Words.

Lyrics are something very special. They can create an emotion, create a vision, create a memory, and so much more. There are certain lyrics I can never forget and there are others that are just so catchy, you can't seem to get them out of your head. The ones that give me tingly feelings and make me see the world in a beautiful light, are the unique ones to me. Because of this tingly feeling, I thought to document some of my favorites. So I present to you a new watercolor collection I have been working on. A collection that can never be truly 'finished' since there will continue to be a surplus of beautiful lyrics, but I encourage you to enjoy the ones I've created, and tell me some you'd also like to see.

 Lyrics from: Steve Burgos Music and Van Morrison

Happy Fall!

The first day of fall. I usually cry a little bit inside knowing that summer truly is over. No more jumping in the ocean for a quick dip without worrying you are going to freeze when you get out. No more surfing without a wet suit. No more sun bathing on the beach...it's very upsetting. I can't complain though because while living in San Diego last year, I got to enjoy summer ALL year round. While I was there, I actually missed fall days, the occasional snow storm, and spring weather. While I wish summer lasted just a bit longer, I am excited for 'fall things' -- Pumpkin spice everything, crunchy leaves, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and so much more.

One of my favorite fall activities hands down has to be apple and pumpkin picking. I never really wind up doing anything with the apples I pick [besides eat them] but the experience is the best part. So Happy Fall, and here's to hoping you get to pic some delish apples very soon!

booties [similar] | chambray shirt | fringe purse

TBT

 

I'm one of those people who literally cannot believe how fast time goes. Every birthday, I can't believe I'm already 'that age'. I mean, I still feel like I should be riding in my neighbors Barbie jeep. I do however, love every experience I've been fortunate to have during my time growing up. One of those times is when I lived in Australia for 6 months while studying abroad. Australia was everything. Just like Mary-Kate and Ashley made me believe it would be (of course I'm referring to 'Our Lips Are Sealed'..duh).

I have sooo many pictures that make me fall in love with that land over and over again. I miss it dearly but I am happy Instagram and the Internet made Throwback Thursday a popular day so I can share my nostalgic thoughts with you.

Let it Go

A half a year ago I didn't understand why everyone was signing 'Let it Go' everywhere you turned. I love Disney movies, probably more than the average person, but it's not like that song is even that good. Recently it dawned on me. Sometimes things happen in life. [Ya know the days where anything and everything seems to stress you out and you're on the verge of becoming a boiling teapot] For whatever reason, you need a place to go to just let it all go. For me, that is the ocean...the quiet, serene ocean. Just bobbing along with the current while sitting on my surfboard is the reason I would break out into song and have a 'Let it Go' moment.

"The Earth laughs in flowers" -Ralph Waldo Emerson

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A September Summer

 

 




It's hard to say summer is coming to an end, when we still have all of September to enjoy it. Here in New Jersey, we are kind of trained to associate the end of summer with the beginning of September -- post Labor Day weekend means school starts in a few days, no more lifeguards, and summer bars close up shop again [Parker House we're already counting down the days]. Now that I work a 9-5 job, Monday-Friday, you start to appreciate your weekends more and more...that being said, I am actually looking forward to September weekends! No one on the beach, parking will be a cinch, no line at surf taco, and you can go to whatever beach you want without worrying that you don't have a badge for it. Talk about the best of the best!

It's something little, but it's just another way to always find the bright side to situations, which I encourage everyone to do more often.

S U M M E R is still here :)