tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30412467258699104082024-03-05T22:12:02.284-05:00everyday intriguecarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11170556401659157393noreply@blogger.comBlogger98125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041246725869910408.post-21281680364628712292014-05-15T11:38:00.002-04:002014-05-15T11:38:50.347-04:00distorted film: okkervil river.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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When I first received my film back, I was a little bummed because the person had clipped the first images wrong. However, after looking more closely at the images at home, I actually grew to like the effect. </div>
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In fact, I was pretty excited that the film was exposed alright because my battery which powers the light meter in my camera had died, so I was guessing in a really dark room.</div>
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Below are some distorted images from the Okkervil River show I attended in Montreal at the end of March. </div>
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carahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11170556401659157393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041246725869910408.post-2336660686374030292014-05-13T22:53:00.001-04:002014-05-13T23:03:39.975-04:00spring arrives all at once. 35 mm weeks.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Everything starts to bloom. Skeletons of trees grow green, forming bridges overhead. Everyone leaves their homes. Spring awakens some part of you.</div>
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The joys of shooting film again are becoming more and more apparent to me. Even the feeling of the camera slung over my shoulder, a Yashica my step-father used to use in yearbook club. The slight tug a reminder of its presence, like an old friend with whom you need not talk to spend time. Waiting to pick your film up and the unpredictability of what will come back.</div>
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And then there was Tulip Fest...</div>
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carahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11170556401659157393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041246725869910408.post-56511813936061241182014-04-21T18:47:00.001-04:002014-04-21T18:47:01.718-04:00easter sunday bliss & a balcony.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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So, I hosted my first family gathering in my apartment. I must admit, it was such a wonderful and rewarding process; I hope I have the opportunity to host more in the future! Easter was small this year. It was immediate family and my grandmother squeeze in my tiny living room, but the balcony doors were open and the fresh Spring air kept us feeling open.</div>
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My mother was kind enough to bring these delicious apples with granola crumble on top and some sort of cinnamon sauce inside. I made a spinach and mozzarella quiche, which was still in the oven when these photos were taken. I also grabbed some beautiful treats from <a href="http://www.crisanbakery.com/">Crisan Bakery</a>, wrapped up for me by my beautiful friend <a href="http://allthishappiness.blogspot.com/">Kater</a>.</div>
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The show was so much more than I could have imagined. Will Sheff's voice is the most imperfect perfection. In some interview He writes the best lyrics I've ever heard. Will Sheff did an acoustic, solo version of "A Stone" and I know it's corny, but I started to tear up from the rawness. In an interview I once saw, he explained how writing songs expresses a feeling and/or thoughts in a way that can't simply be expressed in words, otherwise music may not exist. I completely agree with this concept and I think it relates to all art forms - visual arts, cinema, music, etc. I'm going to add some really good live performances by Okkervil River at the end of the post, if anyone is interested.</div>
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Jill was kind enough to let me stay that night with her and her boyfriend in their beautiful apartment in Notre Dame de Grâce.</div>
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I woke up at my leisure and ventured out to make the most of a day in Montreal. Walking down the streets there, my heart feels like it opens up a bit. I don't really know how to explain it other than that... It's like I can breathe into my heart.</div>
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carahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11170556401659157393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041246725869910408.post-11705271538096623972014-03-26T23:09:00.002-04:002014-03-26T23:10:19.247-04:00march '14 mixtape.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I find myself never on here anymore. Grad school, work, and life in general have consumed my time. One day, I will be a good blogger again.</div>
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A lot of these songs remind me of waking up... Not waking up on a day where you've just gotten a bit too little sleep, but rather a day where you awake refreshed and you have no obligations to anyone but yourself. What I wouldn't give for a day like that right now..</div>
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<i>Until We Get There</i> - Lucius</div>
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<i>Tiger Mountain Peasant Song</i> - Fleet Foxes</div>
