Bobbing for {Russet} Apples

Humm te tumm...it's been quite the week...getting into the rhythm of another year and season! Dear Jessica has been suffering acutely from Caribou-Drive-In-Backache Syndrome, and I have been constantly and agonizingly inflicted with More-Homework-Than-Fits-My-Schedule-itis. Next week should be better, however, and thus contain more consistent blog posts *moment of embarrassment*

That said, my other and lovely roommate Caitlin and I managed to squeak in a trip to the nearby mall today. When (finally!) an H&M opens in your neighborhood--well, it's an event worth spending your measly two hours of weekend freedom on :) Plus I had a little birthday money, so I replaced my favourite dress (succumbed to a terrible rip last year) with this fall's revamp...*follow this blog and you'll see it soon*

Speaking of this fall, this season's selection at H&M is absolutely fabulous, just let me tell you! Jess, Caitlin, and I--who definitely have varying styles--all fell head over heels for a little russet number. Picture a long-sleeve, silky-soft light-weight sweater with the perfect crew-neck cut and (very British) soft, brown leather elbow patches. To top it all off, said elbow patches were top-stitched. Heaven. *Read those last sentences and tell me you've ever such a highly-concentrated hyphenated vocabulary*

Besides the little russet number, we found some darling ruched-sleeved shirts, big pocket swing skirts, a ballet pink cardigan and some leopard print. In the end, we restrained ourselves (college student budget). But you can see Jess' new skirt in today's outfit pics :D

<3 Cambria

How Adorable...Matching :)

Well, I don't have good pictures of this...the sun-glare on the camera display screen made it hard to see picture quality when we took the shots. Buuuuut in theory they were great photos--especially next to this darling little wrought-iron door! Jess and I didn't INTEND to wear matching clothes today, but we look rather similar :D

We just chilled at a coffee shop (drinking bottomless iced tea) and watched all the "interesting" styles go past...Let me tell you, liberal private colleges make for the best fashion! There is just a demographic of super artsy, chic, retro people who love talking philosophy and world relief while sipping soy lattes and eating goat cheese scones :) Sometime I ought to post creeper pics!!!

Where is your favourite place to people watch?

<3 Cambria

Sunday...Yes. Sunday.

Well this post finds me in a rather blue mood :( I am currently missing my darling Jessica VERY MUCH...it's really sinking in that she's not my official roommate for the semester. I keep thinking about our outfit convos in the morning, catching meals together during the week, and having homework time and bed chats before falling asleep. Oooooooh it's just not as much fun blogging from two separate computers in two separate rooms in two very separate houses!!!

Anywho, enough from me...who have YOU been missing lately and why?

<3 Cambria
{p.s. One great thing...these earrings!!! I've been dying to wear them and just adore their fun vintage style...girl can't go wrong with pearls, esp for $3}

Before she gets to saying goodbye...

My goodness, Cambria has been on the ball with updating! She's putting me to shame!
So, how about a list?
Here goes!

Top 10 Things Jessica Adores.

1. When friends become like family...


The girls...Kileen, Caitlin, Cambria, and I...
We become more and more like sisters each day! Oh, the joys of living together! The support and love from these ladies is unbelievable and I can't wait to know them in 60 years... :)
Note: I could never put up pictures of all my lovely friends... Perhaps someday I will post a collage of them. Seriously though, I love getting to know people one on one and having "intentional" conversations with them....I love my frieeennnnds!!

2. Theater Arts.
According to my parents, I was born dramatically...and the rest is history. I have never known a time without theater...and I don't plan to. There is something so wonderful and special about the whole process of putting together a show, that is very near and dear to my heart. I love musicals for their dance numbers, singing, cheese ball factor, and their happy endings...Past musical credits include: Oklahoma (2x), Footloose (2x), West Side Story, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream coat, Seussical, Grease, Bye Bye Birdie, to name a few...
As much as I enjoy musicals, I also adore a good straight play... Was recently in the one acts, Fools and The Camberley Triangle....
The first picture is from the musical Oklahoma that I performed in last summer...gotta love that hat and dress, right?
The second is from the one act, Fools.






