With school ending (forever) I will (hopefully) have time to read for fun! Here are a few books I'm looking forward to starting (or finishing)...
Resettling in America, Elizabeth and boyfriend Felipe (from Eat, Pray, Love) swore eternal fidelity to each other, but also swore to never, ever, under any circumstances get legally married. But providence intervened one day in the form of the United States government, which-after unexpectedly detaining Felipe at an American border crossing-gave the couple a choice: they could either get married, or Felipe would never be allowed to enter the country again. Having been effectively sentenced to wed, Gilbert tackled her fears of marriage by delving into this topic completely, trying with all her might to discover through historical research, interviews, and much personal reflection what this stubbornly enduring old institution actually is.
Raised together in a small German circus town, a boy and an elephant formed a bond that would last their entire lives, and would be tested time and again; through a near-fatal shipwreck in the Indian Ocean, an apprenticeship with the legendary Mahout elephant trainers in the Indian teak forests, and their eventual rise to circus stardom in 1940s New York City. Modoc is a captivating true story of loyalty, friendship, and high adventure, to be treasured by animal lovers everywhere.
Three ordinary women are about to take one extraordinary step. Seemingly as different from one another as can be, these women will nonetheless come together for a clandestine project that will put them all at risk. And why? Because they are suffocating within the lines that define their town and their times. And sometimes lines are made to be crossed. In pitch-perfect voices, Kathryn Stockett creates three extraordinary women whose determination to start a movement of their own forever changes a town, and the way women--mothers, daughters, caregivers, friends--view one another. A deeply moving novel filled with poignancy, humor, and hope.
How cute is this picture of the Olsen twins? Makes me want to attend a summer cocktail party.
At first glance of this years Austin City Limits Music Festival lineup I was so disappointed. The first three bands featured are The Eagles, Muse, & Phish. I can name only one song from each band, and I have no interest in seeing them live, let alone headline my favorite music festival! Thank god there are some redeeming (smaller) bands (M.I.A., Flaming Lips, Band of Horses, The xx, The Temper Trap, Vampire Weekend, LCD Soundsystem, and more...). I have my tickets to the festival already, and after letting the lineup soak in, I am really excited. I know people that would pay ridiculous amounts of money to see Phish live, and regardless if I like the music, I will enjoy the experience.
I*Heart*You recently posted a giveaway for a $100 giftcard to shopbop.com, in order to enter I had to choose my favorite Juicy Couture item from the website and explain why I love it. Juicy has come a long way from the standard zip-up and sweatpants ensemble. They have great dresses that range from the perfect cover up while lounging by the pool, to maxi dresses, to silk cocktail dresses. Another surprising part of the juicy world is the jewelry! How great is this ring & this necklace?
Okay, I know these banners have been all over the web, and featured on a million different blogs, I don't even know where I first saw them, but I'm absolutely obsessed. I wrote the Angela and asked her if she would ever make a custom banner, I wanted one that said "It's All Happening" but unfortunately she doesn't take custom orders. She did however give me some tips on how to make my own banner at home. Until then I'm trying to decide between until tomorrow and joie de vivre. Which would you choose?
This craiglist ad is too funny. After doing a little more investigating I also found this funny article, and my friend Addie showed me this website.
