My Break As Told By Instagram

First day back in NYC after a lovely break! 1) My brother on Christmas morning wearing my awesome lavender fox fur head wrap 2) Me & my BFF Gina 3) Me & Christian 4) Me & my brothers on Christmas 2010 5) Me & Gina in the open space by her house in Golden, CO 6) Mona's in downtown Denver--highly recommended 7) Gina's baby Christmas tree 8) My family's dog Simba 9) Snow-covered mountain side 10) Friends outside Bar Bar in downtown Denver 11) Driving into the mountains on a snowy day 12) My brother looking snazzy 13) Chad's laser-visioned cat Apollo 14) My bro and a Christmas tree with giant googly eyes in Lacrosse, Wisconsin 15) Gina being excited 16) Gina outside Beaujo's Pizza in Idaho Springs, CO

I pictured myself in a Denver bar that night...

I'm going to Colorado on Sunday before going home for Christmas, and I cannot express my excitement. I'm pretty sure my brain is preparing for the amount of excitement about to ensue by making me unusually sad this week. It's worth it. These are pictures from the last time I was in Colorado in the winter. I can't wait to get out of New York for a while, see my best friend in the whole world, and finally eat some decent Mexican food.

My Fall As Told By Instagram

Summing up my fall:
Learning to knit, me & my cousin's collaboration on our Jack o' Lantern and our friendship rings, the first snow of the season, apples at the farmer's market, our backyard fire pit, love in Dumbo, and hanging out with friends.

Newfound Appreciation for Amelia Earhart

Miss Earhart Buys Sports Plane

Unidentified artist

Photograph, August 29, 192

The National Portrait Gallery had a great exhibition on Amelia Earhart. I've always liked her, ever since I did a report on her in sixth grade, even though I don't remember anything about her. I still have the pilot hat I wore, though. The museum had a letter she wrote to her husband right before she married him on display, and it made me realize what a badass she was. The letter expressed her apprehension towards marriage and how flying will always be her first love, which makes her the ultimate feminist.

Etsy Gift Guide

 

1. For the Raunchy Jokster: Pin Cup Beer Mug by JeezVanilla

2. For the Green Thumb Dinosaur Lover: Dinosaur Planter with Air Plant by boygirltees

3. For the Fur Friendly Fashionista: Peach Fox Fur Earmuffs by SimplyFurs

4. For the DIY-Obsessed Cheesemonger: Brie Cheese Making Kit by makecheese

5. For the Non-English Major Nerd: Caffeine Molecule Coffee Mug by DailyGrinder

6. For the Snazzy Art Student: Pompeii Bow Tie by SuperAwesomeBowties

7. For the Californian in New York: Soopascarf in Burgundy by Yokoo

8. For the Plan-Aheaders: Wall Calendar 2013 by FormbyStina

For even more ideas check out my Etsy treasury!