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Hey babes,

As I sit here at Houndstooth wondering what my next post should be about or if I should even continue this journey since I am totally not consistent ( I DID WARN YOU ALL)
& honest to God I have no clue what to talk about with you all...

I suppose I can tell you all the exciting things that I've been doing this past month in a freaking half and what is going through this mind of mine.

In the past, I have shied away from ever meeting people through social media because I find myself intimidated by either the amount of followers they have, feel uber self-conscious of what they will think of me and have been afraid to feel some sort of social anxiety creep up when and if meet up.

But at the age of 26, I find it difficult to meet people because well... where the hell DO you meet people now-a-days? I haven't spoken to people I went to high school with since I graduated high school and sometimes i'll send them an occasional and super generic 'happy birthday' post on their Facebook wall but that is about it. (Damn now that I think of it, that high school reunion is creepin' up fast haha) But again, I don't do socializing very well and I tend to be more of a homebody... until now.

It has been some time since the event happened but I had the opportunity to go to a Glossier event.
(SHOUTOUT to Maddie G for making me her +1 (IG: @weirrdhoney) who is a Glossier rep!)
But, socializing with a bunch of ladies who are not only absolutely gorgeous and smart BUT are also super inspiring. The amount of influence that pours out of them and their beautiful Instagram posts makes you feel so empowering.

We talked beauty regimens, life, roasted on each other a bit (*cough Yareli & Solais cough*) all over cocktails and delicious food at Top Knot. Also had the pleasure of meeting new yet familiar faces (~hi Nhu btw, she's got amazing music taste like I do so... yeah... she's basically the best)
Sushi, cocktails and Glossier products? It's as dope as it sounds, ladies. Now I am totally obsessed with Glossier products.

Since then, I've meet some wonderful people, have drank a bountiful amount of coffee and have been to some life-changing concerts. Oh, & NATALIA LAFOURCADE came out with a new album so that it news worth material! So, heres some shots of this months highlights. Enjoy.

Hello darling.

Last week was such a fun-filled, memory-engraved worthy week. To start off, Valentines Day was such a dream. Shane and I have this tradition going where he gifts me with a vinyl record. So of course, he outdid himself yet again and bought me succulents, Devendra Banhart's new album on vinyl with Devendra Banhart concert tickets. KILLER, HUH!?
The concert at Granada Theater- one of Dallas' most beloved venues, was absolutely divine! If your ears haven't had opportunity to collect these beautiful sound waves in your ear canal then please do so NOW. His eclectic, modern 60's psychedelic vibey feel in which I honestly believe he's created his very own genre is pure magic and worth listening live or not.  (Personally, his Spanish songs are my absolute favorite)
So, do yourself a favor and become a fan already.

                                                                                                                                            
Last Sunday I had the opportunity to socialize with some lovely Dallas IG influencers with captivating feeds
People say time flies when you are in good company and that Sunday coffee date can vouch for that. Plus, delicious coffee & tasty baked goods at Boulangerie by Village Baking Co. ... that was the icing on the cake (or croissant).  First time sipping their lattes and I must say I will DEFINITELY be returning soon. Jennifer (@Solais2), Yareli (@staycutee__) & Maddie (@weirrdhoney) were such a delight! Oh, and Jennifer's puppy Milo (@milo_maltipoo2) joined our date which made it absolutely perfect.

 xoxo
Liz

When was this created?

I can't believe I haven't written, yet again. I mean I really had so much to tell you all. I have to tell you about all my homework assignments and the amount of caffeine I have inhaled these past few weeks, wait has it been months?

Basically, my life has been the busiest that if I actually posted it would just be a copy of my planner, which is full of school assignments and nothing that interesting. But, I feel it is only fair I update you on the actual fun and exciting things I have encountered. So, let me begin my timeline...

September freakin' 8: Washed Out Concert: I MET THE GREENES. Yes, it was incredible and I freaked out. I have had the privilege of meeting them before at a KXT private show and must I say they are INCREDIBLY kind. It's kind of how us southerners are. What can I say...?

September 21: Little cousin turned 15. Why can't I be 15 again? Oh yeah... cause life doesn't work that way. Ugh. Find me a time turner, NOW. But, she had an open bar, a photo booth, it had a colorful, traditional Mexican theme, and did I mention it was open bar?


September 28: I had the opportunity to see Chris Ramirez in action! Give this guy a Tony, geez.


October 5: Ah, yes... the most wonderful time of the year. Ok, almost as good as Christmas. The State Fair of Texas. Gaining 10 pounds never felt and tasted so good. This year was a good one. The funnel cake ale, the fried chicken in a cone, sweet cotton candy, krispy kream burger (ehm... don't try that one), and Fletcher's corny dogs. Ah, fall.
October 11: Have you ever listened to the Dirty River Boys? Oh you haven't?! Please click and listen.  They're from El Paso, Texas so you know they'll be good. They performed one hell of a show. I had such a blast and you know what was even better? I won tickets! So I saved about $12 bucks. Hashtag: BOOYAH.



October 13: Some may think that trying out a new coffee shop isn't such a big deal, but this is what I live for. Coffee runs through my veins. So I drove to the Bishops Art District and sat for hours at The Wild Detectives. Deliciously delicious lattes and iced coffee. Just simple, they don't have flavor to add but it was honestly so good it didn't need any. Plus, they serve Emporium Pies pies. They only have two flavor but they are custom made for the coffee house. SO they are some pretty special pies. Oh, forgot to mention it's a bookstore and they have a large selection of Spanish authors. I rate this place an A++.

October 25: Day of the Dead festival in Denton. Coffin races, crafts, and free candy, I mean what else can you ask for?

October 30: Speaking of Day of the Dead, my Spanish 3060 class built an ofrenda. An ofrenda is a mini shrine dedicated to a loved one or anyone who has departed. You add colorful decorations, food, candles to illuminate their spirits coming back to our world... don't get freaked out; just google it.

November 9: Remember when I told y'all about the First Aid Kit? Well I (again) won tickets to a show! (Thanks Granada) This was possibly one of the most memorable shows of my entire life. You see, I went solo. No, not because I wanted to. I had two tickets, boyfriend got sick, didn't want to bother anyone last minute to attend with me. (Okay, I did have someone to invite but I didn't want to change her plans so last minute) So. I went solo for the first time to a concert. I cried actual tears. I've said it again and again. It was such an intimate show. They sang beautifully. If you ever get the opportunity to see these lovely Swedish sisters performed do yourself a favor and go.

There.

My timeline.

xoxo liz

P.S.
It's 11:00 p.m. and I just had coffee.
(⊙﹏⊙✿)

Tackled day two without having refuel with coffee. But, I sure did refuel on a delicious iced green tea latte. Ha!

Well, my phone just went off... it's not on silent... and there goes my Harry Potter: Hedwig's Theme ringtone. I'll let y'all go now so I can answer that.
(BTW, people are throwing the biggest grins I've ever seen. Good sign.)

xoxo
Liz

UPDATE: The baristas name is Alyssa.

What a busy, busy day. Let's just say, thank GOD for coffee.