"It's my birthday!"

Quote of the weekend..."OMG it's my birthday." Mainly stated out of tipsy frustration that 88% of my "friends" are lame enough to bail on my birthday celebration. A couple whiskey cokes and free shots later, though, my few friends and I were happily dancing away in the VIP and doing just fine for ourselves. Well, that is after I slipped on a spilled drink and fell from my nearly 6'4" stance in my awesome heels right in front of the club owner, looking like "that girl" who couldn't handle herself...even though it was prior to said shots/drinks. So that was a downer. Literally. But whatever, people, you missed out. And I really hope you enjoyed bailing on me (:

That being said, here's what I wore on Saturday. Totally in love with this slip from Free People and can't wait to wear it again.

 

My actual day of birth was on Monday, Earth Day, my Golden Birthday! I spent the day shopping with mom and grabbing a lite lunch at PF Changs...couldn't resist the free mini cheesecake at the end, however. After a few more purchases and a nice cruise in le convertible, we met up with the rest of the fam for dinner in Lake Oswego at Manzana.

(cue awkward plethora of photos with me blowing out candles)

I do believe I ate more this weekend than ever in my life. But totally worth it. (Friday was Kat and I's standing date with Henry's, so a burger and a double jack & coke felt necessary considering the flood of "sorry I can't make it tomorrow" text messages.)

Off to reevaluate my friendships and tend to the goosegg on my forehead and likely broken knee cap.

Happy Tuesday all!

xx.

What I Wore: Cherry Chapstick Slip, Free People; Cropped Leather Jacket, B.P. (similar here); Nedra Sandal, Vince Camuto; Studded Belt, Target; Woven Stitch Scarf, Free People (new colors here); Crop Jacket w/ Pleather Sleeve, Forever 21 (similar here)

So, this happened...

As per usual, when I see someone with gorge hair I automatically embed the thought of how gorge I could be if I had said hair into my brain. So one quick dose of Pinning and a few Instagram discoveries later, I decided I probably needed to cut my bangs again. These things always sound like great ideas upon conception (i.e. the pixie-cut tragedy).

before...

On Friday, I went in to freshen up my highlights, darken the roots, and trim off the overall straw like quality of my ends. As I sat down, my hair gal Wendy waited for the usual "what we're doing this time" spiel, since it usually involves some crazy total makeover and hours of work. I said, "I think I want to cut my bangs." Then the blank stare. "Okayyy, we can do that."

So we did.

after!

My ombre is turning out to be nearly perfect for my taste, and it's been a long road to get it this way seeing as how I've had nearly every color of the rainbow on my head at one point or another! So I'm super pleased with my most recent dye-job, plus the trim and conditioning treatment did wonders for the texture...long over due!

Day one of my bang chop was a success, I'm loving them with loose waves and some texturizing spray. Day two, however, was good until I went out with some friends and kept catching glimpses of myself in cheap bar mirrors and realized that bangs and second day hair and alcohol and hot, sweaty bars don't exactly mix. I used to get away with washing my hair only every third day or so (it's constantly in a bun anyway) but with my new fangled cut and style it's clear that can't happen anymore. Flat, lifeless bangs just look like greasy misplaced hairs and as someone who's rarely a fan of myself in photos to begin with...uh, you can imagine my stress over the whole situation.

holy paleness...

A fresh wash and dry did the trick, though. I'm still glad I made the cut (I was in desperate need of a style-change) but the new 'do does require a bit more effort! Hopefully I can keep up.

le highlights!

xx.

PS, can someone please tell me why no matter how tan I get, what shade of makeup I use or how much bronzer I pack on for a night out...my face is, without fail, extremely white in every photo taken with a flash! .....This is the definition of a white girl problem. Literally, I'm see through. Time to find new products.

What I Wore: Grey Denim Skinnies, Hudson (similar here); Black Mesh-Sleeve Top, BCBG (similar here), Nedra Sandal, Vince Camuto (Nordies!); Jasmine Head Piece, Golden Birthday

My Hairdresser: Wendy Wood at Nassau West Salon

In the Spirit of Spring...

Okay, it may only look/feel like Spring in Portland, like, 60% of the time right now...but a girl can dream! And you know what they say, "April showers bring May flowers"! Hoping that sunshine comes early though...as in next weekend...so I can host my birthday outside on the rooftop bar instead of around a crowded restaurant table.

Anyway, here's what's inspiring me for this new season:

My color of the moment is definitely white. It could be my recent discovery of Portland's Organic Bronze Bar and newly tanned skin that looks pretty amaze in the hue...but in my eyes, you just can't ever go wrong with white. Or black.

But for Spring, I'm loving the fresh, bright whites and crispy, clean pieces to update the feel of a wardrobe. Plus, something about white just screams modern day Jackie O and who can complain about that?

Maybe it's my new job at Free People, but right now I'm totally in to the idea of "festival dressing" even though I never find the time to actually make it to a festival...

The whole Boho Chic-Beachy Glam-Nicole Richie-esque style is perfect for this warmer weather we're having...or will be having...soonish.

