Ups and downs are the way of life, huh? The good news is that both are inevitable. So even when you’re down in a valley, you can be sure that something good will happen again. [It will.]
This week has been full of beautiful things, for the most part. I went to Artscape, which was a blast. I got to dance in two flash mobs, go pantsless as a political statement, and get my groove on to Galactic playing live. The theme this year was movement, and one of my favorite installations was just this little patch of grass that was full of pinwheels, twirling in the wind. It made my heart feel full.
I got to go to a stand up show and laugh my butt off. We partied with some of the comics after the show, and I’m really proud of my friend, Sara, for getting out there and being funny! In addition to the Artscape festival, I also got to go to a carnival in Westminster. I played the duck pond game and won a tinsel baton, rode on the Ferris Wheel, ate cotton candy, and saw some really beautiful rides. I feel like not enough things are shaped like candy in every day life.
Extra Sparkle: new bras and underwear
the way my new curtains transformed my room
strangers coming up to me at bars to compliment my dancing
the weird and delicious crust Pizza Hut is using
going to a WaWa in Westminster at 4 am with no one there, and enjoying the serene parking lot
getting matching 90’s outfits with Ashley
dancing on stage at the gay bar
ridiculous photoshoots with friends
running into friends from high school
a burger with fried mac and cheese on it
taking a tour of a Victorian art school
covering Charlotte’s trunk in “I love my ___” [insert dog breed] magnets for her birthday
opening beautiful packages from friends
helping Ashley move her cat, Neko, from her parents’ to her house
this conversation: Me: “Why are my eyes watering?” Ash: “You have guacamole in your eye.”
being able to send gifs via text
riding in carts, laying on display beds, and speaking loudly about straws in Big Lots
the way my friends and I play “Marco Polo” when we’re lost in any store
being able to pick myself back up
beautiful gift bags
Brad Pitt’s character in “Snatch”
approaching my one year anniversary of starting my business
your reactions to my Glitter Goggles post
singing songs in an environment that makes them literal
setting my standards higher
We’ve been partying pretty hard this summer. Sometimes you need a power nap in between adventures. Sending love your way!
PS – Looking for some more inspiration? Check out my Pinterest board.
Pinwheels! I feel like putting one in my hair when I’m riding my bike, next time.
Yes! Please do that!!