The Lilah Music Challenge

What is one song on the radio that annoys you?

     "Old Church Choir" by Zach Williams. Ugh. I don't know what it is exactly that makes me hate this song so much but I turn the radio off every time it comes on.

One song that you love and sing along to every time it comes on the radio?
     Right now, it's "Counting Every Blessing" by Rend Collective. I actually don't think it fits my voice very well, but I love to sing it at the top of my voice.

Favorite and least favorite genre of music?
     Well, it's probably a tie for favorite between EDM and Alternative. As far as least favorite.....well I like most genres, but I don't like screamo or metal. I also don't like funky music.

Last song you listened to?
    "Ships in the Night" by Matt Kearney.

A song you've been listening to a lot?
     "You Are the Reason" by Calum Scott.

Favorite music video?
     I don't really watch music videos.....

Are you listening to music right now?
     Yep. So technically the last song I listened to will change from the time I answered it to when I post this.

Favorite romantic song?
     Seriously? I have to pick just one? I guess I'll go with "Perfect" by Ed Sheeran. I know. So cliche.

Last song you cried during?
     Oh gosh.....Probably "See You Again" by Charlie Puth.

Last song that made you laugh?
     I don't think songs really make me laugh, but I'm pretty sure "Deer in the Headlights" by Owl City has made me laugh on occasion.

A song you like in a different language?
     Hmm. "Now We Are Free" from Gladiator has beautiful Hebrew lyrics.

Favorite summer song?
     "Good Time" by Owl City ft. Carly Rae Jepsen

Road trip song?
     Don't have one.....like is that a thing?

Put yourself to sleep song?
     "Saturn" by Sleeping at Last.

While you read song?
      I don't listen to music while I read.

While you study song?
     Again, don't listen to music while I study.

Last song on your playlist?
     Well.....I have multiple playlists......

Song that makes you want to dance?
     Pretty much anything by Built by Titan, but specifically "Broken Love" or "Collide".

Power song?
     "Dangerous" by Built by Titan. That was my senior song.

Instrumental song?
     Not sure exactly what this question is asking, but I love "Requiem for a Dream" or "River Flows in You".

A song with a color in it?
      Uh....."Real World" by Owl City. *pats myself on the back for thinking of it*

A song that means a lot to you right now?
     "Tell Your Heart to Beat Again" by Danny Gokey & "See You Again" by Charlie Puth because I miss Jared hecka much but one day I will be reunited with him. I love you Jared.

Favorite Disney song?
     "Evermore" by Dan Stevens from Beauty and the Beast.

Favorite Disney princess song?
     "I See the Light" from Tangled or "Let It Go" from Frozen *sue me

Disney song you hate/dislike?
     "You're Welcome" from Moana. UGH.

Favorite Disney soundtrack as a whole?
     I don't listen to enough Disney to have an answer for this one.

Take your favorite season and make a 5 song playlist for it
     My favorite season is spring......and I have no idea how to make a playlist for it.

What are your comfort songs?

• "Tell Your Heart to Beat Again" by Danny Gokey
• "Hope in Front of Me" by Danny Gokey 
• "No Longer Slaves" by Bethel Music
• "It is Well" by Bethel Music
• "Not Alone" by RED (this is probably #1)

Winter song that is not about Christmas or a typical Christmas song?

     "Peppermint Winter" by Owl City.

A song with food in it?

    "The Other Side" from the Greatest Showman. I live among the swells and we don't pick up peanut shells!!

Music you listen to while you clean your room?

     My Spotify music on shuffle. 

Songs for each of your top two holidays?

     "Mary Did You Know" for Christmas and "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" for Christmas because I don't have a second favorite holiday.

What movie/TV show theme songs can you sing?

     Gilligan's Island, the Brady Bunch.....and I guess that's it.

Song not about relationships, boys, or something super sad or serious?

     "Dragon" by Built by Titan.

A folk tune you like?

     "Danny Boy". I can also sing this one.

Song that always gets stuck in your head?

      "Shut Up and Dance with Me" 

Workout playlist?

     When I worked out, it was pretty much all my rock songs.

