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8 Reasons Why We're Jealous of Taylor Swift's Dreamy Life
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Jan. 28 2015, Updated 2:41 p.m. ET
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Between recording albums and racking up awards, Taylor Swift is busy putting us all to shame with her happy, beautiful life: looking flawless post-workout, baking gorgeous desserts, spending quality time with her besties. It might be too much for a mere mortal, but for Taylor it’s a piece of (freshly-baked) cake.
Take a look at some of the top reasons T-Swift is living in her own beautiful and perfect world.
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Working Up a Sweat
The singer used to work out at home, so that the paparazzi didn’t see her looking “nasty and sweaty.” Guess she’s found a way around that, because she looks stunning every time she steps out of her SoHo gym.
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Quality BFF Time
Whether shopping with Lorde, working out with Karlie Kloss or goofing of with Selena Gomez, Taylor makes time for her BFFs, even when touring.
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Cat Lady!
Despite her busy schedule, this summer Taylor adopted an adorable new kitten—and named it after her favorite TV character, Olivia Benson.
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Fourth of July Pie
Taylor baked this sweet treat, Instagramming it with the caption: “We made apple pie because America.”
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Top Chef
Here she is on her way to a “cooking party” at a friend’s house.
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Fan Favorite
When Taylor found out it was a fan’s birthday, she didn’t just take a photo with her—she gave her $90 for a birthday lunch with her friends! Aww.
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Budding Artist
Her latest masterpiece bore the caption: "All I want to do is paint, and all I want to paint are watercolor flowers."