Eco-Desires

Ok, so here is something that I have decided this year...you know, the three weeks that have already passed by.

This year, for me, shall be the year of no consumerism.
Why is this?
Well, for starters, watch this video.

Ok, so this was definitely an inspiration for my quest for.....well, I don't really know if it would even be considered a quest...perhaps change? challenge? Just Because?
I have decided that this year I will not buy conventional clothes, shoes, accessories, beauty products or hair products.
Whoa Morghan, Whoa! How are you going to go a whole year without buying soap, shampoo, or shoes...ewwww!
Before you get too presumptuous, note that I did say no CONVENTIONAL shopping. I am allowing myself to shop at thrift/secondhand stores, and I will be making my own soaps, shampoos, deodorants, etc. which means that I will allow myself to buy organic ingredients for all of the above.
To be perfectly honest with you guys, I don't know exactly why I am doing this. I want to challenge myself to live "greener" and simpler. I want to do things that will better someone other than just myself. Over the last few months I have noticed the rampant spirit of consumerism in my life and, quite frankly, it disgusted me. I am in a position in life where I really need to save money. The list kinda goes on and on.
Also, as I mentioned before, I am in a bit of a creative rut...which I am working on getting out of, but this is one way that I can contribute to my Get Creative Project.
All in all, I just want to "renew my intentions" for all of you Yogis/ Earth Freaks out there. (Love you all, by the way and wish that I were more devoted like you guys).
So, if the next year you see me wearing the same outfit 5 times in a row, or you notice that my hair is looking a little funky, don't be alarmed. I am just going through a clothing cleanse, and trying to wash my hair with baking soda and apple cider vinegar.
Ai yi yi.
Ciao!

Change in the Air...

It has come to my attention that in my last blog I grossly neglected to let you in on a delightful facet of my life.

 *drumroll please*

I have a boyfriend.

If you watch my YouTube channel (which I will try to link somewhere  on this page)  you will know this fact, but for those of you who don't, I submit Exhibit A   

 Photo Courtesy of Hannah Elizabeth 

Yes, it's true...I wouldn't make someone like him up :D

Well, I have been reading a book by Bill Bryson entitled  "A Walk in the Woods" which is all about his ambitious trek across the Appalachian Trail. Ok, aside from the fact that Bill is a positively witty author, I mentioned in a previous video that I love travel journal type novels. This book makes me want to pack up some camping gear and set out on the trail...even though the whole first chapter is devoted to the author's distress about the many ways to be attacked by bears.
Now, those of you who know me will realize that this is probably utterly ridiculous. I'm not what most would call an "outdoorsy" girl *snickers* but I do have an adventuresome streak in me that prompts me to do ridiculous things.
If any of you have a wanderlust streak in you, and if you have an appreciation for wit and intelligence, I would pick up this book. Tell me what you think!
Until Next Time!

New Year, New Post!

Well, I figured it was about time for me to post again, I did a vlog the other day about my New Year's resolutions-type things, and one of these were that I wanted to blog more. The main reason for this is that I would really like to hone my writing skills....Somehow in my mind I have always imagined that I would be able to write America's best novel instantly, sans practice of any sort.
I'm blabbering.
Anyways, I have been trying this week to get my finances in order. I start a new job next week so hopefully the stretching and scrimping will decrease a little bit....I have a love/hate relationship with money...and cars. Perhaps they are related somehow ;)

Side note: I love Pennsylvania!! I forgot how much I loved the hilly roads, and all of the cute coffee houses, the hipster trend that has swept the nation, the cars with butt warmers ;p All of these things are quaint perks to living in a Northeast metro area that I greatly missed. Negative aspects: It's freaking cold!!!! Seriously, I was in NJ the other day at a strip mall. For some strange and unknown reason I felt it was necessary to wear a short dress and tights that day. It was 12 degrees. All. day. long. *Smacks Head* Oi, Pennsylvania and your crazy weather....
I guess there are good and bad sides to everything.

That is pretty much all I have today, except for the idea that I am thinking of trying to make semi-daily OTD videos (that's Outfit of the Day for all you non-blogger/youtube junkies out there). I guess I consider it a sort of portfolio of my creative works. Is that too....weird? I don't know, it's an idea in the making.
Later!