Showing posts with label Jaded Photographs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jaded Photographs. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 05, 2025

Photo Journal: Milan, Italy 9.2022

 My youngest went to Italy the fall before she graduated, which meant she'd be away from home for a whole semester without us seeing one another, which neither of us was ready to accept. So after I quit my job at the library, I booked a two-week trip to Milan (and a week-long stay in Rome we can discuss later) that almost convinced me to give up my American citizenship. And don't I feel stupid now, that I decided to come back to this sinking ship?

Anywhores, here are some of my favorite memories from my time as a carefree gal in the streets of Milan and other neighboring towns.

Lake Como ain't just for the Clooneys of the world



The actual Last Supper by DaVinci



A view from the top (of Il Duomo)



Only I'd run into a book fair abroad



Authentic bolognese in Bologna



Learning to make egg pasta in someone's home


Love & Balls,
Jaded
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and all the things that I used to be afraid of
suddenly it all disappear...
and you remain my most favorite thing
and everywhere I go you're here with me

Sunday, December 01, 2013

Jaded Photographs: December 2013 Edition

"Ride Or Die"

There's very little else that matters.

*smooches...trying to exist in a different space*
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how y'all been? miss me?

Sunday, August 04, 2013

Jaded Photographs: August 2013 Edition

"Never Stop Fighting"

*smooches...appreciating the message on the street*
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we could all use a reminder as the summer begins to wind down

Sunday, June 02, 2013

Jaded Photographs: June 2013 Edition

"The Life"
Man that was such a great day!


This is where I want to be, forever and always, uninterrupted. How can I make this happen?

*smooches...on my way to chocolate*
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I was feeling a bit defeated because I got a sunburn, but I'm better now.

Sunday, May 05, 2013

Jaded Photographs: May 2013 Edition

"Island Living"

I love that this is the place we get to call home at least once a year.

*smooches...planning for my retirement already*
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I can't even wait to go back next year. like, I've already planned it!

Sunday, March 03, 2013

Jaded Photographs: March 2013 Edition

"Pancake Weekends"

Sometimes I look at pictures of Fat Raquel and think HOW COULD YOU DO THIS TO YOURSELF?! But then I take a moment and remind myself that Fat Raquel is losing the battle for my life; Healthy Jaded is winning for sure. It's a crazy-tough battle, but Fat Raquel honestly doesn't stand a chance!

*smooches...opting to always be everything Fat Raquel was not*
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I did used to make some kick-ass pancakes, though...

Sunday, February 03, 2013

Jaded Photographs: February 2013 Edition

"The Lipstick In Question"

Remember when I revealed some of my SSB- Secret Single Behavior? The lipstick that makes me feel better every time I wear it? Well that's me wearing it above. Notice how it matches my pashmina and just looks so damn good on me? I never wear it out of the house--it's just for me, dammit--but I love it to bits and pieces!

Oh yeah, and that's the babies, next to me, still playing dress up after all these years.

*smooches...leaving lipstick marks on your collar*
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what do you do to feel better?

Sunday, January 06, 2013

Jaded Photograph: January 2013 Edition

"And He Brought Myrrh"

*smooches...hoping you find your way this year*
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also, it's the feast of the epiphany, so behave yourself today, you know, in case there really is a god

Sunday, December 02, 2012

Jaded Photographs: December 2012 Edition

"Why Kids Get Beat"
Can I nap in PEACE?

After I spent my money and my time to take this ungrateful heffa all the way up to Boston to visit colleges she had THE NERVE to disturb my most sacred of rituals: daytime bus sleeping.

And I'm sure her sister giggled her bony ass off as the picture was being taken. Rude ass kids... I mean, she's lucky to still be alive after pulling this stunt!

*smooches...unafraid to show my ugly sleeping face*
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it's not like y'all have to wake up next to me or anything

Sunday, October 07, 2012

Jaded Photographs: October 2012 Edition

"Old New York"

*smooches...fascinated yet creeped out*
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all these fare hikes and no one thought to revamp this particular station? I see this place and I think ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE...

Sunday, September 02, 2012

Jaded Photographs: September 2012 Edition

"Check Their Pedigree"

*smooches...raising the bougiest poor kids you'll ever meet*
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and we're proud of it, too

Sunday, August 05, 2012

Jaded Photographs: August 2012 Edition

"Bisabuelos"
Left: Acosta//Right: Ortiz

I come from handsome stock. It's OK to admit it out loud.

*smooches...frolicking in my family tree*
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I love learning about these scandalous people from whence I come. LOVE!

Sunday, July 01, 2012

Jaded Photographs: July 2012 Edition

"Boystown, Chicago"



*smooches...welcoming you to summer*
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everyone knows that a monkey in a tree is the official sign of the official start of summer.

Sunday, June 03, 2012

Jaded Photographs: June 2012 Edition

"Almost Home"

*smooches...plotting on how I can grab one of these off the wall*
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it would make the perfect graduation gift for K!!

Sunday, May 06, 2012

Jaded Photographs: May 2012 Edition

"YUP!"

*smooches...barefoot and happy*
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I can't believe I wasted most of my life cramming my poor feet into those torture devices.

Sunday, April 01, 2012

Jaded Photographs: April 2012 Edition

"Not My Doing"


*smooches...understanding the sentiment*
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sometimes you're so mired in your own shit that even the thought of others' happiness makes you want to barf.

Sunday, March 04, 2012

Jaded Photographs: March 2012 Edition

"Shouldn'tna Been Talking Shit"


*smooches...takin' out you suckas*
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and you don't know how I did it

Sunday, February 05, 2012

Jaded Photographs: February 2012 Edition

"Babies In Paradise"



*besos...desde Quisqueya*
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look at how ADORABLE my mini-mes look prancing about DR; like they're HOME :)

Sunday, January 01, 2012

Jaded Photographs: January 2012 Edition

"Ride Or Die Chicks"


*smooches...wishing you all a Happy New Year*
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I'm looking forward to more good-looking fun w/these heffas. I love them so much!

Sunday, December 04, 2011

Jaded Photographs: December 2011 Edition

"DUNZO!"


*smooches...with some great new memories*
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JESUS is that what I look like when I've been drinking? NEVER AGAIN, SON!