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Posts by Halley

I’m the creator of Chiaroscuro, where I write about an array of topics, ranging from philosophy and psychology to fashion and food. Underlying all my interests is my passion for understanding people and how they live. I’m fascinated by the beauty and connections found in everyday life, and my goal is to highlight and share them in personal and meaningful ways.
by Halley

Summer break…what break?

I thought applying for jobs was bad, but somehow I find preparing for interviews is even worse. Between booking flights, hotels, and figuring out the most cost-efficient and reliable way to go between the interview location, hotel, and airports, I’m this close to pulling my hair out. The sad thing is…several hundreds of dollars and many days of planning and countless emails later, I might still end up with no offer. All I have to say to anyone considering law school is two words: Hidden costs.

On the upside, my internships this summer have definitely made me feel better about becoming a lawyer (or at least getting a J.D.). Law school on the other hand still bothers me. Especially the fact that I can’t take as many seminars as I’d like….

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Books to Movies

I just found out that the book I’m currently reading, I Don’t Know How She Does It, is turning into a movie. In fact, they’ve already made it and it’s just waiting to be released. This is the second time that I’ve read a book that turned into a movie (without knowing it when I first picked it up) in the last 6 months! The first one was One Day, speaking of which, I need to go track that book down. It has mysteriously disappeared on me between moving and finals.

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Current obsessions, etc.

I am officially obsessed with macarons – it’s absolutely terrible for my waistline (w/e is left of it, anyways), and my wallet (or credit card statements…we’re not even going to go there). But I swear they are the most perfect little wonders ever created. They come in an assortment of delightful pastel colors, maddeningly delicious flavors, and absolutely divine textures to die for. They make me wish I lived in a big city, or better yet, Paris – just so I can drown myself lose at Laduree and Pierre Herme.

After watching Midnight in Paris, I promptly requested three books by F. Scott Fitzgerald (The Last Tycoon, Tender is The Night, The Beautiful and Damned), the Parisian Wife, and A Moveable Feast. All I need to do now is somehow find the time to finish 8 books in the next week. Fat chance, I know. But it’s worth a try, no?

Plans for the next week:

  • Screening of Page One – tonight! (plus bubble tea…YUM!)
  • dad moving to st. louis on thurs
  • Trip to Osage Beach on Saturday
  • Water park (maybe) + fireworks – 4th of July
  • PACK for Chicago
  • Hopping on a bus on Tues!
  • Officially starting my second internship of the summer (and my third job)
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journal writing: resumed

Just purchased a new leather journal, and my pink moleskines are their way. The leather one will be used for writing down thoughts to be shared with my (distant) future self. The moleskins will be for jotting down notes to the more near future self (e.g.: to-do lists, inspirations, short, and random thoughts).

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being a bookworm

Another reason why I love summers:

I can be a bookworm without feeling guilty! The past few days have been filled to trips to the book store, reading in bed, reading on the couch, and ordering books from Amazon.com and Half.com. I’m still appalled at the idea of reading ebooks. The whole iPad idea is great and I would probably love it for reading Vogue and Vanity Fair, but I am never giving up books. I like the feeling of flipping through pages and seeing shelves and shelves of books too much 🙂