fourth to freedom

(everything worn here is either vintage or thrifted)

   Happy birthday America! I hope all of my other U.S.A readers had a grand celebratory day yesterday for the Fourth of July. My neighborhood was exploding with fireworks, smells of bbqs, and patriotic colors were seen everywhere during the holiday. I am really so thankful to be living in the United States, and it's wonder to see others who appreciate it as well.

   I gathered with some friends at a park later in the afternoon for some grilling and fireworks to be shot off. This was my first Fourth of July spent at a public park, and there were crowds of other groups shooting off fireworks as well. Safe to say this was a well-spent holiday, but I am glad this comes once a year (fireworks can be a tad bit loud when you have class early the next morning). Keep up the days U.S.A. 

beneath the arches

(First tomato from my plant.) 

(everything worn here is either vintage or thrifted) 

   This Monday's been unexpectedly cool. The kind of cool that you expect in the spring, right before the warmth of summertime hits the air. I had my bangs copped earlier in the week, and I swear they grow an inch a week. The debate between growing out my bangs and keeping the trims up every week has been on my mind today. Along with the fact that I am giving up caffeine for a few days, which is rather hard for a daily coffee drinker. 

   I took a little drive in the afternoon to the Rosedale World War I Memorial, which I had never went to before. I try and discover new sites weekly, I being able to go somewhere new without actually leaving (not having the time, nor the extra cash to allow so). So, I am just going to enjoy little big city this summer. 

red apple stones

(skirt: diy, blouse/purse: thrifted, oxfords: nine west) 

   This week has almost come to a close, and it's safe to sat things are freeing up a tad bit more after my latest move (I am also completely in love with my new apartment, and will update more on that when I am finished making it a home). Fridays I have an art studies class for elementary school teachers, and today we took a field trip to the Nelson Atkins Museum. I tend to document much of this wonderful place, and that's because I never tire of visiting. 
   The Nelson, like most other museums, offers resources for educators to use inside of their classrooms. If I end up teaching in Kansas City, I am sure I will be in the education building much of the school year. We also toured around the museum  exploring art work for upcoming assignments, and browsed through the reference books in the library. Ah, the excitement of being a future educator was in full force today.

I was recently interviewed by Allison from "Okay, Allison!", check out the interview here. 

act naturally

(blouse/belt/shoes: thrifted, skirt: buffalo exchange, tights: target, lace shorts: american apparel) 

    The bustle of summer time changes is currently surrounding me. The weather has been sticky, rather hot, and  has made me spend most days in the shade or in the rooms with window units (also hints why my hair is all pulled back, it's insane what a difference that makes). My household is preparing for a move into a different area in the city, I quit my part-time job this week, and I am taking a giant test this weekend for school. *Deep breath*.

 I have also been baking quite a bit lately, which does not help my household being so heated and using an oven, and trying out many new recipes. Although many of which did not turn out as well as planned, I have discovered a few new ones I like and will be sharing too. Baking of one of those things that calms me, and I do not even have the desire to eat what I am making to want to prepare it. Readers, what have you been baking lately?