five things...

...that I'll be doing this weekend.

strawberry milkshake from yesterday's trip to the city 

1. four words: cupcakes with strawberry frosting. we have a party to go to on Saturday and I really really want to try my hand at making strawberry frosting from scratch. can you tell I'm in a strawberry mood?

2. bike maintenance. My bike's been locked up in the garage for ages. I can't quite remember when I last saw it but this summer I will definitely be making a bike-riding comeback. sometime this weekend I'm going to get it out and see what shape it's in.

3. getting ahead with next year's academic reading. I have The Marx-Engels Reader calling my name.

4. wearing something other than my Kappa gym shorts. maybe I'll surprise even myself and wear a dress.

5. finishing up the second season of Revenge. I wonder what tv show I'll tackle next? Any suggestions?

what will you be doing this weekend?

Badass Blog Awards 2013

Hello! Today I woke up with the most awesome news--I'm a finalist for the theindiechicks.com's Badass Blog Awards!

I've been selected a finalist for the "Best Newcomer Blog" category and couldn't be more honored to be among the ranks of all the other amazing blogger finalists.

If you have a moment, please be sure to vote for me--Mari's Notebook. All are welcome to vote and voting ends May 31!

Thank you for reading and have a spectacular day. :)

currently...

currently I'm...

reading The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky.
listening to "Breakfast at Tiffany's" by Deep Blue Something
watching Revenge on Hulu.
thankful to be able to sleep in.
cooking barbecue chicken pizza.
smiling at my thirteen-year-old dog who still sometimes thinks he's a puppy.
eating strawberry gelato.
wanting to try the headband hairstyle featured in this video.
inspired by flowy skirts, ballet flats and anything sparkly, coral, gold and grey.


Happy Wednesday :)

all photos from polyvore