A mix tape that is bound to make you smile

"It takes courage to be willing to meet myself over and over again, seeing in my own face more beauty and grace and ability to love than I had hoped for, more judgment and impatience and need than I had feared. I forget that it does not matter how far or fast I move, but only how much of myself I take along for the journey." Oriah Mountain Dreamer

Sometimes I need to remind myself that even though life can be hard at times, I need to stay optimistic. It's incredible how telling yourself "today is going to be a good day" makes such a difference. I have to remind myself that there are so many people, opportunities, and beautiful things in life that I need to be thankful for, all of the time. I am surrounded by so much love, even when I'm drowning in stress. I'm alive and I need to be grateful for that. One of my favorite things in life is meeting new people and getting to know them. If any of you bloggers out there would like a pen pal, let me know! I'd absolutely love it!

My birthday is coming up next month and I have a feeling that my 22nd year of life is going to be the best one yet. I hope everyone is having a great week so far and here's my mix tape! I hope it makes you smile like it does me!



1. I Want the World to Stop, Belle & Sebastian
2. Camera Talk, Local Natives
3. Empty Room, Arcade Fire
4. Natural's Not In, Gang of Four
5. You Remind me of Home, Ben Gibbard
6. Kings of the Wild Frontier, Adam & The Ants
7. Terra Firma (Behold! The Gaucho), Specific Oceans
8. Bowl of Oranges, Bright Eyes

Heart Jewelry!

Like I've said in posts before, I like jewelry that holds some sort of meaning behind it. I love these two pieces because I love anything having to do with love (corny, I know). I've been swooning over this knot ring for months now. I think my hand is itching to wear it!

Oksana Sterling Silver Ring by India y La Luna

I love the idea that this knot is shaped like a little heart! I also adore its simplicity. I would never take it off!

Brass Anatomical Heart Necklace by HouseThatCrowBuilt

This hand cut brass heart is really beautiful. I love the texture of it and of course, the stamped "You are here." The piece was inspired by E.E. Cummings's poem I Carry your Heart with me. This makes me smile.

Ashley Meaders

I absolutely love all of the designs by Ashley Meaders. Everything on her website is so cute, happy, & full of love.

I can't look at these & the rest of her stuff without smiling. I love her creativity. It's inspiring to say the least!