I’m planning on studying abroad in the fall. I have gotten accepted into a program in Europe (I’m still containing the specifics for later disclosure!) and all that is holding me back is visa worries. Unfortunately, the visa process has been going very poorly lately and it’s still up in the air as to whether I will get to go. Things took a turn for the better just yesterday and I’m feeling much more optimistic. So, if things go according to plan I will spend about one month in Washington State visiting with my parents and then jet off to Europe for some “hard” studying. ^_^ If things go poorly I don’t really know what I will be doing in a couple of weeks…
On top of this issue, I am working full time right up until the weekend. Since I am leaving and going abroad, I need to move my things across campus and into storage. I also need to pack enough for my vacation but also keep in mind the potential for my future destination and the length of that stay. So, basically life is a bit hectic.
If you’re surprised I’m still blogging it is because I find blogging therapeutic. Things change from day to day and so much is up in the air at the moment (this situation is also stressful considering it is my senior year so if I don’t go there is a concern of being able to get classes), but this blog is a constant. I take time out to go for a walk and find some place beautiful to me to snap a few pictures. I live vicariously through other blogs I read and I get a huge boost from everyone’s comments. So, really blogging isn’t the burden.
Outfit details: dress- H&M, dress (under)- Forever 21, belt- secondhand, shoes- a gift from my sister (Urban Outfitters)
85 comments:
Stressful but exciting.Do you know where in Europe are you going to study?
that sounds wonderful, I hope everything continues to go well!
and I seem to find that blogging relieves my stress because it forces me to take walks alone and just be able to think.
your dress is wonderful, the print is superb!
I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you!
I hope it's London :) Lovely skirt btw!
That sounds great! I keep my fingers crossed for you!
Lovely pictures btw.
Wohoooo! You did leave a comment on my blog about studying abroad some time ago, so exciting! I hope everytning turns out nicely for you.
And the star print is dreamy.
How exciting! I really hope that the visa process goes well so you can go to Europe!
Awesome pics, they look like they are from an indipendent fashion magazine!
Oh I hope you get to go to Europe, that sounds exciting, and if you do then I can expect to see cool photo shoot of you in another country! I was wondering how you could possibly still be blogging when your life is so hectic, and it's nice to know that blogging is therapeutic for you!
BTW, I changed my domain to http://www.fashionaddictgirl.com and I was wondering if you could update my link to the new. Sorry if this is burden...
oh i hope everything goes ok with your visa! europe is an amazing place. i love that picture of you on the tracks in the distance, the perspective is really cool.
don't worry, things will turn out for the best, i'm sure! you look very pretty, as always. xo
This skirt it LOVELY! And those shoes, oh I love these.
what a wonderful opportunity...i hope things work out in your favor! xxx
You finally submitting to the stars "trend"!
You're gonna fit in so well in Europe where ever that might be! I hope the visa issues clear up fast!
Anyways I wish I could layer my clothes like you. Unfortunately the weather is abit less kind to us over in this part of the world. boo..... =)
wow how exciting I would love to do that some day, i hope all works out well for you.
Those are hugh train tracks! in the photo of you lying down on them you look so little compared to them!
You maybe come to Europe? Wow that's great!
For me blogging is kind of therapeutic, too.
Wow, how exciting for you. I can guarantee that if I was "abroad", there would be no studying going on at all. ;)
YOur dress is beautiful and the whole train track scene is lovely. I wish you the best, and hope your visa troubles end happily =]
Good luck! Can't wait to see what outfits you put together in Europe!
WOW! sounds fab, but I'm sorry you're experiencing anguish over it, I've never heard of that being an issue before, but I really do wish you the best of luck! you deserve to go! and that skirt is beyond amazing! :)
wow - how fantastic! i hope it all goes well for you, i would love to go back to paris.
what a great location, i wish there was a cool railway line that near me, but unfortunately living in the middle of london means i would run the risk of being squished by a Central Line train :(
Europe; how exciting! :]
& I love this outfit. The polkadots & the green match perfectly together.
