dead again

My laptop is dead. Again.

I think I might just call it quits and get a new laptop. And maybe this time I should get a Mac. {I really hate those Justin-Long-versus-John-Hodgman commercials {I get it. Macs are better than PCs. My track record with PCs doesn't really dispute that. But Justin Long over John Hodgman? No way, Apple.}, but this is really convincing.}

retail therapy

I am frustrated.

Last week I bought new glasses and was assured by the Lenscrafters associate that I would receive them before I left for D.C. {tomorrow!}. This morning I was told that my hi-fi high-index lenses won't be shipped until tomorrow.

And then, when I went to pick up a copy of my records from the health department {to prove I have been properly immunized and vaccinated for work}, I was informed that my files may have been lost in the transition to an electronic filing system.

{frustration!}

Yes, I am one of those people who sweat the small stuff.

And, yes, I am also one of those people who tend to partake in a little retail therapy to make me feel better {although I never really need a reason to shop}.

My wishlist, as of late, has been very home-centric. Maybe I'll blog about my favorite items and design aesthetic {which is basically Moroccan/Middle Eastern/"ethnic" + French + country + a tad bit modern + pseudo-vintage + whatever strikes my fancy, otherwise known as "eclectic" or "a hot mess"}, but for right now I wanted to share a print that I lovelovelove and think is appropriate for today and the next few days:

{Via The Love Shop here}

PS: I also love these prints from The Love Shop:

love is the new black // je t'aime //
it always seems impossible until it is done

...and the multiple "oh my chandelier" prints as well.

PPS: Thank you guys for your encouragement and kind words! You all are very sweet, and your comments made my day!

death by proxy

I've had a bit of bad luck with my laptop: It died. In a violent, violent death. First, there was the blue screen of death. Then, beeps, half-starts {my laptop apparently couldn't load the welcome screen}, and error messages. And then... there was nothing. {And I mean nothing. It wouldn't even turn on, the jerk.}

Fortunately, my dad has a friend who has a friend who thinks my laptop is salvageable {and is willing to work on it for free!}. And luckily, I had most {though not all} of my documents, music, photos saved on an external hard drive. Really, the only annoyance has been not having access to my computer or the internet the past few days {our home computer is slow as molasses}-- it really is amazing how much of my life is on my computer and how dependent I am on the internet.

On the bright side, though, I've had lots of time to pack. {But, have I? Uh...not really.}