Wedding playlist?

     I don't really have a playlist, but one song that I really want in my wedding is "I Get to Love You" by Ruelle. 

Do you have a song that reminds you of your OTPs?

     "All of Me" by Matt Hammitt reminds me of Esterlyn and Hanilov.

A song you feel different about now that you've seen the music video?

    Like I said, I don't really watch music videos. 

A song you would recommend to everyone?

     "Tell Your Heart to Beat Again" by Danny Gokey.

A song you don't like telling people about so you can horde it and make it "your song"?

      I don't have one.

A song that makes you want to go out and do something crazy/adventurous?

      "Wake Me Up" by Avicci. 

A song that is super catchy, but you don't like?

     "Paradise" by Britney Spears is a HORRIBLE song but when my cross training coach used to play it, it would get stuck in my head. 

A song you listen to while pretending to listen to someone talk?

     Do people actually do this????

A children's song you like?

     Uh......idk.....

A lullaby you would sing to your own children?

     "Deep in the Meadow" from the Hunger Games or "Hush Sweetheart" written by yours truly.

A song that is your theme song?

     I don't have a themes song. 

Favorite book about a musician?

     Well, I've only read one and that was "Unashamed" by Lecrae. 

Favorite music blog?

     ABBIEEEEEEEEEEE

An unknown/lesser known musician?

     *clears throat* Birdy, Sleeping at Last, Fleurie, Ruelle, Svrcina, Built by Titan, Guy Sebastian......

Favorite radio station?

     Air1 all the way.

What musician do you listen to the most?

     Well, Owl City is the artist that I own the most songs for.

Rihanna or Beyonce?

     Neither, but if I have to choose, Rihanna only because I like her song "Stay"

Last musical you watched?

     The Greatest Showman. *insert heart eyes emoji*

A musical you've never watched but really want to?

     Les Miserables and Dear Evan Hansen

Favorite musical score from a movie that is not a musical?

     The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. 

Last musical you belted around the house?

     The Greatest Showman.

Favorite song from the Greatest Showman soundtrack?

     "This is Me" and "Rewrite the Stars"

Do you have any musical merch?

     I have one Skillet shirt. I really want to get more, but it's so darn expensive!

That was a super long ramble about music......I hope you guys enjoyed it and got a little taste of what my music is like. :D

What No One Tells You About Grief

In my last post, I mentioned a tragic loss. I've thought about writing this post for awhile, but it never seemed to come to me. A lot of thoughts have gone through my head about it, because grief is a multi-faceted emotion. This might be the most open and vulnerable post I've ever written. I will not advertise it, out of sensitivity to my friend's family and the friends who were closer to him than I was, because in this post I want to be able to say everything that is in my heart. Now, just to make things clear, this post is about my personal experience with grief. Everyone deals with grief differently and I'm not telling you that when you experience grief, you're going to experience everything I'm writing about. But you might. Anyway, here goes.

On May 12, 2018 I came home from the end of the year banquet for my brother's robotics team happy and fresh off having a good time with friends. I was going to text my friend Jared about something that had happened and he was probably going to tease me about it and we would probably text for awhile. Before texting him, I checked a messaging app that me and some other friends have and got this message: "Guys, pray for [his] family. A bunch of friends went hiking today and something happened and Jared was swept down a river. I don't know much, but from what I understand, he hasn't been found yet." It was like my heart stopped. I remember sinking to my knees with my hand pressed over my mouth while tears came to my eyes. I went to my mom semi-composed, but then could barely get the words out. And then the tears came. I cried the whole time my dad prayed for him to be found alive and I cried afterwards. I texted Jared's phone telling him that I was scared and that I wanted him to come home. I had hope that he would be found.

Sunday passed without any news and I spent the whole church service trying to keep the tears in. My jaw ached. I randomly cried throughout the day. On Monday night, Jared's church held a prayer service for him. I could barely sing and I couldn't pray in our small circle. I cried and cried. I wanted Jared back. I still had hope that he would be found alive, but my hope was fading even as I held onto it. The agony continued into the week. It was excruciating to wait without any news. It was agonizing to see the sun sink into the sky and know that the search was being called off and Jared still hadn't been found. Thursday night rolled around and I had been saying that I just wanted Jared to be found. I just wanted to know. My hope was a very, very thin thread.

