as much as i hate to be at work when no one else is, i am experiencing now something i haven’t experienced in quite some time during the weekday hours of 8 to 5 (or 6 or 7 or whatever, you know. it’s work.)

some free time.

so, what to do w/ a couple hours of free time when nearly everyone else is on vacation?  blog surf.

i found one blog that i very much appreciated, and i’d like to share.

it’s called “welcome home- a guide to modern living” and it can be located here: heartanddesign.blogspot.com

at first it appeared to be a pretty standard “inspiring design” compilation blog.  i can appreciate those.  and i do. but every now and then, i like to see them mix it up.

example?

there is a whole post highlighting the shenanigans of this shark. how can one not enjoy that?

misplaced as it may seem in a design blog, i find it wholly acceptable and even necessary.

additionally, i saw this quote:

I heard the other day you can tell a lot about a person’s personality in how they handle three situations:
1. Lost luggage
2. Getting caught in the rain
3. Untangling Christmas lights

and i thought, this is very true, i will judge people based on these standards from now on.

last thing: giant underwear.  for those not aware, my sisters and i, at one point in time, had a pair of giant underwear.  yes, giant (okay, bigger than normal…big enough to fit 3 young adults).  perfect for photo ops and awkward family reunions, they were never far from the three of us when we were united.  sadly, i have no idea where they have wandered off to, but today i saw this picture and was reminded of fond memories.

check it:

oh, and i feel i must mention, there are tons of sweet decor photos.  which is exactly what i came for.
-jessica

all I want is your eyes
in the morning
as we wake for a short while

bowerbirds ~ northern lights