M.I.A. ----> I'm baaaaack!

As you may/may not have noticed, I have neglected my blog for...well, a while. And, having been reported to blog protective services, I promise to wholly care for my blog from here on out.

A new chapter in my life is about to begin so it's a perfect time to dive back in. I've just turned 22 and will soon be a college grad. Hooray/yikes!

New post is soon to come...

Buenas noches.

P.S. - Happy Mother's Day to the most incredible woman I know. I love you, Mom.

Music to My Ears

Greg Laswell is not only a talented singer-songwriter, but he's also a nice guy and a great live performer. I attended his concert the other night at Club Congress, an intimate gem of a venue, and was blown away. Concerts are a whole different experience when you're right next to the stage and get to meet the artist.

I've loved Greg's music since I heard his cover of "Girls just wanna have fun" a few years ago (check it out on youtube; it's amazing). He's a relative unknown in mainstream pop music, but his songs have been featured in a fair amount of t.v. shows.

I'd characterize his sound as melodious and melancholy. His songs are a blend of reflective ballads and the occasional up-tempo up lifter.

Watching him perform also re-sparked my drive to write more music this summer and record.

He just released a new CD about a month ago -- give it a listen and enjoy the beauty:

{greglaswell.com}

xo
Linds

The Coffee Spill of '10

For the past several weeks, I have been working hard as a glorified – no, make that a glorious – secretary. I’m partial to the term administrative assistant. With my duties encompassing sorting emails, organizing and composing documents, making calls, prepping meetings, and wearing skirts and blouses, I’d say I’m quite content to be gaining some work-world skills and earning a paycheck.

Up until today, everything had gone smoothly. Then at 9:16 a.m., disaster struck. I was labeling dividers and arranging papers on my desk when – wham! – the back of my hand knocked over my full cup of hot, freshly-brewed coffee (my loyal, morning companion). As I let out a panicked “oh no,” I watched the brown liquid engulf my desk, drowning important papers and notes in its flood. I rushed to the conference room, grabbed a roll of paper towels, and proceeded to mop up my mess. As I dried the wetlands of my desk, I noticed how the ink of crucial passwords bled into a smear of nothingness. Not to mention, I had to redo my task of labeling because I’m pretty sure the boss wouldn’t want coffee-infused manila folders and dividers.

This accident seemed like a big deal in my little office microcosm. I had screwed up, things were ruined, and I had to start over. As I tried to make out the bleeding ink and transfer it onto dry land, I began to think of how this happens throughout life, in general.

Why do we expect perfection from ourselves? We are human, therefore we are imperfect. We all make mistakes. Sometimes the oil pipe leaks. Sometimes a hurtful comment is said. And sometimes we knock over our coffee cups and face damages. But we must be resilient. With patience, we remove our dark stains, clean up the mess, and pick up where we left off. Sometimes we have to backtrack and recreate what was lost. We must be kind to ourselves and forgive.

Though the future may present its difficulties in work, relationships, and everyday occurrences, I’m confident that if I can clean up my spills with poise, I can face and overcome most anything. And so can you.

We can all take something from Alice as she falls down the rabbit hole and says:

“Well, after this, I should think nothing of falling down stairs.”

Painting Her Roses Red

Pretty Little Things I'm Loving at the Moment:



{Judith Leiber Clutch. Carry your heart in your hand.}



{Tiffany Key Necklace...to my heart.}



{H. Stern Vintage Ring. With a price-tag of 6,000 dollars, it's a little out of reach at this point. But hey, this is wonderland, right?}



{Jennifer Behr Headband. This could instantly dress up any outfit and make any pretty face even prettier.}




{Miu Miu Shoes. These would make even Cinderella jealous.}


xo
Lindsey Alice

A Very, Merry Un-Birthday...

...to my blog! On this special day, "Lindsey Alice in Wonderland" is born unto us. As this little adventure begins, may you enjoy each post to come at your leisure.

xo
Lindsey Alice