On May 18, 2018 I clocked out for lunch at work and checked my phone. "I just wanted to let you know they found Jared. He is happily dancing in heaven." Gone was the wish to just know if Jared and alive or dead. It was replaced with simultaneous denial and acceptance. I remember thinking that he couldn't be gone. Jared wasn't dead. He couldn't be. My friend could not be gone. But he was and I knew it. I cried. It took me a long time to say that word out loud. I said it in my head, but it took me a couple days to say "dead" or "died" out loud. I didn't want to make it real. Because Jared couldn't be gone. But he was.

People do talk about denial when they talk about grief, but I feel like it doesn't quite cover it. I denied that Jared was gone, but at the same time, I knew that he was in heaven. It's almost as if you're denying the pain more than the actual fact. My first emotions upon hearing of Jared's passing was that I wanted him back. I knew he was with God and that he was free from all pain, but that didn't matter to me because I wanted him here, with me. I wanted him back so much that I cannot describe the fierceness of the longing. It hurt. I had no words for my pain. I truly had no words. I cried a lot. I cried sporadically and I cried myself to sleep. My heart ached (and still does) for Jared's family. He left five siblings behind as well as his parents. I also knew the friends who were with Jared the day he got swept into the river and my heart broke for them as well.

So, denial is the first thing. A lot of people seem to talk about anger when they talk about grief but I never experienced it. I am not mad at God for taking him. I do remember lying in bed one night and asking God over and over again why He took Jared. Why did God take Jared? I don't understand why. I don't think I ever will. I'm not sure I'd ever be satisfied with the why. As Christians, we do have the comfort of knowing that our loved ones are in heaven and that we will see them again, but that did not satisfy me. I want Jared back. It's incredibly selfish, but it's the truth.

However you lose someone, it's painful. But when you come home one night to hear that your friend is missing, the shock is magnified. You're not supposed to lose a friend at 19. People aren't supposed to get swept into rivers and die. Amazing guys like Jared aren't supposed to leave you. But the truth is, these things do happen. When Jared was missing, I thought was that if he was gone, no one would have gotten a goodbye. I thought that would be the hardest part -that I didn't get to say goodbye. And while the unexpectedness does add to the pain, I realized that it wouldn't have mattered if I'd gotten a goodbye. Because I would have wanted one more. Just one more goodbye. And then another and another. An endless stream of just one more days with him.

People also talk about numbness when they talk about grief. But it's not exactly numbness. It's feeling happy and knowing life is good and not feeling sad and knowing that your friend has died. I felt incredibly guilty when that happened. I felt so awful since I knew the pain his family and close friends must be going through. It felt so wrong to be to be okay -to be happy. Guilt over happiness is something that accompanies grief. And trust me, there will be days, or maybe even a whole week, where you feel absolutely fine. I knew Jared was gone, but I wasn't sad. I was okay.

But that's another thing about grief. It's an undulating thing. There will be those days where you are perfectly happy. And then there will be the days like I've been having recently where I can't even listen to a rapper that Jared introduced me to and we shared a love for because it reminds me too much of him. Days where every little thing reminds me of Jared and where things hurt because Jared won't reach that milestone, or he won't be around for an event. Grief comes and goes. The intense pain comes and goes, but the knowledge that Jared is gone will always be there. And I'm realizing that you have to come to terms that you will be living the rest of your life with an ache in your heart. Some days it will be more present than others, and I'll have good days and bad days. But I'll always miss Jared.

I feel like another people don't talk about when it comes to grief is how they want other people to handle it. For one thing, I really don't like the phrase "I'm sorry for your loss" or "So sorry for your loss". Something about using the word loss bothers me. It's not adequate enough for the hole in my heart. I would rather you just simply say "I'm sorry" or "I'm so sorry". I don't want you to be worried about me. Grief is a powerful emotion and it needs to be felt in order to be healthily dealt with. I might have really dark days and that needs to be okay. I don't blame my family and friends for not understanding. There is no way under the sun, even if you're the most empathetic person in the world, to understand what it's like to lose someone if you haven't lost someone. But strange as it may sound, I appreciate it that people didn't try to understand. Just like I don't pretend to understand the pain of Jared's family. It's okay that you don't understand. I just need you to be there for me. I just need you to let me hurt. I just need you to know when to give me a hug and when to make me laugh and when to give me chocolate and when to distract me.

