it's all happening

red carpet future.

2012-02-14T02:00:00.009-07:00

OH MY GOSH PEOPLE. I cannot even tell you how much I LOVE beautiful dresses. I want to wear them on a carpet of red myself, rather than styling them on someone else. Whenever I watch runway shows I always picture myself in the particular look. I think of what I would do with my hair, my makeup, my accessories...and it's instantly better. Here are some of my favorite gems from the last week that I would absolutely kill a person...or eat something I hate, like bacon or onions, if I got to wear to an event. One day. I swear it.

XX JR

cheers to happiness.

2012-02-11T12:46:00.007-07:00

I have been hiding away in my cave the last few days soaking up what's going down the runways in New York. If you are at all interested, I have been posting my favorite looks on my PINTEREST ACCOUNT. Take a peek-a-boo. Aside from the fashion staycation, I was recently feeling incredibly homesick, very bored, and quite unsure of just about everything. No one wants to feel that way, and I certainly don't want to blog about feeling that way. So, I am happy to say, after about two of those days I am back and better than ever. Hoooo-ray. Oh, did I tell you? About a month ago I bought a fish. Her name is Cleopatra and I can tell you two things about her, she's anorexic and hates having her photo taken. Not to mention she's a grumpy little thing but I love her all the same. Happy Saturday.

XX JR

the vegas.

2012-01-31T12:37:00.005-07:00

Coming home from a vacation and getting back into your routine is the devil. Ashlyn and I went to visit our boys in the studio this weekend in Vegas. It was a much needed trip, indeed. We were exhausted when we got there Thursday night. We stayed at the studio until about 2am and then went back to the house, to sleep...or rap. We were well beyond tired so our moods were outrageous. The boys were on such a weird schedule. They'd work through the night and sleep the first part of the day. Ashlyn and I spent Friday on the strip, gambling away. I won $85 on a slot machine within 10 minutes. It was a glorious feeling. After a bit of wandering the strip, we found ourselves back where we started...except a certain game caught our eye. It was so big and bright. Damn you Sex and The City for swindling us of our money! We spent a good 3 hours at these machines and the time just flew. We won some, we lost some, and in the end..we reallllly lost some. We got back to the studio and were too afraid to admit it to our boyfriends..they could tell something was up though and it wasn't long until we broke down. They took us to dinner and after I got to sit in a separate room at the studio and listen to my music so unbelievably loud, all on my own. Literally nothing can cheer me up the way that hour to myself did. Saturday Devan took me on a day date to his favorite restaurant, and then of course..Ashlyn and I somehow ended up back at the machines later that day. This time, I was wandering around seeing if something different caught my eye..and there she was. Cleopatra. My lady. Let's just say $5 turned into $230 in a matter of two minutes and I took that money and ran. I gained back everything I lost the day before and then some and the feeling was so overwhelming I could have done leaps and turns for days...I settled for a few jumps and a hug. That night we went to see a concert. Devan and Chance warned us that this band, Steel Panther (who are literally the most perverted and profane band I have ever heard), call out people in the audience...especially girls. They'll say things like "look at that hot chick standing next to the fat retarded one" things like that, and rail on them for a good five minutes. Well it only took a good ten minutes before they were calling out Ashlyn and myself. Praise the lord neither of us were dubbed the ugly or fat one, I'll just tell you they said we were both "smokin' hot" and leave it at that. Overall, this trip was a success and I am happy as a clam I didn't come home broke.

XX JR

survey says..

2012-01-21T12:17:00.007-07:00

I'm going through my "what am I doing with my life right now" stage again. So rather than rambling on about feelings and thoughts that will fade tomorrow, I've done a survey. One that my cousin Dallas posted on her blog not too long ago. Here goes.

WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST FEAR? Anacondas. Just seeing them on television makes me nearly well up with tears.

WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT STATE OF MIND? Curiousity. I'm anxious to know what the future holds.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE OCCUPATION?(WAY OF SPENDING TIME) I love getting lost in thought. Put my headphones on, lay down, and shut out the world.

WHAT HISTORICAL FIGURE DO YOU MOST IDENTIFY WITH? I have to say Cleopatra or Eleanor of Aquitaine. Both of which were strong and charming individuals capable of accomplishing much. And of course, Marie Antoinette..I don't think I need to explain why.

WHICH LIVING PERSON DO YOU MOST ADMIRE? Right now I'd have to say my younger brother, Dallin.

WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE FICTIONAL HERO? If I'm being honest...Selene from Underworld or Lara Croft. Two women I would not hate to be.

WHO ARE YOUR REAL-LIFE HEROES? Karl Lagerfeld, he does so much in the fashion industry. The average person couldn't even comprehend. Jim Morrison, Carine Roitfeld..

WHAT IS YOUR MOST TREASURED POSSESSION? My record player/sound system, sketchbooks, a few little nicknack things I've been given over the years, and possibly a few items in my wardrobe.

WHEN AND WHERE WERE YOU HAPPIEST? Paris 2010.

WHAT IS YOUR MOST OBVIOUS CHARACTERISTIC? I come off as an uninterested or bitchy person.. and I kind of am. But most of the time I just prefer to keep to myself. I'm really quite nice.

WHAT IS THE TRAIT YOU MOST DEPLORE (HATE) IN YOURSELF? My inability to talk about my feelings.

WHAT IS THE TRAIT YOU MOST DEPLORE IN OTHERS? Attention seekers.

WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST EXTRAVAGANCE? Probably the Chanel ring that is lost and never to be found...worst feeling of all time.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE JOURNEY? Going to New York alone, it is a rush of excitement,

WHAT DO YOU MOST DISLIKE ABOUT YOUR APPEARANCE? Obviously I could be nit-picky and pick out all of my flaws. But I will just say I'd like smaller boobs...in general, I am happy to be me.

WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER THE MOST OVER-RATED VIRTUE? I will agree with my cousin, kindness is far from real until you know the individual.

ON WHAT OCCASION DO YOU LIE? When it is to protect someone.

WHICH WORDS OR PHRASES DO YOU MOST OVER-USE? "uh huh.."

IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT YOURSELF, WHAT WOULD IT BE? I wish being sympathetic came easier.

WHAT DO YOU CONSIDER YOUR GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT? Silly to some, but attending fashion week without having a solid fashion career yet, was a huge deal for me. I'll be back again.

WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO LIVE? A variety of places. Paris for a summer. New York for some years. By a beach for a while. And back to the South of France to retire.

WHAT IS THE QUALITY YOU MOST ADMIRE IN A MAN? Confidence.

WHAT IS THE QUALITY YOU MOST ADMIRE IN A WOMAN? Independence.

WHAT IS IT YOU MOST DISLIKE? Uncertainty.

WHAT DO YOU VALUE MOST IN YOUR FRIENDS? Differences. I love being unique from one another yet still having enough in common to enjoy one anothers company each day.

HOW WOULD YOU LIKE TO DIE? Feeling accomplished and complete.

IF YOU WERE TO DIE AND COME BACK AS A PERSON OR AN ANIMAL,WHAT DO YOU THINK IT WOULD BE? I'd like to experience what it's like to be an Angelina Jolie. Or a mermaid..

IF YOU COULD CHOOSE AN OBJECT TO COME BACK AS, WHAT WOULD YOU CHOOSE? An airplane.

WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO (WORDS YOU LIVE BY OR THAT MEAN A LOT TO YOU)? "It's all happening."

WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INFLUENCE ON YOU? My family, particularly a cousin.

XX JR

the only girl in the world.

2012-01-18T17:06:00.005-07:00

Today, has been a day. A very accomplished day full of 90's pop bands (Spice Girls, BSB, Nsync, you get it). I worked out, cleaned my apartment, and among other things, made more deliciously disgusting green smoothies. I force myself to drink those every single day... why? I don't know why. I crave so many bad things. Coke, sour cream and cheddar chips, grilled cheese, and alfredo to be exact. However, after months of healthy eating and water guzzling...I have reached my goal weight. Hooray! Now I just have to tiiiiighten up and all is well. It's such a tough task, but I'm sticking to it and I feel slimmer every day. I just want to be thin and tight like Angelina. She's so boney and I love it...not sorry. Anyway, I'm really excited to go home tonight because Devan will be at my apartment making me dinner..he is so good to me. He sent flowers to my work yesterday, just because. And also because he sent me an email involving a boa constrictor eating a deer...I was not happy. But mainly just because. I am the luckiest girl. The snow is coming...it makes me incredible anxious. Luckily Ashlyn has a xanax perscription to calm my nerves of having to brave the snowy roads. I will say this though, the Girl With the Dragon Tattoo soundtrack makes for an eery drive when it's snowing, kind of awesome. Alright...I'm off. Au revoir.

XX JR

GG's 2012.

2012-01-17T19:17:00.002-07:00

I hate to say it, but I must. Absolutely nothing at the Golden Globes blew my mind this year. Not one dress, not one comment. It was rather dismal for me. I usually choose to watch award shows alone because I put all my attention into it, and I don't like to discuss things with people while it's happening. Devan probably thinks I'm crazy after watching the Globes with me Sunday night...let's just say he will NOT be watching the Oscars with me. HA! Anyway, awards season is my favorite, because all year long I wait to see the dresses I watch walk down the runway, grace the red carpet. I love everything Hollywood and I'm such a celeb stalker, I always have been. However, most celebs tend to have poor taste in red carpet gowns. There is something to be said about seeing a gown in person rather than on a tv screen. With my experience at NYFW I realized just how much better a collection is in person rather than on a computer screen (common knowledge). Collections that I loved in person, were not so hot on the comp. I'd go look at style.com the following day, and forget what I ever loved about the collection. It was a very strange thing. Anyway, I suppose if I must pick a few favorites from the Globes, they would be as follows....

