tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91576740142625238002024-03-19T05:41:25.396-05:00You're In BrookelynnBrooke @ Youre in Brookelynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08563272993034584340noreply@blogger.comBlogger444125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157674014262523800.post-28748607294593897332016-05-18T12:43:00.001-05:002016-05-18T12:43:53.341-05:00I Still Have No Idea What I'm Doing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well, it's official: I'm a college graduate! After taking 5 years to finish my undergrad, it still hasn't really hit me yet. Not like it matters much- I'll be going to grad school (somewhere, I haven't figured that out yet), but I'm taking a year off to save some money first. Plus, I'm considering getting my doctorate in Psychology (yeeeeah!), so I'll probably be in school for the rest of my life. But that's beside the point.<br />
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One of the things I was most excited to do was decorate my graduation cap. I spent hours scouring pintrest for ideas and narrowed it down to a couple, but this idea was one that popped into my head right at the last second. I was looking at <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/236790892886947198/" target="_blank">this pin</a>, and decided to add a quote I thought was a <i>biiiiit</i> more accurate.<br />
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It was all hand-painted and took me <i>waaaaaay</i> too long, but I love how it ended up!</div>
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Anxiety can entirely consume a person. It can make you feel helpless, like you can't breathe, like you're stuck inside you're own head and can't get out. And as with any 'invisible illness,' you never know who may be suffering. With the stigma attached to mental illness, you often don't see how badly someone might be suffering, if at all. I know for me personally, I feel <i>embarrassed</i> when I have to admit to someone that I was just vomiting because I was so anxious, or when I have to hide my on-coming tears when I feel a panic attack coming on in public. A lot of people don't understand how that feels, so the stigma of mental illness being an 'exaggeration' or a character flaw still lingers.<br />
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which I've decided is the perfect time to officially debut my photography series on anxiety, which I've titled "Seeing the Symptoms." I've always felt awkward about openly talking about my feelings and intimate details like that, so when I decided I wanted to spread awareness about my symptoms, I figured using photography would be a much better route. Even as I'm writing this, I have this feeling of underlying anxiety that I have no idea how to describe, other than by the feeling portrayed in this picture.<br />
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I'm going to try and post a photo from this series at least once a week all throughout the month of May. Let's try to support each other and end the stigma ♥</div>
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A few weeks ago, I was cleaning Skylar and I's apartment when I found a box of Skylar's random junk that we hadn't unpacked yet (we moved in last August...yeah). Inside was mostly old clothes and useless junk, but then I discovered this little book. It was a Christmas present I gave to Skylar the first year we started dating. That was almost six years ago- I was a senior in high school, and Skylar was a junior. I bought a little blank journal around the time we started dating, and started writing little notes to him inside of it whenever I missed him. I decided to turn it into an art journal and give it to him for Christmas.</div>
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Flipping through it brought on so many emotions. It instantly brought me back to high school, to a much simpler time. When I could just spend hours creating and making art and not caring about whether it looked "good." It brought me back to experiencing my first love (and some really sappy journal entries- I left most of those out of this post). Mostly it just inspired me to create another art journal to look back on.<br />
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I decided I wanted to take pictures of my favorite pages. Skylar and I's 6th anniversary is coming up this Saturday (May 7th), and it's kind of crazy to look back on this journal in the context of having dated for six years. I wanted to make sure that if this journal ever got lost again, there would be some way I could look back at at least a peak of what I wrote in here. I can't wait to read it in another six years- who knows where we'll be.<br />
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I always thought it was weird that my Mom <i>hated</i> anything with a strong fragrance. Anyone else's mom like that? She would always scrunch up her nose whenever I lit a scented candle or wore a lot of perfume. So whenever Mother's day rolls around and I see all of the gift guides with pretty-smelling soaps and lotions, I know that my Mom would never go for any of it. I figured there had to be plenty of other people with Moms like mine out there, so I put together a little gift guide for Moms who hate fragrances.<br />
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I feel like the one thing all Moms can get behind is home decor. Who doesn't want to add more beautiful and useful things to their home? You could easily please a stylish mom with some pretty throw pillows or beautiful art piece, or the more practical mom with some kitchen utensils or organizational furniture. The opportunities are endless!<br />
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Adult coloring books have been a huge trend over the last year, but for good reason- they are super relaxing and so damn addictive! My favorite coloring books are by <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_sc_0_6?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=johanna+basford+coloring+books&sprefix=johana%2Caps%2C164" target="_blank">Johanna Bradford</a>, her illustrations are adorable. Don't forget to include some markers or colored pencils!<br />
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Accessories are always a good way to go; it's a great gift for a fashion-loving mom without having to know her size. A nice piece of jewelry or a fancy handbag will definitely wow, but practical accessories like sunglasses or hats are great ideas too.<br />
