unioncollege:

Rainy days at Union are perfect for many things:

• Finishing up your Steinmetz poster/presentation
• Getting a head start on studying for finals (its week 7!) 
• Getting sushi in Reamer 
• Making plans for Commencement 

Let’s go on an adventure!

Eric and Duncan

I’m currently going through my closet trying to clear out what I don’t need and don’t wear anymore. I’m moving on Thursday and need to be all packed up Wednesday night, so this is the perfect time to lighten up the boxes by getting rid of the excess.

I also started my big-girl job back in the beginning of May which  means significant changes to my wardrobe (in theory) or at least what I wear Monday through Friday (in reality). Most of the skirts I own are too short to wear to work, and things like jeans and t-shirts are delegated to weekends only— that means 2 days of the week. The overwhelming minority.

I came home with very positive expectations about how this would go, but it turns out it’s just as hard as it has been every other time I’ve attempted this, and trust me, it’s happened many times before.

Here are the problems I’m encountering:

1. I remember what almost everything cost. Like, really. “I spent xx dollars on this shirt/dress/skirt and I’ve only worn it twice. What a waste. Maybe I can wear it again.”
2. If I can’t remember what it cost, I can at least remember where I bought it and who I was with, which brings me to my next point.
3. A lot of my clothes are from my time abroad, either from Spain (mostly) or London. I attach sentimental value to these clothes and want to keep them, because even if I only wear something one more time, it’s still a souvenir and that makes it more justifiable to keep.
4. Everything looks good with a gray v-neck. Guess what I happen to be wearing right now? How could a $3 t-shirt from Forever 21 look good with so many things? But it does.
5. I keep forgetting that I can only wear these clothes on weekends. And that when it finally gets to be the weekend, I only want to wear sweatpants and when it gets to be cold, I only want to wear warm things. That doesn’t mean non-slutty mini-skirts and silk tops.
6. I liked all the clothes when I bought them so for the most part I still like them now and am therefore blind to whether or not they’re flattering on my figure.
7. You never know when you’re going to need something again. Even if you wear it once, it’s better than buying something new and never wearing that thing!

Can someone please come over and give me unbiased opinions and maybe throw things out when I’m not looking? That would be great.

Look at these cool maps I made! Thanks to Lia/@liabeans

I’ve visited 27 states (54%) Create your own visited map of The United States

Map of the World: I’ve visited 11 countries (4.88%)

Map of India: I’ve visited 5 states (14.2%)

johnmayerephemeris:

May, 23. 2008

Oahu, HI

I have an interview on Friday morning. For every interview I’ve ever had, the weather has been terrible— generally rainy and always very windy. Except for that one time it was 60 degrees and sunny in FEBRUARY, and I was late and running down Boylston St sweating my ass off.

St. Patrick’s Day was a few weeks ago, and it was 65 degrees and sunny. I got my first sunburn of the year that day while I was out reading on the porch. The next day almost hit 70 degrees, but I missed most of it because I was sleeping off that St. Patrick’s Day hangover.

Today was a beautiful day, in the 50s and sunny. Not just sunny, though. The kind of sunny that actually warms you when you’re in the sunlight. One of those days where it was colder in the shade or on the subway and then warm once you got into the sunlight, and definitely a New England spring day.

Like I said, I have an interview Friday morning… so it’s going to snow.

what-the-photon:

This isn’t even a shoop. Roger Radcliffe of 101 Dalmatians really is that hipster.

I’ve talking about this for awhile, so it’s time I finally put it together: the application to Take Me Out On A Date For Valentine’s Day.

The application is truly freeform; you’re welcome to submit any sort of product that you see fitting for the goods and services you can provide me. Musical entries are of particular interest, since they’re well-aligned with my personal interests. Film entries are also encouraged, although the short-term timeframe doesn’t really work in the filmmaker’s favor at this point. Any other sort of creative entry in any sort of format is great, too. Just send me whatever.

All that being said, I thought I’d compile a list of questions for any interested applicants with no creative talents. Please feel free to copy and paste into a word document. The list will follow.

***PLEASE NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR LATEST TAX RETURN, ALL DENTAL RECORDS, AND ANY OTHER COOL THINGS I MIGHT WANT TO KNOW ABOUT***

Application for People with No Talent:

Name:
Date of Birth:
Where did you grow up?
Do you own a pair of LL Bean slippers? If not, do you adequately appreciate the quality of these fine goods?
Do you think you look good naked?
Where would you take me on a date?
My favorite flowers are gerbera daisies. This is not a question.
How would you describe your personal style?
Have you ever read Dinosaur Comics?
What are your thoughts on Bright Eyes, Mumford and Sons, John Mayer, Bon Iver, and the Avett Brothers?
Would you let me pick the movie if we were gonna watch one?
Can you cook?
If you were a donut, what flavor would you be and why?
Do you think you deserve to take me out on the most holiest of stupid holidays, Valentine’s Day? Describe. 

Alright… that’s good enough. Send your entry to kristenpechtol@gmail.com and I look forward to reading your application.

UPDATE: I’m willing to overlook the tax return and dental record attachments for the sake of time.

zooeydeschanel:

Gene Simmons toyota from Jon Wurster and Tom Sharpling. My favorite car commercial ever!!!