T4T

New NT

Can't Stop

Listening to new Avril Lavigne.

Album on repeat.

Oh Michelle

News to me Yellowcard is considered punk…

Regardless, this is better than her original version

which was over 7 years ago.

Time flies.

Listen Up

Everyone dies, but not everyone lives.

Let go of whatever is holding you back;

life's too short to be anything short of happy.

Spend the extra $20 to receive the free gift with purchase. Clean your apartment with all the windows open, blaring your favorite classics. Pickup ice cream after a long day of work, regardless of what diet you're on. Buy your significant other a gift just out of appreciation. Laugh way too much, even if you're doing it alone. Surround yourself with others who are truly worth having in your life. Do absolutely nothing on Sundays. Treat yourself to manicures. Be your own person; carry it out through both your work and personal life. Have one too many glasses of Sangria for brunch.

Complete your bucket list.

Live in the moment, always.

New Avril

Yeah

and that's why I smile

It's been a while

since every day and everything has

felt this right

and now you turn it all around

and suddenly you're all I need

Macy's Exclusive

True Life

Neon Trees

galavanted their way to Texas.

SXSW '10

Only would a sapphire mohawk trump last year's brilliance.

Needless to say, only time will tell.

Top 10

1. No one is in charge of your happiness except you
2. Don't take yourself too seriously, no one else does
3. Everything can change in the blink of an eye
4. You can get through anything if you stay put in today
5. Envy is a waste of time
6. If you don't ask, you won't get
7. Get rid of anyone or anything that isn't useful
8. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger
9. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved
10. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back

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UO

Urban, you've done it again.

Not only do I want to indulge in the most important meal of the day, but taking me back to my childhood years when my mom would craft up food in creative ways and hide surprises in my lunch box?

Yes please.

Happiness, only at $30.

Zoo-rific!

Oh My Vans

June cannot come quick enough.

I will stalk every Sanrio & Vans store for my very own $55 pair.

Hello Kitty.

Hipster Acoustic

Changing

I Wanna

LG promotion - I spot my phone.

WIN.

Cosmo Astrologer

Aries (March 21- April 20)

Strengths: Energetic, daring, confident

Weaknesses: Impatient, impulsive, short-tempered

What makes you sexy: Your fearless attitude and I'll-try-anything-once vibe win you tons of friends and fans… especially guys, They love when you play a little hard to get.

Your birthday month: Lucky Jupiter gives you a burst of confidence on the 6th. Whether you are itching to skydive or start training for a half marathon, you will feel like you can accomplish anything.

Love advice: You're a bit uncertain about his long-term intentions under nervous Neptune. Stop stressing! By month's end, he'll tell you exactly what he wants. It's more of you.

I'm nothing without this advice.

Finally can rest in peace, knowing my world is in order.

Goodnight.

Paramore

Spring Must Haves

Guns Double Ring

Betsey Johnson

$50

Zoa Cropped Jumpsuit

Alice & Olivia

$297

Tribal Dress

Forever 21

$19.90

Polka-Dot Bustier

Bebe

$49

Peter Som Spring '11 Collection

Dive Bar Nail Polish

Essie

Long Sleeve Knit Dress

Forever 21

$12.90

Wild Thing Heels

Forever 21

$27.80

Mamma Mia

2 more days. AHHH

I wasn't jealous before we met

Now every woman I see is a potential threat

And I'm possessive, it isn't nice

You've heard me saying that smoking was my only vice

But now it isn't true

Now everything is new

And all I've learned has overturned

I beg of you…

Don't go wasting your emotion

Lay all your love on me

Hmm

Rare pictures of Miley

when she doesn't resemble a sloppy mess.

Shambled at her finest.

Keep on truckin'

Gabriel

As if I've forgotten

Friend Update #3

Meet Samantha Wells.

OCCUPATION: Merchandise Assistant at Macys.com

KNOWN FOR: Always smiling, hair that's almost always "too perfect" and having a serious shopping addition

PET PEEVE: Miserable/rude people and girls who wear nothing but North Face fleece that carry Long Champ bags

HOW TO WIN HER HEART: Make her laugh, be thoughtful and ambitious

GUILTY PLEASURE(S): Sex & The City, Tumblr, tabloid magazines, and Forever 21

LIFE MOTTO: Be happy, stay positive, and make your dreams happen

My favorite new friend in the city.

Love you

New FTSK

Best Friend

Our parents have told us growing up, "Surround yourself with people who make you a better person." If you have yet to take this simple advice, what the hell is your problem?

People are always in and out of your life, though you are the sole reason they are there. Whether it's just for a month, the decision is yours. If you have a handful of friends that make you laugh until you cry, care enough to ask why you're upset, and genuinely trust your opinion, you are miraculously fortunate.

