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2020

Happy New Year to all! Was this year a total rollercoaster or what?! Let’s recap.

January

We started this year with a Wulff fam trip to Disneyland. LITTLE DID WE KNOW it would be our one and only trip this year!

I also visited with a few friends for a WB tour of the Gilmore Girls exhibit, and got to hang with Rachel and her friends for her birthday. Remember hanging out with lots of people? Man…

At the end of the month, Mike and I both got the flu on the SAME DAY! Was it Covid…? We’ll never know! We stayed in bed for a week and I completely lost my voice. How exciting! Sgt. Pepper was a good flu-buddy though.

February

In February, after we healed up, we started really buckling down on fixing up my dad’s house so we could get married in May (or so we thought :] ) We painted, landscaped, and complained A LOT, but looking back it was such a wonderful bonding experience, I wouldn’t change it for the world. Although, I would take less painting. That was the worst.

Mike got a job in Glendale, so we were able to start meeting up at lunch occasionally which was really fun. Please note in the photo below what he has coined to be known as his ‘depression beard’ because he really did not enjoy that job in Glendale. RIP, depression beard. Thankfully, Mike has since moved on from that gig.

Sam and I had our Galentine’s dinner at a waffle house nearby and on the 14th, I got a very beautiful delivery at work that put a huge smile on my face. Chris Pratt, in an interview around that time, confirmed what all women know – give her flowers, and she’ll love you forever.

At the end of the month, Sam and I got to see The Bachelor Live show at the Ace Theatre which is one of my favorite venues. It was a weird show, but far exceeded all expectations. Also, a coworker caught wind of our plans, so he hooked us up with some glow-roses, so we could use it as a rosy gavel and pass judgement on contestants.

March

March started off great – Mike had his bachelor party in Tahoe and all seemed right with the world.

Then… things got INTERESTING. We had to cancel our wedding shower and opt for a family dinner instead because Covid lockdown was upon us.

Once everything shut down the two most exciting things in our lives were these:
1. The squirrel that had moved into our chimney.
2. Our discovery of Postmates.

April

April brought a few little simple pleasures.

Mike and I took lots of walks around Thousand Oaks and really got to know the neighborhood.

I made some face masks for our little crew, which ended up being a little harder than expected for me, but they helped keep us safe until we could expand our mask-wardrobe. Nick even still uses his!

Mike and I had our first in-home date night, started cooking more exciting things at home, and toward the end of the month we worked on our Change-the-Date cards, as our upcoming wedding on May 2 was just no longer a possibility.

We also got to celebrate Nick’s 30th birthday at my dad’s house and enjoy the fruits of our house-labor.

Through and through, Sgt. Pepper remained unphased by the goings-on.

May

On May 2nd, we mourned/celebrated our former wedding date with a facetime with the NorCal Wulffs, and little drive to Malibu for a picnic on the grass. Then on the 4th, for our two year anniversary, Mike planned a park date complete with ramen, flowers, and perfect card.

Sam and I got to have lots of Lizzie McGuire sister nights – they really are what dreams are made of.

I also tried on my wedding dress for the first time, and luckily it fit wonderfully and no adjustments had to be made.

Later in the month, the Bear boys and the Wulff crew took a day trip to Ventura. We played Frisbee, hiked a bit, and played on the beach. We finished the day with a visit to Island Brewing in Carpinteria for a few 6-packs to-go.

We finished the month with a weekend trip to Los Osos with the family. Bonus points for the name of the town.

June

In June, we celebrated Mike’s birthday with 2 dinner parties because restaurants opened up for a hot second and we had to take advantage of that. One at Mastros, and the other at Lazy Dog with the whole fam.

A couple days later, we took a trip to Ventura during lunch to get our MARRIAGE LICENSE.

Mike and I took a little trip to Pine Mountain Club which was a very weird and great place. We took lots of hikes and drank lots of beer. We finished the trip at Finney’s in Ventura and planned our honeymoon road trip, since our original plan of Maui was no longer in the picture.

The family and I also took a trip to Big Bear for Father’s Day and got to kill about 150 moths in our air bnb which was a fun little time.

