Monday, December 28, 2009

Peace, Love & More About Road Trips

So that road trip I've been lusting after; there is a destination in mind. I want to leave late at night on New Year's Eve and drive to the ocean. And once I get there, I want to watch the first sunrise of the year while standing on the beach. And then eat breakfast at a cute little diner as the sky brightens.

Sunday, December 27, 2009

Peace, Love & Words of Wisdom

Peace, Love & Road Trips

I want to take a road trip, just get away from everything, even if its just for a day.

Peace, Love & Christmas Eve Again

Today my mom, sister, and I are baking Christmas cookies, watching Christmas movies, eating candy canes, and making a fire in the fireplace. Who cares if Christmas was two days ago? We never got around to doing these things on Christmas Eve like we usually do, so we're pretending today is Christmas Eve. We are going to sit around in our PJs all day listening to Christmas music and doing Christmas-y things. It shall be a blast.

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Peace, Love & Christmas Eve

The lights are up, our tree is decorated, the stockings are hung, my shopping is finished, the presents are wrapped, and now I'm relaxing with a nice warm mug of hot cocoa. Merry Christmas Eve.

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Peace, Love & Indy

One of my good friends from school has to fly home, and can't bring her fish with her for winter break. So little Indy gets to come home with Auntie J for Christmas. We are going to have lots of wonderful adventures! I can't wait.

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Peace, Love & All-Nighters

The past two days I have stayed up all night talking, laughing, watching movies and eating with friends. Its the best feeling, staying up late talking and laughing with good friends until it starts to get light again. And the early morning light is so absolutely beautiful that it might even be worth getting up really early every once in a while just to watch the sunrise.

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Peace, Love & Squirrels

Today in the dining hall my friends and I spent the majority of lunch watching a crafty little squirrel scamper around the bookstore, and up onto a trash can. At first we were simply amazed by how adorable he looked running in circles on top of the trash can. Then, when he fell into the trash can, we began to worry about him. At this point, about 3 or 4 other tables were also watching the squirrels antics. A few people were ready to go outside and help the little guy out of the trash can when up he popped, carrying off two cookies. What a crafty little squirrel. We were all thoroughly impressed.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Peace, Love & Winter

Burlington is slowly but surely becoming a winter wonderland, and it is beautiful.

Monday, December 14, 2009

Peace, Love & 10 Things

10 Things I Hate About You is possibly one of my favorite movies. It is definitely my favorite 90's rom-com. It has every required element: the pissed-off loner chick, the shallow blonde, the mysterious bad boy, prom, big romantic gestures, an AV geek, and a live band. Plus, it has Heath Ledger, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Julia Stiles. And all of that adds up to awesomeness. Which is why it is perfect for a finals week anti-stress movie night.

Peace, Love & My Awesome Mom

My mom called me earlier today to inform me that she was on her way to Burlington and that she had cookies.
She just dropped off a giant tin of her absolutely delicious homemade chocolate chip and toffee cookies.
This is why I love my mom.

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Peace, Love & Rockstar Letters

Inspired by Naomi's adorable Little Letters, I thought I would write some Little Letters of my own.

Dear mukluks,
You are wonderful and keep my feet toasty warm in my freezing cold room.

Dear snow,
I love the nice little dusting of white you have left all over Burlington.

Dear RA,
You are the coolest. I will miss you and all of our little chats terribly over break.

Dear finals week,
I will survive you. And maintain my sanity through it all.

Dear sister,
I love our phone calls I have missed you tons and tons and can't wait to see you soon!

Dear wind,
You sound so beautiful whistling through my window, but you are so cold.

Dear Boys Upstairs,
What on Earth do you do in your room? It sounds like you are rearranging the furniture. Every night.

Peace, Love & Finals Week

Peace, Love & Sundays

This morning has been a lovely lazy Sunday so far. I woke up early, watched CBS Sunday Morning in bed, cozied up in warm knits, and caught up on the blogs I read at my freshly cleaned desk with a steaming mug of tea. And now I am watching Eloise at Christmastime (one of my favorite holiday movies) with a freshly popped bag of popcorn.
Now if only I didn't have so many papers to write....