Home sweet home, refreshed! What's better than a little interior facelift after that crazy Spring Cleaning sesh?

Update your dwelling place with a shot of color on the walls or in new linens. Fresh flowers, patterned pillows and simple, updated accessories are just what the doctor ordered to bring your home into the spirit of the season.

Enough inspiration...let's go shopping.

xx.

Something I Love

Firstly, something I hate: waking up at 6am and driving an hour to work before my coffee fix. This was my morning on Tuesday. Luckily, though, I made it downtown in time for a little pick me up at Starbs before heading down 23rd to find parking. And I must add...I'm getting scary good at parallel parking these days. I could always manage just fine - I'm not my mother! (she makes me park for her half the time) But by working in the city and constantly on a time crunch (surprise)...my parking skills are now that of a professional. Just sayin'.

Now for something that I'm loving right now: looking like an Indian Princess on a cloudy Tuesday. In high school, I was always one to try new "trendy" things...or just make up my own trends when I felt like it. One of my favorites to date - turning a cheap silver necklace with a big dangling locket on the end into a head chain and walking around like I owned the place. Ha, it may have looked silly to others back then but I'd just like to point out to all the haters that I was crazy ahead of the times! :)

(enter poor quality photo of said "trendiness")

I've since hung up my amateur hair accessories, but now that my hair is becoming manageable again, post-pixie cut, I was dying to get my hands on this gorge little head chain from Golden Birthday. (Hey, next week is MY golden birthday! Meant to be?) All handmade locally here in Portland, these girly gems are the perfect addition to, well, any outfit. 'Cause let's be honest, who doesn't want to look like a princess all the time? Nothing says "I'm present day Nicole Richie/an accessory goddess" more than a unique piece like this.

 

Lovely designer, Dana, makes her chains in a variety of colors and styles so you're bound to fall in love with one - or three. Or just buy them all because they're super affordable, easy to wear, and you'll be the freshest princess on the block.

I'm currently planning my birthday outfit around one of these as chains we speak! :)

Happy Wednesday loves, here's what I wore! xx.

   

What I Wore: Jasmine Head Piece, Golden Birthday; Trapeze Slip in Mint, Free People; Grey Zippered Ankle denim, Joe's (similar here); Cropped Leather Jacket, Nordstrom (similar here); Haute & Naughty Too Black Lash Mascara, M.A.C. 

Holy Hot Weather, Batman.

Maybe it's the fact that I've been stuck in typical rainy Portland weather for the past 6ish months but this weekend's heat wave felt worse than usual. I mean, we're talking make-your-spray-tan-run hot! Not cool (pun possibly intended).

Anywho, in the midst of all the excitement over sunshine as if it never existed before, we celebrated Easter with a plethora of familial events. Always a joy. 

In honor of the weather, I pulled out one of my favorite Free People maxis and some of my tallest heels. And in true #giraffeproblems fashion, I attracted the usual "holy crap" looks and whispers from total strangers in church. My favorite, though, was from a little girl in the grocery store who stopped mid-aisle to gawk at my height as she yelled out "Wow, mommy, she is tallllll." I guess at 5'10" sans wedges, I kind of asked for it when I slipped on those 4 1/2 inch stilts. 

This dress was a total steal at a TJ Maxx in the valley during last year's stint in LA and actually came discounted even further due to a missing slip. Naturally, I couldn't resist the crazy deal so I took it anyway in hopes of finding a new slip. Luckily, I found the perfect color to match the springy floral pattern at Free People Portland this Saturday so the dress could finally come out to play.

Later in the day, I zhuzh'd it down a bit with a cropped denim jacket, a double wrap belt, and some cute buckled flip flops. Perfect for family gathering numero dos.

So excited for the weather to start turning, just wish my airbrush tan felt the same way! PS if you're looking for an awesome shot of color in the coming weeks check out Organic Bronze Bar on the Portland waterfront to get your Kardashian on. I tried them out on Friday and the color is awesome, seems to stay a bit better than the typical Mystic or Versa tan (minus a little run in the boob area from yesterday), and the colorist makes sure to get you bronzed in all those little places the booth can't reach. Added bonus - no "Ross" moments, just even color on all sides!

Happy Spring, people!

What I'm Wearing: Maxi Dress, Free People (old, similar here); Slip in "Berry", Free People; Split Heel Wedges (similar here); Denim Crop Jacket, H&M; Wrap Belt (from a Target dress, similar here); Pyramid Bangle, Forever 21 (similar here), Watch, B.P. ; Flip Flops, Aldo (Nordstrom Rack, similar here)

Photo by my lovely sister (myspace-esque shots by yours truly)

Love/Hate

So this is a bit of a "latergram" of sorts but I felt the need to report on the latest bestfrienddate I went on with my love K last weekend. Yes, bestfrienddate. She lives away at school and somehow I convince her to drive back home nearly every Friday so we can shop, do our nails, and drown in our sorrows over wine and hummus at our favorite spot downtown. The week prior typically consists of hilarious hour long texting rants about out how much we despise all things that should make us happy, like men and food and other friends. You could say we love basking in each other's misery. I think it's quite comical, actually. 