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i decided it was about time i shot some film, so i grabbed my step-father's old manual camera from the '70s. i love the thought that goes into shooting a roll of film. you know you only have so many exposures, so you really think out each shot.</div>
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and admittedly, we went back to café névé the next morning... only this time, we shared a zucchini muffin.</div>
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fuchsia is a beautiful little store/cafe that i had heard about here and there during undergrad. they serve food, but only have enough seating for about 5-10 people. it is such a warm and beautiful little shop and they sell specialty items, like tea and infused sugars. they also serve espresso drinks. next time i go, i want to try their lavender (!) latte.</div>
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i ended up leaving with rose green tea and a rose oatmeal "biscuits en pot" (ingredients for cookies in a jar - you just add the butter and egg!).</div>
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Yesterday was Larkfest. I hadn't been since high school (~6 years ago) and I was excited to experience the action again. Now that I live smack in the middle of Center Square, I've developed a new and different appreciation for the festivals that go on around here. In many ways, I now feel like I am a part of the Center Square community and I delight in seeing the community come alive.</div>
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I started the morning off with a delicious drip coffee and chocolate croissant (pain au chocolat) from Caffe Vero. My journey to Vero was a long one, as I stopped and peeked at many of the local vendors who had set up booths at the festival.</div>
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It was a beautiful day for Larkfest. It was sunny and warm, but with a cool breeze. Unfortunately for the vendors, it was sometimes so breezy that they had to hold on to their merch. Fortunately for the rest of us, this breeze meant a fresh air while crammed along the street among hundreds of people.</div>
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I like to see the life that festivals pull out of people. There were so many people dancing. Strangers dancing amongst each other because the weather was perfect, the DJ was spinning, and it probably just felt good.</div>
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I couldn't help but treat myself to a couple goodies from Larkfest. I could psychologically justify the money spent because most of the vendors represented independently owned businesses. I picked up a pair of earrings in the shape of birdcages and I also purchased the necklace shown below. In the center of the pendent is cut-out text from Pride and Prejudice. In my particular necklace, you can see "Darcy."</div>
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I hope everyone had a lovely weekend and is making the most of our final warm weekends for the year. I'm tempted to have a picnic next weekend if the weather is nice. This may be part of why I love fall so much... I really appreciate and make the most of the dwindling summer weather. Oh, and I should mention, today I saw that the leaves have started to change.</div>
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So it's been about two months since my last post and a recent note from a friend has given me the push I needed to start posting again. The past two months have brought so much new-ness. I'm living alone for the first time and in a new apartment (at least one post will be dedicated to this move, but probably several). While the initial few weeks after the move-in were anxiety-producing, I feel that I am slowly habituating to my new environment.<br />
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I figured I'd start off posting again with a mix-tape of music that I've been particularly loving this month.<br />
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<i>angel in the snow</i> - elliott smith<br />
<i>the fade</i> - megafaun<br />
<i>the lucky one</i> - au revoir simone<br />
<i>service bell</i> - feist & grizzly bear<br />
<i>someone great</i> - lcd soundsystem<br />
<i>srxt</i> - bloc party<br />
<i>dance dance dance</i> - lykke li<br />
<i>chariot</i> - page france<br />
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carahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11170556401659157393noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041246725869910408.post-57103743443019386542013-05-20T16:02:00.001-04:002013-05-20T16:02:26.729-04:00A sidewalk sale kind of day.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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My friend Caitie and I recently went on a yard sale excursion. It was a beautiful day and it seemed everyone was out and about. There have been so many yard/sidewalk/garage sales all over the place! At my friend Jackie's sidewalk sale, I lucked out by getting a coffee table, french press, and wine rack all for $5!! She did cut me the "workin' gal's discount," for which I am so grateful.</div>
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We ended the day visiting Luke so that he and Caitie could play some music together. It was the perfect conclusion to a lovely day.</div>
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carahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11170556401659157393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041246725869910408.post-52033445940361096252013-05-19T15:29:00.001-04:002013-05-19T15:30:18.730-04:00may 2013 mixtape.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=3041246725869910408&pli=1">may 2013 mixtape.</a> from <a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=3041246725869910408&pli=1">cara.m.hanley</a> on <a href="http://8tracks.com/">8tracks Radio</a>.</div>
