4 Goals

I recently read a post from A Beautiful Mess about creating 4 simple goals to keep up with for the remainder of 2012. I thought this was a wonderful idea that would help me stay motivated as the year wraps up. Usually, as the semester winds down and the winter starts to set in, I get a lot more sluggish and have no motivation to get anything done (which includes schoolwork, haha). So today I will share with you my 4 goals and will update you on my progress these coming months. This will definitely hold me accountable and work hard towards accomplishing them. 

1. Eat veggies everyday: As a vegetarian, this shouldn't even be a goal. And yet, you'd be surprised at how much I neglect this. I'm not saying I eat junk food all the time (I don't), but I wanted to make this a goal as a way of just making sure I'm eating healthier foods!

2. Make something: This could either be painting or any kind of craft project, but I want to make sure I take some time doing something creative. I think having a creative outlet is important and is a great way to take some time for yourself. And it's fun too!

3. Read and learn about photography: Photography is something I've recently really wanted to learn. The blog is one way that I get to at least use my camera some, but I really want to actually know how to use it. I bought a used copy of Digital Photography for Dummies a while back (yes, you can laugh at me) but I have yet to have the chance to even read any of it. So with this goal, I'd like to at least ready Part II of the book, which is all about camera settings and shooting.

4. Add some variety to the blog: Dreaming of Dinosaurs is primarily a fashion blog, however I don't want that to be the only thing I post about. Up until now, outfit posts are all I really had time for, but now I'm trying to organize and plan better to include other types of posts (such as this one!). Any input/advice is welcome!!

So those are my 4 goals for the remainder of 2012! Think I can do it? I am definitely going to try my hardest to accomplish them!! 

I feel like practicing how to write on my tablet should have been one of those goals...that will have to be another side project to do, haha!

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All about the shoes

Top: Japan | Cami: Charlotte Russe | Skirt: Forever 21 | Tights: We Love Colors | 
Shoes: Onmyodo | Hair Clip: Japan | Glasses: Japan | Watch: Japan

Do you ever have an awesome article of clothing that you base the rest of your outfit on? Well these amazing shoes from Onmyodo are just that. They are so unique and bold that they just have to be the focal point! Well that and I don't have much that matches with it, so they kind of have to dictate what I pair with it...but that's besides the point. Ironically, these shoes are probably the most Asian-esque thing I own, and I didn't buy them in Japan, haha.

And yes, my classes are 8-bit. Because I am pretty much obsessed with anything in 8-bit and they just make anything instantly awesome.

These pictures were actually taken a few days ago, when the weather was nice and sunny. Now some snow has decided to chill all over the grass and I have no desire to leave my room. Or my bed for that matter. 

I hope everyone is trying to stay warm in the cold! And if you live somewhere where it is actually warm, or at least not miserable, then please enjoy it for the rest of us! ;)

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Welcoming Fall

Oh, I'm just wearing your average dress today, right?

Nope!

This is a penguin dress. A dress that looks like a penguin.

A PENGUIN!

Seriously, what dress can be more fun than this??

Dress: Hot Topic | Jacket: France | Shrug: Pimkie (France) |
Shoes: Blowfish | Tights: We Love Colors | Hat: Charlotte Russe

Fall has pretty much always been my favorite season. The chill air is comfortable with a light jacket and as cliché as it is, the trees are just gorgeous! But if you've been to Blacksburg then you know this town likes to take a step further and go straight to winter, which I do not approve of. I've realized recently that I might actually be more comfortable in slightly warmer weather. But you know what the best thing is about colder weather is? TIGHTS! That is honestly the main reason I look forward to fall. Summer makes me sad because I can't wear my colorful tights without having a heat stroke. Fall accessories really are another reason to just love the season! Who doesn't love to get all dressed up with boots and scarves?

So I've been thinking a lot about trying to make this blog grow and expanding my content. So please tell me, what would you like to see on the blog?! I'd love to hear your input!

Happy Fall!

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