While we were gone, my Rover catsitter gave Sgt. Pepper the photoshoot of a lifetime.

July

In early July, we celebrated Sam’s birthday with a Jaws party in the backyard. The family bought of projector which has proven EXTREMELY useful and fun.

I bought a bike, so Mike and I took a lot of bike rides together. We even took a trip to Montecito for a day to ride around the beach mansions. As a bonus, we discovered what has come to be one of our favorite lunch spots that day as well.

At the end of the month, my bridesmaids and I went down to Long Beach for the most perfect bachelorette party. We watched Magic Mike, drank cocktails, met a fantastic group of gay boys, and sailed our own little boat along the coast like the nautical adventurers we are!

August

August was THE best – It was all wedding prep, all the time, with a little visit to The Buehler’s house early in the month. My beautiful coworkers also surprised me with a gorgeous bridal shower, complete with bear macarons. ❤

I celebrated my birthday at home with the fam. We had a Disneyland theme – corndogs, churros, and squelching heat. It certainly helped fill the Disney-void that had made a home in our hearts.

We had our rehearsal dinner at The Odyssey, which – fun fact- was where my first boyfriend ever asked me to be his girlfriend. Isn’t life fun?

We got married on the 22nd, and it was truly the best day ever. I just want to relive it in my brain forever, and just like any amazing time in life, I wish I could experience it all again.

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We took our Honeymoon up the coast of CA and it was an absolute blast. So much beer, lots of bougie hotels, and A LOT of free champagne. Who knew all you had to do to get free stuff was get married!

September

Christine got married in September so we celebrated her with a surprise shower at Rachel’s house and got to watch the ceremony on zoom. The roosters in the background were even cheering her on, so later that night, Mike and I doodled a comic in her honor at our local dive bar.

Later in the month, Mike built a bike rack for our patio that was totally impressive, and we finally moved all his stuff into *our* condo in Thousand Oaks.

Sam and I finished the month with our yearly sister trip – we originally wanted to go to Vegas to see Shania Twain, but instead, we went to Santa Barbara and drank beer and went to the drive-in to watch Rocky Horror at Midnight.

October

We kicked of October with our annual Hocus Pocus night, and this year Nick joined us for the extravaganza.

The family took a trip to Sacramento, too, which was really great in spite of things being closed. Again, lots of beer and hikes. Are you seeing a theme here? *Spoiler alert* one of my January 2021 goals is NO BEER.

At the end of the month, Sam and I celebrated Halloween with our GLOW couples costume.

November

On the first, I met Mike up in Washington for a week to work from there. We visited a few new towns, and celebrated his mom’s birthday together with the family.

Later in the month, Mike and I took a quick trip to San Diego for fun to mix things up a bit.

We finished the month with a tiny little Wulff family Thanksgiving with homemade pies and a tiny keg.

December

We annually celebrate my dad’s birthday with a trip to Disney, so this year, we were lucky enough to be able to walk around Downtown Disney for a bit, get dinner, and shop too! It closed to on-site dining the NEXT DAY so this was truly a birthday miracle.

Mike and I got our first tree as a married couple, and BOY was it cute.

We spent Christmas in Washington, and my sister and dad were able to join as well, and we all had a snowy, gorgeous time. Out flight was delayed on the way there, so we got to Seattle finally around 2 in the morning and had an unexpected stay at the airport Mariott.

After our turbulent arrival, it was all smooth sailing – We built a snowman, had a game night as a result of a power outage, swung on a buoy, and had pastries in Leavenworth. You’ll see in the photos below my father clutching our precious box of pastries through the winter storm. He knows what his priorities are. It was a truly wonderful end to a crazy year.

2019

I don’t much keep up with this blog anymore, but I thought since we’re in the midst of such a strange time, I’d take a minute to write down some highlights from last year, because I really do enjoy looking back… like a digital diary of sorts.

January

At the beginning of the year, Sam treated me to a musical version of Edward Scissorhands at The Rockwell, which was a really cool time.

Me and the fam also went to Disneyland for a last dose of Christmas cheer.

Rachel had a brewery tour b-day in mid-Jan. We played games and drank lots of tasty beer, and it was a great time.

