1+1=1!

I took this diy chalkboard paint project from Martha and this chalkboard globe project from Design Sponge and voila... chalkboard globe of my dreams (almost).
A few tips-- I think it really would be easier to do two colors. I suggest using a white paint marker with a flat tip over the chalkboard paint to trace in the continents. I left a few of the ornate details uncovered and they look decoupaged. I talked my roomy into a quicker version with spray chalkboard paint in black and fluorescent pink spray paint for the stand. Also awesome. The only downside of this project is that it is not helping me curb my globe buying habit.

Better Off Dead

Claire turned me on to this site. I can't stop reading it-- not sure what that means. Some of them are bitter, some sweet, bittersweet, angry, mean, funny. Love. it messes with everyone, apparently. Get ready to waste some time.
A few choice words from the site (where you can anonymously send a message to an old love):

Measurement

Even though we broke up seven years ago, I still rate the way I feel about someone new on a scale that goes from Zero to You.

Infinite

You were the first and only person I wanted to talk to when I heard about David Foster Wallace.

** this is my (emily) favorite

Varsity

I should have given you my letter jacket senior year.

DTR

Homophily is basically the idea that we like people or things that are like us-- you know birds of the feather flock together etc. During a recent concert expedition we had a chance to do a little sociological research as we played "are you my (part-time) boyfriend?" with Kristen. She was wearing this American Apparel sweatshirt, and so was every eligible guy at the show. The game goes like this-- she approaches but doesn't actually make contact with them, while us social scientists fought to get a photo that captured their love. Please vote for who should be promoted to full-time boyfriend status in the comments.

The team:
Rebecca went to especially great lengths to capture the glamour shots.

Bachelor #1
Bachelor #2
Bachelor #3
Bachelor #4