25 things before 25!

Originally I was inspired to do this post by seeing many others do the same regarding whatever age they were turning...I think one of the first ones I ever read was Michelle's over at Oh, Mishka. I have been thinking about turning 25 lately and I feel really strange about the whole thing..I know it's just another year, and "age ain't nothin but a numba"(please forgive me for that) but I still feel a bit melancholy about it. I guess reality really hits you the older you get and you realize you should try and get yourself together... in all aspects. Regardless of what age I don't think anything should be forced, I think things happen in due time, and age shouldn't really make any kind of difference, although I can see the pressure it puts on people. Anyway, before I get off topic here are some of the things I would like to do in the next few months before December 3rd rolls around.

1: Juice cleanse/detox for 10 days
2: Try to narrow down my future education / plans
3: Make most of my Halloween costume myself
4: Help cook Thanksgiving dinner at my house
5: Attend at least one craft fair or event regarding blogging/handmade
6: Start to work out again, at least 2-3 days a week
7: Coach my nephews to be my backup singers(they love Katy Perry)
8: Alter one article of clothing that does not fit properly
9: Be in two places at once (YES IT'S POSSIBLE-WALK TO REMEMBER, ha!)
10: Continue to challenge myself daily
11: Finish reading the books I have left unread (there are two)
12: Buy more vinyl
13: Play guitar more, and practice, practice PRACTICE!
14: Plan a trip
15: Do at least one DIY that has been on my list, there are tons!
16: Walk through central park(East-West) one day in the fall when the leaves start changing
17: Have a closet clean-out and donate/sell a lot of what I do not use
18: Go to Coney Island with Alex
19: Start taking a class- ie. spin / yoga
20: Go pumpkin picking and carve a pumpkin
21:Visit the botanical gardens in Brooklyn
22:Watch live music at least once a month
23: Make a new autumn wreath for my Mom (poppies)
24: Meditate at least once a week
25: Stop being so hard on myself, and allow myself to just be.

The girl behind the blog.

I wanted to write this post to give my readers more of an insight as to who I am. To the blogging world I am a vintage enthusiast, a thrifter, and an etsy shop owner. What most of you don't know is that I also have another job, which I love. Besides the shop and blogging, I also work as a Child Life Specialist. Most of you are probably thinking, what is that? 

The proper definition is:

 Trained professionals with expertise in helping children and their 

families overcome life’s most challenging events.

Child life specialists promote effective coping through play, preparation, education, and self-expression activities.

They provide emotional support for families, and encourage optimum development of children facing a broad range of challenging experiences, particularly those related to health care and hospitalization. 

They also play a vital role in educating caregivers, administrators, and the general public about the needs of children under stress. 

(taken from childlife.org)

great video on child life

So there it is, that's what I do.  I love working with children in any environment but working in a hospital gives you a different perspective on a lot of things, especially the little things we all take for granted. It makes me appreciate my health most of all, and makes me understand how scary life can be at times. I always feel great knowing I can help those in need, it makes life a lot more fulfilling.

Some other things you may not know.....

The children in my photos are my nephews :) - not my babies, 

although I do spend a great deal of time with them so they are basically my little guys too!

Something you may or may not know-

I am extremely small, and no it doesn't bother me, I am actually completely fine with it.

(Yes i was part blonde)

Most of my family lives far away. I have cousins in Cyprus, Greece, Australia, 

New York, Minnesota, and many more..We are all spread out, but still remain in touch, 

I love and miss all of them.

I have the best friend in the whole world. Who also happens to be my boyfriend.
My favorite

My computer has 11,000 pictures and almost 350 movies..I like to make memories I guess?

I also love to travel, I backpacked with one of my good friends about three years ago, and it was one of the best experiences of my life, I can't wait to do more of it.

Well that's all for now- happy tuesday everyone! Hope that gives you a 

better look into the girl behind the blog!