Some Green Hippie Chick

Tuesday, July 7th, 2015

Iced coffee: a sign of a summer well-lived. Vanilla iced coffee is my summertime favorite, because, unlike my usual hot black coffee, I can chug it when I’m sleepy and coax myself into a natural, overly-caffeinated state of well being. Just one of the many things that makes summer my season of choice. GUYS I GOT A JOB AS A WAITRESS. I’m not really sure why. My parents have always told me that everyone should work as a server at least once. It’s a far cry from my jobs as a dance teacher, phlebotomist, and writer. It’s just a bit lonely in this town, I suppose. I’m not one to be on the lonely side, but I don’t do much here besides read and attend to my blog, writing, and business. If I don’t stay busy, I lose my mind and think of how much I want to be cuddled and spoon-fed ice cream. It just made sense. I’ve isolated myself from the world so well lately that I actually really love working with people. I love waitressing, honestly. It’s nice to do things and talk to those traveling through my small town, but I am beyond excited to get back to wearing monogrammed scrubs, drawing blood and selling retail in Lawrence. Writing as well, obviously.

I really am happy in my hometown for now, though. It’s great to spend a bit of time with my family and cats. It’s nice to have the time to rescue birds and kittens. It’s nice to have dates to look forward to — going to warped tour, visiting my friends, and finally moving in with them. I like these moments and the ones I have to look forward to. I am in love with this and the world around me. I get to know myself a tiny bit more everyday, and that’s all I’ve ever wanted.

Nothing says “love” quite like iced coffee and bright color schemes. I was so excited to work with Hippie Chick Boutique! Don’t you just love the name of Ariele’s Boutique? I came across the name and KNEW I had to work with her. I am obsessed with the flowiness of the pieces the boutique carries. I am slowly starting to enjoy the aesthetics of pants again. Achingly, painfully slowly. I really like the whole flowy on top, tight on bottom, and chunky heel combination. It’s such an easy way to get a 70’s feel in a super modern way and start incorporating pants back into my life after a year of only feeling like myself in skirts and dresses. The texture of this top just makes my heart happy, as well. Something about it just feels so clean and complete.