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Outfit details: Oversized denim jacket - my Gma, Rouched Neck Oversized Top - House Of Aria, Workout pants - F21, Sneakers - Adidas 


(Photos taken with an iPhone)

Hi guys, it's me. Back again, not sure if it's for good. I've been itching to post, especially with lots to share since November. Wait, scratch that... I haven't posted since October? Hm... 

Since then, I've built stronger relationships with the people around me, focused on the positive, took any open shift I could at work, a semester of college was completed, went on vacation alone, reunited with my best friend, saw people I missed the most since moving in the summer, visited my grandparents who I'm really close to, helped shoot two YouTube videos, partnered with Coach, turned a year older, and so much more- but just a whole lot of things that equal up to me being busy. Busy is good though; getting back into the swing of things post vacation was rough, but I'm alive. We're only four weeks into 2017 and I hope you can all join me in saying it's off to a strong start. 

Before the new year began, I took a trip to Washington state; Where I was born, where I've lived multiple times, and where I consider "home". Best. Trip. Ever. (Until my next one that is.)
Big thanks to my aunt Vanessa, cousin Jay, and best cousin friend Yasmeen for letting me live with them for two & a half weeks. The stay was great, I'd give my highest Yelp review, 10/10, 5 stars, and definitely will stay again.

Being back made me so happy. I got to see some of the people I'm closest to: family, friends from high school, and Sage (My boo. Someone special to me who will be in a few of my upcoming posts).

Going on a trip eventually means coming home, even though the goodbyes are temporary and difficult. Long distance friendships and relationships are tough, but the people on the other end are worth it (aw). It was nice to get be back to a new semester, work, and my last treat for myself- to see Chance The Rapper live. (Ahh!)

I'll try to create content for all of the fun I had mentioned. And, I will strive to post more (but we all know how that goes. Shoutout to life). 
The whole "new year, new me" thing is overrated; positive change can occur at any time. Here's to another year of more growth and happiness.

Reflection time.
Over my four month hiatus there's been quite a bit of change. Nonetheless, I am still breathing- something I had to stop myself to slow down and do lately. I've had a heartbreak, headaches, and lots of lightbulb moments since my last post. But... I'm back. (Let's be real, how many times have I said that on social media before?) Crossing my fingers that I get back into writing on here regularly and revamp TF a little.

Onto the present: It's summer and I've relocated. If we're talking clothes, I haven't worn jeans in four days. Change is the trending topic here; I love it.

Here are some photos from yesterday afternoon that I honestly hadn't planned on posting. Hey, it's all good though because I found an excuse to jump back into my favorite hobby. 



I didn't forget- Happy fourth friends! Have fun + be safe. See you soon.

Even though we've advanced greatly in technology, and I posess several new devices, there's something I love about disposable cameras. It's exciting to snap pics, not be able to see the results, then wait for them to be developed. Growing up, my parents have collected a mass amount of prints- I hope to too! I really wanted to embrace that (sort of) cheesy saying: capture the moment. No filters, tripod, or additional touch ups were necessary. There is a different kind of beauty about these that separates film photos from digitally taken ones.
As if I haven't done this enough (on Instagram & YouTube), let's recap summer:
2 am, sitting outside of the venue, and Jack Antonoff from Bleachers. BTW- okay I lied above, here's one black and white filter.

  P.S. Summertime- come back, it's too cold out here in December :(

(All photos taken with a Fujifilm QuickSnap Flash 400 35mm disposable camera)

1. Zip Up Pouch (that latches in bag)
To store electronic items such as earbuds, a car charger, and my phone/usb cord
2. Phone
A given right?
3. Sunnies + Case
Only if the suns out to play.
4. Gum
Fun fact: I actually don't like chewing gum. When it comes to a form of breath refresher I lean towards mints instead. As of right now I don't have any on me, so Orbit will do.
5. Keys
With a mini pepper spray and reward cards attached.
6. Coin Purse
Holds whatever form/amount of money I need to have on me that day and cards.
7. Traveling make-up case
(Usually Consists of) My everyday lipstick and lip liner, a lip balm (EOS or Baby Lips), Daisy by Marc Jacobs' roll on perfume, tissues, a compact mirror, hair ties, extra/emergency feminine products, and a cotton swab or two that I put in that day for makeup corrections
I like to keep myself organized with the help of make up bags to store everything. A few years back, I once read the acronym "PMILK" in Seventeen and it's stuck with me ever since. It is just an easy way to remember the five essentials when heading out (especially to a party): Phone, money, ID, lip-gloss, keys. This always pops in my head when thinking about what to carry along with me.
Xo,
Alina
Bag: Black w/ Blue Felt Bucket Bag by Steve Madden

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