Something New + 22

This weekend I turn 22. I'm looking forward to hanging out with the people I care in the city I love (well at least one of the cities I love)! There's really nothing better than grabbing a bit to eat, and something to drink with a camera around my neck. I'll post pictures of the celebration next week : )

Also, I wanted to thank you all who have been commenting lately. I've been getting a little bit more wordy & thoughtful on the blog and I appreciate you tolerating my musings : ) I love discussion and always appreciate hearing from friends. If you don't mind, then we'll continue on as we are  : )

The Ability Of Expression

When did I loose the ability to express myself with language? To even remember the words I was intending to speak? I've noticed my memory has littered away. As a child, I used to read and read until never ending days. But now I'm occupied with other things. Like the internet. Like mass media. Like trying to stay ahead of the game.

A goal that I've had for a long time has been to increase my reading. It's something I really enjoy and (I think) a value that is lost on today's generation. Instead, sitting on the couch with a book has become a sort of renaissance picturesque depiction of a reality that's loosing its grip and allure in mass culture. It becomes something that people fantasize about doing rather than experiencing. In fact, I think it's rather in vogue to express a lust and fantasy for a good book and a comfy couch, but when it comes down to it, can we really read for more than 15 minutes at a time?

What books are you reading right now? How do you challenge yourself?

Life Just Got A Whole Lot Sweeter

I have been BURSTING to share this exciting news with you! My sister is engaged! James proposed over the weekend and we couldn't be more happy about it. So thankful that God set aside such a godly young man who respects, cherishes, adores, and treasures my sister. I know they'll live a long and happy life together. Welcome to the family James!

When The Rain Is Blowing In Your Face

To be honest, this past weekend I had a little breakdown. All the stress, pressure, anxiety, and the desire to succeed kind of came crashing over me. I was looking at my calendar and it's at it's max. The trouble with being in school is that not only are you busy 9-5, but you spend the rest of the evening doing homework.

I've also been doing a lot of dream building lately and trying to figure out where I'm going to live and who I'm going to be in life. It's an exciting but exhausting exploration and it's taking up all of my spare time and then some. I've always wondered what it would be like not to have any worries. I wonder if I would like it as much as I fathom I would. Would I really be living if I wasn't pushing myself?

Downtown Dreams

Life lately has been filled with planning, job applying, and constantly thinking about the future. I have so many dreams, and sometimes I feel like they are all too big for me. It was nice to sit down with a friend over the weekend for a cup of coffee and discussing travel plans. I think I've been blessed and cursed with the spirit of always having to constantly achieve and do better and greater things. While this motivates me, pushes me forward, and cultivates a hard working mentality, it also fosters anxiety and a constant wondering about the future. At the end of the day all I can do is trust in my faith and that things will work out in the end. But in the midst of it all I just need to find some peace and security when things aren't moving as fast as I'd like them to.

Shukran Philadelphia

Being around creative people is addictive. It's my drug of choice. I can't get enough of it. I am constantly encouraged by the city of Philadelphia and the people I meet. I feel honored to be a part of something and honored to be considered worth it. I can't wait to see where these streets take me and who I meet along the way. I want to live in the present and enjoy each moment for what it's worth, instead of wishing for what it wasn't. I want to be content but consumed with desire to move on, to continue on, and to carry on. Life is good. Thank you, Philadelphia.

Coffee Cravings

Spring break was spent mostly bent over a steaming caramel latte.

I wouldn't have it any other way.

I can't wait until the summer greets us. I'm ready for more days like these!

I hope you all enjoy the weekend and have time to do things that really put a smile on your face all the while getting things done that need to get done. Best wishes, and see you on Monday!

3.21.12

In the midst of all this craziness Streets & Stripes turned three! 
Thanks to those who follow & comment. 
I'm glad we're friends : )


Taken in downtown Lancaster by Cara.

Sarah

 

 

It's okay, you can be jealous. I really DO have the most attractive friends. Last week Sarah and I met up at my favorite coffee shop to catch up. We were really good friends freshman year of college, but when she transferred out we kind of lost touch. But it's a friendship that has always brought a lot of laughter and good times so I'm happy whenever we have the chance to meet up.

I posted a few more photos on my photography blog and you can also check out Sarah on her blog (which she co-writes with Abby) called Two Little Housewives.

Good Morning Sunday

It's hard to believe that a week ago I was enjoying this delicious breakfast over coffee with a friend. Now it's back to the daily grind of papers, late nights, and coffee runs. Spring break has ended.

By the way, I have some great posts coming up this week that I'm super excited to share with you! Late'y I've been excited about the direction and vision that Streets & Stripes has taken on and I believe it's more accurately reflecting my life which makes me happy!

I hope you enjoy what's left of the weekend!

Cara

Coffee & photos with a friend. 

This is my bliss.

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