On Making Changes

Happy First Day of Autumn!

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Isn't autumn such a pretty word? It is slowly becoming my favorite season- the last few years it has marked so many changes in my life. Two years ago, I had quit drinking and refocused my energy in getting over a failed relationship; last year I started to doubt my decision in moving to California because said failed relationship started to rekindle (spoiler alert: it failed, again).

So here I am, another year older- a little bit wiser (back in California)- and looking in on what I want to change in my life. Overall, I'm pretty content. This year it's going to be tweaks here and there to fully round out my life. It's no longer about giving things up, but enjoying them in moderation. It's about making smart decisions- financially and in relationships. It's about finding synergy between what I'm passionate about and my career. It's about learning to focus my energy and managing my insecurities.

And blogging.
I'm struggling trying to find the time and motivation.
Number. One. Priority.

Fall Fashion

TV premieres.
Football.
Pumpkin spice lattes.
New York Fashion Week.

Fall is here! Finally!

I came straight home from work this evening and dove under the covers for a quick 'thank goodness the day is over' mental break. There is a definite chill in the air, and call me crazy- a different energy abounds. Life seems a little bit more relaxed, as if I'm slowly returning from a summer vacation that I never took. Nonetheless, I'm welcoming this shift back to normalcy with open arms.

Has anyone seen the fall editorial for Tommy Hilfiger (I know NYFW is showcasing SS/11 but I've just jumped onto the fashion bandwagon, and can only think current season). It's such a cool campaign and it reminds me so much of being back home and tailgating the fall season.







And can I please have that dog?

Bonjour!

After a few Friday night dates with Netflix, I am officially a Francophile wanna-be. I am in love with all things Paris- the city of lights, red wine, macarons, the fashion, the accents -I could go on and on.

I know I'm about 10 years behind the crowd, but I finally watched Amelie a few weeks ago, which was about 10 years too late. It is such a darling movie! I loved the richness of all the yellows, reds, and greens (I notice the strangest things).


After having watched Inception twice in the theaters this summer, I developed a girl crush on Marion Cotillard. After also seeing her in Big Fish I knew she was a good actress but I was curious to see her in her native tongue. Amazing.

Her Oscar for La Vie en Rose was well deserved- that was the best performance I've seen from an actress in a really long time. I'm also convinced that I will be playing that song at my wedding. But the one movie of hers that I fell in love with (and sadly can't find to buy my own copy) is Love Me if You Dare - it's not too often that I movie can make me both genuinely laugh and move me to tears. Very highly recommended!


If that wasn't enough, I hear that this season of Gossip Girl starts out in Paris, so I have a lot to look forward to! I think it's been decided that my newest project is to learn the language- so now I just need to scout out cheap classes in Los Angeles.

What are you favorite foreign films?

Sayonora Summer

I awoke this morning to a layer of fog, and a chill in the air- enough so that the first thing I did this evening was slip into a comfy pair of sweatpants and house slippers before settling into my nightly marathon of Dexter (hello, amazing show!)

Summer is fleeting. Even if it only visited Los Angeles for intermittent days at a time. I can't say that I'm sad to see it go. I've been awaiting Labor Day weekend for a few weeks now- not just for the extra day home from work, but so I could say goodbye to the incessant social activities that leave me with a headache and a smaller bank account the following morning.

To recap, this summer I-Watched nearly every game of the FIFA World Cup
Picnicked all over Los Angeles, including The GettySaw Iglu & Hartly twice, and fell in love with a rock star
Dragged my roommate to her first Dodgers gameFound an amazing new group of friendsTailgated a soccer game, and got to see Rinaldo in action;and celebrated by 26th birthday

It's been exhausting and at times overwhelming, but after the roller coaster of the past year, it felt amazing to just let go of the stress and have some fun- to make new friends and a lifetimes of memories.

September is already shaping up to be a great month- with a concert at the Hollywood Bowl, a day trip to San Diego, and both a book club and writing workshop on the calendar. I can't wait to get back to a little bit of normalcy around here.