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2012-02-15T10:02:00.001-08:00

Up until this point I had gone 42 days without coffee. For some reason ( a specific one ) I wanted a cup today. I just thought the internet should know. Thank you.

confessions of a caffe-holic

2012-02-01T12:19:00.001-08:00

Grace & I talk daily on our coffee adventures. You should too.

Coffee Woes

2012-01-31T14:14:00.000-08:00

tomorrow's a new day

return.

2012-01-22T01:23:00.000-08:00

Katarina suggested I update more.
I agree.

here, here!

2011-07-21T01:05:00.001-07:00

Y gave me these two amazing canvases covered in Japanese silk. I put them in my room and its finally becoming cozy and more persona(b)le. I can't wait to have a home filled with opportunities to house such beautiful pieces that hold such wonderful memories and meanings.

Y & Norryland

2011-07-21T00:48:00.000-07:00

the other day, I met with Y to have wine and chitchats at her apartment and somehow blogging came up. then I realized how long its been since i have blogged and not tumbld... speaking of y:

I'm just short of depressed because I feel like my sister is leaving! for real. it so strange to meet someone I've felt I've known forever but in reality its just been a matter of months. Months of which -- even more strangely -- have mainly just been phone calls! anyway. because of the sudden change of face, I've been trying to get as much y time as possible.

in other news, I went to discover downtown LA. I haven't really been out in this city, the more I think about it. the last time i was living here I was just barely 20 with a new license, hardly any friends and a very thick, thick layer of green apron. needlesstosay bar hopping and running around town were not on my priority lists! but that has changed.

sidenote: strange walking and driving in downtown la noticing and admiring the buildings. strange because the buildings look so historic, filled with stories complete with ornate window sills and iron gates and bricks. Buildings that are what new york are made of. and here i am, standing and staring, 3,000 miles away admiring the craftsmanship behind similar walls. i can't help but think: did i really live a city that thrives and speaks these buildlings? avenues that swim in history and tales of hundred years passed? ...

on a new note; i went to this super cute bakery/cafe. the photos kind of tell it all.

delicate, fun, colorful and classy. plus they have a mean espresso! I will definitely have to take others back here. I had a pleasant time. being adventurous is really helping.

i think.

2011-01-21T00:22:00.001-08:00

today i slept in so late, it was much needed. i could feel my toes feeling well rested, my eyes felt wider than normal, and my wardrobe-- oh my wardrobe for once made sense! I woke up and texted everyone I could before my battery died to get a cup of coffee. Everyone coincidentally turned me down but it was just what I needed. I brushed my teeth, showered, washed my face, moisturized (!) and caught up on my favorite TV shows. ( basketball wives, brandy & ray j, etc ). after five pounding headaches, three too many crackers and a glass of cranberry juice, C came to get me for our favorite local brew. we had a long leisurely lunch ( over seared tuna and americanos ) and talked about all kinds of things; love, life, la, ... did i mention love? i had a really strong urge to go shopping after but C said no. I came home and asked if my mom would like to accompany me in which she actually said yes ! we went shopping and then after, I met up with A to find some books. Book hunting (browsing? admiring?) is probably my all time favorite passtime. (hint, hint). After being there beyond their hours, we stumbled upon a local diner and had some burgers. Now i'm watching Roseanne (second favorite show as of late) and it feels good. I forgot how relaxing it is to have a day off.
Can't wait for two days off in a row next week!

hmm

2011-01-02T23:00:00.001-08:00

duuude

2010-11-04T16:52:00.000-07:00

kay, so i lied. i only have 6 percent of battery left but oh do I miss you good friend.

so let's begin. march 2008 i decided i was moving to NYC and on a whim i made it happen. i moved here, hated it, moved back to la for a bit, came back, loved nyc, graduated, and now i am returning to you LA because i cannot imagine spending wintry nights alone anymore.

the thing is that i am doing this at a rapid pace. i have 3 weeks to completely change my life. i am risking everything to find myself once again and its not going over so well. it might be but currently i am having minor panic attacks. the kind where you realize youre stressed but you are doing everything to not acknowledge it so you don't bother begin to pack or think of what you are to do when you are 3000 miles away from a familiar coast.

anyways, i am just super stressed and my mom is stressed and my sister is nowhere to be found and oh yah last night my favorite blackberry called it quits on me!

good thing starbucks has their red cups out and i have a friend like maryhelen to house me in LA when my temper is too high for making friends.

LONG UPDATE LATER, i promise.

the truth is

2010-10-26T21:18:00.000-07:00

success!

2010-09-14T21:33:00.000-07:00

Note to Self.

2010-09-13T20:12:00.000-07:00

Jose.

2010-09-03T22:35:00.000-07:00

Jose ALWAYS makes my day.

