The weather has been very cool these past few weeks, give or take a few unexpected scorching hot days. Fall is my favorite season, don't get me wrong. BUT it is sad to see all my summer favorites go...the "cherrio onesy" I bought from clothes optional at the start of summer...the two red Liz Clairborne dresses I bought thrifting in July. Although, who am I trying to kid? Chances are these items will be around all year. I can just picture myself wearing my lavender onesy with tights in the thick of February and looking crazy. Oh well. I'm used to getting the whole "what is she wearing?" look from countless strangers on the street every day. What's a few more months? :)
Lots of transitions are happening right now...the weather, Merryweather, and my own life as well. Nate started school at Loyola last week so he's busy busy busy! Its hard not being able to see my best friend whenever I want, but I'm happy that he's engaging in something he deems meaningful. Its important. And granted, even though we don't see each other every day we are always checking in via text or phone conversation...and we always have our one or two days a week of solid Nate & Crystal time. yays.
Whenever the weather changes, I find myself in a period of reflection. I reevaluate my own life and look at what I'm doing, where I'm going, where I want to go, and if I'm happy with the choices I have made up to this point. The summer felt like it lasted so long this year. I moved back from Texas in February but I don't remember the cold weather. When I look back, it just feels like one long summer. Its weird. Anyway, I'm starting to think I really want to do something with this vintage obsession I have immersed myself in over the past months. I don't quite know how, but it truly is a passion of mine and one of the only things I get stupid excited about lately. Its also been inspiring me to start random art projects in my apartment when I have down time. Right now, I'm making a collage of hearts made from paper bags and pasting them in a pattern all over my wall above my desk. Photography means more to me now as well. When I look at a picture now, I think more about it rather than seeing it simply for its literal meaning. I'm constantly inspired all the time now. I need to figure out what to do with it. I need a solid outlet apart from Merryweather and weird crafts in my apartment. We'll see what takes shape as the seasons change.
Until then, goodbye summer. I'll see you next year.
xxx, Crystal
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