look a little closer blog » friends http://lookalittlecloser.com/blog art: photos: love: a diary of capturing moments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:43:52 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 December http://lookalittlecloser.com/blog/2011/12/20/december/ http://lookalittlecloser.com/blog/2011/12/20/december/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:01:25 +0000 kim http://lookalittlecloser.com/blog/?p=6345

 

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For all of this…I am thankful.

]]> http://lookalittlecloser.com/blog/2011/12/02/the-midwest/feed/ 1 there’s just something about a golden snitch… http://lookalittlecloser.com/blog/2011/11/16/theres-just-something-about-a-golden-snitch/ http://lookalittlecloser.com/blog/2011/11/16/theres-just-something-about-a-golden-snitch/#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:44:23 +0000 kim http://lookalittlecloser.com/blog/?p=6230 That makes you laugh.

Dancing snitches + broomsticks + fearless people not afraid to get hurt (they are running with broomsticks!) + very busy paramedics + butter beer (actually, they were out but the idea is lovely) + friends = a super awesome time at the Quidditch World Cup 2011!

The walk from Randall’s Island back to Manhattan was also an adventure.

Thanks friends! For a very fun time!

xoxo

]]> http://lookalittlecloser.com/blog/2011/11/16/theres-just-something-about-a-golden-snitch/feed/ 0 Zehn tag http://lookalittlecloser.com/blog/2011/10/27/zehn-tag/ http://lookalittlecloser.com/blog/2011/10/27/zehn-tag/#comments Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:33:33 +0000 kim http://lookalittlecloser.com/blog/?p=6128 My cousin from Germany and her friend came to visit me last week. Ten days with the Germans (yes, they have names, but it was fun calling them this) was a total riot.

  • Their love for Colby jack cheese was funny. Apparently this cheese is not available where they are from.
  • I remembered more German than I thought and we had many conversations (although, my cousin would beg to differ) in this foreign tongue.
  • I ate too many sweets.
  • The night of dancing til 3:00 am was very memorable, especially at the point when one of the girls asked, “Where are the Germans!?!” Where were they? Taking pictures of the very large mirrors in the bathroom area.
  • It was fun introducing them to all of my friends.
  • Francesca, I want that hipster hat!
  • We laughed a lot.
  • There was one bad cooking incident and our house was full of smoke. I still plan on writing a letter to the store about the bread without cooking directions!
  • The cats were slightly jealous of the company, but were sad when they left. I might have even shed some tears with them.
  • We had a sing-a-long that last until 1:00 am. My gosh, my friend Katy really does have the loveliest voice ever.
  • The inside track of the Wonder Wheel at Coney Island really stirred up my motion sickness, but watching the girls reactions made it well worth it.
  • Did I mention how awesome the German chocolate was? Schoko-bons=heavenly
  • Despite the technology of Google translator, Hayden’s random questions to the Germans were still confusing. The Kase frage about Colby vs. Jack was especially tricky.
  • Coffee and lazy mornings=bliss
  • Katy Perry Pandora is pretty great for getting dolled up.
  • Our corner store must really think we are crazy.
  • This list could go on and on. But I’ll end it here. All in all, a wonderful trip.
Liebling cousinne! Du felst mir sehr! Und Steffi auch! Jetz, wir besuchen oych!
(to the grammar sticklers: it’s all about making sure you are understood, so HA! That said, I’d love a language buddy!)

 

 

xoxox

 

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]]> http://lookalittlecloser.com/blog/2011/10/27/zehn-tag/feed/ 0 stage 2 at Rockwood Music Hall http://lookalittlecloser.com/blog/2011/10/18/stage-2-at-rockwood-music-hall/ http://lookalittlecloser.com/blog/2011/10/18/stage-2-at-rockwood-music-hall/#comments Tue, 18 Oct 2011 14:36:22 +0000 kim http://lookalittlecloser.com/blog/?p=6068 Last Thursday, I went to a great show with some great girls.

If you haven’t heard the Milk Carton Kids, then you need to download (for free – say what?!?!) their music right now because they are amazing. Their lyrics made me misty eyed and swooning over love.

If you haven’t heard Gaby Moreno, then you’re in for a super treat. At one point, I made a “yeeaaaah” shout because she was just. that. good. Yes. I have a new girl crush (you will too).

If you haven’t heard The Kin, you haven’t heard harmonies this sweet. (plus, not bad on the eyes either)…

listen here or in the player below

 

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But these lovely ladies are what made the show and the night. Lots of laughter and smiling.

I am so lucky to have such wonderful people in my life!

thanks for a fun night lovelies!

xoxo

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]]> http://lookalittlecloser.com/blog/2011/09/20/so-far/feed/ 0 just another day at the krull-tail apartment http://lookalittlecloser.com/blog/2011/09/13/just-another-day-at-the-krull-tail-apartment/ http://lookalittlecloser.com/blog/2011/09/13/just-another-day-at-the-krull-tail-apartment/#comments Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:54:02 +0000 kim http://lookalittlecloser.com/blog/?p=5699 A day at the Krull-tail apartment is fun.

You might get attacked with baby powder by a curious roommate – just wondering what it would look like if you were gray…

…and it will definitely be a powdery mess.

A kitty will surely want to say hello…

…only so she can be lifted into the air to do some acrobatics.

while other kitties will want to sleep on hard surfaces.

And if you’re lucky, you might stumble upon a package like this on your way home…

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Andy Murray

Awesome seats…

Rafael Nadal

Samantha Stouser

Maria Kirilenko

This game had some seriously crazy tie breaks!

 

 

Look at this cool moon!

*note* I did not drink these all on my own! Although while holding my friend’s cups while he was in the bathroom, a concerned passerby thought I had…

“wow lady, you better not be driving! ”

This train yard made me have a bit of nostalgia for my Iowa City apartment (650 s. Johnson home of Goosie) and when we would throw our rotten fruit at the tracks! (except my throw was so bad it never made it that far!)

Thank you friend for the awesome tickets and great company!

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Here are some videos! Enjoy!

And super thanks to all the friends that came (and took photos and videos)! You all mean the world to me! I love, love, LOVE that I have so many wonderful people in my life! Also, my new open mic friends also rock!

]]> http://lookalittlecloser.com/blog/2011/08/18/august-open-mic/feed/ 1 a reminder from the trinkets on my desk…. http://lookalittlecloser.com/blog/2011/08/12/a-reminder-from-the-trinkets-on-my-desk/ http://lookalittlecloser.com/blog/2011/08/12/a-reminder-from-the-trinkets-on-my-desk/#comments Fri, 12 Aug 2011 14:01:54 +0000 kim http://lookalittlecloser.com/blog/?p=5410 What’s that? Little elephant paper weight sitting on my desk (you were acquired when seeing the Lion King a few years ago)

You have something to tell me!

Oh my! It looks like you are trying to spell! 

Oh, and look! Your friends decided to join you!

Turtle brought his own message…

It’s a birthday! (it’s fitting that Turtle would bring this message, since he was acquired when volunteering with this lovely birthday gal). Kim and I became friends when she was a volunteer at my New York Cares project and eventually was coaxed into team leading with me! Since both of our names are Kim, the kids call us Kim 1 and Kim 2 — (only calling their favorite of the day Kim 1 – depending on their mood)

Yeah for birthdays! 

Happy Birthday Kim!

Today YOU are Kim #1!!

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