Things you do for photography class.

Blogging can be very deceiving.  Some pictures in blogs appear to be glamorous when the moment itself is the furthest thing from glamour.  An example of that is that picture above.  It looks like I'm having a peaceful, relaxing moment just enjoying the tire swing.  In real world (not blog world), if this picture was taken from the opposite angle, it would show that there was a big fat "Why in the world did I do this" expression on my face.


Oh yeah, kind of like this one..

How in the world do kids ride on tire swings these days? Better question, how did I survive elementary school? This one minute ride just about killed me.

As of late.

1. Sewing class got a little crazy.  Taking measurements was taken to a whole new level when our teacher made us change into tights and leotards.. welcome to college sewing. Of course we had to act like ballerinas.

2. Kilee and Tessa danced at the Mr. USU pageant and they did an amazing job. I love watching dance. Definitely should have been a dancer..

3. Once again I tried to like tea (peach tea this time), and once again I hated it.  I don't know why I always try, but I do.  It just seems so fitting for an art student to be drinking a tea with fancy fruits floating around in it.  I just have to face the fact I have the taste buds of an eight year old.

4.  Halloween shopping already.  Favorite. Holiday. EVER.

5.  Shoulder cramp at Chili's with the roommates. If you thought a shoulder cramp was impossible, I am living proof that it is indeed very, very possible.  Oh, and that blue tint on the top of my hair, that was from the homecoming chalk dance from the night before.. Got lots of stares.

The breakdown of a stumble.

Shirt: Forever 21

Necklace: Target

Pants: H&M

Shoes: Target

Purse: Coach

You know those awkward stumbles you do while wearing heels or wedges.  That little trip that you know is bound to happen at least once that day.  That scary few seconds where after you look around laughing to see if anyone saw you, and no one did, so you end up laughing by yourself. (Then you look around to see if anyone saw you laughing by yourself.)  Okay, well we've all been there.

Lucky for you readers I captured the anatomy of a stumble on camera.  I am going to break this down into the four basic phases we all go through.

1. Distraction.  Oh hi foot that is pointed directly up to the sky with your heel digging into the uneven grass. Yes, this is will cause some turbulance and yes, this will affect your pride in the next few minutes.
2. Pure panic.  That moment you realize you could be down down, and going down hard.  That moment you look for something.. in fact anything to grab to help you stay on your feet.
3. The lunge.  Okay yes, you caught yourself from your body full-on hitting the floor, but you still look like a fool.
4. Playin' it cool.  The forced laughter kicks in and the search begins for any eyes that make contact with yours.  The realization that you are all by yourself laughing also kicks in.

Fake Glasses

Shirt: H&M

Necklace: Urban Outfitters

Pants: Forever 21

Shoes: Steve Madden

Purse: Coach

Since high school, I have had fake glasses slowly collecting dust, just waiting to be worn.  I think I try them on with every outfit I ever wear, but I never have the you-know-what's to.  So today is the big day, it's those glasses' big debt.  Here it is.

And football season has begun.

Ahh, football season again.  Football and basketball are my favorite seasons for one main purpose: The Scotsman, which is possibly the best fight song on this earth.  I swear, only in Logan would you be dying of heat one half, and freezing to death with full body chills the second half.  All that was worth it to see the Aggies come out with a W on their first game, and to have an excuse to wear my new game day shirt with that fancy new logo.

Love Locks & Goodbyes

My last day in New Orleans.  We spotted a secret spot, and with our decorated lock, we locked it on a fence.  We then took the key, and threw it in the river.  Far in the river, where it could never be found.  It was the most peaceful feeling in the world.  It felt like we were the only two people there, and every sound just disappeared.  It was just me, Ty, and the river.  And it was the best feeling in the world.

Two years down, and two more to go with this whole long distance thing.  Leaving him is always hard, but this time, instead of total sadness, I had a tiny glimpse of happiness in my heart.  Because this is the start of another year, and we will then be a year closer to being done with all of this.  It makes me so happy that the end seems within reach.

Audubon Zoo

A full day at the zoo is some hard work.  I was waddling at the end of it, but I loved every minute of it. The zoo was amazing, and I now want an orangutan as a pet.  They have so much fun, and they are such show offs - posing for pictures and all.

Oh, and hurricane Isaac is trudging through there right now.  Let's hope Isaac behaves himself as much as a hurricane possible could.