I can't believe my luck in finding this video.

love, rudi

Since I don't have photos of my own 4th of July holiday,

which consisted of poolside lounging, rib-eating, and dancing with the Ecuadorian family who lives behind Mario's house at their pig roast. Why do I not have pictures of these amazing adventures? Because Yes.

So look at this post from From Me To You instead! It seriously made my night (that and the cake batter ice cream I just had) and I can't even tell you how flustered I am to know that this event happened the weekend I arrived here in Connecticut, really close to where it happened in Manhattan. It just gets my giggly goat. Giggly. Goat.  

I hope you enjoy the rest of the photos as much as I did,

because they reminded me how pretty life can be sometimes.

Why is this chicken salad on toast the best I've ever had?

Wow.

Anyway- check out what I found at that estate sale the other day!

And some of this delicious stuff will be turned into MORE delicious stuff to sell at my new Etsy shop! 

Oh, and my online math class starts today. Ick. 

I'm in the midst of developing a big, big crush on the lady.

This cover of Daniel's song made my heart flutter.

I think you all would like this song.

I love Imogen Heap.

And I also love Janelle Monae. 

Ahhhhhhhh their adorable is music to my ears.

Happy Valentines Day!!

How was everyone's weekend? Mine was goood.

I picked up Chris in Knoxville, and we

DIDN'T have reservations at a nice restaurant like he promised

("They were all full up when I called! I swear!")

but we DID get Bubble teas ( my new favorite!!) at the Cereal Bar and

had delicious greasy hamburgers and huge thick fries from Shelley, Idaho.

And that was amazing.

Of course, over our weekend of virtually doing nothing

(and yet having time to do nothing, either)

but watch movies and spend money,

we once again failed to do as we promised to each other and forgot to take pictures.

Except for two!!!

So here they are!!

This week my mom is in New Orleans with our neighbor Sam,

so me and Benny have custody of the baby!!

And it's potty training time...

Wish us luck!

Hey!

I've got a few photos for you from my adventures,
but unfortunately,
because my camera is very heavy, I am forgetful, and I am a mediocre blogger,
I forgot my camera in the car for most of the trip.

But I did manage to get a few shots that turned out half decent!
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On the long journey me and Mom and Mel got mustachios and lips







One of my favorite stores in Columbia is Maude V.
I bought a shirt and sweater,
and then a skirt,
and I didn't even feel bad for spending so much moolahs because everything was
so. beautiful.
I'll take a picture of my new clothses in a minute...



And also Mel looked adorable all weekend,
and met a new friend named Eric IMMEDIATELY
who was totally awesome and currently shooting a short film.


And my favorite-est Uncle Mike came to visit us for the day!!!!
Exporing the town and being congenial to college administrators is so much more fun/ easy with him around backing me up.
I seriously love this man.



I met a lot of really amazing girls this weekend, too,
and I didn't not like a single person I met.

The college was amazing, the town was full of adventure, and
I want to be a Stephens girl.

love, rudi

I feel like this!

(click photos for credit)

Because I finished my essay :)