Or maybe I should say Jam Of The Night since it is past my bedtime already. I just got done watching one of my favorite movies – The Virgin Suicides. The music by Air is so dreamy and a perfect fit. Give Playground Love a listen.
I love how the song comes from pieces of Luxs gum.
I have to say – I am not a person that is way into politics or even stays 100% up to date with things. I definitely have my views on things – but find it frustrating to emerse myself in all of it all of the time as some people do. There is so much negativity and I am a pretty mellow la-dee-da type of person. I don’t like to add unnecessary stress to my life. One thing that I do believe is that, as an American, whether you agree with your president all of the time or not, you should show them at least a tiny bit of respect. You should not root for them to fail. You should want your leader to be successful right? Sure let it be known that you don’t agree, by all means. But why be blatantly disrespectful?
I am also the type of person who believes that everything you say or do has an effect on something or someone and that you are responsible for that. If you put some false idiotic statement on your facebook status, people are going to read that and take it as fact and talk about it and pass it on and this whole cloud of negativity over someone is created – by you.
But who are we? In the grand scheme of things we aren’t much as individuals. Who cares what our facebook status says right? Well what about major news sources. Like the FOX Nation. I do not watch FOX news. They do all of these things that I mentioned. All of these little, unnecessary, negative things that I find toxic on a small level like facebook is all that I see on FOX news except blown up a million fold. I see them trying to create fear, hate, and anger.
This was the headline page on the FOX news website recently.
I find this to be just obviously racist and offensive and cannot believe that they get away with things like this on a regular basis. FOX Nation picked out the African American people who attended and left out all of the white folk to stir up fear and hate amongst their racist viewers.
One would hope that most people know that FOX tends to ignore facts that everyone knows anyway so what does it matter. But, I know that there are some people who ONLY Watch FOX news and take what they say as 100% fact. (like my grandfather who once told me that all news is false, except FOX news which is the only balanced news that gives all 100% truths and NEVER exploits/exaggerates. And he said this in all seriousness, he really believes this which leads me to believe he is delusional in his old age.)
That is all. I obviously just saw this and needed to rant a little. Thanks for listening – whether you agree or not. And before anyone gets on here saying blah blah blah all news is false. I am fully aware that all news leaves things out and bends the stories to fit their agenda. But never have I seen so much omitted information, false information, and exaggerated information from one source.
I have been really digging navy and and deep magentaish pink lately. For parties and weddings and such. Very modern prep.
Maybe even throw in some yellow or turquoise?
In our little town they host regular car shows in our downtown square – and they are quite the event! They close down the square! I have been wanting to go ever since we moved here. I LOVE vintage cars. Probably largely due to the face that my mom was married to a vintage car lovin, mechanically inclined, car show going man. We would all go and they would play oldies and have hula hoop contests for us kids.
There were newer cars, classic cars, and rusty beat up older cars which were actually my favorites to photograph. Love the texture and character.
So – here are some pictures of took of the cars today!
This next shot was by far the most awesome interior of the day.
And I think this little Datsun looked like I should be driving it.
I have been wanting to throw a Marie Antoinette party for years. When is was wedding planning I even seriously thought about having a Sofia Coppolas Marie Antoinette vibe. This morning I was catching up on sToribook weddings ( I am slightly obsessed with Tori and Dean) and there was a Marie Antoinette themed wedding that was so awesome. Got me to dreaming about my possibly one day party again. But there are two distinctly different versions…
Bright and pretty and fun?
Or maybe a little more casual?
My birthday was this past week, I am now on the wrong side of 25. Again, we had a little antiquing trip. The soundtrack of the day? Led Zeppelin, of course. A good time was had by all. All being the husband and I.
Started off the day with my summer addiction – a Starbucks java chip frappuccino!
Then I picked up a boatload of Krispy Kremes for some awesome ladies! Which meant I also ate some donuts of course.
I can’t handle food that is TOO sweet – my favorite is the custard filled, but I also love the blueberry cake and chocolate cake donuts. The husband on the other hand loves the sweets. He ate one of the featured oreo donuts that had oreos on top and cookies and creme filling.
Antique stores are so fun! I want everything in there. I am constantly uttering “Oh this would be a perfect prop for a shoot” Or “This would be great for the studio I might have one day” which annoys the husband. I actually did a bridal shoot in an antique store once. Good times.
Childrens books.
Pretty Books.
Vehicles.
And after all of the antique stores we went to Dillards for a pair of birthday Sperrys.
and a Ralph Lauren button up from the little boys section because hey it fits me and it’s 25 dollars cheaper.
Then we finished off the day with some mexican for dinner – I ordered fajitas which were too yummy to stop and take pictures of.
So. Today is Monday, which for me means only one thing….PERSONAL TRAINER SESSION. At the very end of our session this morning she walks away saying “hold on just a sec let me grab something.” She comes back with one of these.
Remember these?! I could feel the smile spreading across my face after I saw it. Thats called nostalgia. Seeing that thing made me immediately think about PE in elementary school. Good times. Simpler days when all you had to worry about was a little boy named Paul chasing you around the playground trying to wipe a booger on you.
Not only is it fun , and brings back good times, but it is a good little workout too.
WHOA – I haven’t been here in a while. Sorry! Been supra busy. And then there was that week where there was no internet access anyway due to the fact that North Alabama was devastated by a series of tornados. Trying to get back to my normal bloggy scheduling. This not will not be regular bloggy scheduling though. I’ll get back to that hopefully tomorrow. For now i will leave you with this. I am craving pancakes.
Thought I’d post a super casual clothesline for you guys. This is one of my absolute favorite shirts. Denim striped conductors shirt from the gap. LOOOOOOVE. Might not be the most spectacularly flattering thing but whatevs. Also debuting the new haircut. I went with a little shorter. Thoughts?
Since I’ve joined the local gym I’ve tried something new. Running on the treadmill. I’ve done a lot on the elliptical – but thought I’d add in some treadmill. I’ve always seen joggers and runners going by in the mornings as I’m driving in my car and held them in high regard. I’ve always thought of the strength and endurance these folks must have. I didn’t think I’d like the treadmill but my personal trainer suggested I run it everyday I come in to the gym. I was kind of intimidated by it. I mean, if I stop running the thing keeps going ay? Surprisingly I really like it. Today I showed up at the gym at my usual time for my training session and she suggested we take it outside and run around the shopping center. I was excited to try and run for the first time outside – NOT on the treadmill with an iPod and a tv in front of me. I did it – without stopping for any breaks or even dying. (haha) I need some new tennies. Any suggestions?
