Now that school has started I find myself spending almost all my time in one spot. One spot that I made sure to neglect all summer due to the fact that I had spent the previous eight months stuck to it like glue. My desk. With a busy school year, volunteering, and work I find myself on my computer for the most part of each day. Doing homework, looking for jobs, looking for co-ops, researching and the odd time getting my fix of celebrity gossip. But I promised myself something, if I was going to spend the majority of my days hunched over this desk, well then I will fix it up a bit. My once boring and over sized desk has now turned into a place where I don't mind hunching over all that much. It's , warm, creative and uniquely me. I thought I would share my new desktop with you all. A desktop that I have been dedicated to creating over the last couple of weeks.. I think I have almost got it just the way I like it... Almost.. It's a good distraction from homework.
Regular rolling desk chair. With faux fur draped over. So comfy, so warm, so cozy!
Needless to say I have had an extremely busy summer! I hate that I haven't had much time to blog but I have acquired some pretty awesome memories that will truly never be forgotten over break. As always this summer like so many before seems to have flown by! I am having a hard time believing that school has already started and an even more difficult time coming to terms with the fact that I am now in my third year of college. For those who don't know, I started this blog my first year of college which means that I have been blogging for three years now. It hardly feels like three years! As I look back through my posts I can see that my interests and subject matter have swayed in a variety of different directions.
Blogging has always been a great way for self expression and mostly a fun hobby. But as I enter my third year of college I find myself zeroing in on a particular theme; dedication. Not only do I want to fully dedicate myself to my studies this year but also to this blog. Of course my schooling will always come first, at least for the next year or so... But I have so many wonderful ideas for this blog and I am really excited to start sharing them with all of you.
So in the spirit of starting somewhere I thought I might give you a recap of my summer...
Like any struggling, money hungry, desperate student I spent a lot of time working this summer. Although it wasn't the most glamorous job, it allowed me to actually make money and have time off to enjoy my summer. To clarify, what I mean by "not the most glamorous job" is I spent hot summer days working in a factory. So you can understand why sweat, work boots, and constant heat rash isn't the most glamorous thing in the world.
After working all summer I finally had the opportunity to take a little break. I decided to go visit my family in Nova Scotia with two of the most fun; yet sometimes irritating travel buddies, my sister and good friend Ashton. We had an absolutely amazing time due to three main themes that anyone who has visited the East Coast can agree with. Drinks, ocean and seafood.
Nova Scotia 2013
Montreal Airport
Pugwash, Nova Scotia
Halifax, Nova Scotia
Murphy's Restaurant, Halifax
After an amazing trip and some memorable stories we headed back to Ontario... Where not even a week later we went to the Boots and Hearts Country Music Festival in Bowmanville, ON. Where the fun times and memorable moments continued... A weekend full of cowboy boots, beer and unfortunately heat stroke.
Boots&Hearts 2013
Dierks Bentley
David Nail
The Band Perry
So, after a long hot summer it is back to the real world, school. This may just a flash of all that took place this summer, but it was a really, really great summer.
Relatively new to this whole blogging thing I thought I would create a post that seems rather popular in the blogging world. So, I have completed one of many "About Me" questionnaires. Obviously I am not going to share every little detail of my life, and trust me it is not that interesting. But, here are a few things that I am sure many of you don't know about me. Also, living on my own I have a lot of free time, almost too much...
Enjoy!
1. Put your iTunes on shuffle. Give me the first 6 songs that pop up.
Bob Dylan & Johnny Cash - Girl From The North Country Fair
Etta James - All I Could Do Was Cry
Alabama Shakes - Always Alright
Melissa Manchester - Don't Cry Out Loud
The Tragically Hip - The New Maybe
Irie Love - It Is Wut It Is
Amazing live performance. I love so much of this video. Johnny Cash Show 1969.
2. If you could meet anyone in the world, who would it be?
The Queen.
3. Do you have any strange phobias?
Goat bi-products. It's a long story...
4. What is your favorite band?
The Band.
5. Do you have a collection of anything?
Of course. Movie posters and records.
6. Craziest nights of your life?
1. Prom night. Long story short, my best friend Michelle and I got my 1998 Dodge Stratus stuck in the woods, with no cell phone reception...
