proof that i ran in a 5k. finish time = 31:56.71

wanderlust

any interested travel buddies?

Hyatt Regency O’Hare - April

Hyatt Regency Lost Pines - May/June

Hyatt Regency Curaçao - July

Grand Hyatt Seoul - August

like mother, like daughter.

japanese internment not racist?

Texas Conservatives will rewrite history (aka k-12 textbooks) to “counter the idea that the internment of Japanese was motivated by racism.” (nytimes)

I am livid to the point of speechlessness at the moment. But, hopefully, these pictures will be worth at least 1000 words.

LIFE Magazine - “How to tell Japs from the Chinese”

Happiness is like a butterfly which, when pursued, is always beyond our grasp, but, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.
— Nathaniel Hawthorne (via kari-shma) (via quote-book)
I believe if there’s any kind of God it wouldn’t be in any of us, not you or me but just this little space in between. If there’s any kind of magic in this world it must be in the attempt of understanding someone sharing something. I know, it’s almost impossible to succeed but who cares really? The answer must be in the attempt.
— Celine, Before Sunrise

everything’s coming up daisies.

the bluest ensemble i could throw together for the mavs game tonight.

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2NE1 vs. Paradiso Girls - Pretty Tequila (Mash Up)
(via alikstae)

love love love it.

The person who risks nothing… does nothing, has nothing, is nothing, and becomes nothing — He may avoid suffering and sorrow, but he simply cannot learn and feel and change and grow and love and live.
— Leo F. Buscaglia

my little snow bunny

Never offer your heart to someone who eats hearts.
— Alice Walker

i’m torn.

best birthday ever. (from what i can remember)

a pinktastic 24th birfday. courtesy of the best best friend ever. (and her mom). in case you are wondering, yes that is edible glitter on the cupcakes.