i went to the woods

i am (for the most part) a self-proclaimed "city girl" but i grew up camping, hiking, skiing, etc. i was raised to appreciate all nature has to offer and to never take it for granted. that the earth is sacred and peace can be found in the heart of the woods. although, i don't seek peace in nature very often, i did this past weekend and it was lovely. i forgot the clarity sitting by the lake, with no distractions from the modern world, can provide. i forgot how beautiful the reflection of the sky in the water can be and how calming the sound of the wind flowing through the trees is. i took some photos (below) to capture this sense of calmness and was reminded of this quote:

"i went to the woods because i wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if i could not learn what it had to teach, and not, when i came to die, discover that i had not lived."

-Henry David Thoreau

Yup...that pretty much sums it up.

So...

i originally felt compelled to start blogging around this same time, two years ago but ya know... "life" got in the way. i find myself in a new phase of my life now and really try to live each day to the fullest. i've had many struggles the past few years and witnessed loved ones endure similar strife. this blog is my attempt to document and share the beauty life has to offer. whether it be an inspiring quote, a lovely piece of music, a stunning photograph or a fun fashion trend. i'm also a hopeless romantic and tend to lean towards the nostalgic side by romanticizing the past. that being said,  i strive to believe in a better tomorrow and continually try to be hopeful for the future. my hope is that this will be a place for others to come to 

find inspiration after a long day, discover cool music and pretty pictures or... just be a place my mom and dad can be keep tabs on what I'm up to. no matter, i hope you enjoy and try love the life you live.