yesterdays strength has become todays weakness.

rainy day

today was aMAZing! the clouds rolled in and dropped a few little rain drops....

last night i slept with the window cracked and had the cool 40 degree weather blowing in on me all night. it was divine! so i slept in til ten.

....and laid in bed til twelve under the covers enjoying the cool breeze and cloudy sky through my blinds.

i contemplated....

then watched a little modern family and goofed around on the computer.

got half ready (meaning i did my make-up and put my basketball shorts back on) and then deeeeeeep cleaned. oh boy did it feel WONderful! i even dusted.....and organized all of my shoes.

let me tell you. i have too many of just about everything. but most specifically shoes and jewelry.

i organized my earring rack and it now looks like this....

there are multiple pairs of earrings where only one should reside.

have any suggestions on organization?

i have a hook right next to this full of my necklaces (they still get tangled). and that bowl right there full of bracelets and rings. i need something cute, small, and convenient. but am totally at a loss for ideas....

from there i got all dolled up and treated myself to a trip to bath and body works. this rainy weather has gotten me all excited. i now wash my hands with sweet cinnamon pumpkin. YUM! perfect clean treat to a perfect clean day.

i also made a purchase on this little gem. 6 whole dollars. and will match perfectly with my light brown boots this fall. SO excited....

i drove to meet my bestest friend des at kneaders (it was too cold and rainy to do a photo shoot) and actually thought in the car 'i'm kind of excited for winter. the warm coats, and hot apple cider....maybe even snow' ....ridiculous, huh? just last week i was having an anxiety attack over the whole thing. this goes to show how good of a mood i was in today.

we had awesome conversation, good laughs, and delicious cream of broccoli soup. great way to end a totally amazing day.

a few things.

i went for a drive on sunday.

i was a little grumpy that day. until driving up the dirt road i found a beautiful spot that made me yell to stop the car. and i finally got the perfect exposure on the shot i wanted...... and then i skipped up the hill back to my car. needless to say i was happy again.

today as i was putting a wedding dress back on a mannequin i thought to myself.....

wedding dresses just arent as special as they used to be. i've been jaded and its kind of a bummer. just the way i carry them isn't as special. i scroll through bridal blogs and name every dress that i recognize. its sad....and i just hope that when it comes to finding my own (which i have NO idea what it will look like..even though i see lots of options) it will still feel like a special dress.

speaking of special dresses...went to u of u homecoming this weekend. got all dolled up and out to a fancy restaurant for dinner. i felt special and real pretty. love to have a reason to dress up.

ive decided this fall i want to wear collared button up shirts. i've always loved the look of them but have never actually worn them. this year it will be done! worn with sweaters over the top and with rolled up sleeves....

oh that, and rain boots with long socks worn underneath with a skirt. i will be investing in a cute pair from target when i get paid this week.

pinterest inspires me.

recently ive been reminded how much i love to give little gifts/cards just because i love them. it makes me feel good. it makes them feel good. and its exciting. need to do that more often.

newest favorite show. new girl. freaking hilarious! love zooey deschanel.

going to take pictures with my favorite desiree tomorrow in the fall weather. love her....