Hey, this is pretty good considering my track record! After a holiday, it usually takes me about a month to get my pictures up, but I’m trying to be on top of my game this time! Check us out- we’re chilling in Philly (for some reason I get a kick out of all those l’s)! =)
This past weekend was pretty awesome. First we went to Jersey because one of my good friends from college was having a graduation party for herself and for her brother, who just graduated from high school. It was like a mini-reunion- most of my closest friends from school were there! Then Saturday night, we all drove down to Philly and spent the rest of the weekend there at a different friend’s house. It was all very relaxing- we walked around the city a bit and saw the Liberty Bell, had delicious (and cheap!) food/drinks at Zocalo, and stayed up all night talking :) On the 4th, we had a traditional BBQ at my friend’s house with lots of tasty food. After recovering from our food comas, my friends headed to the awesome free concert. I had to miss it because I had to be on a bus back to NYC since I had work the next day. I found out later that John Legend surprise-performed at the concert and I was heartbroken because he is my absolute favorite artist and I would love the chance to see him live– maybe someday! Regardless, I had an awesome time and I can’t wait until we do it again!
I hope you guys have a fantastic weekend! Any special plans?? Also, let me just tell you that if all goes as planned, when you come back to the blog next week things will be very different! I won’t say what exactly is happening, but I wouldn’t miss it if I were you! ;)
![It's a very belated book haul! These are the four books I picked up on my trip to Australia back in May. Of course I had to check out some bookstores on my first trip to Sydney and I think I ended up visiting 9 in total (check out my stories to see the mini bookstore vlog I made)!
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It was so fun book shopping over there since majority of the covers are different from our US covers. I couldn't resist this pretty edition of PACHINKO, which I've already read. And when I picked up this copy of PEOPLE PERSON, I was so excited to see it because it wasn't out yet in the US at that time. I also bought two books that I hadn't heard of before I discovered them in the bookstore: IDOL and LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES.
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Do you tend to prefer US or UK book covers?
[P.S. This is an old photo that includes a HarperCollins UK title, but please note that I support the HarperCollins Union.]
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[ID: A stack of the following books sits on top of white bedding in front of a white wall (from top to bottom): PACHINKO, IDOL, LOVE AND OTHER PUZZLES, PEOPLE PERSON.]
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FUN STUFF! I am LOVING the looks of that brunch and grilled corn is my FAVORITE FAVORITE Ever. :)
I hate you missed John Legend. I love him, too. SUCH a pretty voice.
That brunch looks amazing!
Andrea x
Sounds like you had a lot of fun over the weekend!
Excited to see what's going to happen to this blog, so I'm definitely coming back to see!
sounds like a fun time. Bummer about missing out on John Legend, that would have been an awesome show to see
This looks like so much fun! Way better than New Haven's fourth of July fireworks…which were a tad underwhelming.
xoxo ~ Courtney
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Awww, sorry you had to miss john legend, those damn pesky jobs.
Sounds like it was a really great weekend all the same!
The brunch was super tasty and so was the grilled corn! And I agree, I'm in love with him! :D
Thanks Andrea! :)
Yay, I'm excited too! :D
I know, I'll call him the next time though! :)
Aww, New Haven! I've only been there once for the 4th!
It was indeed! =)
FUN 4TH :)
xo
xx.M
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ooohhh, can't wait to see what's up with the blog! and what a fab 4th weekend!!! we have no major plans this weekend, so looking forward to relaxing.
Claire
Relaxing is always nice- hope you had a good weekend!
u had such a fun weekend x
great!
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You sound like you had an absolutely amazing time, the pictures are lovely! I had an amazing weekend too. xoxo, Veena <3
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Glad to hear it Veena! =)
seeing this again makes me want brunch (even though i already had breakfast and lunch today.. haha)
xoxoxoxoxoxo
This looks like a fun time! Totally jealous you went to the Liberty Bell, haha. Philly seems so cool!
The Liberty Bell was cool, even though I wish I could have seen it all by myself (without crowds) to take it in better!
it looks like it was a fantastic weekend!
Sounds like an amazing weekend and you have such great pictures.
Thank you Imogen! :)
Philly is one of my face US cities.
I’ve had a really great time in Philly both times I’ve visited and I wish I could explore it more! :)
great pictures! i bet your weekend was fun! <3
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