Emma Stone in Lanvin. The color enough was enough to get her on the board. Her makeup...not so much.

Angelina in Versace. It took a lot for me to accept this dress, mainly because I hate the shiny material. But, after some time I started to not hate it. That does not mean I love it..I loved last years dress, despite it's matronly appeal, a lot more.

Rooney Mara in Nina Ricci. Duh, it's unique. I love that she always picks such unique dresses. It compliments her already goth-like sense of style...which again, I love.

Salma Hayek in Gucci. This dress really flew under the radar. I think that if on a different body...such as a glorious supermodel type like Gisele, this dress could be and truly is quite fantastic.

XX JR

ode to ashlyn.

2012-01-11T15:21:00.007-07:00

Today has been the most interesting day as far as moments with my roomie go. As some of you know, my roommate is my best friend, Ashlyn Buchi. She is the light of my life and I would be a lost soul without her. Now that we live together, she is having to come to terms with just how weird I am, and I her. For instance, she has pointed out how odd it is that I am always listening to music not of our generation. Instead of choosing tunes from now I prefer oldies anywhere from the 60's on up to the 90's. She often finds me laying on the floor or in strange positions on my bed with my arms folded, and notices that I say "OUCH" every time I even slightly bump into something. She doesn't even mind that I freeze my green smoothies and store them in a million individual red cups in the freezer. I don't mind that she leaves her music on all day long, even when we are watching movies in the other room. She is quite obsessed with making sure our apartment smells appropriately for each season (it's awesome). I have never met a grown human who takes as many bubble baths as her, and I certainly don't know anyone who has an entire collection of movies all of the horror genre. A typical person would think she has serial killer tendencies upon walking into her bedroom, which is skullified and has some fairly frightening posters on the walls. I don't even care that she texts me from the other room, often quite early telling me to "wakie wakie". We sleep with our doors open so that if need be, we can yell and still hear each other or so that we can feel like we are sleeping in the same room. Generally when we wake up to get ready for work, we say hello to each other...wait 10 minutes until we actually wake up, and then turn on Kesha's "Blow" and talk about what weird dreams she had the night before. For the record, that is the only Kesha song that is okay to listen to. If you listen to any of her other music, shame on you. This morning however, went a bit differently. I was doing my morning cardio dance flow workout, and she happened to walk in on me which was awkward enough, and then she proceeds to ask "do you think if I blow dry my shirt it will get the wrinkles out? I'm borderline ready to use my straightener on it." Um, Ashlyn..we have an iron. She felt stupid (duh) and asked me not to tell anyone that it happened. Well...IT DID. Following that interesting moment we proceeded to meet in the bathroom and cheers with five hour energies. WHY?!?! We are both complaining about having the jitters now. Anyway, this is my ode to Ashlyn. I could not have asked for a better roomie. For those of you who hate going home to your roomie, I pity you. The end.

XX JR

two zero one two.

2012-01-04T00:02:00.001-07:00

I've never been a girl who makes resolutions, because most of the time they are forgotten. The general population seems to make typical ones such as "lose weight" "eat healthy" "stop swearing" et cetera...and from what I've seen, most of those people forgot about their resolutions.. If anything, they've gone backwards and gained more weight or found a new love in some kind of sweet treat. Anyway.. I have decided to get over my cynicism this year, and I'm making one simple and easy resolution; take care of ME. I often am too concerned with others and their feelings or opinions about what I do or why I do it. For instance, if I want a night to myself alone in my room, you bet I'm going to take that night. I'm the kind of person who gets a little crazy when constantly in the company of others, so I need some time to read or blog or even, dare I say it, play Sims. I am also going to quit worrying about disturbing my neighbor below if I decide to get a workout in. If it's between the hours of 9am-10pm I can do jumping jacks if I please! It's in the lease homie, sorrrrrrry. I'm going to quit worrying about hurting peoples feelings for doing things that make me happy (obviously in good timing). I'm not going to be totally selfish, but if the timing is right, yes, i'll do as I please if I've got no obligations. I'm going to separate myself from the personalities that surround me. One of my biggest pet peeves is girls who instantly flirt and want to be best friends with every girl/boy who looks their way. Whether it's on Facebook, Instagram, blogging, blah blah blah. It makes everything about you less genuine. I see it everyday. If I say I like you, if I compliment you, if I tell you you're pretty.. I mean it. I sure as eff won't be telling you otherwise if it isn't a fact. I am a tough girl to crack, but if you make it in, you will be delighted by my friendship and I by yours. I may come off as a bit of a brat but I think it is due time I lay it all out, doing so makes it easier for me to come to terms with!

XX JR

keeping up with..

2012-01-01T14:36:00.005-07:00

I feel as if so much has happened since I last posted and it hasn't even been that long! I had a wonderful Christmas at home spending lots of time with the fam. I gave and received wonderful gifts. I'll just highlight a few of my favorite things..my Bose headphones from le boyf, my new black studded purse from my parents, and the beautiful bracelet my dad picked out for me from Tiffany's. I love that little blue box. I was indeed spoiled rotten not only by my family but my boyfriend and best friend, Ashlyn as well. I loved spending so much time with my family. My brother left on his mission not but two days later to Brazil, and I hate to say it but I never thought I'd be sad to see him go! It was a hard day. This Friday I got off work early and went on a shopping adventure with Devan. I honestly cannot believe I got all that I did for as little as I spent. New shoes, new clothes, new earrings, new Chanel lipstick. After our 5 hour shopping escapade we went to eat at one of our favorite spots, Maxwell's East Coast Eatery. It was such a fun day, I cannot wait until we can shop until we drop as often as we want. Moving on...NYE! We ended up in Park City at a dinner/pub spot called Wasatch. It was very mellow and I had the people I love most around me so it was a fun time. OH! I finally got a new phone! Unfortunately with the new phone came a new phone number..but..I'm just happy to be able to communicate with people again. I feel as though I had much more to say...for now I'll just leave you with photos from my recent happenings.

XXJR

girls, dragons, tattoos.

2011-12-24T14:38:00.005-07:00

So I've got to dedicate a special post to The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. I went and saw it yesterday and haven't been able to stop thinking about it since. Aside from two scenes that were a bit rough, every aspect of the movie was incredible. I need to go see it again! I would even go as far as saying it might be my new favorite movie. That's a statement if I ever read one. I'm hoping Rooney Mara gets a best actress nod at the Oscars. I think she moreeee than deserves it. Girl is badass.

XX JR

physical conundrum.

2011-12-21T17:35:00.004-07:00

I woke up feeling incredibly grumpy this morning. Well, no. I take that back. I felt just as you do when you first wake up, tired. I got up and got going, I looked in the mirror and was reminded that my hair still looked jet black. Strike one. Then as both my hair and makeup weren't cooperating, I started to get even more frustrated. Strike two. Finally, I tame the tresses and fix the face.. and head to my closet. I open it, and what do you know? Nothing to wear! Everything was either not work appropriate or I hated it and questioned why I ever bought it. Strike three. I've gone throughout my whole day feeling very stressed about the way I look, and any girl who cares about her looks will tell you that this really puts a damper on your day. I've had a few moments today where I've felt as though I might cry, simply because I am stressed about my looks, and for some reason that makes every other issue even more dramatic than it needs to be. I've got solutions to my problems but some are just unattainable right now. For the wardrobe, I thank my lucky stars Christmas is just around the corner. For the hair, I either get a very light spray tan so that I don't look so washed out, or I find my way back to a nice honey brown. The dilemma here is, last time we tried to get rid of the dark in my hair I lost all of my curl. My hair hasn't been the same since. I'm kicking myself for ever going black in the first place. I need to go back to the color I was when I was just a child. I think it might be my saving grace. Anyway, now that all of my complaints are out of the way, I will say this day has ended on the right note. I came home to my parents house, had some dinner, and wrapped the remainder of my gifts. I've got a few more to pick up on my lunch break tomorrow, and I'm expecting one more in the mail..and then I'm done. Finally. My bank account is empty but it will be worth it on Christmas morn. I have beautiful glittery wrapping paper and colorful bows, and I must admit, my skills are incredible. I've found a new love in wrapping gifts. I can't wait to spend some time with my family this weekend. I miss them each day, but moving out was the thing I needed to strengthen my relationships with each one of them. I hope you all have the happiest Christmas! I can't wait to read about what everyone gets.

XX JR

one fine day.

2011-12-12T22:25:00.005-07:00

I feel so accomplished tonight! I worked out, cleaned up the kitchen, lusted after pretty high heels, painted my nails a very shiny silver, however, not shiny enough (I want to have mirrors on my fingernails, please). I cleaned my bathroom and shook out all the rugs in our apartment, managing to drop only one out the window this time.. Running out in the cold to retrieve it is not a joyful thing. I emptied all the trash cans, picked out a wonderful outfit to wear to work tomorrow.. that way I will not be late after trying on every item I own in the morning (typical). I straightened up my room and finally got around to reading my Rooney Mara Vogue that I've had stashed under my bed. Speaking of, Girl With The Dragon Tattoo this weekend...boy, am I excited! The soundtrack is pretty fantastic and includes How To Destroy Angels, whom I love. Anyway, I think I'll watch a show and head to bed. I feel like that will end this night on just the right note. Au revoir.

