Owl Obsession

I have an owl obsession. If you are a friend of mine, then you know this. Pretty sure that if I were gifted jewelry, pillows, art... anything that has an owl on it - I'd be in love. There is something so unique, mysterious, and old about them - I feel as though they are one of those creatures that is more or less underrated and forgotten. Owls are creatures of the night and in many cases have been deemed as creatures with psychic powers. I've read that many spiritual traditions of Native Americans believe the owl to represent vision, insight, and wisdom. For some reason, I feel that if I came across an actual owl, he/she would somehow know exactly what I was thinking - it's the eyes; they pierce right through you.

Anyways, I found some adorable owl pieces, that I would totally purchase if I had a new room to decorate, but I don't... sad face. (Although, I'm really considering the print!)

Available at Urban Outfitters

Available at Urban Outfitters

Available on Etsy.com

Stud Earrings Available at ShopBop

 

 

Available at Barney's New York

xoxo

Haunting Memories

I'm pretty sure every single person experiences those certain days when you somehow step outside your body and look at your life from a bird's eye view. Most times, these outer-body experiences are when you are feeling a little down and out about yourself or let's say having a quarter-life crisis of some sort. I find it incredibly peculiar that on these days, I hear music I used to listen to when I was a teenager and thought I had some kind of tortured soul (whether it be crying over a guy or fighting with friends... teenage woes - cry me a river, blah blah blah).

Even though I believe my life is pretty awesome right now, the rainy and dark weather seems to be putting a damper on my mood and dragging my mind into the sadness gutter; it's forcing me to feel the need to slow down and scrutinize/criticize my life plan in all aspects. I know that once I escape this day and this mood, I will be completely back to normal and loving life. However, every single song that pops up on my IPod's shuffle is from either late 90s or early 00s (is that how we abbreviate the 2000s? hah); music that I used to blast in my bedroom when I was upset. Hearing these songs again makes me remember the situations I was in when I would have them on constant replay. Taking my mind and heart back to middle and high school is so crazy. I feel like I tried so hard to forget a lot of the stupid things in order to focus on my present life and my future, that I just blocked a lot of emotions.

Suddenly, I find myself questioning certain relationships and friendships that I seem to have let go of in order to move on. It's weird, but I think at this age, I know who and what is good for me. I know that I cut off certain ties with people in order to be a happier version of myself. I think you have to leave some people behind for you to be able to truly prosper and to be open to new people, friendships, and relationships - I truly do believe that. But still, there comes those times when you wish you still had some type of relationship with certain people so that you could check up on them and see how they are doing, because at one point in your life you did really care about them and their well-being. You just have to remember that you ended a relationship or friendship for a reason; you have to remind yourself that you have moved on and you have changed and you have done it for the better.

I am very blessed to have the people in my life right now and I do not think I would be the same person without these people. I just think it is so crazy how old music or smells or something insignificant, can bring back a rush of memories of basically a different life with different people. It really makes you realize how much you have grown and evolved into the person you are today. I hope you like it.

You either completely understand what I just said, or you think I am crazy and that's fine - just a ramble.

xoxo

Fly Solo

In ancient times, boys and girls were considered adults at the young age of 13. They were directed to go hunt and kill their own dinner or marry an older man and start a family. This wasn't strange to anyone; this was just tradition. It was the way things were done; there was no argument. However, nowadays, when can a child be considered an adult? Do they have to purchase their own home? Their own car? Get married? Get a job? The law says that a child becomes an adult at the age of 18. On the other hand, certain religions still believe young teenagers should be considered adults. So really, how are we to know when we become adults?

I may not phrase this right, but whether a child receives "permission" to be an individual or not differs in every family. There are certain parents who raise a child to know how to take care of themselves because they need to know how to be an independent person to survive and the parents understand that their child will one day be without them; they are preparing their child to live life. There are also parents who coddle their children and never let them stray far from home base. In these two instances, I'm talking about how parents raise their children to be an adult, but what about the child. Shouldn't the child decide when he/she is ready to be an adult and make decisions? Obviously, children make mistakes and are not always right, but a lot of the time, I find that younger people are the ones who remind me the value of life; they make it simple again. Many parents believe that just because they are old, they are wise or maybe wiser; that is not always the case. Times change; people evolve. I believe that today more than ever, children are forced to enter adulthood at a younger age than our parents. There is so much corruption in the world today that it is difficult to steer clear of it. So what can we do? We have to teach people younger than us how to deal with it on their own; make them know what is right and what is wrong based on their instincts. Therefore parents need to accept the fact that their children are ultimately going to be considered an adult at some point... so what if it is earlier than expected?

Parents... let your children fly solo for a little while; let them experience the life you experienced and they will be forever grateful for it.

Youngsters... fight for that freedom or you'll regret it.


xoxo

Masquerade

My teenage years involved many different skin regimens because sadly I was not one of the lucky few who was blessed with baby-smooth skin. I pretty much have tried every single type of acne treatment in my life and I had to take it to the extreme to clear up my skin (oral medication... boo.) Anyways, now that I am a couple years into my twenties (when acne is generally supposed to go away - thank God for me, it did... finally a lucky one?), I am still incredibly crazy and diligent about taking care of my skin. Excluding the obvious facial washes (morning + night), I like to occasionally use an absorbing masque. For the longest time, I used some rare masque I found at a small boutique... to be honest, I don't even know the name of the product I was using. So I have been in the market for a new one and my friend recommended Clinique's Turnaround Instant Facial Masque. Most likely I will try this some time in my life - perhaps when I am uber rich, but can we check out the price?! I refuse to pay anything over $25 for a facial product.

In this economy and as a recent student, I cannot afford to be tossing out $50-$70 on a face masque; it is just not smart. So my mission: this weekend, I plan on hitting up some drugstores and scouring the shelves for SOMETHING that will fill my masquerading needs and I will provide you with my findings asap :)

If you have some suggestions out there, PLEASE let me know.

xoxo

Warning - Get help.

I've been slacking on my tweeting lately, but I was just catching up on some quick headlines and @ENewsNow just informed me of Lindsay Lohan's upcoming 90 (consecutive) day jail sentencing. Watching this video of Lohan crying about her punishment really irks me for the reason that SHE WAS WARNED. How many times can a person be warned that they will go to jail and face punishment if they do not fix and/or control their behavior. She had every opportunity in the world not to screw up. She claims she tried to balance work etc., but even if I were a starlet, I would get help. Even if I did not want the help, I would do it for the sole reason NOT to go to jail. People have the potential to be incredibly stupid and let this be a lesson that even famous people will be punished. I hope other young stars realize they are not invincible when it comes to the law.

Watch this and let me know if you agree with my rant.