Europe sounds like fun. Preparing for it sounds hectic and scary.Your star dress is lovely.
sorry if this is unwarranted or terrible advice:
i'd pack up a simple wardrobe of pieces that can mix and re-mix many different ways and take them to washington as if you were staying twice your intended stay.
then, take all the "extras" - all the purses, jewelry, tights, sweaters, coats, boots, etc- that you would need to either "finish off" that wardrobe or make it one that will help you transition in to a european winter and pack them up into a box or two.
label the box(es) with your parents' address and give them to your most responsible friend along with a blank check to cover the cost of shipping them out.
if you get word you are going (AND I HOPE YOU DO!) then call your friend and have them sent out to washington. then you can either pack them up and take them with you to europe OR you can have your parents send them over once you are there and settled and know where you want them sent.
hope this helped! and hope you get good news soon :)
xo!
oh, that's so exciting! i studied abroad and it was magical. i hope everything works out quickly and smoothly -- visa things tend to have a way of doing that, so be hopeful. :)
and i adore the outfit. love the colors and layering!
I love your outfit and I'm glad you're still able to blog in spite of all you're trying to accomplish. Yours is one of the many blogs that I live vicariously through. There's great writing and beautiful, ethereal pictures. It's really quite a treat.
I hope and pray that everything works out for your trip (visa wise). Keep us posted on events.
Take care and keep writing.
Big cheers from me!
How fortunate you are! I hope you will continue to blog and share with us some great European fashions.
I hope your visa situation gets straightened out! Sounds like fun.
Good luck with the visa situation! If you're in London or Paris in October, maybe we can meet up. :)
That star-print dress is so adorable, and I love your flats in today's post.
yay, congratualtions! I'm tres jalouse (is it France????) and I wish I could study abroad my freshman year of college, but I kind of understand why you can't... I hope the visa works out!
Wow, that's an amazing opportunity! I'm happy for you. I hope all goes well. I love that outfit, very Chanel-inspired with the stars, you pull it off nicely.
I´m on the same boat. I still haven´t recieved my renewed study permit, and I´m supposed to go back to school on the 29th. If I don´t get it on time, I dont´t really know what I´ll do (plus, I already bought my plane ticket). Hopefully your problem will be solved soon!
studying abroad how fun. a person should go away from home, which does wonders for a gal's horizon. anyway good luck!
ps. your star print outfit is darling. it's just not for me but really cute on you. why is that.
You will get it. for sure.
good things come to good people...
You will be in Paris or Milan or London ;) before you know it.
I can't wait to see where you will send up...
loving the stars. I have a star dress which I love! I don't see it as a trend because I honestly think stars are eternally beautiful.
L.xx.
great big congratulations to you! that sounds like an incredible opportunity.. hope you go somewhere amazing!(:
oh, lying on the train tracks now, i see? the pictures are gorgeous, as always.. i love the last one with the shoes..
This is sooooooooo exciting, dear! Ahhh, I am so curious as to where you are going to be studying, and more than positive everything will go smoothly and you'll get the visa soon. Keeping my fingers crossed.
I really like the idea of layering two dresses, especially after seeing the result: you look super chic as always.
this is really exciting!! I am so happy for you and hoping for the best! Europe is a dream and i am so happy for you!!
a kiss my friend!
I really admire you, you have so much to do and don´t forget about the blog, you really work hard for that and your blog is amazing!!!
You're a star, and you'll get your visa. It has to happen.
I'm very happy for you, and I know that if you get to go, you'll benefit greatly from the experience. I'd be beside myself by now. You are holding together well.
Fingers crossed.
things have a funny, beautiful way of all falling into perfect place at the very last minute.
(which never ceases to stress me out, because up until the moment it happens, it seems i feel hopeless, helpless, and entirely overwhelmed :)
i'm sending good visa thoughts your way.
things have a funny, beautiful way of all falling into perfect place at the very last minute.
(which never ceases to stress me out, because up until the moment it happens, it seems i feel hopeless, helpless, and entirely overwhelmed :)
i'm sending good visa thoughts your way.
I hope you get to go on your adventure abroad. I will send good energy out into the universe for you. Washington should be amazing weather now, so your are in luck there. Love the star skirt, and it's a little scary seeing you lying on the tracks like that, DaNgEr!!
oh thats great!! where in Europe are you going to study?
love the photos!
How exciting, I can't wait to hear if you're heading this way! I'll cross my fingers for you!
omg so exciting! i can't wait until you reveal your destination, and just think of the new possible places for your post settings! we all can't wait to go along for the adventure
oooh i'm so jealous you're studying abroad! you're such a world traveler!
i too find blogging to be therapeutic. it's all about priorities .. this is one of the few things i do for myself only!
Lovely dress! And congratulations about your studies!
Mademoiselle M.
oh my stars what a gorgeous dress!
Congratulations on your course and Good luck for your visa application - I can't believe how hard it is these days to travel abroad, all the applications/forms/etc!
