here comes the sun.

I woke up this morning to grey clouds and cold wind. I was quite disappointed because my dear friend Doz and I decided to take our cameras down to our favorite spot in San Juan and shoot around. However when it came time for us to go, the sun decided to peek it's head out from behind the clouds and give us a beautiful day for photo-ing. Here are a few of my favorites

Photos by me.

Photos by Doz .

These are a few of my favorite things.

Well it is finals week at school and I am going crazy with stress, so in hope of staying sane and preventing a nervous break down, this post is dedicated to my favorite things that always puts me in a wonderful mood.

1. getting mail

2. tea with milk and sugar

3. making forts with best friends

4. cup of noodles

5. red balloons

6. the smell of old books

7. roman catholic candles

8. white christmas lights when its not christmas

9. sunflowers

10. vintage photos of happy people I have never met

And so we danced.

Last saturday night a group of friends traveled down to Balboa park, to take part in december nights. We laughed, we explored, we preformed our best dance moves to a country band, and we sang when we saw some fellow college friends on the street playing Christmas songs. We joined in and together all of us raised our voices and experienced a magical moment, and so we did what we did best and we danced.

pretty Nina.

A year ago today, My beautiful grandmother decided to go be with our beautiful creator. Nina was the most elegant, thoughtful, caring woman I have ever met. We love to tell stories of Nina and of the silly things she would say to make us laugh. Every time we were at their house in South Carolina, Nina would have the air conditioning pumping because she was always so hot. Because of this she kept lots and lots of blankets around and would always throw one on you if you were sitting on the couch. And even if you were not hungry, Nina would make you a sandwich just because she never wanted anyone to be unhappy. Last year as we all gathered around the living room looking at old pictures and sharing our favorite Nina stories, I was reminded of mine, the Thanksgiving where Nina watched a little to much 20/20 and in effort to stay current on what's going on in the world, she would strike up conversations with her grandkids about meth labs. Nina, you are my heart and I love and miss you. I can't wait to sing and dance with you when we meet again in heaven.

home is where the heart is.

I am currently anxiously waiting for the time to come for me to head home for a few days. Although I am loving my life here at school, a break is much needed just so I can do homework, take a bath in a actual bath tub, sleep for more then 6 hours in one session, and eat food that does not come from the caf. So on that note these are 10 things that makes my heart jump for home.

1. Seeing my family

2. Catching up on my magazines, and reality tv

3. Drinking coffee from JC bean

4. Spending time with old wonderful friends

5. Driving my sweet little tucson

6. Mom's pancakes

7. Going over to Meredith's and watching CSI

8. taking walks in the harbor

9. Laying in my sisters bed telling her what's going on in life

10. Spending the whole day in my jammies

Today I am missing.

These are my two best friends Alyx and Meredith. They are my heart.

Look how they shine for you

At 12 in the morning, we gathered down by the ocean to experience something truly magical. As 8 dear friends ventured down the dark cliffs, we came together to watch meteors shoot across the clear dark night. We huddled together under blankets, we listened to music, and we talked as if we have known each other for years. As our voices filled the air, I pointed out the fact that these meteors will not be returning to us for another 30 years. I started to think about where I will be in 30 years. Who will I be? Will my dreams be achieved? Will I be happy? As these thoughts filled my head, I stopped and realized that no matter what I will be like in 30 years when I watch the meteors return back, I will always have my memory of when 8 dear friends huddled together underneath the stars and watched something magical happen. Even though my life will change, I will always have sweet, beautiful, enchanting moments. And for now, that is all I need to know.

In the Mornin' Dee Dee

When I was young, I would wake up each morning run to my older sister and sing to her. The song she heard time after time was in the Mornin' Dee Dee. Know one knows where I learned it or how I gave my sister the name of Dee Dee since her name is Erin. But everyday Dee Dee heard this tune and everyday she patiently listened and loved me for my song. Together we have danced to the beatles, adventured in places unknown, laughed uncontrollably after singing I will always love you as loud as we can, and have supported each other when times get rough. Erin you are my best friend and I love you Dee Dee

And the tree was happy.

And after a long time

the boy came back again.

"I am sorry, Boy,"

said the tree," but I have nothing

left to give you -

My apples are gone."

"My teeth are too weak

for apples," said the boy.

"My branches are gone,"

said the tree. " You

cannot swing on them - "

"I am too old to swing

on branches," said the boy.

"My trunk is gone, " said the tree.

"You cannot climb - "

"I am too tired to climb" said the boy.

"I am sorry," sighed the tree.

"I wish that I could give you something....

but I have nothing left.

I am just an old stump.

I am sorry...."

"I don't need very much now," said the boy.

"just a quiet place to sit and rest.

I am very tired."

"Well," said the tree, straightening

herself up as much as she could,

"well, an old stump is good for sitting and resting

Come, Boy, sit down. Sit down and rest."

And the boy did.

And the tree was happy.

The giving tree by Shel Silverstein

turn that frown upside down.