Michelle & I
2. Last summer I went to see Florence and the Machine with one of my roommates and I am not sure I can even recall what happened that night...
3. Belgium. European tequila... Almost positive it should be illegal.
7. What was the last book you read?
DaVinci Code - Dan Brown. It has been awhile, but I finally got around to it...
8. Do you have any nicknames?
Tulala. Delicate. Vic.
9. What is your heritage?
Scottish & Nova Scotian. Lethal combination.
10. What would you want written on your tombstone?
"Here's to feeling good, all the time."
11. Where do you want to travel?
Spain, Italy, Portugal. The saving has begun; graduation trip 2015.
12. Who was your first celebrity crush?
When I was younger most girls were obsessed with Backstreet Boys or N'sync. I was deeply in love with Elvis and James Dean. But my all time celebrity crush and arguably my first, Colin Firth. I have forever had a deep admiration for older men...
13. Your favorite drink to order at a bar?
Whiskey Sour... Dangerous, but so delicious.
14. Do you want to get married/have a family?
At this point in time, no. If I did get married I can guarantee it will be Elvis themed and quite possibly happen in Las Vegas because this is what every little girl dreams of.. Well, not every little girl but certainly this one.
15. What is your greatest fault?
I am too passionate and therefore have a tenancy to get in over my head. But when I want something, I want it bad...
16. Do you own any pets?
I personally don't own any. My parents have a Cockapoo named Bobbi who is female yet named after Bob Dylan. Also, myself and my roommates have a cat named Eloise wondering our apartment. Were not sure 100% sure whose responsibility she is...
17. Worse vacation?
Being older I now appreciate this. But at the time I wanted nothing to do with it..
18. Where is your favorite place on earth?
My cottage & Nova Scotia.
Cottage life, where drinking pails of wine is acceptable.
Nova Scotia...
19. What is your most prized possession?
My life sized cut out of James Dean, a letter and autographed picture that Gene Simmons himself sent me and my Gerard Butler autograph. Yes, I met Gerard Butler and it was marvellous.
20. The most influential person in your life?
My Gran.
That is all for now! I am also going to tag any other blogger who reads this so please share your links below!!
As a student there are a magnitude of lessons that you will inevitably learn over time. Some you have to learn the hard way, some will come easy, some are good, some don't make sense at the time, and some you will eventually learn to value. As a current student I can confidently say that a lot of these "lessons" have unfortunately come the hard way for myself. But, I wouldn't have it any other way, I will forever be endowed with some truly unbelievable stories. For example, prom night I may have or may not have got my car stuck in a forest, in middle of the night, with no reception. Sounds like a horror film and at the time I thought I was about to live one. But, these are the types of stories that ultimately taught me a lot and that I can look back at now and find humour in.
One of the greatest lessons I have had no choicee but to learn as a student is managing my money. Even when you find yourself working three part-time jobs and things are looking up. Be prepared because speaking from experience, things can turn around very quickly. Not that I was horrible with money before but like any young adult with a disposable income. What I found worth and value in has drastically changed over the years. Now in my 20-somethings I know not to be as frivolous with my money, which is hard because admittedly I love to shop. At first there was no balance of these two things in sight, but eventually like all good things this balance was soon discover. Therefore, I have had to make some changes in the things that I buy and the places I buy them from. With this I have found marvel and amazement in thrift shops. At least once a month I will find myself at a thrift store rummaging through old records and home decor. Two things that I will admit I have quite the obsession for; a healthy obsession of course.
So with this blog post today I thought I would share some of my favourite finds from my thrift shop escapades. I am relatively knew at this whole thrifting things and I am sure there is plenty more for me to discover. But for now, perhaps you will be just as excited as I am in regards to thrifting....
Zebra Print Stool - $20.00
Antique-y Candle Holders. $12.00
IKEA Lamp - $15.00
Top - $5.00
Some of the many records I have found thrifting.
I am sure I will have many more similar posts to this in the future... But that is it for now.
One day this wall will be complete and I can exchange that Air Supply record for a band that actually matters. But for now, I will bask in the glory of what it will one day be. Oh, how I ardently I love records.