 

So anywho, back to our most recent date. After stuffing ourselves full of calamari and spicy pita bread we decided cake was necessary, of course. So a quick park job on 23rd and a half hour wait in the cold street later, fluffy lemon chiffon cake and hazelnut soy lattes landed in front of us. While I'm shoveling the most satisfying of bites into my mouth, I can't help but overhear the most ridiculous of conversations going on behind me. The look on K's face said it all. She had the frontal view of what was clearly a blind match.com date happening and I had the pleasure of seeing her facial expressions as we heard "Oh really, what's your sign?! I'm a Sagittarius and bla bla bla." I honestly couldn't even tell you what else exactly happened because I was so distracted by the awkwardness that ensued.

Let's just say they were seemingly two of thee most opposite human beings. Yet, they still found each other somehow. And here K and I are just as single as ever. Typical Saturday night. Stuck in a busy restaurant full of happy couples. But hey, at least we'll always have our love/hate relationship with food.

xx,

K

I Promise I Can Parallel Park.

Wandered around some more today. This whole working from home/having time to actually enjoy life is pretty great so far. Free time is beginning to grow on me. Go figure.

Slept in a little too late today, by accident. The girls - my dogs - were up at least 3 separate times during the night and, being that my bed is a million feet tall, all I hear are whimpers and constant woofs until I wake up to let them down. Finally decided to get ready for the day: another crispy fall afternoon in Portland - the best kind!

New arm candy, fall fur, giant flares, and a fresh face for roaming around downtown.

Headed down to 23rd to hit up craft-lover's-heaven, aka Paper Source, and searched at least 15 minutes for parking. Found a spot. Had a horrible start, angle wise. Tried to start over and get closer to le curb...one of those "Oh I totally know my car, the front end is close, but I'm definitely gonna make it with my awesome turning radius" moments. And boom. Hit the dork in front of me. Immediately go into "oh shit" mode and back up quickly, look around to see if anyone saw that tragedy, hop out to make sure there's no damage, and breathe a sigh of relief that there wasn't. Thankful that he had one of those awful looking chrome bumpers that failed to leave a paint scratch on my pearly white one (: Crisis averted, I zoomed around the corner to find a new spot. Okay, so I may be a wanted criminal for a technical hit and run...but I promise I'm usually a great parallel parker! ...Promise. Plus...no scratch, no problem. Sorry about it, dude!

 

Got some pink envelopes and cards for my grad announcements, caught up with Sammy for a bit, sat in traffic for an hour - surprisingly not mad about it - and had another awesome home cooked meal. This week is shaping up pretty well if you ask me.

 

 

 

 

 

xx,

K

It's Phsyically Impossible to Leave Target Without Buying Something.

Back on this blogging kick, as long as I continue to be spoiled with these post-graduation free moments. I had the best day I've had in awhile today. After moving back to Portland, I've been waiting for these rainy fall days to kick in. Got what I asked for, to say the least. Note to self: don't go frolicking downtown mid-day in a dress, paper-thin tights, new suede booties, and a miniature jean jacket.

Cute, but not so cute when wet. 

Went costume hunting today. Doing one of those surely overdone Pinterest-y homemade costume type things this year. It's somewhat of a surprise, mainly because I've tricked myself into believing it's the best idea ever and I don't want anyone to steal it. Anyways, not much of a success so I bought some new arm candy instead. A thin, gold initial bracelet to add to the collection. 

Hopped over to the M.A.C store and scored some free lip gloss and eyeshadow, thanks to my obsession with makeup and 12 empty containers. (Not to mention the 6 I traded over the weekend for lipstick) It's a problem, really.

Giddy from my non-purchased purchase I stepped out into the monsoon of the season, sans umbrella. Stood there dumbfounded under a tree for a good minute before deciding tea sounded like the perfect solution to this soggy situation. Thank god there really is a Starbucks on every corner. 

Figured I had nothing left to lose since I already looked like a wet dog, so what the hell! I asked for rain, why not walk around in it. After the 6ish blocks full of puddles and funny looks from people staring at my giant, makeshift scarf-hat, I decided a Target run felt necessary. 

Seriously though, you walk into that place looking for something, or maybe nothing, and you leave with a cart full of completely pointless stuff. It's physically impossible to leave Target without purchasing something. Which is why I bought a minty green/navy striped shirt that I have yet to try on. But it was $10. And striped. ...Meant to be if you ask me.

Ended my pleasant me-day with some leftovers and comfy, obnoxiously long socks.

Mondays like this should happen more often.

xx,
K

Sorry!

Pardon my absence, people! I've been busy drinking lots of wine in celebration of my 21st, hanging out in PDX, and of course slaving away on schoolwork. I just got my first "full" night of sleep in a long time (a whole 4 hours worth) last night and mid terms are fast approaching...uh and by fast I mean tomorrow! Regularly scheduled posting will resume soon (:

I hope!

