* 2015 *

2015 is approaching! Another year has passed and this one flew by so fast for me. Since I turned 25 in July, I've been in constant contemplation of my goals and passion in life. I'm only going to be 25 for so long and there are so many things that I thought I would accomplish by now. But I realized that that's what society wants you to think, it doesn't matter what they say. So if you still haven't accomplished your goals yet, as long as you're putting forth the work and effort, then you're doing just fine. Keep in mind that your goals aren't going to happen for you, so you have to pull through the highs and lows. I't won't be easy but I'm sure you know that by now. So get up, pick yourself, and keep going.

People usually get on this motivational high around this time of the year and soon after fall off of it and forget to fulfill their resolutions. But you know what, who cares?! At least it got you to start thinking about your goals in life. And whether or not you choose to make it happen, know that you have the power, it is all left up to you. It's never to late to start over again. 

2015 is going to be a great year for me. You know why? Because I choose for it to be. I'm going to do the things I said I would do since I was 18. I'm going to continue my love of learning and experimenting (mostly fashion, beauty, and travel related). If you want your life to be an adventure, simply change your mindset and look at your life that way. Remember to do what you love and to never give up! I wish all of you blessings upon blessings and a Happy New Year! Cheers!!! xoxo

Hope is wishing something will happen. 

Faith is believing something will happen.

Courage is making something happen.

-unknown 

Sweater Grunge |

One reason I love living in Jax is because of the (bipolar) weather. The cold is comfortable, not extreme enough to snow. The hot weather, well it's FL so it gets pretty HOT! Point is, I can still wear a sweater with shorts, skirts, and open toe shoes. I love that I can wear both Summer and Fall all year round. Hope you like this look - If you don't know by now, I love experimenting with new styles whether or not it "looks good" on me. xx 

Top: ZARA
Dress: ZARA
Tights: H&M
Shoes: ZARA
Eyewear: Asos
Hat: Cotton On
Lips: Mac

100 happy days

A couple months ago I took up the 100 happy days challenge on Instagram. I'm disappointed that I wasn't able to keep up with it. I was going through a very stressful adjustment. And my crazy self thought it was going to be manageable.. "It's just a pic a day of something that makes you happy... Sure I can do it!"

It wasn't that it was difficult. It was because I was going through all of this:

1) I moved back home - misery of unpacking etc. 2) I started a high-demanding job - which I was literally thrown in and was expected to produce miraculous results and 3) juggled 3 fast-paced classes - and each of them kicked off in the same week. 

Let me be clear about something, it wasn't that I wasn't able to accomplish being happy every day. I have a very positive outlook on life so finding happiness in something, whether small or big is quite easy for me. The reason I couldn't keep up with the challenge was because I literally had no time to take a picture of the very thing that made me smile that day. Integrity is a huge thing for me, so posting a random photo and slapping on a pointless caption isn't my style. So altogether I just naturally stopped posting. Those months were pretty rough. I barely found time to eat and sleep. Let's just say I have learned to love coffee! Waking up at 6am every single day and not returning home until 10pm really took a toll on me. My dark circles got darker ehhh... And life just seemed to whiz by. -_-

With all of that being said, I will no longer be participating in the challenge. My schedule has gotten better but the fact that the days are no longer consecutive and is inconsistent, It just isn't right anymore. Besides, it was suppose to just be a fun thing to do! Happiness is about being - and if you're having to interrupt your blissful moment by taking a picture of it each time, in a way it loses its meaning. 

Have a HAPPY day and CHOOSE to see the good in everything :)