XX JR

tis the season!

2011-12-05T20:28:00.014-07:00

Within the last 24 hours, I have placed probably 5 different online orders on top of the other 2 I already have coming. I am beginning to wonder how I'll ever keep track of them! I love Christmas shopping, some people are so easy to shop for and I find a million things I'd like to get them, however, others...too damn difficult. I have 4 people left to shop for...which sounds crazy because of all the orders I have on the way. Let's just say for every gift I purchase I find myself buying two gifts for myself. I HAVE A DISEASE! (Thank you Christmas bonus, for allowing me to finally shop for myself). I can't help it, I deserve it! Anyway, the other day Devan asked me to create a wish list of things I want for Christmas with enough on it so that he could pick a couple things, and I wouldn't know what he picked. Let me tell you, this was the easiest task of all. I have a never ending wish list all year long! I've decided, since I have been seeing so many others post their Christmas desires, I'd share mine with you as well. Here goes...

Still dying to have this ring on my finger.

This top, it would be so perfect for layering underneath sweaters.

I picture this with the sleeves rolled up and my black leather pants. Love it.

There really is no need to explain. This is just plain amazing.

I've been obsessing over these two nail colors for some time now. So pretty.

I've never seen a better bracelet. I hunted and hunted and hunted for this after seeing it on tumblr.

Bus Palladium on DVD. They don't sell it at any stores in the US that I've looked at. However, you can get it on Amazon. It's kind of like the French modern day Almost Famous in a way.

I could really use some neutral booties. These ones are fantastic.

I Dream of Jeannie on DVD. This was one of my favorites growing up.

XX JR

come again another day.

2011-12-04T13:27:00.004-07:00

I am so angry, it seems as though I am getting sick. Last week I had a terrible migraine that lasted for days and days. And as of last night, I began feeling symptoms of a flu. I am praying that Zicam is really the miracle worker that everyone says it is, because I don't think I can afford to miss any work this time of year! This weekend was less than eventful and today I intend to keep it that way. I have been laying in bed all day and I am headed to my parents house to continue to lay around and enjoy some quality trash TV. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (I have so many episodes to catch up on). Anyway, here's to hoping things look up on the whether front as well as the sickness front. Good day.

XX JR

a little bit crazy.

2011-12-01T23:21:00.001-07:00

Last night, was a night I have been waiting for, for years. My favorite band The Kooks finally came to town. Devan bought me tickets for my birthday a few months ago and I have waited patiently for this day to arrive. When I found out that they were actually coming to Salt Lake I didn't know whether to cry, scream, or faint. If I was that excited at the news of their arrival, imagine how I was last night when they took the stage. I was overwhelmed, that's what. I think back and I suppose I was a little bit too excited, I should probably be embarrased..but I'm not. I don't know if you've ever watched those old videos of The Beatles or Michael Jackson and seen all the crying girls being dragged away by security...well, that was me last night. Minus the crying and the security. In my head I was acting just like that and as much as I tried to contain myself, the occasional jump of joy escaped, and my knees went weak a few times. I have the biggest crush on the lead singer, Luke. Despite him not being particularly handsome, he has got quite the presence. Devan agreed, and I think he now understands what I see in him. Anyway, I had an amazing time and I am so happy Devan went with me. I don't really care much what those around me were thinking as I was fanning out and being overly excited about every single song they played. I'm in love I'm in love and I don't care who knows it!

XX JR

clearly, we're best friends.

2011-11-22T20:57:00.001-07:00

Life has treated me well as of late. I've kept busy and I've been quite happy. I did a photo shoot last week for Zuriick, which is a shoe company based in Salt Lake. It was such a long day but from what I've seen we got some pretty great shots. We were outside for the majority of the day, roaming by the lake and riding on the back of motorcycles. Boy was it cold..gah. I had so much fun though, the long day in the cold was definitely worth it. Devan left to Vegas again last night to do some more work on their album, it's almost done! I got to hear one of their new songs that they are working on and it was incredible. I wish I could share it with everyone. Soon enough you'll all be able to hear it...on the radio..seriously though. I brought my pup Cricket to my apartment for a sleepover the other night because I missed her so. Every time I leave my parents house, Cricket walks me to the door and looks at me like "Take me with you! Get me away from Dallin, I hate him!" Just kidding, she does like to come with me though. Anyway, as I pull out of the driveway I see her little silhouette peering out of the front window watching me drive away, and it just breaks my heart. I really have the cutest dog of all time. Everyone else's dog is nothing compared to Cricket, and I truly believe that. Then again, everyone always feels that way about their dog, so whatever.

XX JR

dreamy dresses.

2011-11-10T23:46:00.000-07:00

Okay, really, the limited edition party dresses from Free People are ruining my life. I am dying to have them and all of their dreaminess in my closet, if only I had a trillion dollars to feed my sparkling filthy habit. I did get to pick out some clothes and other pretty baubles for Christmas tonight. I'm full of joy, and you're going to pass out when you see all the wondrous things I'm getting, tis the season!

XX JR

i wear black until I can find something darker.

2011-11-08T18:58:00.006-07:00

I got home from work about an hour ago, and I've just been waiting patiently for the boyfriend to bring me dinner. I AM HUNGRY. And bored. These are the repercussions of my hunger and boredom. Enjoy.

XX JR

balmain.

2011-11-06T15:26:00.010-07:00

I'm still obsessing over Balmain's S/S RTW 2012 line. This collection defines me in more ways than one. So many elaborate details and yet such simplicity. I'm ready to wear everything here. Time to make it happen.

XX JR

HAIL QUEEN ANNA.

2011-11-03T23:49:00.005-06:00

A few things of note today. First things first, Happy Birthday to her Royal Highness, Queen Anna Wintour. Despite my favoring the editors of French Vogue (Carine, and now Emmanuelle) to the likes of The Devil who wears Prada herself, you can't look beyond the fact that everyone and their dog who admires fashion in some way shape or form.. should take a moment today and be grateful for this magnificent woman. Moving right along, Florence + The Machine. This new album of her's is un-freaking-believable. I cannot get over how talented Florence Welch is. I'm completely in love with her new album. Go listen. Tomorrow is PAYDAY!!! You have absolutely no idea how excited I am. I've been working 6am shifts all week long, I'm so ready to reap. I'll be gifting myself the most magical fur coat, I think I deserve it (I don't but I'd like to think I do). Lastly, my apartment is most certainly haunted. Maybe I'll take the time to explain it in a separate post down the road, but for now the subject is just too touchy. Oh oh. And I do apologize for the dreadful iPhone photos. My phone has a smudge on the camera that insists on sticking around. I'm investing in a nice big beautiful camera within the next few months though. Goodnight world.

XX JR

spectrum.

2011-11-02T18:03:00.016-06:00

I'm sitting here watching Paris When It Sizzles on my couch, eating lime & salt popcorn, and enjoying some me time. Audrey Hepburn is the most darling, beautiful, skinniest little thing. What I wouldn't give to be that skinny! I think someone needs to make a new Breakfast At Tiffany's. I'd be more than willing to play the part...oh would I! Anyway, I've been on an early work schedule this week and despite my early mornings, I have truly been enjoying my afternoons! Naps and movies, movies and naps. It's been just fabulous. I had a lovely Halloween weekend full of spookiness and treats galore, ohhhh the treats. As usual after a long awaited post is written, I present you with photos of me and others from recent days and happenings.

XX JR

my moon my man.

2011-10-26T21:37:00.000-06:00

I am in love with the month of October. The chill breeze, the scent in the air, the leaves swirling on the ground, the mountains, everything. For once I feel like we are getting an actual fall. Generally it jumps from summer to winter within a week so I've been pretty satisfied thus far. I wear sweaters just about every day now and I have been a big fan of ponchos. I'm investing in a pair of leather pants this season as well, which I think is the perfect addition to my wardrobe. As far as my apartment goes, it feels super cozy. It smells of cinnamon and pumpkin spice and I can finally sleep in beyond 6am, thanks to the cloudy mornings. I've started to love cooking for myself and I'm relying less and less on good meals from my mother (I wish she wasn't such a good cook or I wouldn't be so tempted to go home every single night). I finally have Devan home from the studio so he comes and helps me cook, and we'll watch scary movies. I watch Practical Magic as often as possible all year long, but it's especially enjoyable this time of year. I've been given the task of decorating our space at my work, and so far it looks quite witchy. I'm a bit obsessed with witches and magic all the time, but this time of year it's more appropriate for me to voice my obsession. Therefore, I chose to make a witches lair and I think if things go my way it will look magnificent. Funny enough, I've got enough pieces in my wardrobe already for the perfect witch costume, so that is at the bottom of my list. Last year my work costume was Snow White, which I also already had a costume (and black hair) for, and the year before was Coraline and a gypsy which I was well prepared for. I am a collecter of clothes obviously. Even if I never wear it, I promise I will put it to use at some point. I'm attempting sewing on my own now since I haven't got time for lessons lately, I'm hoping everything I've learned over the last year will stick with me. That is just about all that I've got happening in life lately. I'm enjoying my days and especially my nights, I love when I drive home at night and the moon is so bright. I've got the weirdest thing for the moon, it's so mysterious. Anyway, that's all for tonight. I'm off to watch more scary movies.

XX JR

now.

2011-10-15T02:19:00.003-06:00

"The only thing you can prove is that you exist. The only thing you can control is now. The second you start worrying about tomorrow, you've lost all control."

Wise words from a very wonderful individual I've had the pleasure of hanging out with recently. I've never enjoyed listening to someone speak so positively about life, ever.

