An Afternoon in Stillwater

Good evening (or should I say morning as it's past midnight here?) everyone!

Last Sunday I took a lovely day trip to Stillwater. It was quite cold (-30 with windchill!) so my friend and I didn't explore too much, but we did go inside a cute little bookstore and also stopped by Spice & Tea Co. (I snagged some Genmaicha and Bonbay Breakfast teas). It was quite fun! Because it was so cold I didn't take many pictures, but I thought I would share a few before I went to sleep tonight. 

Have you gone anywhere fun lately, even in this cold weather (or maybe you're somewhere it's warm!)?

Cheers!

Bookcrossing Once More

Good afternoon everyone!

My internship ended a bit early today, and since Amadeus is at my dad's house currently (poor baby got neutered), I thought I would run some of the books I have waiting to be released there to the Little Free Library down the street!

In doing so, I have now registered 100 books and released 57. Isn't that awesome? One of my bucket list goals is to release 100 (and I'm sure I'll hit that number!). It feels so good to be sharing books with others. I checked in the LFL and none of the books I left last were still there! I hope the readers are enjoying them.

I left my camera at my apartment, so unfortunately I can't share any pictures (but I may post again later today for a project I am working on, so stay tuned!) but I was pretty excited and just had to share.

There's still room in the LFL, so I think I will try and cram more books in there so I don't feel so bad about having gone so long without dropping any off. One day I hope to have a Little Free Library of my own so I can share books with the world.

Speaking of bucket lists, I think I might write one up and do updates as I accomplish the things on my list! It would give me a reason to blog more and maybe it would help motivate me to do the things on the list! We'll see.

Anyway, if you want to see which books I released, check out the Bookcrossing widget to your right!

Cheers!

Hello 50 mm!

Good evening everyone!

Today I went on a little adventure and used my 50 mm lens for the first time. It was fun, but I don't feel completely confident in my use of this new piece of technology. I'm sure I will. Anyway, I thought I would share with you what I took today. Not my best pictures, but I actually do like them. I've talked enough now; take a look at my pictures!

Cheers!

New Photography!

Good afternoon everyone!

I know I haven't posted in quite some time, and I apologize for that. It's been pretty busy - I'm in my last year at Uni, I got a promotion, moved into a new apartment... And I got a new camera! That's not so much part of the business, but boy am I glad to be taking pictures again.

Last weekend my lovely SO Nick came to visit (not only to see all of us folks in Minneapolis, but also because our friends were getting married!) and we had an adventure that involved walking along the path by my apartment, exploring St. Paul campus, busing over to the Minneapolis campus and seeing the Civil Engineering building and the new CC in Coffman, and finally ending up at Annie's Parlor (one of my favorite eateries around campus).

Even though it was quite cold outside and we were sorely under-prepared for the weather, we both had a lovely time. I brought my new camera with and was able to snap a few pictures that I really like. I feel pretty rusty, since I haven't done any photography in so long, but it was wonderful to be taking pictures again.

Anyway, I think I've chatted long enough! I hope you enough the photos!

Cheers!

Sad Empty Little Free Library

Good afternoon everyone!

I'm glad I dropped off these books on their bookcrossing journey, because the library looks sad and empty.

Cheers!

My neighborhood Little Free Library!

Good afternoon everyone!

Today I brought a bunch of bookcrossing books to the Little Free Library in my neighborhood!

I love the idea of a free library. I think it is great!

Cheers!

So Tawnya, a fellow lolita and I, are super excited to have tea at the Mad Hatter Tea Room sometime! Look at this lovely spread they have!

It's Tea Time Tuesday tomorrow! Come in for unlimited tea, a slice of Quiche or 1/2 Cafe Sandwich, Scone, & Petite Four, only $10. Reservations recommended, not required. We hope to see you tomorrow! BRAVE THE SNOW!

YUM. Doesn't that sound wonderful? I wish I had a car so I could go tomorrow! I'm sure Tawnya and I (and the other lolitas too!) will find a day to go. (:

A New Beginning

I thought I would start this fashion blog with a little introductory post about myself. My name's Melissa, usually called Mel. I'm 19 years young (as the cliché goes) and I reside in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I attend the University of Minnesota, and am double majoring in French and Anthropology and minoring in Classical & Near Eastern Archaeology. It's a mouthful, I know. Imagine having to say all that every time someone asks what you study.
So why fashion? it's simple, really: I love it. I adore fashion. I love reading fashion blogs, skimming the interwebs for inspiration, and I enjoy cutting out pictures from magazines and pinning them to my cork board when I find something I like. I wanted to create a place where I could share my love with others, whether it be my own outfits or someone else's I love.

So sit back, relax, and let the fashion begin.