“You can’t create fate because then it’s not fate, it’s Voodoo.”
I have so much I’m thinking about, words swirling around in my head that aren’t quite ready to be transported to any sort of page, online or otherwise, and did I mention I’m flying to Asia in t-minus THREE DAYS and counting?
If you’re thinking I’m ridiculously excited (you’re right! and), add a dollop of sheer GLEE (I get to see my SISTER, and WILL, and HUG them both), and a dash of apprehension (because hi, I have no idea what to expect, or how I’m going to read anything, and one of my co-workers recently told me to bring anti-poo pills with me, and did I ever anticipate I would be talking to said co-worker about bowel movements while traveling abroad? No, no I did not) to the emotional mix, and you will have my emotional state in a nutshell. Or in a mixing bowl, as it were.
No doubt I’m going to have endless pictures to share from upcoming weeks to be spent in China and South Korea (and I’m beyond excited to take those pictures, and to share them), but for now, here’s how this past week looked in pictures:
Exhibit A: An empty fortune cookie on Monday, which, while causing me a brief existential crisis, also made me realize that yeah, I really do make my own luck. Take that, Cheap Chinese Restaurant Who Shall Not Be Named (cough…August Moon…cough).
Exhibit B: We like to rain it, rain it.
Exhibit C: A new necklace, which I’m (amusing myself by) calling The Precious. The Precious is so precious, in fact, that it can’t bother to be photographed in focus.
Exhibit D: A lovely gift from Sizz! Inside the adorable box was an even more adorable pair of turquoise earrings.
Exhibit E: Or, what happens when you try to take a picture of a beautifully colored sky while you’re walking out to your car after work. I actually love the way this shot turned out, even if it is all epileptic-looking.
Exhibit F: This is what me choosing books to be stowed in my one and only carry-on looks like. The stack below represents the main contenders, which I am now evaluating based on 1) weight; 2) general interest in the story/stories; 3) probability of the book encouraging strangers to strike up conversations with me while I’m attempting to read on the plane. Antisocial air travelers, UNITE.
Exhibit G: I (basically) finished packing a full week before I’m scheduled to fly. That’s a personal record in anal-retentive travel for me.
Exhibit H: Running office-related errands and thinking these window decals walked right out of Where The Wild Things Are.
Exhibit I: Work-related fun in our Creepy Storage Unit. (That’s Erin! at the window.)
Exhibit J: I spent the bulk of Saturday shopping, lunching and movie-watching with Kali! at Bridgeport Village. It was my second visit to the shopping oasis and my first ever trip to Anthropologie. I managed to finish the majority of my pre-travel errands while enjoying terrific company. It was, in a word: awesome. Also awesome: Kali’s adorable flower hair clip.
Exhibit K: Want to donate to Haiti relief efforts and get an awesome t-shirt at the same time? Threadless is offering a new shirt with 100% of proceeds going to the American Red Cross. The mustached rabbits want you to donate. Listen to the mustached rabbits.
*Post title is from a super random episode of Everybody Loves Raymond.
Had a fantastic day with you love!
Looking forward to many many more.
So don’t go walking around any tall buildings in Asia without a harness, ok?
You know what? I was at Anthropologie at Bridgeport yesterday, too. SO, it’s almost like we were all there together. I should have left a secret note for you both. Or, something.
Fun fun fun!
I know you’re going to have a super awesome trip. And I will miss you.
xoxxo
I love when you post your iPhone photos. You take the best! ones.
I’m going to miss you terribly when you’re gone, you know.
Ah! Have an amazing trip, I can’t wait to see all your photos, have a blast!
You should put “Writing Down the Bones” in your carry on. I have read some of Goldberg’s other work and she is fantastic.
I am so excited for you- what a fantastic trip you will have! Take lots of photos and be sure to have lots of fun!
The only book in your pile that I can speak on is 20,000 Leagues. I love me some Jules Verne. Something about that older sci-fi stuff is awesome.
Have I mentioned yet that I’m jealous of this trip? Because I so am! Have fun!
I love all these photos!
You’re going have such an AWESOME time!
Also, remember that there is a Kindle app for the iPhone, in case you want to read other books and don’t want to carry them. Not an ideal way to read, but better than lugging tons of books!
have a wonderful time!!! xoxo
OK so by now you’re in Korea! Woo hoo. I hope your travel was smooth, swift and bereft of meddling fellow travelers. Antisocial air travelers UNITE indeed.
i know you are having an amazing time! I’m sooooo jealous.
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