tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55251702301338427212024-02-20T19:46:06.515-05:00becoming me.thoughts and wanderings of a Southern peach in the big apple.katie lynn.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17686114176305275582noreply@blogger.comBlogger162125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5525170230133842721.post-64172238040727322572016-01-17T20:19:00.001-05:002016-01-17T20:19:53.451-05:00Details of our Home.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I am a big fan of making a home your own. It has been such a joy seeing our little space in the big city come together with various things, old and new. I love plants and natural light--this apartment has fulfilled many desires and continues to be a place of solitude and of gathering friends together. Looking forward to many more months in this home. </div>
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A Japanese company has brought its charm to the Lower East Side of Manhattan. The store is comprised of various plants, handmade interior goods, and a fine selection of vintage items. Those working in the shop delightfully answer questions and offer useful tips on taking care of plants in a New York City apartment. A diamond in the rough--this shop is tiny, though worth your time. </div>
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Currently Listening: "St. Augustine" by Band Of Horses (Though Jason is playing it at the moment).</div>
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<br />katie lynn.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17686114176305275582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5525170230133842721.post-17560925561707873082015-12-20T08:33:00.003-05:002015-12-20T08:33:58.902-05:00A Week Before Christmas.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Though the semester is over, the hustle and bustle continues. I have been wrapping, shopping and packing to prepare to head to Georgia for Christmas. Such a sweet season of anticipating time with family and looking forward to memories we will create. I have loved decorating our little home this year and (as with every other year) I don't want the season to end. Such joy. Such gratefulness--if we choose it. I hope everyone is anticipating a day with loved ones and the hopes of a good new year.</div>
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Just a little card I made for a bride-to-be. I love opportunities to be creative.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span>We all look at maps to find out
where we’re headed—today, they’re just digital maps on phones with
high-definition technology. In a place like New York City, even the simplistic
grid pattern becomes overwhelming at times. Looking at the grid on a piece of
paper is a waste of time when a pulsing blue dot can lead someone straight to a
coffee shop a few blocks away. Have we lost the charm of a map? Have we lost
the importance of memory? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Barbara Macfarlane painted <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Midtown Rust </i>in 2014 with a map in mind.
The work is temporarily housed in The Children’s Museum of the Arts in the West
Village of Manhattan. The piece is one of two in this series (the other being <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Pink Midtown</i>, also made in 2014). The
piece is simple: a thirty-two-block chunk right out of the grid in midtown. The
blocks are not detailed, just swipes of mostly grey paint with a block here and
there, colored by varying shades of a deep orangey-red. The piece is striking
in simplicity and precision even though the blocks do not perfectly emulate the
clean-cut rectangles that section off the streets of New York. This is one of
Macfarlane’s characteristic techniques: she completes the broad strokes and
bold lines of each piece entirely in one sitting. Typically the art resembles
an urban area or a bird’s eye view of a river that runs through a city as in
Paris, France. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Most artists begin their painting with a
sketch to map out the piece. Macfarlane started this project by making her own
paper. This process involves taking various scraps of paper, soaking them, and beating
the mixture. Then adding starch and draining the water forms a new piece of
paper by laying the pulp out flat and letting it dry. The foundation of the
painting was then laid for the rest of the work to develop. Next, Macfarlane
strung together her haphazardly handwritten street labels to resemble the grid.
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">A map with few details offers little help
to a wanderer, but opens up the opportunity for a journey. While sitting in
front of the painting, I was transported to each of the locations noted. Maybe
the section of Midtown takes on a specific meaning for me since I lived there
for a time, but I could place at least a few details on most of the streets. I
knew where the Herald Towers stood tall over 34<sup>th</sup> Street, so small
in the shadow of the Empire State Building on the opposite corner of the block.
Walk just North on Sixth Avenue and you will pass storefronts teeming with
costume jewelry and kitschy “New York” souvenirs. Eventually you reach Bryant
Park around 40<sup>th</sup> Street. If you’re lucky it will be close to
Christmas and the Ice Skating rink will serenade you with holiday music and
shops ready to sell a cup of fresh hot chocolate. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Not one of those details shows up on the
handcrafted paper or in the dollops of slate grey or rust. They sit like
placeholders with little importance other than the fact that the streets come
from one of the most popular cities in the world. Though the map is accurate
and complete, the piece offers the viewer an open space to walk around. Maybe
someone could discover something on a street that they have never seen before.
