Happy Friday, everybody! This week has been so overflowing with fun and good times, that even though I know I’m exhausted, I’m still smiling. I’m working on some secret projects that I get to share in the next few weeks and I just cannot wait. Tonight I am headed to the Kauffman Program Graduation Ceremony at Arrowhead Stadium. I have mentioned before that I’m a Big Sister through BBBS-KC, and my Little Sis is a proud Kauffman Scholar. Once she graduates from the program she has to begin prepping to leave for college. I’m so proud of her! This weekend we also have two birthday celebrations (one for a friend of Lulu’s and one for a friend of mine), so suffice to say, we’ll be busy partying it up.
Here are some fun links from around the www this week:
– This video of famous artists doing their work is just fascinating. I loved the one with Monet in the waterlily garden and the one with Renoir being assisted by his young son. My favorite is the video with Jackson Pollack, who says to the filmmaker, “When I’m painting I have a general notion of what I’m about.” So awesome.
– Jasmine Star’s Shooting Star Series is my favorite photography “How To” these days. Her videos are always spot on. This one’s on how to photograph wedding rings.
– My childhood idol Sally Ride, the first female astronaut, died this week from cancer. Here is a list of five things even I didn’t know about her (and I knew a lot). Sidenote: The fact that a “reporter” had the audacity to ask her if she had ever “weeped on the job” is so infuriating. Bah!
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Here are this week’s Instagram shots. Pretty please, come follow me over there if you’re so inclined. You can find me @crazy_bananas. Happy weekend!
This past weekend I spent some time with the family at my parents’ lake cabin in the small town of Council Grove, Kansas. We have had a crazy and stressful summer with work obligations, and as we have no plans for a real vacation, a weekend at the lake was a welcome break. My parents first bought a house on the lake when I was about four years old, so when I think of my childhood, especially the best parts of my childhood, I think of this place.
On Saturday evening, I found myself all alone in the cabin, as the super hot temperatures (105 degrees!) and the stress of the previous week had caught up to the rest of the family, who were conked out in bed. I decided to go down to the water, where I watched water skiers as they did their best to squeeze one more drop of fun out of their day before the sunset. I was listening to the singing secadas and the waves lap up on the rocks…and I decided you might want to join me! So I busted out the trusty iPhone and shot this quick video.
I know people hate smart phones (and blogs for that matter). Some people feel like we’ve lost our ability to communicate or enjoy a moment because we’re always thinking of that next tweet or Facebook update or blog post. But I think that little computer in my pocket is such a magical thing. It allows me to share wonderful moments with all of you. I sat on the dock and watched the sun go down, and I was so excited for you to (sort of) be there with me.
And hey, if you want to see more photos from our lake weekend, click here!
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I looked at the calendar today and couldn’t believe it! Summer is nearing an end here in the Midwest, where school starts in three short weeks! THREE WEEKS! Bah humbug. We are going to have to squeeze every drop of summer out of these last few weeks/weekends. Here are some fun things we’ve been loving and/or coveting this hot, hot summer.
1. Friendship Bracelets from Madewell. // 2. Polka Dot Anything, but these cute shorts from Splendid will do the trick! // 3. We’ve been making tons of popsicles via the ole’ freezing juice method, but I’d love one of these Zoku makers for an instant treat! // 4. Curl Creme from Bumble and Bumble is how I make my wavy hair look beachy even when I’m in an air conditioned office all day. // 5. My Saltwaters have been my go-to shoe this summer…I can dress them up or down and they go with everything. // 6. The XX is coming out with a new album of more soothing, magical loveliness that just sounds like summer to me.
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Psssssttt…looky what I found! Similar polka dot shorts at Old Navy of all places! And $18! Get on that, people!
Happy Weekend!
