Looking Over Fences

 Dress: BCBG (Old) // Shoes: Kate Spade // Hat: Unknown

Isn't life alot like looking over fences and wishing for something you can't have? I've always wanted to be a writer but I have a long ways to go. But I am determined to be one, so move over Stephanie Meyers! I wish I could say that about J.K. Rowling but I think she will always be queen.

So, I can never get enough of white houses and white dresses. These are two things that remain constant hankerings of mine.When I become a best-seller author, I am going to live in a grand white house with a wrap around porch (like this Rockefeller winter estate behind me) and I'm going to have a massive walk-in closet filled with white dresses! I think these two things are enough of an incentive for me. But for now, I will have to make do with looking over fences. I sure hope you are having a wonderful week!

It's a Boho Kind of Day

I was probably the best dressed girl on this little hike we did today. And I don't mean that to give myself a compliment. While everyone one else was dressed appropriately in work out gear, I stood out like a sore thumb and wore this dress all in the name of blogging. Oh the things I do for blogging, it is endless. But despite being overdressed for places and hikes, I actually enjoy blogging, like alot. It gets me out and about, exploring with my camera, otherwise I would be curled up on the couch with a book to my nose. I hope you have a wonderful weekend! Micah and I have the itch to go somewhere this weekend but we aren't sure where. Guess we will see what the weekend has in store for us =)

Dress: Free People
 

Breaking Rules

One fashion rule that has stuck with me since, I don't know, since I first picked up a fashion magazine, is to not wear white after Labor day. Not that I stick to this rule but honestly by Labor day, I am already in fall mode and don't really buy summer stuff anymore. An exception to this is if there's a killer deal (just today I snatched up some Hudson shorts for $10, I just couldn't turn turn that down!)
So, there's alot of things that have kept me busy if you're wondering if I fell through a rabit hole or something. I have been MIA in all media sites actually, such as Facebook and Instagram, but not Pinterest(oh no, I can never give up Pinterest). Shortly after the Virgin Islands, we went to Texas to visit famiy which I will share some pics of our litte safari from that trip. Also, I have been reading alot (6 books in 1 week would qualify for alot, at least I think so) oh and I caught the nesting bug and have been redoing things in the house like Pinterest has gotten ahold of my soul. Throw in too that I've also been working on getting certified for medical transcription editing, oh and did I mention I am writing a book? Writing is my first love beyond blogging, photography, or any of that (despite that I'm terrible at grammar and punctuation. Don't judge me). Writing is my favorite thing to do and it feels right when I do it. Have you ever felt that about something? I am always itching to do it and I have been putting it in the back burner for too long. I'm working on a young adult series and I've got a long ways to go. For you nosy book worms, I will keep you posted if I want to start a blog or something. I hope your week is wonderful!

Part 2: The US Virgin Islands

There were alot of really neat ruins on St.John. I was really impressed by the sturdiness and quality of some of these buildings even though they are several hundred years old! I wish buildings were built to last like that these days. There were also plenty of hikes there but we only had time to do one which was the Reef Bay Trail. We chose this one because we thought there was going to be a neat waterfall but to our disappointment the waterfall was waterless perhaps because there hasn't been enough rain. But it was all worth it even for free mangos! We came across a mango tree and mangos were falling all over the place. The other neat thing about this hike is there were petroglyphs at the waterfall site. In the end, this hike was worth all the huffing and puffing up and down the steep hills!

By the dried up waterfalls on Reef Bay Trail (St.John).

Me and my obsession with trees and being barefoot in photos...

The petroglyphs.

This mango was especially delicious because it had just fallen off the tree!

Fallen tree or standing tree, I love them all!

This was the fattest hermit crab I have ever seen.

Neat looking spider.

The trail that leads to the waterfalls and petroglyphs.

Some more ruins off the trail.

Ruins that were off the road. 

White dress by Anthro and currently on sale!

Explore with Me

I have my husband's curious nature to thank for these lovely pics. These may be my all time favorite artsy portraits! All because I stepped out of the comfort zone (into the danger zone) of an abandoned building. My husband was exploring the grounds of these antique, dilapidated stables. He was going all over the place, into the shadowy rooms and hallways, not intimidated with what he would come across. I stayed where I felt safe: where it was bright and sunny and the roofs didn't look like it was going to cave in. But then Micah called from within the structure somewhere, and urged me to see a neat spot for photos! Of course, that's always an incentive for me to overcome my fears. So, I went into this eerie building with mysterious lighting, and Micah was right. It did make for some dreamy, yet mysterious effects in photos. I hope you have a wonderful week!

Dress (current): Free people, clutch: Hype

Wearing a Halo

I worked hard to earn this halo! It took me a grueling half an hour's work and 11 bobby pins. All that hard work and Micah didn't even like it. I aways have some new obsession and this week it's braids and updos lately. Maybe because my hair is getting Polynesian length long again and the options of styles are "lengthy". I'm gonna do a post some time this week on braids and put up a few tutorials of some neat braids.

I sure hope your Sunday went as well as mine! Sunday is my favorite day of the week. Church is always fantastic and we usually take a yummy little nap afterwards! It is also a very relaxing day around the house because the only plan we really make for Sunday is to go to church. I love the feeling of not having any time constraints. We just lounge around the couch watching shows or movies. We sometimes take a little walk or take photos for my blog before dinner. Another perk for this day, and this one is more for Micah, is that I usually do my best cooking on Sundays because I have more time to prepare. So, our favorite meals are usually saved for Sundays.