happy weekend!

definitely in need of remembering this at the end of this week. i hope you let your joy rise to the surface as you head into the weekend! here are a ton of links for you to enjoy:

- a very well-written + designed about how twitter works as explained to her mom by none other than jessica hische. hilarious and accurate – if your parents don't get it, this is worth a shot.

- this is easier said than done, but design*sponge's got it down with biz ladies: how to plan for this year.

- of course, an entertaining song mashup...jackson 5 + taylor swift 'never want you back'

- everyone {including me} has had the flu lately. here are some great tips on how to take a sick day – the right way.

- i am totes in love with style me pretty's best of weddings 2012 digital issue. every page is to swoon for – what a great recap of the weddings last year, and a great picture of the trends last year.

- for those getting ready to tie the knot this year, some great reprioritizing wedding planning tips from the ladies at events in the city!

- the new york times posted an article earlier this week about the dying world of dating. do you think it's the end of courtship? super interesting article for even you married folk.

- 8 things you didn't know about those zamboni machines {that i've always wanted to drive!} + a fun google doodle

- an awesome post by lara casey about creating boundaries in work

{attn: small biz owners + freelancers!}

- 22 unconventional gifts to show someone you love them from buzzfeed, sure to make you laugh

- and a take me back to paris moment! this makes me miss it so much. so jealous that mr. bazaar gets to go!

Betty In Paris from Olive Us on Vimeo.
have a lovely weekend!

let your joy rise image by pella hedeby / bride image by Teneil Kable via Ruffled