I've been traveling to and from the Matsu Valley the past few days, and I forgot how beautiful it is out there. I'm thinking of going back today to take pictures! It's about an hour and a half drive, but so worth it. I love taking pictures in the good ol' backyard but as the weather warms up I think it'll be fun to explore more "exotic" locations.
The sun has finally come out to stay, for a bit at least. Our house is kind of like a greenhouse, it heats up really fast when the sun hits it. It makes it feel like summer! Plus, the snow is almost all gone. Of course, for now the grass is nasty, matted, brown and littered with all the dog poop that was stuck in the snow all winter. It's finally supposed to get up into the 50's, though, this weekend! I need to get my bike all tuned up and my tires inflated. I'm vowing to bike all the time this summer.
I've been thinking more and more about the Brave journey as I've been looking for the right one. It's strange to think about living on my own again, much less living on my own rambling around in a 35 year old motorhome. I've lived on my own before, but having been at home again for almost a year I feel like I've gotten "soft". I'm trying to mentally prep myself for being alone on the road. It's hard to envision being out there, just going. I keep closing my eyes and pretending that I'm going for miles and miles. Pulling into camp at the end of the day. Will the silence be overwhelming? Will I be lonely? Will I be scared? Part of me thinks that that is why I'm going. I want to feel self-sufficient. All I've ever wanted is to know I can make it on my own, with no one holding my hand, no safety net, no training wheels.
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I love this outit!! You look amazing, as usual!
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I love the floral pencil skirt, don't see to many of those. Great location, it is really beautiful.
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Love the floral skirt!
And I know that taking the chance and going on that Brave will be such an adventure. I hope you will still blog, so you can take us all along for the ride!
-Juliette WhereForArtThouRomeo
You can do it! I know the feeling. When I was a merchandiser, I moved out to open a new store. It was a new state, a new apartment, and I did not know ANYone. I had to leave behind my bf (now husband), family and friends. It was terrifying but exhilarating. I love knowing that I can survive on my own! You will, too, of course.
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wow, so your outfit is like, really cool :) and i think you are so brave to plan such a journey for yourself in a motorhome, and of course you'll be lonely at times, and desperate, but think of the amazing freedom and adventure, and the feeling that you are achieving something very worthy! It sounds very exciting and clearly requires lots of preparation, but going for it is the first step, you'll have a GREAT time!
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Great post my dear, I wonder too if i can live by myself..being scared is what worries me, so does silence.
But you'll feel so empowered when you do it! I went to Finland by myself for 5 weeks and I was terribly homesick but i feel like now i can handle anything, :)
vicki xo
woah it is not even 50 yet and you aren't wearing tights!? you're a brave girl with a fabulous sense of style
yes, your winnebago trip leads to a lot of tough questions, but I think just the fact you're aware of them means that you are destined for success. sure it will be hard, and yes, it will get lonely, but I think you can do this and you need to do this.
I love the skirt of you, it's so fab.
You sounds like you're pretty heart-set on the Winnebago trip, but some of your brain is gettin' in the way :] The hardest thing to do is just follow your dreams; something will come.
I read my blogs on Google Reader, so I don't really comment on blogs. Today, however, I had to click over to tell you this outfit is *flawless*.
You are definitely brave with those bare legs!!
I so get where you're coming from, and I'm sure you'll be ok on your own. I'm living by myself for the first time, and now I'm afraid to go back to living with someone! It's funny how these things work. It's just what you're used to I guess.
I was so scared of the silence here at the beginning. I have found the internet to be so helpful, lotsa great ppl on here. So hopefully you can continue to blog. I'll be here for ya!
I'm sure you and your camera will meet lotsa fantastic ppl along the way! :)
Great outfit! And great words. I know completely how you feel. I have lived on my own for a few years, but I built a network of friends that were like family and my family was but a few hours away.
Earlier this year, I moved to a new state where I didn't know anyone (except for my bf, who is gone out-of-state 90% of the time for work). It's taken a few months, but I've started to build a new safety net of friends. And it's exhilarating to explore a new city and find my niche in it. I'm sure this trip will be one of the best experiences of your life!
Love how you mixed patterns here! I'm also really jealous of your hair--it's so pretty!
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I love this outfit, you look adorable! I am glad that it is getting warmer by you, it is kinda getting there by me.
I am excited for you with the Brave trip, you seem like someone who can tackle anything, I am really excited to see your trip documented!
Its scary to think about, I'm sure... but I have total faith in you that you can do this!
And I absolutely love the outfit today. So pretty.
