take me with you.

i feel like fall has come and 

{has almost} gone all so quickly.

the orchard's trees were completely covered in exuberant color just last week.

this week, those leaves have made a solid blanket upon earth's ground.

i'm slightly saddened that fall seemed to have passed by me.

life is busy right now.

so busy, i wonder if that's why fall seems to have escaped.

it's as though it was just yesterday, when i was saying how grateful i was

that fall had finally decided to arrive-

and now, today,  it's on it's way out;

not allowing me enough time to run through those gorgeous orchards

that so recently housed the season of fall amongst their branches.

today, i'm wishing i were a leaf-

floating, drifting and traveling.

all so unknowingly and willingly.

fall- please take me with you, where ever you may go.

just as you are so easily taking those leaves away from their branches.

since you are escaping me all too quickly,

i think i may just need to blow away with you. 

you will deeply be missed.

xoxo

learning little lessons.

a {small} list of a few things i've learned in the last week:
1. lovebird loves pumpkin pie more than i do. i didn't think that was possible.
2. although i wear little of it, i'm obsessed with makeup.
3. my extreme phobia of throwing up, isn't any less when dealing with puppy vomit. bummer.
4. if you're looking to boost your self esteem, don't put on a leotard and tights after a four day weekend of pigging out on mash potatoes, pie and well... basically anything in sight.
5. yellow is a gorgeous fall color and makes me feel spoiled when walking around campus. {picture}
6. i am still capable of staying up past midnight and proved myself this weekend. however, i'll take a bedtime of no later than 10pm any day of the week. i am one who only functions with antiquate sleep.
7. i'm very eager for a change. a big change.
8. the vacuum and i are becoming best friends. thanks to mowgli's ability to shed an insane amount.
9. i have finally learned to accept that my feet will never grow num or callus enough to void out the the pain of pointe shoes. pain is beauty; or at least that's what i'm told.
10. i fall in love over and over again, each and every day. biggest blessing of life.

a world with octobers.

it's quite obvious how busy life seems to be over here.
[sorry for the lack of blog posts. i will be better next week, i swear]

october has been one awfully busy month, i tell you.

however, let's not dwell on the business-

because everything else in october has been perfect. 
{pumpkins, rain storms, new puppy, colored leaves, visit from parents, hot coco, performing,
candy corns, the color orange, rain boots, crisp air and the list goes on and on...}
indeed, i'm thankful for a world with octobers.  
i've recently established it's my new favorite month out of the year. 
regardless of how busy i may. 
happy october.
it will be gone before we know it, so enjoy it while it lasts.
xoxo 

{source: unknown. sorry!}

it's finally here. {well, almost.}

i love autumn.

{thank goodness it officially starts tomorrow.}

happy autumn, my dearest friends.

this is my favorite time of year.

hands down; no argument.

i think i'll pull out my boots and scarfs, 

order a yummy apple cider from starbucks,

stock up on cans of pumpkin,

pull out my fall decorations {early on} to enjoy their festivity, 

and finally light my fall scented candles. 

{candles during the holidays are my weakness- i swear i could burn through one a week if lovebird let me.} 

all these things, just to celebrate autumn's arrival. 

after all, i'm so excited i don't have to anticipate doing all my favorite things;

 wearing fall colors, lighting those delightful scented candles, 

baking pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, wearing layers upon layers, 

coming home to a festive home and sleeping with the windows open at night.

all good things happen in the autumn. 

what are you doing to celebrate the first day of autumn?

i hope you have a happy weekend

and that the first day of autumn is nothing but exciting for you.

i have to get through two tests today before i enjoy tomorrow-

which means the celebration will be that much better.  

xoxo

{source of picture: unknown. sorry!}

"boo! did i scare you?"

happy halloween.

i love this holiday. period.

the mounds of candy, the flavor pumpkin, little kids in costumes,

trick-or-treating and jack-o-lanterns.

big fat pumpkins, fall weather, witches, the color black.

a bowl of chili {family tradition}

hot chocolate, skeletons, pumpkin patches, spooky-ness, candy corns,

the eeriness in the air, pumpkin baked goods and my memories of this holiday. 

hope you have a spooky halloween.

be safe, eat lots of candy, and stay warm.

oh, you're welcome to come over for a yummy bowl of chili if you'd like.

thank you october 31st for being one of the best holidays. 

a little halloween pet peeve of mine:

please don't use this holiday as an excuse to dress like a slut. 

i've always wondered why girls do that.

believe me, you're not cute with a skirt too short and 

a top that shows too much.

cover yourself, and dress up properly.

save us all and let us enjoy the holiday too. 

do i feel fall?

happy monday friends.

yesterday was the first day it started to cool off in the evenings.

but don't let me fool you. "cool off" as in a tiny breeze.

we still couldn't sleep with our windows open. 

which is by far my favorite fall time activity.

cool breeze, the sound of crickets, and the smell of fall sneaking thru our windows. 

simply the best. 

