a place for everything

> buying less and making more

> filling up my gas tank before the light comes on (trust me, it's become a problem)

2012, in a nutshell.

Better late than never- 2012 in a nutshell

January: I received a hilarious and somewhat sad note from a substitute teacher while I was out of work for an afternoon. 

February: This was an interesting month with a high on Valentine's Day and a low just before my birthday when I wrecked my car. Luckily the year just got better!

March: This was a quiet month but I did manage to see Fun. play a show in Carrboro.

April: I met a few celebrities in NYC and at the end of the month, I got to meet one of my oldest friend's baby girl, Estelle.

May: Another one of my best and oldest friends got married in our hometown.

June: I finished up my first year of teaching, went to DC, and started taking guitar lessons with the raddest instructor around. What a month!

July: I went to weddings and saw lots of good friends. 

August: I spent most of this month in coffee shops applying to jobs and watching the Olympics. 

September: What a busy month! We had our very first book club meeting and I went to HopScotch Music Festival in Raleigh, saw Florence and the Machine and Ben Folds. And my baby niece turned into a teenager...where does the time go?

October: I spent the month working on Obama's campaign by doing all sorts of crazy things. And it was awesome.

November: Obama won the election!

December: A piece I wrote was featured in PineStraw magazine! (on pg. 75, to be specific)