June 2012
1 post
things that make my life meaningful.
After a rough day at the adventure science center, M runs over (from the TV—this is huge) and gives me a big goodbye hug.
“I wish we could go to the adventure science center again today.”
(things that don’t make my life meaningful: having real parents watch as I let my kids fall into danger and burst into tears……)
May 2012
2 posts
inspiration
I have been producing really bad work lately. like, reeal bad. And it breaks my heart, but the only way to deal with this is to keep shooting. So I am. I have one working camera in my possession and a beautiful friend to spend some time with.
Inspiration, I will find you.
5.19.12
I thought it would be hard to wake up before 9am once I got home but it’s been a pretty easy transition. I came home a week ago today, and immediately jumped right in to work on Sunday, nannying on Monday, and internship on Tuesday. Last night, I babysat (nighttime) for the first time in 5 months. So strange. College seems so far away, already.
I like being busy, but the only reason I...
April 2012
9 posts
really great weekend for life.
really really terrible weekend for work.
starting my homework at 11 pm, Sunday night. solid.
someone take these chocolate covered acai berries...
4:09 am
i am really stupid. i need to stop wasting time.
late night thoughts
too many acai berries in my belly.
i really like tea now.
the dining hall diet.
No: froyo. pizza. fries. dessert. soda.
Yes: Fruit. Veggies. Sizzling salad. Chocolate covered acai bluberries.
Let’s do this.
make up
I can count on my two hands the number of time I’ve worn you. I failed at art as a kid, and I fail at art now. I can’t even master the eyeliner. Or the lipstick.
I feel like I should know more about you at eighteen years of life. But other than minimal societal pressures, I just don’t feel like figuring it out. I like my sleep. Sometimes I even skip showering to get more...
maybe drinking a massive cup of boba at 2am was a bad idea…..
“Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) refers to a political party in Kenya, which is...”
– http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange_Democratic_Movement
wiz khalifa-induced thoughts
Things went really well for me for a week. Out of no where.
I thought to myself, “What if everything was taken from me in a week? Would I still be happy?”
I told myself I would. I prayed. I re-prioritized. God helped me.
Then it all really did get taken away.
Things used to work out effortlessly for me. The only thing I really have not gotten that I applied for and...
March 2012
4 posts
hunger
haven’t seen the hunger games or read the books but omg the soundtrack is amazing!!!!?!?!!!
(and 2 artists are from usc whattt)
updates
1. new hubz requirement: must be able to pull off a mustache.
2. went to san francisco for spring break. ate. didn’t buy any clothes.
3. really really love ben rector & needtobreathe. so glad I got to see them last night.
4. super behind on school.
5. does “no short dresses or skirts” mean no skirts period, or just no short skirts?? I’m gonna wear a skirt.
the air i need to breathe
why is needtobreathe so. good.
February 2012
4 posts
kirsten, I don't know how to follow you.
You’re sleeping right now and I don’t know if I should wake you up or not…
but my laptop was running out of battery and I’ve still got a ways to go on my app soo I stole your charger. that’s why I am no longer sitting on the throne.
<3.
facing your fears.
“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” - Roald Dahl
This week has been a huge struggle for me. But everything has turned out alright. Everything will be alright.
I am seeing beauty more and more. Seeing Jesus more and more....
update
- paper route. my love for you guys has been revived. youtube “sugar” and “better life” y’all. so. good.
- I had 3 photo shoots to schedule and for some reason I scheduled them all SO close. I have 2 next weekend….smart planning, alice.
- really excited to show you guys pictures from this last weekend’s shoot.
- i don’t have homework due...
“Whatever you do, do it with all your heart.”
January 2012
3 posts
a kind of resolution
machine dried one of my favorite sweaters.
ruined.
this, plus the fact that 2/3 other precious items shrank, plus the fact that i broke my new lens 3 weeks after getting it leads me to come to the following resolutions:
1. buy no clothes this semester. unless the piece is timeless/a good investment and a good deal and a worthy addition to my large-enough wardrobe and i really, really love it....
budget
less clothes.
more fruit/veggies.
more hair/skincare products (well, i already bought these. so no more.)
more h20.
more exercise, laughter, movement.
less chocolate.
still good with no makeup.
MLIA
- tripped last night. transitioning from grass to concrete. TRIPPED. with my camera on my shoulder. broke my new lens. estimated cost of repair? $150. the lens was over $350. I’ve had it for about 3 weeks.
