You guys, London was AWESOME!

Had such an amazing time visiting Rachael. We saw Big Ben, and Parliament, the V&A and the Tate. We ate dumplings and Ben’s Cookies and Indian food and grilled cheese at Borough Market. We took day trips to the Harry Potter studios and Oxford. I met her hilarious, fun, thoughtful friends. And just got to spend lots of time together enjoying a really great city.

juliasea: This DC travelouge from Peggy Wong is a little bit unbelievable. GORGEOUS. Love love love these photos

juliasea:

This DC travelouge from Peggy Wong is a little bit unbelievable. GORGEOUS.

Love love love these photos

Bye America! See you in a week! In the meantime I can’t wait to drink tea and see Harry Potter and spend so much quality time with Rachael! This trip is much needed and so I’m happy it’s finally here.

Bye America! See you in a week!

In the meantime I can’t wait to drink tea and see Harry Potter and spend so much quality time with Rachael! This trip is much needed and so I’m happy it’s finally here.

Saturday morning short stack

Saturday morning short stack

GPOYW: Guatemala 2009 Sorry I’ve been MIA lately-  I’ve been pretty busy working gagillion hour workdays and also watching the entire first season of Revenge last week. But today was a day to blog because today the MV Explorer came back into port after the spring voyage. Three years ago on this day I was somewhere around Guatemala, drinking cuba libres with these wonderful girls and our cab drivers. Today, I worked 12 hours in an office. That’s not necessarily a bad thing. But, it’s helpful to have days like today to serve as reminders of where I’ve been, to keep me focused on where I have yet to go. This time next week I’ll be in London. This trip is coming at a perfect time and I couldn’t be more excited

GPOYW: Guatemala 2009

Sorry I’ve been MIA lately-  I’ve been pretty busy working gagillion hour workdays and also watching the entire first season of Revenge last week.

But today was a day to blog because today the MV Explorer came back into port after the spring voyage. Three years ago on this day I was somewhere around Guatemala, drinking cuba libres with these wonderful girls and our cab drivers. Today, I worked 12 hours in an office. That’s not necessarily a bad thing.

But, it’s helpful to have days like today to serve as reminders of where I’ve been, to keep me focused on where I have yet to go.

This time next week I’ll be in London. This trip is coming at a perfect time and I couldn’t be more excited

top 21 members resembling muppets

sassfromsass:

fozzie and congressman barney frank is my fav.

in other news, this is amazing.

littlelaur: i know she’s a pain in the ass [& completely ridiculous sometimes] but gwyneth’s advice on dc is actually pretty decent in the new goop newsletter. places she recommends that i definitely agree with: the gibson [great cocktails] taylor gourmet [awesome sandwiches] central michel richard [a million times yes. so good] jaleo [my favorite happy hour spot] bourbon steak [expensive, but unreal food] jack rose [one of my favorite bars - great whiskeys, gorgeous rooftop] the hay adams [beautiful hotel] the four seasons [always incredible + the fire pits out back are awesome for drinks] w, washington dc [a very trendy hotel - but the POV rooftop is pretty great] the monuments [duh!] georgetown [the waterfront is beautiful] rock creek park [my favorite area to run in dc] other dc’ers - what do you think? did she get it right or no dice? Nice to know that Gwenyth and I have similar tastes

littlelaur:

i know she’s a pain in the ass [& completely ridiculous sometimes] but gwyneth’s advice on dc is actually pretty decent in the new goop newsletter.

places she recommends that i definitely agree with:

  • the gibson [great cocktails]
  • taylor gourmet [awesome sandwiches]
  • central michel richard [a million times yes. so good]
  • jaleo [my favorite happy hour spot]
  • bourbon steak [expensive, but unreal food]
  • jack rose [one of my favorite bars - great whiskeys, gorgeous rooftop]
  • the hay adams [beautiful hotel]
  • the four seasons [always incredible + the fire pits out back are awesome for drinks]
  • w, washington dc [a very trendy hotel - but the POV rooftop is pretty great]
  • the monuments [duh!]
  • georgetown [the waterfront is beautiful]
  • rock creek park [my favorite area to run in dc]

other dc’ers - what do you think? did she get it right or no dice?

Nice to know that Gwenyth and I have similar tastes

It’s bring your kids to work day at the office. Luckily someone thought ahead and stocked the fridge.

It’s bring your kids to work day at the office. Luckily someone thought ahead and stocked the fridge.

yellowonesdontstop:

3rd Semi-Annual Beauty Giveaway Is Here!

Click through the pictures above to see all the goodies you can win. There are 16 bottles of nail polish, gel nail stuff (including one big starter kit), tons of hair frizz stuff, hair protectant, conditioner (including one very expensive brand), moisturizers, bronzers, some MAC lipglass (one in Pink Poodle and one in Russian Red) and more. There is even a Revlon ceramic hair straightener. All new, all unused/unopened. I bought everything for cheap at my magazine’s beauty sale, and am giving it ALL away to ONE lucky winner. Retail value: Roughly $525 WINNER TAKES ALL!

Rules to Enter:

  1. Follow this blog
  2. Reblog this post
  3. One entry per person
  4. Likes will not count as an entry
  5. Contest ends MAY 2nd, 8pm EST.
  6.  Winner will be chosen using random.org and announced at 9pm EST. 

GOOD LUCK! May the odds be EVER in your favor

7 Awesome Covers of Radiohead's 'Creep'

Who’s a weirdo now? Two decades after Radiohead’s classic ode to feeling unwanted gave creeps something to sing about, the anthem continues to inspire new interpretations—including a cover by former Broadway star Carrie Manolakos, which went viral after Gawker promised readers it would make their “ears orgasm.”

While pop icons from Prince to Weezer to Kelly Clarkson have tackled the song recently, some of the most haunting renditions have come from little-known artists like Manolakos. We’ve gathered seven of our favorites here.

I love the song Creep and may or may not have listened to the Carrie Manolakos version 12378472904728 times since I first heard it on Sunday.  If you like creep, these 7 covers are really lovely.

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