XX.

Your Weekly Horoscope: April 22-30

Capricorn

Energy and self-confidence is strong this Sunday! You are not afraid to take on a mentally difficult project. Past fears should melt away. Indulge your curiosity because this Monday your imagination and creativity are at their best. New ideas are easily understood and bring interesting and exciting rewards. Head up! Shoulders back! You are able to tackle any challenge you find this Tuesday. It is possible you will let someone else take the glory for your work. If you decide to let this happen, then you have to be able to let it go--all will sort itself out in time. You may be especially assertive this Wednesday. Attempt to feel that sense of higher purpose in your career efforts. Be attentive to your responsibilities at this time--since they cannot be ignored just now. This Thursday is a great day for achievement. Be careful not to alienate co-workers who may be following a different path. You may be questioning the speed of your success. Energy and self-confidence abound! Past fears melt away. This Friday, you are able to take on a project, broach a subject, ask for a raise or speak publicly. You may want to break the routine of this Saturday and try something new or different for a time. You may discover insights into day-to-day problems that will be of great value. There are many things this Sunday that help you create a smooth running day. You are organized and can move easily through any adjustments or changes that might happen that are not of your own accord. You may need to work a little overtime this Monday. You eventually enjoy your accomplishments.

Sagittarius

A common interest in spiritual and mystical values among family members may occur this Sunday. Job-related subjects take priority this Monday. Rewards, recognition or a promotion is evident. There may be some difficulty in keeping your mind on pressing matters. Work this Tuesday morning fills every minute. You may be in a hurry to do all you can before the noon break. You may not appreciate tradition or someone older or in authority this Wednesday. However, little will come of any complaints and you will eventually have an opportunity to express yourself in successful ways; patience. Energy and ego combine to help you attain your ambitions this Thursday. Full speed ahead! Depending on how you handle it, the day could make or break your reputation. You may have a mad desire to do nothing but chat this Friday morning. You may feel that you could shoot the breeze for hours. An outgoing and very expressive cycle of experience has begun for you now. You have a deep sense of responsibility and are determined to see things through to a final development. Quick answers, great wit and a surplus of insights and solutions are at the ready this Saturday. This would be a good time to write and communicate with real originality. Inventions and breakthroughs are possible. You will receive good news about a financial or property matter this Sunday. Career strivings will meet with success as well. A task that needs to be complete this afternoon will progress satisfactorily. A period of great mental activity begins this Monday.

Pisces

Fresh insight this Sunday comes to you through mass media--broadcasting, publishing, advertising--giving you a whole new perspective. This Monday there are many different levels of symbolism surrounding money and your day seems centered on symbolism of money. A wise decision could be in not making any decisions surrounding money--if that is possible. A stubborn streak--yours or someone else's--could interfere with your purpose this Tuesday. There is perhaps a sense of challenge just now. You have many creative ideas, but pushing these insights on others may not be productive. Stress can take a toll by quitting time this Wednesday; before starting home, take a moment to stretch and plan on just what it would take to help you unwind this evening. Share some time with someone you love--but keep your expectations low. Your understanding of the needs of others is great this Thursday. You are interested and helpful with friends. Stick to the routine tasks today, if possible, and avoid starting new projects. You may find keys and techniques to solving problems this Friday. Rummage through some of the self-help books in the library; finding tools that will help you to help others--or to help you make any changes that are helpful to you--is a plus. You have tremendous mental energy this Saturday morning. You are able to complete your own work and take on new work or a project with no difficulty. Perfect balance between your career needs and personal needs should bring about an inner peace this Sunday that you rarely get a chance to enjoy.

Aquarius

For a while this Sunday, you may feel out of touch. You may feel insensitive towards those who expect you to feel warmly towards them. This is a time when communication seems choked and misunderstandings happen easily. Empty your mind of any limitations this Monday. Fresh challenges light your imagination. You have a powerful urge to come out on top. Personal and romantic feelings may interfere greatly with your ability to work well this Tuesday. However, this period will bring about good conditions and communication among co-workers. This Wednesday is a great time to be with others and to work together. Others may require your presence for a particular job--you are productive. Keep your eye on the goal this Thursday--the process of elimination is getting interesting. It may be best to rely on facts rather than feelings during this time, especially when an expensive mistake might occur. Friday shows a tendency for you to be extremely hard-working and ambitious. You should take care to examine all aspects of your dealings--there is success ahead. This is also a good time to work with members of the opposite sex. Your attitude toward decision-making rules has been and will be going through some transformations this Saturday. Today you could be tested by the negative attitude of an authority figure. This Sunday is a good time to plan. If you want to plan a job change you may want to put a lot of effort into the planning phase. You are hardworking this Monday and enjoy completing your job so as to clean off your desk at the end of the day.

