D'Bronx & Prospero's Explorations

Sean and I have been taking advantage of the amazing temperatures we've been having this week to go out and explore. These photos were taken of our lunch at D'Bronx and Prospero's Books. D'Bronx is kind of special for us because the first time I ever went was senior year of high school for AP Studio Art (and as you can see from the photos, you can write on the walls there. The photo of my name was what I wrote when we went in high school. You can even see my art teacher's name "Mrs. Cox".) And the first time Sean went was when we began dating. It was our first KC date! D'Bronx is always a treat

Prospero's was very interesting. I'd never been before and I know I'm going to get some crap for this but aside from the aesthetics of the place itself, it was kind of a bummer. All of the books were super boring and you could tell they don't really have a selection process, they just take anything. I expected rare and interesting finds, or even just old 1930s cookbooks or textbooks. Instead, there was just a lot of 1970s and 1980s romance novels and history books (in my opinion, there are no books that are bigger wastes of space than post-1930s/pre-2001 history or science books). Still, the building was very old and charismatic, so it was a successful exploring day, I believe.

I'm really wishing this weather keeps up because I've been loving every moment of it. School starts again on Tuesday and I am really not too anxious about it. The weather should be nice so walking won't be an issue and plus! I only have classes twice a week this semester! (They take up my whole day, but even so.) I'm honestly looking forward to getting classes started so summer can be here. Lots of great plans coming up!

I hope you all are enjoying the weather and season, where ever you are. What have you been up to? Any explorations?

Currently

I've been having a difficult time trying to find some things to write about, but the good news is I have found a couple ideas which I will be presenting within the next couple weeks! Until then, here is what I am currently doing:

Reading: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Honestly, this is only slightly embarrassing. I've watched every single Harry Potter movie in theaters, but I've only read parts of the first four books. So really, it's like I never read the books.
I am also a terrible book-reader. I will read a book everyday for a week and then just stop before waiting weeks to come back to it again. Harry, Ron, and Hermione have been sitting in the abandoned girls bathroom, mixing potions for like, a month.
I'm getting to it. This book will be finished by August!


Playing: Terraria

I spend much more time than necessary playing this game. It's very fun, addicting, and frustrating. I am at the point in the game where all I can do is psych myself up for the big boss fight because every time I try to fight him, I die within the first eight seconds. I continue this hope that the more I play the game, the stronger and more well-equipped I will be to kill him and move on. It's crazy town in my world!


Cooking/Eating: Burgers


I literally have a burger (or two...) a day. You see, I tend to have these weird 3-6 month relationships with certain foods or drinks. They only happen about once a year when all I want to consume is that food, before finally becoming burnt out on it and not being able to even look at it for a couple years. That's me right now with burgers. Cheeseburgers to be exact. I've had this relationship with milk, apple juice, Chipotle burritos, BBQ-flavored Frito's, and hot dogs. The reign of hot dogs recently fell at the hands of the cheeseburger and now I eat one daily. Guys. I have problems.

Crafting: Books


I have been on a book-making kick these days. I make little notebooks as well as hardbacks out of recycled paper and cardboard. My binding skills have gotten much better, but it still messy. I also need to find a glue that is appropriate for bookbinding instead of using a hot-glue gun. 

Going: To the lake!


That's right! For the fourth time this summer, we are headed to the lake tomorrow! I plan to make alcoholic beverages and be happy with my life by the pool.


Listening to: Lights Out by Angel Olsen

Lastly, I've been obsessed with this song for a few weeks. The lyrics are really motivational for me right now, and I think Angel Olsen is such a beauty. She has a great voice and it seems like she's just really focused on her music and the things she puts out.
Check it-

What are you guys currently doing?