Generation Gaps.

Frauke Thielking is a German photographer who established differences and similirties amongst generations through photographs. He titled this series of work, “Generation” and his primary focus was mother/daughter and father/son pairs. He was sure to have no distractions, so no clothing or excessive color, just simplicity. How truly alike are parent and child? Do you resemble your parent, and or child?

By looking at the pictures there are evident age gaps, but the strong similarities still remain. Even though the photos of are parent and child, it appears to be the same person, just at different ages in their life. So, maybe you and your parents are more alike than you have previously thought. Thielking photos are proof that, no matter what, we can never fully escape generation bonds.

I Wouldn't Mind 32° All Year Long, Especially In The Summer.

Have you ever been to a yogurt bar? It is probably one of my most favorite things EVER. If I could, I would eat at a yogurt bar everyday. So, thank the heavens that there is one less than a mile from campus. 32° was the first yogurt bar introduced to me this past summer and I instantly fell in love. All of the flavors tasted marvelous, so great in fact, that I had the worst time choosing between them. Blueberry and Island Coconut really tore at me from within, but I ultimately went with Island Coconut. Then I loaded copious amounts of fruit on top, with a hint of raspberry drizzle. I tried to be good to myself by shying away from the sweet stuff and just sticking with fruit. But, boy so I love fruit. The coconut yogurt complimented the fruit well and I had this, "tropical breeze, lying on a hammock in the sand by the ocean" feeling while eating my yogurt. I soon realized that I was still sitting in the quaint yogurt bar. Though, I really wish I was in a hammock. That sounds lovely right about now.

If I Were Famous.

Let me rephrase that. If I were famous AND rich, (which, I suppose, go hand in hand. the money and the fame) this would be exactly what I would wear to an award show. I am usually not so much a pink person, but I love this dress. I adore this dress. I freaking want this dress. I just love this whole outfit, so much in fact, that I want to purchase every item. Just one problem, it would cost me basically, ummm, a lot of money. A whole hell of a lot. This outfit is not college girl friendly and doesn't really fit within a college girl's budget, which is usually a weekly $5-$10...if that. I hate how I have expensive taste sometimes, but then again, this is IF I were famous AND rich awesome.

My favorite part of award shows is watching celebrities walk down the red carpet. I mentally keep a worst and best dress list in my head, until photos are finally leaked through the internet so I can gawk over the ones I loved and gag over the ones I hated. I swear, people these days don't know how to dress. For the make-up, I was thinking keeping things pretty simple. A pink, almost nude lip and warm, bronze tones for the eye, along with a cat eye to make things pop. I love cat eyes, too bad I suck at doing them myself. Since the dress itself is a huge pop of color and has the detail up top, I decided to stick to dangled earrings, that gorgeous ring and cream clutch. So what do you think, would I make your worst or best dressed list? Ah, I can't wait to watch tonight tomorrow night (yes, its 2am, so technically it is sunday). Let me know who's you loved. Maybe, we love the same ones, you never know. 

Side Note: I don't know about you, but I hate, HATE, seeing reality TV stars people at award shows. You know, shows like Jersey Shore.

I am going to come right out and apologize if your "Blog's I'm Following" feed is blown up with duplicates (or similar to) of this post. I wouldn't be finished and the computer would post it to the blog. Stupid computers. So, I am sorry. If anyone know how I can delete it, so that you don't have to scroll through the bajillion of these that posted, let me know. I'm sorry. Again.

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If I'm A Lion, I'm Going To Be Awesome.

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>> Trying to find the least muddy path as possible when walking through the grass and end up stepping in globs of mud. Great, now my shoes are ruined.

>> Getting all dressed up one day and have people ask you, "What reason do you have to be so dressed up?"...I don't. I just wanted to wear something other than sweats for a day.

>> How I still have yet to unpack my bag from the weekend.

>> Saying I am going to give up cussing for lent and having people laugh in my face. They're right, who am I kidding?

>> How I talk about the people on reality TV shows like I know them personally.

>> Playing kickball with a yoga ball.

