Peace, Love & Thanks

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Today I am thankful for friends, family, and second chances.

Happy Turkey Day everyone!

Peace, Love & Grapefruit

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I had a wonderfully lazy morning today, complete with grapefruit and tea for breakfast. I cozied up in a big warm sweater and my brand new knitted mukluks and caught up on all of the blogs I haven't had time to read lately.

And I discovered: great minds think alike.

Peace, Love & Hugs

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Somedays you just need a hug. Today is one of those days.

Peace, Love & Shooting Stars

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I walked down to the Burlington Waterfront with a group of friends to watch the meteor shower last night. It was a cold and tiring walk, but it was totally worth it. The sky was perfectly clear, and we managed to find a nice dark spot away from streetlights and buildings to watch the show. It was beautiful, and I hope I can go out and watch them again tonight.

Peace, Love & Nora

I don't remember how I first came across this video, but I am LOVING it. Especially Nora's pirate outfit and her adorable short new 'do. I wish I could get my hair to look like that.

And her website is wicked cute. Check it out.

Peace, Love & Sunsets

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"J'aime bien les couchers de soleil. Allons voir un coucher de soleil..."

- Antoine de Saint Exupéry

There aren't many things more beautiful than a sunset. Last year I had the perfect view of the sunset from my dorm window, but this year I have a lovely view of a street. So I have to settle for watching the gorgeous sunsets we get here in Burlington from the dining hall. Which, admittedly, is quite beautiful, with the floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking campus and the lake. The colors of the sunsets have been incredibly vibrant and beautiful lately, and it is worth staring into the blinding light to eat my dinners looking out on the sunsets.

Peace, Love & Airplanes

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I love airports. There is something about them; all the people, all the planes, all the opportunities, all the adventures that await. But even more than I love airports I love flying. Just being so high up above everything, speeding through the air puts everything in perspective. You can see entire cities from there, it makes you realize how small you truly are. And it makes all of your problems seem so insignificant and easy to fix. That class that seems too hard? No worries, you can handle it. That job you’re starting to hate? Easy peasy, you can find the silver lining. That boy that’s being dumb? No problem, you can make things work out. All that weight on your shoulders seems to just lift away at takeoff.

Peace, Love & Mornings

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I don't think there could be a more perfect morning away from home: waking up in a big comfy bed with early morning sunlight peeking in through the blinds, taking a long hot shower, and curling up with my laptop, a steaming mug of coffee, a great playlist, and the cutest, fuzziest kitten ever. Little Kobe, who is usually very active, spent the morning curled up in my lap in a little purring ball, totally content with his life.

But now I am homeward bound, headed back to the cold and the mountains. And I can't wait to get there.

Peace, Love & Football

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At the last minute my dad asked me to join him on a whirlwind weekend trip to North Carolina. Both of my parents grew up in NC and all of our family and many of my parents’ close friends live here. My dad comes down often, and for the past four years I have accompanied him for a quick weekend of visiting as many people as possible. The trips are always too short and we always pack too much in, but I love them. In addition to the usual hectic schedule of visiting friends and family, there are also two football games thrown into the mix this year. Last night was my first football game ever. And while I didn’t really understand what was going on the whole time, it was exciting to watch my friend’s team beat the other team 35-14. And the second game should be even more fun, we are headed to Chapel Hill to watch the UNC game tonight. My dad went to UNC Chapel Hill, so I am a Tar Heel born and raised, and I can’t wait for the game.