Aries

This Sunday may be a time you could lead the way on a personal, artistic or home project. Your inventiveness is unusually heightened at this time. Careful--someone may challenge your basic beliefs. A work-related problem may come to an end this Monday due to a strong, assertive and creative individual. Your ability to enhance and improve routine matters may impress an authority figure now. There is a special emphasis on you and your accomplishments this Tuesday. Your effort at keeping the peace between higher-ups and employees brings you much respect. Full speed ahead is your motto this Wednesday! Your humor and inventiveness pay off now as you express your ideas in a group setting! Take plenty of breaks and try to concentrate on the task at hand. This Thursday is an energetic day! You have the world on a string and that string is quite securely tied around your finger! Days like this do not come so often--make the most of it. You may decide to enhance your skills through further education or taking a class. You may react suddenly this Friday against things that previously seemed the normal thing to do. Also, this is a good time to lead the way on a project--your inventiveness is enhanced. You are a beacon of confidence. Good communication is the goal this Saturday. Optimism is a positive. This Sunday could be a great day if you just let it unfold. A noon meal this Monday with co-workers may lead to gossip and you will be much happier when you can lead the conversation in other directions.

Taurus

Smile today! This Sunday is a positive time that accents your inner life. The life you live and the way you express yourself reflect the inner self. Much energy and drive are available for whatever you want to achieve this Monday. This could involve a creative production involving others. This Tuesday, you are just beginning to realize how much you can do to make a positive difference in the life of others as well as your own. This Wednesday is a good time, when your efforts really pay off and things seem to run smoothly. Now you have the ability for sustained work that allows you to organize like never before. There may be conflicts this Thursday about the direction in which a certain project will proceed. People working under or with you may not perform to your standards. Fortunately, this situation will change; easy does it. You will be pleased with the final results of this workday. If co-workers are less than idyllic, this Friday is as good a time as any to resolve those difficulties. There is a need to communicate and enjoy a change of ideas this Saturday morning. This is also a good time to reorganize. A new way of deciphering problem situations and the practice of New ideas and an independent or pioneering mental orientation take on more importance in your life. A family member may need your guidance this Sunday. You may spend a little time doing research on the Internet this afternoon. Projects you have worked on for many months could reach completion this Monday. Be sure and check if these activities produced the results you expected and that those results are as important to you as you thought they would be.

Gemini

Adjustments and compromises must be made in the interests of harmony this Sunday. Whatever the goal--keep your eye on the goal, not whether or not it is achieved your way. Considering all sides may be most beneficial at this time. Progress in a work situation will go rather well until late this Monday afternoon. You could be entertaining thoughts of a job change today. Your work should give you a sense of purpose and structure. Winning the hearts of others can be a challenge you are eager to accept this Tuesday. Ideas and thoughts will have greater meaning and form just now. There may be a delay in a money matter this Wednesday, but you will find other opportunities to add to your income soon--relax. This afternoon would be a good time to put a little spontaneity in your life. Courage and confidence reign this Thursday. Others will follow your lead in any group effort. You are extremely hard working and ambitious on the professional level this Friday. This morning you are able to sit down alone and get many things accomplished. You are encouraged by competition this Saturday. You may be besting others in the heat of competition and taking on a leadership role that means more to you now than in the past. Romance is happily accented. This Sunday is a partnership day and not much is going to happen if you try to keep to yourself. If you and your co-workers are compatible, today should produce great results. Clear decisions affecting others could be made this Monday. You love people! Any excuse for a get-together to make new friends is welcomed.

Cancer

Your energy and confidence are high, making this Sunday a super day to interact with others, no matter what the age group or background. This Monday is one of those days at work where change is inevitable. Go with the flow as much as possible and dig in to help when feasible. Your management abilities and your intuitive insights are strong this Tuesday--they make for speedy results in the workplace. You could be most persuasive with others and eloquent in speech and communication this Wednesday. The situation is a natural for self-expression and you are able to get your particular ideas across to others successfully--at home or in the workplace. This Thursday is a time that may become a major transition time in your life, one that is usually quite beneficial. The answers to life's mysteries are not available to you this Friday. At work you find obstacles that keep popping up in the workplace but somehow, you enjoy the challenges--you find answers and you solve puzzles. Perseverance is crucial during this, fortunately, short period. This Saturday there is a need for change, a desire to break with outmoded patterns from the past . . . a longing for the new, the different, the unique. Support, a positive outlook and flexibility are the keys to a happy family. Later this Sunday there may be some chores you want to pay attention to and perhaps a new book or music to entertain you. You are good to create a balance in your life and people are encouraged by your bright enthusiasm this Monday. Wherever you are, you create a pleasant atmosphere.

Leo

What is required this Sunday is a belief in you. Have confidence in your own ability to take on the problems and opportunities of life. Your mind is very quick this Monday and you may even surprise yourself when involved in solving work issues. Concentrate on the work at hand and enjoy your problem-solving talents, but do not boast about them--you will take a step up the corporate ladder today. You could be promoted because of outside influences this Tuesday. Perhaps there is much praise from customers or the end results from your previous efforts have not gone unnoticed. You attract warm-hearted individuals and are likely to be visited by several of those people this Wednesday. Big ideas and grand visions play a leading role in your life. Health and work goals take on greater importance for you this Thursday. You will want to stay away from people that have colds and protect yourself from those too cold or too hot places just now. You may be of tremendous help to an associate or stranger this Friday because of your compassionate nature during this time. Work is demanding and may find you working late into the evening this Saturday. This could create some misunderstandings on the home front so do not hesitate to call home and advise others of your whereabouts, especially if it begins to get late. Try hard to squelch the desire to do everything by yourself this Sunday. Although you may find work a bit challenging this Monday, you will dive into it with much enthusiasm. You are encouraged to search for answers and complete the projects.

