tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26268066241701642892012-01-14T18:19:16.998-05:00hopeful renderings of girl.lana bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10141419727256846616noreply@blogger.comBlogger7551100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626806624170164289.post-3700242643671369142012-01-06T10:51:00.001-05:002012-01-06T10:56:21.521-05:00

HEY COLLEEN!!!! TWO THOUSAND AND TWELVE, EH???? Jalouse Magazine: Une Fille Comme Les Autres from Matthew Frost on Vimeo.

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well well well..after ALMOST a full year of being single, "doing what I say", and becoming 100% happy with my life, exactly where it was..it's time for a change. I've been hanging out with/seeing/dating the best best best man ever. I guess it's officially official now that he's my babe. The past year was so so so incredible, and beneficial in finding myself, and becoming more confidant in the

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Not sure when I will ever feel like I have time again. Work has been so crazy lately, and after the holidays we go right into the opening of my new store. Which is totally exciting, but also feels like a total dream. I can't even believe it. No more commute. Working in the city? a beautiful brand new huge store?! Seriously, I know I work hard and deserve it but I am one crazy lucky girl. Will you

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WARNING: This post is severely clothing focused. I'm one lucky girl. I was DROOLING over this coat from the October catalog. like drooooooling. $498? 40% off? Still, no. It was only online and I noticed that the few stores in the company who DID carry it marked it down!! So I looked online and got the in-store sale price, PLUS my employee discount, so let's just say it was veryyyyyy accessible to

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view from my stoop, seen through his eyes.  That brief moment when I open the door to my house, or he to his, and I see him standing there...my heart always stops for a second, and I have to remember to breathe.

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I've been blogging here for 5 years. Weird right? My first post was just as I was leaving LA to move to Philly in December 2006. Crazy! It's been a fun story to share, and I've met the coolest people in the weirdest way through this blog. (lady at the mall in portland! my new co-worker at FP!) 5 years of my life, and it's funny to see all the things that have changed, and some of the things that

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i don't know whats wrong with me, but i can't stop listening to this new beyonce track. although this video features J Cole, not Andre3000, who I like much better. Mom's not going to like this one. 

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True, part of my blogging negligence has to do with the fact that I've been hanging out with a pretty fantastic man. He makes me smile, a lot. We spent thanksgiving together on the shore, with a simple picnic and a bottle of wine. It was sooooooo incredibly lovely. I think its safe to say I'm smitten.

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working 6 day/50+ hour weeks doesn't leave a lot of time for blogging. sorry friends :(

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Jewelry has always been something I've loved. I used to spend hours digging through my grandmothers' jewelry boxes (which both got handed down to me upon their passing) and it still is something I can't leave the house without having some form of it on. Recently I've been more interested in investing in nicer pieces, that won't turn my skin green and I could own for the rest of my life. My

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old life.

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Remember the "rate your day" days? They got brought up last night at the 5th Annual Fall Time Fun Friends Feast (my annual fall party!) and it got me thinking about my view on life. I'm a hopelessly optimistic person. No matter what the day, what the event, there is good to be found in everything. I came home from work yesterday, and spent 2 1/2 hours cooking and baking to get ready for this

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it is becoming more stressful to find the 2 missing managers to my new store's team. Are you awesome? and cute? and LOOOOOOVEEEEE FP? Maybe you want to work with Elsa and I (whom I found through my blog!) Watch this ridiculous video we made at work today to try and attract awesome people to apply.

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I told you October was going to be a rough month. This isn't everything, and the month's not over yet! Birthday splurging.  FAVVVVVVVVVORITE new sweater. seriously  Pretty Pretty Lace Dress.  Comfy Cozy Oversized Sweater  Best Beanie!  Wild Style Boyfriend Leopard Pants  Kaftan, which actually looks way better in person

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So I took the Myers-Briggs personality test today. I've barely looked into it, but it seems accurate for the most part. I'm interested to read more and understand more of what it's actually saying about me. A synopsis I found somehwere: "As an ESTJ, your primary mode of living is focused externally, where you deal with things rationally and logically. Your secondary mode is internal, where you

