Can't Help It Sometimes...

My best friend Samantha said to me before I left for New York, 

"just don't go up there and change." 

I laughed it off thinking... I don't think I am going to, it is only 10 weeks. 

 

Now as I look back on how fast those 10 weeks flew by all I can think is how much I have changed. I would like to think for the better.

People can't control change, just about as much as we can try and change the weather. We grow, we die, we learn, we adapt... if it were me saying it... and it is my blog... I would say that change is in a humans nature. We are adapters. 

When I came to New York it took me a while to really realize where I was. My confidence, believe it or not, was low enough that I couldn't believe that I had made it here to this amazing city. Now when I look in the mirror I can look at myself with pride and humility. Yes, I am proud of myself and I don't see that as a negative thing. Yes, I am a humble because God has blessed me in ways I never thought I would ever deserve. Months ago I never would have believed I would be here. 

Before I didn't believe I could achieve my dreams, now I believe with all my heart that if I continue to work hard... my dreams are only an arm stretch away. 

Before I didn't think I was "up-to-parr", now when I look in the mirror I see a confident young woman who feels good about herself. Who is going to be the best person she can... learn from her mistakes... and when I fall down I will pick myself up and move on.

Before I wore jeans and T-shirts never thinking I could pull off the skirts, dresses, or heels... Now, the sidewalks of New York City have become my runway! 

Yes... people do change, but I hope the change that has happen with me is for the better. 

Because before...I knew I had friends and family that loved me... but now I love myself...and in turn my love for my family and friends has grown even more. I have loved them since the very beginning... and will continue to love them until the very end.

So when I come back to Texas I am going to have to let my best friend down... because I have changed.

 

Love Always & Forever,

Outfit of the Day - Summer Breeze

Little something something :)

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Outfit of the Day - Gray

Gray Ralph Lauren dress from TJ Max. First time I got to wear it! Yay!

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Outfit of the Day - Church & Theatre

H&M dress, toms shoes

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Outfit of the Day - Love Fridays

 

My LOVE top again, paired with jeggings and black wedges :)

Lower East Side Adventure

I'm happy to say I have made some amazing friends while here in NYC. Katrina, who is interning at 2 dance companies here in New York (I know right, frickin' awesome!), and myself love to go on our adventures to find the extremely cheap or free entertainment. She calls it "extreme couponing", I can't help but laugh.

We recently took a subway to the Lower East Side to catch a street performance. The sky promised rain but since it didn't hit yet we hoped for the best and continued on. On our way we stopped at this adorable little coffee shop called, "Think Coffee". How can you just NOT stop there? Katrina got this cappuccino and they did something amazing with the foam <3

Everywhere we turned there was something unique and fun about this neighborhood. I immediately stopped in my tracks when I came across this little garden and wall that was literally right next to it. Katrina was amazingly patient as I clicked away.

 

Finally we made it to the street where they were having the performances. It began to drizzle a little but nothing to pull you inside to seek shelter. The dancers had just began to get into their places to start. It was a very interesting performance. Very modern and "funky" as Katrina put it. More like a story being told through this interpretive dance.

Then right as the next set of artist were to begin the heavens opened and the rain began to fall. I have to say, getting used to all this rain up here has been a little strange. Coming from Texas I am used to the dry 100+ degree heat. On more than one occasion I have had to grab a jacket because I was, yep, "COLD!". Which is very weird to say in the middle of June.

We took shelter inside the theatre to use the RR and roam around for a bit before we decided to just face the rain and explore.

There was one street lined with the sweetest little boutiques. Dusty Buttons and Pink Olive were just 2 of the several we stopped in to visit. Just look at how cute they are!

I could have died when I saw all these old school cameras, and then I did DIE when she told me that these on the shelf actually work! Unfortunately they were a little out of my budget, but there were still nice to admire.

You have to love Vintage <3

I think I could rock this look, don't you think?

"I have found getting lost in New York is one of my favorite past times. "

Stumbling across little boutiques, shops, and spots like these are what make New York, New York. There is always a hidden park, vintage shop, or perfect little coffee shop you can visit to submerge yourself in. I literally melt when I walk into a new place and breathe in the unfamiliar air. It consumes you and overpowers you in all the good ways. It is like a little accomplishment every time you find a new undiscovered trinket. 

It is as though it has just been sitting there, waiting for you to find it... and in all places, New York City.

xoxo

Outfit of the Day - Denim & Stripes

AE dress, Aeropostale Jean jacket, Toms wedges, belt unknown :)

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Outfit of the Day - Not so Sunny Day

Little bit rainy today but the jacket kept me warm!

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Outfit of the Day - Off to the Museum

White blouse: H&M, White Tooth necklace and earrings: H&M, Bag: Books-A-Million, Jeggings: Khols, Flats: Old Navy (?)

I was wearing brown slacks for work but once I got off I changed into jeans for the museum trip.

Outfit of the Day - First Day of Work

Outfit from TJ Max!

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Outfits of the Day - Sunday

Above: Church outfit - Top from TJ Max, Slacks from TJ Max, Toms Wedges, and Necklace from LOFT

Above: Everyday Out & About - Tank from Target, Vest from Old Navy, Capris from American Eagle, necklace from Khols, and flats from Khols

Outfit of the Day!

Love one-shoulder top, denim hot pants, yellow stone wash TOMS!

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