Panduh!

Just because its cute and makes me all nostalgic. Also, I’m drunk & too lazy to find real song this week that I really like.

I’m attempting to do a 365 of pictures again. I am not very good at starting these and always quit within a couple of weeks. The furthest I’ve gotten before was over 100 days, and then I moved to Baltimore and that’s when everything changed. Anyway, I’m gonna post the pictures I took this week. Not that exciting.

Day 5 – James surprised me with this cute little guy this week. I’ve been eyeing the one at the Chinese takeout place we frequent.. but James found me one of my own. How thoughtful.. for once.

Day 6 – We finally finished up my “office space” and got my desk and computer moved in. I’m really digging the blue color. Now, I just need to get some furniture in here and wall art and I’ll be happy.

Day 7 – Posted this yesterday in my NYC post.. but sharing again since its “the picture of the day”.

Day 8 – This is the little guy that I got out of my blind box that I bought at the Kid Robot store in NYC.

Day 9 – I love the rainbow sticker on this window. This is an original window that came with our house. I kept it when we replaced the windows mainly because it had the rainbow sticker on it. However, I do plan on painting something on it and hanging it up as art.. at some point.

Yesterday, I took a quick trip to New York City via the Megabus. I got up around 4:45am, got ready, drove to the park & ride and was on the bus by 6:30am and on my way to the city. The whole time, as always, I wished I were one of those people who could just fall asleep anywhere. I tried pretty much everything and even made a makeshift pillow out of my rain jacket. The bus finally arrived into the city around 9:45am. I made a quick trip to Starbucks across the street from the bus stop and I was on my way for the day.

My first stop was Babycakes to get a vegan cupcake. I chose pumpkin cinnamon. I ate it later after I made my way to SoHo. It was delicious and definitely worth the wait. While I was in SoHo, I stopped by the Kid Robot store and was in vinyl toy heaven. I couldn’t decide what to get, but I eventually got a ninjatown blind box, hoping I would get a little guy with a mustache (and I did!).

After that, I headed towards the Chelsea Market to get something to eat from One Lucky Duck, which is a vegan/raw takeaway type deal-y place. I enjoyed my meal and then wandered about the Chelsea Market like a kid in a candy store. I was sad when I finally reached the end, but I ventured off to The Highline, which is a park on an old metro/train track that runs over 15 blocks or so. Its elevated and gives awesome views of the city.

I did not walk the whole 15 blocks of the highline, even though I wanted to, but I just didn’t have the time. So, I headed off towards the Sanrio store in Times Square. I told myself that I wasn’t going back to Times Square for a very long time. I was traumatized after my last trip there, and just don’t want to think about it anymore, but after finding out there was a Sanrio in Times Square that I never knew about (???) until now, I had to go.

It took me forever to decide on what I wanted to get from Sanrio, as my money was very limited at this point, so it had to be small and I had to make it count. I didn’t want to make the wrong decision, ya know? I eventually settled on a small panda plush because what kind of person would I be if I walked away without a panda?! I was happy, but disappointed I couldn’t take the whole store back home with me.

By this point, I was really tired and it was only 2:30, but what was I going to do for another two hours until I had to go back to the bus stop? I decided to go by there since its not really far from Times Square and see if I could catch an earlier bus back home to Baltimore. It was my lucky day, as I could get on an earlier bus and the next bus was going to arrive/leave at 3:30. That is what I did and I got home in time to eat dinner and spend a little time with James before I passed out for twelve hours.

It was a good day, I say!

Fences – Girls with Accents

I will admit, this is the only song I’ve listened to by this band/person, but I really like it and can relate to it. So yea. Enjoy.

This time of year always, ALWAYS will forever remind me of Michigan and make me long for those cool Autumn days. The leaves. Pumpkin Spice Latte’s from Biggby’s. Apple Cider. I feel like when I was there, I was experiencing Autumn for the very first time. It was pretty amazing, in my opinion. And yes, I do have an emotional attachment to Michigan.. maybe I am a little obsessive. Sigh.

I saw a Michigan plate on a car when I was driving to Target this afternoon.. so that’s what sparked these feelings, memories, & emotions.

Either way, hooray for Autumn being here. <33

I used to absolutely loathe the Red Hot Chili Peppers, but something happened and I like them now. This is probably one of my favorite songs by them. The video makes me long for California. It makes me want to pack up my bags and head out west. I’ve only been to California twice, but I feel like I could happily live there. Who am I kidding? I want to live pretty much everywhere at least for a little bit, but California does have a special place in my heart.<3

about this guy right here..

I can’t believe its been two years since I left for Michigan and then in November it will mark the two year anniversary of when I left Michigan for Baltimore. I’ve been there ever since, and I am happy with my decision. Sometimes its been super rough with lots of ups and downs, but its worth it in the end.

I’m at the beach right now with my mom. My dad will be joining us later tonight. I love being here in South Carolina, but as always I painfully miss James and Baltimore. I get so homesick when I am away and all I can think about is the day I go back home and get to see James again. Sigh. Just a few more days and I will be home.

Despite being homesick and crazy-in-love, I’ve had a good visit here in South Carolina. I got to hang out with my good friend, Billy, and spend some quality time with my family.

I wish my anxiety allowed me to post more often, there is so much I want to document and share. Even now, I am contemplating hitting the delete button. WTF is wrong with me?!