friday's letters

dear mary kate olsen: you look like youre the same age as your boyfriends daughter. as in 11 years young. slightly creepy. (and a little trashy with the greasy hair and cig, no?)

exhibit a

dear blythe at toni & guy: i may be coming to see you in the morning. my hair's a mess. dear dad: were you serious when you said i should get a puppy? because i want one since riley lives with you. let's adopt rufus or chester. dear joe my landlord: i hope it's ok with you if i get a pet since i discovered yesterday that the girl across the hall from me, and the people on the second and third floor all actually have dogs. i'm thinking you just were kidding when you said no pets. dear girl who made me upset at work today: i know you were full of it when you complained about me to my manager and i hope you get a big pimple in the middle of your forehead on the morning you have to do something really important. because i know i didn't do what you said i did and therefore you were just fishing for a free giftcard. bite me. dear life: slow down. dear guy at work who talks about everyone and then asks me if i like them: um, first of all im new, so yes, i like everyone. second-- even if i didn't like someone, i definitely wouldn't be telling you. dear teen mom: why have i started watching you again? and why can't i look away. it's like watching a train wreck happening and not being able to look away. dear straightener: curlyhairdontcare. be like a bear and go hibernate..for the summer. hairissueslikewoah.

happy friday kiddies!

with a heart full of hope & a mind full of dreams

Sarah

it's ok & thankful thursday

i should probably start with what i'm thankful for since i'm in a bad mood after getting home from work and should probably start off on a semi happy note.

i'm thankful for...

... my job. because a few weeks ago I was worried about how I was going to make my rent and today I was actually able to tell my dad I didn't need to borrow any money from them

...my parents, because I could ask them to help me no matter what

... the free trip to miami i'm going on in two weeks to attend my sororitys convention. i am SO excited!!!

... sunscreen, because my skin cannot handle another sunburn

... my best friend candice. she never tells me im being rediculous, she laughs at my jokes, and she never hold is against me even if weeks go by and we haven't spoken.

and it's ok...

... that i got a complaint tonight and it really made me feel sad, and embarassed.

... that i didn't paint my nails and didn't realize it until i was running plates to a table

...that i don't want to waste money on groceries since i bring home food from work every day now

... that i really forget how old i am until someone asks me. and then i just feel confused about it

... that my hair is making me crazy. seriously crazy. today i put it in a messy bun and wore a neon purple headband because i couldn't deal with it. it's just growing out and not down. redic.

... that i sort of wish i watched the old dallas so maybe this new one would make more sense to me. or maybe i need to be from texas? idk.

... that i've been cracking up reading this tumblr account. legit, between this one and suri's burn book i could be entertained for hours.
... that i really think that there are more important things in life than talking about how drunk or high you got yesterday, last week or this morning.

... that i miss home. but i don't ever want to move back.

... that the highlight of my shift tonight was the premeal tastings of our new margaritas. too bad i couldn't have a whole one. or five.

... that i can simualtaneously be really happy for my friends who are in the process of planning their weddings, have just gotten married, are having babies, moving in together, or are recently engaged, but also want to kick the next person who tells me it'll happen when im not expecting it. it's been two years since my last serious relationship. i've been "not expecting it" for quite some time now.

... that i'd rather have a solid book in my hands than an e reader. i've used mine approximately 8 times. maybe.

... to have a glass of wine (or two)  after work. i'm such a rebel.

with a heart full of hope & a mind full of dreams

xo

Sarah

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friday's letters.

