Up-to-Date

So...as many have heard, I, Ashley the Adventurous, am declaring that I will not be pursuing school next semester, because I'm silly. No, because I am being logical. 

I will be taking next semester off to work a full-time job (where-ever that may be... outdoor store or health food store hopefully!), buy a car, and plan some backpacking trips. I went into university when really, what I wanted was to take a gap year and figure things out regarding my uber-bubbly self and what my attributes and interests could do for a future career. 

SIDE NOTE: So, I like the earth, art, sustainable living, food, and people....which got me thinking of going into geography and sociology. I'd love to be a promoter of a richer life, because too many people are struggling to find purpose and meaning, but are also looking the wrong direction. I want to steer people in the direction of health and the love of living that is found in running, eating fresh kale from the garden, recycling, buying local or second hand, or just learning how to reflect on their life through deep prayer. I believe that people have to first understand the earth (through geography) and then how they are related to their society (through sociology) to really grasp how they can make a difference in the world and find a personal satisfaction in other aspects of their lives. 

^ So there's my thoughts typed out, but if you really want to know what is really going on in the time ahead, send me a message or email me (ahiggs66@gmail.com), because I love interacting with people on a personal level! I will also be pretty free in the next months to come... after I finish my first semester of university...


PS: I am not giving up on school! I love it and have really learned how to learn, I am just postponing my education until next fall! STAY TUNED!

Love Is An Ocean

Love is like a wave,
Sweeping against the shores,
Carving mountains;
Chiseling the Earth's face.

Love is a reoccurring force,
Directed by the wind,
Carrying sailors back home;
Shipping hearts to familiar lands. 
  

Love is a vast distance,
Casting further than the eye can see,
At a distance beyond the horizon;
Unknown waters to the beholder. 

Love is like an ocean,
A refreshing plunge for the soul,
Taking a dip into new waters;
Tickling the heart like toes.

I Think It's About Time

So there's this movie about love...

It's set in the UK, it stars Rachel McAdams (our beloved Allie from the Notebook), and is about how one man's life is challenged by his ability to travel through time. Sounds good? Just wait.

{{Just a heads up: I have a knack for new styles and a habit of reordering my room every couple of months. I'm not quite sure if it's just me, but I feel renewed by every new movie I watch, because there are always little tid-bits that inspire me and the way I live my life. Whether it's the quirky and kind nature of the female protagonist or the collection of fishing poles lined up in the outdoor shed that no one would have noticed but me. I always pick up little pieces of the films I have watched and keep them stored in my heart for further use in the future.}} 

Firstly, the hair.

Women tend to go in and out of bangs and I, personally, have hated every moment of the little pieces dangling over my forehead. BUT, after seeing this movie, I have concluded that I am destined to get the cut, and get it soon! Super classy, I'd say.

She's honestly the most gorgeous person ever.

Then... The Dress.

Listen, I am a traditional person. I like black & white and believe in very classic things. Knowing me, you wouldn't ever think I'd say what I'm about to say... I wouldn't mind a RED wedding dress.

Yes, red.

Take a look for yourself... It's amazing.

{{The walk down the aisle}}

And... A humorous full-length view. 

Eighteenth Eve.

The last day of "Dancing Queen" and the number seventeen. It's time to sneak up the ladder towards the big 18. This past year has brought many smiles and good laughs, everything I needed for a fantastic grad year. Looking forward to tomorrow and the years to come down the road...

Retro Mod.

Spring is breaking out...