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The Christmas season, as for most people, is my favorite time of year. So many wonderful memories of decorating and singing carols come flooding back to me as I trim the tree or look up cookie recipes. There are many things to enjoy in this season. One of my favorite things is picking out the perfect (chubby) Christmas tree and unwrapping all of the ornaments I had forgotten about throughout the year. I have learned to cherish time spent with friends and family during the holidays. </div>
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Jason had the itch to make some hot chocolate this afternoon, so off he went to start up the stove and add milk and Hershey's cocoa powder for a warm wintry treat. There are still many tasks for me to finish this semester (and the impending Christmas shopping to be done), but taking a slow afternoon to enjoy having a home and some coco was the perfect choice. I hope that with all of the hustle and bustle of the season people remember to take time to sit and enjoy the most wonderful time of the year.</div>
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Currently Listening: Charlie Brown Christmas Album</div>
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Thankfulness is a wonderful posture of the heart. It is customary at most Thanksgiving gatherings that the question, "what are you thankful for?" comes up. There are typical answers: friends, family, spouses, etc. But I was struck this year by how valuable those responses truly are. Living nearly one thousand miles away from the rest of my family, it is understandable that I would miss them. I will be honest though--that emotion is not my gut response. Conceptually, yes, I wish I could be closer to join in on birthdays and monthly gatherings, but the past few weeks have been starkly different.<br />
I have not been in my momma's home in almost a year and a half. The holidays stir up all kinds of emotion and it feels like this year I have hit a peak. Maybe the stash of strong feelings are no longer kept at bay. Maybe I have had a few extra moments to think about missing family (though I am not sure that is the case because our schedule is typically pretty packed). Maybe I am just maturing and finding that family really is so precious and important. I get to spend six days at home over the Christmas holiday and even writing down those words puts a smile on my face yet draws me to tears.<br />
I am so thankful for my family. I am thankful for the fifteen of us who are incredibly different, yet bonded by blood and vows to spend the rest of our lives together. We are a typical bunch, with some difficult interactions, yet I look forward to each minute I will spend in their presence this holiday.<br />
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Next semester I have the privilege of working as an Intern for SPINA NYC. I am thrilled to get the opportunity to work with an events company, creating floral arrangements and assisting the creative team in developing the business. Who would have thought that wandering around my favorite area of the city would lead me to this serendipitous moment. I am thankful for a new reason to enjoy my last semester of college.<br />
If you are looking for me next semester, you just might find me on MacDougal Street.<br />
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On Saturday, one of my classes took a trip to The Cloisters museum. Typically I am the one who is traveling an hour across the island to get to class, but this day I took the train a few stops North to a bit of paradise. Fall is upon us, if the Starbucks advertisements and Instagram photos have not already clued you into the matter. The leaves have started changing and the view from the West Terrace of the museum was beautiful. </div>
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Being so close to the museum, I decided to invite a few ladies back to my apartment for brunch. I was excited to host. Jason and I realized that since moving into our apartment in May, we have yet to host many gatherings. Before I knew it, four ladies turned into eight. The group of us travelled back down the subway and on to our local wine shop and grocery for the rest of the essential brunch items.</div>
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As a natural introvert, hosting can tend to be an overwhelming task. Though in this case I feel like the morning unfolded pleasantly. My friend Kayla poured the mimosas. Meredith chopped the veggies and the beautiful photos are credit to my dear friend, Alex. Playing hostess kept me from capturing sweet moments that passed, but I am ever thankful for the helping hands and company. It was a beautiful morning full of stories and laughter. I realized that a home becomes more home-like when it is lived in. I have more memories in every room of my little apartment--I look forward to making many more. </div>
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It is Labor Day weekend. I think this might be the first time in my adult life when I have fallen into the "9-5" category of work. The world of retail so sweetly absorbed my holidays, then offered a day off at another, more convenient time when a sale was not flooding the store with customers. The three-day weekend is a new thing to me and thus far I have enjoyed it thoroughly. </div>
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Jason left for work fairly early and my mind wouldn't let me slip back into a slumber. I got up. I was milling about my apartment after getting out of bed. I cleaned some. I repotted a plant. I finished up some dishes from yesterday and read a few pages in <i><span style="color: #444444;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/All-Light-We-Cannot-See-ebook/dp/B00DPM7TIG/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1441463696&sr=1-1&keywords=all+the+light+we+cannot+see&refinements=p_n_feature_browse-bin%3A618073011" target="_blank">All the Light We Cannot See</a>. </span></i>After a couple of hours doing this and that, I realized I had yet to eat! My stomach was already in a state of panic, so I contemplated getting by with cereal or some yogurt. Then I realized the mistake I was about to make. I am enjoying a nice weekend of leisure. Though my to-do list might be growing, I have the time to sit and enjoy a meal. </div>
