yays + nays
July
yay!
bright, slightly pink-toned reds
finding sand in my pockets from last year’s beach
naturally wavy hair? but just the under layer?
someone saying “zipper is zippy” in a poshmark listing description
komorebi - 木漏れ日 (sunlight filtering through trees):
braless summer mini dresses
wedding planning
this $8 lip gloss I mean what?????
swimming [unafraid of what’s underneath]
answering random phone calls [equally unafraid]
a dependable running partner
juices with beets and/or carrots
sisters
mango bowl over açai
mom
lesser evil WATERMELON HIBISCUS & PINK LEMONADE popcorn
summer storms
bucket bags 4 ever
white and off white
LMNO’s Daily Veg drink I mean yeahhhhh I’ve never had anything better
purple skies
twist with rainbow sprinkles
early-gold plums
an orange tint to my tan because I eat sweet potato daily
buns
‘yaking pups
bird bffs (they kissed and shared a crumb before this)
updating weathered white birkenstocks w/ these
skipping
saying yes
my Weds, 7/30 lake lunch: Mary’s buffalo grilled chicken, dark red cherries, popcorn + iced coffee.
last-minute nonchalant wedding dress try-ons
my dear toy chest of hair accessories
going to the party
my summer closet
being awoken like this [Diet Coke // black coffee]
the return of the farmers market
silk slips
cool hues
max comfort
WFLP [work from lake porch]
field drives
off roading off leashing
creative connections
finally dropping off months of film
getting frecked
linen wrinkle embracing
post-swim exhaustion
& wet, bathing suit adorned naps
yelling SCRAM
reservoir swimmies
unsubscribing to the pressure of perfection
Little Acts of Violence by Ray Bull
swan anythings
flower anythings
champagne + never-ending cheerses
chalk signs
butter flavored pretzels - specifically the 10% burnt bag I was lucky enough to pick
birthdays
taking inspo from my 5-year-old hair dos
Rittenhouse Square story time
the command+F shortcut 🙌
tretinoin changing ma lifeeee
flats and pants in summer (over sandals ((except havaianas slim crystals)) and shorts)
yard + estate sales
Brown Bank merch
power washing. what a thrill
reflections
high dive
taupe on taupe (a fall prediction)
vintage shopping on Sundays
this vintage shop/hair salon for the coolest lamp shades & glassware. unsure about haircuts i’ll have to book one
a 70th surprise party
vintage wallpaper
doodling all the wedding stuff
sunrooms
filthy margarita mix bag. the mix itself = just ok but love the bag
unlocking a new walking route
party planning
generosity
old beaded bags. LOOK at this one I scored
big trees
pairs
fun at work
dewey skin
someone’s ?yogurt chair?
whoever put the baby pools in the dog park
black-eyed Susans reminding me of my old backyard and my mom’s favorite things
long bff walks
fig protection
not overpacking
drinking jake’s iced coffee after mine every time (he takes like 2 sips)
this Significant Other color story that immediate made me click buy. oooo and there’s a mini too!
bees doin their thing
Caravia chicken cutlet (as a car snack)
BBQ
dry brushing again
not overthinking; simplifying stuff
my new thrifted locket
baking a cake
summer views from my bedroom window
this view too
embroidery
my niece being the size of a beet (including stem!!)
this front yard pond
boat rides that end with burgers and rainbows and Spoons
pink clouds
things being final.
the light periwinkle purple/blue on my nails. then the Romantique shade that followed
De Soi making me consume wayyyy less summertime ABV
the rock garden
new friends (I don’t think he meant to bite me)
pulling the wool over PPA’s eyes for 20 hours
reflections (again)
fishing (or watching it at least)
curws
lakes. forever lakes for ever and ever
my mini Boat Tote
these rag & bone jeans (BUT THEY’RE SWEATPANTS)
print vending machines by Incardi Prints
working my way through monthly ADs and not rushing to read them entirely on the first day
Bobby’s weekly breakfast schedule
my baby
borrowed stolen sweatshirts (why are they always better??)
morning-ing the way I do
flat whites on windy days
someone’s adored pony pic that I thrifted for the frame <3
necklaces (beaded ones for July specifically)
lifeguards
really sweet texts
diving board stargazing
breakfast (well just apples) in bed (actually the bath)
jumping
Corky’s
this kind of glass [not frosted right? I feel like I should know what it’s called]
strangers playing chess in the park
Dear Daphni’s Birds & Bees : gin, sumac honey, lemon
Merit Flush Bomb in Terracottaaaaa
this bag I love her
stale cereal (don’t kid yourself you know it’s the best)
my celebration card collection
a cheeky side profile
[surprisingly] unbrushed hair + shower buns for all day
potted plants
August on the horizon
nay..
loving white but being a spiller
impromptu Poshmark & eBay buys
the trash problem
summer blinking away
procrastination
the grime of arcades (although some may categorize this as a yay)
the absence of alone time
horrendously itchy bug bites
these. like for real? is that necessary??????
Malk. I used to love it but after enjoying creamy milk I can never go back
flies
this sign
eagles hating fireworks on the forth of July (sob)
men wearing no-show socks
side eye
squeaky fans
mosquitos
losing my sunglasses every 3 minutes
Flavor Burst soft serve
signing up for this and forgetting about it
country club margaritas
cars (a deer wrote this one)
orange cream Coke
the Circle Drive-In flea fair DON’T GO
loose bikini bottoms almost washing away
wasting a weekly gym membership
Summer Water bellyaches [the wine]
baby cockroaches
really wanting a fruit tree but being told no even though there’s ample proof that they can thrive in Northeast PA
wanting to do it all
ceiling light/fan bathroom fixtures
lake spiders
early alarms
Adidas tokyos.. just eh idk they’re a miss right? retuned both colors
being afraid to go tubing and water skiing at age 26
fish having freaky red eyes (some type of Bass? Matthew chime in)
Reborn baby dolls sorry Layla
the prices of jelly cats?
this drink /: the word martini got me but it’s like seltzer water with a hint of olive oil. a no from me I need dirty dirty olive juice
Polar seltzers
budgeting or at least considering budgeting (wahhhhhh)
lantern flies
the cilantro mint sorbet at Malai
hugs,
abby
Thank you for your service 🫡
Always my favorite end of the month