Things That Make Me Happy.

It's Friday, which is always something that makes me thrilled! So in honor of Friday (and the fact that I'm in a really good mood and feel the need to spread the joy), I want to share a few things that make me happy:

1.) These nerd glasses in White! I bought a pair from Red Velvet Art the other day and they were shipped this morning. I'm so excited to get them! It was love at first sight and I had the perfect excuse--J and I are going to San Diego in April for a friend's birthday; said friend is having a "Revenge of the Nerds" themed party and we have to get all dressed out for it. So they'll be perfect! I want to wear them everywhere I go.



2.) This photo. Seriously, how can you not crack up at this?! On New Year's Eve, E and I made our "We're excited for ROME!!" faces, and she apparently decided that to curb the ache we have to be there immediately, this would suffice for the time being. There's a bunch more, so you should look at them on her blog here.
On that same token, ROME!!! makes me happy. Last night at Italian class, we had a guy come in to talk about his life in Tuscany where his family makes wine on their vineyard. He's 25, and engaged to a young photographer named Lauren who lives 10 minutes from here. They're adorable, and their stories almost had me on a plane first thing this morning. The people, the food, the life...it's incredible and I'm beside myself with impatience.



3.) Mel Brooks movie weekend. Robin Hood: Men in Tights is one of my very favorite movies. We're talking top five favorites. J and I decided to have a Mel Brooks weekend that will consist of Dracula: Dead and Loving It, Young Frankenstein, Blazing Saddles, and The Producers. It's going to be HA!larious.







4.) My dog Oliver. That one should be obvious. And I won't post yet another picture. You already know what he looks like, I'm sure.

5.) My camera/Photography. I've been taking photos throughout the day of my publishing company's newest book promo items and it was nice to get away from my desk and onto a makeshift, MacGuyver-esque photo setup. I just had a call from the photographer I'm working with to set up our photoshoot next Wednesday. We'll be taking shots of Chris Johnson, the Tennessee Titans football player, for his upcoming golf tournament and I'm so excited. If I did nothing else but this shoot and the wedding I'm doing in October, that would be enough for me. Luckily, I think this is just the start to an amazing road of opportunities.

That's all I have for right now. There are tons more things I could list, but I think I'll end it here. It's almost Friday at 5, and that means two days of relaxed bliss. Have a great weekend!
XO,
LC