XX JR

long hair don't care.

2011-10-11T12:01:00.004-06:00

My weekend extraordinaire was not much to brag about. I went out with friends of course, and Ash and I were happy because Blake was in town from LA. And as you can see from the photos below, I decided on what do with with le hair. I got extensions, and stayed a dark brown with a very subtle melt. I'm completely happy with my decision, long hair don't care.

XX JR

Rain, rain, keep on pouring.

2011-10-06T01:27:00.001-06:00

Finally, it's cooling down. I am so sick of heat and summer outfits. Of course I've been dressing for fall for a month now, now I just don't look crazy, or sweat on my long walk to the car. My work is as cold as the depths of the arctic ocean and I've used a space heater while drinking hot chocolate all.summer.long. I'm ready for fur, fur, leather, fur, and ponchos. Faux fur of course. I can't sleep, I keep thinking about how bad I want to paint my nails minty green. And also I absolutely cannot decide what to do with my hair, I've got to decide by Friday. So, if you care about me at all, please tell me what to do. I want to go back to black but ugh, should I?!?! You don't care, obviously. But try and pretend that you do.

XX JR

no, I did not die.

2011-10-02T23:13:00.016-06:00

Fear not, for I am alive and well. We all have the same busy excuse for not blogging, and make the same promise each time to get better. I'm not going to do either of those things this time. I'm lazy, I like to tumble, I like to tweet, and I like to instagram. I am really good at all of those things. Blogging does indeed, take more effort than I am willing to give most of the time.

September has been a very special month. Just this last week was my birthday and not only my family, but my boyfriend, best friend, and co-workers spoiled me like craaaazy! I woke up to a big wonderful mess of streamers in my place of living and a very large pile of gifts that Devan somehow snuck in without my noticing. Ashlyn decorated our apartment and left me little love notes everywhere, she even gave me macarons. I was so excited, you should have seen me running around rushing to get ready for work on time. Ducking and maneuvering my way around like a bloody fool, Ash even tied balloons to my car. My work decorated my desk and brought in treats, my parents and family spoiled me rotten with gifts that included baking supplies (EMMA!!!!). Now I can make cupcakes at my place! So happy about that. Devan took me out the night before to my favorite restaurant, The Melting Pot, and we had the funnest time. No one makes me laugh harder than that boy. I'm so sick of his clever little comments I could kill him. Want to hear some of the things he says? Okay, here you go:

"Did anyone ever see that show on LifeTime about that woman?"

"Jenna and I played charades with a deaf couple the other day. They were good..."

"It took me the longest time to realize I'm a procrastinator."

ME: "I'm cold" DEVAN: "Do you want my jacket?" (he wasn't ever wearing a jacket but I fall for it every time)

"Letting Salt Lake have a Fashion Night Out is like letting the handicapped kid in the game take a shot when you're already up by forty."

ME: "Ryan Gosling plays the bass in a band." (Devan has a huge crush on him, they are weirdly alike) DEVAN: "This is not a funny joke."

"HOLLER IF YOU'RE GOING TO BURNING MAN! (so I can immediately unfollow you)" (he stole this one but it was still funny).

"Rob Lowe is literally, gay." (Devan, trying to ruin my day).

I am sure none of that is funny to you, I just want the world to know what I deal with on a daily basis. Friday night we took a little break from the birthday madness and went to a wedding of sorts for one of Devan's close friends. The end of the night was like a scene out of The Romantics. Us friends all took our shoes of and ran down to the golf course. We made sand angels and laughed like crazy. Then, Saturday night we went out on the town to celebrate my birthday one last time, I honestly could not have asked for a better birthday weekend. I'm the luckiest girl in the world to be surrounded by such love. I must say, Devan did give me one of the greatest gifts of all time. It is a little stand to set your laptop on while in bed. He told me it would help with my blogging skills and prevent carpal tunnel (it totally works, I don't ever want a life without it now).

Anyway, I'm incredibly tired as you can tell, and I'm emotionally drained from saying goodbye to Devan twice today. Once this morning and then when he didn't leave as early as planned, I came home tonight and he was here to attack me again before they left. Being sad and then excited and then sad again takes it's toll, man! The end of November is their expected release date for his band's debut album. I can't wait for everyone to hear the talent of the boy I'm dating and his band. Anyway, enjoy a million photos from my September life. Love to all.

XX JR

gone again.

2011-09-07T07:15:00.004-06:00

Just sat down at the airport to head out for Fashion Week and I am thrilled and anxious and bummed all at once. Thrilled for the obvious reasons...I am going to Fashion Week, again, and having incredible experiences. Anxious because I'm naturally quite an overly anxious individual, and traveling despite absolutely loving it, causes me an obnoxious amount of anxiety. Lastly, I'm bummed to be leaving because I will not be seeing my boyfriend Devan for almost three weeks. That's rough when you've grown accustomed to seeing him everyday! I leave to go live some of my dreams and the day before I get back, he leaves to go live some of his. His band is recording their first album at Odds On Studios in Vegas and it is about time. It's an incredible facility that big names like Lady Gaga, Santana, and Alicia Keys use. Big big deal. At least this is prepping me for when he leaves on tour. He'll be back from Vegas the day before my birthday so I keep telling myself it's going to be the best birthday ever. Anyway, I will be sure to keep you all updated with my life at fashion week as much as possible. If you care to read, fantastic, if not, no big D.

XX JR

this, madame, is versailles.

2011-08-29T23:22:00.006-06:00

I do believe I have watched the same movies over and over lately. I rotate between Almost Famous, Practical Magic, and Marie Antoinette. I think I've watched Marie at least 4 times in the last week quite honestly. I never get sick of it! I watched it again tonight as I was making and cleaning up dinner and I kept stopping to watch because I wanted to see every part of it. The only word I can think of to describe this movie, is delicious. I can't get enough of it.

XX JR

up up and away.

2011-08-27T10:11:00.006-06:00

Hello, good day. Looks as though I will be returning to NYFW for another go and I absolutely cannot wait! Fashion Week is such a whirlwind of emotion, I am so lucky to be able to attend. I can't wait to work with and meet so many amazing people, yet again. Hopefully this time I will be better at blogging each day! September 7th I leave for the best week of the year. Upon my return, I will celebrate both mine and my best friends 22nd birthdays, and later down the line I've got tickets to The Kooks concert. My boyfriend did in fact surprise me with them last night, eeeeee! He is the greatest of all time. After such a slum of a summer, this year is looking on the up and up! Now, I've got some shopping to do. Must look my best for the most fashionable time of year. FALL.

XX JR

ring a ling ling.

2011-08-17T23:45:00.002-06:00

Today I happened to be standing by a tinted window. I was there for a very short amount of time when an elderly man abruptly appeared on the other side, looking as though he was peering in, staring right at me. Suddenly he whips a comb out of his back pocket and begins combing his hair, using the window as a mirror and squinting as if he couldn't see. I couldn't help but stay where I was and watch as this man slicked his hair back with his comb, put his comb back in his pocket, smiled real big, and continued on his way. I guess I will never know whether or not he could see at least a faint outline of me on the other side, or if his sight was just so bad that he legitimately thought that window was a mirror. What a moment.
Anyway, I'm really into rings. And lately I have found a plethora of beauties that I plan to add to my collection. Thank you Etsy.

This is a black diamond ring, with silver and gold...I love skinny stackable rings.

This one is my favorite, it is also the most expensive. Baby skull ring in 14k gold with diamonds... I will have you.

I'm also a fan of big chunky statement rings. This one is thick and has the turquoise that I love, as well as the combo silver and gold.

Midnight blue goldstone ring. Serious sparkle.
Starry night right - what a gem. I want it.

XX JR

pepper rabbit.

2011-08-14T13:52:00.002-06:00

So when I say I'll "do a post tomorrow", never believe me. Generally it means, I'll do a post in a few days, I'm too busy and too tired to blog.. even though I am constantly thinking "hey, I should blog about that!" while I'm carrying on my day. I promise I'll post more photos of my apartment as it starts looking cute. I'm very particular about who I will invite over and who I'll send photos to. As it starts looking up to par I'll show more of it, but for now, I've got some things to hang on the walls, and some rugs, curtains, and pillows to purchase. I will tell you this, my room will be looking brilliant before anything else though, it is my top priority.

I have honestly had the strangest songs stuck in my head lately. It's like a medley of incredibly random songs pushed into one continuous lyric. It goes a little something like this "I've got hoessss, in different area codes...area codes..hooooooes...just around the riverbennnnd...I look once more...from this moment, i will love youuu until the endddd of tiiiime, take me home tonighttttt...ohhhh heaven is a place on earth... hoesss..." And I think that's about it. It's kind of fun, and it doesn't get old like it does when you only have one song stuck in your head. But I'll just say, the hoes in different area codes repeats itself a lot throughout that lyric. I'm not sure why, it just dominates over Pocahontas and Shania and the rest of the gang. Typical Ludacris.

todd.

