this land is your land

(everything worn here is either vintage or thrifted) 

   When I stepped outside my apartment door today, I felt an overcome of steamy and hot summer air even in the early hours of the morning. Summer isn't gone yet. The Midwest always plays tricks like this. Although that didn't cut my adventures too short today. I just finished a weekend class and needed a little escape. My boyfriend and I gathered up a few things and headed out to Lakeside Nature Center and for the surrounding trails. 
Hiking along trails is one of those things I never really appreciated when I was younger. I always wanted a point-end destination; like a body of water or a specific sight. I've really come to enjoy the act of hiking, not the ending result.       The heat did catch up to us, so ending the afternoon at the farmer's market and gathering produce for dinner/the rest of the week was fine by me. I'm looking forward to wrapping up some homework and watching the latest episode of Breaking Bad at Screenland for the rest this Sunday.  

all the lilacs in ohio

(using my cinnamon infused sugar in some black tea, with my cutest mug.) 

(afternoon latte at Westport Coffee House.) 

(burritos from Cancun Fiesta Fresh for lunch.) 

(everything worn here is either vintage or thrifted) 

   Wildflowers are kind of my favorite flowers ever. They are those little details that make even the cold-weather loving souls become in love with summer. I went to a garden area and trail close to my apartment after class and other earns this afternoon, and I can't believe I haven't been all summer. The wood-chip trails were perfectly lined with the tallest and prettiest assortment of wildflowers, the views were so beautiful. Needless to say, I walked out with many bug bites, but even the little annoying ones on my feet were worth it. 

   I keep seeing pumpkin ale and pumpkin lattes pop up everywhere around the city, but I am forcing myself to wait until September before acting on fall things. I mean, it's still summer for awhile right? Even though I love the autumn flavors, I'm going to stick with my berries and topical items for now... but that doesn't mean I can't dress in brown fall tones.

down home girl

(everything worn here is either vintage or thrifted.) 

   Nothing stopped me yesterday from deciding to route on an impromptu hiking adventure a little past the Missouri state line. I was feeling spontaneous and braved the unwanted summer sun to explore around the Missouri River front and a few trails. Naturally, I put on a pair of old boots and packed my camera and we were off (and of course, a brightly colored sun hat). 

   I talked a lot with my best friend about how we both strive to be the people who can simply "get up and go" anywhere. Not caring about having our makeup completely flawless, nor knowing exactly where we are headed. I have been inhabited with school days of schedules that i forgot our past carefree summers together of non-stop adventuring, camping trips, and trail wandering.  Although we both have the busiest of lives now, I'm glad we take days like yesterday to keep that wanderlust spirit alive... even if we just travel to the next state over.

hold on magnolia

(loafers: cole haan, everything else either vintage or thrifted) 

   Don't you just love the thrill and excitement of discovering new places around your city? I took a solo drive to escape my household and summer school work and ended up at Kaw Point in Kansas. The view of downtown is unlike any other that I have seen of my hometown. I am thankful that when in times of pursuing thoughts of wanderlust, I can re-discover the little things. 

   I participated in an all-American past time, going out to the ball game this weekend. I honestly do not believe I have seen our hometown team, the Royals, win a game. Welp, maybe sometime, but there are always fireworks no matter the outcome. I am preparing for a move in the early of this week, and I am more than ready to unpack all of my items and get back to normal living. Until then, I will be selectively counting down hours.