my favorite things

Moving to Australia is only about 2 months away! I have been starting to mentally pack things for the move in my head, and these are a few things I decided that I cannot live without and will definitely be going in my bag. (I feel like this is a little bit like the sections in SkyMagazine when celebrities say what they can't fly without... except less fashionable.)


1. Etsy.com crystal camera necklace. Etsy is a great resource for locally made products, you can even start your very own store on the site! 2. Yellow Uncalendar planner decorated with old business cards and polaroids. I love decorating with left over photographs! It keeps me on track and sane. 3. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Digital Camera with HD Video. I carry it everywhere, it's great for video, and I love the macro option. 4. Bare Minerals lightweight powder makeup. Seriously the only make up that has ever healed my acne, not caused it. 5. Moo.com half size business cards. Absolutely the most handy, original business cards you can find. (Also available with recycled paper!) 6. "A Summer's Day" by Joel Meyerowitz. Inspirational and beautiful, it makes me think of lazy summer days. I want my summer to feel just like his photographs. 7. iPod Shuffle in Green. I never really liked walking around with ear buds in, but the shuffle is tiny and perfect for walking from one part of town to the other. It's also really amazing for working out because of it's so little. My favorite things to listen to are This American Life or Ingrid Michaelson. 8. Twister, the movie. I honestly watch this movie at least 2 times a week. It's epic. 9. Organic extra virgin olive oil. Perfect for moisturizing ANYWHERE. No, really... lips, elbows, legs, face, hair, anything! 10. Duluth Pack purse, perfect for carrying everything including cameras. 11. Melatonin herbal sleep aid, perfect for jet lag and sleepless nights, won't leave you drowsy in the morning. 12. La mer watches, classic, functional and available in every color imaginable! (Not vegan, but still adorable!)


There, you know a little more about me. What are your favorite things?


My test is still tomorrow... I have successfully procrastinated for another hour.

Sassy Water

After a recent visit to the Student Health Center, and a astonishing revelation on the scale- it's been decided that I'm going on a diet. My favorite part of this diet, Sassy Water!

Sassy Water
2 liters water
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
1 medium lemon, thinly sliced
12 small spearmint leaves

Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher and let flavors blend overnight. Drink the entire pitcher by the end of each day.
(Eat the cucumber after emptying the pitcher. You can even use the cold pieces on your eyes to reduce puffiness.)


Attempting an olive oil hair masque. (Looks odd, but it worked)

Another recent obsession of mine is OLIVE OIL. One of my friends suggested shaving my legs with it instead of using shaving cream, and it changed my life. Go now- go to your kitchen, grab some olive oil and GET IN THE SHOWER! I'm not kidding. My legs have been smooth for three straight days. They are normally smooth for three hours. After that revelation, I googled other options, and I learned of olive oil's other magic properties. After going down the list of things olive oil can do for you, I decided to try it on my head- and.... ABRA KADABRA- smooth, shiny hair!!! I'm not normally a hair masque, face masque sort of girl, but this was great! I may just become obsessed.

Olive Oil Hair Masque
4 tablespoons Olive Oil
2 Eggs

Whip them together and rub into hair.
Cover with saran wrap (or plastic bag) and let sit for 30 minutes.
Wash out thoroughly with shampoo.

2010 has already taught me many things...
I'll keep you updated on how the diet is going.