Heidi stopped over this afternoon after work (we both worked overnight shifts) for a chat and a slice of cake. Sister time is always pleasant, and the sunshine made it more so.
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One thing I learned from my aunt Amy is that it is necessary to indulge in flowers. I bought a bunch a few months back and they brought so much life to my tiny apartment. Last night I decided to give flowers another whirl, and brought home a fun bunch of pink and purple blossoms. They light up my kitchen table and make me excited about Valentine’s Day — even if, really, there’s nothing to look forward to this Valentine’s Day (in my opinion)…
(PS: This photo was taken with Instagram on my iPhone! You can follow my uploads here. Friend me, too, if you’re interested!)
and the beat goes on
Holly came to visit me (again!!) for a birthday weekend jam fest. We had a blast! A casual dinner, then little black dresses and martinis on the town (follow by other various brightly-colored cocktails) and plenty of laughter. It was incredibly lovely.
The complete elation of my birthday goodies: My very own cupcakes, Heidi’s red velvet cake (a traditional gift), and flowers (to myself, from myself)!!
On another note, I had a special delivery arrive yesterday in the form of an Apple iPhone, a birthday gift from my family. After two and a half years with my old phone, it was time for an upgrade. I am elated! The most exciting aspect of the phone is having photography at my fingertips…! I will post up the other neato gifts I received, including fabulous trinkets from my sisters, a cute card from my dad, and artwork from C.
Me being completely shocked about the awesomeness of my new gadget. I’m wearing the SUPER SWEET yellow necklace (made of pins!) that my sister and brother-in-law bestowed upon me for my birthday. And yes, I’m in my bathroom.
How did I get so lucky this week? Thank you, one and all! And if I ever need to smile, I have this to look at…
My best friend is…the best.
THANK YOU EVERYONE!
xx
jc
the age of aquarius
I am 23 years young today. It’s been a beautiful day full of reminders from people and places that I love. I am so grateful!
I believe that a birthday, not New Years, is the best time to look back at at a year — after all, it’s when a person’s clock was set in motion. This year has been particularly enriching for me. I had the opportunity to take the cross country road trip of a lifetime, spend a summer in San Francisco, intern at a wonderful photo center, and live every day with keen curiosity. This year I gained confidence, understanding, and a sense of self. I lost things, too, but that’s life. I am learning how life goes.
Twenty-three years ago, at 3:56 a.m., I landed on this thing, “life.” I didn’t have a name for 16 hours. I was almost a Margaret. But here today, all 5-foot-one-inches of me, I’m Jenny!
To everyone that has been a part of my life this last year — and throughout the past 22 — thank you for embracing my wayward, peculiar soul. I am thankful for those by my side!
xxxx
jc
I haven’t failed;
I’ve had 10,000 ideas that didn’t work.
– Benjamin Franklin
For whatever reason, my heart is yanking me in so many inexplicable directions.
I wish I could find my way…
Song of the evening.
Sail on Silver Girl,
Sail on by
Your time has come to shine
All your dreams are on their way
Sail on by
Your time has come to shine
All your dreams are on their way
I think this woman bears resemblance to my older sister, Kacy. Both have defined eyebrows (that I wish I had), brown eyes, pronounced smiles, and a short, brown ‘do. Not to mention they are both stylish! I enjoy this woman’s side fade, her frenzy of wristlets, and pocket square.
At some point in my life I’d like to have short hair like this—though it might be quite poodle-esque with my curls. I’ll give it some time.
(photo compliments of Sartorialist, of course)
ageless wonder
TODAY IS MY MOM’S BIRTHDAY. I won’t say how young she is, but she is an ageless wonder and a graceful, groovy woman! How lucky I am to be a part of her life!
Until recent years, I never understood everything my mom has done for me throughout my life. In retrospect I see how many socks she’s folded, meals prepared, miles driven dropping her kids off where they needed to be. Or how many cards she’s sent, sporting events she’s sat through —not to mention the amount of germs and kid goo she’s wiped off of every surface over the past 27 years is astounding. The gallons and gallons and GALLONS of milk and groceries she’s shopped for and hauled into the house over the years, only to watch it all disappear in two days. All the Christmas stockings and Easter baskets she’s filled and filled and refilled. Every birthday party she’s hosted and the lunch money she’s sent to school, every single bathtub she’s wrangled children into and out of.
Then sending each child off to college, hauling the tables and the chairs and bedding up six floors, and ensuring such comfort in a new place; like clockwork, a Friday phone call; and so many ‘thinking-of-you’s’! So many warming thoughts.
I want to send my mom warm thoughts today — her day! She is a very special woman.
Also, she’s a babe.
xx
j
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