Summer Color Combo: Mint and Pink

Tank: c/o Electric Frenchie   Jeans: Aeropostale   Shoes: c/o My Hot Shoes   Necklace: c/o Estarer   Bag: Rue 21   

Its almost uncharacteristic for me to be wearing such a girly outfit, but man, I could not resist pairing my mint tank with ombre pink jeans. Tied together with floral wedges? My inner girliness could not say no to such a combination. Just another example of how often I like leaping in between styles! I never said my look was consistent...haha, who knows how I'll be dressing next. It all depends on my mood.

I wore this for a night out with my parents and some family friends. We headed to Sizzler, and I have to say, its been ages since we've eaten out. It felt positively bizarre to actually be served and not have it the other way around. I'm so used to working in the same sort of setting that it felt odd to be on the other side of the table. But it was definitely nice. I think we need to eat out more often!

Speaking of work, I've got an adorable story to share from about a week ago. 

You know, it seems as if my luck with younger boys is better than with guys that are actually my age.

One night at work, I was preparing to close and had started mopping the front of the store. A younger boy was playing with one of the machines nearby, and he started talking to me while I worked. He was a charming twelve year old with...well, there's simply no other term for it, but he had swag. 

He noted the donations box nearby, and asked, "You don't have a tip jar?"

"Nope, line attendants don't get one," I sighed. 

He looked thoughtful for a moment, and then came right next to me and slipped $3 into my apron pocket.

"Buy yourself some candy," he smiled up at me. 

That was probably the money he was supposed to use at the toy machines! 

He popped up again later when I was wiping down trays, and chatted with me for a bit. One of my co-workers came up at that moment to grab a drink and looked at my companion questioningly.

"I've got myself a little helper," I explained. 

To which my helper immediately started pantomiming wiping down trays. 

Al, my co-worker, played along and commented on how cute he was.

 "Linda's got a boyfriend!" he teased.

"I certainly do, and he's stinkin' cute!" I defended him.

"People tell me I look like Zayne from One Direction," my new boyfriend added.

And he definitely did. He even had a cool bad-boy name: Damion. 

Seriously? All the good guys are either taken, not interested, or the wrong age!

Haha, one of the sweeter moments from work that make long shifts bearable.

So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.

2 Corinthians 4:16

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The Citrus of My Eye

Top: thrifted   Shorts: Pacsun   Sandals: c/o My Hot Shoes   Bag: c/o Jolly Chic

The sun is out, the heat waves are rising, and I could not be happier! To celebrate and wear my happy mood as an outfit, I combined my orange boho top with my good ole yellow shorts. Plus, check out this cute, soft-pink-bag from Jolly Chic! Isn't it adorable? All in all, this look made a for a citrusy combination that put an extra bounce in my step just by wearing.

There's another reason I'm bouncing around too - I am DONE with finals! Which means I'm DONE with my first year of college! I'm so thrilled to be able to say I've been able to keep my grades up as well. I was really worried about my Biology class, because man, Biology might as well be Calculus as far as my brain is concerned. However, I just got the exact grade needed on the final to squeak by with an A in the class.

Now its on to summer and lazing in the sun. In between classes, work, and the occasional get together with friends of course. Last night I went out with the new Senate members and we bonded over bowling! Haha, its been ages since I went bowling, but guess who outscored everyone in the last game? This girl! 131, baby. It was my goal to hit triple digits, and the four strikes I bowled helped me reach it. Haha, it was pretty funny, and I'm sure I amused others with my mini victory dances/leaps after every strike. We're going to try and get together sometime during the summer and have another fun little event.

Anything planned for your summer that you're looking forward to?

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
Colossians 3:16
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A Vagabond Princess

Dress: c/o Dressestylist

Barefoot in the middle of the road, wearing a princess gown reminiscent of Belle's from Beauty and the Beast - yup, that'd be me. Its a good thing it was an abandoned dead end area out in the middle of the country!

I decided to add my summery boho spin on this dress by wearing a light, floral kimono and went sans shoes. I loved it! Nothing felt more carefree than that. The juxtaposition of the gritty road and this elegant dress made for a fun photography opportunity. 

Speaking of, my digital photography class has come to an end, but its opened up some doors. It not only expanded my viewpoint on taking photos, but made me take note of certain technical aspects. I still need more practice, but apparently, others have noticed my photos. I was approached by my high school coach to be the photographer at her wedding! It won't be until September, but she was thrilled I said yes, and it definitely made my week. I can't believe it - my first real photography gig! She said she'd pay me, I just have to name my price. Now to think of a reasonable number...I really have no idea how much I should charge. Any suggestions? I'll be having two other girls helping me out to take pictures, but I was told that I'd be the main photographer. I also plan on doing some touch ups to the best ones. Has anyone done wedding photos? How much would you say is a good price? 

So last Friday, I had a long shift at work that ended with a night at the drive-in movies. I'm so happy my area has one of the few remaining drive-ins left! I finally saw Iron Man 3 (eeee! Robert Downey Jr!) along with Oz: The Great and Powerful. However, my lack of circulation made me a freezing mess, to which my friend Saff told me, "Your boyfriend is going to be one happy guy." And then she lent me her hoodie, since she's a thick-skinned Idaho gal and couldn't stand to watch me shiver my way into a cold.

Who needs a date when you've got friends like these?

If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me.

Psalm 139:9-10

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