Because let's face it: my heart is broken. I miss Jared more than anything in the world right now. I miss him so, so much. There aren't enough words to express it. He was amazing and I am proud to have been his friend. It hurts. I miss him. I want him back. What no one tells you about grief is how much it hurts.

I've Been Gone

    Well, it's been about four months since I wrote a blog post.....go ahead and slap me. But the truth is, life has been pretty crazy. School and work have sucked a lot of life out of me, and my WIPs have been neglected as well. And two weeks ago, the most tragic loss I've experienced came out of nowhere and slammed me into the ground. I came on here to look at the last post I'd written (Why Do I Blog?) and as soon as I saw the title, I was like, oh man. It was an answer to a question that my recently lost friend had asked me. I want to start blogging again because this loss has caused me to be more determined to fulfill my purpose in writing. There will eventually be a post about this loss, and there will also be an open, honest post about my experience with grief. There will also be fun and light posts and eventually I'll get back in the groove of things. I appreciate everyone who has read my blog, and I thank you for taking the time to read this :) Hope to post again soon!

~Clarissa

Why Do I Blog?

    Why do you blog? A friend of mine recently asked me this question, and perhaps some of my readers ask this question as well.

     I only recently started reading people's blogs (shortly before I started my own) and until then, I was extremely unfamiliar with the world of blogging. I personally don't think I have the greatest blogger presence, and the graphics of my blog aren't anything worth writing home about either. I also struggle to write posts consistently. So why do I blog?

     I blog for the same reason that I write: to touch people's lives. I blog for the power that words have. I blog because I believe that God can use what I write to transform someone's day, or even someone's life. I blog because I believe that my opinions and advice and maybe even my ramblings are something worth offering to a broken and dying world.

     I think all human beings desire connection, and it's an amazing thing when you connect to the words of a person maybe you haven't even met in real life. It gives us a sense of belonging. It makes us feel like we're understood. Not feeling either of those things is not pleasant, and anything that I can contribute to take away that is my pleasure.

     Now, if I'm being honest, there's also a selfish reason why I blog (the same goes for why I write). I blog to process my thoughts about life and the struggles I'm going through. And even though it's to help me deal with things, I hope that others can draw strength and hope from those posts. When I wrote my post about the challenge of being a Christian with depression, the number of people it encouraged moved me so much.

     Also, I blog simply because it brings me joy to write in any shape or form, and it brings me happiness to share my thoughts with the world and be the light that God calls us to be through my writing.

     My main goal in blogging is to inspire others, to strengthen others, to give hope, to give light, and sometimes to just bring some happiness to someone.

     Thank you to all who read my blog. If you follow my blog, or even if you've just read one of my posts and liked what I had to say, comment and let me know what you would like me to blog about! Your wish is my command ;)

~Clarissa

2017: My Year in Review

     Everybody! Another year is ending. 2017 will soon be over. 2018 will begin. It is time to reflect upon the past 365 days. The accomplishments. The failures. The happiness. The pain. The joys. The sorrows. The gains. The losses.
     This year has been a roller coaster, and it seemed to have more downs than ups. But that's what life is. A beautiful tangled mess that at the end of the day, we wouldn't trade for anything in the world.
Here's mine.

BLOGGING

 

 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

In March, I wrote my most commented on post WIPs!! . You guys loved it :)

In September, I reached the one year mark of blogging!

In October, I wrote my most viewed post Struggling With Depression Does Not Make You A Bad Christian. It's also one of my favorite posts that I've done.

I reached over 3,000 views!

 GOALS 

I want to consistently publish one blog post a week. Sunday will be the posting day. 

I want to reach 5,000 views by June. 

