Lately

Life has been flying by it seems... Along with lots and lots of laundry...my internship will be coming to an end before I know it- I hope it does not end- school is getting tougher and tougher (FOCUS!!), and there is that crispness of winter in the air. Recently I wrote a post on banned books, which featured one of my favorite books, Bless Me, Ultima. The book written by Rudolfo Anaya has recently been turned into a movie, and one of the best movies. It is now one of Carlos's favorites. If it is showing near you, I highly recommend it. Also, the SF Giants are playing in the 2012 World Series!! I am currently watching game number one as I am writing this (8-1: Giants). 

Lastly, I was recently at my grandparent's house where my grandma and I already started talking about what we would be eating on Christmas Eve, at my house. We even talked about taking a walk around old town after we eat and open presents. 

That's all that has been going on around here, have a wonderful weekend.

-Jamie

Before I forget, a professor who has inspired me recently published a book on  her field work in Oaxaca, Mexico. Today was the signing and reading of it and I could not have been more excited to have spent time with her in Mexico when I studied there a few years ago. 

Love Locally

I have always been an advocate for everything local and last weeks alibi really excited me. They had the Best of Burque: Restaurants. I can't wait for us to try lots of new places! One of our favorite burger places is Holy Cow, and they received best burger and fries, I must agree! 

Also, I had to include this adorable picture of Bo cuddling with my giraffe blanket in his new hoodie from American Apparel. 

-Jamie 

My life.

Here are a few things that have made me happy this week! Bo taking rides in a mop bucket (he's such a good sport with me), Sam Adam's Octoberfest, the cute pumpkin my grandma bought me, and of course Grower's Markets. 

Happy Fall.

-Jamie

Nails

Sadly, my nails started to split form the base of my nail up to the tip. After I almost had a meltdown, I started taking multivitamins, iron, and biotin. Needless to say my nails are growing out and not getting worse. I can not wait until I can paint my nails again! I have been pinning many nail polish ideas on Pinterest these days.

-Jamie  

Banned Books

Tomorrow is the last day of Banned Books Week, and I couldn't help but notice that some of my all time favorite books are on the list. For starters, The Giver. If you have not yet read it I highly recommend it. Also, Bless Me Ultima and The Handmaids Tale; both excellent choices. Another favorite of mine has always been James and Giant Peach. Also can you believe that Anne Frank's Dairy was banned in 2010 in Virginia???   I cannot understand why anyone would want to ban a book from other people? To encourage the imagination by reading and not be sitting in front of a TV is the one of the best things for the younger generations. I found this site, and got lost in how many books have been banned and/ or challenged over the years. 

Do me a favor this weekend, read a book that has been banned, I bet it will be the best book that you will ever read. 

-Jamie

Sweet Potato

I do not know how to exactly cook with sweet potatoes or how to incorporate them into many dishes, but I do love sweet potato muffins! I have written about Java Joe's multiple times (our favorite local breakfast spot), and today I stopped by to get some studying done before a midterm, and saw my beloved sweet potato muffins that they have every fall! Maybe this is a sign that today will go very well. 

Have a wonderful fall day!

-Jamie

Wish me luck on my Anthro midterm! 

Dress Up!

Halloween is just around the corner!! Usually I only dress up because it is mandatory at work, but I have been thinking of what I was going to be for Halloween, and what do you think of this???? Vintage, and original? Well I guess it is not original to those Pinterest-ers. But I love it!!! Other than that it's a facial and homework kind of night. 

Happy Fall.

-Jamie 

PS: Market this weekend, I can't wait!!!