"it's the comic con for english teachers"

When telling my students what I did this weekend, this is what a kid in my 7th period class said when I told him about a fun literature-themed party I went to this weekend. He was actually quite right.

Saturday night Best Friend and I headed to our friend Kellie's house for a little themed party called "Literature and Libations." Being a reading enthusiast, I was totally smitten with this idea. This is like a nerdy girl's best dream. Those attending were asked to dress as a favorite character in literature or author. I perused my closet to see what it had to offer as far as costuming. I got it down to three ideas: Tiny Tim, Oliver, or Scout Finch. I ended up choosing Scout A). because she is just so ridiculously awesome B). because my friends told me to C). because her outfit required the least amount of layers. I arrived to Kellie's in a white v, overalls, and my Steve Madden Troopas. I made a heart patch with the name "Dill", gave myself Heidi braids, a "bloody" lip and then asked Kellie to use her mad makeup skills and give me a black eye. We had such a fun evening with some great people, some fun literary trivia, and some tasty Sun Chips...

"Lolita" AKA "Kellie" AKA "Hostess with the Mostess" AKA "Best Literature Game Maker EVER"

"Anne Frank" AKA "Laura K" AKA "Best Friend"

"Humbert Humbert and Lolita" AKA "James and Lauren" AKA "Cute Couple Award Winners"

"CS Lewis" AKA "Doug" AKA "Pretender of not knowing people"

"Anne and Scout" AKA "Jordan and Laura" AKA "BFFL's"

"Douglas Adams" AKA "Ethan" AKA "Most Comfortable One There"

When Lolita wasn't working on her new modern dance routines, she was skating around on the stairs.

Some just showed up for funsies.

Best Friend and my personal photographer. Holla.

"Zelda Fitzgerald" and "Lolita"

What a super fun weekend. We up late talking and listening to stellar tunes while munching on some super tasty Sun Chips. If I had to grade this party, it would get an A+.

XOXO,

Lady

oh, hey, Fall

Fall is without a doubt my most favorite time of the year. For me, Fall is layering out of need rather than preference, drinking hot tea for warmth rather than mere enjoyment, and loads of lamplight while devouring a new (or old) book. Tomorrow marks the first day of October, hands down my favorite month of the year. I anticipate Fall moving into full swing with the smell of leaves, crisp mornings and nice evening walks with a good coat.

To intensify my excitement for Fall, I have made a playlist that seems just right in my mind when it comes to the season. Download it here

My description: "these songs are ones to be enjoyed with a hot mug of whatever tickles your fancy while sitting beside someone who is really good at holding hands**."

**note** On my Fall to-do list: meet a good handholder. Y'all may work as my accomplices and find one for me, not that I am nudging any elbows or anything...

1. "Little Garçon" by Born Ruffians
2. "3 a.m." by Gregory Alan Isakov
3. "Sort of Revolution" by Fink
4. "In Winter" by Matthew and the Atlas
5. "Dream" by Priscilla Ahn
6. "Orange Sky" by Alexi Murdoch
7. "Your Arms Around Me" by Jens Lekman
8. "Cosmia" by Joanna Newsom
9. "My Lady's House" by Iron & Wine
10. "Casmir Pulaski Day" by Sufjan Stevens
11. "December Baby" by Ingrid Michaelson
12. "Raining in Baltimore" by Counting Crows
13. "Raising Cain" by Gregory Alan Isakov
14. "Shape Shifter" by Local Natives
15. "Saeglopur" by Sigur Ros

Have a great October, y'all.

xoxo,
lady