A Semester Abroad: London

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Book Wish List

In my transition into adult real life, I am following in the footsteps of my father in beginning a collection of coffee table books and such. A few books I have my eye on:

Good Music comes to Boston

It's a wonderful Sunday morning because I just made my list of shows I wish to attend in the Fall. Here is what it looks like so far. Looking out for more...send tips my way.

Broken Social Scene- HOB- 9/17

Stars- HOB -9/23

Ra Ra Riot- Royale- 10/1

The XX- Orpheum Theatre- 10/3

Four Year Strong- Paradise- 10/6

Mae- Middle East- 10/16

Phoenix- Agganis- 10/18

Rocky Votolato- Great Scott- 10/20

Lissie- TT the Bear's- 10/23

Matt Costa- Paradise- 11/3

Say Anything, Saves the Day- HOB- 11/8

Now Playing: Memory Lane

Hot Hot Heat's album Elevator.

-instant memory: joy rides in big red rover

Ashlee Simpson's album Autobiography (not ashamed)

-instant memory: Xtreme car sing-a-longs

The Used's self titled album.

-instant memory: driving to vegas, kelsey.

Now Playing: Will put you to sleep on a rocking boat

Lissie- "Everywhere I Go"

Bon Iver- "Blindsided"

Manchester Orchestra- "Don't Let Them See You Cry"

Damien Rice- "Delicate"

Elliott Smith- "Say Yes"

Iron and Wine- "Love and Some Verses"

A photo

i took of a Magnolia cupcake.

A Saturday.

My body was certainly hating me this morning after last night's festivities at Kiss and Fly in MePa (new favorite abbreviation). I had great plans to be venture to Brooklyn for Diesel's Mad Decent Block Party, but my headache thought otherwise. Thus, I was forced to stay in and nurse my hangover with food and TV. Observe:

Rachel Zoe to keep me company

Bread- an absolute hangover necessity

15 Minutes of Sartorialist fame

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Photo favorites: Cupcakes

A dotty cupcake.

A hearty cupcake.

A girly Spring cupcake.

A cupcake Kr3w

A clubbing cupcake.

A simply perfect cupcake.

A British bloke cupcake.

An outdoors cupcake.

A feel-good cupcake.

images from weheartit.com

Parisian Macarons, USA remix?

Attempt to recreate European living #1: Parisian Macarons.

Once introduced to these little bites of deliciousness, I was instantly hooked. I randomly stumbled upon this DIY recipe from Martha Stewart. I wish I had the patience/ability to try to do this. Here is the recipe for those talented and ambitious enough make them.

Martha Stewart's Parisian Macaroons

Things I Wear: Thursday Cut-Outs

Shirt purchased from a random boutique (that I forget the name of) in Bali.

My Favorite Quesadilla. Ever.

Growing up in Southern California has given me a snobby appreciation for/love of Mexican food. It's generally my go-to food genre when my stomach starts yelling angry, hungry profanities at me. Favorite dishes vary depending on my mood and range from quesadillas to tacos, fajitas to chili rellenos- you name it, if it's Mexican, I'll love it. However, as with most great things, this strange, die-hard obsession brings one downfall: dubbing a Mexican restaurant as "great" or even "good" takes more than the ability to make a jumbo burrito. Upon relocating to Boston, I unhappily discovered the lack of tasty Mexican food the state has to over. That is, until I met Felipe.

Felipe's is a small, fast-food (ish) joint in Harvard Square where they do Mexican food the right way. One of the few things I craved since being away from Boston for nearly six months was a quesadilla (more like a grilled burrito) from Felipe's. What began as a late-night, post Harvard party snack, has blossomed into a full-fledged obsessive relationship. I can't even tell you what makes them so amazing- just trust me and know that they are. Their quesadillas even rank supreme to my hometown hero, Javier.

This past weekend I was reunited with my food soul-mate, and it was better than imagined. GO HERE if you ever happen to be roaming the streets of Harvard Square. Make sure you're prepared- they only take cash.

Felipe's Website

A Lyric

"but what is love without lust?"

- La Roux's "In for the Kill'

Now Playing: One Album

Arcade Fire's new Album, The Suburbs.

Scene Around: Hull/Boston, MA

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