summer themed dance party

Two weekends ago, when the first blizzard hit D.C. we held a summer themed dance party.
I never uploaded any photos because I knew the two Polaroids I took (or had taken with my camera) summed up the night far better than any photo montage I could put together.

My girl Yaritza and I. I love her && she is so insanely fashionable.
And she writes beautiful & inspirational poetry. Does it get any better?

A few of the boys (from left to right), Spencer, Korey, and Carlos (Yaritza's boyf).
I have issues with my group of friends sometimes but when you get them going they sure do show that they know how to have a good time!

my polaroid makes good sun

I won't get paid until mid-February.
Still, this weekend should be fun.

"happiness is a choice"

I have some fairly wise friends in my life right now. Yesterday, during a car ride, one of them mentioned that people should choose to be content more. Yes we should, we should be content; but more than that we should be HAPPY! Big smile, laughs that make your abs hurt, hugging your friends, happy!! (and if we're not happy we should make the changes needed to be happy.)
Here's why I'm happy:

1. My polaroid camera takes lovely colored photos.
2. Disney playlist on Pandora, every song elicits and "omg. squee!"
3. This article from Kingdom of Style. I would gladly steal every tutu dress!
4. Leftovers. yummy.
5. Blowing kisses to cute boys cross the library ;) (don't worry, I'm talking about you Boyfriend).
6. No finals on Monday!
7. Getting comments on my posts & new followers :D (nothing makes me smile more!)
8. Oh, only one more week in the semester!!!!
9. Facebook chats with friends in other states (hey there Maryland & Rhode Island)
10. did i mention disney? i just finished (quietly) singing along to Gaston from Beauty and The Beast!!)

Why are you happy?

so long, farewell

Boyfriend and I have packed our bags (these are mine) and are headed to the beach.

Have a lovely weekend & I'll see you Tuesday!

tempting gown

More to come on this thrifted beauty.

Update: You will hear nothing about this for awhile because the zipper broke. But, I have a fashion friend who informed me that the metal zipper indicates this dress is most likely from the 60s or earlier. How magical is that! I get to dance around in history!