in tall buildings

(dress: jcp, tote: Two Tickets, everything else is either vintage or thrifted) 

   This is the last official day of the summer season. I usually say "it's crazy how fast time passes by", but I honesty felt this summer was here for an extended amount of time. So many eventful experiences happened this past season; moving into our new apartment, finally sticking to a college to complete at, completing tests for school, exploring so many new places... it has been a hectic, but good season overall. 

   Today was an adventurous, but studious day for me. The morning I was completing an education major test, then the afternoon I was out and about the town. Going to Re-Run's Vintage Warehouse and Lucky Dog Vintage, exploring new parts of the West Bottoms, sipping on homemade soda at Little Freshie in the Westside, and browsing through the Utilitarian Workshop makes for a filled mid-day into nightfall adventure. I'd call that well-done weekend day.

bare bones and branches

(trying scones and cookies at the Cookie Jar Bakery.) 

(flats: h&m, everything else is vintage or thrifted) 

   Even with the 90 degree temperatures of this Thursday afternoon, I tried to imagine it was autumn. Although it was semi-hard with not being able to get my coffee warm or wear layers of any kind, some themed cookies and pumpkin items did the trick. I also took today to "de-stress" myself, watched some New Girl, read some old National Geographics, lit some fall smelling candles, drink the last of my homemade chai, and laughed at my cats getting scared by the rain that happened this evening. I believe this school semester will become less of a burden and more of an exciting time... I have officially decided to change my major to Middle School Language Arts. Change just happens to be my middle name, if you don't already know that. 

   With the want of cool chills and woolly scarves running through my veins  I made a my seasonal to-do list today for fall, which I will share with you after the "official" season of fall begins next week. I am hoping to complete a few of those items this weekend, because everyone knows this season brings the best festivals... and they seem to be happening every weekend from here on out. 

the floral dance

(searching through an estate sale) 

(dress: re-run's, socks: target, everything else is either vintage or thrifted) 

   There is hint of chill in the air that I love so dearly, all around Kansas City. I walked to meet a friend for coffee this morning wrapped in a sweater... it was one of those mornings where I didn't feel like bringing my phone or my camera to document anything, just to simply be and talk. We ended later up trying to find a museum we read about in Swope Park, got lost on back roads, and explored bits of Loose Park and the rose garden there instead. 

   I am a huge fan of estate sales, so naturally I managed to find one within walking distance I had to venture to today. The house was dark, so compressed with antiques and "stuff" it was hard to keep my balance. I am rather glad I braved my way through the entire three-story house, because I picked up a vintage camera and some clothing for one dollar. I an so excited to find some film and shoot with this new find.

thousand miles away

(a section in a local thrifting spot.) 

(top: forever 21, oxfords: nine west, everything else is either vintage or thrifted) 

   Events today had me thinking about the future. The future of a new school that I will be finishing my degree at, the future of my next year and student teaching, and the future idea I've always had about moving when I graduate. I've always imagined Austin, New Orleans, or Portland being my next destination in life.. but after days like today, it's hard for me to think about leaving so soon. I mean, how long will it take me to become a "local" in my new town? How will I be able to discover places like The Longview Ruins here, which took me years to uncover living in Kansas City. But, I suppose that is the whole point of living what you've always known, discovering the unknown. 

  Currently I'm looking forward to a weekend of studying and undecided plans. I am also currently awaiting fall, and to feel that first bit of "crisp" in the air. This might be one of my last falls in Kansas City, and my upcoming "to-do list" will involve many new adventures. Which I need to be making soon, and I love making it for this season.