Perpetually Late

(Button-Up: American Eagle via Plato's Closet, Shirt: Banana Republic via Plato's Closet, Skirt: Kohls, Belt: Thrifted, Shoes: Seychelles via Modcloth, Tights: Target, Necklace: Thrifted and Gifted)

This one's my favorite. :)

Cheyenne and Kayla! I found train tracks! All I need is some old trains, and it will be just like home. I flipping love trains. Lets just be clear. 

School here's been a bit of a hodgepodge. I made some new friends, figured out when to do my homework and have been going to bed early, like the secret grandmother that I am. The whole camping experience in the past few weeks has really changed how I look at life, and after reading Eating Animals, I am never eating meat again. Hello new found vegetarian!

The last few weeks have been emotionally draining and I think I need a break. For all the free time we get, college is also a lot of work.

Under Cover of Sunlight

(Shirt: Ralph Lauren via TJ Maxx, Blazer: JCREW Factory via Outlet, Cargos: Target, Belt: Target, Boots: Rack Room Shoes, Rings: Thrifted and Gifted, Necklace: American Eagle, Glasses: Ray Bans)

Continuous camera dancing. It's a real thing.

These are Sally Day and my new best friends. They asked us what we were taking photos of, and we said a photography class, duh. We don't want them to know we're taking pictures of ourselves just for fun. And by ourselves, I mean me. Because I'm selfish like that.

The street we were walking on was so cute, the houses were adorable, the leaves were changing, the air was perfect... I'm overwhelming myself with the awesomeness of the day. But it was pretty flipping fantastic, in case you missed that point.
Today was a day in which I felt powerful. I felt like I could do anything and all I have to do is make it happen. I should write my own inspirational quotes. Just kidding. Taking pictures of myself is enough narcissism for today.

Have a wonderful perfect fall day readers! I will know I will.

Hello My Name is Astrid

(Shirt: Target, Jeans: Sevens For All Mankind via Plato's Closet, Shoes: White Mountain via TJ Maxx, Scarf: Mommed, Necklace: American Eagle, Hat: Kathmandu)

Just so you know, these jeans make my legs look madd long. False advertising. Sorry friends. This weekend I went camping (this is actually the second time in the past week, hence the lack of posting) and we hung out in this tiny hippie town in the mountains for dinner one night. There were all these awesome vegan restaurants and cute little shops. There was an Occupy protest, which is kind of ironic. Because the town is so small. 

The hat's name is Astrid. Because she's a donkey. And Donkey-trid really doesn't have the same ring to it.

The Story in Which No One Understands Allison's Humor

(Shirt: Thrifted, Skirt: Cotton On, Boots: Rack Room Shoes: Socks: Gap, Belt: Thrifted)

This is my "get away from me you creepy man" face. I only bring it out on special occasions.

This is a gorgeous tree!

     Once upon a time there was girl who went to college was very invested in joining many different organizations so she could meet lots of interesting people. One group she joined was the resident student association, and she went on a retreat with these people and she enjoyed it. But then she went to a meeting tonight where they were planning for a retreat, putting together a banner and Allison was on FIRE. on FIRE people. But no one laughed. And they told her she was crazy for suggesting to set the cape on fire. Because she was obviously kidding. Because she has a serious aversion to fire. Also, she is very sarcastic. But then she went to the Sierra Club Meeting and the people are excellent and funny, even though they watched If a Tree Falls, and the girl may have cried. But fun fact, Allison is a Sierra Club person and not a resident student association person.

     I'll be back in a week. Pray that I'm not eaten by a bear.

Hello, these are my rain socks. Aka, introductory Spanish for the mentally deficient.

(Sweater: Target, Skirt: Thrifted, Rain Jacket: Outlet Mall, Shoes: Qupid via Modcloth, Socks: Walmart, Necklace: Lightyears, Earrings: Mommed)

Hola! My rainboots have a hole in them. Come on now America. I bought those boots for $20, and you're telling me they're not total quality? Well, anyway, this brings me to the high heels in the rain. Probably a terrible idea, but look! I'm wearing socks! I have decided that an outfit is practical if you are wearing socks. Period.

Also, this jacket is a horrible weapon against the weather. It has no hood, but it looks fantastic. choices people! Hair or clothes? I choose you, Clothes! (My clothes could beat up my hair any day. I'm sure Ash will back me up on this one.)

Well, because I know you all have missed my FABULOUS presence on el interneto, I will give you my sorry list of excuses. 

Uno. My computer died, and I left the computer cord at my house. And it was Columbus Day on Monday, so that was one less manana until I got my computer back to working order.

Two-o: It's raining and my lame friends won't take pictures of me. And in the rain, I am not going to drag out a camera of any fancyness level, because otherwise, you'd never see my lovely face again. Because Kelsey would be beating me to death repeatedly. Kind of like that Greek guy who always has his liver plucked out by an eagle? But less gross. And I'm not Greek.

Hasta Manana!

Side Note: I am going hiking in the wilderness for a few days where I am not even allowed to bring a watch with me, so, needless to say, the computer is out. I'l be back to show off my skills at building shelters, spinning rope and killing chickens. Yes, you heard that right. Don't worry, I'm slightly frightened too. Keep me in your thoughts when you are taking a shower that does not resemble a nearby stream.

Sweet Magnolia

(Blazer: JCREW Factory, Jeans: Sevens via Plato's Closet, Shoes: Toms, Shirt: Gap, Scarf: H&M)

This is my new favorite picture. Thanks Kelsey!

Lately, I've been having a problem with the word "favorite". Everything is my favorite, according to the regularity with which I use the word. Rebecca makes fun of me, because I constantly refer to things as my "favorite this and favorite that". Well, I decided to make a list of things that are and will remain my favorite, probably for a very long time. So, even though I can't sing as well as Maria, here are a few of my favorite things:

1. Sushi

2. Toms

3. Sweatpants

4. Apple Pie

5. A good outfit photograph

6. Laughing so hard I can't stand up

7. Acing a test

8. The feeling after I worked out

9. Cookout Milkshakes

10. Rain on the Roof

Harriet Beecher Stowe

(Sweater: Thrifted via Goodwill, Tights: Target, Boots: Charlotte Russe, Belt: Thrifted via Goodwill)

This was the first photo shoot I did with Kelsey's EOS Rebel, and it was my challenge for the day. For self timer, it does continuous shooting, which my little Canon does not, so there were 432543980534 pictures that were complete crap. So that was fun to go through. But it's all good. 

About the title of this blog post: I was walking to take photos, and it popped into my head. I have no idea why. Uncle Tom's Cabin anyone?
**Don't worry mom, there was spandex under there.