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Nathan Williams expresses this notion in the mission of <i><a href="http://www.kinfolk.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #444444;">Kinfolk</span></a>.</i> They advocate "slow-living" and enjoying the process as much as the meal. I typically enjoy my meals. I guess this morning was a good reminder that even in solitude, enjoying the process is important. </div>
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katie lynn.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17686114176305275582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5525170230133842721.post-41905085017198491162015-08-27T19:20:00.003-04:002015-08-27T19:20:54.556-04:00Diane Keaton. After looking at a few blog posts around the web, I noticed a few photos of Diane Keaton. Some were from her role in Woody Allen's "Annie Hall" and others of the glory days in her youth. People say that style always comes back around. Keaton was sporting looks we aspire to mimic today. I appreciate the effortless glamour and timeless beauty she expresses in her style. Maybe it is the menswear, or possibly the large-framed glasses. Regardless, her confidence radiates from every angle.<br />
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A side note: Today marks 5 years that Jason and I have known each other! So many wonderful memories we have shared in that time. </div>
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<a href="http://www.katemiss.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Kate Miss</span></a> is a Seattle native who spent her formative years in New York City. In recent years she has been located in Los Angeles and that has only furthered her design endeavors. It can be said that many people "do it all," but I think in Kate's case this is certainly true. Not only does she have a creative eye to capture moments and develop designs, but Kate has also owned her own business and is in the process of launching her own <a href="http://jewelry.katemiss.com/products" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">jewelry line</span></a> this coming fall/winter (!!!). Needless to say, it is beautiful work that I can't help but share. </div>
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People may have seen this small jewelry company growing in popularity across various fashion blogs and even Caroline Donofrio's recent <a href="http://cupofjo.com/2015/07/best-statement-necklaces/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">post</span></a> on A Cup of Jo. The simple designs add to the ease of Summer. Whether throwing on a t-shirt to go to an ice cream shop or slipping into a dress for a warm evening dinner, the jewelry adds to your outfit without creating a look that is too busy. I love the muted colors and assorted geometric shapes strung together by a rope-like strand. <a href="http://maslojewelry.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">MASLO JEWELRY</span></a> has created a unique look to accompany the loosely cut apparel showing up in the fashion world. </div>
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I know that the Summer is moving past us quickly, but the heat has only just begun in the city. Sadly, I am waving goodbye to days full of a cool breeze and seventy degree weather. It might just be my dreamlike wishes, but perusing Esby Apparel's <a href="http://www.esbyapparel.com/ssn-three-look-book-vol-two" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">lookbook</span></a> has made me realize that lighter fabrics and natural hair is not such a bad thing to embrace. the items are very basic in design, yet fit perfectly into a Summer wardrobe. This American-made company is doing their best to cultivate their style as effortlessly as possible. </div>
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In other news, friends and family are starting their trips to visit our little home in New York City. I am learning more and more about myself. I have hosted more people in my apartment than I think it can realistically support, yet I am learning to be free with the space I have been given. Balance is a good thing and I am trying to live it well. </div>
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As much as decorating a home is fun, fulfilling and important, I find that somehow you accumulate too many things. From just a few short years of having my own space I gained multiple knick knacks and items that I don't want. Sometimes people have given you things or you bought something at a thrift store because it was just so cheap! I came a across this <span style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.clementina.co.za/2013/05/feature-in-b-guided/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">quote</span></a> </span>and realized the mistakes I have made in feeling compelled to keep things in my home. Specifically in a spatially challenged place like New York City, what you really need are essentials. Anything other than that should be beautiful and bring you joy. So now, go forth, decorating and purging away! I know that's what I will be doing. </div>
