Happy Camper.

Guess who crossed off a life bucket list and went camping exactly a week ago ?! I'm not sure why many people reject even the thought of camping and yet they beg to be away from the city, the noise, the buildings, the heat. Camping is like the vacation you've always wanted, then again, maybe it's the green thumb in me. This was an overnight event but surely felt like a weekend. We got to the campsite after sunset with barbecue awaiting us, and yes, that made me a happy camper already (get it?). Amongst the activities, the night included pong, s'mores, candles, birthday cakes and ginger ale with a game of "2 truths and 1 lie." Sleeping bags aren't as comfy as they look, by the way. Stick with air mattresses if you wish for some luxury among the woods.

The morning was freezing, mind you, I had leggings under sweatpants, long sleeves under a (raggedy-excuse-of-a) sweater... and thick wool socks ! Knowing me I expected to come back with additional mosquito bites but, surprisingly, there were none; however, it was interesting waking up to daddy long legs. We went by the pond for a friendly volleyball game before a quick dip and, finally, canoed ! The sight was incredible being in the midst of the dark blue waters, rippling under us and surrounded by these rolling green forests all under a cloudless sky.

Daddy's home !

Woke up thinking the tent was open (there was a net)

My view #3

Set the mood:

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Always been fascinated by the instantaneous beauty of sunsets; it's one of those moments where you had to be there at that specific time. I expected to cross this off my bucket list by the beach, at a pier, on a rooftop, in a foreign country, not my bland kitchen. Sunsets are like fingerprints.. or snowflakes if you prefer, with their own identity each time you come across a new evening.

"Find beauty in the ugliest of days."

DIY #1

I told you I would so I did my first DIY summer shorties, *claps and shoulder pat*. How to?

1) Find yourself some mommy/high-waisted jeans;

2) Grab a pen or Sharpie to estimate desired length;

(NB: unless you have  already planned to have your cheeks out, leave more than enough fabric then work your way up)

[Consult top left picture]

3) With both legs cut off, mark where you want distress slits;

4) Scissors: "pinch" the fabric to make a slit (or slits, to your liking);

5) Use a box-cutter for smooth, straight and quick cuts;

[Consult top right & bottom left picture, it will fray and puff after the first wash and on]

6) Optional: fold and stitch the bottom for a cleaner look, it will fray otherwise;

7) Clean up and wash&dry!

Ta-dah! And the story behind this pair...well, that will be for another day. Catch this bad boy in action, outfits coming soon ! :)