I've frolicked through approximately 1,456 days of summer in my life so far...and tomorrow it will be 1,457 days of summer. So many memories, some that I hold tight to and others I do my best to forget, experiences, friendships, relationships, events, words, and thoughts are wrapped into those 1,456 days. With all that time of just summer alone, I feel like there should be more lessons learned and things to remember for me. That looking back over all those days of sheer nothingness and loveliness, more alone time for thinking than I get during all of the school year, I should have a bit more figured out. But, no, I don't. I'm left wondering still for the summer days that remain of this year, and then likely on to next summer...a cycle of wondering.
{warning: picture overload}
But I think right now I'm okay with roller-coaster emotions, second-guessing myself, undefinable thoughts, not being able to figure out all my problems, and just living life in whatever way it comes. Sometimes I realize that I just need to let go and not worry about what I know or don't know yet. This summer so far has been amazing, and I can't believe it's already August. Really, I have learned so much about myself this summer...not anything that will really fix the problems I have or encounter, but things that define who I am. My personality. My feelings. My fears. My heart. Me. It's been like a journey of self exploration.
I don't usually wear my hair up unless it's dirty, haha, so that can tell you a little something about my hair in these photos. I felt so sweet and girly in this outfit! I adore these shorts, blouse, shoes, and bows. ♥
xo
Maria Elyse
blouse: old navy
shorts: gap {old}
belt: vintage
shoes: target
briefcase: my parents' backgammon case, haha
bows: h&m
cameo ring: target