fridays letters

dear giant fish at the beach today: you freaked me out. like i thought you were a seamonster because you were as long as my arm, and that i was hallucinating. good thing missy saw you afterwards as did the 10 people standing near us. dear everyone at the beach today: why did you feel the need to get so close to me when there's a whole wide beach around us. me no likey. especailly when we're in the water and you're spitting and kicking sand. it's like taking a bath with 100 people you don't know. you wouldn't actually do that in real life, so why do so many of us love to go to the beach? mind boggling i tell you. dear watchmen: it's 11 minutes into the movie and i already don't get it. why are you blue? literally. dear sunshine: you made me feel warm and sleepy at the very same time today. weird how that always happens. dear coworkers of mine: bear with me. i'm new. to you it's easy to punch in orders with abbreviations that are super confusing and sometimes don't make sense and carry trays of things that sizzle and pop at eye level...for me, not so much. but i'm trying. i also would love to know your secret way of reaching over the drink station with getting soaking wet. oh right, it's because none of you are 5'1. that river of liquid you all reach right over? it's at level with my chest and belly. dear self: let's be the most awesome server ever, ever, ever. make that money kid, lets go. dear abs: i wish i had some. how about i start doing sit ups daily and you wiggle out from under the layer of winter warmth i hide you behind hmm?


with a heart full of hope & a mind full of dreams,

Sarah

sunday social!

hi, i'm sarah from { pretty goes with everything }

and i'm linking up for the Sunday Social with Ashley & Neely

Favorite movie of all time?

 i can never answer this question! When i'm on the spot my mind draws a complete blank, but then i'll be watching some movie for the 100th time and think to myself "god i love this movie!  so some randoms that come to mind: dinner for shmucks, accepted, eat, pray love, sweet home alabama, practical magic, the newer footloose, any of the harry potters, catch & release, transformers, he's just not that into you, Sex and the City, any of the bourne movies, and a whole bunch of disney movies: lion king, despicable me, beauty and the beast, aladdin, and the little mermaid...and countless others i can't think of right now

Favorite movie quote?

" I feel like there's a hole inside of me, an emptiness that at times seems to burn. I think if you lifted my heart to your ear, you could probably hear the ocean. The moon tonight, there's a circle around it. Sign of trouble not far behind. I have this dream of being whole. Of not going to sleep each night, wanting. But still sometimes, when the wind is warm or the crickets sing... I dream of a love that even time will lie down and be still for. I just want someone to love me. I want to be seen. I don't know. Maybe I had my happiness. I don't want to believe it but, there is no man, Gilly. Only that moon."

another one from pratical magic: "All I want is a normal life. "
"My darling girl, when are you going to realize that being normal is not necessarily a virtue? It rather denotes a lack of courage! "

Anything from Dinner for Shmucks. Seriously, the movie is rediculous it's so funny. My sister and I quote lines from it to each other, and my brother hates it. watch it, youre welcome.

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"So dare to dream. Dream your wildest dreams. You can climb the highest mountain. You can drown in a teacup, if you find a big enough teacup. And if somebody tells you that you can't do something, you say, 'Yes, I can. 'Cause I'm doing it right now!'

Best movie to watch for a girls night in?

Sex & the City, he's just not that into you

Best breakup movie?

eat, pray, love. i don't care if people hate it, i love it & the book even more

Favorite celeb eye candy?

ugh. the usual suspects: channing tatum, ryan renolds, ryan gosling and some others for me: jake gyllenhal, justin long, james franco, yum.

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Which movie stars closet would you want to raid?

rachel bilson, emma stone, rachel mcadams, reese withspoon, michelle williams,  nicole richie,  ( who i know isn't an movie star but i figured i'd toss her in there anyway) and a million more people who may or may not be considered movie stars...sigh, to fit into sample sizes and have lots of money.

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see you next sunday for the sunday social!

with a heart full of love and a mind full of dreams

Sarah

friday's letters

dear friday: are you really here again? wow, that was a quick week. dear myself: why are you so awkward around new people. you stutter, you answer questions in a weird way, you make yourself sound like a b. dear dvr: you're like the greatest thing ever invented. besides, you know, electricty, the wheel and moving vehicles. dear hair: ofcourse you look better now when i'm home with no one to see me, instead of when I was at work for six hours. dear my new coworkers: let's get over this "i'm one of the new girls" business and head straight to the part where you want to get to know me and invite me out for after work drinks. i fall somewhere in the middle of your age ranges and have already discovered that we enjoy the same music, love of tattoos for some of you, and good taste in nail polish (again, for some of you). letsgettoit. dear my new profession: i hope i can get a handle on you. i need the money desperately. dear kid who almost punchd me in the face: i'm sorry for whatever is troubling you in life. i may never see you again, but i hope you turn out okay. dear coronarita: you looked pretty delish today when i saw tray after tray of you going out to guests. we are about to become best friends, i can tell. dear julie: thanks for making me go to kickboxing again yesterday. i was miserable and tired, but i really like the punching part. and today i felt sore all over the place, but i liked it anyway, it made me feel accomplished. let's go all the time when we can afford it. and let's actually go, not like our pretend gym membership. dearest etsy shop: i hope you work out. i like to make things, and it would be great if i could make some money off of it. besides, you're never too old to wear a bow. because being awesome is just something you have naturally.

