Feels Like Fall

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When I was walking home from the bus stop today, the first thing I thought was, "It feels like fall." I don't know if it was the dark clouds in the sky and the slight breeze or the combination of boots and a sweater, but it just felt like fall. Fall doesn't technically start until tomorrow, but I know I am so excited to have an excuse to wear boots everyday. Cute+warm+keeping my fee dry= win.

Here are some outfits to get you in the mood for fall:

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This Is My Year

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Do ever just feel like something is going to go your way? That's how I feel about being 22. Even though I love my birthday, I've been freaking out about every birthday since I turned 19. But this year, I was actually excited to turn 22. I could just feel that this is going to be my year. It continued on my actual birthday, where I woke up in a great mood that continued all day. I feel like this year, I'm going to finally find myself.

This is my year to:

Be brave.

Be successful.

Be independent.

Be fit.

Be confident.

Be happy.

Here's to being 22!

The print is by peppymood.

Magical Monday

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This weekend was definitely a busy weekend, but it was a good one! But alas, all good things must come to an end.

The list:

1. My birthday! My birthday was on Friday, and I'm definitely feeling 22! This year is off to a great start, and I have a feeling this year is gonna be my year. I didn't do too much on my actual birthday, but I got to FaceTime one of my closest friends for a couple hours, and really, that's all I needed.

2. Mount St. Helens. I posted about this yesterday, so I won't bore you, but I definitely had a lot of fun there on Saturday.

3. The fair. We went to the fair on Sunday, and I had a blast! There have only been two years in my life that I haven't been to the fair, and last year was one of them, since I was in Barcelona. It was so fun going, riding some of the rides even if I was terrified on half of them, and having a delicious elephant ear. It was definitely long overdue. Also, I refuse to call it the Washington State Fair. It will always be The Puyallup Fair to me.

4. Silly puppies. We tried putting a little doggie coat on my dog to help keep her from itching while we wait for her new collar/cone of shame to come. At first, she looked a little terrified, and the she spent the next couple hours sulking. Like, she wouldn't even look at me. It was ridiculous. But now that she's decided to forgive me, she's turned into quite the little cuddlebug.

5. Old music. We had a lot of driving on Saturday, and some songs a band I used to love kept coming on. I love that feeling of hearing an old favorite song.

The print is by hillarybird.

Mount St. Helens

Just thought I'd share pictures from yesterday, when my family went to Mount St. Helens. The day ended up being really fun! We stopped at a few scenic overlooks before going to the observation area. We hadn't been before, so it was definitely an experience. 

For those who aren't from the area, Mount St. Helens had a major eruption in 1980. This eruption is why there's a big crater in it now-- the entire side of the mountain blew out. We watched a video about the eruption when we were at the visitor center about an hour away from the observation area, and it was almost surreal seeing footage of the eruption, and then going and seeing the result of what happened. Even now, that side of the mountain is barren compared to the far side of the mountain, even though it had once been forest.

Afterwards we drove around to the back side of mountain to the Ape Caves. There was complete darkness, aside from the flashlights we had (two of which died, of course). At one point, we turned off our flashlights so we were in complete and utter darkness. It was insane. Also, shorts and a tank top are not the best outfit for spelunking... The caves average 42 degrees, and occasionally they get windy, so I was kind of freezing the entire time, but it was definitely worth it! We didn't have the right stuff for the upper cave, so we'll have to go back for that one.

Feeling 22

Happy birthday to me! 

I haven't done much today other than FaceTime my friend for a few hours, but it's definitely been a wonderful birthday. I'm so excited to see what 22 has in store for me! I feel like it's gonna be my year.

Freaking Out

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This morning it was announced that J.K. Rowling will be writing the screenplay for a series (yes, a whole series!) based on Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. I was kind of in shock when I read that, and then I started freaking out, because hello, amazing. I am seriously so excited and I know it's probably going to be a really long time before any of these movies is released, but I cannot wait!

They've been clear that it is neither a sequel nor a prequel to Harry Potter, but I'm thrilled and as far as I'm concerned, anything J.K. Rowling touches is magical get it. Such a fantastic, unexpected way to start the morning, no?

Are you looking forward to it?

The print is by The Printorium, but it doesn't look like it's up on their website yet.

Also, I revert to a the mental state of a five year-old when fangirling. #sorrynotsorry

Magical Monday

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Happy Magical Monday Tuesday. It doesn't really feel like a Tuesday, though. I don't really know what it feels like, but definitely not Tuesday.

The list:

1. Sleeeeeep. Last night I was able to sleep, and it was so nice. I definitely did not want to get up when my alarm went off this morning, to say the least. I was still super sleepy today, but definitely better than yesterday.

2. Crazy animals. We were watching a bulldog for a few hours at work on Friday, and the dog was insane. He was super energetic and making those silly bulldog noises the entire time. He was super cute, too, so that's nice. I tried to take a picture of him, but he kept moving, so it ended up super blurry. In other words, it perfectly captured his personality.

3. Ginormous cats. Someone I sit by brought her cat into work yesterday, and this cat. He's the size of a small lion, I swear. The size of my cat and dog combined. He hid under someone's desk for the first half of the day, but I lured him out after awhile, and he spent the afternoon laying on my desk. Success.

