Ten Things

1. My extremely talented friend JG took this gorgeous photo

2. My 24th birthday is so soon, and I'm excited to celebrate it early this weekend with friends

3. I can't wait for the kids to go back to school, so I have more free time for personal goals and such.

4. I get to see my parents in a few days, for my Dad and my birthday and to see Jeter play one last time together, just like our first time ever together when I was six.

5. This is the first time in five years I'll be with my parents near my birthday, or on one of theirs! :)

6. I'm really really excited about this long weekend coming up for all the reasons I just named!

7. And I'm equally excited for the end of summer festivites, and to start focusing hard.

8. I got a crazy idea yesterday, and just might need to do it.

9. Sunday was a killer thrift day for me, the treasures I found are so good.

10. My sister pointed out that this photo is also a Free People Me photo shoot!



Living Spaces: Volume One

 

 

 

 

I've had nine bedrooms so far in my life, and I know that the number will continue to increase. Seven of those bedrooms have been in the matter of six years. Although there are many cons about moving around, a huge pro for me is decorating. I have photographs of every bedroom I've ever had, and it makes me smile to see growth and changes through them. I currently live in a "log cabin" (that's my nickname for it!). It's located in my Aunt's house in New York, and is the only room in the house that looks like a log cabin. I'm glad I don't have the luxury of painting it since I'm a temporary resident, because even without being able to I often go back and fourth wondering if I could paint it, would I leave it or paint it white (lucky this isn't a real dilemma!). Anyway I thought it would be interesting to share some photos of bedrooms (and rooms in apartments!) I've had along the way. I'm sure the Log Cabin will make it's way onto this blog again, because I love it so much, and will surely miss it when I no longer live in it!

Deténgase

 

I recently caught myself falling into some patterns that I do not like. It took me a long time to get my head on straight and not fear the odds or tell myself my mind and body are not "good enough", and this summer being around other people a lot again has brought back out some dark sad thoughts. I tend to be alone more often than I'm not, and it really allows me to self reflect and help myself rather than depend on medication to help my mind. I try to find ways to help my disorders without using medication often and this week I created this "Stop Doing" list rather than a "To Do" list and hung it right by my bedroom door. Everyday I am now reminded of the person I am and things I want to well, stop doing. It takes time and repetition, but changing your mind can greatly improve many areas in your life. I dare you to write some things down like this! and see if it helps you!

Ten Thing

1.On friday the hair gods were on my side and my hair turned white! allowing me to do the lavender

2. It's not dead either! (thank you hair gods!)

3.Today work consists of the beach with the kids and my friend (paid to go boogie boarding? I'm in!)

4. I found a beautiful plant (pot, stand and all!) on the side of the road last night, and it made me the happiest girl.

5. I feel something good might be on the verge of happening

6. Currently I have a crippling pain in my stomach, but I'm trying my best to ignore it

7. I put my phone on the other side of the room last night so I would wake up at 6am, I woke up, grabbed it and went back to sleep. (I believe I need a new plan)

8. I'm longing for fall, pumpkin spice coffee, knee highs, sweaters and my new jacket!

9. I'm also longing for my October trip to Nashville and my Novemeber trip to North Carolina

10. I finished a painting and a book last night and little things such as those make me feel like a successful person.

Monday Thoughts

 

"There is a light that never goes out"

-The Smiths

I've decided to use a quote a week on a photo I have taken in the past. I've always wrote my own, saved quotes or re-wrote meaningful ones in my notebooks. I don't know if it's just me but when I read a quote or a song lyric and it resonates with me specifically, it gets me thinking. This week specifically I can't help but get this oldie but goodie out of my head. It came to me while on the phone with my Father. He asked me if I have looked into school, and the answer is I haven't really. The light that will not, and can not go out in me, is a creative one. I have yet to make the decision if I want to go to Grad school or if I want to push for a more creative career. Although Grad school would give me more of a guaranteed financial career, I can't help but shut off the light of wanting the freedom to create. This is a decision I must figure out soon, but I'm leaning toward it can't hurt to try, only not to!