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<i>the bad in each other</i> - feist</div>
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<i>mushaboom [postal service mix]</i> - feist</div>
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<i>timidity</i> - drunken boat</div>
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<i>savannah smiles</i> - okkervil river</div>
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carahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11170556401659157393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041246725869910408.post-61546337762567602972013-04-27T18:10:00.001-04:002013-04-27T18:14:25.604-04:00cafe névé.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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montreal was the time and place when and where i became solidified in the person i am today (definitely not even close to perfect and not entirely self-assured, but more solidified, sure...). there are things i remember more clearly than others. living with women who became inspirations to me. drinks and dancing in bars with friends. bike riding everywhere, absolutely everywhere. catching the 144 on snowy, messy days to arabic class every morning. my bed arranged so i'd wake up with the morning light on my face.</div>
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one of my most prominent memories exists in cafe neve, the little cafe just around the corner from our apartment, on Rachel. i went to Café Névé almost every day during my last year at McGill, when we were living up in the plateau on hôtel de ville.</div>
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i was worried that a return to Café Névé would burn me like so many other good memories that reach an unattainable level of perfection as they grow more and more distance in the past. however, once i was back in Café Névé, i felt incredibly filled with joy. i didn't want to leave.</div>
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carahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11170556401659157393noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041246725869910408.post-20383544536142335442013-04-18T18:36:00.002-04:002013-04-18T18:39:44.738-04:005 Things I Love Wednesday (Thursday?).<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>1. <a href="http://scoutmob.com/new-york/with-roots?ref=crssl_shp_artist">With Roots Jewelry</a>.</b></div>
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<b>2. budding flowers</b><br />
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from <a href="http://vimeo.com/gustavjohansson">Gustav Johansson</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</div>
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<b>5. meditation.</b><br />
I started meditating recently at the recommendation of a friend. Specifically, I followed the Oprah & Deepak Chopra 21-Day Meditation Challenge. I found that this was an extremely helpful to for transitioning into meditation practice. I usually meditate before I go to sleep and I've found that the benefits of meditation have extended into the rest of my next day in that my stress level has reduced.<br />
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"Ghost Train" - Summer Camp</div>
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"Cold Girl Fever" - The National</div>
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Montreal is one of my favorite places in the world. Having studied there for four years during my undergrad, Montreal became a home away from home. While back in Albany over the summers during college, I found myself finding any and every excuse to pack an overnight bag and cruise up the Northway.</div>
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My Montreal weekend started with meeting Jill, one of my best friends from college. We walked around the city and did a little unproductive shopping. </div>
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After shopping, Jill and I crashed in our hotel room for a bit before dinner. Then we headed to <a href="http://www.auxvivres.com/en/home/">Aux Vivres</a> up near Avenue Mont-Royal. Aux Vivres is a restaurant that specializes in vegan cuisine. The food was so fresh and delicious. The flavors were so powerful and different! We met Mar, my old college roommate who I hadn't seen in over a year, at the restaurant.</div>
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Jill left around noon the next day, so after dropping her off at her bus stop, I met up with Mar and we went poking around the Plateau. We used to live in the Plateau, near Rachel, so it felt so comfortable to be back.</div>
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We made sure to visit my favorite cafe in the entire world: <a href="http://cafeneve.com/">Café Névé</a>. We used to live right around the corner from it and I went there almost every day. Needless to say, I was a VERY happy camper! <i>This cafe was such an important and wonderful part of my life in Montreal that I am going to dedicate a separate post to it!</i></div>
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Once Mar had to return home, I couldn't bare to leave la belle ville just yet. I felt so alive there, like I was filling a void I wasn't entirely aware had existed beforehand. I walked down the familiar streets with my camera in tow and tried to capture the essence of a city which I realized I had missed more than I knew. It has been decided that I mustn't let such long spans of time go between visits. I plan on returning during the summer to romp around in the warmer weather, enjoy the Jazz Fest, sit outside on the back patio at Saint Sulpice, and go to Tam-Tams on the Parc Mont-Royal! I'm also tempted to go to Osheaga again... Anyone interested?</div>
