behind the scenes

Had a fun time at work this week filming a video for one of our clients. C and I got a little up close and personal with the camera, which was a bit scary, I'll admit. :) Our client's asst. marketing manager, Kara, sent along these fun pics from the day of the shoot.

October 31st goodness

It's no secret I'm a total Halloween fiend, and this year was no exception to the insanity. My costume was an obvious choice, but I couldn't pass it up. Ended up wearing it all day - at work, during my finance midterm, and at a friend's party. Super fun, but I'll admit it was heavenly to slip on flannel PJs and get my makeup off that night! :)

Mountain momma

This past Sunday, C and I decided to go to visit the town of Julian, CA to put off work and school for a bit. Sometimes, you've just gotta head up to the mountains to have some crumb apple pie with melted cheddar.

It's so beautiful to go to Julian in the fall - it's always bustling at this time with apple picking. We caught the Oktoberfest when we were there, which turned out to be one small block of bake sales and cute middle-aged couples doing German folk dances. We also did some wine tasting, and sneaked out of the tasting room to enjoy our wine outside at a picnic bench. Just what the doctor ordered.

Going mad at The Ace

Went to a Mad Men party at The Ace a few weeks back, and just got the pictures developed. Apparently I was too distracted to take any photos! Oh well, was fun to celebrate my friend Whitney's 40th - I was impressed by how perfectly early-60s everyone was dressed. So much better when people go all out!

currently reading: emma

It's embarrassing to admit I've seen at least 4 adaptations of Emma on stage and screen, and yet I've somehow never read it! Until now, that is. I'm thankful for vacations because I get the chance to read some yummy fiction, guilt-free. Here's hoping Emma and Mr. Knightley get together this time! ;)

*image property of BBC Worldwide

When life gets busy, it's easy to neglect our creative selves in favor of practical, day to day tasks. But in doing so, we're starving our brains of the free-form time it needs to effectively process and integrate information. In more fluffy terms, art helps frame our understanding of the world and subsequently gives our lives meaning.


So let's make more time for fun. :) I totally broke my own rule here by not going to dance class tonight, but I did do some creative writing, which should count!

Yipes, it's finals time for my first semester of grad school. The weather is so gorgeous and I want to go to the beach, but that is not to be! So for now, I'll just enjoy the breezy vistas of Greece from my dining room/study room. :)

*images via shannoneileen, sundayinbed, and crystal leung