- just dropped around $60 on product. i promise not to buy clothes this semester?
December 2011
1 post
michael giacchino
you’re really good.
if i study you and your peers and memorize most of you all’s work…..can i watch “Once Upon A Time” tonight? I mean, the music on there’s pretty good too……….
someone give me a maxi skirt please.
i really want one but im too scared to buy one.
November 2011
14 posts
goodbye facebook day 1
success so far.
not only have i declined facebook, i’ve declined food!
maybe there’s a direct correlation??
i want to live in lululemon.
11:35
sitting alone in my sister’s living room devouring a sprinkles pumpkin cupcake.
tastes so good but feels soooo bad…
trying
i really tried to look presentable today. really. i mean, I thought about it…….
but i only had twenty minutes and i slept in this sweater sooo i just pulled on my duck cardigan and jeans and threw on my new headband and went out the door.
better luck tomorrow.
RAIN.
names i like (just in general):
adelaide.
charliee.
ellis. elliston?
emerson.
emery.
isla.
scarlett.
summer.
mae.
jack.
jake.
max.
reed.
to be continued…
Collegeboard wasn't kidding when they gave USC an...
seriously.
also, everyone is really smart.
….hubs, where you at.
great things about college #2
wanting to do insanity but can’t find people with the dvds.
go to workout room.
see people doing insanity.
join.
A4
feminism.
why must you invade my life.
all. semester. long.
and digital media. really??? i don’t care.
i love usc and i love my classes but i am soo ready for winter break and then next semester.
Holocaust, Linguistics, Business & Law of Music Industry, Pop Music Performance, International Organizations…….I want this now.
3 papers, 2 finals, 1 documentary left.
...
insanity
day 2.
so sore.
but it feels so good.
paper time?
ehhhhh
great things about college #1
leave my room to go to the bathroom.
“hey alice, you want a brownie?”
“UH, YES.”
weird things about college #1
hearing chinese spoken ALL THE TIME.
two more weeks until thanksgiving week
i cannot wait to be done with iml295. i abhor this class.
i got like 4 hours of sleep last night. so tired. and i have to write about feminism. fml.
im missing the civil wars concert to go to palm springs but just found out milo greene is opening for them and im reconsidering my decision…….
milo greene. so good.
i met some really nice people today. well really, one really...
inspirational quote
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate,Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous -Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God.Your playing small doesn’t serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about...
October 2011
3 posts
a real update.
5:00 PM.
Been sitting on my bed for the better part of the afternoon.
It’s parents weekend and my momma’s not comin’. So I’m pretty much just holed up in my room watching TV and snacking. I guess I could be productive.
Nah.
My piano teacher is teaching me improv. The Drop Box goal was reached. I really like jazz. I am trying to join a choir next semester. I miss...
short update.
i always get these urges to write.
to tell you guys about my life in a semi-eloquent way.
but then i get to this page and start typing and nothing coherent comes out and I lose inspiration.
I’m doing really well though. Really, really well.
Hopefully God feels the same way.
Lord I’m tired So tired from walking And Lord I’m so alone And Lord the dark Is creeping in Creeping up To swallow me I think I’ll stop Rest here a while And didn’t You see me cry’n? And didn’t You hear me call Your name? Wasn’t it You I gave my heart to? I wish You’d remember Where you sat it down And this is all that I can say right now i know...
September 2011
2 posts
BON IVER...i love you. →
awkward moments with a professor.
joy of my life.
except im scared he hates me hahahahahaah
August 2011
1 post
it's not july anymore?
USC keeps emailing me with things to do and it is freaking me outttttt
I don’t know how to do any of it.
organizing my closet is always the first step to success.
July 2011
2 posts
i keep accepting the folded up payments of parents i babysit for and stuffing it somewhere and then proceed to forget where i put it.
that’ll probably be the #2 reason I don’t reach my college money goal (#1 being anthro).
June 2011
4 posts
Best part of my day
H: [coming out of the pool soaking wet] Miss Alice……I just want to give you a hug.
I am fully-clothed and about to leave, obviously trying to stay dry.
I stare in shock for a minute, trying to decide if it’s worth it.
I left wet.
PS: Worst part of my my day:
E: [pointing to my stomach] You’re having a baby!!!
noooooooooo I knew this day would come.
bon iver, bon iver
so good.
california cool
wear color win.
(thanks gina)
