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Loving: that I had an awesome Summer! having my license this year was amazing -- I got to drive to the beach by myself to visit some friends and friends of friends recently and it was so fun! I also got to see Alexandra which is always awesome! while not everything went as planned, it was still a fabulous Summer and I will miss it greatly.

 

Thinking about: work (again). but this time I'm thinking about working at a camp next Summer. my friend works at camps almost every Summer and I think it would be great for me to do. I found a few that look nice and I guess I'll have to think pretty hard about it this year! I'm a huge homebody, as I've said before, and it would definitely be out of my comfort zone. but I think it would be good!

 

Watching: there are only 3 episodes of Twisted left! ahh!! (does anyone watch Twisted??) also, I'm ADDICTED to That 70s Show on Netflix. please, nobody look at my 'recently watched' because it's insanely embarrassing!

 

Listening to: my 2 favorite songs at the moment are We Can't Stop by Miley Cyrus (the music video is pure gold) and Holy Grail by Jay Z and Justin Timberlake. :)

 

Working on: SO many things. prepping for senior year, telling myself to actually be myself this year since I'll never see these high school people again, college, work, tennis, trying to save up to be able to visit Alexandra in China one day. so much.

 

Wishing: tennis was different this year. the team is super clique-y this year and I hate it. tennis is one thing that I love about school and I love that we can all talk and be a family and this year it's totally different. I love playing it, but the team is also a big part of the whole season and I wish we had the team we had last year again. :(

p.s. have you done major things that were out of your comfort zone? did you regret doing them? I'll have more on things I'm scared about later...

*picture is from my Tumblr and thanks again to Sometimes Sweet for this 'currently' post idea!

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"here's to making it count"

 

"Well, yes, ma'am, I do... I mean, I got everything I need right here with me. I got air in my lungs, a few blank sheets of paper. I mean, I love waking up in the morning not knowing what's gonna happen or, who I'm gonna meet, where I'm gonna wind up. Just the other night I was sleeping under a bridge and now here I am on the grandest ship in the world having champagne with you fine people. I figure life's a gift and I don't intend on wasting it. You don't know what hand you're gonna get dealt next. You learn to take life as it comes at you... to make each day count."

 

-Jack Dawson (Titanic, 1997)

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"Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams."

-Ashley Smith

 

photo by Amanda Mckenzie

 

 

 

 

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oh, how I love the beach...

by beck, on Flickr

 

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the weather in PA has been great lately, so I wanted to just post some happy pictures to go along with my mood. :) hope you're all doing well!

 

pictures by the ever-awesome Carrie

Fall fashion

I love all the Fall outfits! Fall is definitely the best time to experiment with cute clothes. it's such a cozy time, but you're not super hot and you're not freezing cold. I can't wait to wear big scarves with dresses and leggings with my skirts. oh! and lots of chambray!

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when is your favorite time of year to be a fashionista?

all pictures are from my Pinterest

NJ

I'm back! after a dose of the sea I always feel better. like I said, this was my first time at the NJ beaches, and it was super fun. the boardwalk there is great too. I definitely want to go back! next year, I told my parents that I want to stay at the Trump Taj Mahal. (look it up, it's fantastic!) I hope you all had a great week too. until next year, NJ!

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(days 1, 2, and 3 at the beach, & the ocean)

Winter in Paris

 my longing to go to Paris just escalated...

 

The Quiet City: Winter in Paris from Andrew Julian on Vimeo.

link love

love this picture ^

my dad sent this to me in a email a little while ago, and everything is so true -- God made a dog

speech writing 101!

you know it's hot out when...

this is terrible -- it's one of those 'What Would You Do' episodes. spoiler: the only ones helping the girls are OTHER girls and they don't even get to play out the scene with their actors because another real creeper hits on the girls. you'll see when you watch it.

this Pinterest board is so funny and clever. i could look at it all day!

this is such a pretty post by Charity! i don't know how she finds so many pretty flowers.. when i go on walks i can only find 2 types at most ;)

this guy graduated from my high school a couple of years ago and now he seems to be doing fabulous with a well known blog, many interviews, and fashion all around him! check him out!

I REALLY want this backpack!

beach bound

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well, i'm off to NJ with the family! I don't think I've ever been there, so i'm looking forward to it! I've scheduled some posts on here for the week to keep it interesting. so long until Friday!

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"Home is where you're feeling at home. I'm still looking."

Breakfast at Tiffany's

Friday Fancies: Outfit Crush

I have SO many outfit crushes -- there are so many stylish people out there! but for today I chose Vanessa Hudgens. she's so gorg! and when you Google her, her outfits are amazing. she's so boho and laid back, but really pulls it off in the most stylish way. I love her!

 

 

 

love, right?! so here's my copycat outfit:

Stefanel v neck top / Crop shirt / Short shorts, $255 / Military boots / RVCA / Forever 21 gold necklace / Red lipstick

 

I love the idea of a big sweater with shorts and combat boots. who's your outfit crush? head on over check out {av}'s outfit crush!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SO in love with these pictures by Josh Farria, on Flickr! check out his website as well.

free time

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this was the first thing I saw on post secret and it's beyond true. I have so much free time this Summer and all I do is sit behind the computer until the wee hours of the night watching Netflix, blogging, playing games, chatting with friends... so sad.

photographer's girlfriend leads him around the world

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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loving this! by Murad Osmann

travel

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i don't travel much, but i'm super excited for upcoming trips i'm going on! i'm excited to be able to pack my suitcase, come home, and have to immediately switch things out and re-pack it. on Wednesday i'm driving down to my friend Jennette's house and we are going to the beach with a few other friends on Thursday, and then a couple days later we're taking a family trip to New Jersey, and then some time after that we're HOPEFULLY going to Rhode Island to visit RIU! traveling is so great -- i wish i could do it more often and to grander places!

 

where do you love to/wish to travel?

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from here

Gilmore Girls

 

first and last scenes of Gilmore Girls

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i love this show so much. i watch it every morning at 11 on ABC Family and today was the season finale episode -- so sad! so tomorrow it starts up again with the very first episode. agh i just love it! it's weird how tomorrow it starts up with the whole series again.. with all 7 seasons still ahead and so much to happen. or is it just weird that i care so much...?

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i'm in love with this picture by JC Richardson, on Flickr