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we FINALLY got the internet, so that means back to a more regular blogging/tumbling/internetting schedule. Can't say I missed it terribly, but it certainly is nice to have it. Caught a shoplifter at work yesterday. that ruled. I have lots of fun plans this week that I am looking forward to. Rachael is home now, we haven't both been home for over 2 weeks. I like how we spend time together: each

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My birthday was this past weekend, and for the first time in a really long time I can say that is was totally awesome. I've had good birthday parties, and i've had fun times, but the actual idea of turning another year older, and looking back at your year has been rough for awhile. When I turned 25 last year I was in a place that wasn't making me happy. I felt unfulfilled, frustrated and stuck.

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someone buy one of these for me. pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease? The cutest saddles in all the land.

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I'm turning 26 here in a few days and haven't owned a decent watch since middle school. I haven't asked for anything for my birthday since becoming an adult, but this year decided I wanted to own a nice watch again. My family gave me some money to pick one out. The whole idea started when I was at Nordtroms a few weeks ago and saw some Marc Jacobs ones. I've narrowed it down to these 2..but can't

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 Wide Stripes Pullover  High Waisted Flares ZigZag Turban All via Free People. I think October is going to be a rough month. So many things I love, and one big reason to buy them. BIRTH MONTH!

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I just left work, an awesome day. We're ending September on a high note and entering my FAVORITE month of the year (possibly has to do with my birth..) my favorite fleetwood song just came on the radio and the sun is shining...what more could I ask for?? Oh, a promotion?! Yep! I officially got promoted to the new Walnut st store opening in center city, Philadelphia this January. It's very

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It's time for another round of dating horrors. I met this guy a few months ago, and we had a really great time together. He was a friend of a friend so I figured it was pretty safe. We live in different cities, about 5 hours away, so we spent the first couple of weeks getting to know each other after the initial week together talking via gmail, text and a couple of phone conversations. We had

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I can't stop listening to 70's disco music. On repeat. This song. 

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WHY ARE MY FRIENDS SO TALENTED?!? I wish my talents were tangible like this. Anyway..my friend Lina was a graphic and prints designer at Free People for the past year, and recently left to pursue a freelance career. She is challenging herself to a drawing a day of what inspires her. I want to frame them all on my walls. seriously. Check out her tumblr here.

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Summer is coming to a close and I love my new house. It's been hang central, and I'm loving it. I went to a pizza party on Monday at my friends house. We all brought toppings and made a million different pizzas. Here's me drinking my gin&tonic. Feels like Fall and I couldn't be happier. Spiked cider!!!!!

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Now that Sarah is happily off the market, I haven't heard many good dating stories lately. Then I realized it's because they are happening to me. Men. Are. Ridiculous. I've yet to meet one that didn't make me go "what????" I think I'll start chronicling my tales here. I hope Colleen joins. She has some good ones too. First up: Josh the Goon. I woke up the other morning to a facebook chat I had

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I worked, moved, then worked some more this appropriately titled weekend. Lucky for me I have a few days off towards the end of the week and will be escaping to NYC. Fashion's Night Out is in it's 3rd year and I'll be partaking in the city wide extravaganza with my lovely lady friend Andrea! I'm loving my new house, and my new roommate, and can't wait to have you over for breakfast, or dinner, or

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if and when I settle into a relationship again, I'd like to date a man who knows his way around the kitchen. I personally love to bake, and love the idea of cooking all the time, but also love the idea of being cooked for. Coming home from a long day to someone making you dinner. Sounds like a dream.

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what is perfection?

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as I made my daily rounds on the FP site to see what's new, I saw a sweater I've been eyeing and decided to actually take a peek. beyond loving the sweater I'm actually really liking the model's hair! I've been considering growing my bangs out all summer (humidity + curly hair + straight bangs= disaster) but think I look dumb with out them so I have yet to do it. With some rough encouragement

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I guess it's time I let you know: I'm moving! Just back to Fishtown, but out of the Keenan household which is sad and hard. They've been my place to land for the past couple of years when I was transitioning out of Philly, then whenever I came back to visit and most recently when I was transitioning back into Philly. Not a day goes by that I don't think about the 3 little faces of Ru, Jane and

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My new favorite thing is using my fatbooth app on children. let the chuckles begin! My first subjects: The Keenan children, duh.

