great minds think alike.

what an intelligent woman.

this quote is spot on reality.

 this quote simply says it all; i can't say it better. nor will i try.

what i do know, is that i want to have a great mind.

discussing ideas rather than people.

gossip is a waste of time. it's hurtful. and serves no purpose.

have a great mind; let's discuss ideas.

like the billion different ways to tie a scarf.

or how to bake a scrumptious feast for thanksgiving.

we could discuss the speed of light. that seems to be a hot topic right now.

let's talk about our economy. both the good and the bad.

we could even chat about the techniques behind interior design.

talking about photography never gets old.

we could discuss religion. 

anything, really.

anything and everything; but discussing people.

happy thursday friends.

school, ballet rehearsal and homework make up my entire day.

oh, and a fun lunch date with one of my best friends.

things wanted:

lovebird says, "you always want, want, want things..."

he is correct. these are the things i want as of late:

i want to read a book. meaning, i want the time to do so.

i want to curl up in a bathtub full of clear water with a hint of lavender.

i want to travel to bulgaria. to meet the people he adores.

i want an endless supply of pillows. decorative pillows.

i want more time with my husband.

i want to jump on the bed like i did when i was five years old.

i want to go to lunch with my mom on any given day of the week. {gosh dang it, distance.}

i want to sleep in. just one day please. 

i want to live on the east coast. even if its just for a second.

i secretly want {or maybe even need} a cleaning lady.

i want to remember my dreams detail by detail. wouldn't that be interesting?

i want {more} perfume. i am an addict.

i want an infinite amount of new pointe shoes. 

i want to relive that feeling of christmas morning as a child.

i want simplicity. 

i want to sit at a piano with chopin.

i want to write. maybe even as my profession, when i grow up. 

most of all, i want lovebird to want more things, so i don't feel so guilty. 

he's just so content. so easily pleased. and always happy. 

please know that i am more than grateful for what i have, this is simply a wish list.

xoxo.

b is for: busy, ballerina, bowling and blt's.

another weekend jam packed with things to do:

school, work {for the both of us},

rehearsals, church, bowling, decorating, 

house sitting, homework and cleaning.

life is oh so busy right now.

i can't stress enough how busy it is.

i'm still in shock that joel and i manage to get everything done.

on top of that, we hardly ever see each other.

thank goodness we have forever to spend with one other.

friday's eventful night: homemade pizza, rehearsal, lovebird worked, friends came over to hot tub.
saturday's hectic day: rehearsals and work {so repetitive}, bowling for the ballet, and frozen yogurt
with our good friends.
sunday's lazy day consisted of: church, a bundled up walk, and BLT's that were to die for.

pictures above:
lovebird sporting his school shirt. handsome and a complete goof.
some days require BLT's. i think they are underrated.
so simple, yet so delicious. perfect for a dinner in need of a quick prep.
i wore red today. head to toe. lipstick and all.
bowling was a blast. lovebird happened to be "lucky" and bowled enough
strikes for the two of us.
we were in good company. a big thanks to my friends who supported me and CWB.
the start of our thanksgiving decorations. i need some turkeys!
a picture of our rings. they never get old. remind me of what eternity stands for.
a busy november. and that's just my ballet schedule.

i wish i could capture our life better in words.
but for now, pictures will have to do the story telling.
thanks to our busy life which only allows time for a snap shot,
rather than a entry with complex words. 

be grateful

today i am thankful for these five things...

• school. i love to learn. nothing gives me a better since of accomplishment. knowledge is a quality i constantly seek to gain; simply because speaking with someone who portrays wisdom is inspiring. 
• the new pancake recipe i discovered. so delicious and healthy. lovebird devoured them. {thank you katy.} 
• sleep. never have i ever felt so busy and exhausted in my life.
• the realization that i'm getting older. believe me, this is not always a good thing. but, today for some reason, i am thankful for the opportunities that come my way due to being old growing up. 
• lotion. period. i get so dry in the cold fall and winter months. lotion is my body's oxygen right now. 

being november, i am going to post little thankful lists. it's always a good thing to count your blessings. each and every one of them. no matter how big or small. 

i double dog dear you to make your own lists. 

addiction

yet again, i am giving you up.

lovebird doesn't believe me, nor does he believe in me. 

but, i will prove him wrong.

i am giving it up for just one month.

that being my short term goal. 

{my fingers are crossed}

the real question is: how many times am i going to have to post

about giving up this delicious darn drink?

school days

lovebird's school is gorgeous.

my school has geese. 

lovebird's school looks like it belongs in england.

{red brick buildings, old, cobblestone walkways, small campus.}

my campus is wide, covers space and looks just like a california university.

lovebird's school is expensive and private.

my school is is public and decently populated.

lovebird's school is 45 minutes away from home via highway 99.

mine is 30 minutes away via country roads. 

lovebird is taking four classes.

i'm taking two.

we both love school.

and i've decided we will want our future little ones to know about

our schooling days... so that's what inspired this little post. 

greetings in november.

goodbye october. hello november.

goodbye halloween treats. hello healthy snacks.

goodbye jack-o-lanterns. hello turkeys.

goodbye swan lake performances. hello nutcracker rehearsals.

goodbye witches. hello pilgrims.

goodbye empty space. hello a new couch.

goodbye halloween. hello thanksgiving.

goodbye withdrawals. hello glee.

goodbye pumpkin chocolate chip cookies. hello pumpkin pie.

goodbye ballerina flats. hello boots with tall socks.

goodbye roots. hello blonde hair.

goodbye hopes of going home for thanksgiving. hello being just the two of us. 

goodbye dirty carpets. hello free cleaning. {thanks to renting for over a year}

goodbye old iphone. hello brand new. 

goodbye empty neck. hello scarfs. 

goodbye crowded counter top. hello thrifted bathroom cabinet. 

goodbye sugar cravings. hello self control.

goodbye iced drinks. hello warm ones.

goodbye feeling busy. hello feeling too busy. 

goodbye to warm weather. hello goosebumps.

goodbye october. hello november.