season six: March 2012

Sunday, March 25, 2012

wanderlust

Although I haven't been lying on a beach in an exotic locale this spring break, I have been daydreaming of where I would like to be spending time off from school. If money were no object, I would spend this summer traveling the world and experiencing the diverse cultures that make up this planet.

First up on my trip would be Venice, Italy.

Seriously, how gorgeous is that?!

I have a weakness for the beach. I've loved it ever since I made mini sandcastles on Myrtle Beach at two years old. There's just something about the carefree attitude that everyone adopts when their toes hit the sand. It also helps that everything runs on 'island time' -- translation: who cares what time it is?

So, Tahiti would have to be next.

Even though I'm sitting here doing homework instead of basking in the sun, at least I'm not sunburned, right?

Next, I'd probably head to London. I'd be lying if I said that the Royal Wedding didn't have something to do with my recent fascination with England. But off I go...

I've heard Spain is a beautiful place, and the picture below is no exception. It was taken in Antequera, which looks like a quaint village with some incredible architecture.

Here's to wishful thinking! Bummer.

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Saturday, March 10, 2012

a little encouragement

We've reached that point in the semester. Where all the exams, assignments, projects, and deadlines start piling up and it pretty much just seems like you're going to crash and burn and nothing gets done except you bake a cake to procrastinate. Yeah. Fun times. I have to remind myself that this is just one season of life, and it's best to just take a deep breath and tackle your to-do list head on (lists are my way of taking control of the situation). It's in moments like those that I wish I had a liiiittle more optimism to get me through the week, so I've started to compile inspirational, encouraging words that just might help you make it one more week until (OMG.big.sigh) Spring Break. Enjoy :)

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I've also found it so important to take a break from the stress of school and enjoy the things that you will actually remember 20 years from now. That paper you put off until the last minute? Not so much. If all else fails, find a cute dog to play with. They are undoubtedly one of the best stress relievers you could possibly find.

Isn't she the cutest thing ever?

Sunday, March 4, 2012

#febphotoaday

Remember the February photo-a-day challenge I mentioned a while ago? Well, I was (mostly) successful at remembering to snap a photo everyday, and I really enjoyed seeing everyone's interpretation of the prompts. If you have the Instagram app, I highly recommend joining in the fun for March's challenge! Find @fatmumslim on Twitter and give it a shot.