Obligatory Thanksgiving Post

I say it in a bitter way, but really I do like to appreciate what I have. I think there's a lot of value in that. I believe in a holiday that celebrates giving thanks.

But I hate Thanksgiving. Nothing says peace and friendship like taking over someone's home and murdering them. Nothing says "giving thanks" like celebrating Black Friday. And I don't like food.

It's just not really my holiday.

But! Since I do like giving thanks, there are some shout outs I need to make:

1. Becca, Deeg, and Kuz- the best friends and roommates a girl could ask for, I've had way too many good and bad times with them. I realize next year we'll all go our separate ways so I want to try to soak up as much time with them I can.

2. My family- we're all so close with each other, and I know I can always get support from them, even when I don't want it. Also, my mom always makes me spaghetti when I'm home because she knows it's my favorite.

3. My new attitude- I won't say that there's a lack of drama in my life, but I don't care nearly as much as I used to. That's a nice feeling.

4. Peppermint Mochas, and a coffee place that's open late. And a library that's open even later. And having so much of my homework for finals done already.

5. The easy access I have to books! I'm finally getting back into my list, and I'm going to plow through it as much as I can.

Hopefully I'll have time through the week to add 5 more every day! I'm working a lot, so maybe I'll throw in a "crazy shit customers have done" post as well.

I believe in giving thanks.

Growth Spurt

I've decided recently that it's time for me to start dressing a little more intentionally. I'm not saying get up and spend an hour picking out an outfit, but it is time for me to pitch some t shirts and hoodies in exchange for a few blouses and blazers. Since coming back from Europe, I've noticed what people wear more often, and I'm trying to remember some of that when I go shopping- but it's tough.

So far, I've mastered scarves and blazers. Layering anything else is still tricky, and I completely ignore any type of accessory, but we're getting there. Part of the battle is finding pieces of an outfit that I can afford, and make versatile enough to wear it with lots of different pieces.

This week, the goal is to dress like an adult every day, without going out to buy anything new. Hopefully it's a success, and if I can prove to myself that I will start taking my clothes a little more seriously, maybe for Christmas I'll reward myself with a pair of nice riding boots, which I've been dreaming about for a month but I'm not actually confident I could pull off.

I believe that sometimes, it's worth it to take yourself seriously.

Photo Throwback

This is a picture of my stuffed animal (formerly known as Winnifred, now known as Mr. Manatee) after Kusz found him stuffed in the fridge the morning after he was stolen from me by Deeg. 

I have really great friends this semester.

I believe in silly nights, photographing memories, and stolen manatees.