May 17th, 2013
Zoom smile friday: this crew (emel, patrick & ben) makes me real happy. i’ve been friends with patrick & ben since i was 13-ish years old (oh hey, freshman year of high school!) they’ve seen me through awkward life stages, given me solicited & unsolicited advice about guys, seen me dressed up at prom & at show choir competitions, we’ve witnessed the highs & the lows, stayed in touch while attending three separate colleges & two different graduate programs… & while i adore how much these two guys have stood by my side for 14 years, i thank them on a regular basis for introducing me to emel almost 4 years ago. since our first meeting, our foursome has never looked back—we’re honest to the core, believe that anything goes & we never judge a word that escapes our mouths. right now, Ben is the only one out of indy, but we’re crossing our fingers he returns real soon. until then, our efforts to remain active in each other’s lives will stay the same—i mean, after so many years, they have way too much dirt on my life to leave now! (picture taken last night at Bluebeard where the weather was perfect for outdoor dining & the host was kind enough to take a snapshot of our little crew.)

smile friday: this crew (emel, patrick & ben) makes me real happy.

i’ve been friends with patrick & ben since i was 13-ish years old (oh hey, freshman year of high school!)

they’ve seen me through awkward life stages, given me solicited & unsolicited advice about guys, seen me dressed up at prom & at show choir competitions, we’ve witnessed the highs & the lows, stayed in touch while attending three separate colleges & two different graduate programs…

& while i adore how much these two guys have stood by my side for 14 years, i thank them on a regular basis for introducing me to emel almost 4 years ago.

since our first meeting, our foursome has never looked back—we’re honest to the core, believe that anything goes & we never judge a word that escapes our mouths.

right now, Ben is the only one out of indy, but we’re crossing our fingers he returns real soon.

until then, our efforts to remain active in each other’s lives will stay the same—i mean, after so many years, they have way too much dirt on my life to leave now!

(picture taken last night at Bluebeard where the weather was perfect for outdoor dining & the host was kind enough to take a snapshot of our little crew.)

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May 16th, 2013

as i mentioned yesterday, i was provided the opportunity to leave the office for a few hours to work as a stand-in hair model for one of our fashion accessory clients.

while my twitter bio currently reads “aspiring hair model” i never really thought it would be legit.

i will be the first to admit that i am not a model;

however, i am very skilled in the “sit in a hair & let someone play your hair” department.

the event was held in one of the coolest buildings downtown Indy, The Stutz building, & the 4 hour shoot could not have gone smoother.

we did 6 hair styles- all featuring the same hair bow,

& our hair stylist, make-up artist & photographer were all amazing.

these out of the office events do not happen very often,

so the fact that i was asked to be a part of this one was pretty great.

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May 9th, 2013
Zoom last night, Emel & i met up for dinner at Season’s 52. good food, good conversation, great company— our catch-up session was just what i needed after the hectic day that was Wednesday, May 8th.

last night, Emel & i met up for dinner at Season’s 52.

good food, good conversation, great company—

our catch-up session was just what i needed after the hectic day that was Wednesday, May 8th.

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May 8th, 2013
Zoom daily outfit: the “May 8th-still dressing like fall” edition. today’s high in Indy is 70-some degrees & while I should dress to match the weather, i will be indoors all day & therefore find comfort in lightweight layers & boots, always boots. any excuse to wear sale boots purchased after the winter season, right?

daily outfit: the “May 8th-still dressing like fall” edition.

today’s high in Indy is 70-some degrees & while I should dress to match the weather,

i will be indoors all day & therefore find comfort in lightweight layers & boots, always boots.

any excuse to wear sale boots purchased after the winter season, right?

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April 30th, 2013
Zoom we’ve often been told we look alike & now the Indianapolis Star thinks so too! pick up their Mother’s Day edition (May 12th) for the full story. #muchloveforMamaJ (at The Indianapolis Star)

we’ve often been told we look alike & now the Indianapolis Star thinks so too! pick up their Mother’s Day edition (May 12th) for the full story. #muchloveforMamaJ (at The Indianapolis Star)

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April 25th, 2013
Zoom last night, i wandered around my still-new-to-me suburb.  for the majority of my life, i’ve lived within 15 minutes of my present day house, but even so, walking sidewalks i’ve never walked feels like a brand new adventure. yesterday afternoon, i had a 6 hour meeting that released a little early so i booked it home to take advantage of the sunlight. the weather yesterday morning & afternoon was nothing short of dreary, but by the time i arrived home, the clouds had broken up, the sun was out & my phone told me it was 45 degrees. i hurried inside, bundled up a bit & returned outdoors to hit the pavement. a couple miles here, a dead end road there, a long stride, admiring architecture of homes three times the size of my own, one foot in front of the other, choosing another block which lead to another mile, peering into the distance at farm land tucked peacefully away in the suburbs, house after house after house, allowing my thoughts to be heard over the country music playing from my ear buds… 8 miles later, i was on the homestretch when i looked over & couldn’t help by capture a shot.  Indiana has been in my life since 1993. i’ve made many memories while residing in the suburbs of Indianapolis, but last night reminded me that there are still so many left to make.

last night, i wandered around my still-new-to-me suburb. 

for the majority of my life, i’ve lived within 15 minutes of my present day house, but even so, walking sidewalks i’ve never walked feels like a brand new adventure.

yesterday afternoon, i had a 6 hour meeting that released a little early so i booked it home to take advantage of the sunlight.

the weather yesterday morning & afternoon was nothing short of dreary, but by the time i arrived home, the clouds had broken up, the sun was out & my phone told me it was 45 degrees.

i hurried inside, bundled up a bit & returned outdoors to hit the pavement.

a couple miles here, a dead end road there, a long stride, admiring architecture of homes three times the size of my own, one foot in front of the other, choosing another block which lead to another mile, peering into the distance at farm land tucked peacefully away in the suburbs, house after house after house, allowing my thoughts to be heard over the country music playing from my ear buds…

8 miles later, i was on the homestretch when i looked over & couldn’t help by capture a shot. 

