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Magic.

It's insane that we've only got 12 more days left of Summer...it sure has been a good one and a very busy one (hence the stillness around this space). Even though Summer is my favorite season (most would disagree), I'm excited for what the Fall will bring.

With Summer coming to an end, I'm curious how much I accomplished off this list! How about you? Any of these included in your plans for the last stretch?

Lip Synch video with Fallon + Degeneres + Timberlake = ROFL! Must wait for the mic drop.

This list of soft things is helping me survive today. Precious things.

Wishing I had really considered all of these things before choosing a major in college.

Some upcoming must-do events in ATL:

Cirque De Catur 

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Movie night in the garden (I've got a date night planned to see Psycho with my best friend)!

A magpie penguin as a pet? True story!

Not that I need an excuse to go back to Berlin, but this list of budget-friendly things-to-do looks awesome! I've been to a few of these places and the Clärchens Ballhouse is by far my favorite! Wish I could be there dancing right now!

Love the concept of this journal. Perfect for people who love making lists. #wishlist

Happy Friday folks!

This weekend will filled with family birthday celebrations...lots of lovely Virgo's in my life! 

♥

All of the construction should be finished on our screen porch tomorrow (stay tuned for more details)! Now we just have to pressure wash the deck, have it painted/ stained within the next month and then have the screen put in and we'll be done...and I can't forget the most fun part: decorating and then relaxing!

What are your weekend plans?

xo

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Happy happy Friday!

This weekend will be spent with my sister-in-law before she heads back to FL, some volunteering, Anthony Bourdain, and then possibly some pool time or a hiking adventure!

Speaking of adventures, how incredible are these beautiful campsites?

I need these watermelon lemonade slushies. ASAP.

Did you know it's the 40th anniversary for the movie "Jaws?" Check out this insane screening in Austin!

Preach.

Interesting article about what to do with weird farmers' market veggies (I really needed this to use all of the CSA seasonal vegetables)!

Quick and fun quiz to determine which "Parks and Recreation" character would be your BFF.

What are your weekend plans? 

ATL will have hot, sunny weather so I hope everyone local gets to enjoy the heat from the water!

xo

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TGIF!

It's been such a great week! Due to the holiday, my company gave us off Thursday + Friday and there have been so many awesome birthday wishes and celebrations!

With the rainy weather today, I'm wishing I was at any of these top Florida swimming holes. Bucket list!

Found these 4 keys to responding instead of reacting super helpful. Deep breaths are always the best!

This Chris Farley documentary looks so good. I just watched a SNL marathon for a bit yesterday and it reminded me how talented he was (so much physical comedy skills for a heavy guy)!

This kitten video is precious. Wait for the surprise, it's worth it!

Check out some of the last photos taken of Frida Kahlo. She was so magnificent.

Can reading make you happier? I knew there was a reason I enjoyed it so much. 

"Reading has been shown to put our brains into a pleasurable trance-like state, similar to meditation, and it brings the same health benefits of deep relaxation and inner calm. Regular readers sleep better, have lower stress levels, higher self-esteem, and lower rates of depression than non-readers. "

Hope you have an awesome holiday weekend and get outside as much as possible!

xo

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Happy Friday!
I'm missing the ocean water like crazy right now.
Wishing I was in French Polynesia on a sailboat!

My most recent favorite story on Storycorps. Do yourself a favor and listen to this story - it will blow your mind and make you smile!

This Lauryn Hill cover song of Nina Simone's "Feeling Good" is so good.

VW is making an electric camper - complete with the classic retro look! Road trip!

Really? A new Seth Meyers + Amy Poehler video!

More reasons to go take a hike...like I needed any! This photo was taken at KM 82 at the start of the Incan Trail towards Machu Picchu in 2010.

EDIT: THIS IS MY FAVORITE FRIDAY FAVORITE! Love should always win. ♥

This weekend there are a few birthday celebrations to attend and some work around the house to be done, but I'm excited to spend time with friends and take it easy.

What are your plans? Whatever they are, I hope they are wonderful!
xo

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Happy Friday! 

This quote is making me happy this morning. Reminders like this nice to read, and often. :)

Really interesting article about back pain and how some cultures have zero back pain issues. Must be nice (especially with age, am I right?)!

This pin is speaking my language!

Check out the world's most remarkable trees. Pure magic.

Life lessons from Nick Miller. He's my favorite character on "New Girl."

I need this mug. Perfect for back porch coffee time. :)

Advice for those in their 30's. 

My truths: #1, #5, #6, #14, #18, and #35. I need to get better at #2, #16, #21, #23, and #24.

Liz Lemon is the best. #myhero

Lover's Point in California. Bucket list addition. 

Incredible letter to all men from one of my favorites. I totally agree on her stance on what makes a man sexy...and guess what? It's not apathy.

Hope you have a wonderful weekend! 

