And my red sheets.

I really like my blue bra. I'm having one of those days. Just a calm satisfaction with things. A pleasant curve to my lips. Of course, there are occasional twinges. Things left undone, emotions unresolved that kind of grab you for a moment. But ignoring those neuroses lurking about, I'd say I'm feeling good right now.

I had a sandwich down the street in my fabulous neighborhood. An iced raspberry mocha to-go. And I put together my new little spinning file cabinet thing and computer desk from Ikea. Also I bought the new Rilo Kiley album from iTunes. Now that I am a grown-up, with a steady income, I refuse to download music anymore. Aren't I all high and mighty. Now that I've downloaded 30+ gigs of free music all throughout college, I take the moral high ground.

I've also decided to start this blog. (of course only after I messed with the html and designed myself a snazzy banner) Lacy and I recently spoke about doing Project 365, where you take a photograph everyday as a sort of visual journal. I really liked the idea at first, until I missed a few days in a row. My camera is fantastic, but too bulky to just throw in my purse everyday and risk damage. I considered buying a snazzy little pocket camera. But why spend $150 bucks when this blog is free! So I intend to still take pictures occasionally, but also to blab on here. I think that combines my visual/verbal tendencies a little more efficiently.

I went ahead and reposted any blogs I had on my myspace page, but only those I have written since moving to Chicago. Any other exploits you would like to read about (road trip, NYC last summer), you'll have to go there to check out my older posts.

Here's hoping I actually keep this up.

August 22, 2007

Our apartment at nite. The air conditioning isn't fixed yet. We don't have a couch or dishes. But we do have Wifi and I watch Heroes on Doug's laptop. We lay on the floor in the living room and pretend like we're not uncomfortable.

August 21, 2007

I work down here.

August 20, 2007

After my first day of real work at Euro not as an intern. I just got back from my visit to Arkansas yesterday, sunburns fresh. Arranging my new bedroom. Yes, Lily I stole your scarf.

Summer Summarized

It has been nearly 8 months since I graduated. Suffice it to say, much has happened. I moved home for a little bit, did some freelance design, drove 10,000 miles around the country with Lily (and Jacob!), designed my portfolio, bought a one-way ticket, flew to Chicago, moved in with Douglas, interviewed, got an internship at an amazing advertising agency (paid!), flew home for a wedding, back to Chicago, flew to Vegas to have a fabulous week with my momma, back to Chicago, visit from Kellie, started working, work, work, work, see plays, work, there was some drinking interspersed as well, work, work, movies with Douglas, work, work, work, visit from Adam Box, work, work, work, looking for an apartment, work, work, got a new apartment!, work, work, HARRY POTTER, visit from Nathan, Jacob, and James, work, some more plays, some more working.

Then in the middle of working, BAM! I got a job offer. A real one, they pushed the contract across the table kind of real. And, of course, I accepted. Starting August 20th, I am a full time salaried employee of Euro RSCG Chicago, a junior art director on the Sprint account specifically. Only 8 months after graduating, I am in in advertising. This Friday though, is the last day of my internship, so in between now and the 20th, I am coming back to Arkansas! I need to pack all my stuff and actually move to Chicago. Douglas and I just moved into our new apartment yesterday and we need art on the walls.

So, next Wednesday, I believe we'll be doing dollar beer nite at Willy D's. And I will of course visit Fayetteville, and the lakehouse! I'm looking forward to seeing everyone. I just can't get rid of this smile.