And I finished the month off with a trip to Arrowhead with Mike, and Ojai with my family.

February

In February, we made another trip to Disney in the pouring rain. It was so very rainy that day, that I can’t remember much else, but honestly it was one of the most fun Disney trips we’ve had.

Christine, Rachel and I had our annual Galentine’s get-together in Toluca Lake over some Korean food, and Sam and I had our Galentine’s lunch in Santa Monica. Hooray for love!

Mike and I spent our Valentine’s Day in Savannah, Georgia, as Mike was asked to speak at his college about his career and experience in the comic and animation world. I spent most of the time on my own touring the city and exploring while Mike held office hours and portfolio reviews, and I had an absolute blast. The city is SO beautiful, and we got to enjoy Valentine’s Day at a lovely restaurant out by the water.

In late February, Rachel’s family experienced a tragic loss, so we all went up to Northern CA to meet her for some quality time.

March

This was a good month for exploring too. Mike, his brother Nick, and I went for a hike in Pasadena. It was pretty difficult, and through a series of unfortunate circumstances I accidentally threw my shoe in a river, but overall it was a memorable nice time.

We also had a day-trip to Ojai and found a brewery that we’ve grown to love and visit often.

For my family’s next trip to Disney, we partook in the Food and Wine Festival, which involved mostly wine and cheese. Not a complaint.

April

April was a great sister month. Sam and I went to a show full of acrobatic cats, and it was exactly how it sounds. WONDERFUL. We also decided to get two more piercings in each ear. It was a fun little bonding experience (and honestly didn’t hurt that badly).

At the end of the month, we took our annual sister trip – this year we decided to go to New York, with a quick trip to Connecticut in the middle of the vacation. It was scary, fun, and filled with musicals and food.

May

In May, Mike and I celebrated our 1-year anniversary in Catalina, a surprise trip that Mike planned for us. We found a cat and named it Grub Nub, and ziplined across the island. Man, it was great.

Later in the month, the whole crew went to Pismo for our annual camping trip. Always fantastic. Mimosas and mini-golf is usually a win.

June

In June, Mike had a big birthday bash, which was a true smash success. We did take a few photos to make it look like no one came, which cracked us up. At least we make each other laugh.

We had a few hikes and exploring days, including a day trip to downtown Ventura where we ended up in a really cool bar dressed like a couple of beach hobos, but they didn’t seem to mind. We drew tattoos on each other and pretended to fit in.

For Father’s Day, we took my dad to a classic car show in Oxnard, which ended up being really fun with a lot of good dog-watching.

At the end of the month, Rachel, Josue, Mike and I all went to Hollywood to see La La Land on the roof of the Montalban Theatre. It was such a fun, memorable experience. That movie truly never gets old.

July

Sam had her birthday at the beginning of the month, and we all dressed up (gender-swapped) for a Stranger Things season 2 viewing celebration.

We spent the Fourth of July in Morro Bay, where we searched for crabs, sea otters, and the tastiest clam chowder in town.

The Wulff crew went to see Paul McCartney at Dodgers Stadium in late July, and WHAT A PERFECT TIME it was. Ringo came out to play drums at the end and everyone absolutely lost their minds. As they should.

August

In August, I adopted a kitten, and named her Sgt. Pepper. She’s very sweet, very scared of everything, and destroys pretty much everything I own, but I love her.

I also turned 31 in August, and we all went out for a lovely sushi dinner with dessert from Skiff’s. Mike and I took a trip to San Diego to celebrate, as well. Our hotel was incredible – it had a little piano lounge with live music for drinks in the evening and an interior atrium where we had breakfast.

September

In early September, Mike was a guest designer at the Lightbox Expo in Pasadena. We really tested our teamwork in our attempts to hang his artwork on the drape behind the table, and ended up using some over-the-door hanging things from Target. They fell off quite a few times but it was worth it, and we didn’t break up over the frustration so I think it was a real success. It was so cool to see Mike in a celeb-fashion talking about art with other artists.

We also got a take a mini-vacation to Tahoe to go to Dave and Cheryl’s wedding in the mountains. We danced so hard, I lost a toenail, so it’s fair to say it was a terrific time.

