being grateful

FOTD & being grateful

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Sorry for the quality, they are just webcam photos, my apologies.
Anyways, I thought I'd update you guys, not really, but just make a little post.
I've been dogsitting on and off (much longer story than what i intended on for today's post), and currently I am here for the weekend. He just sleeps, so really, there's hardly anything to do, and with the boyfriend away, and not many friends, this results in me sitting at 'home', and now blogging. Today a girl in my course talked about how grateful she is for everything, and I realized I don't say that enough. I am so beyond grateful for everything I get. Sometimes I worry I don't really sound grateful enough for the things that I do have, and for the friends that I so luckily have. (and the boyfriend, of course)
To anyone that does read this blog, I really am thankful that you do. I didn't think that anyone would ever read me blabble on about my life and what not, but if you do read this, you are amazing and thank you!
I'm also grateful for my family. My dad is in the Navy, and goes away a lot and it's hard. I honestly have no idea how my mom does it, and doesn't break down every day. The boyfriend is in Vancouver for four months for his coop, and it's been a week and I miss him so much, but it just makes it even more exciting during visits.
♥ I smiled at least ten times already today
♥ I am in love with the new 1975 album and it is currently on repeat
♥ I am broke and that's going to be okay with me
♥ Fall is almost fully here and that makes me happier than ever
♥ I hope you smile at least three times today

Anyways, I hope you all have a lovely weekend and I'll probably post again this weekend!

Toodle-doo! xo

boots

Fall is here!

14:57

If any of you know me, you'll know I love, love, love fall. I am a huge fan of tea and blankets and the large sweaters that make you look like the coziest person in the world. Now I don't have any as of right now, but trust me, I plan to go out and get many more. I had one large big over sized sweater, but my dog decided it was tasty, so it didn't last long. I have so many favorites in fall, and all these pictures are just from google, I'm sorry I'm not artsy enough.

Sweaters:

These are my favorite types of sweaters during the fall and winter


Again, not my pictures, but how badly would you love to just wear those and have a cup of tea and wear fuzzy slippers and snuggle into your boy or girl or even your dog, I mean those little animals give the best snuggles one could ever ask for. 
Also, boots. I plan to go out and purchase some, hopefully anyways, as I am very broke, but I would kill for a pair of these

My toms have finally torn and they have done their time, so it's time to move on and get some new shoes, and those would be them. I just love the thought of those boots with socks like that, tights and a skirt and a shirt with a collar and then a large sweater over top. Now if only I had the money to do so! 

I have a few other fall favorites, but those are the basics. I just love it for the layers and the darker tones and browns and greens and let me tell you that burgundy is my new found love oh goodness. I have fallen hard for burgundy, and my friend Mikki can agree with me on this. My whole wardrobe has been taken over by that dang color!

Anyways, I hope you all enjoy your first week back at school, college, or whatever you're doing! 

Toddle-doo xoxox 

blackberries

Sweet, sweet blackberries!

22:03

So today, after dinner, I decided that I wanted to go blackberry picking. I often find myself munching on some as I pass a bush on my way to or from class, so I thought going with a bucket and a purpose more than just shoving them in my face would be a good idea.

I took my brother, who is 12, and he tagged along, deciding he was going to eat more than pick. Either way, we actually had a really fun time, and I brought my camera along with me, so I could share with you lovely folk! Who uses the word folk anymore? Anyways, here we go!



Joel took over the camera, did a pretty good job for 12!

the bucket is massive, we did really well!


the thorns left us some nice marks, but it was totally worth it!

That's pretty much about it! Just wanted to share something fun I did today with you guys. I also made them into a blackberry crumb bar thing, so it was worth it in the end. I hardly get to spend real time with my brother, so I really loved just him and I today, even if it was something as simple as picking blackberries, it made me happy. He's going into grade 7, and he's almost as tall as me. Kids just grow up too dang fast these days!

Have a lovely day, evening, or night! Whichever it may be for you!

Toodle-doo! xoxo

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