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Book: Franny and Zooey
Gray cardigan: Merona
Gray stripe tee: Forever 21
Skinny jeans: Old Navy
Gold Flats: Mossimo
My clothes match the day- it is rainy and cloudy (and cold). I am posting now because I have a "watch Harry Potter 7" dinner date with a good friend. We are making fish and chips (with vinegar for dipping the fries, of course) and watching Harry Potter 7 (Part 1), released today on dvd.
Because I only had a short reference shift (which is pretty much dead anyways) and a volunteer shift at my local public library (I help in the computer lab), I could afford to be a bit casual. Which was helpful in transitioning from the library, to grocery shopping, to cleaning, to, now, friend fun. Plus, I am a bit in love with these gray stripes.
Showing posts with label Movies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Movies. Show all posts
Friday, April 15, 2011
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Robin's Egg
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Turquoise Cardigan: Merona
White ruffle tee: Old Navy
Black Capris: Old Navy
Red polka dot flats skimmers: Old Navy
I've been on a Katharine Hepburn kick lately and wanted to steal her trouser and sweater look (with my own twist, of course). She is such a classy broad! I was rewatching one of my favorite Hepburn movies, Desk Set and was impressed by the way reference worked back then. Librarians basically provided people with answers. Today there is such a need to instruct the patron (information literacy being the hot term). I feel guilty if I just give out an answer. It's strange to view how libraries have changed in terms of patron requests- patrons aren't necessarily coming here to find very specific esoteric facts, they just want to do research on their own. Instead of giving the man fish, we are teaching the man to fish so he can be fed for the rest of his life.
Also, Desk Set always reminds me that even with the addition of technology to the library, librarians will not become obsolete. There will always be a need for trained reference staff to help people navigate it. I hope to be one of those people one day. Just call me Bunny Watson.
Turquoise Cardigan: Merona
White ruffle tee: Old Navy
Black Capris: Old Navy
Red polka dot flats skimmers: Old Navy
I've been on a Katharine Hepburn kick lately and wanted to steal her trouser and sweater look (with my own twist, of course). She is such a classy broad! I was rewatching one of my favorite Hepburn movies, Desk Set and was impressed by the way reference worked back then. Librarians basically provided people with answers. Today there is such a need to instruct the patron (information literacy being the hot term). I feel guilty if I just give out an answer. It's strange to view how libraries have changed in terms of patron requests- patrons aren't necessarily coming here to find very specific esoteric facts, they just want to do research on their own. Instead of giving the man fish, we are teaching the man to fish so he can be fed for the rest of his life.
Also, Desk Set always reminds me that even with the addition of technology to the library, librarians will not become obsolete. There will always be a need for trained reference staff to help people navigate it. I hope to be one of those people one day. Just call me Bunny Watson.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Weekend "Red-y"
Book: Jane Eyre
Tan ruffle sweater: New York and Company
Black tee: Gap
Red skirt: H&M
Brown belt: Forever 21
Black tights: Target
Brown Boots: Famous Footwear
Just a quick post to show off my Friday outfit which was perfect for a reference shift and an awesome new friend date of Shamrock shakes (it's unlike any mint shake I have ever tastes) and a viewing of The King's Speech (which is indeed as fabulous as everyone says it is). I absolutely love this red skirt- it not only has a forgiving stretchy waist, but is such a pretty shade of red (almost coral).
I've been rereading Jane Eyre in the mornings in preparation for the March 11th release of the movie. It's not my favorite Bronte book, mainly because I read Wide Sargasso Sea before Jane Eyre and that really skewed my perception of Rochester (to the point that I despise him at points in Jane Eyre where you are supposed to find him attractive). Anyways, it's a good read.
Also a good read is last week's reading for my cataloging class (which I caught up on today, finally!!) that discusses the idea of how we name things (specifically in the context of selecting subject headings for works). Catalogers have a few liberties with customization but the rules for what we pick as a book's main subject heading is dictated by our cultural norms. Nothing revolutionary here, but it is interesting considering why some works have less or more specific subject headings.
Tan ruffle sweater: New York and Company
Black tee: Gap
Red skirt: H&M
Brown belt: Forever 21
Black tights: Target
Brown Boots: Famous Footwear
Just a quick post to show off my Friday outfit which was perfect for a reference shift and an awesome new friend date of Shamrock shakes (it's unlike any mint shake I have ever tastes) and a viewing of The King's Speech (which is indeed as fabulous as everyone says it is). I absolutely love this red skirt- it not only has a forgiving stretchy waist, but is such a pretty shade of red (almost coral).