2011-08-10T23:26:00.001-06:00

Hello, it's me. I've thought about us for a long long time. Maybe I think to much but..I'll stop there. Anyway. It's been an unacceptable amount of time since my last post, however, you've got to cut me some slack! I just moved into a new place, and let me say.. it's a lot of work! I've been here for almost two weeks now, and I am slowly settling in. I've realized a lot about myself since the move. Things like how much I really miss and love my family. Before I would jump at the chance to have the house to myself while they went and did fun family things. Now I think I'd jump at the chance to hang out with them! I also realized how much I take after my mom, in ways that I never even realized! She is such a funny girl. I say I lot of the things she says, and I prefer to cook things exactly the way she does, in hopes that it will taste exactly the same as hers. I also find that I cannot not have at least some makeup on. That is one thing I clearly remember about my mom from when I was younger, even if she wasn't going anywhere, she always did her makeup. What if someone comes over? Huh? Then what? Something else I noticed is how much I like to have my things to myself. Such as towels and products. Having my own shelf for my things in the bathroom is essential, yadda yadda yadda. It has also brought out a lot of my interior decorating preferences. I never really knew what style I would actually decide to decorate my house upon moving out. Now I know. My new room is very eclectic. Vintage furniture from my grandparents, various colors, funky art, beaded lamps, candles, lots of interesting books. My closet is very well organized according to color and style and I'd like to think that the rack of all black clothing next to my bed looks good and fine (even though it looks kind of silly). I chose to bring all of my clothes with me, despite having a very small closet, because I am the overpacking type. When going on vacation I always bring those "if I don't bring this, I'll end up wanting it" items. Well, when I moved out, I brought all of those and more. My closet is brimming with beautiful clothes for every season, winter, spring, summer, or fall. All you have to do is call.

Moving on, now that I have rent to pay, my ability to shop as much as I had before has become quite limited. Moment of silence....thank you. I'm quite saddened but such a loss, what disdain I've been feeling. I do believe that I'll make it work though. I always do. Hey hey now...my birthday is in a little over a month...I'll go ahead and do a wish list post tomorrow so that you can all start saving your money to purchase me some beautiful things. You know I have a list a mile long and then some. Time for bed. Bonne nuit!

the time has come.

2011-07-25T01:37:00.004-06:00

It's crazy to think that I was so anxious to move out upon my graduating from High School, and finally, three years later it's all happening. I started moving out of my house today and into an apartment with my friend Ashlyn. It's such an exciting change, yet I can't help but be sad! I was so spoiled at home and I have no real reason to leave, other than this simple fact: it's time to grow up and experience real independence.

Today it has become quite clear that I cannot handle too much change at once. I need to focus on one thing at a time. For instance, my mom gave me a purse today because the one I've been using broke (I loved it so much that I improvised with a safety pin for the last four months). Anyway, I switched everything over, only to change it all back moments later. For some reason it was just too much for me to handle! I know this will all blow over fairly quickly, once I get all my things in order and my room is looking beautiful and cozy, that is. For now, I've warned those who must deal with me that I am avoiding tears, however, I feel they are inevitable. I'm a child, just let me be for a bit... I'll grow up in a couple of weeks. For now, I'll just make a playlist of songs that include the word "home". You know I love making playlists. I MISS CRICKET ALEADY!

XX JR

memories that won't fade.

2011-07-20T23:15:00.003-06:00

I had a wonderful dream last night. It was reality, in a dream; the past coming back. Me, strolling down the Champs-Élysées in my beautiful heels, clicking against the pavement. The wind was making my hair swirl in my face, and when I squinted my eyes, the twinkle lights on the trees looked like diamonds. As I waited to cross the road, a man in a perfectly pressed suit said "tu es belle", looked closely at me, and smiled as he walked away. I crossed the road.

Suddenly I walk my way into New York, meatpacking district, dining at the Spice Market. I'm conversing with great company, enjoying the atmosphere. I look up, a man walks down the stairs and despite catching my stare, I do not look away. Moments later he disappears, and returns only to sit at he bar, a mere five feet away. We exchanged many glances in each others direction. And after some time, he proceeds up the stairs. My heart sinks, but ah, what is this.. he turns around just before he reaches the top, looks at me, and motions for me to come with. My heart was beating so fast, and as I was about to rise from my seat, suddenly a phone, with a picture of a child is in my face.. blocking my view. I respond quickly and push the phone away, only to find he was no longer on the staircase. After a quick browse upstairs, we catch a cab, and I stumble on the cobblestone road despite my lack of heels. I turn to look back, and I'll be damned if I didn't see him standing in the road. We kept driving.

I woke up feeling very unsettled this morning, and the only thing that came to my mind was a quote, "this could be the memory of a past love from the collective unconscious". Thank you Almost Famous, for defining two moments that haunt me each and every night, for unknown reasons. Goodnight. xx

may it be.

2011-07-18T23:46:00.006-06:00

Everyone is so down and out about the Harry Potter movies being over, but trust me, I know how you feel. Now I've only seen two HP movies, but be that as it may, I truly feel your pain. I felt that way once too. The day the Lord of the Rings trilogy came to an end, I was heartbroken. In fact, I may have even shed a tear. I distinctly remember laying on my bedroom floor, playing this song, and thinking "what now?!". Let it be. And yes, I do realize all of my photos are of Legolas, but can you blame me? I think not.

XX JR

made you look.

2011-07-12T23:56:00.000-06:00

Why hello. Welcome to my blog that I post on every so often, about things of very little importance. Today, I have nothing of interest to say. So keep calm, listen to some tunes, and carry on. I've got a bed that needs to be slept in.

XX JR

renegade.

2011-07-07T23:02:00.003-06:00

So tonight, I decided to have a jump on the trampoline, as I do daily. It happened to be raining and I was like, big deal, keep on jumpin'. Well I had my headphones in, just jamming out to some Joan Jett, being a spaz. It was dark out, and I didn't notice that the neighbor kids were out jumping on their tramp as well. Needless to say it took me a few twists and jumps and leaps to realize I was being watched, and upon my noticing... I continued to jump like a crazy person. Who cares. Big whoop. They just jumped right along with me. Let's just say it was a lot more fun jumping when you have company just over the fence.

Following my jump I proceeded to take Cricket for a ride in the car on the exact route we would have gone on, on our walk. I felt guilty for not walking her two nights in a row, but I think she liked the ride in the car just as much. I kind of owe her for waking me up this morning when I forgot to set my alarm. It's like she just knew the exact time I needed to be up for work.. crazy, man. Anyway I'm off to bear lake for the weekend bitches. LATER.

XX JR

it's raining men.

2011-07-06T21:54:00.005-06:00

Nothing is better than a classy man who knows how to dress well. These are some shots of some incredibly dashing men. I will force whoever I marry, to dress this well. Prepare yourselves.

These first shots of this beautiful silver fox, Nick Wooster, are my favorites. He has my stylish heart.

OKAY - Take a moment and just look at this photo above. Evaluate the man on the right's outfit with me. The colors of his suit, the button up, the tie with it's embroidered 7, all come together wonderfully. But let's look deeper. He contrasts with his shoes and socks which manage to pull in his sunglasses. Not only does it attract you to the sunglasses, but his bracelets... he accessorizes like no man I know. A little lower, you notice he's got a chain happening. How does he pull this outfit off so exquisitely all while eating an ice cream cone and, in such a stance! Europeans, man. I LOVE THEM.

XX JR

topshop 4 eva.

2011-07-02T12:42:00.003-06:00

The new Topshop Fall/Winter collection has been revealed and I'm having a mini heart attack. I love Topshop, aside from Spanish Moss it's probably one of my favorite places to shop. These are my favorite looks from the collection, and let me tell you. I WILL have the coat in the first photo, even if it's the last thing I do.

XX JR

WILD CHILD FULL OF GRACE

2011-07-01T23:59:00.001-06:00

I'm liking my tumblr more and more these days... I post good music. And good pictures. If you like my blogspot, you'll love my tumblr.

Go on and and love it already: http://evildictatoroftaste9.tumblr.com

XX JR

gold dust woman.

2011-06-29T19:20:00.007-06:00

Oh, hello there. I'm just here to tell you about my very interesting life as of late. Interesting in the sense that I've encountered a few very odd individuals in the last few days. Let me just tell you, I feel like some kind of mythical creature because of the things these people have said to me. First, a woman in a wheelchair, who had the dreadful scent of cigarettes and other unfortunate things, all mixing together to smell like the streets of Vegas, thought I was a vampire. I am 97.8% sure this woman was on heavy drugs. She stopped me and in a very serious tone said "Ma'am, can I ask you a question..." so I hesitantly said yes.. "Are you a vampire?". Of course I laughed it off and didn't respond but when I looked back up she was staring at me in such a serious and unidentifiable expression that I had no choice but to ask if she was serious. She told me she was, and repeated her question so I quickly said NO! Then she asked if I had been in the Twilight films, and raved about how much she loved them. After telling her multiple times that in no way was I a vampire, nor was I in the Twilight films, she finally shook her head in disbelief and said "ma'am I do not believe you" and she scooted away quickly in her jazzy. I was left stunned, wondering if this was real life.

Second, I was helping a patient at work, a man who seemed not all there. Let me tell you, he was not on this planet. He was living in a world I wanted no part of. I was helping him with an appointment and we were waiting patiently to hear back from a therapist. After a while of waiting uncomfortably and impatiently, I finally said "I'm sure they will be calling any second". My nose itched, so I wiggled it the way she does on the show Bewitched (I do this often).. and instantly the phone rang,. The man looked at me, shocked, and walked away in a zombie like trance. Truthfully, I felt kind of magical in that moment. I didn't want to help him anyway.

And finally - today as I was sitting at the desk, just minding my own business, a man walked up and said "why hey ladies.." and raised his eyebrows in a very displeasing way. I could have sworn the last time I looked, I was alone... So I turned around to double check, and sure enough, I was the only one at the desk. I didn't really know how to respond so I just said "ahhh I'm alone! You must be seeing ghosts!" and giggled awkwardly, when really I should have said HEY MY FACE IS UP HERE YOU JERK. He just laughed and continued on his way. I hope I never see him again.

