shirt: old navy // pullover: borrowed // pants/boots: forever 21
I've been making a lot of lists recently, to-do lists mostly, of all the things that constantly have to get done. Homework assignments, cleaning, laundry, projects. It seems like right when I'm done with everything on my list, I'm back to making another list of things to check off. That's not to say I don't like it. I was listening to my itunes playlist called "songs to photos," in which all the songs are ones I think would become great photos, and it made me really miss taking a creative photo on a regular basis. My to-do lists don't include anything creative that's not related to school. Perhaps I need to add a photoshoot into my list because I have a lot of great ideas but I just haven't set aside any time to do them.
With that in mind, I'm actually working on a big photo assignment this weekend, and of course by big, I mean I'm making it big. It's actually just a regular assignment, but I've yet again turned an assignment into a giant production complete with a full cast. This will have the most people I've ever shot creatively for one photo, so I'm really excited to be stretched a little bit. I'm also writing a fairly long story that goes along with the photo (since my novel is currently on hold due to technical difficulties), both of which I cannot wait to share with you!
Here's to everyone's to-do lists. I hope you add something really awesome to yours.
dress: asos // shirt: thrifted // leggings: forever 21 // shoes: target
A few days ago was the first sunny day in a while and everyone flocked outdoors. I personally thought I was going to die from the heat, but sitting outside in the shade being serenaded by people was really relaxing. Now of course it's been raining all day and I'm itching for some sun. I'm starting to become bored with my tights and leggings (gasp! I never thought I'd say that!) and I just want to wear shorts. Alas, I fear it will still be several more weeks before these legs see the light of day.
I've been photographing my outfits less and less, and I don't know if that's a good thing or not. It is certainly nice to not always have to make time to take pictures of myself, but then at the end of the day I feel so bad for not getting around to it. I always have to remind myself that it's okay to not blog about everything and it's okay if I miss a day in taking pictures of my outfit. I love blogging and taking photos for it, but man, I'm making it sound like work. Which (and I know I'm about to go off on a rabbit trail here), work shouldn't have such a negative connotation to it. I mean, were humans meant to laze around all day? I don't think so. We were meant to work! And work shouldn't be not fun (ignore that poor grammar, just roll with it). In my schoolwork specifically, I always try to make it the best that it can be as a kind of game between myself and my professor. If it's in a class I don't like or a class that's really hard, I try to do my best just to spite the thoughts that I won't do good on it, and if it's in a class I do like, then I try to see if I can outdo my expectations. The hardest part for me though is just finding the motivation to start!
What do you guys think about work? What gets you motivated? As always, I hope you have a great day!
one of my favorite spots on campus // drying some prints // skype/age of empires date with a cutie // wearing things Matt gave me // evidence of spring // showing off bare legs // cute dr. who themed valentine's day card // some finished artwork // first time playing (and winning) monopoly
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Weekly roundup (an effort to maintain my new years resolutions):
1. novel: I'm actually having some technical difficulties with this one as I can't open my external hard drive to get the files.
2. photos: have yet to do a second photo.
3. diy project: hopefully will be posted some time this week, so look out for that!
4. outfit photos: yep!
5. college street style: not this week.
6. book: halfway done with my first.
7. sketch: Yep! I did a lot of sketching yesterday.
Have an awesome week everyone!
