what's in my bag? (if anyone cares to know!)

One of my goals is to get back into blogging; I really liked being a part of that community, and it's been over a year since I've really been in this. Anyhow, as a segway to get back into the swing of things, I'm going to do one of those 'what's in my bag' posts (I've always enjoyed them on other blogs).


Since I have to carry a huge bag most days (teaching, rosters, etc.), I've cut down on my purse and its size.

The book, Anagrams by Lorrie Moore, is glorious. I'm only a few chapters into it, but I've been scrambling to read it whenever I have time.

As for the lipstick--- I have a problem. And this is on a good day. I usually have 4-5 lipsticks floating about my bags at a time.

Bobbypins because I am Amber.

The black container is my iPhone case//wallet. I've borrowed/stolen in from my roommate.

Likewise, the Red perfume is also Kinsey's (mwuaha).

Everything else is pretty self-explanatory. Again, I must stress that this is a very tame purse-day. Usually, I have tons of random clutter in my bag-- old receipts, lists scribbled on the backs, blah blah blah.

black Ted Baker bag c/o Surfdome
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On a side note, this bag makes me feel like Holly Golightly.

you'll always be my baby.

A new song upload, and a recent photo. I've chopped my locks away.

upcoming vacation: sunglass shopping [sponsored]

With my summer vacation dwindling away, I find myself daydreaming of exotic locations, of places to go, things to see.

My family and I are taking a trip in just about one week (a cruise!!!), and I’m so excited for it. I’ve never been on a cruise before, so I’m not too sure what to expect, though if the words of my friends are anything to go off of, I’m in for a treat. Honestly, I’m just excited that we’re all going to have this time together before I go back to Tennessee, before my dad starts his new job, and before the madness of fall begins.

I’ve partnered with SmartBuyGlasses (as I’ve done so in the past) to show a few of my favorite sunglasses from their site. Since I look like a twelve-year-old without makeup and plan on being in the water a lot for this trip… well, it’s a safe bet that I’ll be wearing my shades a lot. ;)

I went through the site, and my favorite sunnies that I found were these beauts.
They're simple and dark, so no soul would see my sleepy and makeup-less eyes beneath them. :p

My old roommate used to wear aviators whenever we'd go out, and I've always thought they looked so carefree and cool-- sadly, two things I am not! That being said, I'd like to be mysterious, aloof, and cool... so maybe I could fool people into thinking I'm those things with aviators? Right? That is how it works, isn't it? 

This last pair is very unique and, in my opinion, very 60s! I have this Kmart swimsuit that looks pretty darn retro that is pretty much demanding for me to wear these shades with it.


Anyhow, there you have it! Sunglasses that I need in my life and that will shield my eyes from the world.

Hope you're all well! ;)

soundcloud-- all of the links you never asked for!

starring: Amber and her ukulele

Shankill Butchers, The Decemberists
Hurt, Johnny Cash
Feels Like the End, Shane Alexander
With or Without You, U2
Young and Beautiful, Lana Del Rey
Gods and Monsters, Lana Del Rey
mess up ;)

Be warned-- I am no singing siren. If posting yourself singing into an iphone online isn't one step towards kicking stage fright's ass, I don't know what is.

oh darling, my darling.

I post some of my writings/blurbs on my other blog, if anyone gives a hoot. ;)

http://ohdarlingmydarling.blogspot.com