This is what I wore on Friday, to an open mic night at my workplace. The event was pretty fun. A bunch of people from the area came to share some of the things they've been writing lately. Some were good, some were infuriating. Well, mainly one was infuriating man who read poetry children had written and made comments throughout mocking it. That was swell. Poetry is something dear to my heart, and I don't like to see people kick it around. It was really nice to hear a lot of different voices though. My most favorite of the night was this guy who read his children's story to us (he even showed us the pictures!). It was a story about a guy who loves to eat so much, then gets a job at a restaurant, but gets fired because he eats too much! I wanted to be like, "Did you mean MY LIFE?" but I, uh, didn't say that to him. I did tell him that I loved his story though, and he and his wife seemed like just the sweetest people. Overall, it was a nice night. OH, and you folks that like the Shins (should be all of you, really) will appreciate this. One of my bosses at work has the "clap clap clap clap clap clap WOOH!" from the opening of the Shins song "Kissing the Lipless" as his notification sound. It's fantastic, and I'm jealous I didn't think of it first.
Look at the adorable dinosaur pin Bethany sent me! It's the cutest ever, and he and Thoreau are now just hanging out on my jean jacket together. You all should visit her wonderful store!
Until tomorrow,
Nicole
Cute outfit and nice story:) I think I would've been mad at a guy who decided to mock children's poetry too. But he's an "artist" so no one can tell him what to do. Oh well. At least you enjoyed
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ReplyDeleteAt least you enjoyed yourself!!
Love this skirt! The material looks quite fanciful! Sounds like you had a fun night and that guy's ring tone sounds amazing! Too much goodness in this post!
ReplyDeleteI need some shins ringtones/alarms in my life asap! I definitely want to go to some poetry nights here at my new school once the year starts, it sounds like you had a great time!
ReplyDeleteHey Nicole, I'm after a skirt like yours! hopefully there's some left in H&M
ReplyDeleteaaah. i love the textures in this outfit. the denim and stripes. the brown woven shoes and the texture of the skirt. so cute!
ReplyDeleteand that ringtone sounds perfect.
and the dinosaur looks super cute hanging out next to thoreau's neck beard.
I've been looking for that skirt at my H&M and can't find it.
ReplyDeleteAww, Bethany's dino :) Super cute! Lovely outfit! I especially love that skirt.
ReplyDeleteThis outfit is so adorable and that dinosaur pin is the cutest thing ever!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE THAT SKIRT! Also dino pin?? I think you know how I feel about dinos. & a brontosaurus no less! That open mic event sounds pretty neat, & I am jealous of your boss's notification sound- like really jealous.
ReplyDeleteSo cute Nicole! I keep seeing that skirt and was too scared of it lol but you managed to make it look really sweet with your cute little pin, denim jacket, and striped top! Glad you had a good time at the open mic! It sounds like a lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cutie. Love the outfit. Especially the shoes though eeps!
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Very amazing skirt, would quite like to d.i.y something a bit similar. Thanks for inspiring!
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You are so cute! I love how the leather skirt adds a little pizzaz to a simple outfit. And that dino pin! I die.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like so much fun! I wish my office had an open mic night! ;)
ReplyDeleteLOVE your dino pin! I need a dino pin. Man, dinos are the best. Have a great day!
Too many fun things in this post for me to comment on. Your evening sounds like it was fun, the dinosaur is adorable, I love the Shins, and you look great! There. Whew. Made it.
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