Time for a change.

I'm going to get a headstart on my new year's resolution. Here's to being happy and healthy.

Unfortunately those moccasins turned out to be cheaply made and overpriced so I returned them for a much better pair that was half the price. sweet. I also finally got some boots. The ones Iwas deadset on getting were too narrow for my feet and just not cut out for winter wear. soooo, I found a sweet pair of winter boots in brown suede and I bought some suede pieces and I made my own fringe!
Here are my new moccasins by Minnetonka, I got them on sale at DSW

moccasins

I just purchased some sweet mf moccasins and I got 20 dollars off tooooo! 

Lusting for Boots, Boots, and Moccasins

mukluks.com These are very expensive but seem to be the best quality and warmest of these kind of boots. I hope to invest in a pair some day.

Regular store boots: found on zappos.com

Steve Madden $39                                       Gabriella Rocha $55

Gabriella Rocha $75                               Steve Madden $79

these are both Minnetonka and I want them the most!!!  $78 & $84

Rocket Dog $68                                           Rocket Dog $78

MIA $94 so cute but pricy               Minnetonka $50

Regular moccasins:

Woolrich $46                                   Minnetonka $42

Minnetonka $41                              Steve Madden $62 super cute but too pricy

I think this first pair is my favorite because of the fringe. both Minnetonka and both $45                                  

http://www.buyhandmade.org/why-buy-handmade

It's really easy to assume everyone is a potential criminal. What happened to assuming that everyone was a good soul? That is one thing I don't like about the city, I feel I'm always looking over my shoulder. It's more than that though. I used to be such a forgiving person. I used to try and give everyone the benefit of the doubt, and understand their situation. It's not completely gone, but I've become extremely cautious. I'm not sure if it is a good thing; I suppose I just need to find the balance between keeping my guard up, and letting it down.

I just had a wonderful day.

oh baby baby how was i supposed to know

strong feelings of wanting to reinvent myself. strong desire to get hair done. and wear makeup even though i'm stuck in the house tonight. 

a kiss to build a dream on...

Give me a kiss to build a dream on,  And my imagination will thrive upon that kiss.  Sweetheart, I ask no more than this:  A kiss to build a dream on.  Give me a kiss before you leave me,  And my imagination will feed my hungry heart.  Leave me one thing before we part,  A kiss to build a dream on.  -louis armstrong

been looking at a few apartments. found a cheap one yesterday and i really hope we get it. went to brady street festival and i bought a couple pairs of earrings made of sea shells. which i will wear to wickerpark fest today. hip hip

I do enjoy making lists.

Reasons why this summer has been great. (because the other ones of late have sucked hardcore.)

-many pictures
-multiple trips to the beach
-swimming in a lake (a clean one, not lake michigan)
-going to great america
-and riding the raging bull three times
-making birthday cake
-going bowling
-going thrifting

-being not depressed
-having a goal
-drinking at least 4 strawberry margaritas
-going to a white sox game and seeing them win
-going to breakfast at richard walkers
-going for bike rides

I am now 22.
I have a new boyfriend.
I am starting my period.
I am starting birth control.
I put in my two weeks at Vans. Again.
And I'm starting a new school August 25th.

Not gonna lie, it feels pretty good.

The Chicago Botanic Garden and me.

blink.

I was having a lot more fun than it looks in this picture.



the "bladder nut." no joke.

At first I wasn't sure.
I entered the corporate cafe to purchase my drink and I seriously considered bolting out the side door. And deleting my online profiles. I picked up my iced coffee and headed back outside to sit awkwardly with a man I wasn't sure I would be attracted to, and who didn't know his black boots made me want to run far away. But I listened to my gut, who told me to give the guy a friggen chance. The wind was kindly entertaining me, and chocolate comforted my nerves. We passed along a few first date questions and blank stares into the distance that matched the uncomfortable silences. Eventually, I realized that I was smiling, and he was listening. We walked, and we talked, and by the time we were ready to head back home, I found myself staring at his lips, and thinking things that I couldn't say out loud. It didn't happen, not yet, but I have something to look forward to. On Monday.

Everybody does it, I wonder why don't you?