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I took a week off recently and had my little sister out for a visit. We took a mini road trip around the east coast and saw Philly, NYC, Boston & Martha's Vineyard. I couldn't of had a better time if I tried. She got to meet John, and I got to see old friends and even make a new one.

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innocence mission. you pull at my heart strings. Haley- if you don't love them yet, you certainly will soon after listening to this.

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besides being the most fun word to say outloud (go ahead..do it!) they used my most favorite thing in the world all through out their winter 2011 collection: FRINGE!!!!

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I have a long standing love affair with Pendleton. Growing up in the NW and moving back as an adult, the eternally classic woolen mill continues to grow and be relevant in these modern times. They teamed with 3 Portland designers (2 of which do church & state, the other has his own men's line, but all friends!) for this particular line, set to debut this month! It will be available here in Philly

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i've been quite good at my "one thing per pay check" rule at work, and here are July's purchases:Sam Edelman Louie BootieCoastal Tectonics DressThank you FP. Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! obsessed with both.

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i dont talk about it too much but as of a few months ago, I severed my relationship with my biological father. The emotional abuse was too much for me, and I decided to walk away. I am soooooo thankful to have my step-dad Kevin in my life. He's been around since I was 3 or 4, and him and I have become so close in my adult years. He truly is one of the most amazing men I know. I was talking to my

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My lovely friend Jeana Master has an exhibit online at the Brehm Center. It's sooooooo good! You should stop by and check it out. Here.

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Well making that list certainly helped me on my way to an awesome summer! This weekend has been amazing and isn't even over..the best is yet to come! Alyssa came to town for a few days to interview at home office, and so I deemed myself her tour guide to make sure if (when) she gets the job she actually wants to move to this fine city. This resulted in a completely spontaneous adventure night.

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Coming up on 6 months of single life, and what i started out to do last year is actually happening this year. I'm not saying its easy..but I definitely wasn't in the right place for that 1 year challenge last year. Being my own person is so gratifying. It gives me more confidence and makes me feel like a stronger woman. Sometimes if I stop long enough and think about the past year I actually get

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If you hang out with me even just occasionally you probably know that I love my job. Recently I headed down to the Home Office and helped out with a little shoot for all the Free People stores to post on their individual Facebook pages. It was really fun, and I'll be going back here and there to do it again! Here are some of the shots. Make sure you like our store's page so you can see all the

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this is kind of hilarious since my last post was about summer, but i am totally already in fall shopping mode. I'm dreaming of boots and thermals and muted rusty colors. I have about 10,000 things on my wishlist, but these are some of my favs..That striped top is a boxy thermal. THANK GOODNESS.How many boxy tunics can a girl own? never too many. never too many.I've gone about 5 years with my same

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Colleen made a list of things to accomplish this summer, and I like the idea so I'm going to make one too. Dang I freaking love that girl.1. go to the beach. way more. 2. go camping!!!!!!!!!!3. go to new york more4. have BBQ's5. attain an average of 140+ in bowling league. 6. continue working out consistently7. finish unpacking. haaa8. go on dates. 9. get a new tattoo10. do at least one

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Independence is something to be enjoyed. I'm doing my best.

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getting pumped for the weekend! pizza parties, friends, birthday parties, more friends, garden bbq parties, the most friends!!!!! This is getting me ready:

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A chance to win a trip to Paris? (thanks reeves) YES PLEASE!!!!Enter here: PARIS!!!!Or don't.:)

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im having a tie-dye party on Saturday. complete with mimosas and rit dye. Can we just get inspired for a moment? This was the last one Haley and I threw together!

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With the day off, Bryana and I went thrifting in Philly. I took her to a couple of my favorite places up in Germantown. I got this awesome boxy cropped tank, and maxi dress.

