ideas.

I am content with every single detail of my life today. I mean of course, there are small things that could have gone a different direction. But for the most part, life seems to be treating me well. Ive learned a few things this week that I wanted to share with whomever reads this: first, its important to change the perspective in which we look at things (thank you, TED talks)…secondly, you can buy happiness, just buy something for someone else (again..thank you TED talks) and third, good things come to those who don’t give up. 

Along with going to school full time and interning two days a week, I have spent countless hours applying to 35 (and counting) internships for this Fall. I’ve heard back from about 10% of them. I am happy though because I am sending them & I am trying. Constantly trying. 

But, I need ideas for a new tattoo. Think Freja Beha meets Angelina jolie types of tattoos. I am inspired by words, geometric shapes, elephants, symmatry, simplicity. any ideas are welcome. muahhh

AHHH just received another response from an internship in NYC — make that 12% responses.

xx

learning to love the process.

Sunday mornings are my favorite moment of the entire week. And today is a quiet morning here in Los Angeles. The sun is hiding behind the clouds which disrupts everyones routine of waking up, grabbing coffee, working out or taking a hike to runyon. Perhaps like everyone else who is not hungover from an excess of mexican food, margaritas and beer, I am starting the day early and tackling my long to-do list with coffee in hand. 

Last night I went to see the avengers in 3D. I left the theatre loving (even more) Tony Stark aka “genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist”. And wanting shawarma… Please tell me everyone stayed to watch the two post-credit scenes!*&%  Oh and did you get a chance to take a glimpse at the moon last night? According to TIME, the moon was shining 16% more than usual. Walking home from The Grove last night allowed for an adequate amount of time staring at the big night light guiding me home. 

There is something so rewarding about waking up early on a Sunday morning, drinking coffee and preparing for the busy week ahead. Internship applications need to be completed and sent out by tomorrow. Two group projects need to be completed by Tuesday. And four assignments for Thursday. As far as my internship goes, I need to continue to call PR departments and ask for samples to be sent into us for the July Issue as well as hi-res images for a different story for July. Very grateful for everything in my life. 

I will be home in a month. There are people that I am dying to spend time with: Sam, Jeff, Trish, Paula, Karen, Mom, Dad, Papa, Toby, and even though we never talk and sometimes I wonder if we are friends anymore, Brian. 

make decisions.

First, open a new tab & listen to this song.

The past few days have brought nothing but clarity. Clarity with what I want, what I don’t want and the ways in which I will make both happen. I am not sure if it has anything to do with the increase in yoga and pilates. Maybe it’s from the very-real realization that nothing will get done unless I do it. But maybe, it could just be called growing up. Or just a combination of them all. 

Saturday mornings are usually a time when I sleep in and sip coffee with french vanilla creamer in bed. Not this time. And I wont be for the next five weeks. I signed up for a six hour class called layout and design… which has turned out to be my favorite class this quarter. I can’t believe I am five months away from graduating. Thanks for pointing that out, Dad <3 It makes me think about what I am going to do afterwards. I will be 23 with two degrees, a healthy resume, with an empty savings account and no place to rest my head at night. After FIDM ends in September, I will have to find a place to live. 

New York? California? Europe? Well, maybe not Europe yet. But I hope to live there one day. I just love the sounds of the city streets in London. And the people in Florence, Italy. And my grandparents in Norway & Denmark. But the most important factor in choosing my next place to call home will be based on my heart (first) and job opportunities. 

But for now, I am spending a lot of time concentrating on my assignments. My friendships. My loved ones. And keeping myself healthy inside and out. Remember, good things come to people who are willing to get up and get shit done. 

indescribable.

I like to title my posts after I write them. I don’t know where these posts lead to or where my mind wonders so I leave all summarization for the end. Sitting at coffee bean trying to stay off all blogging sites and trying to keep my eyes from looking at my lighting up iphone…the evening is quite perfect. 

This past week has been FUN. My darling friend, Caroline moved in to the apartment this week. She is full of life and energy. I have a feeling that we are going to become inseparable. Yoga. Groceries. Pool. Harvard and Stone. There is never a dull moment. And I am grateful. One of the most special moments we have shared together was last night when we both re-united in the apartment after our outings for dinner. I went to Vegan Glory with my love, Lo. We chatted over pad thai and then treated ourselves to pinkberry with all fruit, of course. But when we got back to the apartment we both were exhausted and in need of girl time. We laid our sunburnt bodies into her way-too-comfy twin size bed to rest, to talk, to close our eyes, to laugh, to make fun of each others toes, and compare tan lines. Moments like these remind me of the mornings I spend with my now 19 year old brother, Jeff. I love to walk into his room when I am restless in the morning, turn on his television, curl up next to him under the covers and just be there. Not talking, just being there with each other. I am grateful for this degree of comfort between her and I. 

My third quarter at FIDM has begun… and I am very happy to say that it is not going to be nearly as hard as last quarter. I have learned how to prepare for projects, mid terms and exams. I truly thought I had prepared myself, coming to FIDM with a Bachelors in Psychology from UMD but this is a completly different school and curriculum. Experiecning FIDM is the only way I could have prepared for this place. This oh-so-beautiful place. 

The internship at Los Angeles Magazine is going swell. Truly in loveeeee with my boss,  my responsibilities, my contribution. I attended the Reformation Store Opening off Melrose where I met Pia, Brand Manager as well as several employees of this unique boutique. I was also in the presence of Rumi Neely, fashion blogger of fashiontoast. We exchanged words of encouragement and she reminded me why I am doing what I am doing. Very thankful. 

On the side playing with Caroline, going to class and interning I have been looking at Yoga Forums, Coachella accessories (second week, whats up!!!), and reading hunger games. WIshing I could send this sunset on 3rd street to all the beautiful people reading this. Give love today.