Porches

Along with getting out my bike there is another Spring tradition, only this one I'm only sort of looking forward to. The cleaning off and up of the porch. This means sweeping away dead leaves, digging up and replanting the long since dead plants, scrubbing off the table and wiping down the chairs and bringing out the candles and stringing up the fairy lights. And then of course sitting down with a much deserved glass of sangria, ahhhh...

The Lake House

Sometimes we all just need to get away.  I'm feeling that urge to do something classically American with my classically un-American roommates.  My parents own a lake house up in Ithaca New York and I'm thinking a good old fashion road trip to a cabin on a lake is just what we all need for end of summer bonding, mind clearing and general merriment.  The lake provides such entertainment as a boat, jet ski, canoe, kayak and a hot tub.  All the things one needs to bond with ones friends and clear ones mind.  Also, it's free to stay there!  Things this weekend in Boston were heavy, confusing and while a lot was discussed not a lot of decided.  

The reality is that my man is older than I am and is at the point in his life where he's ready to start settling down and thinking marriage.  I on the other hand have yet to graduate college and start a career.  I'm not sure I'm ready to make such a drastic commitment when I'm not even sure where I want to live and what I want to do.  That said, I'm not ready to give up on the relationship either.  I think I need some time to clear my head, get back to my roots a bit and enjoy being a care free 22 year old.  
I think floating on some silent water and enjoying cheap beer with beloved friends is just the way to do that.  However, if any of you have advice, words of encouragement or personal experience to share, I would love to hear it.

What I'm Listening To:

Fire Escape- Diane Birch

Dream Day

My dream day is hanging out outside(in my dream I have no allergies) and listening to records by Ryan Adams.  Maybe I would throw in some Rilo Kiley too.  There would be good friends and good food to join me and of course my little Bear, maybe Kitty too, but she doesn't always play well outside.  What's your dream day?

BBQ

It's BBQ day! I don't know if I've mentioned this but I love pin up style drawings, photos and clothes. I think they're so classic and feminine but with a tongue in cheek twist. One of my new roommates does pin up style drawings and I'm really hoping he'll draw one for me, having my own pin up would make me feel so special!

Outdoor Decor: Stress Reliever

Moving is outrageously stressful as I'm sure you all know, and this move is no exception.  My boyfriend's subletter has already moved in(along with his 2 little pugs) so it is quite a full house.  Luckily the new roomie is really nice so we're all getting along but it is none the less a bit stressful.  This picture is exactly what I want to be doing right now.  Now that the weather is nice sleeping outside on this gorgeous roof seems like the perfect solution to my stress. Ahhhhh.

Where Are You Spring?

Boston is warming up ever so slowly, but not fast enough for my liking.  I'm satisfying myself by drooling over pictures of lovely "outdoor rooms".  This one seems so natural and romantic.  I was so hoping to have a dinner party on the porch in before I move to the big city.

What I'm Listening To:

Skinny Love- Bon Iver

Celebrating Spring

Spring has finally come to Boston, and like many lucky beantowners I am cleaning off my porch and drooling over mismatched sets of pretty colored thrifted china for my garden parties and stringing fairy lights around my porch.  Everything looks better in the soft glow of fairy lights.