Is It Worth It?

In lieu of my recent state of unemployment, I've been fillilng in at a law office this week. As always, I greatly enjoy the quite office, small amounts of paperwork and answering the few phone calls that come through. It has also given me ample opportunity to dress up, and I'm rocking it! Breaking out all my pencil skirts and sassy heels has always been a pastime I enjoy, and living in a small town hasn't provided enough occasions to get those items out of the closet.
The MBT shoe company recently did a study that showed that current teenagers are 50% more likely to have hip trouble than their mothers, and 1/3 of the women in the study had reported falling at least once while wearing high heels! But what are we to do with fashion icons such as Gwyneth Paltrow, Victoria Beckham and Sarah Jessica Parker rocking them down the runway?! Is it a price we're willing to pay?
Remind me of this in my old age, but I am more than willing to risk it! I have more shoes than I know what to do with, but every single one of them is special. I adore them all, from my BCBG 30s pink open toed shoes to my black Madden Girl pumps.

Feathers!

Reid says "they're light as a feather!"

I am loving my latest purchase! I got them at the Mall of America this past weekend for a steal! I think they are going to be just perfect for relaxed summer looks. I'm also loving Diane Kruger lately. She's been tearing up the red carpet, and her style is always changing. I admire the risks she's been taking.

Raise your hand if you're that much more impressed now that you know Chopin had small hands!

The Romantics

I recently watched this cute little film called The Romantics. It was origionally a book written by Galt Niederhoffer, who also went on to write and direct the movie!

Katie Holmes hasn't made an appearance in quite some time, and I thought she played her character Laura extremly well! The whole movie takes place in two days, and is set around a group of college friends who (post-graduation) are finding the awkward middle ground before adulthood to be a difficult adjustment. Despite this confusing time, they are smart. A quality that isn't portrayed often enough these days. Over all, the music was magnificent, the wardrobe was wonderful, and the cast was creative (who doesn't love Josh Duhamel, Malin Akerman and Adam Brody?!)


I especially loved how they all modeled the Fall 2010 J. Crew line in the film:

Beau Soir

This was my French Diction debut, and I think it went quite nicely.

There's nothing quite like singing a song that Debussy wrote when he was 18 to really make you feel like you've accomplished nothing... But no worries, next week I plan on writing something that will knock his socks off!

Okay, that's a lie. However, I am going to starting recording (yay!). My amazing vocalist (also named Megan) has agreed to sing while I play the piano. We're starting with 'Eet' by Regina Spektor and 'Almost Lover' by A Fine Frenzy. Hopefully I will acquire some Nora Jones sheet music, and we'll just keep going from there! I'll be sure to post it here first, so check back soon!

Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less - CS Lewis

There's never seems to be enough time in the day anymore! I feel so horrible that I've let my blog go for so long....

But alas, know that I am well! I think of you all constantly, and wonder if anyone misses my meaningless banter.

I am loving this photo right now. It's called 'Helmeted Kisses', and it's the current background of my Mac. It was taken in Paris, and every time I see it I smile.

Only a month left of school, which means everyone is freaking out. Piano is going well, and I'm consistently attending yoga classes (Mike and I go around listing everything that is "zen"; pesto pasta, sand volleyball, family dinners...)

I spent a wonderful Saturday with Miss Mason; including, but not limited to, facials and shopping at Forever 21. I also snuck in a quick visit with Adrienne, who's baby belly is just as cute as can be!

With Dad's weekend this Saturday, and Spring Formal the next, I fear the month will fly by. And before you blink twice, I will have finished my freshman year of college! (I consider it a success that I've only changed my major once from Piano Performance to Piano Education) (never fear, there will be many more indecisive moments to come!)

As they say in The King's Speech "I would love to (write more), such a treat, but alas.... a previous engagement (studio class). What a pity. "