Thoughts for Thursday

Today you get a random post from Samara :)

I've tried to join the awesome "Friday Haps" gig that my friend Ashley started... But am I a disciplined writer? Ha! Nope.

So anyway..... you get some fun finds and random thoughts today.

* Yesterday, twitter brought me great joy when I came across the trend #BooksWithOneLetterMissing. Basically, you take a title remove 1 letter and explain the changed meaning of the work.  Examples:

“@Daladoir: Word War Z: Post apocalyptic world where the letter "Z" is the main nemesis. #bookswithonelettermissing” I would read that :)
— Samara Surface (@iwaitandhope) July 24, 2013

50 Shades of Gre: an irresistible guide about the nastiest secrets of the graduate exam #bookswithonelettermissing
— Santiago Quintero (@UnCocodette) July 24, 2013

The Audacity of Hop : the exploits of the Easter bunny #bookswithonelettermissing
— King Erroneous (@King_Erroneous) July 24, 2013

Things All Apart - a comedy about a man trying to assemble IKEA cabinets. #bookswithonelettermissing
— Samara Surface (@iwaitandhope) July 24, 2013

I could go on and on... nerdvana :)


* Ok... This couple did the most darling Moonrise Kingdom engagement shoot EVER!! And they actually look like grown up versions of Sam + Suzy!

Aren't they just perfect!! Nailed it with the costumes, suitcase, old books, and that meadow looks like it's straight from the film!

* If you haven't read it yet... This is a fascinating post on how and, perhaps, why the Pixar films are more interrelated than we ever dreamed.  "The Pixar Theory" by Jon Negroni.

* Also check out his post on Inception.  Pixar and Nolan - this guy knows what's important. (At least, imporant to me :)

* I'm unbelievably excited about Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge and thrilled for his parents!  Both Will and Kate are so genuine and I'm wishing all the very best for this little guy :)

* Is it weird that I'm a strong fan of people whose work I haven't experienced yet?  Let me explain.  I love Emma Watson.  I think she's darling!  She's smart and sweet and still strong.  [Alliteration, much?]  She won me over years ago when she stepped out in that fantastic pixie cut! 

Confession:  I have yet to see a single film she's in.  Yep, you read that right.  I've never seen a HP film, I haven't even seen My Week With Marylin or Perks of being a Wallflower. [Don't worry - they're on the list!]

But seriously... whether it be Emma Watson or Neil Gaiman (haven't even seen one of his DW episodes yet... but I did buy Stardust on my last Powell's trip - so there's a thing) or some other artists, I find that once I know about them I'm immediately drawn.  I guess I just admire their personality.  Following them on twitter must suffice until I actually get around to their experiencing performances or pieces of art. 

* What's keeping me from reading / watching all those wonderful things?  Well, currently, it's a ginormous, contemporary, fantasy series by Patrick Rothfuss.  I just finished the first book, Name of the Wind.  It was pretty good.  I picked up the second book yesterday and it's a whopping 1,000 pages!  I haven't read something that long in over a year - and I'm giddy with excitement.  I think it will make a wonderful travel companion this weekend as I am off to...

* Napa!  I'm flying down this Friday for a 2 night trip.  My cousin is getting married at a vineyard down there and I'm just stoked to be going.  I had to think about it and I haven't been to California in 3 years.  Haven't been on a plane in 2.  What the heck, people?  Needless to say... It'll be so good to travel further than Portland :)  Also... super excited because I bought a genuine vintage tilt-hat for the occasion.  I'll post pictures when I get back.

* I still need to blog about my Mumford Memorial Day Weekend.  It's been a crazy two months.  I apologize.  I'll try and make it fantastic.

Ok... I should get back to "productive stuff."  Let me know if you check out any of the links or if you have thoughts about the rest. 

Happy Thursday :)

Part 1 of the Week of Epic Awesomeness: Check!

[menu planning, execution, and pc: Melissa]

And its always good to cross things off the Bucket List (big or small). Well now I can say I took care of:

- Host an event at Heritage Hall

- Host a costume party

Thank you to everyone who helped and everyone else who came--so blessed!

"You don't say!"

I really hope to have a bike to ride in Oxford

... it just seems fitting.

I just love the elegance in this pic. So pretty!

I've always wanted a 1940's hat with netting. When I was little, My Mom would take me to consignment stores

and I would try on dress-up dresses and hats with netting... total girlie girl.

Secretly, I really wish my friends would want to do an all-out Vintage Party!

And that people wouldn't cop-out on it. But that we could have lovely 1940-ish party!

And I love the make-up in this picture... i am totally loving the eyeliner! The eyebrows are a bit much for me though :P

And I've always been told that I should stick with berry lip-stick--but i've always hated that.

But I actually like this shade on her.

Just some random thoughts...

Shout Out: To all the Seniors who have worked so hard on their theses, way to be!

I remember how hard that was, and I am so very very proud!

I remember thinking if all that work was for nothing, but I've found that it really shaped the direction I was headed--although considering a lot of other things, i'm pretty much on the exact time line i wrote in there, believe it or not.

So anyway, I am very proud of all of you!

I'm excited to see you grow into all that the Lord has for you as you finish CCA

and I'm uber excited to see you all launched into the next phase!

Loves!