good friends last a lifetime

i have some of the best girlfriends in the world. some of them i’ve known forever, and some i’ve known for only a year or two. i feel so lucky to have such wonderful women in my life, and i really try to work at the friendships to make sure they stay intact.

that being said, it can be difficult to maintain friendships as we get older… our lives change and become busier. kids get involved. people move far away. and life just gets complicated.  however, i feel strongly that real friends never leave you.  you can go months, years even, and when you get a call, or find time to meet for a drink, it’s like no time at all has passed.  in fact, this ecard pretty much sums it up.

so today, i thank all of my amazing girlfriends:

the one that i’ve known since i was born (our moms were friends first), who i shared a secret club with, and whispered to about boys when i was 12…

the one that was my first roommate in nyc, and would buy a dozen krispy kremes and always save me one…

the one that married one of my closest friends, who in turn became my closest friend, who will be there for me for eternity (i am sure of that)…

the one that surprised us all and got married first (and had a baby first!!!), and yet whenever we hang out it’s like we’re 20 years old all over again (in a good way)…

the one who lives hours away from anyone else that i know, but who makes the drive to see me when i am in new jersey visiting family, even though she’s low on cash and has to drive by herself…

the one who had her first baby while i waited with her family in the hospital…

and even the one that i am no longer friends with, because we had a horrible falling out that i still hate thinking about, but who filled many years of my life with laughter…

where (and who) would i be without these friends? i hope you all have a bff for life.. i would love it if you would leave a comment and tell me about her (or him).

image credit: via pinterest

roasted strawberry parfait

this looks delicious.  pop on over to spoonful for the recipe.  i think you should make it today.

image credit:  spoonful

the rain room

hi everyone!  sorry i’ve been awol this week, it’s been a bit hectic over here.  hope life’s been treating you all well, and i should be back on track next week.  in the meantime, if you’re in nyc this weekend, may i recommend checking out the rain room?  it’s on my list of things to, and i’d love to hear what you think about it.

image credit: the artist, via the moma.org

maddie on things

i’m sure many of you are already familiar with maddie the coonhound.  isn’t she the cutest? she must have the most spectacular personality to “pose” for such unique photos. over the course of a one year roadtrip, her owner, theron, took photos of maddie doing her balancing thing and she became an internet sensation.  now she has her own book (and booktour) and even an app so you can put maddie on things, too!

image credit: maddie the coonhound

let’s trash negative thinking

i keep reading (in blogs, magazines, seemingly everywhere) that the best way to rid yourself of negative thoughts is to actually, physically write them down, and then rip up the sheet of paper and throw in the trash!  apparently the physical act of “throwing out” your bad thoughts helps to get them out of your mind, so that you can move on.

what do you think? will this help you get over your recent breakup, your financial woes, your body anxiety?  will you try it?

image credit: piccsy

lemon meringue pie s’mores

i know that s’mores aren’t exactly a summer-time snack, but this lemon meringue pie s’more is seriously calling my name and i’m not waiting for winter.  click through for more amaizng s’more combinations like raspberry jam and dark chocolate, or andes mints with chocolate graham crackers!!

image credit: cooking classy

virginia johnson

virginia johnson is about to become super well-known thanks to her collaboration with j.crew.  i think the selection of whimsical bags, tees and scarves are even better on her own site, though.  i love all the burro themed items! wouldn’t this tee be cute with a denim skirt for summer?

image credit: virginia johnson