Welp... I officially miss Boston.  I feel like exploring today.

glassed-in rain

So, I've recently decided to try to make the best purchasing decisions I can make.  My criteria:

1. it has to be pretty but also necessary- something I will love to use for a long time

2. as sustainable as possible and/or made in the United States (or similar)

actually, I think that about covers it.  Perhaps this will only be slowly attainable at my current hourly wage, but I feel I've started to become sick of the wasteful and disposable aspects of college-age life.  Instead of throwing out (recycling, donating) the cheap, makeshift stuff at every move; I look forward to collecting a few necessary things I can use forever.  

I've been a tad doleful lately.  Maybe the reason for these cute-yet-dreary water pictures?

messy drinker

terrarium rain storm

Loves of the week:

A plant with its first flowers

Masters degree!

Artisan beeswax candle ( http://www.aromanaturals.com/ )

Vintage sunglasses

also,

I got some of these which have been seriously making my senses very happy.

Blue State Coffee's cold brew coffee has been the best start to more mornings than I want to admit...

I picked up this blouse at American Apparel and can not wait to wear it tomorrow!

and, I FINALLY have quarters to do laundry! Now I just need to make myself do it on my day off this week....

From Brian. <3

tea

green tea with cornflowers, mallow flowers, strawberry, & rhubarb.  tasty and lovely.

Country in the City

Opposite Twins

I feel like she is about to do the lead-in to a scandalous murder mystery.

walking home.

It really is a great walk.  A lot of it is just on one road, Commonwealth, but it is never the same.  That's one of my favorite things about living in this city.

Five miles of walking feels like nothing. In fact, I always look forward to the walk to and from school.  I'll see the sunrise bright and early tomorrow!

Disposable Camera

One of the most fun days I've ever had.