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Boston has a few of my favorite places to vintage shop. I had some time to myself so I took my time and devoured every little detail I could.

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i've been on an internet hiatus. worked a 10 day, 91 hour work week and then had 2 days off which i used to race up to Boston and see Meg and John. As a treat for working hard, and getting my first paycheck as a SM, I got a new pair of shoes. heart JC. (ha! that could mean Johnny or Jeffrey, to which I am referring is the latter) (since they are nowhere on the internet, you get an iphone picture

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I'm a collector. I have been since I was a wee bay. My mom and dad used to get so annoyed and tease me about all the "garbage" I had hidden in boxes and under my bed. I was so offended. My broken pieces of sea glass, and feathers were keepsakes from trips to the beach, and hikes in the woods..I was and still am a gatherer. If I have more than one of something it becomes a collection and I will

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it's safe to say you aren't a fashion blogger unless you own at least 2 pairs of these Jeffery Campbells. I'm not 100% on the Lita boat yet. I'd definitely own a neutral color, the glitter ones, and probably the american flag ones. so..what's your take on this trend? Love it or hate it? I want to hear!

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i love little treasures, the joy of finding them, the stories they tell, and the meaning they now hold in my heart. So many people involved in these 2 photos.

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things are changing! I got a promotion at work today, and I can't stop smiling. I'm so excited to be pushed and challenged in new ways. I've really enjoyed my time at KOP, but am very excited to be at the Ardmore store!! YA YA YA YA YA!!!!!!! Things that make me happy from around the web...

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stuck stuck stuck. fleetwood mac was probably my first "favorite" band i ever had. I heard "landslide" on the radio, in my room with the purple blow up couch (did you have inflatable furniture??) when I was probably 10 or 11. I knew every word. I waited until it came on, then recorded it onto a tape so i could listen to it whenever I wanted. To this day I still love them. who knew stevie would

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ive been having some emotional wars with myself lately. but i feel like i'm starting to win. letting go of unhealthy relationships, and feeling ok in that decision. enjoying my freedom, and being intentional about it. letting go of things I want to enjoy what I have. work is lovely..Jeff and Merin stopped by with little Quinn today! Haley and Alex stopped by yesterday, it's been an absolute

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oh haven't heard from me in awhile? probably because work consumes me. in a good way. This store has a lot going on, and it's good for me to be involved in all of it. Such as: Summer display proto. That kept me there tonight til 1am, but i got my hands dyed blue, and learned how to macrame. and they PAY me for this. life is good. hanging with my ladies all the time. living with my favorite people

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today was better. less anxiety. getting pumped about being on top of this mountain in 2 months with my (step)dad and brothers. INSANE! It will probably be one of the hardest things I will ever do. 2011. doing what i say.

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today i felt weird. i felt alone, but i also didn't really want to be around anyone. I found myself on the verge of tears all day for no apparent reason. maybe there's too much happening all at once. maybe i miss my family. maybe my first day of work was somewhat overwhelming. maybeeeeeeeeee im thinking about something so crazy and i don't know what to do or think about it. maybe im stressed out.

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while looking at videos of Com Truise, i came across this Twin Shadow remix he did. yeaaaaaaaa for new music.

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we got this in right before i left, and im still dreaming about it. i preferred the white in person, but love the styling on the darker one here. which the girls thought i was crazy until i put it on. it fits so beautifully!

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so im back from my florida adventure which was perfect in every way. i drove back in my new car! (well new to me) I bought a Volvo S40, and after the 1000 mile trek back home, i can officially say i love it. My first car was a little red ford focus sedan. i loved that car, and i drove the willienillie out of it! It felt like a first car. I bought it when i was 16! almost 10 years later, I bought

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My grandparents, Grandma Behr and Poppa Sam (their last name is Behr!!) live in FL and I try to come hang out with them at least once a year. This was one of the more low key trips, we just hung out, ate food and laid on the beach. My grandpa is very special to me, and even though we're not related in any actual way (he is my step-mom's, step-dad) I feel the closest to him in many ways. I feel

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today it was in the 80's in Philly. I put on my cut-offs, a muscle tee and rode my bike to meet Siobhan at Leotah's. We sat outside and drank iced tea, and enjoyed the warm air. Will and Lilou met us there, and it was so delightful. I met back up with Bry and we went to NJ to see the new, redone Village Thrift. It's definitely nicer and more organized. I got some tie dye trouser shorts, a tie dye

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i love love love this apartment. its beautiful and modern and ethnic all at the same time.