4. 40 Days of Dating. I read about this project/experiment two friends are doing where they date for fourty days yesterday. I went to the website where they post daily, and I started reading, and it's really fascinating. I think it's almost over (or maybe it's actually over by now), but so far I'm only on day 19.

5. My family. We got together on Sunday for brunch to celebrate my birthday and my brother's. Brunch was good and I ate entirely too much, but the best part is seeing all of my family. They're crazy and ridiculous, but I love them.

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I don't really think you want to try and make sense of me right now and I can't really think of much, so Magical Monday will be back tomorrow. Here's to hoping I get more than 3.5 hours of sleep tonight, because switching back and forth between zombie and 5 year-old at work probably isn't the best idea.

Dream of Denim

This editorial seems a little Americana and a little retro to me. Denim is a classic and I love all of the different twists and takes on it that we see in this editorial. Even the overalls look cool, though there's still something a bit childlike about them.

"Peri Ward (Wilhelmina NY) by JC Cerilla"

Model: Peri Ward

Photographer: JC Cerilla

Strangers

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It's crazy how we all start as strangers. Once upon a time, you're closest friends didn't even know you're name. But the great part is, when you're meeting someone new. Someone who doesn't know your personality, your likes and dislikes. Someone who doesn't know all your stories. It's fun, slowly letting someone else into your world. Not to mention, it's kind of exciting. Knowing someone thinks you're interesting and enjoys hearing about you, and talking to you. Before you know it, you may even turn out to be friends. Someone who was a stranger could turn out to be someone who is a huge part of your life.

I know that when it comes to meeting new people, the willingness to take first step hit or miss for me. I feel shy and awkward around someone or I immediately feel comfortable with them. And, when the latter is the case, I kind of don't shut up and they hear far more about me than they want to. In some cases, it leads to friendly acquaintances, but when it clicks and they start reciprocating, it's an amazing feeling.

What I Bought: Labor Day

Yesterday I mentioned that I was looking around at Labor Day sales, trying to decide what/if to buy. It took me entirely too long, but I did eventually decide on buying some things from both Aeropostale and American Eagle. I was really excited, because everything I got was 30-40% off, and I got free shipping on everything. I love it when I don't have to pay for shipping. Though really, who doesn't?

It's been a really long time since I've bought anything from Aeropostale, so it'll be interesting to see how I like what I got. I'll definitely keep you posted!

Here's what I bought:

1. Belted Knit Ponte Dress from Aeropostale. I love how simply this dress is. It looks clean and sophisticated, and could be dressed up or down. I also really like the bright belt. And every girl needs a little black dress, right? :P

2. Lola Color Wash Jegging from Aeropostale. I've wanted pants this color for foreverrrr, and finally I'm going to have them. I'm excited!

3. Hannah Cotton Multi-Way Lightly Lined Bra from Aerie. My new favorite bra style from Aerie. Obsessed.

4. Solid Active Sports Bra from Aeropostale. What girl doesn't need more sports bras? Also, buying this got me free shipping and a small pillow. So that's a win too.

5. AEO Crocheted Lace Front Boot from American Eagle. I'm pretty sure these boots are perfect. I'm so glad I didn't talk myself out of buying them. Happy birthday to meeee.

Did you get take advantage of any Labor Day sales?

Magical Monday

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Happy Labor Day! Today marks the one year anniversary of when I arrived in Barcelona for my study abroad trip last year. It definitely doesn't feel like a year has gone by. It's so crazy how time works. How it feels like it passes too slowly and too quickly, all at once. It's such a strange concept.

The list:

1. Cats. I went to a cat show for work, and saw so many cute cats! Though it may put me one step closer to becoming a crazy cat lady, I don't mind. Also, it confirmed that I need a Bengal cat. So cute. But my kitty is still the best cat ever. And by far the cutest! :P

2. Long weekends. An extra day to sleep in and sunny weather makes for a wonderful weekend.

3. Psych. I just started watching Psych for the first time on Netflix yesterday, and I love it. It's so funny! I'm glad I've got a lot to look forward to! 

4. Relaxing. I've spent most of the past couple days doing whatever I want, which is fabulous. I've spent pretty much all day watching psych, with the exception of laying out in the sun and reading for a few hours. So relaxing.

5. Sales. Easily the best thing about Labor Day is the sales (aside from the extra day off work/school, of course). I have my eye on entirely too many things, so I'm trying to narrow it down to decide what I want to buy (and if I should actually buy it).

Hope you all enjoyed your weekend!

Last Days of Summer

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Summer may be almost at an end, but the last few days have been so sunny out. It's definitely a nice break from the rain we had last week. I spent yesterday afternoon at something for work, but today I was able to get aside for a few hours and soak up the sun. It was so nice, laying in the sun, reading. The downside to working is I had to spend so many gorgeous days locked up indoors, but not today. I'm hoping it's nice again tomorrow so I can get out again. I'm so glad it's a three-day weekend! 

In other (far more important) news, it's my little brother's birthday 10th today! He's now officially in the double digits. :)

I wish I was on a beach, instead of just laying in my front yard. That would have made today even better.