Shades of Gray

Do you ever have those weeks that suck so bad that all you want is a hug from your mom? That was last week for me. Thankfully, my mom is awesome and drove an hour and a half yesterday to spend some mother-daughter time with me. We got Panera for lunch, ran some errands, did a little shopping, and finished up my Halloween costume. Thanks for a great day Mom :)

What I'm wearing: Forever 21 cardigan, Old Navy button-down, J.Crew outlet jeans, J.Crew flats, Forever 21 tote, Self-made earrings

I've been going through a gray phase lately. It may have something to do with the crappy moods I've been in? Either way, I'm kind of loving it. This outfit came together really easily with all the different shades of gray, and it was the perfect laid-back outfit for a day of shopping and running around with Mom.

The Light at the End of the Tunnel

Photo taken on the drive moving back to school

Sometimes you have to remember to look for the light at the end of the tunnel, the rainbow in between the gray clouds. Its been a rough week, made complete by the fact that I am now getting sick. No outfit pictures today because I will be attending class in yoga pants and a sweatshirt. This goes against everything I preach about looking nice for class, but sometimes you just have to focus on making it through the day, stylish or not. The first few weeks of school are always a difficult adjustment for me, so the stress of classes, work, extracurriculars, and a social life + the drastically changing temperatures have me feeling a little under the weather. I also just realized I left my camera charger in Cincinnati, and the battery is about to die. I'm trying to remind myself to stay positive and think of things I have to look forward to instead of dwelling on my stress. Here are some things I'm looking forward to in the upcoming weeks:
-This Friday's girls night out to celebrate my roommate's birthday
-Next weekend's trip home to celebrate my dad's birthday and spend time with family
-Hopefully getting a haircut (just a trim) while I'm home
-Celebrating my boyfriend's 21st birthday
-Starting to figure out my Halloween costume(s)
-Decorating for Halloween!

Some of these things may be small, but they are all little rainbows in the midst of gray clouds. They are what is keeping me sane right now. What are you focusing on to stay positive this week?