bits + pieces

I've been weirdly anxious about getting the new place decorated and feeling settled. I'm not sure if it's because work has been extremely stressful so I want home to be relaxing or if I'm just really excited to have people over and can't until it's finished, but this past week I've been obsessed with searching the intervebs and storefronts for the perfect carpet/curtains/dishes/frames/pillows. I know it will probably never be exactly what I picture, but it's slowly coming together and I am so happy with how it's starting to look!

exciting news

At the beginning of the year Jack and I decided we were going to move in together in August. After two months of seriously searching high and low for the perfect apartment we found it. As soon as we both walked in we knew it was the perfect place for us- with an awesome sun deck with beautiful views of the city, big bay windows looking out on a quiet neighborhood street, walking distance from our favorite part of the city, beautiful unique finishes and all new appliances... it seemed too good to be true. But last night, after shmoozing the landlord at the open house, we got a call from him saying he wanted us to live there. HE CHOSE US! 

The San Francisco renting process is so competitive these days and small, dingy apartments will go for unbelievable amounts, so we are so so so lucky and happy to have found this amazing place in our price range. So, come August 1st Jack and I are packing up our stuff and moving into our first little home together, and we could not be more excited! Pictures and decorating brainstorms to come.

24 before 25

When I look back over the last year I feel like it went by WAY too fast and I feel like I didn't accomplish anything. Of course I did a lot, like get a job and live on my own, but I don't want the next year to go by without accomplishing some more personal goals I've had on my life to-do list. This is a time in my life where I want to make the most out of every second. Hence, the creation of my 24 by 25 list below. This is a list of 24 things I want to try to accomplish before I turn 25. Some are pretty aggressive goals ( like become a master yogi? Really? Who do I think I am?) but I hope the list serves as a reminder to take advantage of my free time and constantly do things that will better my well being.

24 before 25

1. learn how to sew (and finally make my sister that yoga bag shes been begging for)
2. get better at updating my blog i'm excited to say i've been updating it every day!
3. learn about graphic design
4. learn web design
5. invest in photoshop or lightroom finally got lightroom, and i LOVE it!
6. do at least one photo project each month
7. become a master yogi (or at least get to where I can touch my toes)
8. shadow a wedding photographer
9. be more adventurous with my cooking (or maybe just learn how to cook..)
10. learn how to knit and make a scarf
11. reteach myself the guitar and be able to play "blackbird" again
12. visit friends in Chicago
13. find a job that I enjoy and want to make into a career (maybe a little too ambitious) 
14. establish a substantial savings account
15. stock up on Giants gear so I finally have an appropriate wardrobe for SF 
16. plan the ultimate European trip
17. furnish an apartment with my boy
18. learn at least one new vocabulary word a day 
19. learn how to successfully wear lipstick without looking like a clown
20. talk to my sister at least once a week
21. learn more about my mom and dad's pasts (oh what I would give to see what my parents were like in their 20's)
22. expand my camera gear collection to include at least one more lense
23. go on a tropical vacation (again, ambitious, but I need to see the sun. badly.)
24. attend at least one cultural event a month

brilliant idea borrowed from wit & whistle

I would love to hear about your goals before your next birthday!! Feel free to link up below with your lists!

Link up your 24 before 25 list ( or 25 before 26 ect.)

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