A Perch, a Peace, a Panorama

Confrontation, no matter how PC (politically correct) our society is, will always thrive on college campuses. It seems as though individuals are always ready to challenge the modern equivalent of normal.

The election, our economic situation, the billions of dollars generated by corporations, the seemingly relevant topic of fairness (or the lack thereof), and whatever else one could come up with. This plague upon humanity has created more emotions than reason.

Is it immoral to make large sums of money when so many people are losing everything? Is it the person's own fault for creating large mortgages that they could not pay back? Should the government bail out individuals?

In spite of all these questions and the equally weighty answers that many people have prepared for "just such an occasion." Are there not more important questions? More immediate? More answerable by the common person?

Why do we long to have such a huge connection to the outside world? Why do we long for such global knowing-ness? Is it a superiority complex? A sense of connected-ness? Why do we ask questions we cannot answer? Why do we not trust those in leadership who have impressive amounts of knowledge above and beyond that we, ourselves, possess? (for the most part... there are those who actually know what's going because they have alternative means of information beyond that which the press has pre-packaged, refined, and labeled for us.

What happened to being a good neighbor? Playing board games? Enjoying a book now and again... and possibly even again for those of us who are so lucky as to have a luxury like that. Fall is HERE!!! I cannot say it too many times. Walks in nature does the body so much more good than a majority of other quick fixes.

OK... ok... then there are those retail therapy sessions that do so much good. Both for you and the economy that your bank account has just stimulated. Oh goodness! But for a pair of Ralph Lauren Pink Suede 2 1/2 to 3 inch stilettos.... maybe.

Therapy like this can only be celebrated by the strictest of measures. Namely going out with friends and eating ridiculous amounts of calories which will be laughed off in the process. Why should it be a vicious cycle? Could it not be like a permanent adrenalin rush? A thrill ride for the ages?

Rant. Rave. Really funny to watch. (that would be the overall description of this writing style I'm experiencing... and yes the correct word would be expiriencing because I feel a little as though I am in the passenger seat. And for those of you that have never been in my passenger seat... oh dear. I pray that you will never have to. I personally have never been bothered by it BUT others tell me it a fearsomer thing to behold.

Now I must return to my midterm-the catalyst for this. I think you should all hold it personally resonsible.

And check out the LV video at the bottom of the page. The cat-walk one.

Mmmmmmmm!

Later friends!

Crunchy, Crispy, Sweet!

Fall is my favorite.

It's that You've Got Mail beginning plus crunchy leaves and the onset of the most amazing food you've ever tasted in your life! Jeans get tighter, wallets get looser (in anticipation of Christmas), and soon we'll be sleeping in a whole hour! (thank YOU daylight savings!)

We've got pumpkins to carve and Christmas cards to begin working on, projects and parties, and mom is planning the family get-together this year so... and would you mind? and...

Stress sets in. Robotic Frostys and Santas garble their Christmas carols from every convenience store isle, you still don't have a something for that person who has EVERYTHING, and your car is frozen solid. Grrrreat. When you first move into this area all you see are people in shorts and tank tops sunbathing with a few shirtless hotties practising whatever sport they do best in the park and you think "I could live here forever" then.....

bum bum BUM!!!! Reality sets in. Not only are you living in an old apartment with tinging heaters (at all hours of the night) BUT your roommates are sick, the local coffee locals are a half hour walk away, and you are stuck inside with only spider solitaire to keep you company. Don't get me wrong though. The first snow is beautiful. Gorgeous. Postcard pictures galore. It's when that first snow melts and then freezes over and THEN it snows on top so that you can no longer either drive, walk without severe bruising to the bum, or even keep your coffee to a decent temperature for more than 15 min.

Ahh! Life!!!

This year I'm resolutely charging at the wall with projects! friends! ridiculous amounts of wool! and my amazingly wonderful wedge heeled, snow-proof, with matching coat--- logger boots!

Happy merry making! Make sure to carve a pumpkin, grab a hot chocolate, and do justice to a pie or two!

Katie

The Erotic Art of Shoe Shopping

I am in love.

All it took was 300$ worth of confidence, strut, and I-will-wear-nothing-else-so-long-as-I-live.

Perfect!

Many of you might think that my little investment in the clothing artists of our time is beyond extravagant. Could I achieve the same high for less? yes. But today I had a fling in the Nordstroms shoe department and... forgive me if I have the first and last impulse buy of this year.

Shocking? yes. I am a Scrooge McDuck at heart. I will spend more than 50$ on food per month although I also feed my monstrosity of a boyfriend and two roommates occasionally. I have priorities.

for 20 Starbucks drinks (Caramel Machiatto 180 degrees) you could already have an amazing coat or an arrayment of tops, a new fragrance, and that amazing scarf set from Barneys!!! (ok ok maybe you'd need to skip a few more drinks than 20. But 20 drinks at 4-5$ a pop adds up quickly!!!)

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Hopefully this will be a great source of information for you.

My goal is to always bring up new questions, a different perspective, and answer any questions you have.

Thank you!

Kate