Going Vegan

Hello readers! Today I'm going to talk to you about my decision to go vegan. I recently came across veganism on Essena O'Neil's website http://www.letsbegamechangers.com. I seriously recommend you check it out because she has some really cool and interesting ideas and videos that are there. I didn't follow her before she decided to quit social media so I don't know her from that, but the website she has created is phenomenal! While browsing through Let's be Game Changers, I discovered her section on veganism and watched some of the lecture/documentary videos on there. They were really informative and made veganism feel approachable. Also, I'm not going to lie, I sat there crying while watching some of the clips from slaughterhouses and such. It really was...life changing...I don't want to make it seem over the top, but I guess my lifestyle has changed. I'm still making the transition because becoming vegan is a lot about reading food labels carefully. As a vegan, you don't eat any animal products. So that means no meat, no dairy or cheese, and no eggs. The hardest one to watch out for is definitely the dairy because it's not always easy to find in the food labels. And I will definitely have to get better at ordering when I go out. But it's a process :). So I thought I'd share with you some of my favorite new snacks/foods that I have discovered.

The soy milk and peanut/almond butter were the easiest because I was already drinking/eating them! I love soy milk. I honestly think it tastes way better than regular milk. And I'm pretty sure most of you love peanut butter. Yummm :)

Trying this yogurt alternative was a bit scary for me because before I religiously ate greek yogurt for breakfast almost every day. But I find that Silk's soy yogurt alternative is really just as good as regular yogurt. I honestly can't even tell the difference, so thank you Silk! Haha

These vegan bars I discovered last week while watching one of the lectures on veganism, and I was sooo excited when I found out that the campus market carried them! I was super hungry after a workout one night, so I got one of the 'Meal' bars (the one in orange). It looks like birdseed and sort of tastes like birdseed and berries, but I find it so filling! Also, I don't really mind the taste if birdseed because I love nuts haha.

Today I decided to try dates. And I'm going to be honest, when I pulled them out of the package they were sort of slimy and did not look appetizing at all. But I tried one anyway, and oh my gosh it was so sweet! I'm so glad I did not judge these by their cover because they really are good!

And then of course, I've been eating lots of fresh fruits and veggies with carbs like brown rice and bread. And also french fries :) haha. I also find that my digestive tract feels way better without the animal products. So I encourage you to check out Essena's website linked above and have a look around. There are a lot of great ideas there!

Hugs <3

Little Black Dress

Good morning everyone! I finally have some pictures of my semi-formal dress! It is really hard to see the details on it because it is black, but I promise it was just a super simple body-con black dress. Today is going to be a relaxing Sunday. Well relatively... I still have to do homework, but it's not anything very intensive like studying for an exam, thank God. This week is an exam and project free week, and I could not be happier about it haha. Having several exams in a row really manages to take it's toll on you. Well, Ryan and I are about to go for breakfast, after I write this post and get ready. So I'm going to make this a quick update. Have a relaxing Sunday!!

Hugs <3

240th Navy and Marine Corps Birthday Ball

Good morning everyone! It's been awhile since I have been able to say good morning in a post haha. As promised, here are the photos from the Birthday Ball last night. Most of them are of my boyfriend, Ryan, and I. Just a warning now haha. I didn't want to put a bunch of pictures of people I don't know that well in case they're uncomfortable with being on the blog. But last night was a very fun night! Our dinner table was Ryan, his three best friends, and their dates. We had a bunch of laughing with the normal shenanigans and making fun of each other. The food was actually really good for a school catering. I was impressed haha. Although before dinner, the military men and women do a ceremony that involves cutting the cake, a sword...line (they had four individuals on each side of the isle and they held the swords pointed at an angle towards the ground), and the guest of honor and the Company Officer making a speech. It took a little while, but it was a cool ceremony. Very regulated, like all military things. After dinner, we had dancing with music. And I must say, the level of awkward white guy dancing was at an ultimate high haha. None of the guys could dance very well, but the laughs that ensued were good one :). It was definitely a very fun night.

These two pictures are definitely my favorite haha. I love stealing his hat.