Virgo

This Sunday morning you will find appropriate energies to accomplish whatever is set before you. This Monday is a perfect time to be assertive and to move forward in your career decisions. You have all the drive and energy you could want, and it should be easy to channel it. If you are searching the papers for a new job this Tuesday, look for a business in which you will need to travel to other countries. A lack of information could hold you back this Wednesday--educate yourself as to what is happening around you. Fresh challenges and initiatives light your fire--away with the old and on to the new--let no one and nothing stand between you and your objective! This Thursday is the time to trust more in your own natural abilities where success is concerned. You are of a pioneering mind and may decide to begin your own business. This Friday may be the beginning of a time of hard work and responsibility, both in salvaging some endeavors that appear to be failing and in branching out in new directions. Try to remain somewhat objective this day. Steer away from romantic arguments before and after leaving or upon returning to your residence this Saturday--the negative will pass. Circumstances may conspire to limit and hinder your sense of independence and originality. You may shine with your particular responsibilities this Sunday. In the workplace this Monday, you must use your energy to create a sense of patience, even if you do not feel that you have patience. By creating a sense of patience, patience will come to you.

Libra

You could find that, along with almost anything else, that toothpaste tube squeezed in the wrong place is very irritating this Sunday. Be patient, but be aware as you could create an enemy with sharp words--this is a very fast moving time. Someone may have a perfectly good reason for asking your help this Monday--do not hold back. This is a most positive time for making progress career wise. You crave organization and practicality and you want to get things accomplished this Tuesday. This Wednesday you may decide it is time to further your education. Whatever you decide at this time is the time to get down to business with your plans. The answers to life's mysteries do not seem to be coming forth from what you can observe on the surface this Thursday. You may wish to seek help from a source that digs a little deeper into the minds of people. This Friday is a good day for any kind of business transactions--professional or personal. Be sure to keep an open mind about all ideas or proposals at this time, paying attention to all the details involved. This Saturday is a great time to be with others in a cooperative venture. Family members may search you out for a particular job. You may have a feeling that there is something missing in your life. It may be time this Sunday to reassess the balance between your goals and the progress you are making with each goal. This Monday your sharp and alert mind is packed full of opinions and information that you are dying to share with everyone, especially those with whom you may be working on some project.

Scorpio

Your mind takes a turn this Sunday and the needs and desires of others take precedence over your own. Reality is the key, making this day a favorable one for business or creative pursuits. You have good practical job-related thoughts and ideas this Monday and you have the ability to communicate with superiors or describe what you see in understandable ways. Fluency in communication sharpens your intellect this Tuesday. You will be curious and talkative. Eating lunch with friends brings out the best in you. Your financial situation is a bit better this Wednesday--continue to find ways to invest or save for the future. Avoid high risk or frivolous spending. There is a great burst of energy going into your ego this Thursday. You want to look good and you do everything you can to feel fresh and renewed in the way you present yourself. The mood of this Friday confers intense emotion that can manifest itself in self-analysis or deep emotional experiences in romance--for good or ill, careful. You will set up success for yourself by making plans this Saturday for next week's conferences, speeches, interviews. Building successful communication skills will bring many benefits. This Sunday is a true hearts and flowers day, filled with joyous and harmonious feelings. A new friendship started today has a bright and long-lasting future. Difficulties, blocks and all manner of hot spots may be discovered and have to be worked through this Monday. A family meeting may be needed tonight for planning the next family vacation.

Info from Daily Horoscopes XX.

Your Weekly Horoscope: April 15-21

Capricorn

Honeysuckle or orange-blossom scents can be enjoyed in your home this Sunday morning. Your creative abilities are in full gear this Monday and you could come up with some creative ideas that will aid your team. Your success arrives in an educational, legal or publishing venture. Energy and self-confidence are strong this Tuesday! Past fears should melt away. This evening presents an opportunity to enjoy some social activities. Concepts normally too subtle to grasp should come clear to you this Wednesday--one after the other! Your sensitivity and imagination are running rampant. A current project ends with a great success. This Thursday could be a frustrating time both at home and at work. You still, however, express those unique and unusual qualities you possess. A co-worker is supportive of your ideas. This Friday could be a day where others, including your boss, try your patience. Little things are irritating as well. Others may try to sway you from your work today. Try and concentrate on your duties and leave co-workers to their own devices. You have some lucky aspects going on just now. This Saturday afternoon you will find yourself visiting and communicating with your many friends.

