Jul 1, 2013

round and round.

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We are all living the same way, 
We are escaping the same way,
Circling, ooh 
We are a part of the same play,
We think we're making our own way,
Circling, ooh 
You don’t have to hold your head up high 
Round and round 
I won’t run away this time 
Till you show me what this life is for 
imagine dragons || round and round 

MAUVAIS // 
the heat {sitting record breaking temps. are not fun} 
the heat stifling my inspiration
the heat {it seems to get to your head after awhile}
the heat burning up our roses + my garden
the heat giving me a raccoon-like tan around my eyes 

BON // 
warm fresh-off-the-tree peaches 
swimming
maxi dresses 
cold showers {they are seriously the best after working at the waterpark} 
braided updos {that get a thousand and one compliments ;)} 
rehearsals {the cast + crew are amazing to work with}
lavender 
aviators 

summers here in california are fierce. and busy. if I am not at work, sweltering in the 113* weather all day, I'm either at rehearsals singing or acting out my part. only two weeks prior to the play, doesn't leave much time for practice - thus extra hours after already long days in the evening are called for. being busy has become a 24 hr. job, and it has been difficult not to slip into the idea of glorifying it no matter how much I like it. I sometimes wonder how I even manage to breath. coffee has actually lost its bitterness and any cold drink in a mason jar is a must. that and ice. and if my mind really gets too full, when the heat turns to a cloaking warmth, I dump my thoughts into the wind and drink in the the starry sky and can't seem to get enough of my fill. even if a hundred and one bugs like to make a meal out of me. but that in itself is summer in a nutshell. 


the heat has either been stifling the plants - like burning the poor roses to a crisp - or helping them to thrive by ripening the peaches. sometimes I think that busyness is like that with people. they either wither away or thrive.  
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busy vs. lazy. 
what's your summer melody? 
happy july! 
xx

11 comments:

  1. I love the way you describe summer. Though I must say, 113 degrees is quite the killer! But warm, sunkissed peaches? Send me some, pretty please! ;)

    Hugs,
    -B.H.

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  2. Oh, girl, this is perfection. I can't believe how wonderful this is- on second thought, yeah, I can believe it. You are the most talented girl in the world and I love, love it. "I dump my thoughts into the wind and drink in the starry sky and can't seem to get enough of my fill." That is wondrous.

    You are so beautiful, honey girl.
    And your turkey has raccoon eyes too ;)
    Love you.

    p.s. and that sunflare ohmygoodnessgracious. I am totally inspired and feel like running around and taking pictures.

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  3. Wow wow wow. Your outdoor pictures are just perfect in every way. That flare on the second one?!?! Oh dear. You leave me speechless.

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  4. "and if my mind really gets too full, when the heat turns to a cloaking warmth, I dump my thoughts into the wind and drink in the the starry sky and can't seem to get enough of my fill."
    yep, that part.

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  5. you are wonderful, my doll. your posts, your pictures, your words, and you- it always brings me back to this little space of yours. i'm sorry about the heat over there, and it just won't stop raining on the east coast! cold showers and maxi dresses and aviators are beast.
    xx

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  6. I didn't know California could get that hot! I'm in Austin, Texas for the summer... but I think I've figured this out. Shade is your friend. So are trees. Big floppy ridiculous hats are a must. Stay hydrated. And carry wipes and a travel size deodorant in your purse so you don't feel gross. Bring on the heat, summer!
    xx

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  7. your blog is overwhelmingly beautiful and wonder-full
    xx

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  8. Those flowers are SO pretty! :)

    Yeah, I hate the heat during summer...But then, in winter, people can't wait for the heat and summer. It's strange.
    And I can never do braided updos. Or any updo. Other than ponytails. Which is what I wear every single day.

    Glad I found your blog,
    ~Jenny

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  9. Oh my 113* weather? How can you function?!
    BTW, I love these photos, they are so beautiful.

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  10. I could get lost looking through all your beautiful photos♥

    i love summer so much!

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  11. Your blog is so lovely! The design especially is just beautiful :) Following, for sure!

    www.ciderwithrosie.com

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