day 14

a photo of one of your favorite family members:





well, obviously, it's impossible to pick a favorite family member. but, in light of recent events, i'm going to have to pick my grandma:

growing up, she's the one who taught me to bake, so that was a major contribution to my life. until recently, i had lived with her for almost two years, before she passed away a few weeks ago from a bladder infection, which came from complications after radiation for lung cancer. she was immensely loving, God-fearing, beautiful, and stubborn (a trait I'm pretty sure i inherited). in this picture, she's holding Nuggette, who is also her namesake. it's weird living in the house by myself now, but i still think about her and miss her everyday.

on a side note, please ignore whatever the heck it is i'm doing in the background.

day 11

a photo from your favorite film:

oooohhh, close tie. basically the same plot/movie, but one is definitely updated for our times. the kiera knightly/matthew macfadyen is waaay more romantic, and my go-to movie when i'm in a sappy chick flick kind of mood. Bridget Jones carries more of the cynical plot, and is the best medicine when i'm in a "i'm-single-and-thats-okay-because-i-don't-need-a-man-just-a-good-love-story" kind of mood.


P&P favorite line:

Mr. Darcy: "You must know...surely, you must know it was all for you. You are too generous to trifle with me. I believe you spoke with my aunt last night, and it has taught me to hope as I'd scarcely allowed myself before. If your feelings are still what they were last April, tell me so at once. My affections and wishes have not changed, but one word from you will silence me forever. If, however, your feelings have changed, I will have to tell you: you have bewitched me, body and soul, and I love, I love, I love you. I never wish to be parted from you from this day on.

-SWOON-

Bridget Jones favorite line:

Mr. Darcy: " I don't think you're an idiot at all. I mean, there are elements of the rediculous about you. Your mother's pretty interesting. And you really are an appallingly bad public speaker. And, um, you tend to let whatever's in your head come out of your mouth without much consideration of the consequences... But the thing is, um, what I'm trying to say, very inarticulately, is that, um, in fact, perhaps despite appearances, I like you, very much. Just as you are.

or is it just the British accents that make me swoon and vow to move to England at the earliest possible opportunity?

day 6

A photo that makes you laugh:

During my first summer in southern Oregon, I was lucky enough to get hired at the local movie theater. Lets just say that even though we were required to "work", that rarely happened. More often than not, we'd goof off for hours on end, as exemplified in this photo. The Good Old Days for sure.

day 5

Day 5: A photo of you

This pic is about 5 years old (seriously!?!? time flies), but I still love it. Mol was my sophomore year roommate, and probably the best one I ever had. This was from the day where we decided we needed a break from studying for finals, so a group of us went to the park near campus to play on the playground equipment like little kids. Our friend Mae took this pic while on the merry-go-ride, where I remember I was starting to get so dizzy I thought I was going to get sick. Ah the days of being footloose and fancy free....except for those pesky classes.

day 4

A Photo of the last place you went on holiday:

Just a month ago, I surprised Grace (far left) for her birthday by flying back to Philly for 4 days. We spent 2 days in Philly, and then drove to DC to spend another few days exploring the Capitol. I love these people - I practically lived with them my last year in college, and whenever we get back together, it seems like no time has passed at all. They're some of the best, funniest, kindest people I know.
(not sure if you can tell in the photo, but I was silently suffering from one of the world's worst head colds that i caught, of course, on the plane ride OVER and decided to manifest its wrath on the day before i left. figures)

day 3

Day 3: a photo that makes you happy

This was taken on my sister K's wedding day a year and a half ago. The photographer had told her to make a "sexy" face, and K's attempt made me crack up. I was so touched that she asked me to be her MOH, and I love how close we are. It was truly the perfect day.

day 2

Day 2: A photo of yourself from a year ago.

well, this was taken a little less than a year ago, but who cares. Last year I decided that making smart decisions was overrated, and hopped on a plane to Philadelphia and meet my college friends/roommates to head up to New York City for New Years Eve in Times Square. The day after, we explored as much of the city as our caffeine levels and sleep-deprived bodies would let us, and one of our last stops was Rockefeller Center. I came home a few days later so tired I was almost sick, but it was totally worth it. Bragging rights for LIFE.

30-day photo challenge: day 1

Another attempt to try and get back into the blogging mode. And yes, I stole this from another blog, as I am apparently apt to do, but I have nothing else to write about, except for the fact that I'm currently watching the Civil War (GO BEAVS!!!) and am hoping for a miracle.

Anyway.


Day 1: Your Facebook Photo


Ever since Nuggette was born, my mom has been all about the family photos. So on the rare occasions when we're all together, we get dressed up [the baby having about 4 times the amount of outfit changes that we do] and take a million photos. Thank goodness for digital. This picture was taken last weekend after we celebrated Thanksgiving. Is that baby not the cutest thing you've ever seen???