we have the internet, popcorn, and mini drinks

A taste of summer

Electric Feel

Thanks to Natalie for my monogrammed coaster! 

Bright blue is the new red - both classy and edgy. 

I love this color by Essie in "Butler Please"

love this

blog tips here: Lauren Conrad

Last Shabbat

Bittersweet feeling

rainy day to-do list

good company.

King and Lionheart

A relaxing way to end my last day off

Caffeine break!

Pugs, not drugs

Wondering when performance enhancing drugs will no longer be an issue in professional sports (*cough Ryan Braun cough*). It makes me not appreciate the game.  Respect your bodies' limits.

Style Me.

In sexy, fun stripes. Perfect in absolutely any season.

Via: http://pinterest.com/caseylouise89/style-me/

Yoga focus

Ashtanga, "power yoga," focuses on eight limbs. It's fast-paced and intense with lunges and push-ups. The purpose is to improve your spiritual self, relieve stress, improve coordination, help with weight loss, and maintain strength and stamina.


Elevate your body's physical capacity. 

comic-con

...da da damn

Love you Aunt Gretchen, so excited to see you again soon!

slumber party at summer camp. forever young : )

but Columbia still isn't as wonderful as Lawrence, KS.

pub crawl!

I've been lucky enough to meet some really amazing girls this summer. 

Over the past two months, I've developed a few very unique friendships with people around the world. I won't take for granted the fun times we've had : )  

"Take me home to the place that I belong. 65072."

Congratulations, Kayla! So proud of you!

In Vellore, Tamil Nadu.

Five things I can't wait for

Griff Helfrich and I think alike

For my J ladies!

Jennifer, Jenna, and Josie

Theater Lawrence!

I am so excited that the brand new Theater Lawrence building is up and running after a long construction season. I'm excited to bartend and volunteer in the fall. The new theater is beautiful and I can't wait to see the awesome crew!

don't shoot!

pretty summer salad

food for thought

via: Sheltongreen

love this quote!

sugar baby

It's day two of my no-added-sugar challenge. I think challenging yourself to make positive changes every once in a while is great. Only focusing on one thing at a time is less daunting than cutting out entire food groups or depriving yourself. No-modified-March faltered a bit, considering how difficult it was to not eat out, but at least I tried. And no-alcohol-April was a big challenge because Jenna and I couldn't resist Yardhouse and McCoy's, and the Flying Saucer card was tempting.

This one is easier to live by. Being at camp is scary when trying to stick to a healthy plan, but luckily my friend whips up delicious drinks if I need a sweet fix. This one is cucumber, green tea, lime, green apple, and spinach...and it wasn't bad!

Life can be sweet without sugar : )

Dear Kansas pals, if you're going to the LHD party tomorrow at Ernia Biggs $1 night...have a drink for me. Miss good ole' KS! soo jealous.

another note...these men know me better than I know myself!

the smiths// tim kasher //the shins

yes, please!

young forever

Michael is a 10 year old trapped in a 31 year old's body, and he teaches me every day to embrace the kid in me.

[ enjoying peppermint hot chocolate, in July. because, why not? ]

oh, the places we go

I can't complain

[painted toes, camp buds, green heaven, brunch]

Guest blogger, Emily Schuman posts so many yummy looking recipes. I want to make these asap!

recipe here: cupcakesandcashmere