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I’ve found quite a few things inspiring lately. My inspiration boards indicate that I am craving fish. And semolina pancakes with honey.

I am officially in love with Reggie Watts. Just listen to this little song and tell me you don’t adore him.

I haven’t watched the last season of Downton Abbey, even though I loved seasons one and two. I accidentally learned key plot points (from a British news site), so it didn’t seem as fun. But if you’ve seen season 3, you’ve GOT to check out “If Downton Abbey Took Place Entirely on Facebook.” (Spoilers, obviously.) I read every episode and could not stop laughing.

I read this article about junk food, which was really interesting.

I often wonder if a digital detox would be a good thing. I’ve done it before, and I occasionally delete social media apps from my phone or close accounts, because social media can be so overwhelming. Checking Facebook often leaves me feeling upset or annoyed, Twitter is overwhelming, Pinterest makes me feel like I’m greedy and not productive – but I still like being inspired by people. I’m still loving Instagram, anyway.

I always love Nam’s coverage of Pitti Uomo. Sometimes menswear is more inspiring to me than women’s.

I love watching the Oscars and gawking at celebrity gowns. This year, my favorite was worn by Robin Dearden. Sophisticated! Sexy! Fitted but loose! Pockets! Silver! Lace! Love.

This week has been a good one so far. I hope yours is, too!♥

I’ve been hanging out at Josephine House quite a bit. I went last week to check it out with Justin. Then I went back so Kate could check it out. Then Justin and I walked down there again. Then I went with Aimee so she could see it. I think I need a Josephine House break. I know my wallet does!

Josh’s fruit cup is soooo good – it’s like a Pimm’s Cup, but made with rye whiskey. That man can seriously create some good cocktails.

Lately I’ve been thinking of this odd life that I lead. I feel so lucky to have such talented friends. Some are photographers, some are writers. Some create art and some create food. Some are celebrities in this little food scene of ours, and some are the greatest living experts on 1980s music. I feel constantly inspired to create things, and also constantly stressed out about creating things.

I’ve never really though of myself as a creative type. I have always been the brain – nerdy, intelligent, does well on tests, knows the state capitals, all that jazz. And yet in my adult life, I have written two books and several articles, taken lots of great photographs, written poetry, knitted scarves and sewn curtains and clothing and softies, created mail art and journals and handmade books. So why don’t I feel creative? Why do I still identify myself as the nerdy, left-brained geek? I don’t even remember the capital of North Dakota. (Sad, but true.)

Anyway, I am trying to step outside myself for a bit and realize that I have my own talents and juicy contributions to the arts. It’s such a hard thing for a nerd to accept.