• I want to live in Seattle someday. After a year or two? Later? I don't know.
• I want to get a graduate degree and I want to start my program before I turn 24. This challenges the Seattle plan because I don't know if I can get into schools around there.
• I'm looking forward to wearing a swimsuit this summer.
• I have needy/dependent tendencies. I try to be as independent as possible but I can be clingy.
• I ...

• I want to live in Seattle someday. After a year or two? Later? I don't know.
• I want to get a graduate degree and I want to start my program before I turn 24. This challenges the Seattle plan because I don't know if I can get into schools around there.
• I'm looking forward to wearing a swimsuit this summer.
• I have needy/dependent tendencies. I try to be as independent as possible but I can be clingy.
• I ...

• Leah or LD.
• 21 years old
• Born in Waterloo, IA; raised in Phoenix, Arizona; currently living in Moscow, ID
• Graduated from the University of Arizona in May 2008. Majored in Political Science (certificate in Middle Eastern Studies)
• Working as a Hall Director at the University of Idaho.

• RED MEAT. Especially a nice steak.
• Wearing sweatpants as much as possible.
• Trashy reality shows on VH1.
• Wedding shows on WE.
• ANYTHING ON BRAVO! And Iron Chef America!
• McDonalds french fries.
• Meg Cabot novels.
• Hanson.
• Lounging around ALL day on the weekend.
• CHEESY BREAD from Papas.

• A: Arizona
• B: Bread with lots of butter, botanical gardens, and beards.
• C: Cardigan sweaters and coloring.
• D: Dancing in my office and dandelions.
• E: Early evening in the summertime.
• F: Family, friends, fireflies, and fireworks.
• G: Grapes (green and red), grass, green.
• H: Happiness, home and hope.
• I: Ice cream, iPod (the Little Baby), and interesting conversations.
• J: Jokes about whales, J.Crew, jumping pi...

• Wake up on time (8:15 or earlier)
• Make/sip a cup of tea before work
• Stretch before getting in the shower/tub
• EAT BREAKFAST!
• Get to work on time
• Be on time for 1:1s
• WORK HARD!
• Eat one vegetarian meal
• Wash off my make-up before bed
• Read before going to bed
• Go to bed early
• Get 8 hours asleep (or more) a night

And Other Goals

• Make dinner 3 or 4 times a week
• Work out more (got to do it!)

PEOPLE

• My family, my best friends, my amazing coworkers, Colin Meloy, Laurie Notaro, and Robert Siegel.

ACTIVITIES

• Trying new restaurants and recipes, waking up in the morning, reading until I fall asleep, watching the TV shows on DVD, going on adventures, walking around the Farmer's Market in the summer, getting a cup of chai tea, going on long walks, trying to live a healthier lifestyle, colorizing...

List of things I really want from J.Crew for Summer 2009

• 3-Inch Chino shorts in Honeybrown
• 3-Inch Chino shorts in Shell
• 9-Inch Chino shorts in Navy
• Merino Michelle v-neck cardigan in Dusty Rose
• Cotton v-neck sweater in Shell
• Sun bleached appliqué tee in Weathered Stone

MORE TO COME!

• I can't formally/technically dance but I love to boogie.
• My family are the most important people in my life.
• I'm not the neatest eater.
• My room and bathroom counter (especially my bathroom counter!) are always a little messy.
• I love singing at the top of my lungs while driving. I also dance a stop lights.
• Finally, after many years of doubt/self-consciousness, I love my body.
• I like making people laugh.

• Light weight v-neck sweaters from Gap
• Belted trench (in Strawberry) from Gap
• Comfy work pants
• Cute Wellington boots
• New Rainbow sandals
• MORE DEEP V-NECKS!
• A Cruiser (second hand is fine)
• A nice camera (Nikon)
• Longer hair

EXERCISE

• Cardio/weightlifting at the Rec at least twice a week
• Yoga at the Rec at least twice a week
• Long walk/run at least once a week (more once the weather gets warmer!)

HEALTHY HABITS

• Eat breakfast everyday
• Eat healthy lunch/dinner (lots of fruits and veggies)
• Order the drinks SKINNY!
• Get at least eight hours of sleep each night.
• Keep hydrated
• Walk as much as possible, take the stairs and get a pedomete...

• WINTER
• Knit hats (current favorite: crocheted beret)
• Scarves and mittens!
• Soft sweaters, especially cardigans and v-necks
• Black wool pea coat
• SPRING/FALL
• Khaki trench coat or sweater coat in the Fall
• Rain hat
• Jersey scarves
• J.Crew umbrella
• SUMMER
• Sundresses
• Birkenstocks and Rainbows
• Swimsuits
• Shorts
• ALL THE TIME
• Deep V-Necks from American Apparel
• Dark jeans
• Black leggings
• Ballet flats
• BIG sunglasses
• Cotton tote bags, ...

Smells

• CLEAN LAUNDRY!
• Lilac bushes
• The smell of my Grandma's basement in Iowa
• Chocolate chip cookies/bread baking
• Football games
• Wet golf courses at night
• The desert after rain
• Trails on early mornings
• My mom's perfume
• Fresh cut grass
• Lavender pillow spray.

Tastes

• Coca Cola over ice! Always delicious!
• Lake water (gross, I know)
• Salt on my upper lip after a good run
• Kisses

Sounds

• Birds chirping in the morning
• Breezes...