Sagittarius

This Sunday is a good time to sway others to your cause through speeches or clever arguments. Your thinking is most lucid and grasping. Be careful, though, of taking it to the extreme in trying to find a logical reason for every event that occurs. Arriving at work early this Monday morning helps to avoid the crowd of commuters. You have lots to do. You seem empowered with a clear and inquisitive mind. Discussing ideas with co-workers or in meetings with your boss this Tuesday can be most beneficial and rewarding. You can most likely expect a sudden shift in the routine of work this Wednesday. You should be extremely careful if your work requires travel at this time. Travel because of business matters is a positive during this Thursday. If you are given the opportunity to travel--say yes! Your concern for others is practical and conscientious. You could be most persuasive with others and expressive in speech and communication. Be aware of the tendency to make snap decisions this Friday. Thinking through your options first . . . this is a favorable time for beginnings and for making changes. You are energetic this Saturday and may want to turn to vigorous exercise as a way of creating a better focus for yourself.

Pisces

This Sunday afternoon your friends may point you toward a new object of affection. Grab the opportunity to express yourself with real originality. This Monday is not the time to be lazy. There is much to do this morning and the preparations for a presentation or sales pitch will go very well. This Tuesday is not a good time to make any concrete decisions about a business deal. However, by allowing yourself a perspective other than the one you have created at this time--you will find light at the end of the tunnel. Energy and self-assurance are with you this Wednesday. Physically, you are tiptop. It is a superb day for conducting business and making decisions. You may be unable to get the support you require for this Thursday. More than likely, given only a few minutes, you will come up with some brilliant solutions. This Friday is one of your better days for love and money. Attention to your job may bring rewards today. At least you will know that someone is really paying attention to your hard work. Feeling good about yourself does wonderful things for your overall attitude this Saturday. Close relationships offer a lot of potential for growth and good fortune. A love relationship will improve now.

Aquarius

You will be putting a great deal of energy into family matters early this Sunday. Be willing to compromise and all sorts of positive things will happen. Do not take chances or risks just now. A group meeting turns out to be quite successful this Monday morning. You always have intelligent, serious, yet light-hearted ways to get your message across to others. This Tuesday is a suitable time to get to know someone better. Additionally, there is a chance you may hear from a long-lost chum. Mental incentive from others is a good thing. This is a productive day. Your goals and objectives are becoming very clear as you proceed through this Wednesday. This Thursday is a perfect time to be assertive and to move forward with your career decisions. You have all the drive and energy you could want. Channeling this energy should be easy. The path is open. This Friday is not a great time to attempt to push your ideas onto others. Take a back seat to the office problems whenever possible. All sorts of discoveries about you can be realized this Saturday and there is plenty of time to enjoy the quest. The evening is a good time for surrounding yourself with friends and young people and for having a good time. An outstanding day!

Aries

A co-worker may call or drop by to visit with you this Sunday. A request for advice or conversation would be best met with enthusiasm. You have a great deal of understanding and sensitivity to the needs of others this Monday and may be called on to help a co-worker or you could be asked to run some important errand. It is time you planned for more fun--perhaps one weekend a month. This Tuesday evening you may be able to catch up on news of the neighborhood. It is just too nice a day this Wednesday to get real excited over a new project, but you may find requests to do just that--begin a project. You may desire to retire so that you can be your own creative boss and enjoy financial stability. The paperwork in the workplace is a breeze this Thursday--it's the people that are confusing. People are more changeable than usual and you may find yourself with a frown on your forehead, trying to figure out things. You can really communicate and convey yourself to others this Friday. You have a lot of energy and come across as assertive. You can soar like an eagle, especially as you drop any negative thoughts. This Saturday is a period of transformation and if you accept the change, you can move into positive new directions.

Taurus

Travel is favorable this Sunday and you may find yourself in a part of town that you had always wanted to investigate. Your energy is focused to succeed in matters pertaining to the family or home. You will easily adapt to any environment or social group this Monday. You are naturally attracted to agreeable people who can satisfy your craving for continuous mental encouragement. Be on guard not to become a victim this Tuesday. Martyrdom is not the way to go. Energy and self-assurance are rather low, so use the time to evaluate your sensitivities and leave the confrontations for another time. Energy, excitement and the opportunity for new discoveries rule this Wednesday. There are plenty of other days for routine and discipline. It may be difficult to understand the instructions of a higher-up this Thursday and you may find yourself puzzling over some long-term job project. Do not be afraid to ask questions--you may not be the only one that does not understand. You could come up with new solutions this Friday. You could be in the limelight, especially with superiors regarding your work. This Saturday afternoon is a good time for surrounding yourself with friends and young people and for having a good time.