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skipping town (i know i know..already??) to get some sunshine for the week. I had the time off, i have family and friends to see and stay with, and will be 5 feet from the beach. hello getting a start on my summer glow. I'm a big advocate for sun screen, since I had skin cancer when I was a kid. I've read a lot of articles about sunscreen, and as with everything else I consume (in or on my body)

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le sigh. its been around but i just cant help myself.

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i used to be obsessed with this video? i still love chairlift..im ready for their new album to come out (finally) but stumbled upon this and a few years later it still blows my mind.

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life is pretty great when your room mate likes to party...we had a conversation tonight before bed that consisted of 4 words: yes, no, meow, one. she obviously shares a passion for hello kitty as well, just like me. I love those Keenans.

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summer theme happening..im seeing alot of this in my future..girls just wanna have fun?

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miss that lady. thanks for this. i'm liking it. don't usually love female vocals..but i can get into this.

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got here tues at midnight, brybry picked me up, and haven't stopped hanging since. I've seen all my boo's, all my ladies, and have been to a handful of my favorite spots already. It feels so good to be back. sometimes i have to stop and think "wait..am i in portland or philly" because i forget. I'm staying with Bry until my stuff gets here (hopefully this weekend) and then I'm actually jetting

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man oh man, im finally getting used to my blonde hair, and i have to go and get a crush on this girl's hair. dang ittttttt.sessun via all the mountains.

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Free People, oh how i love you. loving all the new Spring product..can't wait to be back in a store! 2 weeks off is going to be good for me, but so long!

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My Grandma always says that.."wonderful wonderful wonderful". I love it. No matter what I always love this song. St. Vincent cover is pretty darn good. Thanks Jon. Well..this was my very last day in Portland, and I wouldn't have spent it any other way. All day with my lady Lauren. We ate our way through Portland's finest cupcakes, lunch @ Papa Haydn, mani/pedi's, I got a hair trim, we made the

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I'm going to start using my other blog for food stuff again. Brunch post up!

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Today Lauren and I went to Saint Honoré Boulangerie for breakfast. holy yum. i ate a tiny baby raspberry croissant, and a tiny baby chocolate croissant. I want to learn more about french baking when I get back to philly. pastries and breads. then i packed. and packed. and packed and packed and packed. all while listening to the neil diamond pandora station. im packed, but still have to take my

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i had to be out of my place today, so im having a slumber party at Lauren's for the weekend! It's mostly good, except when Javi (her cat) tries to attack me. We're being civil for now. We have a day planned to do a bunch of portlandy things before I go. velvet painting museum, saturday market, chinese gardens, etc etc. I'm going to miss certain things about this city, but mostly with everything I

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its coming down to it, and i have way too much to do, and way not enough hours to do it. actually, id be fine if the postal service was open on the weekends. yikes! today was my last day at work. it was sad in that meggie was the only one around..so it was a quiet escape. she got me this amazing bracelet from luvlow, erin wasson's new line. I'M IN LOVE with it. Meg always knows what i'll like.

