How Dogs Do Snow Days

The Great Hat-sby

Today we had our first snow of the year! I'm sort of ambivalent when it comes to snow--I don't love it; I don't hate it. It can be nice to watch from the comfort of your home but of course, not so fun to drive in.

The Style Quo

Coat: Express

Hat & Scarf: Target

Sweater: Forever 21

 Jeans: AE

Boots: Kohl's

I decided that I wanted to look like Daisy Buchanan today and rock a '20s-style bowler hat. I typically hate hats but this one makes me smile and doesn't mess up the hair too bad.

Stay toasty!

Summer Dreamin'

Today was my second day of class and I discovered that some of the weirdest people are in it with me. There is a strange fellow who once wrote a story "How to Kill Someone" in creative writing; a creeper who tried hanging out with me until I kept avoiding him and name-dropping my boyfriend repeatedly; and the cream-of-the-crop is the spoiled drama queen I went to London with this summer... oh boy. Normally, I tend not to judge people. Do your own thang, I say. While I'm sure the first two mean well and have a nice soul somewhere inside, I cannot vouch for the last one. She was a handful for my favorite professor Dr. Henke and seeing her get all stressed out and not being able to enjoy London made me sad--and hold a grudge against the perpetrator. 

These boots are my winter standby. And I gotta say, I really enjoyed mixing bright red and navy today. I usually find it too "Independence Day" but I really do love the way the two primary colors stand against one another. It's a must-mix I will be trying again. 

The Style Quo

Red Pea Coat, Sweater, Jean Shorts: AE

Purse: D&B 

Scarf: Gift from Istanbul (Dad)

Bracelets: Gift from India (Dad)

Ring & Boots: Kohl's

Earrings: Claires

Tights: Target

Tie-Dye Socks: Maggie's Organics

Today was such a beautiful day that I took my dog out for what I thought would be a 20-minute jog. It ended up being 5 minutes. I was inside huffing and puffing, sad that I am so out-of-shape. I would really love to get some muscle definition/Karen Gillan's legs. My height tends to cover up any weight I gain but I really just want to get in better shape and not have so much stomach slouchiness when I sit down. I'm pretty much healthy everywhere else: I don't drink, smoke, do drugs, drink soda or caffeine, and I regularly go to my check-ups. I know I'm so close to the goals I want to achieve and it's killing me! I think I just need to put in a bit more effort.

I would really just like summer to get here. Jean shorts, driving with the windows down listening to a little '70s rock, having a picnic in the park, going to history museums and flea markets, sipping lemonade, hitting up the movie theatre when it's just too hot, and oh! basking in the glow of my bachelor's degree. 

Until then...

1 Broke Girl

Today was the first day of my last semester as an undergrad. I still find myself being very nervous and feeling like everyone in my class is older than me--though the odds are against them! Nevertheless, I can't help but think that people in class are cooler and smarter than me. But I'm determined to break out.

I love attention to detail so today I decided on a gypsy top and leather boots that say, "Why yes, I know how to speak Spanish fluently."

Forgive me here. I'm still learning how to use my camera. But I really wanted you to see my earrings!

The Style Quo

Top & Jeans: AE

Boots: Kohl's (sale)

Necklace: Online

Earrings: Target

Nail Polish: Nicole Rainbows in the S-Kylie

I feel like I have all this spare time right now that will soon be consumed by homework and freaking out over quizzes and tests. But I don't know what to do... thank goodness 2 Broke Girls comes on tonight. It makes me feel like I'm not alone! Also, I need some funnies. 

What's a Sonic Screwdriver?

On Friday, Scott took me to my favorite sushi place, Osaka, for ginger salad, miso soup, and California roll! It's probably the first time I've gotten out of the house over break, besides my procedure and having my stent removed. 

The Style Quo

Tank: Old Navy

Necklace: Online

Top: AE, via gift card from Scott's folks!

We also stopped by the mall to see if FYE had a sonic screwdriver, like the one the 11th doctor uses on Doctor Who. So Scott asks, "Where are your sonic screwdrivers?" The guy leads us to an end cap and says, "If we have it, it would be here.... what's a sonic screwdriver?" He looked at me like I was one of the Ood or something. I basically blushed and ran away. They didn't have the screwdriver we were looking for, but they did have an overpriced Adipose doll. One day I will own one.

