crepes.

yes, crepes are awesome. i had one today, in fact!

with nutella and bananas and it was absolutely magnifique.

that was after this morning, though, when i slept in, headed to a cafe across the street and had some coffee while writing in my journal. that was pretty awesome, too. my roomies had class all morning, so i did that until they got out and then i met them at the ISA office to pick up my meal money. the office is actually near where our dorms are going to be when we move next week, so we explored a little. [that's where we got the crepes, so there's plenty more to be had...]my goal is to not have to do this by the end of my time here:

the weather was kind of iffy, but we managed to get in a walk through the park before it really started pouring.

afterwards, we just came back here and rested a little bit until i went to meet my friend heather [who's actually jaqi's best friend from school] at her apartment in the 11th arrondissement. we went for falafel near the place de vosges...SO delicious...and then stopped in this thrift store where i found the cutest sweater and jean shorts. i told myself not to get them...and i didn't...but i'm totally going back either tomorrow or the day after. i have minimal self control. but yeah. after that we went back to her apartment and ended up hanging out in the park with some of her friends who are french. it's kind of cool that she's made so many french friends...that's probably the best way to learn the language. plus she's like fluent now...so basically she's my idol. sweet. okay well i guess that's it? i've got this meeting for ISA tomorrow and then i'm going out with some people from the program. should be good times. au revoir!

wanna know what else is awesome?

there is so much eye candy here it blows my mind.

in other news, today we had orientation. it was literally the longest 4 hours of my life in the most uncomfortable seats in the world. but it's okay because i don't have class tomorrow and fully plan on sitting a cafe drinking cafe au lait and eating croissant and writing in my journal and taking pictures.

also, people here are cool. as much as i love this apartment, i can't wait to move into the dorms. it's gonna be way more interesting.

so far i've only taken a few pictures, but that's only 'cause i didn't bring my nikon with me. this is what i have for you...my bed (which i think is actually kind of adorable):

and this picture of two people at the seine (which i'm kind of obsessed with for no reason whatsoever):

mkay that's it for today. miss and love you all, bon nuit!

wanna know what's awesome?

i'm in paris, man. PARIS.

updates. soon. f'real.

the coolest thing i've seen all day...or yesterday really...

yes, yes i know, i'm terrible at keeping up with this thing (for like, the 4 of you that see it). but! i was shown this clip in my innovations in arts publications class, and i wanted to share. it's basically a really sweet love story told through emoticons and spoken word. it's maybe more of a poem, both adorable and beautiful at the same time. definitely worth a watch =]

apologies for the delay...i'm back, and with muffins! well pancakes...

hello! things have been pretty hectic the past couple of months moving back into the city and starting junior year, but i promise to write more frequently starting now! i actually found this recipe quite awhile ago and in a fit of procrastination, made this incredible pancake muffins. the logic behind them is basically that sometimes you just don't feel like making pancakes, so if you make muffins that are actually pancakes, you'll have them for a few days AND you can dip them in syrup. what a sweet combination. i made a few healthy substitutions in the recipe, which i've noted...so i suggest making these, even if you're trying eat well =]

Mini Maple Chocolate Chip Pancake Muffins.
(adapted from bakerella)

1 cup flour (*i used whole wheat)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar (*i used splenda)
2/3 cup buttermilk (*i used skim milk mixed with a few drops of lemon juice and let it sit for 5 minutes)
1 egg
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup (*i used low fat syrup)
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips (*i used dark chocolate! but mostly because i prefer it...)

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar in a medium bowl. Sift together with a wire whisk.
• In another bowl, stir buttermilk, egg, maple syrup and melted butter until just combined.
• Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir with a spoon until combined.
• Stir in chocolate chips. Reserve a few chips to sprinkle on the tops.
• Bake for 8-9 minutes.

Makes 12 mini pancake muffins.

Let cool slightly and remove from the pan. You may need to use a toothpick around the edges to separate the pancake muffins from the pan.
Serve with warmed butter if you like or even just with maple syrup.

something both really awesome and a little bizarre...

today i discovered these bathtubs...that are shaped like stilletos. and, while i'm a little perplexed as to why or how anyone would ever have one of these, i can't help but admit how much i'd love to have one in my own bathroom. they're designed by an art mosaic company called sicis and have their own name - the audrey. they come in three different designs and measure 165cm or 65" tall at their highest point as well as 270cm or 106" in length. i don't particularly love the designs, but i think the concept itself is kind of cool, and not to mention unusual. on second thought, i'd probably prefer one in solid white or black...

via: ifitshipitshere.blogspot.com

new obsession: pete oyler

i came across pete oyler's work the other and was in complete awe. the first thing i saw were his stretch shelves that consist of something that looks like a really wide and sturdy rubber band plus three to four (or maybe more?) pegs that go into the wall. both modern and practical, these shelves are the perfect decoration for a contemporary home. they come in fun, bright colors, too!

oyler is originally from louisville, KY, but now resides in Brooklyn after graduating from RISD in furniture design. i'd characterize his pieces as somewhat quirky and definitely unusual, two things important to cheer up any room. while you can't purchase his art through his website yet, i'm sure it will be available sometime soon...at least we can hope!

via: http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/