THE IDEA OF SEASONS

"You don't love seasons, you just love the idea of seasons." 

I think that just about sums up how I feel about seasons, primarily winter and summer. When it's cold out, I love the idea of summer. When it's hot out, I love the idea of winter. Although, I must admit, snow always makes me rather giddy, unfortunately... it's 90 degrees out right now, on a near-daily basis, and there's little to no sign of snow. Hot weather doesn't really motivate me, either -- it just makes me lazy, tired, depressed, and hot. I'm one of those people that could overheat on a 60 degree cloudy day... yup, that's me! So, anyway, the weather is hot and I'm just lacking any and all motivation to dress up in the mornings (the five o'clock alarm doesn't help either, clearly) nor to really take pictures of people. That's my little summary of why I've been lacking in outfit posts lately -- laziness. Sad, but true. Sorry! 

ZOO ADVENTURE, PART 6: MY FAVORITE ZOO EXHIBIT

So... what's my favorite zoo animal ever?

Otters!

And here's an entire post devoted to them!

Yay! 

So, feel some otter love for me!

(Although I couldn't add the gif I wanted to in...

Photoshop doesn't like me very much, apparently.)

NEW HOME SWEET HOME

I've finally started settling down in my new apartment and new town (I'll call it Btown)! I got this nifty little apartment with my mother, her boyfriend, and my little brother Sammy (he's seven). The place is huge. Five or six bedrooms, big kitchen, two bathrooms, and the magnificent porch above (which is gorgeous, I love it, and it looks fantastic in pictures, right?). Other than that, I started my new job. I work in a factory making catheters, but it's actually not bad. I sit at a counter for about eight hours listening to books on tape (currently on The Shipbreaker) and working. It's not bad. I did have a ton of blisters, cuts, and burns on my hands this week, but hopefully I'll just get used to it and it won't be so bad! Having quite a bit of fun in Btown, getting to see my old friends (I attended one of the high schools here for a year and a half, but ended up moving back home before my Senior year) and hanging out. 

This outfit was from last weekend. It was the last of the outfit pictures taken by Aaron. He went back home Monday (which is five hours away), which is sad, but it'll be just fine! We went to see Oblivion (which I really recommend, I loved it!) and I wore this: a polka-dot skirt with a red sweater over a white shirt and my favorite thrifted shoes! 

ZOO ADVENTURE, PART 5: MAMMALICIOUS

Ah, warthogs. The Phantoms of the animal kingdom --

the maskless wielders of the ugly stick. 

I, personally, think warthogs are really, really cool.

Especially the way they sit on their knees to snort around in the dirt.

And that long, luscious back hair. Braid-worthy.

But, in all seriousness: warthogs are cool.

As are the other zoo mammals -- check 'em out!

What did I say about the knee thing?

These prairie dogs were just being fed --

they were yippin' and squackin' all over the place!

They'd jump in the air on their hind legs

and squeal. It was adorable!

I forgot what these guys are called, but they're pretty much pigs with quills.

Cuties.

Lions and tigers -- oh my! (But, apparently, no bears!)

Loved the camels! Really pretty!

Aaron was just like, "Them floppy humps."

Way to ruin the moment.

I LOVE RED PANDAS. 

Caps lock gets my point across better, right?

These guys are Takins. The one at the front, I believe, is Kong,

and the one right behind is Mulan --

they just had a baby!

See him in the back? 

The zoo was holding a contest to name him! 

Cool!

Anyway, the above guys were super cool!

Hope you enjoyed and thanks for visiting!

ZOO ADVENTURE, PART 4: THEM BIRDS

The above delightful creature scared me half to death --

I didn't realize he was staring at the back of my head

(from, like, a foot away and behind a wall)!

So, anyway, I love birds, if you couldn't tell already.

But zoo birds are a totally different story --

I don't know if they freak me out or if I love them.

(Especially the peacocks, which run around all wild-like.)

Here are some bird pictures!

PLAYING TETRIS WITH... STUFF

Please ignore how dirty my beautiful baby car is... its been a long winter.

I'm back!

Kinda.

FASHION CHOICES GONE WRONG

On the last day of classes, Aaron had to be in a debate. 

Along with that, he had to dress "professionally" --

we came up with this shirt and pants 

and he added in the hat, because he knows I like it.

Unfortunately, his color of choice was black...

and the 40 degree weather we'd had all week...

suddenly turned into 80. 

The poor guy was clearly melting,

but the outfit still looked good!

ZOO ADVENTURE, PART 3: REPTILES, FISH, OH MY!

Above are the beautiful fish from the koi pond at the zoo.

One of my favorite things to see at the zoo are the reptiles and fish --

I love being in the little in-door reptile exhibits

and I love sitting around and watching the aquatic creatures!

(I love aquariums, too -- one of my favorite places!)

So here are some reptiles, fish, and whatever else pictures! 

Enjoy!

LAST DAY

Wednesday was my last day ever at my current college --

next year, I'll start at the main campus. 

Although it's exciting, it's also a little sad --

I would've shed a tear, if I hadn't seen three others doing the same thing in the hall

(over finals, no doubt). 

Thankfully, my last day on campus was in the 80's

and, while I did get heat stroke, it was still beautiful out!

ZOO ADVENTURE, PART 2: PRIMATES!

Our main goal at the zoo the other day was to study primates, because Aaron's in an anthropology class and this is his extra credit. (Can I just say... BEST EXTRA CREDIT EVER! Why does he get all the cool classes?) So, this whole post will be all primates, primarily because I had to stand around watching Tamarin's for an hour so he could study them, but oh well. They're awesome and adorable and super cool (and I chose them as his assignment, so, whatever!) 

Enjoy these cuties!