I'm Gonna Make It to Heaven, Light Up the Sky Like a Flame

At last! An outfit post!
I realize it's been way too long, so I found pics of three different outfits that I've really loved within the past few months (one of them being today's ensemble)..

Dress: Urban Outfitters
Tank: American Eagle
Scarf: Banana Republic

Dress: Anthropologie
Boots: Jessica Simpson
Bag: H&M
Turquoise Necklace: Anthropologie
Leather Necklace: Picked up off a beach in Spain

Tutu: Hot Topic
Boots: Jessica Simpson
Tank: Banana Republic
Scarf: A market I visited in the Philippines
Leggings: ?
Bangles: Boutique in San Jose

As I'm Running Down the Stairs Past the Stains and Ribbons...

It's been way too long!
So life's been pretty good lately. School's going really well and I've been applying to so many different schools.
I'm still not sure if I want to go to college right away..
I'm throwing around the idea of taking a year off.



Who knows?
I've been really busy teaching lately--I teach English as a second language.
I'm in the process of trying to find a second job--I need money!!
But other than that, I'm really content right now!




I love Chanel's fall collection.




This is one of the tattoos I'll be getting coming up here..It's the Transylvanian coat of arms.
I'll either center my sleeve around it or get it on my calf. Not sure yet.

Until later dearies!

Battle For America's Soul, the Devil's Winnin'

I Love:

Jasmine tea.
Vintage clothes.
Red lipstick.
Vulgarity.
Jack Kerouac.
Pick-up trucks.
Liquid eyeliner.
Talib Kweli.


Love affairs.
High heels.
Buttons.
Simplicity.
Rap.
Producing.
Poppies.
Spiral-bound notebooks.
Sharpie pens.
Angelina Jolie's lips.
George Carlan.
My cat, Karen.



Red velvet cake.
Sabina bags.
Handmade things.
Children.
Ridiculously inappropriate things.
Nylon magazine.
Water.
Traveling.
Weeping willow trees.
Amy Winehouse.
My family.
Sharks.
Day of the Dead.

"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." [Leonardo da Vinci]

We're All Breakable Breakable Breakable Girls and Boys

My senior year of high school begins in three days and I am trying to soak up all of the sleep and relaxation that I can. Because once it starts, my life stops and revolves around books and papers and a very flawed educational system.
Needless to say, today has been a very fun day for me. I picked up knitting again!
I hadn't done much in the way of anything creative this summer, other than the movie, and I was feeling inspired to create something useful. Hence, the pink scarf I began.
I really am rather proud of it. Especially the fact that I accomplished so much of it in one day!

As you can see, my cat, Karen, is very interested in the dangling hot pink yarn. Hopefully I have the chance to finish this project before she eats it. =]

Shalom!

Concious of Nothing, But the Will to Survive

My mind is so cluttered these days.
What do I have to hope for?
What am I working towards.
Right now it feels like nothing is worth my time, but I know that God has something so much more for me.
It is becoming increasingly harder to stay faithful to someone who I cannot physically see.
But I do see Him. I see Him working in ways that I couldn't even begin to describe.
Why is my heart so weak? I feel so hopelessly undeserving.
Why is it so difficult for me to succumb to the beauty of Jesus and to live my life accordingly?
Is it because I feel like I'll miss out on something?
Is it because this world has had its way with me for far too long?
My only desire is to love people the way that God loves me.
Unconditionally.
And even though I suck at it, and every day is a test, I still need to try.
Because without love, I would be dead.

Shalom.

Do You Think His Favorite Type of Human is Caucasian?

Would you please take me away from this place?
I cannot bear to see the look upon your faces
And if there is some kind of God, do you think he's pleased?
When he looks down on us I wonder what he sees

Do you think he'd think the things we do are a waste of time?
Maybe he'd think we are getting along just fine
Do you think he's skint or financially secure?
And come election time, I wonder who he'd vote for

Ever since he can remember
People have died in his good name
Long before that September
Long before hijacking planes

He's lost the will, he can't decide
He doesn't know who's right or wrong
But there's one thing that he's sure of
This has been going on far too long

Do you think he'd drive in his car without insurance?
Now is he interesting or do you think he'd bore us?
Do you think his favorite type of human is Caucasian?
Do you reckon he's ever been done for tax evasion?

Do you think he's any good at remembering people's names?
Do you think he's ever taken smack or cocaine?
I don't imagine he's ever been suicidal
His favorite band is Creedence Clearwater Revival

Ever since he can remember
People have died in his good name
Long before that September
Long before hijacking planes

He's lost the will, He can't decide
He doesn't know who's right or wrong
But there's one thing that he's sure of
This has been going on far too long

"Him" [Lily Allen]

She's right. This has been going on far too long.

Simplicity Is Not Easy

So I've taken on the task. I've gotten rid of the majority of my clothing and I am still in the process of sifting through all of my shoes and purses.
This experience has turned out to be both easier and harder than I imagined.
When I first started out, it was like a piece of cake; sorting through my clothes, throwing them in bags, watching my mom and my sister pick out what they wanted to keep.
It was good because I was still on a bit of a spiritual high at having made the decision in the first place.
Now, the doubt is creeping in. I sometimes hear that little materialistic voice in my head screaming; What is wrong with you? You loved those things! You loved that handbag!
How ridiculous is that?
It's showing me that simplicity is not easy for one who has lived of this world for so long and still is in many respects. I am also realizing that I need to be cleansing my life in more than just the material aspect.
God is showing me so much through this whole experience. It's frustrating, but it is good.

Shalom!