ANYWAY! Here are some photos of life as I know it from the last week or so. I haven't been taking many pictures lately - so unlike me..

XX JR

colors of the rainbow.

2011-06-24T23:36:00.003-06:00

I love Brad and his colorful suits. If only straight men would be so bold...

XX JR

he is just..

2011-06-16T23:43:00.003-06:00

PERFECT. I always have a French boyfriend on hand. It's been Baptiste for the last couple of years.. But, I have decided to retire the boy and find the man. The man being Gaspard Ulliel. UGH. Get a load.

XX JR

welcome to the show.

2011-06-15T23:59:00.000-06:00

I'm going through a bit of an awkward time. I've hit that point where I sort of need to figure out what I want to do with myself, or else I will continue to go on with this daily routine that I call my life...and I'll continue to feel this somewhat unsettling discontent. Trust me though, I'm working on getting out of it. Even in my social life I'm putting myself in situations that I wouldn't normally just jump into, and I'm forcing myself into new peoples lives. Yes, forcing. Tonight Ashlyn and I had a nice little adventure. We got airbrush tattoos, took pictures in a photo booth, and I shopped (I don't regret it for a second). Following our random moments at the mall we then took ourselves to Sam, and then to a carnival where Sam and Ashlyn proceeded to win fish; Melvin and Gertrude (Gertie). Sam and I claim Gertie as a love child and therefore she resides on my nightstand, in some tupperware. I do believe I'll try harder to find a nice bowl for her tomorrow. I was just too tired tonight. Bonsoir monde.

XX JR

to you and yours.

2011-06-14T22:58:00.004-06:00

A note to all the (non-related)men in my life.. past, present, and future:

WHY IS IT SO DIFFICULT TO JUST BE MY FRIEND?! In the event that I won't be your lover, you always then try to make my bff your new best girl friend, and brush me to the side. Good hell, this problem has haunted me my entire life. Will it ever end.

XX JR

and so on and so forth.

2011-06-13T23:03:00.000-06:00

XX JR

wildfox2011.

2011-06-12T23:59:00.000-06:00

The new Wildfox campaign is so Penny Lane it's making me insane. I love everything about it. Tell the world to buy me everything. I WANT TO BE PENNY LANE.

XX JR

lewks.

2011-06-06T23:12:00.010-06:00

Here are my favorite lewks from the MTV movie awards as well as the CFDA's. I know I've said this before.. but I admire people who take risks and pull it off confidently, not those who take risks in a frightening "I do what I want because I'm weird" kind of way. I love a bit of sparkle, some magical beaded detail, and even Kristen's pinned up Balmain is working for me. It's funny, because when I saw that dress walk down the runway, oddly enough I thought that was something she would pick to wear to an event. And what do you know, she did! I'm winning. Anyway, I think my two favorite looks from the CFDA's were Karolina's hooded sparkler and Leigh's new bangs. Her dress looks great too (the coloring is absolutely perfect for her) but I really love her with heavy bangs. Pre-tay lay-day. CIAO.

XX JR

where is my mind.

2011-06-01T22:05:00.004-06:00

I've been on a strange and uncomfortable streak. A streak of doing a lot of really random and unnecessary things that I wish I wouldn't do. Things like leaving my car running after I park, and walking a good 20 feet before realizing it. Or, after coming back out to my car at the end of an errand/work/whatever, I unlock my car door and then proceed to put my keys in my purse and still try to reverse. I've changed my nail color twice in the last three days, and I put my pants in my underwear drawer and my underwear in my closet. Clearly my mind is not where it needs to be right now, I'm never this much of an airhead and I'm incredibly annoyed with myself for doing these things more than once. Today, however, got better. Despite being tired from a 5am wakeup for work alarm, I managed to accomplish a lot today. I'm feeling a bit more like myself. I just wish I could quit thinking about one thing and realize what I mess I'm getting myself into. I don't see it happening though. I'm not exactly mad about it. GOODNIGHT.

XX JR

completely normal behavior.

2011-05-29T16:41:00.004-06:00

I have had possibly the most entertaining weekend of all the weekends that were had in the world. It was full of my favorite gay men, lots of dancing, an impromptu slumber party, and a plethora of wonderful people who I am happy to call the funnest group of friends in all of earth and the universe and so on and so forth. I'd like to let it be known that Ashlyn and I got no more than three hours of sleep last night - if that. We got up at maybe 8:30 and it was all uphill from there. We somehow began the greatest facebook conversation of all facebook conversations that are had between two individuals who are literally laying on a bed side by side. I'll let you see for yourself...following this conversation we proceeded to watch Coraline in 3D and now I am ready to hermit away in my room for the remainder of this super splendid Sunday. Good day I say!

XX JR

time awaits.

2011-05-25T23:09:00.000-06:00

WHAT

HAPPENING.

XX JR

irlynssiwtdy.

2011-05-23T23:31:00.006-06:00

I'm really missing my black hair today because I was able to do ALL BLACK EVERYTHING so much better than I can do it now. Maybe I'm mostly just missing my black hair because it cooperated with me, and would do whatever I wanted it to do. Whereas this lighter shade, as pretty as it is, won't do what I ask. It's indecisive and won't pick a side. It's curly and it's straight. It won't just stick to one. I need hair help! What do you want from me, hair?! WHAT!!?

XX JR

switch your hips and bat your eyes.

2011-05-23T00:33:00.015-06:00

This weekend was a lot of fun. I hung out with many people I didn't know, which I don't think I've done in a really long time..I've been stuck in my close circle for so long, it was a necessary adventure. I love making new friends. I also hung out with some of my favorites. Friday I ran around the city wearing some of my highest heels, not knowing I'd be walking quite the distance all night long. I got the occasional piggyback ride so it was okay (I hate piggyback rides, but painful desperation got the best of me). Saturday was especially fun, having dinner and walking to the park to sit in the sun, following a night of dancing and seeing some of my deeply missed friends from fashion week. I also went to another wedding in which I felt greatly overdressed for, only because it was a wedding in which some people wore jeans to the reception? I didn't know that was proper attire for a wedding! Made me a tad bit uncomfortable...but maybe that's just my daily dose of judgement for you. Apparently I'm good at that these days? Awww well! NIGHTIE!

XX JR

campagne française.

2011-05-19T23:22:00.007-06:00

While I may be a big time city girl, deep down I have this strange desire to live in the country. One of the prettiest places that has always stuck with me since I visited years and years ago, was Big Sky, Montana. I swear I'll go back, I think about it a lot. I also have every intention of taking a road trip through North Carolina/Kentucky/Tennessee/Virginia/Alabama/Georgia...et cetera. Who knows when I'll get around to doing so, however, I will see to it that I retire in the french countryside. Nothing would make me happier. The End.

XX JR

tears for fears.

2011-05-18T23:59:00.004-06:00

My mind is on a never ending sporadic spree and it won't shut down. How I miss my friends, how my sister moved farther away from me yet I see her more now than I did before and it's nice, I love fluffy pillows, Shania Twain is so great, I'm stressed, give me more work, let me sleep, what happened to my new chapstick, Hilary gets to see the McQueen exhibit, let me borrow that top, no you can't borrow my top, what color should I paint my nails, crap I forgot to clock out at work, I'm glad Cady texted me today, account number patient name diagnosis decreased function decreased strength increased pain. Now I'm just thinking about my work. Because I literally did like 75 charts today, my mind is clearly on overdrive.

Tonight on my way home I felt like I had the freeway all to myself. Pedal to the metal. I often forget that there is a speed limit when I am blessed with such an open road. Tonight especially. I had so much on my mind that I even missed my exit and just kept going and going. Sometimes I wish I would have kept going.

XX JR

in every direction.

2011-05-16T23:24:00.001-06:00

Here are a few photos of fun from my past week. This fun includes the Yelle concert, 7 hour hair appointments followed by bathtub chats and photo ops, a day for a dress, and a delicious s'mores donut. I've also included a playlist of songs that suit my fancy as of late. I hope you enjoy them! And again...I'll do the challenge later.

XX JR

"billion-dollar babes"

2011-05-10T20:03:00.007-06:00

It's Chanel time again. Who am I kidding, it's Chanel time all the time. Today we got to see Karl's Resort 2012 collection for Chanel. I completely forgot that it was today and when I woke up, I was such a happy girl. Needless to say I have had a marvelous day due to that cheerful wake up call from Mr. Lagerfeld. Here are a few looks I enjoyed from the collection, however, for my favorite photos of the guests from day-to-night, visit my tumblr.

XX JR

old habits die hard.

2011-05-09T19:44:00.006-06:00

Today a lot of random people pointed out a lot of random things about me. Apparently I run/walk/stand like a ballerina. Aka I generally stand in first position and if I take a step forward, it's usually brushing right through fifth position and into fourth. I realize that I am constantly pointing my toes, but after it was brought to my attention that I do these other things I felt a little self conscious and began to notice just how much I really do them. Hey, at least I'm graceful! Also, it seems that I often hum the song "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes" from Cinderella. I never realized this. It makes sense though because it is one of my favorite disney songs, and it's somehow always in my head. I never knew I was humming it for all to hear though. Lastly, I am often seen rubbing the tattoo on my elbow as if it were a genie in a bottle or something. I always knew that I did this, I do it because for some reason it is a comfortable position when I'm leaning on my desk, with my fist under my chin. And I'm probably thinking about how it needs to be touched up. Such strange habits I have developed over time. Anyway, I'm going to put on some sweats and go watch scary movies. Good day.