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I finally did something that I've had on my 'goals' list <a href="http://youreinbrookelynn.blogspot.com/2012/08/19-before-20.html">since I was 19</a>- I got a tattoo! I've had so many ideas on what I might have wanted, and have always been to indecisive to actually follow through on any of them. Fast forward to last Christmas when my mom gave me a gift certificate to my local tattoo shop, and I basically had no excuse to wait any longer! </center>
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I've had this idea of getting a polaroid camera for at least a year or two now, and I thought it would be perfect as my first tattoo. It was definitely a little bigger than I would have liked my first tattoo to be (I wanted to start small so I could get a feeling of what the pain would be like), but I like to think that I powered through it like a champ. We did the whole thing in one session that lasted about 5 or 6 hours. The last few hours were pretty brutal in terms of pain, but I didn't even cry- so that's all that matters I think.</center>
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Although I definitely was a little worried about the pain of getting the tattoo, what I was actually more anxious about was the healing process afterwards. I did some research beforehand about what to expect and aftercare and all that jazz, and most sources basically said that a tattoo is an open sore, and to treat it that way. I was basically just scared that I would do something wrong and ruin it, but I basically did exactly what my tattoo artist told me to do in terms of aftercare (which, to me, is the best source out of all) and everything healed just fine.</center>
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And in case you were wondering, what they say is definitely true- I am already itching to get another one! Like I said before, I've had lots of ideas over the last few years and I feel like I am finally ready to get a few of them, now that I know what the process is like. I have this weird plan that I want to get a tattoo of every pet I own, and of course I already have design ideas in my head for my childhood cat (Star), my current cat (Bear), and one with both my guinea pigs, so I definitely have enough ideas to keep me occupied.</center>
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Hey, look who's (attemping) to post again? I've been in a slump ever since the semester started, and it's been a damn busy one. I've had no time to think about anything other than school/work, let alone think about this blog. But I got a rare day off a few weeks ago, and was able to tag along with Skylar's family to the Zoo!<br />
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I've posted <a href="http://youreinbrookelynn.blogspot.com/2014/07/snapshots-minnesota-zoo.html" target="_blank">some photos</a> from when I've visited the zoo before, but I never felt like they turned out very well. I've only ever tried to shoot with my kit lens when at the zoo before, but it couldn't achieve a very good depth of field and my photos always came out looking flat and kind of 'touristy.' I decided to bring along my new <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Nikon-AF-S-NIKKOR-Focus-Cameras/dp/B004Y1AYAC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1458244286&sr=8-2&keywords=50mm+1.8" target="_blank">50mm f/1.8 lens</a> to test out some more (I unfortunately haven't used it much), and the more I use it the more I love it! I'm still getting used to the crop (it's a prime lens, so there is no zoom), but I love the depth of field I can get.<br />
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At first I thought the glare/dirt on the glass was going to be a problem for taking any photos, but I think the texture actually adds to the photos and I am really digging it- especially in the photo with the leopard up there! I love seeing cute, fluffy animals at the zoo, but my favorites to take pictures of are definitely the reptiles and fish, since they always have such colorful habitats. I am pretty stoked that I captured this gorilla with her baby, though! (below)</div>
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Well, now I'm back to the grind of my last semester of school. I'm going to make every attempt to start posting here more often, hopefully I can get my butt in gear and queue some posts up.<br />
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Hello everyone! I realized I never shared these photos I took last summer, which is a bummer because I am actually pretty proud of them. Also, it's the dead of winter here, and these photos remind me of summer so I think that makes it ok :)</div>
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Over the summer, I offered a few free portrait sessions on my photography facebook page. I had big goals of getting my photography business going this summer (that obviously didn't happen....I'm shooting for this summer instead!), and I thought offering some free sessions would be a good way to gain exposure, practice, and expand my portfolio. </div>
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My first session was with 4-month old Frankie. Honestly, I was super nervous- I'd never really taken pictures of kids before, so I had no idea what to expect. I brought Skylar with me for moral support (and to make funny faces at Frankie). Luckily, Frankie was awesome in front of the camera, and I ended up having a ton of fun. Isn't he cute?</div>
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Happy 2016 everyone! I know I'm already a little late hopping on the 'new years resolution' train, as January is basically already halfway over (whaaa?). It's crazy how much time flies- 2015 was basically over in the blink of an eye, which I was actually totally OK with because 2015 was super shitty, to be completely honest. I struggled with depression and anxiety the majority of the year, which left me completely unmotivated and uninspired.<br />
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With that being said, I made a list of goals for 2016 that would hopefully steer me back towards being my creative, uninhibited self. I know it will be a struggle- my mental illness isn't going to just disappear because it's a new year- but I'm under some great treatment and I think I'll be able to cope much better.<br />
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This is the first on the list and one of the most important to me- I feel like my being is so tied to photography and speaking through photographs that when I slack on taking photos, I don't even feel like myself. I think I'm slowly starting to get back into it- I've been working on a photo series based on mental illness (I'm waiting to share it here until it's totally done), and I've already ventured outside with my camera a few times this year. Plus, I got an amazing new lens for Christmas that has me dying to try it out some more. And (as you can see in the photo), Skylar bought me an Instax Mini that I can't wait to use!</div>