I'm in LA next week for E3 and looking forward to seeing my friend, Lily!

xo

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Happy Friday and happy May!
It's been a super long week and I've been constantly battling a virus since last Thursday (sore throat, drainage, coughing, and all that fun stuff). I may or may not sound like a smoker when I talk! :)
How awesome is this manifesto? I want to sign it and then make it happen. Maybe I need to print it out and post it somewhere that I'll see it every morning!

A lit of reason why hikers are some of the best people out there:
"Surround yourself with those who do not fear the unknown, but yearn to see it.

Surround yourself with those who care more about fulfilling their souls than they do about keeping up with the latest trends and drama."

I am fascinated by this article on the ethical implications of eating meat. The author has some pretty interesting thoughts on how being vegetarian isn't always the best solution to make a change.

This summer, there will be a 1000 foot water slide set up in downtown Decatur. This is seemingly a combination of amazing times and a lot of drunken accidents!

This t-shirt.

Isn't this video the cutest? I love this dog and his teddy bear!

Hopefully this weekend I'll get back to 100% health.
I have dinner plans with some close friends tomorrow and then my mom's belated birthday celebration on Sunday!

What are your weekend plans?
I hope they are great!
♥

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Happy happy weekend (well...almost)!
Dreamy. It may be due to my heritage but I love turquoise rings!

Need some immediate ways to feel happy? I enjoy all of these things (especially taking walks and catching up with loved ones)! 

A video from the duo at NPR's Invisibilia podcast (check out more on the podcast here) about the best way  to get around on 2 legs. Is it just me or do you want to bring skipping back now?

 I love seeing more articles with meatless recipes. I know being vegetarian isn't for everyone, but it's never bad to have some meatless meals...just sayin'!

A great reminder. No matter how you look, you take yourself with you.

 Experiences are better investments than material items (not that I needed proof):
“Our experiences are a bigger part of ourselves than our material goods. You can really like your material stuff. You can even think that part of your identity is connected to those things, but nonetheless they remain separate from you. In contrast, your experiences really are part of you. We are the sum total of our experiences.”

Hope you have an incredible weekend! 
I am hoping for sunshine and looking forward to catching up with old friends (my dear friend from high school will be in town!) and celebrating my niece's 21st birthday!
What's on your weekend agenda?
xo

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Happy Friday!!!

I am totally craving these tacos! 

Our best friends, Victor and Anna, actually made them for us a few weeks ago and they were amazing!

 Check out this adorable video of 3 dogs napping on top of each other. I'm assuming it's no surprise that I love this! :)

This is my favorite nail color for Spring! I must get it! 

I really need to download this Storycorps app immediately! I am such a huge fan of Storycorps (see here, here, and my all-time favorite here) and the human voice.

Have you seen this heart-breaking photo of a Syrian girl who thought the camera was a gun? Why can't people live in peace together? 

 Rare photos of John Lennon and Yoko Ono? Yes, please!

Even though everyone in the Southeast is probably planning on attending, this lineup looks incredible! Brings back so many memories of my youth to see all of these bands together! Also, the fact that The Masquerade is 25 years old blows my mind! I'm surprised the top floor hasn't caved in after all of these years...

Hope you have a great weekend!
This weekend will be packed with family visits for the holiday, but thankfully we'll have good weather!
xo

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Happy Friday!
We've got a friend from Berlin coming in tonight so thought I'd share this list of Berlin's top 10 vegetarian/ vegan restaurants. Although, this list isn't complete since Kopps (pictured above) was left off!

How cute are these rustic pillows? Perfect for a farmhouse!

Great question...I'm still working on that, but I'd love to be known for making people smile and feel good about themselves. What would you want to be known for?

I totally want to make this siracha-roasted cauliflower!

If only I lived closer to the beach so I could justify buying this surfboard!

These DIY-friendship bracelets are awesome.

It's been a long work week so I'm hoping for sunshine and some R&R.
xo

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Happy Friday!

Recently NPR reported that a lost city in Honduras was just discovered.

It's kind of amazing that findings like this still happen!

Great quote! With work being so hectic and busy lately, I have been proving this message daily!

Yoga moves that can be done at your desk. Perfect for all us folks that sit all day (sadly).

Such a cute DIY!

Heck yeah. I'll definitely watch this!

One last quote to start the weekend off right!

Hope y'all have an incredible weekend!

I'm looking forward to working out, girl time, and possible jacuzzi time with the family on Sunday!

What are your plans?

xo

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Happy weekend, kiddos.

The recent snow is making me long for Marinha beach in Portugal. Apparently it's the best in the world. Sold!

This weekend, I really want to make this! I already have the wood-burning tools so let me know if you want to join! :)

OMG. My heart cannot handle how cute this baby otter is!

Swooning over these rings - they remind me of the ocean.

I just watched this awesome episode of CNN's "Inside Man" about medical tourism. Very fascinating!

Been feeling very nostalgic lately (could have been induced by my recent decision to read my old LiveJournal posts...cringe) so this quote really resonates. I truly believe that real connections live on forever...

xo

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Despite the cold weather, I'm dreaming of sunshine and there surfboards.

This Dolly Parton interview is so lovely and genuine. I love her sense of humor and humbleness! 

