Wow! What a crazy last few days!

I went from finals, to visiting friends who had returned home, to traveling yesterday and now Christmas Eve is here. 

Within the craziness, I feel like Christmas traditions and normal holiday activities were put on the back-burner. 

For a while, I felt alone in this. But one day while I was on Twitter, I noticed that other people would make comments like "I feel less christmasy than I ever have." 

While I could do a post on remembering that Jesus is the reason for the season or how family is more important than gifts, I wont. You already know this. 

Because there are other ways to reflect Christ in this season without having to shove him down other people's throats or complain about coffee shop cups. 

Instead, I'll encourage that you take the next few days to put yourself fully into what is happening. put down your phones, pick up a plate of food and engage. Value what traditions you can still participate in. Show people that you care about what is going on in their lives. You've been focused on what was most important the last few weeks, this is a reminder to do the same now.

Don't compare this Christmas to last Christmas. You are not who you were. Maybe you've experienced hardships this year. Maybe this has been the best year of your life. Maybe your relationship with the Lord is weak, maybe it's better than ever. Your Christmas will not be the same because I guarantee you are not the same. 

Outfit Details: SWEATER, JEANS, BOOTS - Justfab, NECKLACE - I bought this from a jewelry maker who works from home, PURSE - Forever21 (old).

If you've scrolled through Instagram, you've probably seen a wall or two. Whether it's glowing lights or iridescently colored patterns, they're always memorable and always picture worthy.

While walking through a building in Minneapolis in search of coffee, Angi and I came upon that wall. 

There in bright letters read CITY.

 It looks small in photos, but I guarantee these were massive, they took up a majority of the expansive wall. It was a piece that took something rather simple and made it unique.  

Many of my posts consist of outfits that can be worn for everyday wear or casual events (ootd outfits if you will), but for today's outfit I went with professional inspired attire that looks good in the office and outside of work. While the pencil skirt gives it a polished look, the fun floral necklace and the the adorable ankle boots give the look a laid-back and girly vibe. 

Happy Monday lovebugs!

I loved running around the Guthrie causing a raucous with these hooligans and drinking loads of caffeine.