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One of the things I really want to cut back on is social media. I'm not cutting it out at all- I actually want to use social media more, but I want to cut back my time mindlessly scrolling through facebook or instagram when I have way more productive things I could be doing. I have this habit of opening up facebook and spending hours just scrolling through my feed, even though I honestly don't care about most of the stuff I'm reading.</div>
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I absolutely let this blog go in 2015, and it's one of my biggest regrets. But now's the best time to get back into the swing of things, right? I actually have so many ideas for content, the biggest hurdle is getting the motivation together to make a great post. I think what's been holding me back the most is doubt- I will think of an idea or start working on something, and start to think "Man, this isn't good enough. No one will look at this, or even care about it." Obviously, that's toxic thinking. Plus, if I don't even try, then obviously I will get no where. I just need to push through!<br />
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I will be the first to admit that I am probably one of the worst cooks on the planet. And honestly, I don't even like cooking that much. I love eating, but usually I would much rather just go to a restaurant and have them cook me something delicious than to actually do it myself. But I guess I'm basically an "adult" now and cooking from scratch is something I really need to learn. I want to save money on food and start eating healthier, so cooking my own food will definitely help. Plus, I feel bad making Skylar always cook for us, haha!<br />
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Something I've discussed here and there is my new-found love of yoga. I love that yoga can be so many different things- I love using it to relax and meditate before bed, or as an invigorating workout in the middle of the day. Plus, as a dancer, I am always in need of something to keep my strength and flexibility up when I'm not in class, and yoga as proven to be the perfect thing.</div>
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Something that's been on my "to-do" list for years now is getting my photography business up and running for good. One of my big life dreams is to work from home on my own business, and I think that if I really work hard, I can get my little portrait business off the ground. Last year I was able to get some experience on different types of shoots- I worked with a 4-month old for the first time last summer, and I even shot my first wedding! Once the weather gets a little nicer, I can't wait to start doing some more shoots.</div>
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This is also something I've had on my list for ages, and that is to get (at least one) tattoo! I think the reason that I haven't got one yet is the fact that every tattoo idea that I would like to get done would cost more than what I could pay at the time. But I ended up getting a $300 gift certificate to an awesome tattoo shop for Christmas, so now I have no excuse! I already have what I want planned, now I just need to make the appointment!</div>
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When I get into a depressive episode, one of the first things that go out the window is my desire to create. Not only do I end up feeling overwhelmed at the possibilities, I usually end up feeling like whatever I create just isn't good enough. But I want to start creating just for me- to create as therapy rather than to ultimately show anyone. I want to start working more on my <a href="http://youreinbrookelynn.blogspot.com/2015/04/wreck-this-journal-vol-1.html" target="_blank">wreck this journal</a> and making more DIY projects.<br />
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This goal should fully read "find happiness in the little things." When I get anxious or start having an anxiety attack, there are times where I feel like everything is horrible and I just can't stop focusing on what's making me anxious. I really want to try and start focusing on the happy moments- no matter how small. If I'm having a horrible day at work, for example, cracking a few jokes with a co-worker can instantly brighten my day. I just need to remember to focus on those little interactions instead.</div>
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And finally, I don't want to let my mental illness become an excuse or define me as a person. I allowed that to happen a lot in 2015, if you couldn't tell from reading this whole post. I know I'll be dealing with mental illness my whole life, and while I do want to talk about it more on this blog and "shed light" on my struggles if you will, I want to stop letting my anxiety define my actions. I know this will be hard, and it will require me to step out of my comfort zone on a lot of things, but I know that's what's necessary for recovery.</div>
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If you were able to read that whole ramble-y post, then bravo! I am excited for 2016 and what it will bring. I think it will definitely be a year of growth and change for sure. Wish me luck!</div>
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Brooke @ Youre in Brookelynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08563272993034584340noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157674014262523800.post-60080754713997657692016-01-08T10:48:00.005-06:002016-01-08T10:48:46.983-06:00Friday Finds ♥ 1/8<div style="text-align: center;">
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I love <a href="http://www.thejungalow.com/2015/10/news-and-happenings-at-the-jungalow-and-beyond.html" target="_blank">these business cards</a>- especially the green sides!<br />
<img alt="Wipe that log-frame clunker from your mind. This house is where ebony-stained exteriors meet rustic-urbane style.: " src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/90/3c/fc/903cfc6e0ca8258c3d61f69cdf502ba9.jpg" width="600" /><br />
<a href="http://www.lonny.com/Decorating/articles/1y0gtegAX43/Trend+We+Love+The+Sexy+Cabin" target="_blank">This cabin</a> looks so cozy- I've always wanted to live in a cabin.<br />