I want to set up my follow button so you guys can follow me!

WRITING

 

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Kelton and I began writing The Blood Oath. 

The Blood Oath is currently at 71,796 words. 

I continued writing Shadows, my 2016 NaNoWriMo project. 

Shadows is currently at 76,612 words. 

I finished my first short story, "Treasure of the Heart", and it totaled at not quite 2,500 words. 

GOALS

I want to complete and edit the first draft of The Blood Oath.

I want both our alpha and beta readers to finish The Blood Oath.

I want to complete and edit the first draft of Shadows.

I want to publish and/or find an agent for The Other Side.

READING

 

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

I read 15 fictional books this year.

I read 3 trilogies:

The Winner's Curse, The Winner's Crime, and The Winner's Kiss by Marie Rutkoski.

Alloy of Law, Shadows of Self, and Bands of Mourning by Brandon Sanderson.

Scarlet, Lady Thief, and Lionheart by A. C. Gaughen.

I read 5 genres:

Contemporary Romance, Young Adult (YA), Fantasy, Christian, Historical Fiction.

I started two books:

Oathbringer (Stormlight Archive #3) by Brandon Sanderson.

Eye of the World (Wheel of Time #1) by Robert Jordan.

I read Can't Help Falling and Heartless, which both tore my heart out, but only Can't Help Falling gave it back.

GOALS

Finish Oathbringer. Only 1,050 pages to go!

Finish Eye of the World.

Read at least #2 and #3 of The Wheel of Time series.

Read 20 books.

MUSIC

DISCOVERED 

Artist: Fleurie

Genre: Alternative

Favorite Song: "Hymn"


Artist: Ruelle

Genre: Alternative

Favorite Song: "The Other Side"


Artist: Sleeping At Last

Genre: Electronic

Favorite Song: "Saturn"


Artist: Jackie Evancho

Genre: Classical/Pop

Favorite Song: "Sane"


Artist: NF

Genre: Rap

Favorite Song: "Let You Down"


Artist: The Greatest Showman

Genre: Soundtrack

Favorite: "This is Me" *but I'm obsessed with the whole thing

GOALS

I want to film/release at least one YouTube cover.

I want to extend my vocal range.

MOVIES

WATCHED (TOP 3)

The Fault in Our Stars

I absolutely loved this movie. 5 out 5 stars. It was such a beautifully honest and real love story. I cried so hard my eyes were puffy and red after it ended. I want to own this movie because I will definitely watch it again. Okay? Okay.


V for Vendetta

This movie was a thought-provoking one. 4 out of 5 stars. A lot of moral questions. I loved Evie and V. I loved the sacrifice and the emotion. I would watch this one again.


The Greatest Showman

Omigosh! This movie. Absolutely loved it! 5 out 5 stars. I would go see it in theaters again. The soundtrack is AMAZING! It was such a beautiful story of courage, family, acceptance, perseverance, and love.

LIFE

HIGHLIGHTS

March:

• CHEFA senior banquet. It was a beautiful night at which I felt like a princess. 

April:

• I flew to Houston with my brother's robotics team to watch them play at the World Championship. That remains the best weekend of 2017. It was awesome to be part of the team for a little while, and I basically spent 3 straight days with some of my closest friends. One of my friends and I were the closest we have ever been. I had so much fun cheering Team 3303 on. 
• I performed in my last choir and Visual Sound performance. I loved every single song the choir sang, and I performed the lead in one of the Visual Sound songs. It was awesome. 

May:

• I took my own personal senior trip with three friends and I had an amazing time. We had so much fun playing games and running around the beach. 
• My best friend (who lives in Florida) was able to come visit for a week. She was my partner in watching The Fault in Our Stars. We just hung out and played an infinite number of Spit games. We watched a movie every night, and we stayed up talking. It was awesome. #friends13yearsandcounting

June:

• I completed the mentorship program at my church. My mentor and I did many fun things in the 6 months that we hung out, and I have gained a friend who is able to offer me advice from a more mature viewpoint. 

