packing is hard.

Sooo, ummmm, I leave for school in 2 days? And I just started packing? And my parents are only giving me 3 bags? No, I don't know where all my clothing is going to go either. This should probably tell me something about the size of my wardrobe? But I'm going to ignore that something. Instead, I'll show you the clothing mountain: 

Oh, and all the jewelry I have to go through. Note: we aren't even looking at my jewelry box here. Just all the jewelry strewn across the top of my dresser. Yes I know, problems. Where is this all going to go in my dorm room, you ask? I honestly don't know...

james perse tshirt

charlotte russe shorts

old navy cuff

minnetonka moccasins

Note: Today is one of those days where I apparently don't smile in any photos. Mostly because I looked really unattractive in all smiling photos. Also note: apparently I'm giving lots of notes in this post. Regardless, isn't my new bracelet sparkly?! I'm kind of in love (see detail shot below), despite it kind of getting in the way of me packing - which happens to be my general gripe with bracelets, but whatever, I'm over that now. Oh, and can we also note how happy I am to have a pair of brown moccasins again? Seriously. Missed them so much.

Funny story about this shirt. It being so oversized and everything, there is no bending over while wearing it. Unless you want to flash everyone your leopard-print bra? I for one really don't. As you can see, we are getting close in this photo. But not quite. And, you can almost see, even though I cut off the top of my head, I'm smiling. Wait, how many commas did I just use in that sentence? Wow. I'm not even going to delete that, it's such a good example of my grammar issues! Clearly packing is putting me off on some weird tangents, so I'm just going to be done typing now!

Oh, and one other note. We have a bit of a problem here. Apparently no one who signed up for my giveaway actually feels like receiving free stuff? Awkward. So, new rule: first person (who actually signed up for the giveaway while it was still open) to comment on this post gets the prize! And if no one does, then I guess I'll just keep it? I know, that seems like a bit of a cop out, but what to do? As I said, awkward. That's all. Have a lovely night :)

busy day

I know. What? A busy day for me, the unemployed college student? I mean I suppose it wasn't that busy, but it felt like I actually had something to do for most of the day, which was something new. Anyways, here are some self-timer photos, as there is no one in the house to take photos for me (no one skilled and/or willing that is - Aunt Lori and my mom weren't really up for it)

gap tank

old navy button down

 old navy shorts

vintage necklace

Yes, I'm wearing this necklace again. I know, I wear it too much, it's just too perfect with everything! If I need something easy to spruce up a basic outfit, toss it on and voila! Well, even if you are all getting tired of it, I'm sure my Grandma Linda is happy to see it's been getting lots of use since she sent it to me.

So we walked up to J.Crew today to take advantage of their 30% off sale items (if you haven't already I'd suggest you take advantage of it - it's 30% in-store and online, and they have pretty good stuff) despite the drizzling rain. Here are photos of 3 out of the 4 items I bought (apparently my camera didn't like the picture of the 4th item? I swear I took a photo of it, but when it came to upload time it wasn't there. And I'm just too lazy to go up a flight of stairs to take another photo). Anyways, it was a grey and white striped sweater, very cute.

Don't worry, I don't normally keep my knits on hangers, this was just for the purpose of taking a photo without actually having it on my body, as I have no photographer...

I think this is my favorite new piece. It's a sort of greenish-grey and made of silk, and has the cutest little gold buttons! Gotta love J.Crew's sale

So besides the afternoon run to J.Crew (and Chipotle, as I hadn't eaten in approximately 6 hours) I spent the early afternoon at Como Zoo having my volunteer orientation for the Cafesjian's Carousel! It's this old refurbished carousel that used to be at the Minnesota State Fair until the 1980's I believe, when they were going to auction it off for parts. Instead, a non-profit was formed to save the carousel, and it moved around for awhile until it settled in this little pavilion in Como Zoo, where it's open spring through fall and run totally by volunteers. So, since I can't get a paying job for the summer, I thought I'd spend some time running a carousel! Today I got to learn about the different tasks the volunteers perform, and practiced walking on a moving carousel (very reminiscent of walking on the metro in D.C, so I didn't do too bad if I say so myself). Later this week I get to shadow someone for a shift, then I'm on my own! And I get a cute little tshirt :) 

Ok, I'm off to hang out with some friends for the evening, looks like it might even be done raining for the day (is that possible??). Hope you had a lovely Tuesday!