Almost a year post-graduation and I've already lost contact with about 90% of the individuals I communicated with on a daily basis in college. Hi, I'm not too bothered by that in the slightest bit. Out-growing most and not having the time to care is genuinely trumping the fact that I relocated to the East coast. If you want to speak to someone, you will. The plethora of technological advances made it easily capable for anyone to do so. Strip me of texting and I will no longer encompass a human being. The hardest day of my life was being without a phone since the device decided to conveniently self-destruct while I was on vacation. As it deleted all 200+ numbers, I can't say I've been happier with this unknowingly swipe of incompetent souls from my life.

Don't waste your time.

Dedicated to Kristian

One person who can always make me smile

Life's love since 2008

Love This Song.

Intense.

BCR

March 2011

Due to the spring UO catalogue,

my bank account will drain to a crippling, all-time low.

Edge of Desire

Disney

…why do you not allow me to watch my favorite movies on Nexflix?

I need to see the following classics asap:

Snow White

Cinderella

Peter Pan

Alice In Wonderland

Sleeping Beauty

Aladdin

The Lion King

But above all:

The Little Mermaid

I will never grow up.

Lyrics to Below

I dream a lot, I know you say

I've got to get away

"The world is not yours for the taking"

Is all you ever say

I know I'm not the best for you

But promise that you'll stay

Cause if I watch you go

You'll see me wasting, you'll see me wasting away

Cause today, you walked out of my life

Cause today, your words felt like a knife

I'm not living this life

Goodbyes are meant for lonely people standing in the rain

And no matter where I go it's always pouring all the same

These streets are filled with memories

Both perfect and in pain

And all I wanna do is love you

But I'm the only one to blame

Cause today, you walked out of my life

Cause today, your words felt like a knife

I'm not living this life

But what do I know, if you're leaving

All you did was stop the bleeding

But these scars will stay forever

These scars will stay forever

And these words they have no meaning

If we cannot find the feeling

That we held on to together

Try your hardest to remember

Stay with me

Or watch me bleed

I need you just to breathe.

SS

Favorite phrase to date- this album name

And if you catch me in the weirdest mood,

I may tear up over this song.

Yep.

I'm only as strong as the coffee I drink and the hairspray I use.

I'm as bad as the worst, but thank god I'm as good as the best.

It's better to leave it broken then hurt yourself trying to fix it.

If it's true you can see it with your eyes, even in the dark.

Tonight the headphones will deliver you the words that I can't say.

It's like you're homesick for a place that doesn't even exist.

For everyone who thinks they know me, I forgive you.

Old School Fav #2

Old School Fav #1

TBP

Straight from the trendiest part of Brooklyn,

these boys have become quite the group.

Like a firework in the distance...

Do yourself a favor. Download.

Letters And Love Notes

Immaturely Mature

Without a healthy mix, there's not a doubt in my mind you'll end up sourly bitter at the age of forty, wishing you would have ditched class in college, danced effortlessly every time you heard your favorite song play in a store dressing room, and drank yourself crazy just to catch up with friends the next day to recap what even happened.

Good news: It's not too late.

So be it. I obsess over Hello Kitty, treat fellow employees as if they are being casted on my own personal sitcom, get overly excited when given sugar in either liquid or candy form, decorate my apartment as if Willy Wonka collaborated with Toys R Us, laugh obnoxiously at cartoons while being unable to take a romance scene in a movie seriously, go to Victoria's Secret just to purchase polka dot underwear, wait in the Mac makeup line to ask an associate where the new fluorescent purple lipstick is located, schedule a manicure only to pick out glitter polish, get overwhelmed when the weekend approaches even if I don't have a single plan, and wear silly bands morning, noon, and night.

Being drawn to colorful candies and crayons doesn't mean you aren't ready for a mature relationship, responsibilities, and an adult work life. Grasping immaturity by the neck will only make you a more approachable individual. If you take life too seriously, you will never enjoy it. I'd rather have people question why my desk is covered in fuzzy bunny stickers, drawings of other employees, and clippings of random commentary than wish I would just crack a smile. As we are told post-graduation, all games aside, we needed to grow up and accept adulthood with open arms.

I refuse.

I'll continue to word my emails obnoxiously and wear pink lipstick inappropriately in the corporate work atmosphere just in spite of those who haven't laughed in over a year. Forever will I be drawn to little cats saying hello, cupcakes, and Japanese characters.

Hate it or love it, I'm not about to change.

Favorite

I absolutely love this band.

KP

As much as I'm not a fan, I do love this song:

You think I'm pretty

Without any make-up on

You think I'm funny

When I tell the punch line wrong

I know you get me

So I'll let my walls come down, down

Before you met me

I was a wreck

But things were kinda heavy

You brought me to life

Now every February

You'll be my valentine, valentine

Let's go all the way tonight

No regrets, just love

We can dane until we die

You and I

We'll be young forever

You make me

Feel like

I'm living a Teenage Dream

Perfectly Perfect

Friend Update #2

Meet Riley Bennett.

NICKNAME(S): Do I have a nickname? I guess I've been called Ri or Riles in the past.

