Life in Style

Sometimes I feel like a flower. I catch a glimpse of myself and I feel beautiful. This is a really refreshing feeling and I truly believe that the more beauty you can find in yourself, the happier you will be. Then there's other times where my petals seem to have fallen and I've lost all charm. I 'die' in a sense. I lose my way; I lose my mind. I become wilted and often fall to the ground in tears. Yet, no matter the amount of pain from falling I will always re-grow. I will always re-stand up. I will always re-grow petals. A smile will return. There's no guaranteed time limit of this rise or this fall. Which is really saddening because I wish I could be on that high all the time but it's just not possible. I am not a fake flower, I am a part of nature and I must go through the seasons. We are all apart of nature, and we all go through the best and worst of times. Enjoy the time you are happy, and know that the saddest times will pass. Th

"Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens Brown paper packages tied up with strings These are a few of my favorite things" -Maria, Sound of Music Since I'm on this streak where I post everything but my outfits, I had a sudden thought while in the shower to share just a few of my favorite things that I've been enjoying for awhile now.  Skechers Go Run My lovely Aunt and Uncle from California sent me two pairs of Skechers recently. I didn't even ask for two pairs but my Uncle saw these in my size and threw them in. I wasn't expecting to enjoy them so much! I went hiking in them and worked out in them. The heel is super firm and supportive while the toe part is really flexible. They are also super light which makes every shoe better. So thank you!! Aussie 3 Minute Miracle To be honest, I've owned this bottle of 3 Minute Miracle for several years now since my cousins recommended it to

The other day I had this urge to journal about tears and their relationship to saying goodbye. This is all very personal  but I just wanted to get it down in writing, and it feels rather appropriate for right now as I prepare to say goodbye to the US, and begin my adventure in Prague. My first really big goodbye was when my brother went away to college back in 2005. That was one goodbye where I remember crying a lot but I was young and my big brother was leaving so who wouldn't cry? He left several times after that to move to places even farther away so the tears eventually stopped.  When my dad left I don't really remember there being a super sad goodbye session. The whole event was kind of heartbreaking for me so of course several tears were shed.  In 2010, the first big death happened in my family, my grandpa passed away. Here's the thing, I only choked up when I hugged my mom as she told me the news. I only teared up when my younger cousin wept in my lap. I avoid

Sometimes you have to take your blog photos into your own hands.  While I was attempting to take photos in my room, I looked around and thought why not highlight some of my decor. Preventing several awkward shots of me just standing there... First there's the Addison hook which used to be pink with flowers but was quickly spray painted silver to match my little mirror right above it. These hooks have become the primary hanging location for all my necklaces, oh, and my dream catcher. The chandelier in the corner used to be in my mom's room but she got a new one so I adopted it! It's really cool and unique, and fits the room just right. My world map is actually a scratch off map where you scratch off all the places you have been. It's getting me amped up for my journey across the ocean, which I leave for in 5 days!! I spend a lot of time in my room, so it's good that I enjoy it. It may be small but gives me a place to sleep and a place to play with my cloth