Friday, December 30, 2011

If 2012 was it...

I have always been super fascinated with the abrupt ending to the Mayan calendar.  I can even remember the exact moment when I learned about it in my 7th grade Texas history class.  I sat there thinking "I will just have turned 29.  Surely I will have experienced some great life moments by then, and dying will be ok."  All of my friends had clearly come up with the same conclusion, and we basically talked about it the entire day.  Yeah I apparently thought 29 was old - but it is NOT old....just to be crystal. 

So now that I am 1 year away from this supposed apocalypse, time to reflect and plan.  Today I would say that I have no regrets, and life has been an interesting journey of what was supposed to be. I've loved, I've lost, and I have definitely lived it up.  But what did I miss and how will I fulfill it by next year?  I have put together my new years resolutions (and dream purchases) as if this were to be my last year ever:

1) Truly fall in love. Yes I am such a cliche girl when I say this, but I have always wondered if I have really ever been in love.  I like to think so, but it didn't work out...so maybe there is more out there.
2) Actually play the guitar.  I started lessons last year, but still can't play a whole song! Kills me.
3) Travel EVERYWHERE.  Ok that would take all year, but I will settle for Asia.  Crossing my fingers that this number gets crossed off before April.....ERIN ;)
4) Boost the self esteem.  I have no idea why over the years I have become more insecure and always doubt myself, but I'd really like to kick that to the curb this year.
5) Up the "after-school" activities - Going back to acting class and dance class.  And considering some cooking classes to throw in the mix.
6) And if the world really is ending...spend all my savings on these things:

Restoration Hardware Chandelier


















Stock up on clothes from these amazing designers: 
Reem Acra Spr 11                                   Zac Posen Fall 11
 

Balmain Resort 12                                     Alexander McQueen Spr 11

 

photos from Style.com

This ring:
Tiffany Ring with Important Diamond (yes it is really is called that) (and no I don't have 2 mil chillin' in savings)

With the rest (of my imaginary billions) I would send food all over the world to feed the hungry, tents to shelter the homeless, and clothes to protect those in need.

I'm a dreamer, so this list could go on for infinity.....  What are your new years resolutions and dream purchases?

Thursday, December 22, 2011

If I vacationed here...

If this were my country escape away from my bustling city life, it would be nestled in the Australian countryside.  I'd come here annually to work on my book about the perils of dating in your 20s in today's society.  After spending the year gathering my data from bad dates, good dates, horrible nights at the bars with the girls, and all the other terrors that filled my year, I would run to this little cottage to refresh and recharge.  Obviously if I needed further research, the nearest town wouldn't be too far for me to skip to and grab a local brew.  After we close down the pub, locals would sometimes come back to hang out, play music, and dance around a late night bonfire...and there would always be some resulting great story from these wild nights.  During the day I'd go horseback riding, snorkeling, sailing, bike riding, and anything and everything out in the sunshine.  After my month or two of almost solitude and over-soul-searching, I'd make the grueling trip back to Los Angeles to my real life job as a book editor.  Rested and ready to take on another year of the single life in the la la land of eternal singledom, I would make my first stop at Barneys....

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Helloooo there....

I loooooove her hair....
Oh this skirt makes me happy!
Dreamy - would love to figure how to take a photo like this...
these accessories....over the top and wonderful

Friday, December 16, 2011

FSF by Curt Sousa

Glad Curt remembered the blog this week...I've been in la la land 'cause I'm another year older. wah.

And I really love this dress!


Friday, December 9, 2011

FSF by Curt Sousa

Curt is coming to LA tomorrow!!!  This makes today's post a million times sweeter!!!

Friday, December 2, 2011

FSF by Curt Sousa

It has seriously been the longest week ever!!  Helloooo Friday!
And helloooo gorgeous sketch by Mr Curt Sousa!