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This <a href="http://www.cademeuchapeu.com/2014/01/09/d-i-y-kimono-fashion/" target="_blank">DIY kimono</a> is adorable, and actually looks super easy!<br />
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<a href="https://www.skillshare.com/classes/design/Love-Your-Letters-Communicate-Visually-with-Words/393632797/projects/6126" target="_blank">This is something I need to remember more often</a>.<br />
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Is this not the most gorgeous <a href="http://www.weddingchicks.com/2015/01/05/chic-wedding-in-the-woods/" target="_blank">wedding ceremony set-up</a> you've ever seen? This is basically my dream wedding, right here.<br />
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<a href="http://style-files.com/2015/06/22/summer-essentials-a-pair-of-cool-sneakers/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+style-files+(style-files.com)" target="_blank">These shoes</a> are so damn beautiful!<br />
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<a href="http://blazepress.com/2014/03/30-animals-smiling/" target="_blank">This little guy</a> just makes me so happy :)<br />
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Friday finds is back! I haven't posted one of these in nearly a year, but after looking back on some of them I decided I would start this little series again.<br />
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Happy Friday!</div>
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Hi guys! It's been a while since I posted any style posts- I think my last one was in March? To be honest, I wasn't quite sure if I wanted to keep doing outfit photos when I came back to blogging. I hadn't been buying a lot of clothes or really paying attention to what I was wearing over the last few months. Depression will do that to ya. But, I realized that I have so much more energy and feel so much better when I actually put a little effort into what I'm wearing.<br />
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So I guess I should talk about this outfit, right? I got this dress from the Savation Army on black friday, so it was approximately $1. I love how simple it is, and it is stretchy cotton so it is super comfy. Whenever I wear this, I always have people asking me if I just came from ballet class (which wouldn't be out of the ordinary, since I do take ballet 3+ times a week). But that makes me love it more!<br />
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Anyway, I've been seeing everyone talking about the crazy-mild winter we've been having (at least, over here in the midwest!) Is it like that everywhere? I'm pretty sure that the day these photos were taken, it was about 60 degrees. In December! I'm totally okay with it though. I would actually love it if it were like this all winter- if it didn't snow, I would be even happier! I'm sure the snow will come eventually...but for now I'm in denial.<br />
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This is Skylar and I's new kitty, named Bear!<br />
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Well, I say "new," but we've had him since we moved in August. Skylar and I were planning on adopting a cat eventually when we moved, but we were originally going to wait a little while, until we both had a little bit more money. But one day last summer, we came home to Skylar's parent's house and this fat little black and white cat with half a mustache greeted us. He was actually kind of an asshole at first- he was hissing at Skylar's other cat, and wouldn't really let you come near him.<br />
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<span style="text-align: center;">It turned out that a co-worker of Skylar's mom had just gotten divorced and went on vacation, and asked Skylar's mom to watch Bear for a few weeks. Well, a few weeks turned into a few months, and the co-worker eventually called and said he was moving to the place he was on vacation at and wasn't coming back (yeah...haha). He told Skylar's mom to take him to the animal shelter if she didn't want to keep him. It didn't take us long to decide to take him with us when he moved. He had become so much more friendly, and he seemed to like us- he slept at the end of our bed every night!</span><br />
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Now that we've had Bear at our place for a few months, he's turned into the most loving kitty ever. It turns out that he just really doesn't like being with other cats- he likes being an only kitty. He loves getting attention, and will literally beg for you to play with him. He also has no qualms about hopping in your lap purring like a lawn mower. Plus, he is so chubby and cute!<br />
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Hello there! You may have noticed that I kind of disappered from blogging/the internet for a few months, but I'm happy to say that I am ready to get back at it again! First off, am I the only one who noticed that a bunch of other bloggers decided to come out of hiatus recently too? Is there something in the air? haha.<br />
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Anyway, I've been dealing with a lot of anxiety this year- and these past few months have been a real struggle. That's why I decided to take a break from blogging- it had become so forced, and I wasn't doing it for myself anymore. In my time off I reflected about a lot of things, and I want You're In Brookelynn to be a more genuine space for me. I want to use it as a place to grow- to post my photography and art, and talk about life, struggles, work, and whatever else pops in my head.<br />
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One of my favorite things to do used to be going out on a walk and taking photos of whatever caught my eye. Over the past few months my anxiety has caused me to become somewhat of a hermit, but a few weeks ago I randomly decided to pick up my camera and take a few photos outside my apartment in between classes. My apartment is literally a 30-second walk from campus, and there is a huge fence across from our parking lot that divides the properties. Every time I walked past it, I noticed the most beautiful red leaves and vines growing on it, and I really wanted to photograph it before all the leaves were gone. (And guess what, they are all gone as of when I am posting this!) Anyway, I'm pretty pleased with the photos!</div>
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<b style="font-style: italic;">Hey, long time no see! </b>Yeah, I know I posted that I was back to blogging about a month ago, but life has just been crazy. My anxiety has reared it's head, and these past few months have been <i>rough</i>. Not only that, but I have been working 2 jobs in addition to trying to start up my photography business. Summer isn't supposed to be this stressful, is it?<br />
