By the river

November

November. A new month has arrived, however, I feel as though it’s a new year.

I feel I have grown the most in 2014. My goals, my inner happiness, my relationships, my love for the world and others, has grown exponentially. Usually on Sunday nights I would lay in bed stressed about Monday morning, but as I sit here calmly, completely in the moment, I know I am no longer the person I used to be. I look forward to what is ahead of me, and I no longer look at my past with regret; only for guidance.

Is this what it means to grow older? If so, I am looking forward to all of my upcoming years. xx

abandoned

Successful travels

Today I traveled to Concan, TX to camp with my dearest friend. We spent our evening by the Frio River, listening to our favorite songs and then walking around campsites as the sun set over the hills. It was gorgeous, and once again I am learning that my days spent out doors bring me so much happiness.

xx

The gorgeous Big Bend

Big Bend was breathtaking. The drive to the National Park seemed like an illusion. The mountains were so high above the clouds, that they appeared to be vague, blue shadows in the sky.

Once we were inside Big Bend National Park, James and I went to the Chisos Basin to climb Emory Peak. The next day we ventured down the path that led us to Santa Elena Canyon, a view my dad said I had to witness. The canyon towered 1,500 feet above you and all you could do was stare in silence.

These photos don’t do Big Bend any justice. Without the emotions behind it, these are merely gorgeous photos and you can only just begin to enjoy the beauty. Nature, especially at this scale, must be experienced firsthand. xx

Invisibility

The set up was a white background, the attire was fairy tale-esque, the result was unplanned. These shots are all from one photo, merely cropped to perceive three different angles, three different stories. The light from the window made for the most magical lighting.

Late Friday post

My Friday through photos:

A delicious hibiscus sorbet from an authentic  Japanese restaurant. I can’t get over how gorgeous the color is.

Around 7 p.m. my friend and I enjoyed the sunset at my favorite park. I walked far into the grass to get away from the geese who had claimed territory on the path and came across a beautiful flower it all of it’s loneliness. 

Yet another flashtat weekend. This design is one of my favorites from the pack.  I have found that flash tattoos and summer are my favorite combination.

xx

 

 

Thursday morning inspiration

With Friday afternoon quickly approaching, my mentality is slowly switching to that beach life style. Lounging on the sand with the soothing sounds of waves in the background.

*All images are from Pinterest // www.pinterest.com/midnighthours

 

Playing catch up

Since I’ve been idle for a few months, I have so many photos that I never shared on here! Below are photos I took right after I graduated from college (Class of 2013!) and I had a ridiculous amount of free time to stage photo shoots in my guest bedroom. At times I do miss the freedom of waking up everyday with no responsibility, but I quickly faded into a life of bad television and too little cardio. If you’re home all day, how can you appreciate the euphoria of coming home after a long day?

A proper goodbye to winter

Although I never received any snow this winter, my aunt sent me these gorgeous photos of white snow blanketing over her backyard. As much as I’m drawn to it’s beauty, I cannot last an hour in the freezing cold.

Goodbye winter! Goodbye!