XX JR

for what it's worth.

2011-05-08T14:47:00.007-06:00

It has been such a lovely weekend. I got to spend some time with my beautiful friend Chelsea on her wedding day, she was such a pretty bride! While I myself have no desire to get married anytime soon, I truly love attending weddings. They are so magical. My love Devan even came with me and I got to spend the whole day with him which is quite rare since we both work so much. He is leaving me yet again to go record songs for his band's album this weekend, and while I will miss him, I am so excited for him because their new song is insane. It is still stuck in my head from the other day, I can't wait for the world to hear it! Anyway, maybe I'll continue on with my 30 day challenge tomorrow. I'm not sure why I can't do it consistently each day but I'm not too worried about it. I hope everyone had a wonderful mothers day!

XX JR

throw some glitter, make it rain.

2011-05-05T23:15:00.005-06:00

I have discovered something that truly makes my skin crawl. This is quite possibly the strangest discovery I have ever made, I must say. I can handle gory shoot em and cut em up movies or even just playing the scenario game with Ashlyn (the scenario game is basically would you rather, for instance: you have to either be in a pit of dead bees that can still sting you, or a pit of live spiders...that one seems to be our toughest question oddly enough). We come up with some pretty uncomfortable situations...so the fact that this new discovery bothers me as much as it does, is outrageous. WHITE STRAWBERRIES. Please just google them. I don't know why the crap they make me so squeamish but I can't get the image out of my head and it's really messing with my mind. I try to sleep but the minute I shut my eyes it's the mother effing white strawberries. Heaven help me. Another thing that really gets me worked up, oh does it ever... is this dilemma: So, you're working out, the lady yells "FIVE MORE! PUSH IT!" and you're all geared up like yes I can do it! Then she gets talking about something else..and she forgets she told you only five more left...and she keeps going, then you're swearing up a storm as you keep pulsing your leg up and up just cursing her name as you push yourself to keep going. Seriously don't tell me I only have to do five more and then forget. I think that is why my whole right side is stronger than my left. I realized tonight while working out that Tracy Anderson does this like 3 different times in my workout. Really rude, Tracy, tricking me. Anyway, aside from my two complaints I am a very happy girl, today was a beautiful day and I am so happy SPRING has finally arrived!

XX JR

doutzen.

2011-05-03T23:56:00.005-06:00

SOOOO. Last night was the Met Gala as we all know, or should know, and if you don't know...I have no words for you. Anyway, normally I'd lay it all out for you and tell you who my top favorites were and who looked like a fool. However, today I'm just going to give you one, because I think she looked incredibly classy and just flat out magnificent. Doutzen Kroes. She is a winner in that red Giambattista Valli.

XX JR

nineteen ninety never.

2011-05-01T17:39:00.005-06:00

I'm having a bit of a love affair with the 90's these days. I don't quite know why, maybe it's because I have been listening to Nirvana and watching a lot of Cruel Intention/Fear/Clueless aka typical teen movies. A lot of people think that the 90's were horrible and that the music and fashion was bad and blah blah blah. I think they were quite brilliant. So take that and do what you will with it.

XX JR

castles in the snow.

2011-04-29T18:24:00.004-06:00

I spent my week doing the following:

1. Working

2. Celebrating Devan's birthday

3. Not sleeping

Literally that sums it up. When I was at work I was generally just a big grumpy mess, today especially. I had a half hour break and as I was sitting in the cafe pretending I didn't have to go back to work I literally was so annoyed with a co-worker that tried to sit down and chat with me. So annoyed in fact that I told him to go away and when he laughed I just stared back with a look of pure evil. He left. I'll be back to my non-grump status tomorrow after I sleep for 20384 hours! I watched everything royal wedding today and it literally gave me butterflies. She is the prettiest thing and her waist is just tiny. What a dream. Anyway, Devan's birthday was a sweet success. And now he is in Vegas celebrating some more, doing some stuff for the band and going to see his boyfriend in concert (John Mayer). I've got to go get myself up and going for a night full of fun now. CIAO.

XX JR

DIX.

2011-04-25T19:59:00.020-06:00

Day Ten: Your favorite bands. I've put this question off for a while now...I thought I'd never narrow it down because I have so many favorite bands! However the more I got to thinking, I came to a realization. For someone to claim that an artist is their "favorite" they have to absolutely LOVE at least 97% of their music. It can't be just one or two songs. You've literally got to be so dedicated that you crave their next release like it's an addiction. Because really for me, music is an addiction. So believe it or not, here is my list narrowed down to my true addictions:

1. Ellie Goulding - Little bit obsessed with her, i'll admit. My boyf even recently downloaded her album so that when we are in his car I can listen to her. I've never felt so loved!

Favorite Ellie song is "Lights". For some reason it gives me chills.

2. Carolina Liar - Their entire debut album can be played from start to finish without me ever having the desire to skip a song. Can't wait for their new stuff this summer!

Favorite Carolina song is "Something To Die For".

3. The Strokes - I'm a diehard Julian Casablancas lover. He literally gives me butterflies and their music is plain genius. Absolutely love them.

Favorite song is "Machu Picchu", forever on repeat.

4. The Doors - Jim Morrison was such a creative, crazy, sexy, and incredible man. I'm so sad he had to die so young. "Wild child full of grace...savior of the human race."

Favorite song is "Maggie M'Gill".

5. I Blame Coco - There is something about Coco Sumner that is incredibly attractive. She's got the androgynous look that I love. Her music never fails to put me into the greatest mood of all time.

Favorite song is "Selfmachine".

6. The Kooks - I have a thing for artists from the UK. And I tell you what, I will see them perform before I die. I am absolutely head over heels for this band.

Favorite song is "Sway".

7. Rooney - Another band that consistently makes music that is pleasing to my ears. I love their west coast vibe.

Favorite song is "Popstars".

8. The Pretty Reckless - Let's face it - the girl can rock. If I were ever fronting a rock band it would be music similar to this. Their album gets me pumped.

Favorite song is "My Medicine".

9. Kaskade - I think I've got every song he has ever made. Whenever I'm in New York I've got Kaskade coming out my headphones because it really sets the tone for me while I'm there.

Favorite song is "Human Reactor".

10. Fleetwood Mac - I grew up listening to them because of my dad, and still to this day I enjoy watching the dvd he has of them in concert. Stevie Nicks will forever be one of my idols.

Favorite song is "Gold Dust Woman" or "Bleed To Love Her".

11. Led Zeppelin - Robert Plant is such a babe. I am so grateful that he is still alive and making music for me to enjoy. Anyone who doesn't like Led Zeppelin is a fool.

Favorite song is "When the Levee Breaks" or "Going To California".

XX JR

home again.

2011-04-24T11:46:00.005-06:00

What a wonderful and very necessary getaway Ashlyn and I had this weekend. We were happy Brian could tag along and enjoy the heat with us! I think we laughed more than we've laughed in our entire lives on this trip, it was that much fun. I'm lucky to have a friend like Ashlyn, I don't think I've ever been so close to anyone ever and I don't expect to ever have to replace her! For now, I think I need a nice little nap with my puppy.

XX JR

julian.

2011-04-20T16:00:00.003-06:00

I have been absent lately and for that I apologize. Not that it is needed.. I've been a busy body these days. Hilary and I went to the Fashion Show the community college puts on each year (generally we go because it gives us a good laugh), but this year my sweet Mikenna was modeling so it gave me a reason to go and support. Literally, every year I consider doing the fashion program there just to show those people what is up. It's kind of sad, but they try so you have to give them a fist pump (not Jersey Shore style) for that. Anyway, I'm pushing 40 hour work weeks all through the end of this month and May as well so that will be FUN FUN FUN! Money money money, must be funny, in a rich mans worllllld. I love Mamma Mia. Anyway, I tend to keep up on tumblr more than anything because it's simple and doesn't require a lot of thought...however, I cannot bring myself to quit this blog. I love it, I do. So tomorrow before I take off on a weekend getaway to le desert, I will complete the next portion of my challenge. For now, just continue to enjoy my sporadic thoughts and mumblings...I must go see my boyf off before he leaves to LA. He is going to be a big rockstar before I know it and then he'll be onto celebrity babes such as Minka Kelly..

this post is nice.

2011-04-13T23:38:00.006-06:00

Today was a nice day. Juuuust real nice. Woke up, went to lunch with my parents and had a very enjoyable time. Came home and tumbled a little before heading to work. My entire shift I worked all by my lonesome and normally I would absolutely love that but I was incredibly bored sitting back there by myself, unable to text or surf the internet or keep myself busy with my normal tasks. However it was a nice change of pace, and it made for a non-stressful environment which is rare at my work these days. Anyway, I came home and my mom had made one of my favorite meals and it was literally coming out of the oven as I walked through the door. She even dipped spring oreos in white chocolate for a treat. What a freaking delight. Of course I got in a nice workout and such and now I am thinking about sleep. Which sounds real real nice right about now. Need I say nice again? I think not. Wait, here are some photos from that Fresh shoot I did last week, they are just fun behind the scenes ones but hey, they sure are nice.

XX JR

NEUF.

2011-04-13T00:30:00.005-06:00

Day Nine: Are you a fitness guru or a couch potato?

