the definitions of trinh

"When will you learn that there isn't a word for everything?" - The History of Love

What you are is a complicated girl with simple needs. You need your books and time to read, and you need a few friends and you need someone-not to take care of you, but to care for you. If you have all those things, you’ll always be alright.
Brian Morton, “Breakable You”  (via musingsinfemininity)

(Source: julie911)


How much does this cost? Day at the botanical gardens

How much does this cost? Day at the botanical gardens

first definition of the year.

Losing gets easier. Especially in the respect of gaining so much more. In December, I finally learned to let go of the heartaches caused by life and love. I was surprised to find instead of defeat, something deeper. Not a known word or definition. If I were to draw that line fine between happiness and acceptance, I would do it with my eyes closed. I taught myself to win but I am not always sure what the game is. Or if it is worth playing. I realized this approach has led to the quick rise and emotional fall of my state of mind. Like all empires, in the end, I do not have complete control of my feelings and experiences. What I can take away from the last year is self-reflection. What I can offer for this year, openness and vulnerability.

bravery…according to Merriam-Webster

: having or showing courage <a brave soldier> <a bravesmile>
or
: making a fine show : colorful <brave banners flying in the wind>
Haven’t decided yet.

She’s back.

Good News!

I’ve neglected blogging about my projects for months that now is the time to do something about it.

The dress project site is still under construction but updates will be posted this weekend. The same idea, a dress a month. Maybe I can start measuring this new year in dresses and I am curious where the patterns of dresses (and life) will take me.  I am excited to share this part of my life again and I hope I will produce a lot of “good stuff”.

Things A Woman Should Know About Style

1. Brush my hair (in some cultures, it is considered to be a medicinal remedy)
2. Read one article from the newspaper, gossip column, or magazine
3. Listen to one song from a band/artist you never heard of/fell out of touch with
4. Sing out loud (especially in the car)
5. Put whipped cream in your coffee
6. Think of one thing you are thankful for
7. Sit down and have a proper breakfast
8. Change up one thing in how you do your makeup, hair, clothes
9. Don’t afraid to show a little skin (cleavage, legs, and even your back)
10. Take your vitamins
11. Handwrite your name somewhere ( a napkin, in your planner, on a post-it)
12. Set out to accomplish cooking one full meal from scratch
13. Always carry a book with you
14. Take at least one photo with your camera or phone
15. Laugh and smile
16. Stretch
17. Call your parents
18. Write everyday in your blog
19. Take a walk
20. Plan mini and big trips
21. Be thankful for your friends and health
22. Return stuff, a borrowed book/dvd is far better than a monetary fine
23. Sit and do nothing for 5 minutes
24. Drink beer or wine with dinner
25. Organize your belongings
26. Be creative in how you approach things
Also, it’s important to recognize when things are not good for you:
1. If you don’t find passion in what you are doing, don’t do it anymore
2. Sometimes taking a step back is better than being in control
3. Patience is a virtue (and I am not just saying that because I am job hunting)

Great song and band and video!

Sometimes there are moments you want to stay forever

musingsinfemininity:

Freja for Free People. 

I love how feminine & demure she looks in these.

Are we still pioneers when the playing field is unforgiving and unimaginative?

Or thank the stars for granting us exactly what we wanted, an adventure for our minds to fathom and for our hearts to break.

snow week. epic playlists and festivities

snow week.

epic playlists and festivities