{another perk? a lower PG&E bill.} 

anywho....

this is a weird time of the year in california.

why? because everything feels like fall expect for the weather,

which creates a huge problem.

it's after labor day so all of our whites are tucked away.

yes, i abide by that rule. and consequently, lovebird does too.

however, it is freakin' hot. yep, still reaching the 100's.

so naturally i want to wear light, summery clothes.

but... it's september!

so my brain is telling me to wear fall colors, boots, jeans, etc...

it's a predicament . 

i hate it. getting dressed in the morning has become a guessing game. 

i'm ready for fall weather to be here.

i'm over summer. 

fall, please come already.

my fall clothes are itching to be hung in the closet.

my boots and scarfs are ready to be worn.

and my heart would be happy, because fall is the best time of year for fashion.

one word for fall fashion: layers.

i'm getting more anxious just writing this.

happy monday, happy wishful thinking for fall, and happy school days this week.

decorating help, please!

i know it's only september, but at the rate that time seems to be flying by,

 this post is certainly not too early.

is it just me, or is fall sometimes hard to decorate your home for?

don't get me wrong, there are tons of spiders, webs, pumpkins, ghosts,

skeletons, guts, goblins and more.

but sometimes that creeps me out.

i still want my house to be warm and inviting.

so what do decorate with or make to fill your home with 

something that doesn't make you want to scream?

you know, something fall-y, vintage-y and halloween-y all at the same time.

i'm open for suggestions.

i was thinking about trying this, this and/or this.

or i may even go above and beyond and make some fancy/spooky wreath.

{that is if i have time in-between school, dance, work, and being a wife.}

well, i would love to hear what you have done 

or what you are going to do this year.

if you share your ideas, i may just bake you a batch of pumpkin chocolate chippers.

thank you. xoxo

summer and fall

{picture from summer}

do you feel like summer has flown by?

nearly passed by without stopping by?

said hello for a second but ran out the door?

i do. i certainly do.

wedding season is over. getting fat and being lazy is coming to an end.

wearing white and dressing in summer clothes is nearly over.

sleeping in and staying up late (for no reason) will soon be foreign.

i'm okay with it though. why?

i love fall. everything about it.

the change of weather, the smell of air, fall clothing, back to school...

and the list goes on. 

i'm already craving layers of clothing, pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, leather boots and homework.

although, that being said i am holding on to every ounce of summer.

am i contradicting?

probably so. oh well. 

finally fall

                                                                                                          picture source: jamie

What is it about the changing of summer to fall that is so breathtaking? Fall is when the earth takes on the transformation of a fresh, earthy and deep beauty. Warm colors; brick red, mustard yellow, pumpkin orange and chocolate brown. The crisp air is sometimes shocking. However, it serves as an instant reminder that the weather is changing, summer is revolving into fall and lastly it reminds us of holidays so gratefully celebrated. Fall is beauty. I find that my long sleeves and sweatshirts dominate my closet. Scarfs come out of their hiding spot and wrap around my neck almost daily. Long pants and closed toe shoes, please. How silly it is that I live in the same world day in and day out, year after year, season after season... yet this time of year I find myself constantly gratifying in earth's magnificent beauty and ability to portray such rich colors and images. Childhood memories of fall: driving up the canyon to observe the changing of leaves, a visit (or two) to the pumpkin patch, hot chocolate and the yummy smell of soups, cookies and spices that sneak out of the kitchen. Fall is beauty. Speaking of baking; Try Mom's pumpkin cookies, beef stew or homemade chili- each one being a fall favorite of mine. Let's not forget the festivities. From Halloween to Thanksgiving, what's not to love? A time to dress up while inhaling sweets, and then stuffing your face with a feast after giving thanks to Him above. Doesn't it seem as though fall is the start of a new year? It's when school, ballet, piano, sports,etc all resume. Things seem busy and active. Fall moves at a fast pace. However, if you observe your lifestyle, I bet you find that you are starting to spend more time at home. Inside. Your body is gratefully accepting a rest from the wild thrill of summer. Fall is a time to be with family, friends and favorites. Fall is beauty. I believe fall brings hope, warm tidings, and change. My life seems vulnerable to to change during these autumn months. A time to make decisions, prioritize, devote myself to 'projects' and aspire new outcomes or goals. Isn't it remarkable that a change in season can effect or have an impact on ones lifestyle? I have succumb to fall; It has my decisions in a whirlwind, captured my undivided attention with it's rich colors, and has demanded that I stay busy, active and healthy. Fall is glorious. Fall is fresh. Fall is rejuvenating. Fall is gratifying. Fall is fun. 

Fall is beauty. Thank goodness it's finally fall.