Indiana has been in my life since 1993.

i’ve made many memories while residing in the suburbs of Indianapolis, but last night reminded me that there are still so many left to make.

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March 25th, 2013
Hiya~
Considering this little nook has recently taken on a love for all things fitness, I was more than happy to partner up with Erika from the Color in Motion organization in order to present my lovely Indianapolis-area readers with a fabulous fitness deal!
xo,
B
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Hey guys! This is Erika from Color in Motion 5k. I am so excited to be joining you to tell you about one of the most fun events of the year, the Color in Motion 5k race. I also want to offer Brooke’s readers an awesome deal for the Color in Motion 5k fun run on May 25th in Indianapolis. This race will also benefit a local charity in Indianapolis.
 
 
**Use the discount code- SNOOKS15 to register and get 15% off race registration at http://colorinmotion5k.com/Indianapolis
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So what is Color in Motion 5k? Let me tell you, Color in Motion 5k is the most colorful 5k race you will ever participate in. This is not a timed race so run, walk, jog, skip, dance…whatever your prefer as long as you are moving and having fun. This is not a timed event, so feel free to move at your own pace, whatever that may be. Here’s how it works: 
 
Come in white clothes and start moving!
 
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At every kilometer of the race there is a color pit where our wonderful volunteers throw color on you as you go by, helping make the experience more fun and turning your white clothes into a palette of color. Like these Color Chasers-
 
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What also makes Color in Motion 5k different than your average 5k race is the after party. Afterwards there is a big party with music, dancing, vendors and a color throw. 
So what do you have to do to join in on this fun? Go to http://colorinmotion5k.com/Indianapolis and sign up using SNOOKS15 to save 15%. Bring your friends and get ready to have a great time and support a great cause while doing it. Hope to see you covered in color on May 25th! 
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February 12th, 2013
tonight, Ashley & i are “running” the BrewMile.   a one mile “race” that concludes with a freshly poured stout? call me old-fashioned, but if a barley pop isn’t the best motivation to  ”workout,” i don’t know what is! Happy Fat Tuesday to you all! …now, go eat &/or drink something delicious.

tonight, Ashley & i are “running” the BrewMile.  

a one mile “race” that concludes with a freshly poured stout?

call me old-fashioned,

but if a barley pop isn’t the best motivation to  ”workout,” i don’t know what is!

Happy Fat Tuesday to you all!

…now, go eat &/or drink something delicious.

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January 24th, 2013
Zoom this morning’s commute was very golden & very pretty- the best kind of early morning commute. i’ve learned to appreciate a gorgeous sunrise, but nothing, truly nothing will ever compare to a sunset in the corn. 

this morning’s commute was very golden & very pretty- the best kind of early morning commute.

i’ve learned to appreciate a gorgeous sunrise,

but nothing, truly nothing will ever compare to a sunset in the corn. 

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January 22nd, 2013
Zoom a hazy (& frigid) morning in indianapolis calls for the following: hitting the snooze button [at least] three times snuggling the warm sheets for as long as humanly possible thanking baby jesus that i have a garage for my 142,000 miles-driven ride. picking up a venti blonde (light cream, 1 raw sugar) L’occitane hand cream Uggs gloves a high ponytail (yesterday, my hair looked like i had my finger in a constant electric socket) layers, layers, layers oversized sunnies (i’m constantly daydreaming about these by Tom Ford) my favorite, favorite, favorite down coat a countdown to Florida 

a hazy (& frigid) morning in indianapolis calls for the following:

  • hitting the snooze button [at least] three times
  • snuggling the warm sheets for as long as humanly possible
  • thanking baby jesus that i have a garage for my 142,000 miles-driven ride.
  • picking up a venti blonde (light cream, 1 raw sugar)
  • L’occitane hand cream
  • Uggs gloves
  • a high ponytail (yesterday, my hair looked like i had my finger in a constant electric socket)
  • layers, layers, layers
  • oversized sunnies (i’m constantly daydreaming about these by Tom Ford)
  • my favorite, favorite, favorite down coat
  • a countdown to Florida 
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Hi! I'm Brooke. I live in the great city of Indianapolis & I welcome you to my little nook of the world. I have an immense adoration for the simple pleasures in life, for sporting events (Go Colts, Huskers & Cards!), for the arts, for mad beats & acoustic tunes, for fabulously frilly goods & for all things nerdtastic & academic. I'm just a twenty-something girl who was born in the land of corn & eventually found her way by picking up a couple letters behind her name, clinging to a Maltipoo named Bentley & by learning life lessons from some truly amazing people. Thank you for stopping by & please feel free to leave a comment (or ask a question) under the "Be Kind" tab at the top... xo, B

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