Throughout the day everything kept going wrong. Woke up late, locked myself out of my dorm, a goodbye to a friend, just one thing after the next. I was about ready to call it a day and climb into bed and just wait for tomorrow. But as I was in the middle of my daily crisis, my dear friend Chelsea called me and decided to get me off campus. So I put my coat back on and jumped into her car. We ventured to Ocean Beach to the farmers market, and I fell in love. There was so many people, yummy food, art, and a girl playing the accordion .We bought some pumpkin bread, chocolate, lemonade, and colorful daisies, and like that my awful day went away.

Sweet lil merg.

I met sweet lil merg when we were freshman, out of complete awkwardness I asked her to eat lunch with me at our high school retreat ( I was new, and barely knew anyone) Merg accepted and together we feasted on gross camp hamburgers and had an uncomfortable lunch. However since that day way back in 2005 we have have shared a friendship that is like no other, and we have spent close to every second together. Meredith is one of the most dearest people in my life, and I am truly best to have her as my best friend. Meredith is my better half and no matter what the case is she is always there for me. I could not imagine life without her. She is the weirdest most funniest most beautiful person I know. So lil merg this one is for you. I know that you are going to be my best friend forever, and one day we are going to be old ladies who do to water aerobics in flowered caps and hit the slots in vegas. I love and miss you lady.

Yes.

Today I am loving

Cloudy days

99 cent sweatshirts

Getting the butterflies

Cup of noodles

Surprise presents in the mail from my sister

The leaves falling

Beirut

Sharing a pumpkin muffin with a good friend

Little moments.

It is the little moments in life that change can make a bad day great or a great day fantastic. In my case it was a text from an old friend who had a huge impact on my life. I love how these little moments come at the most perfect time, and just leave you smiling for the rest of the day. .

state of mind.

"It is well with my soul."

dear Autumn, I love you.

Today I had the most charming afternoon with my dear friend Christina. After having a yummy lunch in San Juan we decided to head down to the pumpkin patch to celebrate fall. Upon arrival we fell in love with all the different pumpkins. We had a wonderful time playing in the middle of the patch taking photos. However what we enjoyed the most was the fact christmas tree's were being grown right next door. being the troublesome two we are, we decided not to read the signs saying stay out and we ventured into the tall green christmas trees in the middle of october. Feeling like we were in Narnia, we laughed and have decided to celebrate Christmas a few months early. So with that I leave on this note. Merry Christmas to all.

Rollerskating is not complete without the chicken song.

6 girls dressed in 70's best skating the night away.

And what do I want?

" I can never read all the books I want; I can never be all the people I want and live all the lives I want. I can never train myself in all the skills I want. And what do I want? I want to live and feel all the shades,tones, and vibrations of mental and physical experience possible in life. And I am so horribly limited. "

- Sylvia Plath

Happy Monday.

Throughout today I have experienced true little acts of kindness. From a stranger opening the door, to pretty words from a friend, to others listening to a rough draft of a paper, to a a neighbor sharing a hammer. All around acts of kindness have been passed on to one another. And in a world broken and filled of hate, these little acts have more impact than one may think.

Pretty Pink Shoes.

I'm in love.

I'll follow the sun.

"For tomorrow may rain, so I'll follow the sun. "- The Beatles

Favorite things about Fall.

Today is October 1st. And in my mind that means it is the first official day of Fall, my favorite season. So to Celebrate here are my favorite things about fall.

Where the Wild Things are.

Scarfs.

Starbucks chai.

Pretty coats.

Playing in the leaves.

Rainboots

Pumpkins

All I need.

Good friends like these.

50 Years.

I want to be with someone who will take my hand look me in the eye and tell me your lovely dear and you will still be lovely in 50 years.

When I am 68 I want to be with some one who will take my hand look me in the eye and tell me your lovely dear and you still look as if it was 50 years ago.

Pretty things

Little Birds

may my heart always be open to little
birds who are the secrets of living
whatever they sing is better than to know
and if men should not hear them men are old

may my mind stroll about hungry
and fearless and thirsty and supple
and even if it’s sunday may i be wrong
for whenever men are right they are not young

and may myself do nothing usefully
and love yourself so more than truly
there’s never been quite such a fool who could fail
pulling all the sky over him with one smile

- may my heart always be open to little by e.e. cummings.

The way you make me feel

There is no better feeling than driving through a city listening to Michael Jackson's the way you make me feel, and being in a laughter filled car with three of your good friends. With the city lights radiating around us, I couldn't help to feel like I was on top of the world. How did I get so lucky to only be in college for a month, and to have found girlfriends like these? With the windows rolled down I let my hand flow through the crisp summer night. Turning back to the girls we all smiled and knew we were going to be friends for the rest of our lives. It was truly pure bliss.

Infinite

" And I swear in that moment we were INFINITE." - perks of being a wallflower

Raining Love

I'm obsessed.

Today is lovely

Tea.

New friend.

Library books.

Art projects.

Sunshine.

Blue-jean shorts.

Good day.

Good night.

Breathe

Note to self: Just Breathe

The Story

Once upon a time there was a college freshman. Scared and excited she decided to create a blog to record her journey. This blog would serve as a palette of creativity and thoughts. Even if no one was to read it, it is here and that's all that matters. This is the blog, I am the freshman.