I pinned this picture last night, and for some reason it really struck a chord with me. It made me remember why I blog. Why I love fashion and why I want to travel, wear beautiful clothes, and do things that I find inspiring. Life is too short not to live out your dreams. And I feel it's important to remember that.
Lately, my dreams have been dramatic and oddly clear. I wake up confused, having thought that my dreams were reality. Half the time I'm relieved they were only dreams, the other half I'm disappointed that they weren't my actual life. Regardless, I did a little "research" (we are using the term "research" lightly, in that I pretty much used Google, ha!) But regardless, what I found was interesting and I thought I'd share...
Diet & Lifestyle Effects Sleep Patterns - I've been on a health kick lately - working out, eating healthier, and going to bed truly tired have probably been a big part of not just dreaming, but remembering my dreams.
Flying Dreams Mean Anything & Everything - My favorite dreams are the ones where I'm flying. I usually start by running and eventually take off, at first hovering close to the ground then slowly getting higher and higher. The sensation is eerily real and I am in complete control. From what I've found that is representative of my own sense of personal power.
You Can Control Your Dreams - Like my flying dream above, the dreams that you can control are called "lucid" dreams. When you realize you're dreaming, stay calm, it's easier to control what happens. Use your imagination instead of bossing your brain around - if you believe you can actually do something in your dream, it will more than likely happen.
You Know Everyone in Your Dreams - You only see faces that you have seen before in your dreams - whether you remember them or not.
Recurring Dreams Are Trying to Tell You Something - I have 2 recurring dreams - one is that it's the day of prom and I'm trying to find a dress. The other is I'm showing horses and running late for a class on finals night at nationals. Both have to do with being anxious and things that I am very passionate about (fashion and riding horses). Since they keep coming back, it means I'm unsettled with something. Sooo, I need to start showing again and shop more??? ;)
Dreams Try to Help You - Many believe that dreams are trying to reveal something to you or help you in some way. Some of my most meaningful dreams I've had are about people who have passed. Whether you believe that dreams are literally those people trying to communicate with you, or just your mind's way of soothing your pain, it's amazing to see the people you miss again, even if it is in a dream.
My Common Dreams -
I about flipped when I found this picture - My friend Joe and I were talking about big bunnies on Sunday and I proceeded to have a dream about one the following evening. When I found this photo, I couldn't believe all the connections. However, dreaming about cute animals is fairly common for me and I love it. A common nightmare is also that animals are hurt or need rescuing as well.
I dream about clothes and shopping *quite* a bit. But lately it's been all about bikinis and beaches and resort-wear. I'm fairly certain that I'm dreaming about bikinis because I've been working out so much, and I have had my eye on a Missoni bikini that would for sure make all this exercise worth it.
I sadly haven't had a flying dream in a few months, and I would greatly appreciate another one.
A lot of my dreams don't involve people or even things. They are just of places. Often times, I feel very small compared to my surroundings. Colors are always intense, and sunlight and/or lighting plays a big role. These are the dreams I wish I remembered most. Because whether I'm in a big room or on a tropical island, I can't help but wonder why I'm it's in my dream.
My nightmares mainly consist of tornadoes. Since I was little I had nightmares about standing outside and trying to catch all our pets to take them into the basement as a tornado slowly gets closer. I literally had this dream last night. Although it's always slightly different in who I'm with or where I am, it always comes back and I really do not enjoy it.
I hate when I don't blog. I constantly have this little feeling like I'm forgetting to do something. So it is with great happiness that I'm finally back at it. The holiday season is in full swing, and between that, the excitement of getting engaged, and my new found love for Pinterest, I've had very little time to sit and take it all in. Tonight I finally had some time to get inspired, and make a list of things to do before Christmas has come and gone. Below are what's currently making me happy.
I cannot take credit for this photo, but I recently enjoyed tea, a cupcake, and Vogue. Best pairing ever? Yes, I do believe.
I've been completely enamored with stars lately. Not sure why, but I think it has to do with the sparkle.
Tights with seams add the perfect amount of sexy to demure outfits. I'm thinking paired with a simple shift, it would be the perfect combo.
Staying away from Pronovias.com and other wedding dress sites has proved near impossible. This picture is making me want to find the perfect shoes to go with the perfect dress!
Starting to plan a trip to a place I've always dreamed of going (Ireland!)
On a side note, it could snow (a LOT) anytime now. I wouldn't complain one bit.
My fiance and I just discovered eco-fire places. They're essentially oversized candles, but put off warmth and look like a real fire. Too excited.
By chance I stumbled upon my favorite Creative Writing teacher's Tumblr. First thing I asked her was what books she recommends. Her top choice was The Greenlanders. A chapter in and I wish I could spend all day reading.
This song is amazing. It is so romantic and makes me want to plan a wedding. Maybe it's the craziness of the holidays, but I've been all about classical/simple music lately.