"I'd like to think I have a brain underneath this wig and a heart behind these boobs" - Dolly

Poppies have always been my favorite and now Big Sur has moved up on my bucket list!

A very interesting research article that shows that raising children without religion may be a better alternative.

“For secular people, morality is predicated on one simple principle: empathetic reciprocity, widely known as the Golden Rule. Treating other people as you would like to be treated. It is an ancient, universal ethical imperative. And it requires no supernatural beliefs.”

This love letter from Johnny Cash to June Cash has been voted the best love letter ever. Do you agree?

A magical quote.

Hope y'all have a great weekend. 

I'm happy to say I'll be taking it very low key this weekend and trying to stay warm!

All my love!

xo

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I love this story! The oldest Australian man knits sweaters for penguins on Phillip Island that are unable to keep their feathers dry. I love everything about it actually (minus the oil spill, naturally).

Life advice from Werner Herzog. "Ignite the fire within and explore unknown territory."

This movie looks so good! So many of my favorite actors and it's in Hawaii...it comes out in May!

Is it weird that I totally want one of these cloned stuffed animals of Townes? Kind of...

Here's another film on the list. Judd Apatow + Bill Hader + Amy Schumer = guaranteed laughs. Am I right? :)

Hope you have a lovely laid back weekend. The Southeast is about to be hit with some super cold weather (and apparently some snow possibly) so hope you have a fireplace and a lover to cozy up with (or a good book instead)!
xo

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TGIF!
It's been a long, busy week so I'm thrilled that it's Friday!
 Could you imagine living in Les Baux-de-Provence and having this week each evening? Heavenly! 

I actually loved this brilliant marketing during the Super Bowl, Jeff Bridges + an album to help you sleep? I'm sold!

 

I want to eat this charred cauliflower quesadilla right now. Thank goodness I can make it happen with this recipe. YUM!

This story warms my heart! A dog that takes the Seattle city bus to the dog park is definitely after my own heart. I love that he decided to take his playtime into his own hands...or paws. :)

These frustrating things that kids these days will never understand. YES to #6, #11 (I was on TRL once!), #15, and #18.

I love Hannibal Buress...especially this skit about Jimmy Carter shaking hands on planes. LOL!

How adorable is this coffee station? Would be perfect in a cozy cabin...especially with the white walls and colorful ceramics!

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Happy happy Friday!

How incredible are these 11 beautiful bodies of water? I'd be happy to see all of them in my lifetime.

This article describes what your pet says about your personality. Pretty interesting! Apparently you can even tell if someone is liberal vs. conservative based on their breed of dog. 

This Thai butternut squash, sweet potato, and carrot soup with roasted honey siracha seeds recipe looks incredible! Definitely on the meal list for next week! 

A quote that hits hard for me. I always say that I feel the pain of the world, but I just started reading  a book, The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight, and it is a necessary, but hard read regarding the fate of our Earth. Stay tuned for more on that.

 Interesting article about how to lose a woman for good. Men, take note. These 9 tips are pretty spot on.

Google Fiber is coming to Decatur! Such amazing news for Atlanta and the surrounding cities. 

This new Netflix series, naturally!

This weekend will be spent having a sleep over with my niece Natalie and most likely going to the zoo (her request and who am I to deny a little girl who loves animal a trip to the zoo?) and doing crafts.

Despite not being a football fan, we'll probably watch the Super Bowl since J has requested that I make his favorite spinach + artichoke dip!

What's on your radar for the weekend? 

xo

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Happy Friday! Can you believe Christmas Eve is 5 days away!

I love this wood pile photo on the side of this French chalet. Perfect way to ensure you stay warm this winter! :)

 For us Atlanta folks, these things are legit. It's so true that no one that lives in Atlanta, calls it Hotlanta!

I went to see the movie St. Vincent last weekend and it was fantastic. Go see it now.

I can't get enough of Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake! This skit is another hilarious classic.

These signs that you're an old soul kind of freaked me out...since each sign was spot on for me. No wonder those age quizzes always guess me a lot older than 30! :)

Like the rest of the world, this commercial made me tear up...and miss my grandparents!

Storycorp's 2014 most fascinating people. Such inspiring and heartbreaking stories.

Hope your weekend is magical and isn't spent running around too much for those last minute gifts. Sit back and try to enjoy the Christmas lights and hot chocolate!
xo

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Happy Friday! 

How stunning is this photo?

I am late to the game, but I listened to the whole Serial podcast while traveling this week. So intriguing!

How adorable are these wreath place cards? If I wasn't on a hosting hiatus, I would totally make these!

]The sweetest reminder.

This video of hikers walking on "water" is breathtaking! Bucket list destination.

My second favorite holiday scent? Christmas potpourri. This recipe always makes me think of my mom. My favorite scent.

This weekend is my best friend's wedding and I can't wait to share in this celebration with her and her love! 

I also can't wait for the dancing :) 

It's also my dear friend's baby shower and our friend, Kenny B, is in town from Portland. 

I guess I'll sleep when I'm dead!

xo