The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Just finished this book. I highly recommend it. You won’t find it on my Librarything because John let me borrow his old beat up copy that got rained on in New York City. It feels very authentic, which I think added to the experience.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower. By Stephen Chbosky.
“Personally, I like to think that my brother is having a college experience like they do in the movies. I don’t mean the big fraternity party kind of movie. More like the movie where the guy meets a smart girl who wears a lot of sweaters and drinks cocoa. They talk about books and issues and kiss in the rain. I think something like that would be very good for him, especially if the girl were unconventionally beautiful. They are the best kind of girls, I think.”
page 51
“I think it was the first time in my life I ever felt like I looked ‘good.’ Do you know what I mean? That nice feeling when you look in the mirror, and your hair’s right for the first time in your life?”
page 67
“‘I’ll tell you something, Charlie. I feel good. You know what I mean? Really good. Like I’m free or something. Like I don’t have to pretend anyore. I’m going away to college, right? It’ll be dfferent there. You know what I mean? …I’ve been thinking about what kind of posters I want to put up in my dorm room. And if I’ll have an exposed brick wall. I’ve always wanted an exposed brick wall…’”
page 156-157
“There’s nothing like the deep breaths after laughing that hard. Nothing in the world like a sore stomach for the right reasons. It was that great.”
page 159
Pre ACL pump up CD #1
Two months from today begins Austin City Limits Music Festival, aka the greatest weekend of my life every year.
Are you ready for the dirt and the crowds and the dancing and the hippies? I sure as hell am. …well, almost. It’s the time of year to get your hands on as much ACL artist music as humanly possible.
Any suggestions on who to see are more than welcome, and tracks to sample are always amazing.
I bring you, my first ACL pump-up playlist. It’s a sampling of my current favorites from the line up. Look for more installments soon.
Pre ACL playlist
(Some apologies if the file is too large; many apologies if you hate it.)
Carpal Tunnel, anyone?
I’m pretty sure I have carpal tunnel in my right wrist. And the more I think about it, the more paranoid I get, and the worse it feels.
From about 3 o’clock on today, I was typing at half speed. Awesome.
It’s probably because I had that Mission Trip bracelet on for 5 years. There is still an indention in my wrist. I feel… fully committed.
Filed under Pictures | Comment (0)Fashion Inspiration
I read in a magazine that a good addition to organizing a closet is to have a collage of things for fashion inspiration.
So here it is.
If this helps me get dressed faster in the morning, the world will be grateful.
Rejoice!
Today is a glorious day, my friends. Credit card balance: $0.00
I’m just a paycheck away from being completely debt free.
BFF!
I spent the weekend with the very best friend a girl could ask for. The one and only Michelle Mahone. She’s a star on the rise, my friends.
Soundtrack of my Life, pt. 1
As you know, there is a new love in my life… my Motorola SLVR L7. Having portable music has created a few “Soundtrack of my Life” moments over the past few days thanks to my new beau:
Sunday: KT Tunstall - “Universe and U”
Flying above the clouds on the way home from BR. Gazing out the window with Latin book in hand. Feeling: reflective
Monday: The Beatles - “All you Need is Love”
At work, when an email came in about how things we’ve been doing to solve a problem we’ve been working on (and something I specifically suggested) is working. Feeling: Accomplished
Monday: Rilo Kiley - “Spectacular Views”
The end of a really good day at work. Feeling: Satisfied
