Just sharing some photos that have been snoozing in my camera for a while.
October, you are awesome.

keeping cozy.

There's supposed to be a huge snow storm tomorrow. We're expecting anything between 2-6 inches of snow. For North Carolina, anything above an inch is a big deal. I've been staying warm, drinking lots of hot chocolate and tea. (The hot chocolate pictured is actually ganache-based drinking chocolate from French Broad, and it is so divine.)

I've also been fighting a cold for the past couple of weeks, so I've been trying really hard lately to balance taking things easy and getting plenty of stuff done. This semester so far has been all about that similar sort of balance between work and play. I'm hopeful I can flex this balancing muscle and learn how to cultivate balance every day of my life from here on out.

denim and cotton.

I bought this bowl this past Tuesday at the annual UNCA Art Department Bowl Sale at The Hop. Basically, you buy a handmade bowl and get free ice cream. Samm and I looked through every single bowl, and I picked this one up right away. I held on to it with the intentions of getting more than one but couldn't find another that spoke to me the way this one did (partly because Samm snatched 4 of the gorgeous bowls before I could. ;)). But let me tell ya, I am in love with this bowl. I love love love the colors. Something about indigo blue contrasted against white speaks to my heart. I love the shape and the texture of the ridges. I love the exposed clay at the base. I love the simplicity of it. I love the fact that it's handmade and it supports my school. I got a scoop of chocolate orange ice cream in a sugar cone and as always, it was awesome. I love The Hop. 

This week was hectic but I survived. I'm ready to spend the next couple of days catching up and getting myself prepared for the final week of classes which is so swiftly approaching.

I think I've finally landed on New Media as my major, but this is, of course, subject to change.

I have a roommate basically picked out for when Samm leaves. It's awesome because although I know that Shai is a really cool girl who isn't some psychopath I've never met, I don't know much else about her. I'm excited to have the opportunity to get close to someone completely new and it's a college experience I don't want to miss out on.

Everything that I have been stressing out over is just working itself out and I'm realizing that I am going to be okay. It sounds weird, but I'm getting back into the flow of myself. I kinda lost who I was for a while and I feel like I'm getting her back.

Lately, I've been making a conscious effort to get more exercise and watch what I eat, and I'm trying to consume more books, movies, and music. Just little things that make me feel good.

Asheville is starting to feel more and more like home each day I wake up here, and it feels wonderful.

october lately.

Eating at 12 Bones. This place is famous because apparently the president eats here when he's in town. It's kinda touristy but the food is worth it. So good.

Playing with Thomas at Lonnie's house. He belongs to Kyle's girlfriend and he is an absolute trip.

Buying this little guy at Target for 2 bucks. White pumpkins are my favorite.

Painting my nails for Halloween! It's really rough this close up, I know. But it still makes me happy.

Putting aside all my Halloween related media for easy access.

Getting ready to leave for the Sigma Nu Halloween Party. Olivia and Shai are our adopted hallmates.