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This <a href="http://navynyc.com/menu" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">restaurant</span></a> and everything about its atmosphere is diving. A <a href="http://cupofjo.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Cup of Jo</span></a> featured a small wedding and the reception meal was held at this spot. Living in New York City, there are always so many places to discover and try. I am itching to get myself down to this gem later in the week. Something that brings me such joy is beautifully curated spaces. From what I can tell my eyes will be feasting alongside my stomach. </div>
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Not many people are able to express thoughts and experiences the way Joan Didion does in her writing. From "<a href="http://essaysspring13.qwriting.qc.cuny.edu/files/2013/04/Joan-Didion-Goodbye-to-All-That.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Goodbye to All That</span></a>," an essay describing loving and leaving New York, to her memoir, <i>The Year of Magical Thinking, </i>her words cause the reader to understand someone's life experience as though it were their own. I never thought I might end up living in New York in my twenties, but I derived some encouragement--and even a challenge--from her writing. She is beautiful and quirky. Not to mention the camera's love for her throughout her lifetime. </div>
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Spending not-so-free time listening to this duo lately. We are heading down to Prospect Park towards the end of this month to see them play in Celebrate Brooklyn! It is amazing how many free activities this city has to offer throughout the summer. Looking forward to good tunes and times with friends. </div>
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<br />katie lynn.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17686114176305275582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5525170230133842721.post-76860411167514837672015-05-04T21:32:00.001-04:002015-05-04T21:32:35.629-04:00Jeni's splendid ice creams.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I don't know if many people have come to experience the delight that Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is, but if you find yourself near a location go! Saunter into the cheery, subway tiled dessert bar and gaze and the perfectly drafted Chalkboard menu. Jeni's has taken the ice cream parlor experience, and not to mention the ice cream itself, to a whole new level. It is a shop designed to bring people together to experience creativity and friendship. Jeni Britton Bauer is the master chef behind the cold creations and she has cultivated a splendid company. Starting out in the Buckeye State of Ohio, Jeni has worked for a decade to build her vision and gather others to join her on the road. </div>
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All of the ice cream, frozen yogurt and sorbet is hand made. From local cows and Ugandan coffee beans, natural ingredients join to develop the delicious flavors. Jeni keeps her hands in every part of the operation. Though she has delegated responsibilities to others, she enjoys the creative process whether it be a new flavor or the decor in a new shop. She tells of her journey in this <a href="http://www.sweetpaulmag.com/latest-news/our-interview-with-jeni-of-jenis-splendid-ice-creams" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">interview</span></a> with Sweet Paul. Due to her hard work, she can now delight in the success of her efforts and continue to be a master chef. </div>
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Jeni's commitment to growing her business brought a shop to the Westside Provisions District in Atlanta. I am so glad I was living in the city when it was running in full swing. On that note, Jeni, Bring a shop to New York City!</div>
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The city has been blowing me away with beautiful days. I nearly forgot what seventy degrees and sunny felt like! These were some flowers I picked up at the market on a nice walk home with J. Fresh flowers at home brings a joy to my spirit and lightens the load of final papers and projects. Just a week to go and then a break for the summer.</div>
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<br />katie lynn.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17686114176305275582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5525170230133842721.post-13278284175316364342015-04-28T22:21:00.002-04:002015-04-28T22:21:35.310-04:00our southern wedding. There are those days in life that you remember most. It might be simple details strung together that formed a fond memory. It could also be a grand event that took much deliberate thought and planning. Through tears and moments of inadequacy, Jason and I reached the day I will forever hold dearly in my heart and mind's eye. Our wedding day was October 19, 2013. The beginning of the day was anything but perfect. I woke up at six o'clock with rain tapping fervently at my window. In hopes that I was dreaming or that sleep would clear the skies, I fell back into a deep slumber. A few hours later the alarm sounded. It was still raining.<br />
We travelled down to the country home from my parents house squished into a car. We enjoyed chatting and excitement rumbled throughout my body. I felt as though it was any other normal day. Sitting in the small Honda Civic, I reflected on the past days, weeks and years even. Jason and I had travelled a muddy road, much like the then soiled dirt road my parents' live on. After friendship and courting, a relationship and long-distance, we were approaching a clear path in the midst of a thunderstorm.<br />
I can't say that I was not worried. By mid-morning our wonderful friends were setting up our outdoor wedding in the rain. Antiques were left until the rain passed, but everyone worked relentlessly to ensure the wedding was set to go at four o'clock. I could not tell you how many times I said to myself, "it's not raining that much," to keep myself from falling into tears. I would not let the day be ruined. Jason called me that morning. Sweetly, he reminded me that he was going to marry me that day. I mentioned that I might be walking down a wet aisle and he responded saying that it would be no drier than his eyes. At that moment, I knew the day would be perfect.<br />
