Off to a slow start

Hello 2011,
We've known each other for 5 days now, but I don't think we've been properly introduced. My name is Lindsay and I am still learning about everything. I want to be a doctor, and this is a difficult dream that I am currently still pursuing. I have a maltipoo named Charlie. I love fashion, science, music, animals, TV, movies, naps, and much much more that I simply cannot list.
2010 and I were pretty good friends. We had our ups and our downs, but I'm really hoping that you're going to be much better (no offense 2010). I'm going to try to remember only the qualities of 2010 and look forward to all that you, 2011, are going to bring to my life.
Here are some photos from my last minutes with 2010 and my first minutes with you, my new friend.

disregard my disheveled hair. it was after several drinks and the hat and honestly that's just what my hair looks like. 

on her: shirt and blazer H&M, sparkle short F21, boots JC

It's nice to meet you.
I'm looking forward to learning about you.
Sincerely,
Lindsay

Last Light

I've still been hammering away at my secondaries but there is a faint glimmering light at the end of the tunnel. The opposite is occurring with the season though! Summer is fading in a very awkward "warm during the day and freeeezzzzing (below 70) after 5 o'clock" kind of way. Some recent pictures.

on her: H&M cardi, UO top, F21 shorts, thrifted belt, Miss Sixty shoes

some detail on the buttons of the shirt; or me trying to be artsy with my little camera app!

Charlie's vet checkup didn't go too well and she's still on antibiotics and now also a diet acidifier vitamin, but she seems happy! I gave her a bath after the vet visit because she had some doody on her butt so now she's beautiful and fluffy! 

Had my volunteer training in the emergency department at the hospital today. Some of the patients there just looked miserable, it was really sad to see them suffering away in the waiting room. Can't wait to be a doctor so I can actually do something! Speaking of which, time to get working on those apps!

Meeting tomorrow morning. boo hiss. 

Shmigraine

Recovering from a migraine from last night. Feeling a lot better now. Well enough to update my blog! 
I was looking at a friend's website who takes wedding photos and I am now suddenly gripped with a fear of looking old in my wedding photos!!! Wedding photographers should be experts at photoshop I decided. Airbrush the crap out of those. I'd rather be unrecognizable than look old! stressed out!


Anyhow at home with Charlie tonight. I gave her a haircut over the weekend so she's skinny and naked now. I let her sleep in my bed last night even though my mom repeatedly tells me not to. She probably knows deep in her heart that I ignore her when it comes to my Charlie Bear. 

on her: Banana Republic blazer, J.Crew tee, DKNY jeans,
Cotton On belt, Gucci pumps I took from my mom

This was taken by my roommate sometime last week (on my awesome Korean camera app) when it was sunny and beautiful! I'm shielding the sun while also conveniently hiding my face which actually looks really tired because this was after a rather long stressful day at work. It's starting to get cold now and I'm completely unprepared for fall!!! I found an old coat I used to wear when I was probably 12. I think I'll wear it again because it miraculously still fits! Good coat, or lack of a growth spurt? I will leave it up to you to decide later. I'm really lusting after a closet full of chunky knits and new boots. Boots of all sizes and shapes and colors! How I love thee boots. 
oh and a faux fur coat. I've always wanted one and will continue to search until I find one. And then I'll probably continue to search for another, and another, and then another. 

TGILDW

Thank God It's Labor Day Weekend (TGILDW)!
I desperately need the extra time to work on my secondaries. On Monday I'm volunteering for the Muscular Dystrophy Telethon, a cause that's very dear to my heart. Call in and donate! 

on her: f21 dress, vintage belt, uo socks

Wore this on Wednesday i think. The days blur together. tiiirred. 

At Work!

Friday came twice this week (mostly because work ethic has kind of been low lately)! I was really tempted to go out to the pubs in PB last night but i resisted and worked on my secondaries like a good little med applicant. Today we're going to the pub on campus to celebrate a co-worker getting engaged. Any reason is reason enough to go to the pub on a Friday in my lab. Wore my new menwear-ish shoes today with my olive pants which is the color of choice this fall it seems. I'm still in love with all things camel colored though. 

At my desk!
on her: shoes-Bass, sweater-nordstrom, pants-BCBG

I look like a small man from the ankles down!

Cheers for Friday!

Hippity Hot!

It's been beautifully hot in San Diego these last few days and as much as it would be easy to complain about it, I am going to suck it up and enjoy the scorch while I can because I'm sure it will be gone in one brilliant flash. Then it will be cold again (and by cold, I mean below 70 degrees). I've been attempting to be more hip lately but i think it is definitely a skill that takes practice so bear with me. 

on her: LF tee, BCBG dress, f21 belt

attempt at getting a better shot of shoes ha!

I think this was yesterday or maybe the day before. I can't remember anymore, but I just downloaded like 5 more apps to aid in the hipsterizing so we'll see what's next. 
Sunday is B and my anniversary! Already a year, and a fun one at that. 
In other sadder news, work has been pretty tough and my experiments are requiring a lot more troubleshooting than I expected. C'est la vie. Vendor show tomorrow! Freebies! yay!

Summer time

Summer has finally arrived here in La Jolla, San Diego. It arrived really late to the party, but ever so welcome. I haven't been updating my blog at all, which isn't a huge deal since nobody follows except my boyfriend and one of my best friends! ha! However, I am deciding to turn over a new leaf and will make an effort to update more often. I have to admit, I feel slightly awkward when asking my roommates to take my pictures but hopefully i'll get used to that awkwardness. B and I recently got a new app for our phones called Hipstamatic and it allows you to take cool hipster photos with your iphone. I think this will help me to pretend to be a hipster just a tad bit better! 

on her: BCBG Shirt, f21 necklace, Fendi sunnies

This photo was taken by B at this restaurant we've been meaning to try called Prepkitchen. As the sister restaurant to Wisk'n'Ladle, it did not disappoint. I think i even like it better than Wisk. We sat on the outdoor covered patio and enjoyed the beautiful La Jolla weather with some grilled sammies. 

on plate: Tuna melt sammy, mixed green vinaigrette salad, home made potato chips

Everything was delicious and I look forward to trying other things on the menu. The chips were really thin and perfectly crispy! I'm thinking about them right now. Anyhow, I got to work early today so hopefully I can scoot out a little early and enjoy some of this beautiful weather! However,I have to work on my med school secondaries so probably i will not be able to spend too much time frolicking. 

ph by B and me