Quick Hello

via my Instagram

Hey everyone!

I am back in California.
It is hot. It is sunny. And it is overwhelming.
All in a good way.
I am still jet lagged but am getting slowly back to normal.

Suitcases are empty, and I'm about to work on a few things so I am ready for school.
I wonder what made me go back to school.
I know there is no shame in going back to school and learning more.
Trust me, I always liked school but thought that after I graduated I would never return.
I could never image going back to school and learning and studying and turning in stuff again.

Now I am doing all of that.
It is not as weird as you may think. And quite honestly, I am glad I am doing it.
With 18 or even 20 you just do something so you're doing it.
Some of us have passions and we go for those...but in general we are just going to college so it's done.

Today I see things more clearly.
I am not looking forward but that's normal.

If I was working I wouldn't be looking forward to work either. 

Same thing.

But I digress...

I wanted to say hello.
And I also wanted to say that I will be writing regularly again soon.

Just give me a few days.
I am still officially on vacation.
I need to enjoy that, no??

Hope you're enjoying this week.

xoxo

Heading Home

Bittersweet weekend.

I am leaving home to get to another home.
I am leaving with mixed feelings.
I am leaving with excitement as well.

Will catch up as soon as I am settled.

As soon as I am ready to share my life again...you will notice it.

Either via Twitter or Instagram.

As always.

I'll be missing you lovely Switzerland.

I'll be truly missing you, but we get to see each other again in December!!

Until then.

xoxo

P.s. But of course I'll return to the blog world...as mentioned above.
But I believe it may take a while.
We shall see.
Stay tuned.
Missing you all already.

It is okay...

Hey guys,

today, I am utterly exhausted and slowly going nuts by everything going on around here...so I decided it was finally time (first time ever for me) to link up with Neely and Amber for this week's It's OK Thursday.

Have fun reading my ramblings/musings today.

It's OKAY...

...that I slept in today.

...that I spent more money today than I actually wanted.
 

...that I actually wish my friend would call off our meeting tonight because I am exhausted and don't want to go out anymore.

...that I can't stop playing a stupid game on my iPhone.

...that I want a pair of shoes I know I won't be able to wear often in southern California.

...that I am okay leaving my mom again.

...that I gained some pounds while visiting Europe.

 ...to be reading more than spending money on movie tickets.

...to be slowly eating less meat.

...to look forward to seeing friends again next week because I really missed them all.

...to look forward to finally driving again (I know ridiculous).

...to spend my last couple of days here with my mom, and lots of food, drinks, and shows I won't be seeing or having for a long time again.

...to freak out while packing.

The last one is really freaking me out.
Two suitcases, not enough space and me really wanting to bring most of my items and not buy too many new things for a while...this can be a freaky thing.
I am calm though.
I got to be.

Happy Thursday. 

xoxo

Happy Birthday!

She's turning 721 today!!!
Yes, you read right.
721.

Happy Birthday, Switzerland.

Yes, the Swiss flag a little different than usual.
With dried meat and cheese...just the way I like it.
And it's hot today...just so very perfect for August!

xoxo

Packing

Today I realized I am having way too many clothes. In fact, way too many that I wish to take with me and that hold a place in my heart or make me feel very comfortable. Unfortunately, sometimes, we change. Life changes and with that our taste and what we like/dislike. As I am packing my suitcases again I am also slowly throwing things out. My closet feels already lighter, but not light enough. I am holding onto too many things. 

What is your best way to get rid of clutter/clothes/shoes/bags/whatnot?

I used to look at clothes that way: If I did not wear it for a year, or haven't even considered touching it or trying on it's time to let go off that item. If I did not wear it for a year I am certainly not gonna wear it now or in a year either and it just takes up space in my European closet.

One of my suitcases is already stuffed. Hmmmm....a second one will follow. This is going to be awful. Very very awful. Although I should be used to this kind of traveling by now I think I never fully learn my lesson.

Help.