What gorgeous hair you have!
You are a brave and adventurous girl! Good for you!
I love the way you mixed patterns here! Very inspirational (especially since I'm a fellow redhead trying to wear more patterns!).
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there's a brave for sale in my little town in athens, alabama. of course...that's a bit far from alaska...
You really & truly inspire me. If anything but just for my own selfish reasons, please do this winebago trip so I can see you do this and hopefully get the guts to live my life the way I want to.
traveling holds such an all-knowing mirror up to your life and self, especially when you travel alone. but for every case of homesickness, motion-sickness, bad directions, empty gas tanks, lost passports, etc... there will also be a moment of mind-blowing peace that you can only find when surrounded by a completely new and wonderful place. you're such a strong lady, i know a trip like this will only add to that strength!
PS your outfit is so gorgeous!
I say go for it! It'll be a new experience. I bet you'll learn a lot from it if you go, and regret it if you don't. I love your outfit as usual. That skirt is so cute and I loooove keds! By the way, I am loving your hair. I think you should definitely think about keeping it this color for a while...
great look! comfy and casual, love the floral skirt
Am in loooove with this outfit!!
I have also been back living with my parents again for a year...I really to get back out and venture on my own!
Super duper cute! I just saw it on your Twitter!
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my favorite part of this outfit would have to be the floral pencil skirt. suuppper cute!
i still can't believe it snowed in your town...during spring! so crazy. well, i guess you DO live in Alaska. but still, no one should have to deal with snow during the springtime...unless you love it, of course! :)
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I have so much adoration for you. Every time you write about your trip with the Brave, I'm like, "This girl is incredible." You're going to have such an adventure & I feel lucky that you're going to share some of it with us!
Also, this dress is perfect. So lovely.
You look so pretty! This is a lovely skirt!
I would totally feel the same about the thought of being lonely or scared on the road. That's what happens when you think too much I guess, I'm a thinker, too. But I THINK (haha there it is again) that you should hold on to this dream! I've been dreaming about doing so much stuff the past years and never made it when there was a chance to and now I regret some of the missed chances. So I say don't let the worries decide ;)
cute spring oufit, blue looks gorgeous on you! love your blog (and your hair!) xoxox, natalya
Love the outfit, very summery!
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Adorable outfit !
Oooooooooooh I love your mixing prints plus the overall blue palette. Very soothing. :)
I adore this hair color on you so much!! maybe it's just cause I have red hair =)
that skirt rocks!
This is such a great outfit! I really love that floral pencil skirt!
I think it's great that you're planing this journey you really want to take. It might be scary at first, but it could be a real growing experience for you. I think you just need to decide if you'll really regret not going.
the skirt is fantastic and, as always, your pairings are flawless.
You look so lovely and gosh, I really love your hair!
I think your adventure sounds amazing and you're right, you are really gonna have to force yourself to be self-sufficient. I think that's part of the appeal though, plus I bet it'll be the experience of a lifetime! Kinda like how some people hitchhike through Europe...only your gonna be doing it in America in a winnebago!
I'm sure you can do it. Adventures are fun!
Those pictures are beautiful. Lovely outfit!
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love the dress --
i'm sure you'll be able to do it =) go for it! sounds amazing
but i know what you mean about living at home and going soft.... i moved home for only like, 4 months this past fall and miss it more than i ever thought i would, hehe
You will do it and it will be the best adventure you have ever been on. The feeling you get when you push out of your comfort zone and travel and learn is incredible! Believe me, I know. I am an Aussie living in Vancouver and I moved without knowing anyone. Hold on tight and never look back!
I don't think I have ever commented before, but I wanted to say that I really like this outfit and also that your makeup video from the other day was really hilarious, I watched it until the end and not even for the makeup, although that was good too.
Also re: adventure, half the battle is getting started, right? I'm sure you'll have an incredible time.
You look smashing!
Great blog, and I love your hair and the way you write.
Keep up the good work.
I'll definitely follow your blog.
XX Emma
this outfit and today's (plaid wetseal shirt) are two of my favorites of yours. beautiful colors and patterns and I love how they work with your new hair color!
I feel the same way a lot of the time. I want to just go and be out there on my own, just to feel it. I don't want to disregard the people in my life, I just want to be alone and see what being alone is like.
This skirt is so pretty! Love it.
That's so weird to think that places in the world still have snow on them, when it's practically summer where I am.
you look super super gorgeous.
Love the floral combo. Such a great ouftit and your hair is looking FIERCE girl.
♥Sarah
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