An Update (of Sorts)

So I realize it's been quite a while since I last posted anything on here, and I apologize for that. I've been doing my best to get back into the swing of things with school, like actually attending all of my classes and doing a ton of reading, along with going to the gym and having a social life, etc. so it's taken me a while to find a balance with everything. However I have been working on a few ideas for posts, which I think you guys are going to love and I'm really excited to share them with you all very soon!

 

That being said, I've also been thinking lately that I might want to take this blog in a little bit of a different direction. I have lots of fun making posts about clothes and various things like that, but I think it would also be really fun to make more posts about books, or music, or just general happenings. I toyed with the idea of making another blog, but since I'm finding it difficult enough to keep up with this blog and everything else in my life, I think I'm going to combine the two. So be on the lookout for some new kinds of posts!

 

Yep, that's basically it. I just wanted to let you all know that I am not dead, and I am not abandoning this blog, things just got a little busy there for a while. Let me know what kind of posts you would like to see here in the future in the comments below, and I will be updating this blog very shortly!

 

Love,

 

Caro

Traveling

 

 

This Monday, I leave California to go back to Scotland

for school. Its a little sad, because I have to go back early for a test, but I plan on making the most of it once the test is done and doing some traveling!

 

I've been flying on planes for most of my life, but in the last year or so I've started getting increasingly nervous on flights. To keep calm, I listen to music and I do my best to be asleep when the plane takes off - I've found that if I'm not aware that the plane is actually departing from the ground, I'm a lot less nervous for the flight. Which is good when your flight lasts 8+ hours.

 

Also, I wanted to make a quick apology for the fact that I've been making a few less posts lately, and that will likely continue for a little while. I'll be traveling and adjusting myself back to Scotland, and then moving into my flat and cramming for my test until August 14th. But after that, I should be up and running, even if I do some more traveling.



What's On My Desk

I do my best to keep my desk at Uni relatively clean - it does get covered in texbooks and papers a lot, but I make sure that my desk is a space to work, not to toss clothes like the rest of my room. I have at least one notebook, one binder, and one folder for each of my classes, which I like to color-coordinate (it just makes it a little more fun). I have a few computer games, about four total, which I'm really excited about because until about a week ago I had one, so now I have The Sims 3, Assassin's Creed 1 & 2, Scribblenauts Unlimited, and Civilization 5. I absolutely recommend them, they're so much fun. I'm boring though and I don't have any sims expansion packs. Other than school things, and things that are necessary like pencils, and staplers, I have a cute photo frame of pictures of my best friend and I, and she has a matching one with her at Uni. And of course, a jumble of cords and wires.

So yeah. That's generally what I keep on my desk. What so you guys keep on your desks?

Love,

Caro

A Pack Rat's Closet

I have way too many clothes. There, I said it, I  own too many items of clothing! I mean, its not as if I go out every day and buy five new things, all at full price, but sometimes it feels like that is the case. In reality, I find a lot of things at sales, or ebay, or thrift/charity shops, and a good chunk of what is in my closet now are things that I have had for years. Literally, I'm sitting on my bed right now and I can see a crochet tank top that I got from American Eagle when I was 12 for about $6. I think its safe to say that I am a bit of a pack rat. 

But its time for that to change. I've graduated high school and completed my first year at university half way around the world - I don't need to hold onto things I've owned since middle school, even if they do still look fine. Besides, my parents are moving out of this house within the coming year, and I would not wish the horror of packing up my room as it is now on anyone. So I'm going to do what I do best: make lists. One list for clothes that I definitely want to keep, one list for clothes that I will get rid of, and then a list of all the clothes that didn't make it onto either list because I just forgot about them. For the clothes I forgot about, I'll wait a week or two to see if I use them, and then if not I donate them with the rest of the giveaway clothing.

And you know what the best part about going through and cleaning out your closet? Filling it with new goodies.

Love,

Caro

P.S. I'll post some before and after pictures of my closet for you lovelies when I finish.

Monday Blues

Mondays are tough, when there's school or work. They mark the end of the weekend, and oftentimes they leave people groggy and listless, just trying to make it to the end of the day. Right now, I'm home for the summer from uni, so Mondays should not be terribly stressful - and yet somehow, with all the pressure of the coming week, and trying to start the week off right, they can still be a little icky. So each Monday, I'll be posting a little picture quote, with a nice saying to leave you feeling more positive about your Monday.

The quote I chose for this week is something that I love to remind myself. I know most people usually take this kind of advice in a figurative manner, but personally I also love this one for its literal meaning. Enjoy!

So today, on this Monday, I urge you to take a moment out of your day, blast whatever song it is that makes you just want to get up and dance like an idiot, and do just that. You'll be much better for it, I promise.

 Happy Monday!

Love,

Caro

An Introduction

Hi there!

I know right now that no one is probably reading this, but I figured it might come in handy (somehow) later. Who knows? And besides, the basic, introductory first post on a blog is kind of a tradition.

My name is Caroline, but I also go by Caro. I was born and raised in California, and I just finished my first year at the University of Glasgow. Scotland is a little different than what I'm used to, but I've never been one to shy away from something new.

I made this blog for several different reasons. First of all, I just enjoy blogging. I have, I think, three different tumblr accounts! But with tumblr, I reblog more things than I post myself, so I created this to make it a bit more personal. Also, I have a problem with clothes. I love clothes way, way, way too much. And I figured what better way to feed my addiction than to create a blog where I can post my thoughts on clothes, things I've bought recently, things I want to buy, etc. But this blog is not just for fashion related things - it's about my life in general and the different things I've experienced that some people might like to hear about, or chat with me about.

So yeah. I think that does a nice job of summing me and this blog up in a concise manner. Feel free to leave a comment for me, I absolutely love talking with people!

Love,

Caro