Gemini

You may feel that you have grown by leaps and bounds lately. Progress in your life is easy to see this Sunday. Demands on you and on others will begin to loosen this Monday. However, other people may tend to encourage you to act prematurely. Think things through before jumping into something you may not want to do in the future. Weather permitting, enjoy a walk tonight. This Tuesday is your day to do many things. One thing about you is that you do not become preoccupied with one idea and accept it as gospel--you have an open mind. You have the ability to take charge in the work environment this Wednesday. There may be a golden opportunity to show off your abilities. This is not a good time to think that good things come to one who waits. This Thursday could be a superficial day. It may not be possible for you to penetrate to anything remotely meaningful. Perhaps a sense of the artificial, the repetitive and the senseless is present. Work flow moves easily this Friday. Meetings, consultations and general business matters will run along in a smooth manner. Friends and relations are capable of transforming you this Saturday. This is a time of real inner growth through other people. You will charm people this evening.

Cancer

Do not shorten the morning by getting up late--this Sunday will be a busy day. Your magnetic personality is showing and you could charm anyone you wanted. This Monday you may find others could give you much encouragement along the lines of obtaining a power position, perhaps in your profession or perhaps in the community. Tuesday is a great day for personal achievement as well as making plans. Focus and fine-tuning may be an important action in your life this Wednesday. You are likely to misapply your energy in projects or people that could waste your time and tend to drain your energy--careful. You have good control over your own life this Thursday whether you like the direction it is taking or not. Making changes with your life path could be considered at this time, if you want. You could take little steps toward change -- one step at a time, you can do anything. This Friday evening, a bit of solitude is appreciated. You have a need to feel secure through the sentimental objects you possess--music or an art project. Take it slow this Saturday morning or you could find yourself having emotional differences with someone. Your energies are refurbished as the day moves along.

Leo

You are able to get to the heart of a disturbing matter this Sunday with simple questions. Revealing the cause of an underlying problem can bring about a clear message toward future steps. Too many people in one place this Monday may have everyone in a frustrated mood. This may mean a meeting has been going on a little too long. Perhaps it is time to suggest a break. This Tuesday, clear communications and young people go together. You will find this a good time for decision making with lots of talking to others about their dreams and goals and the process of achievement. Wednesday may be an unusually quiet day, with few interruptions. Your vigor and confidence are strong. Those around you are watching and you may receive credit for real deeds, even though you are not seeking it. Lots of things are accomplished this Thursday, particularly in the work environment. Work, relationships and life in general seem to fit together rather nicely for you now. This is a time when your personality and mode of living will be changeable. The business atmosphere could be tense this Friday. Someone near you, or perhaps a higher-up, has many duties and responsibilities. Most of this Saturday morning is spent in shopping duties.

Virgo

Stay in touch with your own sense of direction this Sunday. Because of distractions from yourself or others, you could lose touch with what you really want to accomplish. You will find inspiration from the words of a friend. You want balance during the working week and the easier you can make it for you and your family this Monday, the happier you are. This Tuesday is a good day. Your generous and warm mood creates opportunities to shine in the social circles; you can melt any heart. This Wednesday morning you are at your best with regard to practical matters and work-related affairs. Events may line up in your favor today. This Thursday is as good a time as any to make decisions and take care of mental work. Today is full of hard work and responsibility, both in salvaging some endeavors that appear to be failing and in branching out in new directions. There is a possibility for monetary gain at this time. There is no fizzle out this Friday--anything you feel like putting your efforts into will have your full attention. You work things through--all the way to the end. Support is available. Something you have been thinking about inventing or creating may become a more focused idea this Saturday--take notes.

Libra

You may find yourself somewhat at odds with those around you this Sunday. You may be unable to get the support you require or find that some of your supply lines have been diminished or cut off for now. This is a good time to see just how self-reliant you can be. Your professional life is interesting this Monday, in that you are around entertaining, smart, as well as witty, people. A part-time job could be considered this Tuesday. This Wednesday afternoon communicating with friends is enhanced. You have an opportunity to get closer with family members or friends today. You may touch upon very sensitive emotions and find this Thursday that you want to analyze and psychoanalyze. In-depth discussion and probing conversations find you at your mental best. Complements are coming your way this Friday. Co-workers or friends can see a difference in you and the progress you have made in accomplishing your goals. You could be most persuasive with others. Hearth and home are featured this Saturday. Romance, affection and dreamy moods are in the air. You may be moved to appreciate and discover the beauty in your life and in those around you. Recognition as well as monetary rewards will be coming to you today.

Scorpio

Charisma, self-transformation and the development of personal power are the things that play a bigger role in your life this Sunday. Remember that tiny causes can lead to big effects. Check out a class or book on meditation this Monday. It will give you tools for relaxation. Meditation classes will also help you have that an inner comfort that comes with being nurtured. There is a little extra time this Tuesday for solving puzzles and answering problems that may have been pushed aside for another time. Communicating feelings becomes important as you may uncover important matters that need attention. The progress of work could be a bit slow this Wednesday. Check it out and see what the cause of the slowdown could be. Now would be a good time to put forth some effort to find a compromise. You are against any sort of change this Thursday, but that is just what may be happening in the employment sector of your life. Think your plans through before acting them out. The workplace is busy this Friday and some higher-ups may be difficult to get along with, perhaps due to, perhaps, scheduling. Keep that sunny side up. Take your own advice this evening. You may enjoy your family more than usual this Saturday.

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