vanity flair: June 2013

Friday, June 28, 2013

all in a day's work

i.e. feigning intense productivity levels; it's almost like a cartoon:

Look how focused we are on our work...

Umm...

Kristina is being sexy

Happy, happy workers

Almost overtaken by giggles

Trying not to smile.

We think we're funny. You know you do, too. Follow us at our Twitter: @TellMe_ImWrong

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

If I could rename the books I'm editing, I would title them as follows:

Currently: Brigham Young: A Concise Biography of the Mormon Moses

Title the Linds would choose: 55 Wives and Counting

Currently: Implosion: The End of Russia and What It Means for America

Title the Linds would choose: Rootin' Tootin' Putin

Currently: The Little Green Book of Eco-Fascism
Title the Linds would choose: Mocking Tree-Huggers and PETA

Monday, June 24, 2013

grammar, she wrote

(via)

Sunday, June 23, 2013

a cup of inspiration

Can you help me? I'm in the market for a nice, steaming hot cup of inspiration.

So I'm writing this book, and I'm trying to come up with witty and creative segments to write about, but SOMETIMES I hit this roadblock, or writer's block, as one is wont to call it. See Blackberry Wine, the current book I'm reading by the fantastic Joanne Harris.

Where do you find your inspiration, and how can I come about acquiring some?

xoxo,
Linds

If mice can make a dress, surely I can make a book take shape?

Thursday, June 20, 2013

popkern

It is Popkern Thursday. AKA many office peeps go buy epic-flavored popkern from Stella*s Popkern who is usually outside Union Station on these glorious Thursdays. NOT SO TODAY! So I trekked with the interns down to Metro Center to purchase the amazing flavors of popkern.
Today's specials:
Sriracha
Tuscan Rosemary

In D.C. and wanting some kern? Check out Stella*s Popkern at her Twitter: @stellaspopkern

SO NOMS! Returning with bounty for colleagues:
Thanks for the awkotaco photo sesh, Kat!

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

sometimes there's nothing else you can say

So you have to let a song say it instead:

Neon Lights

Monday, June 17, 2013

'scuse the hiatus

Sorry about that little break from blogging! I have been working on my book; I have about 40,000 words so far a.k.a. about half of a typical-sized novel. It's mainly about my life, but I wouldn't call it memoirs; that sounds too formal. And my writing is most definitely NOT formal. Anyways, I also just got back from Disney with the fam! Epic times, I tell you. Ate a lot, ogled the new Fantasyland architecture a lot. Had so much fun! Now for the pics:

Me and Loren on the boat!

EEP!

Where I wish I lived sometimes...

Prince Eric's castle; a new addition to the park

The Beast's castle; also new to the park

Rapunzel's tower; you guessed it--also new

The fam!

My Disney purchase of the trip; "Relationship Status: Complicated"

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

a way with words

It may come to you as a surprise that I, Linds, who works in publishing, doesn't have a way with words 24/7. Actually, I may not have a way with words in general. I make a valiant effort for the most part, but sometimes the words coming out of my mouth are more akin to babble, rambling, and--occasionally--sheer nonsense. Without a doubt, this can lead to miscommunication, mild to severe, depending on occasion. I'm also exceptionally bad with taking criticism or taking retort that I misconstrue as criticism. Sometimes it's a no-win situation; people who deal with me are saints. Truly. Well, sometimes. Ehh, now I'm on the verge of rambling again.
Anyways, the point is that the art of having a conversation and not flipping your lid isn't easy, but taking a breath and managing--as best you can--your way with words can really manage potentially volatile situations. It's a lesson in patience and NOT overreacting for me today, so if you're anything like me, stop and count to three before your metaphorical communications degree (B.A. for badass) turns into a temporary miscommunications degree (B.S.--science people don't take offense to this one, I just needed an example--for bullshit).