My answer: BOTH. I love to sit in front of the TV for hours and that is exactly what I plan on doing tomorrow...after I work out. I had the greatest workout tonight after coming home from hanging out with friends. Went to dinner with Ashlyn and a dear old friend of mine, Michael Sandberg (hi Michael!). Seriously, funniest guy on earth. Anyway, came home at about 11 and for some reason upon turning on the new Britney album got the urge to work my butt off, literally. Best workout album ever. I worked out for about 40 minutes until I said, okay...let's blog. Now I'm just plain tired. I do intend to look like this photo of Gisele by summer. IT WILL HAPPEN. GOODNIGHT.

XX JR

HUIT.

2011-04-12T01:20:00.005-06:00

I've realized something this evening on my quest for new music (happens multiple times a week, this quest). Any band that sounds like Rooney, Carolina Liar, THE KOOKS, or Kings Of Leon = I am a fan. I've found some good stuff tonight and I am going to be happy with my selection for at least three more days until I've got to go on the hunt again. My new favorite find, Pet Lions. Happy tunes. Anyway, I was just thinking randomly about how funny parents can be sometimes. I just got a wiff of something sweet and vanilla-y and faintly remembered how my dad came into my room this morning while I was still sleeping and said "It smells like oreo's in here!" and walked out. I half expected to go upstairs and find him eating oreo's he was so excited when he left my room. Then just the other day my mom was dropping jokes and random comments and leaned over to me and whispered "I'm on one today..wahahaaaa". I have funny parents, despite me always telling them they aren't funny..

Day Eight: A picture of something that makes you happy - this ray of sunshine, doing what he does best. Playing a show at the Viper Room in LA next week with his band and again in June...he'll be leaving to go on tour no doubt and I am so happy for him despite me wanting to squeeze him to death at the thought of him being gone for so long.

XX JR

SEPT.

2011-04-10T23:59:00.005-06:00

Finally saw Sucker Punch this weekend and I was not disappointed. Freaking love that movie, and the soundtrack is even better. I would not object to seeing it many more times. Anyway, onto day seven: a picture of you and your friends.

Instead of posting one of me and all my favorites, I'm choosing to post a few random ones of me and my Ashlyn from our Sunday evening.

XX JR

take me to wonderland.

2011-04-09T23:51:00.002-06:00

I'm a big fan of Natalia Kills, and upon seeing her music video for Zombie I literally fell in love with her. Well, while in New York I got to work with Chad Wilson who is now one of my very favorite people on earth, and discovered he worked on Zombie! He recently shared her newest one with me and of course, I haven't been able to stop watching it since. I feel very lucky to be friends with a guy who gets to be a part of such creativity. I heart Chad. Peek his tumblr here: http://williamcharles.tumblr.com/

XX JR

SIX.

2011-04-07T01:28:00.005-06:00

Sixth day of the challenge: A baby photo of yourself.

Well, I do not have any super baby photos of myself on this macbook that is professional of mine. However, I do have a real cute one of me on a swing. So take it and love it for all that it is worth. TODAY WAS GREAT. Goodnight.

XX JR

delay.

2011-04-05T22:42:00.009-06:00

Today was a splendid day. Despite being up at 5am for work, I made do with what energy I had. I was part of a photo shoot for a clothing store called FRESH, which turned out to be quite the adventure. Ashlyn, Zoe, and myself, along with the nice looking men involved, had too much of a good time and by the end of the day I think we were all a bit exhausted. I was happy to be able to visit some friends that are in town from New York before I made it home for the night. How I have missed them! Anyway, I'm too tired to perform a challenge aka answer any tough questions for the night. Tomorrow..probably.

XX JR

brief break.

2011-04-05T00:56:00.003-06:00

I'm taking a moment away from the challenge of all challenges and having a musical moment. In high school I was a big fan of this band, Porcelain And The Tramps. Well, I get on iTunes today to skim over new music Tuesday's selections and what do I find...PORCELAIN BLACK. Can't say I'm mad..can't say I hate it...can't say I'm not listening to it now. She's a bit of a kook but I can't get enough of her raspy voice. She is a bit of a badass. Item number one is the old Porcelain, and two, the new. Enjoy.

XX JR

CINQ.

2011-04-03T14:27:00.010-06:00

Day Five: Five things you are addicted to at the moment.

1. O.N.E flavored coconut water. It all began at fashion week, this was basically all I drank, and I became addicted. It's one of my favorite beverages now.

2. Colorful hair. My boss has given me the OK to put blue in my hair this summer...so I've begun the lightening of the hair process. Expect my hair to look something like this early this summer.

3. Candles. I always light one when I'm in my room, and it instantly makes your time alone more pleasant.

4. Tumblr. I love the photos that people post, it gives me so many ideas for so many things. I can't keep up!

5. Tattoos. If it were up to me I'd probably look like Erin Wasson or Freja Beha. I'm just trying to keep it under control for the sake of my parents. I love the look of a bunch of little tattoos, I always have.

XX JR

QUATRE.

2011-04-02T16:49:00.004-06:00

Day Four: Five songs you are addicted to at the moment.

At the moment, I'm addicted to a lot of songs. So to narrow it down to five seems difficult. But somehow it took me no more than 3 minutes. Here they are:

1. Sweet Emotion by Aerosmith

2. Contact (Format Remix) by Brigitte Bardot

3. He About To Lose Me by Britney Spears

4. Granda by Emilio de Benito

5. Miles Away (Morgan Page Remix) by Madonna

XX JR

TROIS.

2011-03-31T23:48:00.006-06:00

Day three: Your favorite television program.

Seriously...I highly enjoy TV. I'm a huge Gossip Girl fan and I obviously love SATC. I watch old episodes of The OC and Dream of Jeannie. Not to mention Southpark and the great Summer Heights High.

HOWEVER.

My two favorite television shows at the moment happen to be the absolute funniest shows I have ever seen. One being Perfect Couples. Two being Raising Hope. Go watch them on Hulu riiiight now now now. Start from ep one and if you don't laugh I will gladly let you dead leg me once or twice, but if you don't laugh...I will doubt that you have any sense of humor at all.

XX JR

DEUX.

2011-03-30T23:31:00.001-06:00

On to the next one. Day Two: Five things you did today.

1. I took an incredibly long shower. I can't not take long showers. Impossible.

2. Turned on Yelle and literally danced around like a fool. My hair dried so much faster today because of it! And anyway you can't not dance when Yelle is on. Go on, try.

3. Discovered the sweet deliciousness of Tomato and Basil Wheat Thins. DELIGHTFUL.

4. Weekly girls night with Ashlyn, Kenna, and Caitlyn. We are the quintessential Sex and The City quad. People are often shocked at the limits we push our friendship to. It's unreal and we love each other more than any group of friends should be allowed to love.

5. Hit Devan in the sternum. I don't know why but my fist is just constantly wanting to punch him in the chest. Out of love. He can handle it.

XX JR

just go with it.

2011-03-29T22:24:00.013-06:00

Here. We. Go. The thirty day challenge of a lifetime. Spilling facts about myself left and right. Let it begin.

Day one: A recent photo of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself.

Fact one: I belong in the mid 60's early 70's.

Fact two: I think Justin Bieber is fantastic, okay? Deal with it.

Fact three: Made up baby names piss me off. Caitley. Tichelle. Braydia. And most definitely, Seraphina. Basically if you've pushed two names into one, your poor child..

Fact four: If you think I didn't notice something, I promise you I did. Nothing gets past me.

Fact five: I broke my elbow and my tailbone. Both equally painful.

Fact six: I love carbs. Baked chips are my favorite. Bread, pasta, yum.

Fact seven: My favorite word is conundrum. I find excuses to use it.

Fact eight: I hibernate. My room is my haven and I could stay in it all day.

Fact nine: Nine is my favorite number, it comes after eight. Eight represents infinity..coming after something that never ends is as mysterious as it gets.

Fact ten: I have four tattoos, all very small. I want more small tattoos. My parents want zero.

Fact eleven: All throughout Jr. High I was determined to either A. win an Oscar or B. become a pro surfer. Go ahead, laugh.

Fact twelve: I met Adam Brody, we hugged.

Fact thirteen: I love cemeteries. They are haunting and I like creepy things.

Fact fourteen: Glittery things distract me easily.

Fact fifteen: Baby, I'm bad news.

XX JR

an industry of cool.

2011-03-28T23:13:00.005-06:00

I love nights when you get into bed and feel so accomplished. I slept in, got to work perfectly on time, and completed every single thing I had on my list of to-do's. So pleased right now. I've recently decided that since I have been at such a loss as to what I should blog about, I'm going to take up doing one of those stupid "30 day challenge" things. At first I really did find them to be stupid, however, I'm quite entertained by others who have been doing it. The only thing is, I think I may just pick and choose what questions I want to do. Whatever, I do what I want! Anyway, two final points for tonight: Britney Spears' new album = BIG FAN. And lastly, new photos from my time in NY at fashion week have surfaced. Enjoy.

XX JR

I got the medicine that everybody wants.

2011-03-25T16:52:00.008-06:00

On any given day, I could have at least 7 post it notes folded up into little squares stashed in my pocket. Once I remember I put them in my pocket, I move them to my purse, and then proceed to forget about them. A good majority of the notes I write down are thoughts that I don't want to forget while I'm busy working, lists of things I need to buy, names of songs, or even things like the one I found today that said "holy crap that woman is" "Scent new find" and "Brad Pitt", what are these incomplete thoughts?! Is it pathetic that I know exactly what I was thinking just by re-reading these simple phrases? Is it pathetic that typing is more fun when I'm wearing glittery nail polish? I think not.. I'm a complex girl but the simplest of things can make me so full of joy. Hap hap happy Friday.

XX JR