Favorite Things: Little Suburban Pleasures

It's been a good while since I have posted anything here. Don't worry, I haven't forgotten you! The past week has been pretty busy. I attended my first dance class (for myself) in over two years. I met a good friend out on a weeknight before she jet-setted for a year in London (I am a bit jealous of her at this point ;). And I actually left the house on a Friday night and met a friend for dinner and drinks (at Friday's, aren't we classy). In addition to these small social triumphs, I've been hard at work, at home and the office. I'm beginning to gain feeling and, more importantly, motion in my wounded finger. So though it's been stressful, the week seems to be going pretty well so far.

When leaving the city for suburbia, the first thing one notices is the intense lack of socialization on the street. People driving in cars have much less opportunity for interaction (read: people watching) than those walking down crowded streets. Though in both situations, you will often find yourself spending whole days surrounded by people you don't talk to; in suburbia it's a bit different because you can't even see their faces, only their cars. These are my musings for you on this (still dark) Thursday morning, and it's also my explanation for my favorite pictures of the week so far. These pictures seem to completely lack human interaction. Enjoy! :)

The eery moon greeted me as I returned after work last night; the first time driving home from work in the dark.... Summer's officially over.

Rays from my window

I asked my brother to bring me a napkin with dinner. When he folded it and handed it to me, I said that I wanted it folded like a flower. Instead of laughing at me and throwing it in my face, he decided to do this. Flower?

A beautiful downpour driving home the other night (don't worry I took this picture while stopped. Several drivers stopped on the road while someone had trouble turning). The rain was pouring, but it was bright and sunny.

A mini pumpkin on my bedside table, right next to the perfect pumpkin candle.