My best friend since fifth grade curled and pinned my hair, reminding us of the days we would put on make up and take tons of pictures to pass time. My momma and sister gathered around me and helped put me into my wedding dress--the same dress my mother wore walking down the aisle to meet my daddy in 1978. It came time for pictures and the sun was starting to show its face. It was perfect and I was beyond pleased.<br />
From that moment on, there were no hiccups. I lived the rest of that day as though I were in a dream. I cried walking down the aisle to take Jason's hand. I laughed joyously as we ran down the aisle as pronounced "Howells." I danced into the night with my husband by my side, and even better, in my arms. And to end the evening, I drove a vintage, fire engine red VW bug off to our honeymoon. I loved that day. Luckily, I wake up to a reminder of my wedding every day.<br />
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<br />katie lynn.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17686114176305275582noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5525170230133842721.post-4702874290016365322015-04-24T10:14:00.005-04:002015-04-24T10:14:55.901-04:00affordable art.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I usually try and poke around the internet to find unique pieces of art to adorn my home. There are some pieces that are too basic or often too popular and found in every home. It's hard to strike the fine line between what is a trend and making art your own. <a href="http://buddyeditions.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Buddy Editions</span></a> offers some unique pieces ranging from still life paintings to photography. Some of my favorites are the contour lines shaping a vase of flowers. With my thoughts consistently on decorating a space of my own, new art inevitably finds its way onto my computer screen. <div>
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P.S. Jason Howell's album, "<a href="http://jasonhowell.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">Vital Organs</span></a>," is now available on Spotify and iTunes! You are welcome.<br /><br /></div>
katie lynn.http://www.blogger.com/profile/17686114176305275582noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5525170230133842721.post-77427156605028551352015-04-21T10:45:00.000-04:002015-04-21T20:26:05.491-04:00when you want a good hair day.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I cannot tell you how many times I have gone back to this <a href="http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2012/11/holiday-hair-tutorials.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">blog post</span></a> from <a href="http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">A Cup of Jo</span></a>. Such wonderful variations of braids, buns and twists to change up mundane, everyday styles. Spring has been wonderful here in the city, but there are times when the fog and mist in the morning do not bode well with my brunette bangs. I hope you are enjoying the surplus of rain and flowers.</div>
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I have never taken a moment to think about all of the things that I do not see that end up having a great impact on my life. Okay, so maybe I have noticed these things subconsciously. For instance, I brush my teeth not only for good hygiene, but also so that people won't judge me for having bad breath. I might feel more insecure in large group settings, so I talk a little faster and end up making oddly terrible jokes. If no one guessed it already, this only makes the situation worse. </div>
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NPR explains this podcast as such:<span style="text-align: justify;">"Invisibilia (Latin for all the invisible things) is about the invisible forces that control human behavior - ideas, beliefs, assumptions, and emotions. Co-hosted by Lulu Miller and Alix Spiegel, Invisibila interweaves narrative storytelling with scientific research that will ultimately make you see your own life differently."</span></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;"> I find this explanation interesting and one to really set the tone of what is to come. There are so many things that I do because of those four listed features of being a human. I cannot count the number of assumptions I make, and even more so assumptions I accept as truth, throughout my day. I actively work against those thoughts that leech onto my brain in hopes of putting off a behavioral shift. The scary thing about these stories is that they are real. They are disturbing. They also can happen to anyone. Our thought life is a very powerful realm. We can be swept up into a fake world of emotional thought drama and without realizing it act out of fabricated reality as opposed to what is actually happening. </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;"> Listening to this podcast has driven me to focus on what thoughts are streaming through my mind, to consider if those thoughts are helpful or harmful, but ultimately to strive to be more present and not be consumed with the said thought life. People need people. We thrive when we experience healthy relationship. There are some uncomfortable pieces of the stories they tell in this series so consider yourself warned. Also, what are you thinking about right now? </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Listen to the podcast <a href="http://www.npr.org/podcasts/510307/invisibilia" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;">here.</span></a></span></div>
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