ginger's first bath

We want Ginger to get used to water so we're trying to give her bi-monthly baths. She was so confused when we put her in the water. She stood really still at first and then started whimpering and tried to climb out. It wasn't that bad once we put on the shampoo, which smelled amazing by the way. It had a very herbal smell like rosemary that was so relaxing. I almost wish I could put it in my hair!



{my mom helped}

{ignore my messy bathroom}

Ginger is getting cuter and bigger every day! When we got her she weighed almost 7lbs and now she weighs a little over 8! I'm so curious to see how big she'll get and what she'll look like!

I hope you all are having a relaxing Memorial Day!
xox

san diego on film

Love these pictures taken on our film camera in San Diego.
The lighting isn't as nice as they were here
but they still have a pretty & romantic quality.


just sitting on a cactus

playing with flowers


I have such a travel bug right now! I want to go so many places, like Italy, Greece, Texas, Florida, Oregon, back to New York, and of course up to San Francisco. {Random list, I know!} I am going on a mini girls getaway this weekend though. My friend Mal and I are going to Palm Desert with a couple friends. It's going to be a perfect, lazy weekend enjoying the sun! I'm looking forward to it. Hopefully it will calm my wonderlust!

guest post on a diary of lovely

I am so honored that Helena of A Diary of Lovely featured me in her My Stuff Series. Her blog is so cute and filled with so much lovely inspiration {from interior design and decorating to food and fashion}. Definitely check it out and see my post!

look book: sweet sweats

This past week I've been a stay at home puppy momma. I'm trying to watch her 24-7, work on the potty training, and also try to have my own life. This was the first time I dressed up {and put on makeup} all week. I was kind of living in my pajamas. The sweat pants were still comfy but cute enough to run errands in.



t shirt and sweats Gap, leather jacket Jordache, shoes Jeffrey Campbell

Looking at these pictures make me realize that 1) I desperately need a haircut..those split ends can be seen from miles away, 2) I need to find time to paint my nails {perhaps when puppy is sleeping} and 3) I want to go shopping!

Hope you're all having a great day!

lost without LOST

I can't believe that last night was the Series Finale of LOST. I'm really going to miss that show. I think it was one of the greatest shows with the best character development, mystery, suspense, action, romance, comedy; it really had it all! I started watching it during a summer I was home from college. My mom and brother were in Germany and my dad and I rented Season 1. We seriously spent hours and hours in front of the TV. It was just so good; we'd finish an episode and have to start the next one. We were two seasons behind and it didn't take long to catch up. Although when we did, we missed the ability to skip through commercials and watch the next episode right away.

Last night was both sad and happy. I couldn't help crying at the end. Just seeing Jack lie on the grass at the end of the episode, dying, made me hurt a little. Even though "everyone is already dead" it still made me so sad. I don't want this show to go but I'm so glad they wrapped everything up like they did. I was so happy that everyone was together and happy. And of course Jack and Kate was the best thing ever. Did any of you watch? What did you think?

image via Entertainment Weekly

ginger and her chicken

Matthew brought Ginger a little chicken squeaky toy the other night and she loves it. It's her new favorite one. At first she was scared of it but now I think she's trying to kill with her teeth {or show it love..one or the other}. She's quite the little love bug.

I got my wisdom teeth pulled this morning and oh my goodness! I was so scared. I had a mini panic attack in the doctor's office. I knew everything would be okay, even though there is that slight risk. I was just freaking out about going under. I didn't like that I'd count down from 20 and not get to 0. Not having that control over your body is a little scary. Yes, I know it happens every night when we go to bed but a little different here I think.

Regardless of my nerves, everything was okay. They didn't make me count down, I just remember talking to the nurse, her putting a rubber piece in one jaw and I don't remember her doing it for the next. I woke up, walked to the recovery room, and apparently had a talk with my mom and another nurse about the Dr. De Soto book. I don't remember any of this, or looking at pictures of the nurse's daughter, or tweeting about wanting "froyo and frozen yogurt." I do know those are the same!

