come on out and dance

Had a mighty fine talk with my aunt today proceeding my semi-meltdown. It's hard being here and taking care of everyone but yourself for the most part. I'll spare you the gory details, but things are gonna change my friend! Oh and, do yourself a favor and listen to the new kings of leon album.

Also,




;)

just so you know I was thinkin of you

Decisions, decisions

So many opportunities are falling into place and I don't know which lead to grab a hold of! We'll just see where life takes me; either way I'm excited(and REALLY scared).

p.s.-Emma Stone is blonde and I completely agree with the change.

I'm feeling adventurous

I love change, I think a little too much quite honestly. So while I'm here in Jersey, I might as well get my hair done, right? I'm thinking...

somewhere between these two colors:


with this kind of fading on the ends, not the blonde though, some lighter hue of reddish brown:



I keep seeing the "oh ya know, I haven't had time to go to the salon so I'm letting my hair go natural" look...they're not going natural pssshhh. At least I'm not...

Suggestions?

snow, snow and more snow.

Nothing is going on. There's going to be snow for days. I found a consignment shop nearby. YESSSSSSS.




Have a lovely snow/ice week Atlanta ;)

the little black book of new york

Recent purchases include:

-Buy one, get one free American Apparel Sashes in Black and Creme
-Marc by Marc Jacobs Katie Ring
-Chain bracelet
-Lizard/Snake/Some amphibian rhinestone ring
-Franco Sarto Panax Boots
-Levi's Leather Jacket(BAHHHH LOVE this)
-Lash Injection Mascara by Too Faced
-Dry Shampoo Spray(for my lazy shower-free days, which are quite often lately)

For christmas my hip, trendy, designer loving aunt took me shopping today. We had too much fun weaving in and out of BCBG, Steve Madden, American Apparel, White House Black Market, Urban Outifitters, Macy's and several others. We were out for about four hours in the slushy, thick snow. We're supposed to get 3 ft up here in Jersey next week! Lots of books and movies will be read and viewed. The library has become a frequent stop of mine. Although, my grandmom has been keeping me quite busy.

This trip has not only drawn me closer to my family up here, it's made me realize how truly independent I am, and how much more independence I am capable of. Family is so inspiring. They're there through thick and thin and all in between. I know i keep saying this, but I am so incredibly grateful. ...The only downside of my visit is it's making my love for snow diminish at a somewhat rapid pace. Oh well, my new leather jacket will keep me nice and warm! Next purchases: snow boots and a new hair-do!

Hope everyone is having lovely weekend! Ichatting with Lauren in a few minutes, man i miss that lady!

ps- The doctor's office I work at back home sent me this today: "The Little Black Book of New York" and written inside was "Molly, Follow your dreams". Complete with 9 fold out maps and an explanation of every nook and cranny of New York imaginable, my heart couldn't have been warmed more. I feel so loved, and so willing to love in return! Please ignore the backwardness of the picture, macs tend to do such things.

Edith

My poppy and grandmom on their wedding day. I couldn't tell her enough how much I wanted to steal her dress!


My poppy, grandmom, my mom(the brunette little one with the missing front teeth) and one of her sisters.

My grandmom is an amazing woman. Without her I truly wouldn't be here(further explanation is required, but we won't go there). As I'm sitting here writing this, she's laying in her hospital bed next to me "waiting to die" as she says. Lung cancer has taken a hard toll on her and unfortunately it is winning. The days are passing quickly; she's becoming physically weaker and weaker, but mentally she's still as sharp as a tack. Her reoccurring question is, "why am I still here, why is this taking so long?" Needless to say, she is more than ready to have "St. Jude and St. Anthony lift her up and take her to heaven"(her quotes are just too wonderful to not post). I keep telling her to trust God and that she is still here for a reason and today I think she figured that out. She's had so many visitors the past week I have been here, it's overwhelming! You can't pass by her house without feeling an instant sensation of warm, true, passionate love. She truly has one of the biggest hearts I have ever had the pleasure to witness in my life.

Today she had, a nurse, a caretaker, a social worker, her neighbor and best friend, my aunt, and a family friend all come to see her and spend time talking to her. The way she talks to her loved ones baffles me; here she is on her death bed(literally) and all she wants to know is how everyone else is doing. I don't know about you but when I'm sick that's all I can talk about, me and how absolutely awful i feel, and here she is, listening, caring and barely able to breath all at once.

Tonight she helped me more than anyone has in my entire life. She was honest and rough, but nurturing and loving. I couldn't have asked for more. I am so incredibly blessed. Life is too short to hope things work out; you have to make things happen for yourself. So, I will be moving out. One way or another, by the latest may, I will be on my own...and I CAN NOT wait.

It's funny how all of the memories flood your mind at moment's like these. But as her social worker said, "this whole situation couldn't have been scripted out any better". She has family with her at all times, and we have all been given the time to get mentally prepared in our own ways.

Grandmom, you are my guardian angel and I am yours. Your wishes will be carried out and you are forever in my heart.

I love you,

Your Turtledove

Roberto Cavalli

This line has inspired my spring wardrobe. I love how the fringe/biker/badass trend hops from season to season. Pale pink and cremes, blacks and darks never fail to prevail as favorites in my book.

favorites from pre-fall 2011

Mmmm. 2011 is going to be a good year. I can feel it. <3

what to do, what to do

2011, I have waited for you! Now what am I doing:
Sitting in New Jersey, in bed, watching various movies, attempting to read some books, and pretending tv shows such as teen mom and true life are the slightest bit interesting...
My grandmom is so sick though; please keep her in your prayers, thoughts, or whatever it is you believe in. She won't make it much longer, this we're all sure of and she is convinced! She is so comfortable with death. With a bottle of whiskey on her counter for "emergencies" and a wink, wink, nudge, nudge to the Hospice nurse, she laughs and sighs with her warm smile at the thought of being reunited with my poppy and "lifted up by St. Jude and St. Anthony(my Italian, Catholic grandmom's favorite saints)". It's so refreshing my family's morbid sense of humor, huh? Being here is making me realize the inevitable in such a situation: Life is too precious and short to make lists, and hope things happen, we need to MAKE them happen.
Enough ranting for the evening.
New Years was nice, Christmas was nice, the snow was wonderful. As part of my several resolutions for the year I really want to keep my blog updated with my thoughts and ideas pertaining to my life, and primarily fashion. Hopefully, a post from FIT in NY will be a part of such ideas soon! I am only 2 hours away from the city!

Pictures from:

The plane ride of a whopping 1 hr and 18 min from Atlanta to Philadelphia


My two cousins, my brother and my sister amongst our "blizzard" in Atlanta.


Atlanta Station at Christmas time is beautiful. Me and my best friend Lauren.


More snow! First white Christmas(I've witnessed) in Georgia.

More pictures to come. And as tradition has it, my 2011 horoscope has been read and re-read. Thus far, it's proving to be quite accurate! What's yours?

Hope everyone has a wonderful week filled with love and too much laughter!