OCCUPATION: Site Merchandising Assistant at Bluefly

KNOWN FOR: Being blonde, being sarcastic

WEAKNESS: Basics, especially white t-shirts

PRIDE & JOY: My Alexander Wang bag

LIFE MOTTO: You will not be young and pretty forever so you should probably learn to do something.

Love you.

TGIF Song

Why?

Just because.

Courtesy of my brother.

I Want

Ice cream right now.

For free.

And yes, I hate the government as well.

But I love being taxed away half of my paycheck, for I could be happy as a clam working for nickels and dimes. Just promise me sugar cookies at the end of the day.

Rejoice!

Indulge

It's okay to be addicted and obsessed

for once in your life.

Me

The short summary of a nine volume masterpiece:

The people within my facebook family tree are a mix of actual members, good friends, and a select few I've never met.

I live life absurdly by poking fun at others' confusion I solely create.

Everything happens for a reason, therefore I have not a single regret.

I most definitely will judge you by your drink selection, as it encompasses your persona.

At the rate I consume twizzlers, I will be a diabetic by the age of 30.

I don't just like red stripe, it's a lifestyle.

I tend to describe unfavorable individuals as "Mariah Carey."

By far, I'm the most immaturely mature person you will ever meet.

I don't sugar coat anything besides my Starbucks soy lattes.

I love Blink182.

Friend Update #1

It's about to be the first of many.

Meet Marta Freedman.

OCCUPATION: Textile Major at FIT slash Textile Assistant at The Jones Group

KNOWN FOR: Breaking hearts since 1990

PET PEEVE: Flat shoes, boring people, negativity, being R bombed on BBM, being told I resemble Ke$ha

HOW TO WIN HER HEART: Be passionate about something. Anything. I like artistic guys who make me laugh. Ps. Gerber Daisies are my favorite flower

GUILTY PLEASURE: Wine, chocolate, bad boys (with a sensitive side), fashion blogs, Jersey Shore, and secretly liking being told that I resemble Ke$ha…

LIFE MOTTO: If you always prevent yourself from getting hurt, you will never know how to deal with pain. and "Don't work yourself up."

Love you.

Illiteracy

(n): the quality or state of being illiterate; inability to read or write.

It's one thing to have never been taught the English language.

It's another to graduate with a degree from a Big 10 University and still write as if you are unaware that correct grammar correlates to adulthood. Although I never majored in American or British Literature, I still pride myself on being able to uphold conversation with others, whether composed in words or belted from my own vocals.

Synonym: Ignorance.

These are the same individuals who write as if they are speaking in an AOL chat room. Their self-induced shambles result in a distorted world, where acronyms embody life:

Hey, sry bout last nite. Haha. FYI- thnx to u, I'm gonna go c a therapist. Nvm about the pics on my cam, I *deleted* em all bc I looked bad. Prolly shudda stopped drinkin when u did, but o well…... I wanna c ya l8r to tlk. Txt me. xo.

Please note, the above absurdity took me well over 10 minutes to craft. If on Facebook long enough, I highlight those who update horrifically worded statuses with a swift friend deletion. Personal satisfaction that may be, but I will not let such nonsense swipe my life with cluttered angst. As this world is becoming more internet-involved, it's crucial people take on the personal challenge to carefully write on behalf of those taking away the intended message. If you cannot do that, light a fire and toss in all technological devices within your personal possession for you are not advancing at the rate you should be. If you are privileged enough to have two hands and an education, do not tamper with blatant illiteracy.

Happy 2011.

Why

Repulsion at it's finest.

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"After a while you learn that even sunshine burns if you get too much so you plant your own garden and decorate your own soul instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers."

Brutal Life

Blue Valentine: A movie that depicts love as a tormented agony with a punch of hate and utter routine. As a form of instant birth control, this is far from a romantic, indie drama, which most of us assumingly thought we'd see. A real life story that shakes up the sheltered and slaps the gifted is greatly appreciated as a welcome into the new year. As a huge Ryan Gosling fan, this must not go unseen. If you loved his passionate drive in The Notebook, you will be first in line at Target the day/night of it's dvd release.

Love at first sight.

Isn't real.

I feel discomfort and confusion when people believe in such a myth. As if I'd take such idea as a compliment would mean I am nothing more than a goddess on two legs thinking none other than hush puppies and sugar cookies. I want someone to love how obnoxiously opinionated I am, my harsh humor/judgmental commentary on others, and why I ask questions just to fill awkward gaps of silence. "At first sight" doesn't imply knowing about a person's past, values, morals, intelligence, drive, or habits. How can you truly love someone if you don't even know them?

I encourage you to partake in the bluest valentine on the face of the Earth. If it doesn't make you doubt whether or not you want to try out the whole marriage thing, I'm unsure if you're even human.

Bye.

Take It Home

Not sure what I like more.

The song or the boys.

Bad Bad World

Yes we know.

Hi

Her current

Her past

Woman. Do you have a preferred taste? Didn't think so.

As Sum 41 is one of my favorite bands,

Deryck wins by default.

HELLO KITTY!