On the 19th of August, my goddaughter will be baptized. It is a very special moment, one that will be cherished forever by parents, family, and godparents alike. However, today I am asking for your support. As a recent college graduate, life is a little bit dfficult in the financial area. I have recently set up a Go Fund Me account and am hoping that you might consider supporting the opportunity to get to Virginia. All of your donations will go towards travel expenses on

1. worked in a quilt shop for 8 years, and I love how it opened up my creativity in ways I never though possible. 2. Favorite music genre is Indie/Alternative, and am currently listening to: Pulaski at Night (Andrew Bird). 3. I shaved my head 4 years ago. It was awesome, and I've thought about doing it again. (Questions on this? Comment below and I'd love to tell you why I did it!) 4. I love a good gin+tonic. 3 limes. 5. I love my coffee dark, sweet, and black. (I loooovvve m

Dear Cari, Today is an exceptionally boring day. You’ll do laundry, be annoyed at your brother—although what else is new—and you’ll be sad that you couldn’t get to the Pacific to see it once more before you make the biggest move you’ll ever make so far. This move will separate you from all the family and friends you grew up with, yet there’s so much more out there for you! Life is moving fast, and there are things you need to remember: ∆∆ Your hair will always be a pain—ma

Lingerie is said to be something special, and I have to agree. However, I disagree with the statement that lingerie should be "only for when you're married." I just don't buy that: why can't I have pretty things to wear, even when I'm not married? Why not have something that I can enjoy, even of I'm the only one to see it? Not only that, why can't I wear things that are beautiful and fit well, too?!?! In Europe, lingerie is just their normal name for underclothes, wherea

•Hickson's Loop • Golden Wonder • Winter Wonderland • Front Royal, VA • Photography: Carissima Keatley• Virginia is amazing. You get all four season, not to mention spectacular views, especially in the Shenandoah Valley. I've been blessed enough to attend Christendom College in Front Royal, VA, for the past two years, and although I graduate this next year, I hope to stay, at least close by! I absolutely love it there. The people, the history (

Old Books 2017 • Photography: Carissima Keatley There's something wonderful about books, especially old ones. The smell--which many people find disgusting--is like sweet nectar to those who can truly call themselves bibliovores. Like music, the variety of genres can keep you happy for many, many years to come. As C.S. Lewis once said, “It is a good rule after reading a new book, never to allow yourself another new one till you have read an old one in between." T

Summer is an amazing time to find that perfect playlist. Whether you are going on a road trip or staying home, the right playlist is a must. Thankfully, there's plenty of genres and mixes to listen to over threw months! I've compiled a list of songs and created a special Spotify playlist just for the summer, which I am always excited to put together! Some of the music I've added this year include James Arthur, Ed Sheeran, Cœur de Pirate, and Jai Wolf. I've also added a co