This Book Will Change Your Life

I've never thought of Kierkegaard as applicable to my life.  But I honestly wish I had read his essay "Love Builds Up" two weeks ago.  If I had, I could've saved a really special relationship that ended prematurely.  And that's how it goes.

But truthfully, read this if you're a skeptic, lonely, or have been jaded one too many times.  This book will change your life.

Oak Street Cafe and the Tree of Life

I spent a lovely Saturday with the boy doing what we love to do best--eating, reading, and shopping.  We first had a delicious (huge portioned) breakfast at the Oak Street Cafe, an incredibly charming restaurant that screamed, "I'm traditional--know me; love me!" 

In addition to quaint green-checked tablecloths, Oak Street Cafe features local artwork and a pianist who plunks away at "Georgia on my Mind" and "Eleanor Rigby."

 

After breakfast, we found an adorable used book store on Oak Street, one of the first I've ever found that has a satisfying selection of near-perfect condition, fairly priced used books. I bought Rosemary's Baby, which I've been searching for since the Spring, and finished it in one day.  Anna Karenina had to take the backseat for 12 hours, but she's back on my mind now!  Also, since my subscription to the New Yorker recently expired, my wonderful boyfriend brought me his copy!

Hellooooo Bloggers!!

I'm sorry for the past three months.  Personal issues and a complete change in lifestyle have made me reconsider blogging as my "thing."  But I'm ready to dive into it again and give it another shot!  Look for updates soon--I'm getting back into writing as my life settles down, and there's always something interesting going on at Tulane!

Abroad

Hello! I am in Bogota, Colombia for the next three weeks!
Hopefully I'll be making some good blog posts soon! Have a great holiday!

looks: French Lunch

For lunch with a dear friend at the cutest French restaurant in Sandy Springs, La Petite Maison, I wore this Zara dress I bought just a few days ago. Sadly, I missed their big 50% off sale by a DAY (a day!!) and didn't have the energy to go back and search for the goods. Oh well! I still walked away with this cross-backed sundress with the most irresistable flower pattern and scalloped hem!

What do you think?

Looks: Island and Adventures with Books

Dress: Surf Shop; Bandeau: Target

Hello again!  Hawaii was beautiful and carefree--I'm in love.  Here I am at the grand canyon (the car ride made me verrryy sick---steep and winds all the way up the mountain!) squinting in the sun. I bought this dress at a surf shop but am  a little frustrated that one side is a little looser than the other. I can't quite figure out why.

While in Hawaii, I read John Updike's Rabbit, Run and the first half of Rabbit Redux.  Unfortunately, a freak wave washed up on my beach mat, bag, and towel, submerging the book and making it swell to twice its size! I did, however, compose a poem addressing my mixed feelings towards Updike, which I wll be sharing soon.

Bye!

ALOHA!

Hello from Hawaii! Kauai Island is so beautiful that I will have MANY photos (hopefully!) when I get home next week! I'll post then! MAHALO for stopping by! haha that's all the hawaiian I know for now, but we'll see soon!