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carahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11170556401659157393noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041246725869910408.post-23936589770423797512013-03-20T23:25:00.001-04:002013-03-20T23:27:45.649-04:005 Things I love Wednesday.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<b>1. A Bird Ballet.</b></div>
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/58291553">A bird ballet | Music Video</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/neels">Neels CASTILLON</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.</div>
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<b>2. 8tracks app for iPhone.</b><br />
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I love this app. I don't know why it hasn't really caught on as much as something like Pandora. You can either listen to your or your friends' mixes or search for mixes based on what kind of music you're into at the moment!</div>
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<b>3. <a href="http://www.thecherryblossomgirl.com/">the cherry blossom girl's blog</a>.</b><br />
This lady is beautiful and has such amazing fashion sense! Plus, she really takes beautiful photographs. I love seeing all the Parisian scenes. :) All of her blog posts are written in French and English, so it also gives me an opportunity to brush up on my French!<br />
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<b>4. Finger paintings by Judith Braun.</b></div>
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<b>5. sock buns!</b><br />
If you don't know, a "sock bun" is basically like a foam donut hair device that you put around your pony-tail. You then take you hair and pin it around the sock bun to make a very full and tidy bun. I'm pretty sure the name sock bun came from the fact that you can cut the end off of a sock (thus making it like a cloth tube) and the roll it onto itself to make it like a donut which you would use in the same fashion as described above. You can purchase one at many places for $5 or less! I got mine at H&M, but I've heard of someone buying one at Claire's and I'm sure places like Sally's probably have them, as well.<br />
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Thanks for reading!<br />
xoxo<br />
Cara</div>
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carahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11170556401659157393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3041246725869910408.post-4285660623616676922013-03-17T21:56:00.002-04:002013-03-17T21:57:28.375-04:00Looking forward to Montreal.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Next weekend, I will be returning to Montreal for the first time in over a year. I can't believe that I have been away for so long. Montreal still holds the key to my heart. I can see myself moving back there one day down the road.</div>
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I miss the culture, the feeling of closeness with one's neighbors, the independent businesses, the metro, the external staircases, and the crispness in the air. I cannot wait to bring my camera and capture some of the most beautiful aspects of the city, which in my opinion lie in the more commonplace moments of the day: a cup of coffee at the cafe, walking down any side-street between Saint Laurent and Saint Denis, meeting with friends on Parc Mont-Royal for Tam-Tams.</div>
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I figured I'd share some of my favorite photographs from my university years in Montreal:</div>
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I will be meeting up with one of my best friends in the entire world in Montreal, Jill Wayne. Montreal, as luck would have it, serves as the perfect meeting ground between Toronto and Albany. I will definitely be posting about our journey!</div>
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1. <i>sectionate city</i> - andrew bird</div>
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2. <i>breezeblocks</i> - alt j</div>
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3. <i>love is all i am</i> - dawes</div>
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5. <i>lady daydream</i> - twin sister</div>
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6. <i>you are what you love</i> - jenny lewis and the watson twins</div>
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7. <i>ambling alp</i> - yeasayer</div>
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8. <i>wildfire</i> - SBTRKT</div>
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9. <i>disparate youth</i> - santigold</div>
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Caffe Vero is definitely one of my favorite cafes in Albany. It is also one of the cafes that I frequent most often. The location is great, on Lark Street, and the coffee is even better. In my opinion, their coffee is some of the best in the area. Although the space is on the smaller side, there are many little tables at which you are almost always able to find a spot. In addition, there are some prime people-watching seating options along the front windows!</div>