2010-09-01T22:10:00.001-07:00

over & under

b

2010-09-01T19:05:00.001-07:00

when i start to think
of how much you mean to me
i have to remind myself of
the dish above the couch
that housed hair clips and bracelets
that weren't ever mine

(be)littlenor

2010-08-26T19:33:00.000-07:00

Ennui

Life.

2010-08-23T17:40:00.001-07:00

Life has been kind of blah lately. It might be the rain, it might be homesickness. It might be that seasons are changing and I can't ever seem to dress appropriately. Lately, i have had no desire to step out of Olive(you) street unless I am being paid to. Work has been kind of dreary and it's beginning to worry me. I'm sure once the grogginess of my life has gone away, my worries for work will too. At least I hope.

On the plus side, I have been finding pleasure in the littlest things. I was using my friends computer, (A PC), and every time I do, only reassures me that I am so glad I got my macbook. i tried to open facebook and it told me this. Silly thing. I would think Facebook would be a program by now.

Other things that make me happy are the following:

1. my polaroid camera. I've actually been carrying around my polaroid/instant camera to capture those moments where you think, "man i wish i could take a picture of this!" so, i do. it is also to my advantage that i live in a city of tourists, so snapping pictures unexpectedly is not out of the ordinary.

2. nyc rain.

the rain in new york city is out of control. it's loud, intrusive, violating, unruly and lastly beautiful. it makes the world around me seem like a painting. it brings community together and creates for humorous disasters. it calls for staying in doors (which i already mentioned has been my recent favorite pastime) and ordering in. it calls for socks and leggings, scarves and beanies. it captures a beauty, you'd never think you'd get. it makes me love, love, love the coziness of the city (despite the loneliness.)

3. chocolate

a couple of weeks ago, my best friend from LA came to visit. on her first night here, we were walking through Soho to get to my favorite gluten-free joint. on our walk, we stumbled upon this new cake spot, we just had to try it. obviously its become a regular of mine. its cute and dressed in vintage and served with a glass of milk.

4. fashion magazines & polaroids

as I get older, I realize I have to put a sincere amount of effort into keeping up with habits and inspirations. maybe its because as we get older we get sidetracked from the things we love. i've found that it keeps me inspired aka going.

5. & obviously, my blackberry.

i've been trying to figure out the best case for my blackberry. (i am not eligible for an upgrade for a year or so i have to trick myself.) Recently i've changed it to purple with black. now i want to get something absolutely atrocious and ridiculous... i've been thinking this:

6. my bed is my favorite place ever.

its the best feeling and always has been. i love coming home & sinking in, waking up and rolling around. my bed is my favorite, for sure. i'm trying to focus on the things i love, in order to avoid those "demons" eminem so wonderfully puts it.

Calm.

2010-08-17T21:17:00.000-07:00

today, i took an hour of my free time to stop by the industrial zoo, also known as b&h, to pick up some more polaroids. I felt a little stressed out and a wise friend once told me to focus on hobbies and passions when you feel down. here's to hoping!

PInned

2010-08-17T21:07:00.000-07:00

Lately, I have been finding myself pinning and poking my outfits to fit me properly. Not sure what it means. Actually, I took it as "its time I update my wardrobe." Now I sit here $200 in debt. That's okay, hopefully I won't have to knick myself in the tummy anymore. Its kind of peculiar, because I swear at one time my favorites did fit prim and proper. I'm almost certain nothing has changed in my diet or exercise (lack there of) so it is a mystery as to why I have a collection of sizes and shapes in safety pins...

Noreen

2010-07-31T20:22:00.000-07:00

I have been on three blogs this week, by chance!

Real Trends NYC
Alexis Bittar Retail

and another one that has yet to be published.

Neat!

morning inspiration

2010-07-31T20:19:00.000-07:00

Living in New York has taught me one great thing:

The proper way to start your day.

blogging

2010-07-31T20:06:00.000-07:00

I have been trying to figure out how to word the perfect blog entry but as time passed I've half forgotten what it was and half haven't had time to write it. Our internet has been out so that has been causing a lot of problems, too. I wish I could remember -- it certainly was interesting to me. Bummer!

Advice

2010-07-28T20:14:00.000-07:00

I bought a new instant camera. Life is back in order.

_ LA

2010-07-21T02:33:00.000-07:00

I often think about what life would be like if I remained in LA. In my head, I envision bright colors and beach cruises, and beaches, of course. I think about high heels and sleeveless dresses. I think about all the stupid drama, starbucks and radio stations. I remember naps in cars, and cruising down coasts. I am so lucky to always have the option of going back. LA you always let me back in.

frown

2010-07-19T23:21:00.001-07:00

being a grown-up is hard.