Congratulations and good luck! I'll think positive thoughts for you. =)
i am quite smitten with your belt!
i am quite smitten with your belt!
Studying abroad in Europe would be so amazing! I'm already looking forward to your photos in future blog entries. I hope the visa thing works out.
Europe sounds like a lot of fun! I hope that everything works out with your visa. I love your shoes, they are amazing! Great outfit.
Belle
Ahhh, so exciting! But visas must be indeed stressful.. It would be a bummer if you didn't get to go, I'd be rather pissed to be honest.. Whereabouts in Europe are you heading?
You're one of the reasons I've begun to wear my dresses as shirts and mixing them up more, btw :D
gosh! that sounds really hectic!
well i hope everything goes according to plan for you :)
oh wow, I really really hope that you get to go. I was lucky enough to live and study abroad in Rome for six months and it was one of the most amazing things I've ever done in all of my 27 years.
I will keep my fingers crossed for you!
Weeee, this sounds way too exciting! I'm so happy for you, studyig overseas. Fun, fun, fun! Calm down and relax over a cup of tea. I hop eyou'll keep up with the therapeutic blogging about wherever you'll go :)
You look gorgeous as always - though the traintrack photos make me strangely anxious.
Congrats on studying abroad. Cath and I went to Spain and Scotland our junior year and absolutely loved it! can't wait to hear where you're going.
well if you ever want to do a swap - i know one thing to put in your package! ;)
Aw you're pictures always make me feel happy cause they're always so calming and beautiful =]
I'm glad you find blogging a good thing because if you stop I'd probobly be super super sad.
I love your dress and belt and just everything about your outfit =]
goodluck with everything!!
Good for you. going abroad is fantastic.. broadens your perspective in life.. too cliché you may say but true.. what can I say? I've done it and I'm a different person now after living in all different countries..
good luck with the visa process!
lovely star-studded skirt.
oh man, good luck. I have to admit some jealousy- I have ALWAYS, always wanted to study abroad but have never been able to :)
Congratulations! This will be so amazing for you! I was almost going to study abroad in Hong Kong for a year, but they cancelled the program due to SARS. :(
that's a very exciting opportunity and I hope you are able to work out everything. I'm impatient to get to college so I can take advantage of the same opportunities. I love the setting of your photoshoot too!
G.o.r.g.e.o.u.s =)
Congratulations :)!
Your pics are amazing, as always! :D <3
I'm glad you've heard some good news!!
The star skirt is adorable and I admire your thriftiness? of layering dresses/dresses and dresses/skirts. Very clever.
i hope everything turns out just like you want it to be!
More inspiring and unusual pictures, damn it my local train tracks don't look like that!
What exciting news about studying abroad- imagine all the clothes you will find and tales you'll have to tell us.
I'm very excited for you.
LM
x
I soooooooo love your photo's, your photography has really developed and improved since I first started reading your blog. All the very best of luck in getting your visa and sorting things out......I hope you'll be able to continue blogging!!!!
i'm stressed too right now! but, not for any particular reason. does that ever happen to you? you just feel stressed for no reason. weird. but of course you have plenty to be stresesd out about so i'm glad blogging can be therapeutic for you. it has started to be that way for me. <3 you should throw on some brandi carlile. =)
This sounds fairly obvious but if you are ever in London.... do let me know! Good luck with the visa issues etc....
I am sure you will get the visa on time. Really wondering how Europe would affect to your style! good luck;)
ah wow!!! i hope he europe trip does go to plan! it'd be awesome...
Good Luck hun!
lucky lucky girl! My turn to be jealous, and I hope everything goes smoothly for you!
I just want to comment and say that I have always wanted to take photos on an unused railway track. JUST LIKE THIS!
fantastic pics, seriously. i love the stars on the skirt!
I hope you get to go to Europe..and these photos are gorgeous.
amazing, amazing photoshoot.
crossing my fingers for your study abroad in europe, i know from experience how amazing and rewarding it truly is.
Oh great, hope you get to go! I had the best time ever when I was studying elsewhere... I'm a little bit sad now that I really did not do that much of studying then at all, since I did go to a great uni there.
I'm very curious to where your going... Have you ever mentioned what you study btw?
(Quite curious of what that would be too, but I do get it if you haven't mentioned it here in the blog, one doesn't always have to give everything away so to say...)
Keeping fingers crossed for you, I can't wait to know the destination...
I love that dress! Twurly party dresses are so much fun:) I tried it on at H&M but it just didn't look right on me:/
xCC
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