Today, I am old.

Today is the one day that my facebook wall was littered with comments, and awkward conversations were interrupted by "happy birthdays!'. It has all been lovely, really but one thing is sticking out in my mind.

 I am OLD.

Why, hello old lady!

Those older than me would most likely chuckle and roll their eyes at the statement above, but its true! No longer a teenager, and two decades old! This is the time when life begins to roll by, a fall down a tall and icy hill with no brakes. The further we fall down that hill, the faster we fall. I now realize how important it is to live every moment, instead of letting them pass me by. My childhood is now long past, and my days of frolicking in my backyard are over. My days of responsibility and growth, of love and family lie ahead.

I realize that your twenties are what most people call their "prime" but I never thought I would make it to this point in time. Until life began to pass me by I always believed that I would be a child forever. I would always be innocent, imaginative and lighthearted, and in a way I still am.

Wednesday Whim - Boots and Bucks

There is just something about the vintage Frye Campus boot that has got me searching high and low on the shelves of every local vintage/thrift shop around lately. I know that my chances of finding a pair are slim to none, but hell what I wouldn't give to slip my size 7 1/2 foot into these comfy/boho wonderboots!!

I mean SERIOUSLY cute right?! (paired with long socks and a flouncy floral dress perchance?)

I've searched the interweb repeatedly with no luck of finding anything in my size or price range. Even the vintage pairs i've found online have been upwards of $80 ....buying new is out of the question.
Maybe the shoe gods will work in my favor on this one.  any advice?

SPEAKING of boots......
I spent a good majority of my young adult life criticizing Ugg brand boots, and telling those around me that I would never buy a pair. Well..... If being a hypocrite is wrong, I don't want to be right. I have found my match.

A few weeks ago I was scouring the discount shoe shelves at a local TJ MAXX when I found this pair of off the wall Uggs at less than half retail price. Once I slipped them on my feet I fell in love, and had to take them home. I am still pretty shocked about the fact that I actually found a pair that I LIKE. These babies have an almost victorian flare and man, are they comfortable! Not only are they extremely warm and comfy, they are delightfully tacky and wierd....kind of like me. fantastic.
ciao!
Ash