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My main problem lately has been with my mental health. I started struggling with depression and anxiety in high school, and while I have managed it successfully for the last few years, things have started to go downhill. My occasional anxiety has turned into frequent anxiety/panic attacks (sometimes multiple times a day), followed by periods of deep depression. During the times I feel relatively normal, I relish in it and try to take some photos, practice yoga, spend time with friends, and just try to relax. But during the times I feel down, man is it hell. It's gotten to the point where I absolutely need to see a doctor and a counselor, which has been a feat in itself (why is it so damn hard to get an appointment with a psychiatrist?). I'm trying to take steps to get myself to feel normal again.<br />
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My life isn't all bad though- I actually have some really exciting things coming up! I am moving in with my boyfriend Skylar and a few of our friends at the beginning of August, and I am SO excited about it. However, that brings me to my least favorite part- packing. It's because of this (and my crazy anxiety issues on top of it), that I've decided to take an official 'hiatus' here on the blog for about a month or so. I know I already haven't been posting for a few weeks, but I know the next few weeks are going to be just as busy, probably even more so. But, once I have moved and settled in, I really do want to start blogging again. I want to work on my photography and showcase more of my abilities, and I actually have SO many ideas that I can't wait to work on once I have the time. A few of my plans include a total blog design makeover, a new website for my photography business, and lots of other little projects.<br />
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So, to recap, I'm taking a bit of time off for myself. I hope you'll still stick around until I get back ♥</div>
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This past weekend, I had the pleasure of going down to Chicago with some friends for <a href="http://www.animalplanet.com/tv-shows/puppy-bowl/woofstock-road-to-puppy-bowl/" target="_blank">Animal Planet's Woofstock Festival</a>! It was a free, outdoor festival just for puppies! You could bring your own dogs, and they had tons of animals you could adopt there as well. My friends brought their puppy Marley, who I'm convinced had basically the best day of his life, ha!<br />
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The event itself was pretty dang cool. Not only was it basically a gathering of puppies, they also had Animal Planet stars, like <a href="http://jacksongalaxy.com/" target="_blank">the crazy cat whisperer guy with a guitar case full of cat toys</a>. But the most exciting person that was there was <a href="http://lilbub.com/" target="_blank">LIL BUB</a>! I was seriously <i>sooo</i> excited about this (I have an unhealthy obsession with lil bub). Unfortunately we ended up getting there an hour after the event started, and by then his handlers told us that he went back to his hotel :(, haha. Someday I will meet him!</div>
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One of the other big events taking place was an attempt to break a world record- the most adopted dogs in one place. I'm actually not sure if we broke the record or not- they probably announced it at the end of the festival, but we left before it was officially over. Anyway, they had to get all the adopted dogs in a fenced in area, so it was my perfect opportunity to meet & take pictures of some adorable puppies!<br />
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Summer is finally here, guys! After being stuck inside most of the day at one of my two jobs, I have been in desperate need of some fresh air. So the other night, Skylar and I decided to take a little bike ride around his town. Since I don't actually own a bike (it got stolen...boo), Skylar's mom let me borrow hers, which is a really pretty mint green (you can see it 2 photos down). Isn't it adorable? I almost want to buy the same exact one. Would that be weird?</div>
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Anyway, we went out just before sunset, and I am so happy I brought my camera. The sky was so beautiful! We rode to the park, which was insanely flooded, but still managed to find a spot to hang out. Here's all the photos from that night!</div>
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The last photo is a composite image of 3 photos- this is the only photo that I think really does the sunset justice. Evenings like these are the best :)<br />
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Happy Tuesday!</div>
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Hello everyone! I haven't shared any pictures of my guinea pigs, <a href="http://youreinbrookelynn.blogspot.com/2015/02/introducing-percy.html" target="_blank">Percy</a> and <a href="http://youreinbrookelynn.blogspot.com/2015/04/meet-dudley.html" target="_blank">Dudley</a>, in a while- and I realized I had to fix that! Both of them have grown so much since I got them, but Dudley has had the most insane growth spurt. He is about 3 months younger than Percy, and is already way bigger than him! </div>
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This was the first time it was actually pretty difficult to snap photos of them- they just would not sit still (probably because I had that bowl of lettuce sitting out of frame, haha!), so some of the photos are a little blurry. I think they still turned out pretty dang cute though :)</div>
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Brooke @ Youre in Brookelynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08563272993034584340noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157674014262523800.post-49749049901003842452015-06-05T09:00:00.000-05:002015-06-05T09:00:07.394-05:00Friday Finds ♥ 6/5<div style="text-align: center;">
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I think this <a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Therapy-Colouring-Book-Series/dp/1782432221/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?ie=UTF8&dpID=61IZyozRuoL&dpPl=1&pi=AC_SY200_QL40&qid=1419582138&ref=plSrch&ref_=mp_s_a_1_1&sr=8-1" target="_blank">art therapy coloring book</a> is exactly what I need in my life. I love the water color elements added <a href="http://assbatsandsparklythings.tumblr.com/post/106215381009/for-those-asking-this-is-my-new-art-therapy-book" target="_blank">here</a>!<br />
