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{Links) 2015.06.26



This photo was taken a couple years ago. I came across this little guy chilling on the corner directly outside my apartment, when I went out to go for a walk. I quickly ran inside to get my camera because I didn't think anyone was going to believe me that a raccoon was just quietly sitting in the gutter in Hollywood! Several months later I almost came face to face with another raccoon when I was walking to the bus stop early one morning. I quickly ran across the street and was so paranoid the raccoon was going to chase me. Can I outrun a raccoon? I never want to find out.

1. I bring up my Hollywood Raccoon Stories because this week I came across an Instagram account of a PET RACCOON!!!!! I couldn't stop watching every single video clip. My husband was less than enthused when I kept texting him links to the videos. His exact quote:

"This lady is teaching her 'pet' basically everything it'll need to survive after it kills her and eats her face".

Well, yeah. But, look at the raccoon! It can open water bottles! It can sweep the floors! It can ride a fucking bike!! MIND. BLOWN! {Melanie the Raccoon //Instagram}

2. One time I took a tour at the Getty and the tour guide was an older lady. I couldn't take her seriously because she mentioned several times doing a Google search for facts. That experience seems a bit tame compared to these 'docents gone wild moments'. {Rogue Docents // Wall Street Journal}

3. I finally caved today and re-activated my Pinterest account. I can't remember the last time I used it so the stuff I currently have pinned is kinda old and random. My plan is to use it mainly for sewing/wardrobe building and cooking inspiration. What do you use Pinterest for? {My Pinterest Account}

4. This week I read an article about plant-based diets and now I'm super into trying it. I spent hours this week looking up enticing recipes. I highly doubt I'll ever be strictly vegetarian (or completely give up dairy.....I LOVE cheese!!) but I can see myself reducing my meat intake significantly. {Forks over Knives}

5. This isn't really a link, but I finally got around to buying and reading Mindy Kaling's book, 'Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me'? It was a quick read (2 days tops, maybe) and it made me miss my friends from college. I don't live close to any of my close friends from college and since I'm terrible at talking on the phone, we don't keep in touch nearly that often. I definitely need to set up a phone date with one of my friends. We're much better at texting and emailing each other silly cat photos and videos. By the way, if anyone in the US is interested in having this book, email me your address and I'll mail it to you via media mail (aka the absolute slowest, but cheapest, delivery option). You don't need to pay me back, just promise that you'll give it to someone when you're done!

Have a great weekend everyone! One more week until the Holiday weekend!
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