Batonga 30 Day Dress Challenge: Day Fifteen

the dress: as dress // cardigan: forever 21 // belt: thrifted // shoes: diy






I GRADUATE TODAY!!!

I wore this outfit to the grandparents' lunch at my school, and other than that I haven't done much. I painted these shoes (there will be a diy post about them in a few days) to wear for the actual graduation ceremony, but then I caved and bought some fun heels for the reception. I didn't want to take any chances walking across that stage, so it's flats for me!

Ack, I'M SO EXCITED I CAN'T EVEN CONTAIN MYSELF! There have already been many tears today and there will definitely be many more. And now it's just a waiting game until it's a reasonable time for me to put on my graduation dress and depart ... wish me luck!

I hope you all have a fantastic day, and please continue to spread awareness and donate to the Batonga Foundation, which supports girls education in Africa. You guys are the best!

Batonga 30 Day Dress Challenge: Day Fourteen

+ Matt's Graduation Party!



the dress: as shirt // skirt: thrifted // shirt/belt: mother's closet



(also day 135 in my 365 project)




Today has been such an exciting day! It started off with me getting my nails done with one of my friends (something that I haven't done in years), running around getting last minute things ready for graduation (I bought those shoes I posted on instagram ... aaaww yeeah!), and ended it with going to Matt's graduation party!




I still can hardly believe we're graduating TOMORROW. I'm trying to find the words to describe it, and really nothing comes to mind. I'm just excited and nervous and can't seem to grasp that twelve years of schooling are almost over and I'm about to head off on a brand new adventure.





One thing that I can get used to is all the graduation celebrations! Matt's party was fun, with yummy Alaskan barbecue and mac and cheese and other deliciousness. It was even warm enough to eat outside! The sun was so bright and the water was probably above freezing. Matt and I talked about how two years ago I would NOT have said it was warm outside. Crazy to think that two years ago today my family took the two week long road trip through the United States and Canada to get to Alaska. I wouldn't trade this crazy adventure for anything.





Isn't the necklace that Matt's mom got me for graduation just the cutest?





That was taken at 10:30pm, and as I was driving home the sunset made all the snow on the mountains glow pink. It was the most beautiful thing and I was sad it's illegal to take photos while driving. But we gotta keep all our focus looking out for crazy moose crossing the highway (a couple days ago I almost died because of those stinkers).

All in all, it was a fantastic day. And TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY!! I'm waking up bright and early and won't be done till late at night. Eek! I'm so excited!

And tomorrow marks the halfway point for the Batonga Dress Challenge! So if you've been enjoying the different looks I've been coming up with for this dress, you should donate to support girls education in Africa. Every little bit helps!

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day 134

Today was spent sleeping, driving around, and working on things for graduation.

This is a sneak peak of a future diy post. I didn't really take any other photos today, but that's quite alright.

Batonga 30 Day Dress Challenge: Day Thirteen

the dress: as skirt // shirt: mother's closet // button down: boyfriend // tights: walmart // shoes: thrifted + diy



Happy Sunday and Mother's Day everyone! Today has been such a lazy day that ended up being really productive. After waking up early to make breakfast for my mom and grandma and taking some photos for church, I went home and took a four hour nap. Seriously, what is wrong with me? I think I'm catching up on all my missed sleep from school.




But after my cat nap (with a cat actually cuddling next to me) I started working on the first diy project of the summer! If you follow me on instagram (@impulsings) you'll kind of know what it is. ;) My hands are still stained with spray paint but that's okay because that means I'm happy.

I've noticed that I am extra happy when I'm productive. If I'm sitting around being bored, I get more depressed and feel worthless. But if I'm doing things and creating art and going out and being active, then I am the happiest person in the world. Right now I feel spectacular and I plan to keep it that way.



Also, these photos were taken by my little sister, so thank you, Moriah!

As always, I'm wearing this dress for 30 days to raise money for girls to receive a full education in Africa.

Donate today!