Later in the month, we took the trip of a lifetime to Copenhagen, Denmark. We saw the Den Lille Havfrue statue, rode bikes through the city, drank copious amounts of coffee and beer, had a boat ride through the canal, and GOT ENGAGED. It was the most wonderful, magical vacation.

October

Sam, my dad, and I got to go to the highly anticipated Jonas Brothers reunion tour in Hollywood at the Bowl. It was one of the most fun concerts in my recent memory, as evidenced by my loss of voice the next day.

For Halloween, the family chose ‘IT’ as our theme, and I FINALLY won the costume contest at work, thanks to an accidental couples-costume with my co-worker Chelsea who dressed as Georgie.

November

In November, Mike and I took our engagement photos in Pasadena at City Hall. They turned out pretty well considering it was about 90 degrees and Mike was sick with a cold. Love truly does conquer all.

My family took a beautiful vacation to Quebec, Canada in late-November, and it was the coldest that I have EVER been, but it was so completely gorgeous that it made every little shiver worth it.

I finished the month with Mike’s family in Stanwood, WA for Thanksgiving. We made a pie, had lots of fires, watched lots of movies, and had a very cozy time.

December

In the beginnning of December, we celebrated my dad’s birthday at Disneyland, per usual, for a very happy, Christmasy time.

Sam and I also got to go to the WB holiday party together which was a lifelong dream come true.

We spent Christmas together at the house, and Mike was able to join us for the first time.

For New Year’s Eve, Mike, Nick, Andy and I rang in 2020 together at a pub in Pasadena. A fantastic end to a fantastic year.

2018

Oops!! Forgot to blog for a YEAR. Well, for those interested, here’s a bit of a recap ~

In January, I went to San Diego with Rachel, Christine, and Lily for Rachel’s 30th birthday. This is where I was introduced to communal coffee and was never the same.

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In February, I went skiing for the first time with my family, and although I am not very good at it, I didn’t fall at all, so that’s a major victory.

Also, my friends and I had a beautiful Galentine’s day brunch in West Hollywood and it was just so adorable. If you’d have seen us, you’d definitely agree, I promise.

In March, I went to an Angeleh Johnson stand-up show with my college roommate at the Collection in Oxnard. A night of nostalgia indeed.

In April, I got to go to the Carlsbad Flower Fields with my friends. Oh my, so very beautiful. We also had a Laguna Beach moment on the way home, which really sealed the deal for an amazing time. No LC sightings to report, however.

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Also in April, my sister and I had our annual sister trip and visited Seattle, WA for the first time. It was so wonderful and green. Just thinking about General Porpoise makes my mouth water.

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In May, I bought a condo in Thousand Oaks, and met my current manfriend, Mike. We went to an LCD Soundsystem concert for our first date and were pretty much inseparable from then on. May was a very, very good month.

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In June, Sam and I went to the Superfruit concert and it was honestly one of the most fun shows I’ve ever been to. We met some people visiting from Australia and bonded over our love for happy music and happy boys.

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In July, Sam turned 24 and had a Josie and the Pussycats themed party (NOT RIVERDALE) where we all dressed up. I made my shirt, and felt so jerkin’.

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I also visited Mike’s family in Washington for the first time. We made a pie and rode a ferry and hiked by the ocean. It was great and further confirmed that I in fact never want to be at work and only want to be on vacation.

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Sam and I also got to see Pink Martini for free, which was a very classy affair, and we just may have been the youngest people in the entire auditorium. #onbrand

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I also met Jeff Goldblum which, as you can imagine, gave me a lot of feelings.

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In August, I turned 30 years old, went to Lake Arrowhead with Mike, saw Rooney in concert with Sam, and had a beach day with my lovely friends in my new house. August was also a really good month, you guys.

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In September, my family and I visited San Diego, once again returning to Communal Coffee. I also got to go to the Lindsey Sterling show, the John William’s concert, and the Grizzly Bear concert. September was very musical.

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In October, my family and Mike took a trip to Victoria, BC and it. was. magical. So beautiful, so green, and I was able to eat possibly the best breakfast sandwich I’ve ever eaten. Highlights include: tea at the Butchard Gardens, beer and poutine after hiking in the woods, and music trivia at Bartholomew’s Pub.