I've been rereading Jane Eyre in the mornings in preparation for the March 11th release of the movie. It's not my favorite Bronte book, mainly because I read Wide Sargasso Sea before Jane Eyre and that really skewed my perception of Rochester (to the point that I despise him at points in Jane Eyre where you are supposed to find him attractive). Anyways, it's a good read.
Also a good read is last week's reading for my cataloging class (which I caught up on today, finally!!) that discusses the idea of how we name things (specifically in the context of selecting subject headings for works). Catalogers have a few liberties with customization but the rules for what we pick as a book's main subject heading is dictated by our cultural norms. Nothing revolutionary here, but it is interesting considering why some works have less or more specific subject headings.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Always the hours
Gray cardigan: Old Navy
Red and white polka dot dress: Vintage
Gray tights: Target
White shoes: Target
White bead bracelet: Thrifted
Book: The Time Traveler's Wife
Black blouse: Merona
Gray pinstripe skirt: Express
Teal tights: Target
Black patent leather shoes: Candies
White bead bracelet: Thrifted
Some days, I need to ignore what I need to do and do what I want to do. For example, today I needed to finish a 105 pg. article about the Census Bureau but instead I watched The Hours on repeat after getting home from work. I absolutely love The Hours: the beautiful backdrops, the close-up of everyday life, a little V. Woolf, and a soothing score by Philip Glass. Every time I watch it, I marvel at the beauty of repetition of daily acts. It brings a bit more meaning to my job as librarian, a job that depends on smooth repetition to keep the library in working order. Lovely.
Life isn't all about afternoon movie watching and vintage polka dot dresses. I also decided I needed to not wear boots in this gorgeous weather (it got to 55 degrees today!). Unfortunately, I forgot about the melting snow and had some very wet feet! Better than cold feet (both literally and metaphorically).
Besides movies and wet feet, I also volunteered at the local public library's computer lab, boxed up more books to send to the storage facility, and did finish my weekly cataloging post. I also made this red pepper and tomato soup (which is delicious but involves a bit of time and kitchenware, which means my kitchen is a mess!!):
I roasted my own red and yellow peppers (which is totally worth it!!) and simmered them with onions, garlic, and tomatoes.
I once again reminded myself why I need an immersion blender; blending hot soup in batches in my magic bullet often has painful side effects.
After I shoveled down some hot delicious mouthfuls, I managed to wrangle one picture.
"To look life in the face, always, to look life in the face and to know it for what it is. At last to know it, to love it for what it is, and then, to put it away."
Red and white polka dot dress: Vintage
Gray tights: Target
White shoes: Target
White bead bracelet: Thrifted
Book: The Time Traveler's Wife
Black blouse: Merona
Gray pinstripe skirt: Express
Teal tights: Target
Black patent leather shoes: Candies
White bead bracelet: Thrifted
Some days, I need to ignore what I need to do and do what I want to do. For example, today I needed to finish a 105 pg. article about the Census Bureau but instead I watched The Hours on repeat after getting home from work. I absolutely love The Hours: the beautiful backdrops, the close-up of everyday life, a little V. Woolf, and a soothing score by Philip Glass. Every time I watch it, I marvel at the beauty of repetition of daily acts. It brings a bit more meaning to my job as librarian, a job that depends on smooth repetition to keep the library in working order. Lovely.
Life isn't all about afternoon movie watching and vintage polka dot dresses. I also decided I needed to not wear boots in this gorgeous weather (it got to 55 degrees today!). Unfortunately, I forgot about the melting snow and had some very wet feet! Better than cold feet (both literally and metaphorically).
Besides movies and wet feet, I also volunteered at the local public library's computer lab, boxed up more books to send to the storage facility, and did finish my weekly cataloging post. I also made this red pepper and tomato soup (which is delicious but involves a bit of time and kitchenware, which means my kitchen is a mess!!):
I roasted my own red and yellow peppers (which is totally worth it!!) and simmered them with onions, garlic, and tomatoes.
I once again reminded myself why I need an immersion blender; blending hot soup in batches in my magic bullet often has painful side effects.
"To look life in the face, always, to look life in the face and to know it for what it is. At last to know it, to love it for what it is, and then, to put it away."
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