This week calls for some R&R and continuing with the house training!
I hope all of you have a wonderful weekend! Enjoy your solid, crunchy, hard, foods. I'm jealous over here!
xox

one year ago..

It's been a year since I graduated college
since I left the Bay Area
since I moved out of a house with all my closest friends.
How has it already been a year?
Everyone says the first year out of college goes by the fastest and I so agree.
These pictures seem like they were taken the other week!

can you spot me?



the most beautiful flowers from Matthew

with Mal at my graduation dinner

sunburned after a long day in the sun

The things I miss from Berkeley include:
Dates in San Francisco
living with Mal, one of my best friends
and working with her, having classes with her
and watching Gossip Girl with her.
{bff time 24/7}
all the amazing restaurants and cafes
having extended family so close-by

Things I don't miss so much include:
studying all the time and stressing about classes
living 45 minutes away from Matthew
living 6 hours away from my family

Of course I wish a year later I was in a different place career-wise
But otherwise I am so happy to be where I am.


Thank you everyone for all your puppy tips! They've definitely come in handy. I'm so happy that Ginger didn't cry last night in her crate and she's on her way to being potty trained. So far {knock on wood} no incidents in the house! I'm hoping to keep in that way although it's only to be expected!
xox

Update: She just had her first accident in the house. oopsie I guess I spoke too soon!

meet Ginger!

Yep, it's been a long time coming. I've been puppy crazy for over a year now but it all started about a month ago when I saw this Apple iPhone commercial. I downloaded the petfinder app and the first time I used it I saw one of Ginger's siblings. I hurried home to fill out my application and later that week I learned from the rescue that I was approved and could come see them.



Ginger is the runt of the litter and so sweet. Last night was a little rough for the both of us {as to be expected}. It was her first night away from her mom and siblings and she's still getting used to the crate. The crying, whimpering, howling, and barking got to me a little. But I stood strong, refused to bring her in the bed and eventually she tired herself out. I am so exhausted today because I don't think I fully fell asleep last night and then I woke up early this morning to take her out and she wouldn't get back to bed. I can only imagine how tough a baby would be. But on the upside babies can't walk and you don't need to worry about potty training right away! I know it's going to be a lot of work but I'm excited. It's the perfect time since I'm not really working and can spend lots of time with her. I'll take some cuter pictures of her this week I just wanted to share the news and introduce her to everyone!

Also, anyone with puppy tips {housebreaking, crate or obedience trainings} please share! I've been reading lots of books but the more knowledge the better! xox

look book: lace love {and a double date}

The other week we had a double date with my best friend Lizzie and her boyfriend. They had come up from San Diego to go to Six Flags so we had to get together. We went to Trader Vics since it was right next to their hotel, listened to a band that won 8 Hawaiian Grammy's {didn't even know those existed!} and caught up.



I wore this lace top that believe it or not was my mom's! It's fun when we can sometimes share clothes. Shoes are a totally different issue though since she has little fairy feet.



sigh that boyfriend of mine is pretty cute {and stylish}!

lace top my mom's, skirt Blaque Market via Ideeli, blazer Yank, black/gold heels Betsey Johnson

This week I definitely won the Least Blogged Award of all time for M Loves M. I am still sick but hopefully on the upswing. And I've been very preoccupied with some exciting news I'll share with you all on Monday!

I hope everyone had a great week and has a wonderful weekend!

take me out to the ballgame

If I was a little boy I would hate baseball! It seems like so much pressure. All eyes are on you and if you strike out {which I definitely would} you'd feel terrible. That's why I played soccer because it was more of a team sport and there wasn't all that pressure. It was so great to see Matthew's nephew Jonathan play the last time we were down though. We got to sit in the stands, eat colored goldfish and popcorn and cheer him on. And he got a hit!!







Did you play sports when you were little? I'm curious to know whether softball/baseball was as bad as I think it was.

This weekend wasn't what I hoped. My sore throat escalated into me being sick, so I spent a lot of time in bed sleeping and reading. I didn't do the things I wanted to do with my mom for Mother's Day but we're going to celebrate when my brother gets home. I hope your weekends were more eventful than mine!