Winter Macro

A few weekends ago we had some unexpected warm weather (almost 40 degrees, wow!), so Skylar and I decided to take a walk though the local forest preserve. It's been a while since I was able to wander around in nature and take some photos, so I was pretty excited about doing some exploring! I brought my macro attachments along, so here is basically a winter nature photo dump. Enjoy :)

Have a wonderful week!

Winter to-do list

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Now, I'm going to admit something...I hate winter. I would much rather be frolicking around with no shoes on and laying out in the sun. However, since we've got a ways to go until that will be possible again, I've decided to embrace winter and make a fun little list of wintery things that I want to do during the next few months.

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1. Go sledding. I've actually already done this once already this winter, but I definitely want to go again! We've got an awesome hill in my town for sledding, and plus it's also a forest preserve, so you can go exploring in the woods as well!

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2. Movie marathon. Although I wish I was having an LOTR extended edition marathon, I suppose any movie series will do. What better way to spend a cold, snowy day than wrapped up in blankets watching netflix?

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3. Bake. I have another confession to make: I am awful at cooking/baking. Like, laughably awful. However, I'd like to try and bring out my domestic side and try and bake a bit more. Plus, that just means more cookies and cupcakes for me to eat!

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4. Build a blanket fort. To snuggle in, of course.

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5. Curl up with a book. I want to read a lot more books this year. As of right now, I'm re-reading the Harry Potter Series, but I have a huge list of must-read books that I want to check out as well!

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6. Go to a museum. There are so many museums in Chicago I've never seen, and I think this winter would be the perfect time to visit! Plus, I believe many of them are having free admission weekends for the next few weeks, so I may need to take advantage.

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7. Go thrifting for sweaters. Nothing is better than a big, comfy sweater in the winter. Except for finding that big, comfy sweater for only a few bucks at the thrift store!

Well, those are my plans for this winter! Do you have anything on your 'winter to-do list'?

Snow Day

 

Just a few photos from the lovely snow day we had in result of that big snow storm everyone may or may not be talking about. I guess if you live in the south or not in America or something, then you probably have no idea what I'm talking about haha. But a huge snow storm dumped about 10 inches of snow on us a few days ago, school was canceled, relaxing happened, and fun with friends ensued. There was a campus-wide snowball fight too, which I didn't get a chance to go to because I ended up not staying in DeKalb the whole day, but I wish I could have gone, it seemed like such a fun idea! 

Any of you get hit by this snowstorm?

Lincoln Park Zoo Extravaganza

 

Skylar, my family, and I took a little trip to Chicago today to visit Lincoln Park Zoo! I had never been there, so I was especially excited. I am kind of a kid at heart so things like going to the zoo make me really excited, ok? Don't judge. I don't have much to say other than it was awesome and that they had some really cool lights at night time, so I will simply leave you with these pictures :)

 

 

Hope you all had a lovely Christmas and got everything your little hearts desired :) Did you guys do anything fun for Christmas? Let me know in the comments, I'd love to hear about it!

December Wishlist!

I can't believe it's already December! It hasn't felt like it around here, since the past few days it's been in the 50's (Which is totally fine by me!). Anyways, here's the things I've had my eye on from Modcloth lately!

1. How adorable are these marshmallow christmas ornaments?
2. This Owl mug would totally give me a reason to indulge in my shameless coffee addiction (not like I need a reason...)
3. I've had my eye on this coat for a while, and ever since I saw Kayla from The Dainty Squid's outfit post where she wore it, I have wanted it even more!
4. I definitely need more long-sleeve dresses for winter, and this one is the most gorgeous color! I would love to wear it for a christmas party :)
5. These boots are so effin cool! I love the color and the studs on the heel!
6. And who could say no to another cozy sweater? Not me.

Today is going to be a lazy day full of coffee, online christmas shopping, and paper writing. Stay tuned for a new outfit post today or tomorrow! Have a lovely weekend :)