Rainy day boba run

No weather will stop me from fulfilling my craving.

SALT & PEPPA' | Episode 1: Stuffed Pasta Shells

Hey there, I've got some exciting news to share- I've launched a new series on my YouTube channel with my girlfriend, called Salt & Peppa' and it's about one of our favorite things: FOOD. We're excited for all the recipes we'll be crafting, fun we'll be having and progress we'll be making! 

The first episode covers a super easy and quick meal: Stuffed Pasta Shells

So let's get right into it...

California Vlog!

I finally got around to filming another video on my YouTube channel :) I recently went on a quick extended weekend vacay to California where I stayed in Santa Monica and had fun in the sun.

xx

O&C

Instarecap + Life

I seriously cannot stop listening to my favorite people "Data Romance" and their fabulous CD "Other".

I've been having the weirdest time trying to balance work + life when I just want to go home and sleep at the end of the day; let's not even talk about how it takes me an hour to an hour and a half to go to work and the same time to come home...and that's with me living in the city. Born and raised in Chicago - whoopwhoop! And yes, the actual city. 

Anyways, I've been in a lingering hiatus from updating my blog but I do update randomly but more frequently on Instagram. I'm a photo girl anyways and it's just easy to snap, upload and keep my day going. 

Getting back into the swing of things is hard, but I have some exciting projects for this blog coming up and life in general seems to be taking unexpected twists and turns. So here's a little quick instarecap into what's been up. 

If you want the synopsis without reading the end: shopping & eating.

xx

O&C 

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

From left to right:

1// Got new sunnies from UrbanOutfitters

2//Possibly my all time favorite boots that are filling the void of the Chloe's that I STILL WANT

3//My awesome Nike Dunk Sky Hi's that I got as a gift from da' best person eva

4//I bit the bullet and bought a Wildfox sweater and I'm not going to even think about the price...(yeah, even the sale price hurt a bit)

5//Before I bought the blue skeleton Wildfox sweater, I bought a fake Wildfox sweater lookalike (shipping was a bitch, and I definitely got it for $20)

6//New lipstick from MAC always make me so happy, it's the same one from my last post

7//Finally tried the Blue Print juice and I'm 50/50 about it - it did make me want to buy a juicer and just throw healthy looking things in there...worth the $10? NO

8//Scored 2 sweet UNIF tees at UO on sale from $70 t0 $20 ea. My love for UNIF has no limit.

9//I've been eyeing this hologram styled clutch by Deena & Ozzy since it hit the store but I forgot about it, went shopping and found it for $6 - it's online for a little bit more here

10//F21 pants that feel like PJs and only cost me $3 were such a great purchase - and yeah, I wore them to work

11//Wicker Park day dates that involve margaritas are the best kind

12// I FUCKING LOVE FROYO, OK? COOL

It's the Little Things

Jut thought I'd make a quick little compilation of the things that go on in my life, big or small - especially since it's a relaxed Sunday. PS: Listen to the song I added, it instantly makes me feel amazing. Enjoy!

xx

O&C

Bibio - Lover's Carvings by mmaitriw

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Cheers to the first post of the year!
So as the year of 2011 came to an end, I was lucky enough to spend it with my best friend watching one of our favorite shows (Misfits), eating a delicious meal prepped by my mommy, and going out to ring in the new year in Wicker Park with the best person in the universe...yes, I said the universe. It was magical *cue fairy dust sounding music...you know what I'm talking about* 

I always feel that you do not have to wait for a full 365 days to start something new, you can create and act at any time of the year. I will, however, follow through with some of my New Year's Resolutions for the new year (some that I'm working on, and others that are nice to think about).

I hope everyone had a beautiful celebration, enjoy the music, list and photos!

PS:. The list could be endless, but I'll stick to 10.

Angela McCluskey - Hey You (illestrait Remix) by illestrait

xx

O&C

Laugh more. It's one of those feelings you get that just make your day a hundred times better...especially when it's one of those 'I-can't-breathe-right-now-but-o.m.g.-this-is-too-epic-not-to...still-can't-breathe-I'm-crying* laughs. 

Be more active. I sincerely enjoy running and some sports (ie. volleyball and tennis), so why not indulge in it more often if it makes me feel good?

Shoot photos in film. No matter what anyone says, film can't die, even if it is only one person's passion - it can't die.

Travel. Thankfully I've been doing it more and it's making me experience life on a different level. I love it!

Try new food. I'm a creature of habit when it comes to food, so if you have any good recommendations, let me know! Even better if my hands get messy :)

Fall asleep on my roof. <-- Pretty straight-forward.

Chase the career path I think is intangible.  Currently in progress :)

DO GOOD. It's easy to get wrapped up in my own world, but I have to remember that what I put into life, I will receive when life gives back.

Go out more/socialize. Life's too short to not cross paths with people who are spectacular.

Embrace myself. I'm not going to lie, I can be hard on myself, but that's only a disservice to the potential I have. *In progress, as well*