i somehow feel inspired after buying those plants. the red pots do a lot for our meager deck. a lot! it's such a little thing but adds a pop, a zing. that rhymes. i like Mari Andrew's approach - you have to do this for everything. add your style to your home. to your cubicle. to your entire being. it's disheartening when i attempt to do this with my appearance but just fall flat.

loving lauren graham's book now. when i read, i become increasingly conscious of how much i haven't yet read. and get a little stressed. however, i do feel good about being into a book, and spending my commute reading. i finished Mari's book the other day. i finish books.