with a heart full of hope & a mind full of dreams

xo
Sarah

it's ok

it's ok

... to be SO glad to say good bye to farrah and amber, but a little sad to see maci, caitlynn and tyler go.

... that i just referred to them like i know them in real life

... that i have 3 college degrees and i've just started a job as a server. i need the money, the experience, a somewhat set schedule and to be around people who were born mostly in the 80's. nothing wrong with some honest work.

... that i ate rice pudding for dinner. yum. don't judge me.

... that i miss my family and cried when i started sorting my pictures to put around my apartment.

... that the majority of my tweets are about being single, drinking wine, wonka, and whatever tv show i happen to be watching at that very moment.

... to leave yourself positive notes of encouragment

... to put things on my to do list that i already did, just because i feel accomplished when i get to check something off...like  ahead start.

... that the highlight of my week was getting my giant hook in the mail from the container store. i can't reach the shelf or rod in my closet, which has left most of my clothes in piles on the floor.  #shortgirlproblems.

... that my favorite bathing suit is from walmart. legit. if you've never scoped out the suits there, you're missing out. get going.

... that the majority of my favorite shows are about serial killers (criminal minds) or about teen angst (PLL, awkward, teen wolf) or aliens (falling skies).

with a heart full of hope & a mind full of dreams

xo

Sarah

blog star: hi i'm sarah!

hi guys! thanks for stopping by my little corner of the world.

that's me!

  I'm a 20 something lover of books, braids, blogs, big sunglasses, bows, top knots, tie dye, road trips, cooking, my life & a cold glass of wine. im awesome, true story. i'm still trying to figure out what i want to be "when i grow up", but in the meantime i love crafting, blogging, imagining, cooking and thinking of every day as a new adventure.

i recently changed the name of my blog to :
 pretty goes with everything
because it really does.
i don't mean being pretty as in your looks, i'm talking about something deeper than that. being pretty is about how you carry yourself when you go out into the world, how you treat others, looking at every day like a new adventure, and making the very most of this life.

I'm from NY,went to college in RI, left, missed New England and moved back recently. I'm a teacher by trade and a dreamer, baker, blogger, traveler and diy-er at heart. I want to be and do a million things in my life because really, life is short and you're never too old to learn something new or start a new adventure, big or small.

I just opened up my very own etsy shop, pretty goes with everything

where I plan on selling lots of my handmade crafts, (thanks pinterest) but for now i'm starting small with hair bows. I hate going to stores and seeing things I could totally make myself, so I just started figuring out how to do things myself and love it so much so I figured I should try to share it with the world.
I can spend the entire day at the beach with a book, am sure I would love camping even though I've never been and have learning how to surf on my list of things to check off my list this summer. I come from a close family and it's not uncommon for me to speak to them all day about totally random things. I adore my friends that I've collected from all over the place, and regardless of if i've known them for just a few months, or my entire life, I know I have a handful that I can count on to be there forever.

Random things about me: I laugh at everything, like to bag my own groceries, have epic dance parties every time I'm in the car, july 4th is my favorite holiday because it was supposed to be my birthday, feel prettiest when I wake up in the morning, I dislike using capital letters even though I am a teacher, and I (not so) secretly want to be on a dance crew even though I have no rhythm and also be part of a flash mob.  i also may or may not have just copied and pasted some of this off my match.com profile (hahaha, the point is the same right? to meet new people..don't judge me)

well...it's been real, hope you enjoyed meeting me, come by again soon :)

             

with a heart full of hope & a mind full of dreams

xo

Sarah