Hello, gorgeous.

No more lusting after designer bags. This girl's gone practical.

I WANT! I WANT! I WANT!

And that explains the babyboom.

"13. The first true toothbrush, consisting of Siberian pig-hair bristles wired into carved cattle-bone handles, was invented in China in 1498. But tooth brushing didn't become routine in the United States until it was enforced on soldiers during World War II. "

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ps. I'm incredibly busy. Two more days!

Buffalo

Tailgating in the 75 mph gust before the infamous Bills-Patriots game. The most miserable disgusting day of my life, really.

Asheville, NC

Hello? Yoohoo... anybody there?

Much belated pictures from our quick Fall trip west of the Tar Heel state. School has been slaughtering me, hence the sporadic updates. I've been able to sneak in a few trips here or there though, so here you are.

Old Kentucky Home: the house that was the basis for Thomas Wolfe's autobiographical novel Look Homeward, Angel. Yes, how typically nerdy of me.

 
World's best caramel popcorn!

I also love my brunches, which Mayfel's happens to be famous for.

 
Catfish! A southern staple. Great for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Talk about versatility!

The Biltmore Estate. Doesn't it remind you of Europe? A little?

Okay so that was a few months back. I don't have any pics from my SD/LA trip, so...

Next up: Charleston!

It snowed yesterday.

A new warm pair of booties would be appropriate, no?