We'll Cross That Bridge When We Get There

For some reason, I thought that this summer was going to last forever. But as time does, it flew by in the blink of an eye. Whenever anyone asks me what my next move is, I simply say, "oh, we'll cross that bridge when we get there." Well, here we are, quite literally, at the Brooklyn Bridge & I still have no idea what the hell I'm doing.

I've been applying for a million jobs, going to interviews, looking at apartments...the whole shebang. Trying to be an adult is the weirdest transition in the whole world. I keep thinking that I'll be going back to school in a couple weeks & I'm honestly absolutely hating the uncertainty of not knowing what's coming next for me. As much as I desperately miss Florida (believe me I'm so torn between staying & going), I know that I'll regret it if I don't take a chance at trying to make this whole NYC thing work for at least a year.

Meanwhile, I'm basically waking up in cold sweat, panic attack mode every morning because I don't want to make the wrong decision & end up sleeping in the subway. I'm constantly questioning if trying to stay here is even the right move. But I love it here though, I'm young & any career that I want to have is going to be in industries that are thriving here. 

So, what have I got to lose...except my sanity.

 Love,

A 

Details: top: Zara // jeans: American Eagle

sunnies: H&M // shoes: Urban Outfitters // 

bracelet: Madewell // bag: Anthropologie //

The Final Countdown

I feel like I've been running around like a crazy person for the past couple of weeks, working on projects, trying to have a life and getting ready for New York. It really hit me today that I am graduating from college in two weeks & moving to NYC only a few weeks later. The thought of that is honestly mind-blowing. How has it already been four years since I graduated from high school? How am I not still 17? I feel ready but not ready, excited, nervous, terrified, happy & sad all at once. Growing up is scary, people.

This might be a little bit ambitious, but my goal is to not have to come back to Tampa. I mean, I love it here, so much actually. It's been my home for most of my life, but I'm ready for something bigger. I want to be immersed in a new city that I love. I want to learn it & hate it & adore it. I want to struggle a little bit. I want to push myself & figure out what my limits are. I'm so thankful for my family & all of the other people who are giving me the chance to get on my feet. Their faith in me is everything. 

I can't wait to document all of my NYC adventures on Stellar Piece. I just want to meet everyone, eat everything & go everywhere. Here's hoping that I make it through the next two weeks to graduation. Here's to the future. Here's to the adventure of it all. Here's to life.

Love,

A

Details: Top: Cotton On // Skirt: H&M // Jacket: Levi's // 

Boots: Aldo // Necklace: Leviticus

Role Models

5. Jordana Bevan // Yasmin Paige // Submarine // 2010

   Whenever I used to wear this red coat, I would feel very 'Jordana'. I love everything about her character in Submarine. She is so multidimensional and I can't help but relate to her. Sarcasm radiates from her core, and she just wants to be loved like everyone else. Also, basically no one in the world can rock the mushroom bob quite like she can.

4. Vickie Miner // Janeane Garofalo // Reality Bites // 1994 

 

   When my hair was a bit longer, I constantly felt like I was channeling Vickie from Reality Bites. Sometimes I can totally agree with her 'Fuck you' attitude, and I still wish I could have bought a pair of jeans from her at the GAP. I honestly recommend these baby bangs to anyone who is looking to change their current cut. They are surprisingly easy to pull off, but they do require quite a lot of upkeep.

3. Andie Walsh // Molly Ringwald // Pretty In Pink // 1986

 

   I mean, just take a good look at that amazing Peter Pan collar and her messy, cropped hair and you'll know why Andie Walsh made #3 on the list. Pretty in Pink is absolutely spectacular and although I think that Andie should have been with Duckie right off the bat, I understand the allure of Blane. Andie is the girl next door with a quirky edge, and I just love that about her.

2. Josie Geller // Drew Barrymore // Never Been Kissed // 1999

  I've said this before, and I will say it again: I have a super massive girl crush on Drew Barrymore. I can't quite pin point what it is that makes me love her so much, but I do. There's something so endearing about her character, Josie, in Never Been Kissed. She is brilliant, but cripplingly awkward. Nevertheless, if I had the chance to go back and experience high school again, I probably wouldn't have come out of it with Michael Vartan. Say it with me girls, "I'm not Josie Grossie anymore."

1. Mary Katherine Gallagher // Molly Shannon // Superstar // 1999

 

  
   Mary Katherine Gallagher is what I call, "my spirit animal". Although my Catholic school girl uniform wasn't as amazing as hers, I still relate to MKG and Superstar on an embarrassing amount of levels. She & I are both dreamers who are sometimes oblivious to social conventions. I'll forever try to mirror her quick wit and snappy comebacks, but will always stay clear of making out with trees (at least when nuns are around).


Aisha xx

Who are your fictional role models?