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When I come to Caffe Vero, I usually get a cup of their freshly brewed coffee or a cappuccino. The baristas at this cafe specialize in latte art and they are all uniquely gifted. If you stop by, make sure you pick up a punch card! After ten (I think) drinks, you get one free! This is usually when I splurge for a cappuccino. In the summer, their iced coffee is <i>delicious</i> and if you're looking for something a little sweeter, their iced jasmine tea was pretty tasty when I tried it this past summer. During the warmer months, this is a great place to stop by for you caffeine fix before wandering around Washington Park. On an ideal summer day off, I like to stroll down to Dove & Hudson for a browse and then read for a bit in Caffe Vero's cozy atmosphere.</div>
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I also have to give Caffe Vero some props for their display of local artists' photography. I appreciate cafes that provide a space for locals to showcase their work.</div>
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<b>1. Jenny Lewis and the Watson Twins.</b></div>
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I think I first started listening to Jenny Lewis and the Watson Twins' album "Rabbit Fur Coat" in high school or early college. Relatively recently, one of the songs off the album came up on my iPod while it was on shuffle and I decided to listen to the whole album again. I find it just as amazing as I used to. Jenny Lewis's voice is so unique and so sincere. If you're into singer-songwriter, folksy kind of stuff, you should definitely check this album out! Some of my favorite tracks are "Rise Up With Fists!," "You Are What You Love," and "The Big Guns."<br />
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<b>2. leopard flats from Target!</b></div>
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I actually bought two pairs of these shoes, the leopard pair and also a black pair. It was love at first sight when I saw the studs on the back. When looking for shoes that I can wear casually as well as to work, I like comfortable flats with a little classiness to them. While I definitely would not wear the leopard pair of shoes to work, I would and have worn the black pair. Also, because there is black and brown in the leopard pattern, they go with almost anything!</div>
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<b>3. <a href="http://www.hulu.com/status-updates">Status Updates</a> on Hulu</b><br />
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Brigitte Dale, the creator of Status Updates is one of my favorite Youtubers. She is hilarious and adorable and quirky. She was MIA for a while and then turned back up on Youtube with a video explaining that she collaborated with MTV to create Status Updates, a web series on Hulu. The show is so light-hearted and very funny. I don't usually laugh out loud at TV shows or movies, but I found myself giggling a lot while marathoning through the first season of this show. The thing is, the episodes are only about seven minutes long, so you can really go through a season quite quickly. I am really hoping they'll come out with a second season!<br />
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<b>4. Root: 1 red wine!</b><br />
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Okay, so maybe this should be more like a favorite for 2012! Root: 1 is probably my favorite red wine at the moment, although I recently tasted Sharecropper's red wine from Oregon at <a href="http://lucasconfectionery.wordpress.com/">the Charles Lucas Confectionery</a> and it may become a new favorite. One of the greatest aspects about Root: 1 is that we can find it around here at wine shops for about 8 bucks! I also love the graphic design on the bottle.<br />
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Okay, so I have a new favorite photography iPhone app! VSCO CAM blows just about every other photography app I've used out of the water, other than Snapseed. Somehow, VSCO CAM makes your iPhone photos look like they are better quality than they really are. I also love the fact that they give your photos the look of film. The graininess adjustment really lends to this.</div>
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Today has been so hectic... scurrying around, finishing presents, and getting dolled up. Not to forget class... which was rudely not cancelled!</div>
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I thought I'd share the outfit I wore out to dinner with the boo.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Alice Gao</span></b></div>
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<b>Instagram name: alice_gao</b></div>
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I've written about Alice Gao's blog and photography in a <a href="http://everydayintrigue.blogspot.com/2013/01/5-things-i-love-tuesday.html">previous post</a>. I love the simplicity and clean lines of her photos. I'm also a sucker for breakfast and coffee/tea photography. She is probably my #1 favorite Instagrammer.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Gabriel Flores</span></b></div>
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<b>Instagram name: gabrielflores</b></div>
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I began following Gabriel Flores recently. He has some of the most photographically exquisite images on Instagram. I love his use of shadow and reflection. A majority of his photos are taken in New York City.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Bonnie Tsang</span></b></div>
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<b>Instagram name: bonnietsang</b></div>
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Bonnie Tsang's Instagram is a true combination of fun and skill. Many of her photos bring a little smile to my face. She frequently posts images of her adorable daughter. She also posts many cafe images, which I love.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Sandra Juto</span></b></div>
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<b>Instagram name: sandra juto</b></div>