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im coming for you! 12 days! April 5th! I'll be there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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you haven't heard from me since i got back from London because I've been working like a CRAZY person. I've only had one day off since I got back, which was spent not getting out of bed because my body needed to rest. The only other day off I have before my last day is on Saturday which I plan to spend pack pack packing. I'm kind of trying not to think about everything i have to do. its actually

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Opening day! The whole reason I went to London was to be there for John's grand opening. I'm so proud of him, and everything he has done, and LOVE being there for these special events in his life, where he accomplishes another dream of his. I love sharing the joy, happiness, excitement, and craziness that goes along with an opening. There were people lined up starting Friday and we didn't open

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i'll be in philly in no time. i'll be transferring to the ardmore store (10 miles outside the city) in my current position! It's a bigger store (they get more and better stuffff) a little higher volume, and they do alot of the initial installs there, so I'll get to work with the display teams hopefully. There's also a TJ's there (so i won't miss living around the corner from one here) and a daily

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I finally got a decent nights sleep. It hasn't been jet lag, i've just been staying up late having fun and waking up early to get stuff done. CLARK GOT HERE TODAY!!!! I've been in charge of making sure people don't sleep their first day here..otherwise it will mess their sleep schedule up. SO- we stopped by the shop for a minute, so Clark could see it then him, chris d and I went exploring. We

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the EF made 4 videos about different languages to encourage people to travel abroad. London because I'm here, and Paris because...its perfect.

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The Dø - Slippery Slope from thatgo on Vimeo.

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John's family came in today, as well as Lennard!!!! (plus Sal, Kelly and Chris M) It was instantly a party, and Clark, Lucas and Chris D aren't even here yet. We (they, i mainly watched) unpacked all the boxes and hung out at the shop. It was the first time all the employees were all together. They are all awesome. Sal, Lennard and I took a walk around, and we stopped into a vintage store where

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Today was pretty laid back. I finally slept past 7:30am. I met John at the shop and we went to get some lunch at Flat Planet. They serve spelt flatbread with different toppings. I got the Med Chick (Sundried tomato paste, free-range chicken tossed in a lemon and fresh thyme marinade, cherry tomatoes and basil, roasted sweet red peppers) John got the Veg All Day Breakfast (mushroom, free-range egg

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things to do before i move back to philly:juniorssanteriascrepe cartbowling (happening when i get back!)what elseeeeeeeee? I need to think about this.

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John and I went to The Breakfast Club for brunch today. We walked up to a line down the side of the building. probably an hour wait. in my head i was like "no way am i waiting for food!" but john has been waiting to eat at this place until i got into town so i kept my mouth shut and admired the french men in front of us (wearing converse and levi denim..ha!) I looked up and down the line and

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woke up super early, then went back to sleep for a bit. when we finally got up and out of the house we grabbed something to eat at Princi. It's an italian cafeteria style joint with a french baker. go figure. it was amazing. I tried my very first cannoli. (who am i?) I haven't had one before because i assumed it was custard inside and never cared to know that it wasn't. well john made me take a

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soooooo i made it here. took the train into central london, and the tube to john's neighborhood where I went to the shop, and no one was there, so lugged my stuff all the way back to the flat where i did a quick change and we went out. Walked allllll around, grabbed a bite to eat at Fernandez & Wells, bought the cutest ring, and walked some more. So glad to be here.

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Not sure if this is the same girl who makes my fav (someday i'll wear it on my left ring finger) ring, or just someone with the same name, but I'm diggin her prints. Appropriate for today..

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I'm leaving for the good ole UK today, and will have access to e-mail while I'm gone. I also just downloaded the "whats app" application for my phone. It allows you to text(and picture message) for free across the world as long as both of the people (sending/receiving) have the app! It works for iPhone, BlackBerry, Android and Nokia. Download it and let me know if you do!

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i get to see all of these beautiful faces in a few short days in London. Can't freaking wait!! friendventureUK2011.

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ok- so i like this video. not so much the song, but the amazing amounts of short cut offs, crop tops, kissing, cute bathing suits, beach time, and road trips. and then minus the fighting and leaving at the end. ha!

lana bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10141419727256846616noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626806624170164289.post-58208459265804460692011-03-01T01:20:00.002-05:002011-03-01T01:28:06.542-05:00

Man- February felt like a really long month. I went to Philly, decided to move to Philly, did spring install at work, worked ALOT, found a new home for Kashi, worked some more..its the shortest month, yet it felt so long! I'm so looking forward to the newness of March. And spring, and new beginnings, and being back in Philly, and London in 2 days, and and and and. I constantly have a smile on my

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