Holy Heat

Minnesota's lost its head and heated up to the high 90s. + 74% humidity= a heat index over 100 and a hermit Kelsey. So I've been cooped up inside trying to find things to do. I cleaned out my closet today and probably inhaled more dust than is advisable, but in the process I came across some gems. I found this great pleated skirt that was my grandma's a long time ago. My mom inherited if from my grandma, then gave it to me. On a side note, I'm looking for something new to paint so if you have any ideas let me know!

My friend Emily just sent me this awesome mix with a bunch of 60s music, so I've sort of been stuck there lately. Some of my favorites right now are:

Somebody to Love-Jefferson Airplane
Ain't Too Proud to Beg-The Temptations

All Day and All of the Night-The Kinks

and,

(in the least lezzy way possible)

The End of an Era

I saw the last Harry Potter movie last night and it was amazing! My mom got tickets to a sneak peak showing so we got to see it before midnight. Pretty VIP right? David Yates did an incredible job recreating the war-like battle at Hogwarts. It was exciting, emotional, terrifying...I could go on forever.

 "Of course its happening inside your head Harry, but why on earth should that mean it is not real?"-Dumbledore

Its so sad that this movies marks the end of the decade-long Harry Potter saga, but I liked what Daniel Radcliffe said at the London Premiere-

"I don't think the end of the story happens tonight because--don't get too excited; it's not what you think--because each and every person, not only in the Square but also watching around the world who will see this film and have followed these films for the last 10 years, will carry this story with them for the rest of their lives, and it will affect what they do."  

Well said. What a great ending to an era that I'm proud to call part of my childhood. 

the girls are back in town

All the stars aligned this weekend because three of my best friends from high school came back in town! I've been going hard since Thursday and am completely exhausted, but hey its worth it :) 

bahaha I love my friends. 

I'm going to push the Generationals again because I like them so much. Better yet, the video features cats. Sounds like a winning combination to me. Enjoy!

Things Lately

I haven't updated in awhile so here's a visual account of what I've been up to (besides work)

What I've been doing lately:

Seeing friends from abroad :)

climbing creepy statues?

(kudos to Annie)

(kudos again)

and going to Saints games in 95 degree weather

What I've been painting lately:

What I've been searching for: 

Mounted antlers and a new cameo to replace mine that broke

What I've been listening to lately:

Headed to Madison for the weekend to see awesome friends! Have a great 4th!

Polaroids

I've been completely obsessed with Polaroids lately. I downloaded the program Poladroid and it rocks. My friend also recommended this Japanese program called Toy Camera Analog Color and its pretty neat. So, until I get my actual Polaroid land camera fixed up I'm having fun messing around with these.

Lollapalooza

Holland tulips

Stacie's dinos

Keiko

Minneapolis :)

I also finally have an idea for what I want to paint in my art class this summer! I'm going to attempt to paint Polaroid/analog inspired portraits that have imperfections, distorted colors, and light flares. It should either be really fun or really frustrating...

I like this Minneapolis-based band called Night Moves. Check out their free album via Afternoon Records and listen to "Headlights"! It has some good summer vibes that I'm sure you'll appreciate.

Marathon

Its official folks, summer is FINALLY here in Minnesota. Today was a scorching 95 degrees (at least) and tomorrow should be the same. Two of my best friends from high school have been in town this past week/weekend so its been a marathon of hanging out, partying, and watching old movies whenever I'm not working. I think its amazing that I'm still so close to my best friends from high school and am so grateful for that. I love you all to death :) Anyways, good movies I've watched lately are: Bridesmaids, Midnight in Paris, and Pirate Radio. One bad movie that I recently saw that you should never, ever watch is Camilla. Its the most bizarre thing I've ever seen. Just don't do it.

Grand Old Day

I found some cool things thrift shopping so I'll have to post those soon. Here's one of my favorite local, up & coming bands: Total Babe. I've been following them since last summer and absolutely love em. You can listen to their new song here at MFR. Enjoy!

Olive?

Just watched Easy A tonight and surprised by it! Emma Stone was quirky, Penn Badgley was hot, and Amanda Bynes was hilarious...but why the hell is Emma Stone's name Olive? How very Little Miss Sunshine of them. Anyways, what I really liked was all the references to 80s movies like Sixteen Candles, The Breakfast Club, and Say Anything. This is the quote I'm referring to:

"Whatever happened to chivalry? Does it only exist in 80's movies? I want John Cusack holding a boombox outside my window. I wanna ride off on a lawnmower with Patrick Dempsey. I want Jake from Sixteen Candles waiting outside the church for me. I want Judd Nelson thrusting his fist into the air because he knows he got me. Just once I want my life to be like an 80's movie, preferably one with a really awesome musical number for no apparent reason. But no, no, John Hughes did not direct my life."

love you Lloyd Dobler

you too Jake Ryan

In conclusion, I want my life to be like a 80s movie. Thankfully fashion these days has helped with that :)