We finished up the night with Comfy Cow ice cream. Because the weather was lovely and reminded us of spring... and that was sort of depressing because winter term starts tomorrow. But on the bright side, I graduate when it's over! And that darned thesis of mine will have to be done by March.

Fade Into You

Hey errbody. I am still alive! Today was about the third day out of break that I've left the house--the other two times being the day of my procedure and the other the day they removed my stent (OMG I pray no one who reads this ever has to have a stent. Or kidney stones). 

I got a haircut since my angular bob is in its growing-out stages. I basically told the girl, "I'm graduating in May and I want hair coming out of my cap." I'm pretty satisfied.

Then it was home for a nap! And now I'm like, Should I watch Titanic? Should I NOT watch Titanic? Should I just watch it up to the point where the iceberg hits and shut it off because I can't take the sadness that comes? I don't know. We'll see.

The Style Quo

Sweater: AE

Tank: Old Navy

Scarf (new): AE, via gift card from Scott's folks!

Are You Afraid of the Dark?

 

 Let me just tell you. Are You Afraid of the Dark? was my favorite 90's TV show. My friend Jacque (really 'Jackie' but she decided she was special and could spell her name Jacque) and I used to rush to my house after we got off the school bus and plant ourselves on my family room loveseat. We would curl our legs underneath us because you can't be scared out of your mind with your feet on the ground. The opening sequence would come on and while most people would be scared by the attic or the clown, I was most taken by the creak of the lonely swing set.

 The scariest episode by far is the one with this guy. Apparently a high school thought it would be a good idea to build a swimming pool over an old cemetery. Unfortunately, they forgot to 'move' a few bodies. There are a couple of kids that seem to run around the high school at night when no one else is there and the bloody monster guy just bubbles up through drains and appears. The nerdy guy decides it's a good time to get the heavy-duty chemicals to throw on the monster because we all know poison kills skeletons with cobweb drapes on their face.

Then you've got the one where the beautiful blonde lady recruits young girls into being her 'beauties.' Whenever they look into the mystical mirror, they become entranced by the beauty they can attain if only they sip a drink prepared by the blonde lady in an ancient goblet. Basically, whenever she looks into a real mirror, her true appearance is revealed--she is actually a bajillion years old! Long story short, the girls become wolves, the ginger throws the mystical mirror into the fire and saves the girls who are locked in ornate wooden cages in the woods. Oh, and the evil lady turns into bone dust.

 I spy with my little eye a baby Gosling? Is that redundant? That would make him Ryan Goose, as in his youth he would be Ryan Gosling. Whatever. Are You Afraid of the Dark? produces stars, people! Before Ryan Gosling was making it rain all over my face as Noah Calhoun, he was an awkward child in a flannel cut-off! There truly is hope for the rest of us.

Okay, then we've got little boy blue here who just repeatedly stands there and says, "I'm cold." A different little boy is being babysat by Melissa Joan Hart before her Sabrina the Teenage Witch days and they have to deal with this frightening glowing child who clearly could benefit from a space heater. Or a Snuggie. 

 There was an episode where a girl's best friend went missing but it was because she turned into a doll! Watching this episode made me totally jealous because you could just tell by looking at her that this girl was going to grow up to be a hottie--doll or not. Ignore the awkward eyebrows. They go away after her friend rescues her.

Then there was this crazy girl Dora who HAD TO FEED THE HOUNDS. I don't know why the girl in the vest decided it would be a good idea to follow Dora (or to wear that vest). But behold, a cemetery surrounded by dry ice awaits. 90's chicks...

The second scariest monster by far has got to be the movie vampire. He would just crawl out of the black and white movie with a face that not even a mother could love. Poor guy looks like Uncle Fester and Steve Buscemi had a love child. But don't let the jokes fool you--I could easily pee my pants watching this in real time.

And to end things on a happier note, who could forget Gary, the president of The Midnight Society? I couldn't. As a child, I was drawn to his huge glasses, accountant haircut, and seemingly adult swagger. He carried the mysterious bag of magic dust to throw on the fire. I mean, what was that stuff? Magnesium? I did an experiment in 7th grade where flames did crazy stuff but how does a nerd like Gary get his hands on top-notch chemicals? I smell a future uni-bomber. Unfortunately, Gary didn't have the fate of Ryan Gosling in growing up. He is quite ugly from what Google images tells me. Sorry Gary.

I now declare this meeting of the Midnight Society closed...

 All images from here, here, here, and here.