Hugs <3

Lululemon Jacket

Hello readers!! Today is going to be super fun and exciting! I am going to the Navy and Marine Corps 240th Birthday Ball. I get to wear a formal dress, and oh my gosh it's soo pretty! It was my prom dress my senior year of high school, and it was also one of my mom's formal dresses for an event she had a few years ago. Although I know it sounds old and kind of gross, I promise it is a gorgeous timeless dress. And I will show it to you tomorrow or Sunday :). And so the beautification process will begin shortly after I write this post haha.

This was my outfit today. Super comfy and super cute. I love going to class in my workout gear because it can be a little stylish, but so so so comfortable. Besides, I don't have anyone to impress when I go to class besides myself, so why dress up when I don't feel like it?? That is basically my rationale every morning haha. This jacket is new and from Lululemon. A store I absolutely love, except for the fact that their pricing is so high :'(. But every once in awhile I will splurge on something I really want. Anyways, I love this jacket :). It's super easy to throw on and just go out the door. My pants are just basic black leggings. I have my white baseball hat that just goes with everything (another item I love haha). I've also just tried the messy bun with the baseball hat, and I am a huge fan! I think it looks way better than a pony tail with my really long hair in a baseball hat. Sometimes I think my pony tail just looks sort of stringy?? I don't know, maybe I'm just picky haha. So thank you Alex Centomo for posting an Instagram picture with this look! And then my old Nike's. I have worn these tennis shoes so much they already have a hole in them, and I only got them last Christmas :/. I guess that's when you know you love a shoe haha. But I seriously wear these everywhere! I wear them to workout almost every day, plus around campus when I don't feel like looking super put together. So I guess that would explain why the hole is there haha.

Hope you have a lovely day! Hugs <3

No Makeup Monday...?

Heyyy! So this morning I woke up and I was so exhausted from the past five days of almost non-stop school work that I just decided to go back to sleep and leave the outfit pictures for tomorrow. This morning I decided to switch No Makeup Monday to No Makeup Wednesday haha. It doesn't have quite as nice of ring to it, but it will do :). Today I went with no makeup because why not? Haha. I love not wearing makeup everyday. I am one of those people who definitely loves to touch my face and rub my eyes, so even when I do wear makeup I tend to wear only a little. And not wearing anything on my face is almost freeing in a manner :). It's sort of like showing the world hey here I am! This is me! Every few days it's nice to just not care a little. Maybe tomorrow you will go without makeup and channel my renaming of No Makeup Monday to No Makeup Thursday? Haha anyway, have a super lovely day!

Hugs <3

Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

Hello there! I hope you're having a good day! Today all everyone can talk about is the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, and I think I am one of those people haha. Seeing all the behind the scenes pictures on Instagram and SnapChat...it just makes me super excited! My sorority sisters are all going to watch in the suite on December 8th when it airs. I can't wait! It should be a fun time. I've actually never watched the show before (I know, I know, am I even a girl?! Haha). But in case I haven't said it enough I'm super excited haha.

Tonight  have another organic chemistry exam that I've been studying for the past few days. I honestly cannot wait for it to be over. Organic chemistry just manages to stress me out to the max :/. Oh well, after tonight I'll be free :). Today it was really cloudy, sort of rainy, and cold. Now it's finally getting sunny outside, but I took these pictures earlier today. It was a leggings and a cup of tea kind of day :).

Hugs <3

Knit Scarf

Heyyy!! So today is pretty chilly and windy. It was also sort of drizzling earlier...annddd all that makes me excuse myself from taking pictures outside haha. I am not a big fan of winter weather when I'm outside a temperature controlled building haha. I love looking at the snow, but once I'm out in it I'm freezing and not happy. I'm such a sissy when it comes to cold :/. The past few days have been spent studying for my organic chemistry exam tomorrow :(. So wish me a bunch of luck with that! I'll need all the help I can get. Today was definitely a glasses and comfort day. I'm wearing my favorite and most comfortable shoes ever! My Adidas Superstars (I think you all know my obsession by now haha). Leggings from Lululemon (again another favorite). A cozy knit top from BrandyMelville, and super soft and warm scarf from Aerie, and this green jacket. Pretty much all my go-to pieces when I want to look cute, but still be comfy. Hope you all have a great day!

Hugs <3