My brother told me that I make everything look better it really is, but I believe anything can be an adventure if you make it one. We went berry picking today, out in the fields before the sun grew too hot. Now there will be blackberries and blueberries to make jam with and sprinkle on top of warm, syrupy waffles and eat like candy.

Oh, and I got out my burry pickin' duds too, gosh darn it. Bringin' back 1994 and representin' Oklahoma. (thumbs up for my okie accent? ;) I swear the longer I live here the thicker it gets....)

part i: flowers, sunshine, and tennis

part ii: gettin' dressed

(forever 21 top / thrifted sandals, belt, & skirt / old navy sunglasses / anthropologie headband)

part iii: pool

part iv: honoring the fallen

Simple and sweet despite the busy.

And traditions--traditions everywhere. They make me happy.

I am thankful to call myself a citizen of this great nation. Memorial Day might just be my favorite day of the whole entire year.

Any Memorial Day traditions you have? I'm very fascinated by that kind of thing; I would love to hear.

tshirt: vintage // cardigan: target // skirt: american eagle // oxford: target // necklace: gift // belt: forever 21

Well hello there, Tuesday. It's raining and cold today and I am reliving Sunday afternoon; wind, froyo, and exploring this magical city of mine go hand in hand. Also, that skirt up there? Probably my favorite piece of clothing ever. It's comfy and pretty, so it's basically a win/win. And yes, I'm easily excited. Hope your day has treated you well! ♥
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post title lyrics: mountain sound by of monsters and men, or, the soundtrack to my february

top: thrifted // jeans: american eagle // shoes: thrifted // suspenders: my dad's // butterfly hair pin: anthropologie // bracelets: miscellaneous

As of Monday, I am an official working woman.

I've always considered myself a person that loves change, but talking is easier than doing. When it comes to actually going through with those big changes, I get terribly scared to leave my familiar comfort zone. But on Monday, I was hired at my local Gap as a sales associate, following an interview that made my insides turn to mush due to nervousness. I was scared that I wouldn't get accepted; scared that my life would change too drastically; scared about a new environment; scared about everything.

I survived, though! I start training sometime next week and then have to learn how to balance yet another thing on my plate. But don't get me wrong, I feel so blessed to call this crazy life my life. And I'm excited to get working! I can't wait to get out there and learn new things and meet new people, despite that (big) part of me that's scared and not ready to grown up. I've been living by faith and Philippians 4:13: "I can do all things through Him who gives me strength."

A few more things to add to my happy list...

wearing suspenders (yay for dads with good fashion sense) | leaves that fall with every gust of wind and curl up at the edges | morning tea rituals | playing "I Knew You Were Trouble" by Taylor Swift on repeat (I probably should be more ashamed than I actually am) | and speaking of Taylor Swift, this adorably awkward video using Taylor's lyrics as pickup lines | saturday morning bike rides to the farmer's market | an autograph from James Vincent McMorrow to me, curteousy of the amazing Abbey (yes I know!!!) | that pleasantly heavy, warm feeling of an extra quilt on the bed | exciting new jobs

What are some things that are making you smile lately?