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I love the cut-outs on <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=477745001&pid=uid5225-23839765-37" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this bikini</a>!<br />
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How cool is this <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/203800167/the-one-ring-firering" target="_blank">Lord of the Rings fire pit</a>?!? If it wasn't for the astronomical price, I would definitely buy this.<br />
<img alt="You Make a Good Needlepoint Dress by BB Dakota - Short, Woven, Lavender, Solid, Casual, Sundress, Boho, Festival, Shift, Sleeveless, Summer, Better" src="http://productshots2.modcloth.net/productshots/0155/4941/4b2683de78cf4faf1d31f943dc2086b0.jpg?1430170041" /><br />
I'm not usually a fan of hi-low dresses, but I am in love with the color and design of <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=480172636&pid=uid5225-23839765-37" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this dress</a>. I love how unique it is!<br />
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<a href="http://www.teeteeheehee.com/" target="_blank">Teresa Lim</a> makes some of the coolest <a href="http://www.teeteeheehee.com/#!sew--wanderlust-/c1108" target="_blank">embroidery pieces on her travels</a>. So cool!<br />
<img alt="Ready for some Nail Inspo! Our friends at @paintboxnails created the perfect spring inspiration. #rcmnailit #rcmphotoaday" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/6b/97/fe/6b97fe985cf687387102c2dd27606898.jpg" width="600" /><br />
I haven't been into nail art much lately, but after seeing <a href="https://instagram.com/p/1y05BBxc8h/" target="_blank">these designs</a>, I really want to try a few! I <i>love</i> this color scheme.<br />
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Happy Friday everyone!</div>
Brooke @ Youre in Brookelynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08563272993034584340noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157674014262523800.post-49786740354089023122015-06-01T13:51:00.003-05:002015-06-01T13:51:55.438-05:00June Goals<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Wow, can you believe it's June already? I feel like I blinked and it was suddenly summer! I know I haven't been blogging much lately, but with starting a new part-time job, I've been enjoying spending my free time relaxing. But I want to get back into it, so why not share some other goals I have for June, right?<br />
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♥<b> Blog at least once a week. </b>Although I want to try to post more, I am giving myself the reasonable goal of 1 post per week. I'm not entirely back into the swing of blogging and queuing posts yet, so I think this is pretty attainable for where I'm at now.<br />
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<b>♥ Continue practicing yoga at least 3 times a week. </b>I haven't been talking about it much, but I have basically fallen in love with yoga. I had always been interested in it, but never fully got into it. I also don't talk about my ballet much, but I took the beginning of the year off from my dance training and needed something to keep myself in shape, and yoga was the perfect thing. I will probably do another post about this, because I could talk about it forever! Anyway, I want to practice at least 3 times a week in June.<br />
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<b>♥ Spend more time outside exploring! </b>It's basically way to nice outside to not enjoy it! This month, I really want to explore my city and go to all the parks, cool places, and events I can find.<br />
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<b>♥ Capture more photos. </b>I haven't been taking pictures much this year, and I have been trying really hard to get back into it. Really, I want to buy a small case for my camera so I can just stick it in my purse wherever I go- I want to capture more of my daily life!<br />
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♥ <b>Start going through old clothes/stuff</b>. I'm moving in with Skylar and a few friends in August (and I am soooo excited!). Although the apartment is a total upgrade from where I'm at now, Skylar and I will be sharing a bedroom that's about the same size as the one I have to myself now. So that means I have tons of stuff I need to get rid of- but I'm totally embracing it! I think it's going to be so refreshing to get rid of all the stuff I don't use anymore that's just sitting in my closet or in drawers.<br />
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Those are the main things I want to focus on in June. Do you have any goals for this month, or for the summer?Brooke @ Youre in Brookelynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08563272993034584340noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157674014262523800.post-39307330620447004112015-05-22T13:14:00.002-05:002015-05-22T13:14:58.330-05:00Series: Fairy Flowers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy Friday everyone! I'm not sure if it's the same all over the US, but the weather has been absolutely <i>beautiful</i> here lately. Skylar and I have been going on lots of bike rides, and I couldn't help but stop and take photos of every pretty flower I saw. I decided to have some fun in post-processing too :)</div>
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Although I'm well aware that Mother's Day is long gone, I unfortunately wasn't able to spend much of it with my mother due to my crazy schedule (did I mention I got another job?). However, since the semester is <i>finally</i> over, I get to spend some time with her this weekend. I wanted to get her a little gift and write her a nice letter, because who says Mother's Day is the only day we should pamper our moms, ya know? :)</div>
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I had lots of different gift ideas, but as I was visiting Walmart and I spotted a scent that perfectly exemplified my mother. I had never before heard of <a href="http://cbi.as/7jwg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Love 2 Love fragrances</a>, but the Fresh Rose + Peach scent reminded me so much of my mother. You know how scents are strongly linked to memory? Well, the fresh and floral scent of this fragrance instantly sent me back to childhood days of playing dress up with my mom and spraying all of her perfume so I could smell like her. This inspired me to write my mom a letter to go along with my gift! </div>
