The Dust Settles

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Last night my fiance was explaining the late night thinking he’s been giving to the development of an iPhone app. Every time he has an idea, he finds that it’s already been done. It’s true; there are so many damn apps but these two, in particular, caught my eye.

The first one is the most recent cover of The New Yorker created by just an artists’s finger and his iPhone. Using an iPhone app called Brushes, the artist was able to draw and paint as if his phone was a canvas. Isn’t that unbelieveable? Who is an ‘artist’ anymore these days? I mean, look at the cover! It looks like he actually used a brush! Are we going to see the demise of painting now?? Maybe that’s a bit rash.

The other cool app I stumbled upon mimics a record player. Check out the video to see how.

One of my strange “rules” in life is to only buy one book at a time. I’ve found that any time I buy more than one, I never end up focusing and finishing any of those I’ve purchased. The most efficient way for me to reach the end of a novel or non-fiction piece is to start with one and only one. 

I should start off by saying that I made the goat cheese, asparagus and lemon pasta tonight and it was D.E.L.I.C.I.O.U.S. Thanks to my friend, Stephanie, I used loads of lemon juice and zest so it turned out zappy, just the way I wanted it. I also replaced tarragon with fresh mint and basil because (a) I forgot to buy tarragon at the store and (b) my Mom (yes, I called my mother for emergency herbal advice!) suggested that I incorporate those two lovely greens. Voila! It was superb.

I spent most of the remaining evening finishing up plans for our honeymoon. The good news is that I’ve got all of the accomodations booked except for our last two nights, which will end in Tokyo. It feels like such a relief to have knocked this off my ‘to-do’ list. My procrastination was unreasonable this time around and I’ve been trying to figure out why. I suppose part of it is my unfamiliarity with Japan altogether and the sheer length of our stay. The only other vacation I’ve had that’s lasted nearly three weeks was my 2007 road trip along the South African coast with Stephanie….and she planned the whole thing Spoiled, I know. But seriously, planning 21 days of sightseeing, relaxation and coordinating the travel logistics is daunting. That being said, next time around I think I’ll be less timid and far more ‘take charge.’

I thought I’d end the evening on a fun note with little lovelies from around the web…little things I’d love to have or share with others. Enjoy.

(Via auto., Anthropologie & Pip-Squeak Chapeau, Etc.)

With all of this yucky weather staring us in the face this week, I’m determined to take advantage of the housebound time by charting new culinary waters. Shrimp and grits is on the menu for one night this week but so is this super easy asparagus, goat cheese and lemon pasta recipe from Smitten Kitchen. What would I do without her blog?!?!

I’m heading off to Seabrook Island today with my fiance. What are your plans for the holiday weekend? I hope whatever you do brings you as much joy as the sight of these flowers did for me this morning. I will forever love pink

It’s not often that you hear a commencement speech that stops you in your tracks AND makes you laugh AND causes you to reflect on your own life choices. 

I never thought of myself as a procrastinator but lately I’m beginning to wonder. We’re less than four weeks out from our honeymoon and we’ve only planned the first four days of our trip, which will be in Tokyo. 

God, I love these! What’s with couples’ love for balloons in pictures? Totally adds a ‘pop’ to everything and leaves you feeling like they’re having the time of their lives. 

It was one of those nights we still talk about.