I've started to realize I'm in a funk when I don't feel like taking outfit pictures. The last couple days I haven't wanted to take pictures. I've just felt kinda strange and slightly morose, but yesterday things started to change and I'm in a much better mood now. I finally got my hands on a temporary parking permit, (so I won't get any tickets for my little Brave being on campus), I completed the 3rd and 4th layers on my print, took the Brave to get a check up, and mailed a couple Brave totes (only one left to mail!). So productive!
Behind my old college is 40 acres of vacant land where most people go for walks or runs, but I never spent much time back there while I went to school. Since I have Little Bit with me, the Back 40 is a perfect place to take her for walks! Whitworth is crawling with squirrels, they're almost as common as pinecones! Lucky for Little Bit, because she goes absolutely nuts when squirrels are near. If I even say the word "squirrel" she goes insane. We have to use code and call them, "S-Q's", haha!
The weather in Spokane has been simply amazing. It's been in the 80's all week, clear skies, so hot! It's kind of stumped me as to outfits! Even summers in Alaska don't get up to the mid 80's, so I can still layer at home, but now that I'm heading south and into warmer climates, I'm having to figure out how to dress for the heat! I'm sure most of you don't consider the 80's to be that hot, especially when temperatures near triple digits in the summer for some places, but this Alaskan girl is used to mild 60 degree weather!
I've been boondocking in Spokane because after paying rent for so long in this city, I refuse to spend another cent on housing here. Haha, silly perhaps. I spent a night at Walmart and a night parked in front of my old apartment building, and who knows where the next nights will be!
Yesterday I went to Jiffy Lube to get all the fluids checked on and to make sure everything was tight and good to go. The Jiffy Lube dudes were amazing! They gave me a huge break on the cost of the work, and were so incredible supportive and excited about my trip. They all wanted to hop on with me and go where the wind blows. It was really awesome, and I'm so thankful for them.
While the Brave was getting some TLC, LB and I went over to Starbucks to kill time, and boy was she so popular. Everyone wanted to say hi to her! She's kind of standoffish when it comes to strangers. She's not super friendly initially, but she's a nice dog once she knows you! Unfortunately for everyone who wants to pet her, she growls at them and shies away. Oh well!
I actually went to college with the girl who made my drink at Starbucks, and it turns out she reads my blog! Crazy! I always wondered if people I knew in high school or college read my blog. I guess I know at least one of my old classmates is a reader!
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Got my tote yesterday! love it! and thanks for the little extra surprise!
Im living vicariously through your trip!
Shy
I love these photos, especially the back 40. I hope you get out of your funk soon.
Seriously, you are living the life. It sounds so incredibly cool to be camping out in your RV around your college town! Thanks for sharing the stories about the people you've met -- it's cool to read about people's reactions to your trip and blog.
Wow Libby,
you are back in spokane and printing. how wonderful.
I was just thinking about trying to find a studio here in Heidelberg, Germany. I just moved here. I need to start printing again. I'm feeling deprived...
have wonderful times.
say hi to scott for me.
anna
Oh wow! I love these Photos. The dress is beautiful. I'm so jealous because you're getting items courtesy of spotted moth! Lucky you! :)
xx, Alice from bells and whistles.
wow. so wonderful. I really love the necklace
it's so awesome that you got to take little bit with you! must be nice to have a companion and pups do attract people (whenever we bring my dog to the local coffeehouse people obsess over him. If not enough people pay attention to him he gets upset haha)
Wow, I love that bicycle necklace! So cute! :D xx
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I love these photos such a cool area. Happy to hear your feeling better now. I wish I could go on an adventure like you. I'm so jealous!
But I love reading about your trip!!
xoxo, jaz
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so fabulous. great dress and shoes. cute necklace.
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looks like you found another great photo spot! I love your quirky outfits, that necklace is so fun
Sounds like you and LB are having a great time so far and seeing such beautiful places <3
Take care xoxo
HI!
You trip sounds so wonderful...I would love to take off on my own for awhile and explore the country.
Anyway, just wanted to say I got the tote yesterday and it is great. My 11 year old daughter opened up the package and couldn't gush enough, the print is better that we imagined. She has now made it hers! You are amazing....keep enjoying the journey!
Lori
I love this dress, so simple and elegant! XOXO, Natalya
Oh, I love this dress! It will be so versatile for every season! & Hearing about your adventures are so fun.. I think we are all living vicariously through you! Livin the dream!
Great photos - it's such a pretty spot!
I got my tote in the mail yesterday - thanks! It looks great! I love the little hair bow too, so cute. I am actually putting it (the tote) to great use today carrying around my books that I will be bringing back to the library.
that dress is adorable!
that necklace is to die for!
love the outfit - so cute and simple. and i haven't mentioned this yet but i think it's great that you managed to bring your entire wardrobe on the trip! so many wardrobe possibilities :)
i would be kinda scared to just park in front of a walmart (especially in America) and just sleep there! I hope you're okay and be sure to stay safe!!
p.s this is random but I love reading all the comments you receive on your posts.. people are so interesting! :)
so i can't believe i just discovered your blog. i wish i would have found it sooner!
you are so adorable and unique.
xx
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It's been in the 80s here lately, and its great! Summer in West Texas is brutal, like 110 degrees. Eek! I may have to start summering in Alaska!
These photos are gorgeous. I love the setting. I hope your life on the road has been as great as you hoped it would be! I love the color of your dress by the way. So simple but great. And that's so funny that you ran into your old friend from high school-- what a coincidence.
This is my favorite photo sesh you've done in a while! I love the grass, sun, your hair, your skirt.. you look great.
My pugs go nuts when I say "squirrels" too! It's so hilarious. It does not matter what time of day or where they are. They wanna eat 'em.
xx
Michal
Um, that last photo with you and LB is just adorable. What a beautiful, beautiful location! I can't believe even "on the road" you still manage to find these surreal surroundings. So gorgeous, you're breath-taking too girl! Love love the outfit! And yes 80 degrees IS HOT! Haha, enjoy it for awhile, here in the Midwest it nearly melted us with how hot it got!!
Sending you constant good vibes for your trip...so glad you've come across so many wonderful, helpful people! You are blessed, girl :) Hope you spent the night somewhere fun/safe!! hehe
Great photos! Still following you on this awesome journey you're on. 80 degrees is considered a cold front down here in South Texas. Haha! But I understand. I was freezing in mid-60s when I was up there this summer. :P That's because I'm a Texas girl acclamated to Texas weather!
:o)Sarah
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