“When anxious, uneasy, and bad thoughts come, I go to the sea, and the sea drowns them out with its great wide sounds, cleanses me with its noise, and imposes a rhythm upon everything in me that is bewildered and confused.” – Rainer Maria Rilke
I never saw the ocean until I was 18 years old. It was the summer after I graduated high school and it was love at first sight. I've managed to make a trip back to the sea each year since then. I thought 2012 would break my rhythm but since
I managed to make it to Florida to celebrate the new year— the tradition lives on. I guess I should feel pretty vulnerable posting these photos— no makeup, ponytail, oversized cardigan. . . But I felt so happy when I was taking them. I felt like I was finally myself again— even though I didn't even realize I was in a funk. Just give me the ocean and the writings of my favorite poet and I am one happy gal.
(Yes, I am wearing a swimsuit as a top because yes, I did
jump in the ocean—the perfect way to end the new year!)
outfit details: cardigan: target / everything else: thrifted
i know EXACTLY what you mean! You don't know the happiness you've been missing till you've been the ocean! Being an island gal myself. I know this well ^-^
ReplyDeleteThese photos are lovely! And I didn't notice at all that you aren't wearing make-up and have a swimsuit on, I was actually just thinking about how incredibly happy you look! These photos are lovely xo
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful. You look gorgeous and happy :)
ReplyDeleteYou're such a mega babe! I miss you so much! How do you look so fashionable on the beach?!
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures! Those boots are awesome.
ReplyDeleteYou look absolutely beautiful! Lovely outfit, especially those boots!
ReplyDelete<3 Megan
http://kiddotv.blogspot.com
Wow, these photos are beautiful! I am from Florida, and I miss the ocean more than I can say.
ReplyDeleteAdrienne
What Lola Wants
You look so lovely in these photos! I grew up next to the ocean, so it's really a special place to be for me. The sound, smell, wind, oh i just love it.
ReplyDeleteTrish
www.jellybonesblog.blogspot.com
that skirt. love x one million billion! stunning.
ReplyDeleteOh! I thought it was a dress. I was about to ask you where you got it!
ReplyDeleteThis outfit! you exude non-anxiousness. And those boots! woah.
ReplyDeleteMe too! Although I grew up by the sea, so it feels integral to me. I love the Rilke quote. That's exactly what the sea does to me. By the way, you look absolutely gorgeous in the photos. And extremely happy!
ReplyDeleteYou are so adorable!! I love the ocean, or pretty much any body of water. I'd love to live on one someday!!
ReplyDeleteLoving your outfit, it look gorgeous on you! <3
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, you shouldn't feel vulnerable at all, these photos are stunning. You look happy and radient (and I wish I had skin as lovely as yours without make up on!)
ReplyDeleteThis whole outfit rocks, I love the colour combination!