/0 Comments/in Photos, web /by MeganHappy Friday, everybody! This week has been so overflowing with fun and good times, that even though I know I’m exhausted, I’m still smiling. I’m working on some secret projects that I get to share in the next few weeks and I just cannot wait. Tonight I am headed to the Kauffman Program Graduation Ceremony at Arrowhead Stadium. I have mentioned before that I’m a Big Sister through BBBS-KC, and my Little Sis is a proud Kauffman Scholar. Once she graduates from the program she has to begin prepping to leave for college. I’m so proud of her! This weekend we also have two birthday celebrations (one for a friend of Lulu’s and one for a friend of mine), so suffice to say, we’ll be busy partying it up.
Here are some fun links from around the www this week:
– This video of famous artists doing their work is just fascinating. I loved the one with Monet in the waterlily garden and the one with Renoir being assisted by his young son. My favorite is the video with Jackson Pollack, who says to the filmmaker, “When I’m painting I have a general notion of what I’m about.” So awesome.
– This time lapse capture of the Earth from the International Space Station gave me chills.
– Why yes, that is a backyard shed transformed into a Tardis. And yes, I definitely need one.
– Jasmine Star’s Shooting Star Series is my favorite photography “How To” these days. Her videos are always spot on. This one’s on how to photograph wedding rings.
– My childhood idol Sally Ride, the first female astronaut, died this week from cancer. Here is a list of five things even I didn’t know about her (and I knew a lot). Sidenote: The fact that a “reporter” had the audacity to ask her if she had ever “weeped on the job” is so infuriating. Bah!
Here are this week’s Instagram shots. Pretty please, come follow me over there if you’re so inclined. You can find me @crazy_bananas. Happy weekend!
The Sounds of Sunset
/1 Comment/in Happiness, Videos /by MeganThis past weekend I spent some time with the family at my parents’ lake cabin in the small town of Council Grove, Kansas. We have had a crazy and stressful summer with work obligations, and as we have no plans for a real vacation, a weekend at the lake was a welcome break. My parents first bought a house on the lake when I was about four years old, so when I think of my childhood, especially the best parts of my childhood, I think of this place.
On Saturday evening, I found myself all alone in the cabin, as the super hot temperatures (105 degrees!) and the stress of the previous week had caught up to the rest of the family, who were conked out in bed. I decided to go down to the water, where I watched water skiers as they did their best to squeeze one more drop of fun out of their day before the sunset. I was listening to the singing secadas and the waves lap up on the rocks…and I decided you might want to join me! So I busted out the trusty iPhone and shot this quick video.
I know people hate smart phones (and blogs for that matter). Some people feel like we’ve lost our ability to communicate or enjoy a moment because we’re always thinking of that next tweet or Facebook update or blog post. But I think that little computer in my pocket is such a magical thing. It allows me to share wonderful moments with all of you. I sat on the dock and watched the sun go down, and I was so excited for you to (sort of) be there with me.
And hey, if you want to see more photos from our lake weekend, click here!
Summer Loving
/1 Comment/in Fun, Gimme, Style /by MeganI looked at the calendar today and couldn’t believe it! Summer is nearing an end here in the Midwest, where school starts in three short weeks! THREE WEEKS! Bah humbug. We are going to have to squeeze every drop of summer out of these last few weeks/weekends. Here are some fun things we’ve been loving and/or coveting this hot, hot summer.
1. Friendship Bracelets from Madewell. // 2. Polka Dot Anything, but these cute shorts from Splendid will do the trick! // 3. We’ve been making tons of popsicles via the ole’ freezing juice method, but I’d love one of these Zoku makers for an instant treat! // 4. Curl Creme from Bumble and Bumble is how I make my wavy hair look beachy even when I’m in an air conditioned office all day. // 5. My Saltwaters have been my go-to shoe this summer…I can dress them up or down and they go with everything. // 6. The XX is coming out with a new album of more soothing, magical loveliness that just sounds like summer to me.
Psssssttt…looky what I found! Similar polka dot shorts at Old Navy of all places! And $18! Get on that, people!