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I'm not sure how I stumbled upon Sandra Juto's Instagram, but I'm so glad that I did. Her photos make me long for Europe and most of them seem to have a vintage quality which is very aesthetically pleasing.</div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Steph Goralnick</span></b></div>
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<b>Instagram name: sgoralnick</b></div>
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Steph Goralnick's Instagram photos are breathtaking. She posts many photos of New York City, but she also travels around a fair bit. Recently, she's even posted some photos that are taken from the airplane looking down over the earth.</div>
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I hope you enjoyed viewing these talented Instagrammers' beautiful images. If you'd like to follow me on Instagram, my username is amourbrillant!</div>
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<b>1. Crisan Bakery on Lark Street.</b></div>
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I've been a fan of Crisan Bakery for quite some time, but before last week I hadn't been there in months. The atmosphere in this bakery is so beautiful and kitsch. Considering how beautiful these pastries are, they are very moderately priced. I highly recommend their nutella croissants and cappuccinos!</div>
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Spirited Away is a Japanese anime film directed by Hayao Miyazaki, who also directed My Neighbor Totoro and Kiki's Delivery Service. In fact, Kiki's Delivery Service is one of my favorite movies of all time. The painterly quality of these movies really suck you into the dream. I do enjoy watching anime films every once in a while because I love the imagination of them. Why do we put limits on what we believe is feasible? Maybe if we allowed something beyond the scientific to enter our worlds, we'd realize that "logic" encapsulates so much more than we would have ever thought... logical.</div>
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Miyazaki's films remind me of Murakami's novels because both incorporate the surreal and fantastical in a way that is still somewhat believable and in a way that we almost want to believe can be true. /rant</div>
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Caffeine Fix used to be my favorite nail polish years ago before I got really into pastels. Lately, I've been really enjoying the recent vampy trend. Case and point, my bold lipstick obsession. Caffeine Fix is a very deep, very dark maroon color that almost appears black in some lighting. This is great because I love the look of black nails, but I think it looks so stark on my über paleness, so Caffeine Fix is a great compromise.</div>
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I realize more and more each year that my body does not react all that well to dairy products. We'll leave it at that. BUT I can't seem to give up many dairy foods, like cheese and ice cream. However, I am willing to make a concession when it comes to milk. I've not been a huge milk drinker, anyways. Almond milk is not that delicious on its own, but it's very low in calories and generally only has 1 or 2 carbs per 8 oz. glass! It's great for blending in smoothies and I like it in my cereal in the morning! So far, I think the coconut unsweetened flavor is my favorite.</div>
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<b>5. J'adore by Dior perfume.</b></div>
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Those who know me well know that J'adore is my scent. It is a floral and sensual scent. Most girls have a perfume that they feel really encompasses their unique femininity. J'adore does just that for me, although I find it to be more of a nighttime scent and I am on the look-out for a more day-friendly scent!</div>
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I might try to do more fashion-related posts now. These are some of my favorite posts on fellow bloggers' sites, so I figured why not give it a shot myself? The weather here has been rather erratic, but mainly warm for this time of year. This allows for more tights and dresses and less form-swallowing eskimo coats.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">coat - Forever 21 ($12!); dress - Old Navy; button-up shirt - Salvation Army; shoes - J. C. Penney.</td></tr>
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It's always quite awkward for me to take photos of myself, but if it's for the sake of fashion, who am I to let my discomfort get in the way? From what I've heard from other bloggers, the process gets less awkward in time.</div>
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February is here at last and I'm willing to bet many of us have pretty much completely forgotten about our New Year's resolutions. Attendance at the gym is dwindling and there are fewer people to be found in the super market health food aisle. I wanted to create a visual reminder to keep my resolutions on my mind.</div>
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1 picture frame (I got mine at the Salvation Army)</div>
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Here's to setting goals and keeping them. If you find that you've been letting your goals slip out of your thoughts in the chaos of daily life, don't get discouraged and remember that you can pick them back up whenever and you'll be better for it! Also, I believe that people shouldn't put all of their focus on setting goals for the new year. If you want to see a change in your life, start as soon as you get the urge!</div>
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