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I just moved to the LES a few days ago and today I finally got a chance to explore my new neighborhood. I stumbled into a store called Convent and you should check them out immediately.

makebelieve

#1 on my pretend wishlist. If I was even thinking about buying clothes, which sadly I am not. All I'm buying these days are train fares. Sigh..

(wildfox)

don't let the resistance dominate you

At last, they are mine. I've checked the Jessica Simpson website literally like everyday since they were sold out a couple months ago and finally they're back!! Thank God I never bought them on ebay. People were trying to sell them for like 300+ when the shoe only costs $98 and if you look up a promotional coupon you can save 10%. Ridiculous! I can't wait until they are in my possession and on my feet--which should be Friday afternoon. I'm also breaking down and buying a camera this weekend so stay tuned. I know I've been saying that for weeks, but this time I'm for realz.

I've been going to the gym and seriously if you have never tried a spinning class you really should. It is so satisfying.

(Jessica Simpson 'Dany')

volvi a mi tierra

I went to Paraguay without any expectations and on very short notice, which in my opinion is the best way to travel. In fact, I got fired from yet another job for leaving on such short notice. It was well worth it.
These pictures are from outside of my house there.
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Everyone keeps asking me what I thought of Paraguay. I initially planned to write a post about my week, but to be honest I don’t really know how to answer the question. I wrote a few paragraphs while I was there but when I came home and re-read it, it just didn’t really sound right.

All I can really say is that it was wonderful to see my family and that it is a beautiful country despite the widespread poverty.

Certain things that stood out:

1. While driving to Asuncion from Santa Rosa (about 4 long, bumpy hours) we passed through several small villages. It rained the whole way. I looked out the foggy windows as we passed by little homes, and families were just sitting on their porches watching the rain fall. There’s not much you can do there when it rains in the countryside; The TVs stop working, schools close, the dirt roads turn into puddles of mud, and there is simply nowhere to go…

2. Stray dogs, cats, chickens, and even cows wandered the streets looking for something to eat or a puddle to drink from.

3. My house there is surrounded by a tall brick wall with shards of glass and barbed wire on top to discourage trespassers. You can kind of see it in the third picture but it was really dark. My younger cousins painted the walls.

4. Meeting my baby cousin, Ana Claudia. She is so presh.

5. Toasting to life and happiness at dinner with my whole family who I had not seen in 11 years.

(LNA tights, AA sexualitee, sam edelman shoes, vintage sweater)

tellmemore

Lately I've been in the mood for really ugly things. I bought a hideous grandma sweater that I am absolutely obsessed with. It only cut me back 8 dollars. Unfortunately, this ugly little getup will hurt a little more. Something like 300 including boots. Yeah, just a little.

erin wasson rvca 'here comes the flash'