3. Antique books and luggage
I love, love, love, walking around antique shops and finding old and interesting things. I always get caught up in the stories that these old items have to tell, so much better than anything from IKEA or Target!




4. Grand ave

This is one of my favorite hang out spots... It's this avenue downtown that has a ton of adorable old houses, shops, cafes, restaurants, etc, etc. It's a prime people watching spot because it attracts everybody and anybody...not to mention the interesting fashion one will encounter!
One day, I will have an apartment and be able to ride a darling bike (with a basket!) up and down and thoroughly enjoy life... :)


5. beautiful things in nature (sunsets,stars,lakes,trees)
pretttty self explanatory.



I could sit outside, by a lake, or watching a sunset, or stargazing, or underneath a tree...for hours. I am in awe of my Creator and His beauty! I could go on, and on, and on... but, I will refrain. :)

6. Children
I want to be an elementary school teacher when I grow up...it kinda comes with the job. :)
I love how sweet, innocent, curious, loving, mischievous, adventurous, and darling children are...mmm. So great. :)
Oh, and also...I love swinging.


7.swing dancing


You've heard me go on and on about this before...I love swing dancing. Well, really any kind of dancing, but swing dancing in particular. The couple dance clubs we have in the area are so much fun! One place in particular has live jazz music, an awesome venue, and it makes one feel as though they have hopped in a time machine and ended up in the Roaring 20s. I love it... :)

8. music
Yup. I love it. My iTunes has the craziest variety and I am constantly on the lookout for new stuff... :)


9.Trying out new coffee shops.
Kileen and I both work for Caribou Coffee and one day we decided we were really of sick of going to hang out at the same place we worked.Lucky for us we live in an area that is STOCK full of coffee shops. Hidden gems just waiting for us to stumble upon them. So, we created an extensive and ongoing list of new shops for us to try out, and once we tried one out, we log it in a journal along with a critique, and decide whether it is worth a repeat visit. We started this last year and have had a blast so far! I have a feeling we will be doing this for a looong time...which makes it even more fun! :)


10. Thrifting!
I know, I know...EVERYONE loves thrifting these days! Or, so it seems. Yet, I still enjoy finding that "perfect condition" Banana Republic skirt hidden in a pile of less than desirable clothing... or what have you. It's the thrill of finding something so great, for such a small price! It's addicting!

Anyways... whew! That was fun! Thanks again Jen!

First Day of School...Farewell, Freedom

Soooooooooo...I'm currently in a state of complete syllabi shock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I had only three of my five courses today and I already feel like I have a full load. How in the name of my darling Betsy am I ever going to manage a thesis class and exegetical Bible course on top of these three??? Not to mention family, friends, boyfriend, and job...I fear for my life. Well, that may be an exaggeration. But in all seriousness, I'm just a wee bit frightened I'll misplace my sanity somewhere along the line ;)

On the up side, all my classes are fabulous...with all my favourite professors and all my favourite subjects! I'm taking a class that explores worldviews/philosophies and how they relate to your life...and a class on Ancient Near-Eastern history...and a poetry writing course (first ever!). Not to mention writing my thesis paper and digging into the book of Matthew...all of which are quite intriguing to this literary/historical/philosophical mind <3

Anywho...we should also get a few weeks of good outfit pics before winter hits. Since our school used to be a Catholic boys' school and monastery, the architecture and landscaping is impeccable!!! Sooooo prepare for a round of delightful background :)

<3 Cambria

Last Day of Freedom Before Last Year of School

AUGUST SKY

like orange marmalade
tonight’s sunset spreads across the sky

as the sun,
like a pool of melting butter
rich and oily warm
oozes toward the crusty brown edge of the horizon,

and the slender candied clouds,
like flecks of orange peel
with sugared edges, catch the last daylight

before the deep blue tongue of darkness
licks
the last sticky sweetness away, not leaving even a taste.