(Scenes from on the road to vacation.) Summer is flying by–but I say that every year, don’t I? June was a blast. I turned 27, went on vacation and practiced figure drawing. July is going to start off with a bang when we have company for the Fourth and I am so excited! The topContinue reading “end of the month review: june”
Monthly Archives: June 2014
snapshots
I have been doing a lot of drawing/painting practice (follow along with #raesdrawings), hanging out with #fatcat, watching the original Star Wars movies, and a little bit of exploring around Lake Michigan and Chicago. It’s been a busy summer already and summer just officially started. We’re going on our annual family vacation this week andContinue reading “snapshots”
to rise again at a decent hour
There is something wrong with Paul C. O’Rourke. It’s not just his frenetic need to tape (on VHS) and watch (except for the sixth inning) every single Red Sox game. And it’s not just in the way he talks about his relationships–always a little too in love, a little too obsessed. The way he set up his dental practiceContinue reading “to rise again at a decent hour”
to do lists of the semi-adult: episode 3
In the third episode of the To Do Lists of the Semi-Adult podcast, Jewels and I talk about our summer plans. On her blog this summer, Jewels is hosting a craft summer camp and book club, and you can participate on her blog, Twitter, and Instagram. I’m taking a fashion illustration class, and I’ve been sharing my drawings on Instagram. InContinue reading “to do lists of the semi-adult: episode 3”
27
It’s my birthday today. I’m having a hard time with 27–it just sounds so much *older* than 26. It has been a very eventful year, to say the least. I’m in a new apartment in a new city. I had new challenges, like telling #fatcat we were moving and knitting a new stitch for a baby blanket. JustContinue reading “27”
authority (embroidery no. 22)
Earlier this year, I read Jeff VanderMeer’s creepy and haunting Annihilation, about an expedition into a terrifying and mysterious wilderness known as Area X. Authority (kindle here) continues the story, but from the perspective of Control, a government official recently transferred to clean up the mess at the Southern Reach after the expedition in Annihilation. ControlContinue reading “authority (embroidery no. 22)”
fashion illustration class
I am taking a drawing class. A fashion illustration class, if you want to be specific. I’m really enjoying it! I feel like drawing is a great way to communicate, especially when I’m thinking of clothes people could wear or rooms they could live in. I’m really excited to get some classes in and practice, practice, practice. WeContinue reading “fashion illustration class”
easy outfit friday: summer dress
It’s summertime! I know, it felt like it would never come. We have casual Fridays in my new office. It was easy to be casual when the temperatures were crisp–I’d just wear jeans and a nice top. Now that it’s getting hot, I’ve been turning to some bright summer dresses. The light flowiness of thisContinue reading “easy outfit friday: summer dress”
to do lists of the semi-adult: episode 2
It’s episode 2! In this episode, Jewels and I talk a lot about party planning. Jewels just hosted an amazing brunch and I am hoping to have a birthday/housewarming party soon. Joy the Baker’s jello shots provided drink inspiration, as did ideas for sangria. Jewels talked about her amazing tres leches cake, which she made for her birthdayContinue reading “to do lists of the semi-adult: episode 2”