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My mom is one of the most selfless people I know, and also one of the most comforting. I think the reason I relate the Fresh Rose + Peach scent to my Mom is due to the fact that she always wore rose perfume, and that smell comforted me often as a child. She always knew the right thing to say to cheer me up, and I am entirely grateful she shaped me into the person I am now. </center>
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If Fresh Rose + Peach isn't your (or your mom's!) favorite scent, <a href="http://cbi.as/7jwe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Love 2 Love</a> has plenty of other fragrances like Freesia + Violet Petals and Jasmine and Sparkling Mimosa, to name a few. Plus, they are super affordable, which is perfect for me. I found them in this adorable endcap, complete with little gift bags!</center>
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Hello! It's been a minute, hasn't it? I would apologize for my absence, but a little break from this blog is exactly what I needed, to he honest. I've been feeling pretty un-inspired for the last few months, and decided to take a little break to think about the direction I want this blog to go in. There were a few times where I actually thought about quitting blogging all together, but after lots of thought I decided to stick with it (obviously, since you're reading this post, haha!) I love that this blog inspires me to photograph more and document more of my life than I would otherwise do.<br />
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That being said, I have decided to shift the focus of You're In Brookelynn to photography and lifestyle. I may post about fashion and beauty here and there, but to be honest- I just haven't been that into 'fashion' lately. I just wear what I want to wear, and most of the time it doesn't really seem 'blog-worthy' to me. I may post outfits sometimes, if you guys would be interested in continuing to see them- let me know! Anyway, I've been really inspired to up my photography game lately, and have decided to re-brand and invest in my photography business. So, I've been thinking of posting some photo sessions I have with friends and clients here, in addition to my regular content. Sound good? Cool.<br />
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Thanks for reading that rambly-rant type post :) I hope you'll continue following along with me & You're In Brookelynn!<br />
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This <a href="http://www.sprinklebakes.com/2015/04/watercolor-graffiti-chocolate-cake.html">watercolor chocolate cake</a> looks so dang cute. Future birthday cake?<br />
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Look at <a href="http://pshiiit.com/2013/08/03/shooting-star-le-set-etoile-par-rainbow-honey/">this beautiful nail polish</a>!<br />
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I came across a makeup artist named <a href="http://www.milyserebrenik.com/#makeup">Mily Serebrenik</a>, and this is some of her work. How amazing is this? Kind of seems like it would go well with the nail polish above too, right? haha.<br />
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I think I definitely need this <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=473976569&pid=uid5225-23839765-37">diamond ice cube tray</a>.<br />
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I don't think I've ever seen a floral beanie before, but <a href="https://marketplace.asos.com/listing/hats/handmade-floral-print-velvet-beanie/693886?MID=35719&affid=2135&WT.tsrc=Affiliate&siteID=je6NUbpObpQ-Q0E5tms74fhrhrh4JRSZ9A">this one</a> is super cute.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One of the main reasons I wanted to start a new one was to help me with my anxiety. This year, my anxiety has really spiked and has been SO much worse than it has been before. I find myself worrying about everything constantly, and even if I'm not consciously worried about something, I am still very anxious and on edge most of the time. Keeping a journal has been something I've done throughout my whole life to combat this and I absolutely love the idea of an art journal. So, this is kind of like my art therapy journal. I'll be sporadically posting updates as I continue to start and finish pages. Here's what I have so far!</div><h3 style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Finished Pages:</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkALY687El2WCPXU_y_RGjwxNEA-SzrSkJJSLuDpiDl3q4YIexACxQ4Lry8tKiodNrCFvKNHuo6l9c_EIUGope_MLGVP6fhx3Pn_Smc-DCpoc-LfFOQSz6wak3FCMxfDIaD9-yzXaYBBo8/s1600/DSC_0445.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkALY687El2WCPXU_y_RGjwxNEA-SzrSkJJSLuDpiDl3q4YIexACxQ4Lry8tKiodNrCFvKNHuo6l9c_EIUGope_MLGVP6fhx3Pn_Smc-DCpoc-LfFOQSz6wak3FCMxfDIaD9-yzXaYBBo8/s1600/DSC_0445.JPG" width="700" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTl8DI0n_XhZuPGqZ5MvRsRb5asinDuiqj-QFhvV-BHWVjQgpqrXyoDwB3feiUAJOL-eGg6Ipxlc0eOJLgU6mJxqf6-5kXiq5s1WZCHtO69qupnyPCK2IYJKnDnN-jpGwdNrWD22exz3Bz/s1600/DSC_0455.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTl8DI0n_XhZuPGqZ5MvRsRb5asinDuiqj-QFhvV-BHWVjQgpqrXyoDwB3feiUAJOL-eGg6Ipxlc0eOJLgU6mJxqf6-5kXiq5s1WZCHtO69qupnyPCK2IYJKnDnN-jpGwdNrWD22exz3Bz/s1600/DSC_0455.JPG" width="700" /></a><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">This was the first page I did. I have coffee at least once every day, so it totally made sense for me to do this page first! It's nothing special really, but I will not lie- it was pretty fun flinging coffee around, haha. Also, I leave coffee stains everywhere, so this was the one time I could sit my cup down and not worry if it spilled over!</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">This page is one I'm pretty proud of! It's kind of a funny story with this page- in my first Wreck this Journal in high school, this was one of the pages I finished first, too. But at the time, I had barely any art supplies (or art abilities, for that matter), so I did a design with crayons that was pretty similar to this one. And as the years went on and I kept looking back on that page, I kept thinking "man, that would look so much better with watercolor paint." So when I bought a new journal, one of my first thoughts was to re-create that page with watercolors. It's not the cleanest, mostly because I wasn't really trained in watercolor painting or it's techniques, but I love how it came out!</div><h3>In Progress:</h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlo5XPPRvLaTaBo8pvDjXjt5Cj2xkz3XfMDumUrzyNFGGtTN218oV4tiu21Y_JDmtn3czpjda-Qfs24kvLUbROK4myiiYtXtorQgzMPZbOWZY_kReAW9wc1zrbM7MrH9jHoXV5PddlKGXy/s1600/DSC_0456.