Fall Has Fallen.

How is it only the beginning of September and already fall has arrived? Don't get me wrong, fall is actually my favorite time of year, but it always comes early, stays for a teeny bit, and then winter sweeps in to take its place lasting way longer than necessary. So I guess I have to enjoy it while its here! Out come the pumpkin flavored goodies, the leaves falling into the ground, and the air smelling dewy and wet. I know that it's the time of year where everything dies, but I simply see it as a hibernation. It's just gorgeous even if everything is dying. It's a beautiful thing. So I was out on a walk today and was simply captivated by the beauty that was surrounding me. 

Just Some Casual Coffee.

So because I am now homeschooling and every class is online, I find myself at various coffee shops using their Internet to help my education. Ha. The real reason is because I have access to coffee literally right there. There's just something about a coffee shop vibe that's so comforting and chill. Plus, the coffee is just as irresistible. My favorite drink at one of my favorite cafes here is a caramel macchiato. Now I know that technically a macchiato is simply shots of espresso with a dollop of marked foam on the top, but Starbucks also came out with their version and I find it to be pretty bomb as well. They should call it something like "caramel explosion" or something radical like that. So anyhow, I just spend most of my days doing homework and having a casual cup of joe!

Intelligence is Beauty.

So I was scrolling through my Facebook  yesterday and I came across a photo that my favorite campaign "Healthy is the New Skinny" posted. It really touched me and inspired my outfit of choice for today. It read "Intelligence is Beauty" and I was touched. Nowadays, society attributes beauty to be about the body and looks and not about what's underneath. But in reality, that's what makes a person beautiful. The personality, the humor, and the intelligence. We forget that being smart can be a beautiful thing. Being able to have intelligent conversations with someone is nothing to be ashamed about! And if the person thinks that you being too smart isn't attractive, then they're not the one for you anyway. The right person will appreciate your smarts and you'll attract someone who finds those qualities about you to be amazing. I'de rather be dubbed as one of the smart kids than a bimbo. So be proud of your intelligence! It will take you far in life. 

What I wore: a royal blue JUST GINGER top (used), a J CREW vintage inspired book cardigan (used), mustard VANILLA STAR skinnies (used), and brown MIA combat boots (used). 

A Song for Sunday- The Best is Yet to Come.

So these past couple of days have been kind of.. Crazy. It has been decided that I am now homeschooling. I believe it is the better fit for me than my other school and I'm excited at the personalized classes that I get to take. I didn't know there was even such thing as a fashion class in high school and yet here I am taking one! Aside from the change in my lifestyle, I have spent quite some time deliberating and thinking of starting my own vlog. But wait, I have a blog! This, my friend, would not eliminate my current blog, but add on. I find myself to be a very expressive person and sometimes it's difficult to get a point across via text. I was originally inspired by the famous almost-three-million-subscribers- YouTube-phenomenons Jack and Finn Harries. Besides their obvious good looks and "cheeky" accents, they really have it going on for them in their high quality videos and that had thus  inspired me to give it a shot. Now there's a lot of work that goes into these videos and I have not the slightest idea as to where to start, so for the meantime, as I brainstorm these ideas up in my head night and day, I will be working on making my very own vlog. I don't have a name yet.. Ok, maybe I do, but I won't  share until my first video is up and loaded. Maybe someday I'll get to meet these guys and thank them for instilling such inspiration into me! I have so much to say and in such a way to say it that I have now found a solution to do so besides text on pages. Now it won't be just seeing what I want to say, but hearing as well. And that brings me to the purpose of the song today. Sung by Shirley Horn, this vintage bluesy song not only fits my old time personality, but the idea that there is such a positive future ahead of oneself that the possibilities are endless to what one wants to do in life. Yes, there will be lots of hills and bumps along the road, but my goodness will they be worth it in the end. 

Smile.

I seriously love smiling. Love it. I believe a smile is the doorway to the heart, it's that first click that invites someone to take an interest, an invitation to the world allowing people to breathe at being let in to ones world. Smiles hold secrets, they hold mischief and taunt, yet they also evoke pure happiness and joy. I've never been afraid of smiling full on and cheek to cheek, and all I want I do sometimes is smile all day. And whenever I feel down, I put on a smile, like Glee's own SMILE and all hope is restored. As they say, "Let your smile change the world, never let the world change your smile. "

What I wore: CAbi floral top (used), navy GAP skirt (used), white socks, and brown MIZ MOOZ booties. 

Somethin' is a Changin'

So it appears that I am actually taking action on some of the problems that have made me so unhappy. It's one thing to talk about, but to actually go out with possible solutions is another thing altogether. It's wonderful. And I've really kept quiet to most people as to not raise alarm or anything, but it appears as if I may leave the current school I'm attending and finding a better school to fit me. Not set in stone or anything, but it's a high consideration because things can't go on the way they are. The couple drawbacks to leaving my school is my friends ( who have shown unending support for me), and then wearing cute outfits to school. What will I do? I guess I'll  dress up anyway because every moment is cause for a fashion show, yes? But I do say, there are changes in the air besides the color of leaves. 

A Song for Sunday- I'll Stand By You

I've learned that it's very important to have songs to be there as a guiding light when one is feeling down. This week has been a particular struggle for me as I battle some personal issues and I thought that escaping into my room and isolating myself would help resolve those problems. Turns out, I just put myself in the same downward cycle that kept going round and round until I realized that I have people in my life who are there for me and want to help. Finally, I opened up to my mom who listened and helped me realize that speaking to someone is always better than suffering alone and not sharing something that nags. My mom has always been there for me and she'll always be by my side as I grow and mature, making mistakes and learning from them. I also find this song fitting for the night time habit of watching one episode of GLEE with my sister, which is where I first heard this song. Now I LOVE the 80's even more! Thank you Pretenders. I love the line "Oh, why you look so sad? Tears are in your eyes, come on and talk to me now..." It's just perfect for how my mom has been helping me. Turns out I'll always have someone to stand by my side..