>> Trying your best not to laugh out loud in the middle of class. You know that weird noise you make when holding in a laugh and then the seizure like shake that goes with it? Yeah, awkward.

>>Walking around the gym like a lost puppy looking for jump ropes.

>> How people think I honestly look like Nala, the lion from The Lion King. If you Google it, you might think so too.

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>> Pancake day in the cafe that we have every Thursday and every time I get the same thing, plain pancakes with peanut butter on it and topped with fruit.

>> Mat Kearney radio station on Pandora

>> Getting multiple valentines from friends, co-workers and others the past couple weeks.

>> The new make-up line that I recently bought from Maybelline; It's called Fit Me. I love it and, here's a bonus, I didn't have to pay an arm and a leg for it.

>> The weather lately, especially today. It's beautiful outside and it reminds me of the early morning on the beach, sunny, breezy and not too hot. Just cool. Just perfection.

>> How close it is to spring break. Though, I am not going anywhere cool, I am still excited.

>> Enjoying an iced coffee while reading.

>> Getting a hang of the new tablet by doing nothing but graphic design stuff until 1 in the morning on my only night off the whole week.

>> Acceptably being able to wear shorts outside, along with not needed a jacket. 

My Girls. My Bests.

For whatever reason my hair is a complete mess in the photo, so ignore it. Also, ignore the slight blur. These are my bests and I love this picture.

It is bittersweet being back here at school. This past weekend was much needed and I am sad that I am, once again, without my Bests. So, I will cherish the memories that were made, but I cannot wait until next time we are together.

Once up there we did what any sane, college girl would do...we went shopping (by the way, when did everything get so, ya know, expensive?). We bought ourselves some sassy, new outfits for the night ahead of us. We were in celebration for one of the Best's birthdays and we were prepared to flaunt what we got. So, we hit the mall hard and purchased some Girl Scout Cookies to tide us over along the way.

Speaking of Girl Scout Cookies, I don't know if you know this, but there are multiple distributors for Girl Scout Cookies. By that I mean, that not every area gets the same type of cookie. The little stand we were at were selling Savannah Smiles. They are these bite-sized, lemon wedge cookies that are covered in powder sugar. OHEMGEE, they were the best! I am so jealous that they don't sell those back home. If you have never had them, try em out. They are delicious; almost refreshing in a way.

Back to the weekend. Well, after our quick shopping extravaganza we headed back to the apartment to get ready for dinner. We decided on Red Lobster (mmmmm cheesy biscuits) and had a wonderful dinner. I am pretty sure we drank our weight in their raspberry lemonade and mixed berry tea. We then headed home to get sassy. I just loved spending this time with my Bests. Since we are all at different schools it is hard to find the time when all three of us can get together. I couldn't ask to have better friends in my life. They are both smart, beautiful and have the biggest hearts that anyone will ever meet. Thank you Bests for being my bests. Love you two.

Us girls with the two birthday girls (notice the pink birthday ribbons).

The two birthday girls! They are also roommates. Thank you for opening up your humble abode for the weekend.

Jack And A Box.

This is Jack. Isn't he just precious!? He likes my present, ahhemm, I mean, box. I wrapped this gift for he Best's birthday (I am pretty proud of my wrapping skills. I gave myself a huge pat on my back once I was finished, or in other words, I tooted my own horn, toot toot). Jack thought the box was pretty cool too!

He sniffed it and checked it out, ya know, dog approval stuff. As you can tell, he liked my present more than his chew toy and ball. Purple is definitely a good color on him.

Well, his interest in my box was short lived, until he was off to the next best thing. Nevertheless, he is just the sweetest dog, and slightly an attention whore. If no one pays attention to him for a certain period of time he starts crying. It is actually the cutest thing ever; he is the cutest thing ever. I want him. Shoot, I should have put him in my suit case on my way out. Why didn't I think of that sooner?! Obviously, I wasn't thinking at all. Oh well, better luck next time on taking him with me. Stay tuned for more details from the rest of my weekend that I spent with the Bests! Ah, I love my Bests!