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Also, Sam and I were Bowie and Freddie, a lifelong Halloween goal.

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In November, we had our annual Thanksgiving with the Norcals + 2. Just perfect.

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In December, my dad turned 60 and had a great bday bash, we all got to go to Universal for the Endeavor holiday party, and I snuck Sam into the WB holiday party too!

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We got to hear Chris Pratt read the story of Jesus being born at Disneyland from the BIBLE, and Mike and I had a Christmas Disney ditch day of our own.

My friends and I had our annual Friendsmas and family and I ended the year in Sequoia in the snow.

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2018 was pretty darn good.

Cheers to the new year!

2017, abridged.

I went to 4 new countries and 2 new states.
I got to talk to Rosario Dawson’s mom at a Josie and the Pussycats concert.
I made my first offer on a piece of real estate.
I made French Toast for the first time.
I went to Disney 7 times (including Disney Paris!).
I left my job at BarreSocks.
I graduated from graphic design school.
I got a job at Warner Bros. in the creative department.
I turned 29.

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New Year

It’s 2018, you guys! Is it just me or did 2017 kind of feel like a blink?

As with every year, I like to do a year-end evaluation of the goals I put out there for myself to see where I met them or fell short. My goals for 2017 were as follows:

Cut the sugar. – I didn’t cut sugar for the whole year, no. BUT I had a bit of a health scare this year that motivated me and my whole family to cut sugar COMPLETELY for about a month. That may not sound like a long time, but I’m here to tell you it was extremely unpleasant. Luckily, the health scare was nothing more than a scare and a few uncomfortable MRIs, but it was good to see what sugar-free life is like. And now, although I have reintroduced sugar back into my life with moderation, I can say I don’t put sugar in my coffee anymore. Progress is progress, dude.
Get in shape, stay in shape. – I joined the gym. Granted, I only went a few times since joining, I DID join, and that’s the first step.
Finish my graphic design program. – DONE BABY! I finished, got straight A’s, had an interview published on UCLAx’s website, and had my logo published in the school’s 100th anniversary catalog. I’m pretty proud of myself, if you don’t mind me saying.
Learn to play the violin. – ….. Ok so, the violin is HARD. I learned “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” in January and haven’t touched it since. BUT my dad found a tutor who comes to your house to teach you for 4 one-hour sessions, so I think I’m going to do that in 2018 to help myself learn.
Join a church and bible study group. – I joined Rocky Peak church in January, and went through two community group sessions over the course of last year. While I still don’t feel like I necessarily belong to Rocky Peak church, it is nice to know people there and see familiar faces. I’m still looking for the perfect church for me.
Prepare to buy a house. – Oh, I prepared alright. I prepared, found an adorable condo, made an offer, had that offer accepted, and was 2 weeks from closing. Unfortunately, a $20,000 discrepancy between the seller’s price and the appraised value meant I had to walk away. Sigh. Well… at least now I’m SUPER prepared and have a little more money to put down on an even more perfect place when it comes along. Now, all I really need is patience.

For 2018, my goals are

Develop a doable workout schedule.
Learn to play the theme to Jurassic Park on the violin. – And not just play it, but play it well.
Buy a condo.
Get a promotion/integrate design into my job more. – I have a suspicion this will develop naturally, but if not, I’m going to have to get proactive.
Find a church that I like going to. – Following the purchase of a condo, I’d like to find a local church that I really love.
Go on a date. – Following the condo and the church, hopefully by then I’ll actually want to date someone. 🙂

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Cheers to the New Year!

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Currently

Reading: The Last Boyfriend by Nora Roberts. It’s slow, but I’m enjoying it. Slowly.

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Watching: 2 things –

1. I’m re-watching the old series Brotherly Love with the Lawrence Brothers and I’m loving every second of it.

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2. I’m partaking in the annual ‘Crappy Christmas Marathon’ at my house, where we watch all the horrible, cheesy Christmas movies that we can find on Netflix. They are, in fact, crappy.

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Listening To: 2 different mystery podcasts, Homecoming from Gimlet Media, and The Bright Sessions by Lauren Shippen. I recommend both.