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlo5XPPRvLaTaBo8pvDjXjt5Cj2xkz3XfMDumUrzyNFGGtTN218oV4tiu21Y_JDmtn3czpjda-Qfs24kvLUbROK4myiiYtXtorQgzMPZbOWZY_kReAW9wc1zrbM7MrH9jHoXV5PddlKGXy/s1600/DSC_0456.JPG" width="700" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">One of the first pages in the book has lots of lines to write your name in various ways. I didn't want to include a close-up of this page because it has some of my personal information on it, but I also started doing some doodling around the edge of the page, using mostly sharpie markers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">I got the idea to cover this whole page in mandalas/circle designs. I started out by tracing different size circles and building the design from there. The circle on the right was my first one, and the one on the left was the one that I tried to freehand (pro-tip: never try to freehand a circle. It will turn out like this.) I almost didn't want to post this because I think that left circle looks super wonky, but I am also trying to let myself fail with this project. There is no way that I could make everything in this journal turn out exactly how I imagine it, so I am embracing the mistakes. First I wanted to do this page in only sharpie markers, but I didn't like how there wasn't much contrast in the colors. Then I decided to add in the use of watercolor pencils, which definitely adds more depth and color gradients.<br />
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Have any of you ever done/finished a Wreck this Journal? I'd love to see some of your pages! </div></div></div>Brooke @ Youre in Brookelynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08563272993034584340noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157674014262523800.post-76267396710187607812015-04-17T11:32:00.001-05:002015-04-17T11:32:57.542-05:00Friday Finds ♥ 4/17<div style="text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://showmeyourmumu.tumblr.com/post/57592969681/home-photo">This</a> is basically like my dream bedroom! It looks so cozy.<br />
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<a href="http://www.laurenparkerphotography.com/">Lauren</a> takes some of the loveliest photos, and these from <a href="http://www.laurenparkerphotography.com/blog/2015/4/11/heather-option-models-lookbook">her latest lookbook shoot</a> are awesome!<br />
<img alt="Maven of the Farmer's Market Dress" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/4f/c6/8e/4fc68ed28252abeace1b0f2ab3865410.jpg" width="400" /><br />
I've decided I want to invest in some awesome maxi dresses for this summer, and <a href="http://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=476095557&pid=uid5225-23839765-37" rel="nofollow">this one</a> is so pretty!<br />
<img alt="BLT Pizza" src="https://perpetuallyhungryblog.files.wordpress.com/2014/07/img_4449.jpg?w=682" width="600" /><br />
I absolutely love BLTs, so this <a href="http://www.perpetuallyhungryblog.com/2014/08/21/blt-pizza/">BLT pizza</a> looks delicioussss. Plus, it looks easy enough to make that someone with minimal cooking abilities (like me) could even do it!<br />
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How gorgeous are <a href="http://www.laughingbuddhatattoo.com/shop/rainbow-flourite-eyelets-1-14/">these plugs</a>?!? I wish they were in my size!<br />
<img alt="Image of Over The Moon Lunar Locket" src="http://images.cdn.bigcartel.com/bigcartel/product_images/152946763/max_h-1000+max_w-1000/over_the_moon_locket_1.jpg" width="600" /><br />
This <a href="http://eclecticeccentricity.bigcartel.com/product/over-the-moon-lunar-locket">moon locket</a> is so damn cute! The <a href="http://eclecticeccentricity.bigcartel.com/">rest of this shop</a> is just as cute too.<br />
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I am IN LOVE with this bikini! (<a href="https://www.zalando.co.uk/seafolly-vintage-vacation-bikini-top-french-blue-s1941h01t-k11.html">top</a> + <a href="https://www.zalando.co.uk/seafolly-vintage-vacation-retro-bikini-bottoms-french-blue-s1941h021-k11.html">bottoms</a>) ~drooling~<br />
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Happy Friday!</div>
Brooke @ Youre in Brookelynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08563272993034584340noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9157674014262523800.post-61932678283763146212015-04-16T08:00:00.000-05:002015-04-16T10:11:00.790-05:00Meet Dudley!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yep I got another one- Say hello to my new friend Dudley! I don't want to say he was an impulse purchase, but I guess he kind of was. I had been thinking about getting <a href="http://youreinbrookelynn.blogspot.com/2015/03/playtime-with-percy.html">Percy</a> a friend for a while. I am slightly crazy and have been reading all of the guinea pig articles on Pintrest, and the number one tip all of the articles said was that guinea pigs are much happier and healthier if they live with a friend. I was going to wait a little bit before deciding if I wanted another, but the other day my friends and I stopped by the local animal shelter just to pet puppies (Do you guys have animal shelters where you can just walk in, play with the animals, and leave? It's the best!), and we noticed this little guy. I asked to hold him and I was instantly 100% sure he was coming home with me. Just look at that little curly face!<br />
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I was a little worried how Percy would react to another guinea pig, but he was <i>so</i> excited! After meeting each other, neither of them would stop squeeking and making happy noises for <i>hours</i>. Literally. It's the cutest thing ever to see them chasing, playing, and cuddling with each other. I bought Dudley his own little "hideaway" for the cage, just in case he wanted one separate from Percy, but they always cuddle up together under the same one. It's the cutest!<br />
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He was 25 days old when I got him, so he is a little smaller than Percy, who is now around 4 months old. Sometimes Percy goes a little dominance crazy and tries to mount Dudley (yeah...), but I'm hoping that will die down once they get adjusted.<br />
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Don't they make cute brothers? Once they get a little bigger they will outgrow their cage, and I have big plans to DIY an awesome, spacious cage. I can't wait! :)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15359890869888363927noreply@blogger.com4