Loving: Having my sister working here at WB in the same building as me. It’s been so fun to have lunch together every day. Plus, everyone is getting us confused so we’ve discussed a possible parent trap scenario plan, so I’ll update you on that.

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Inspired by: Sally West’s paintings. So pretty and so simple.

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Looking Forward To: Christmas is in 3 days! Can’t wait!

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Currently

Reading: All Our Wrong Todays by Elan Mastai. Very excited about this one, I hope it’s good!

Watching: Just finished Season 3 of Kimmy Schmidt. I really liked it! Titus is everything.

Listening To: “Wildflowers” by Dolly Parton. This is my current favorite song and I listen to it at least twice a day. IT’S SO PRETTY!

Loving: L’Oreal Color Riche Balm in Plush Plum. Just a touch of color but not too bold.

Inspired by: Friends of Type. The feed is just beautiful typography for days.

Looking Forward To: Finishing my UCLA design program in just 3 weeks! I cannot wait to not have homework every night, oh my goodness.

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Currently

Reading: The Circle by Dave Eggers. It’s pretty addicting, if not a little too long.

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Watching: The new season of Veep! I went to a Q&A panel with Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Tony Hale, and writer/producer/director David Mandel last weekend, and it was just great. Watch it here, if you’d like.

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Listening To: Gilmore Guys podcast. When I’m in the car alone, this is on. No questions asked. I know I’m a bit behind, but I really enjoy listening to smart people talk in depth about things that I like. Who doesn’t right!?

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Loving: My reading nook at work. Almost every lunchtime, I walk over to the Warner Bros. lot, go behind the Central Perk Starbucks to this little quiet courtyard, find a little bench, and sit to read my book. It is so relaxing, and honestly, I look forward to it all morning. I’M NOT A BORING PERSON, I PROMISE.

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Inspired by: Bonnie Lui. She’s an illustrator/designer I met last weekend at the Downtown Burbank Art Festival, and her illustrations are adorable. I bought a poppy print from her that I just can’t wait to frame and hang.

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Looking Forward To: In 3 weeks, I leave for Pismo Beach for 5 days of camping bliss. HELLO SALMON TACOS!

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Currently

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Here’s what I’ve got going on right now, just in case you’re curious.

Reading: The Girl in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware. I’ve been doing pretty well with my reading this year so far. I read After You and Be Our Guest in January, and First Comes Love in February, so I’m on a better role than last year, woo hoo!

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Watching: The Bachelor. I’m really not even ashamed, because the amount of entertainment that it provided was worth it. Honestly though, Nick was a boring man so I’m excited for Rachel’s season, ya’ll.

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Listening To: Vista Kicks. I saw them open for Save Ferris a few weeks ago, and they are quite good! Also their bassist had food poisoning and took breaks to go be sick in a bucket throughout their set, so that deserves some respect. They’re kinda channeling a Ramones style with their matching turtlenecks, aren’t they?

Loving: Bears. I think they are rapidly becoming my favorite animal. I just watched a documentary on Netflix called Beary Tales that I would highly recommend to anyone who likes to watch animals being cute and running around and having nothing bad happen to them. It’s about a man who finds two orphaned baby bears and cares for them into adulthood. Ugh it’s so great.

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Inspired by: Ana Marta. She’s a graphic designer and motion graphics artist from Portugal I found on Youtube, and she’s inspiring me to learn After Effects. Her videos and graphics are so cute and, well, inspiring!

Looking Forward To: My upcoming trip to Portland with my sister. Can’t wait to drink lots of fancy coffee and buy a book at the feminist book store. Also apparently there’s a haunted pizza place there too, so that’s weird.

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Last Year in Review

Jodi Benson liked my instagram post.

Robert Schwartzman shook my hand and touched my arm.

My heart was broken over a boy.

I turned 28.

I got my first job as an official graphic designer.

The Getty hired me to intern in the design studio.

Liana Hee sketched a mermaid for me.

I had my first mammogram.

I visited 3 new states.

I went to Disney 10 times.

No I sure didn't... and this is what many don't understand about me. I still want to do more, see more, and have more.:

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