July:

• I helped plan and attend my first surprise birthday party for one of my friends. We completely succeeded in surprising him, and that was a great feeling. We also went to see Wonder Woman afterwards and I fell asleep in the theater. 
• Some of my friends and I went to visit a friend who was working at a summer camp from June to August. We kinda missed him, so it was great to see him.

MILESTONES

• June 2: I graduated high school with 48 college credits!
• June 13: I turned 18 years old!!
• June 29: I was accepted to Regent University to begin a B.A. in English
• July 31: I passed my driver's test!
• August 21: I started my first college semester
• August 22: I started working my first full-time job 
• December 16: I completed half the credits necessary for my degree!

WRAP-UP

     As I said at the beginning of this post, this year was a roller coaster with what seemed like more downs than ups. I lost two of my closest friendships. I've grown distant with a couple others. But I also made a few new friends.
     There was a lot of change and upheaval as I transitioned into being out of high school. There was a lot of stress as I tried to find a job as an 18 year old with no experience. There was a lot of feeling isolated. Depression came back after being gone for a couple of years. There was a tremendous feeling of loss this year.
     However, God has taught me through these trials (as He always does). I have learned to respect myself more. I have learned to respect my time and my emotions more. I have learned that even though it is as hard as heck, sometimes the best thing to do is to let it go.
     I am ready for 2017 to be over. I am ready for a new year and for a new beginning. God is going to do great things in my life, and I am so excited. I'm hoping it'll be easier than this year, but if not, I will simply trust in Him and know that everything is according to His plan.


HAPPY NEW YEAR!
~Clarissa

Dear Unknown Girl: You Are Brave

This post came from a conversation with one of my closest friends. She told me I was brave, and when I asked why she thought that, her response floored me, and meant more to me than I can express. Here it is:

                        You go through a lot and you push through. It's hard and you don't give up.
 
After she told me that, I thought about how that changed my perspective of my struggles, and how it  encouraged me. And today, I wanted to write a letter to all the girls to encourage them the way my friend encouraged me.


Dear Unknown Girl,

You are brave.

You want to know why? Well, there's this crazy messy beautiful thing called life, and you are living it. That is bravery. You got out of bed this morning. You might have cried yourself to sleep last night, but you still got up to face another day. That is bravery. You might be struggling with depression, but you absolutely fangirled over the amazing thing that happened to your friend. That is bravery. You might have thought about committing suicide, but then you thought of your family and friends and all that could be and chose life. That is bravery. You might have had your heart broken, but you continue to love utterly and completely. That is bravery. You might have been betrayed, but you forgive. That is bravery.You might have wanted to keep your story to yourself, but instead you shared it. That is bravery.

You are brave.

Bravery is so often portrayed as extraordinary courage, but the reality is that whenever you chose the hard thing, you are being brave. Whenever you refuse to give in to whatever tries to bring you down, you are being brave. Whenever you say no to something wrong, you are being brave. Whenever you love someone more than yourself, you are being brave. Whenever you share the vulnerable pieces of your heart, you are being brave. Whenever you laugh when you could cry instead, you are being brave. Whenever you say yes when you want to say no, you are being brave.

You are brave.

It's time to recognize that small, everyday acts can be acts of bravery, and I hope you join me in starting to see the bravery all around you. I hope this made you realize what a brave girl you are. Yes, it is true. 

Love,
Clarissa

The Wintery Weather Tag

Thank you to my friend Musicgirl121 for tagging me in this post!!

FAVORITE CANDLE SCENT?

Hmm. I don't really burn candles, but I like sweet scents, like sugar cookie, pumpkin pie, etc. I don't really have a favorite though













COFFEE, TEA, OR HOT CHOCOLATE?

Tea. I usually drink hot red or chai tea in the winter, but I love drinking iced green tea in the summer.













WHAT IS YOUR BEST FALL MEMORY?

Oh! I know! In the fall of 2014, my drama class performed The Other Side. I wrote the play and performed the lead role and it was freaking amazing. After the last scene, me and my main scene partner stood onstage in the dark for a moment. As the applause started, we squeezed each other's hand before walking off. It was absolutely the best night of my life.




BEST FRAGRANCE FOR FALL?

Cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger....all mixed together for cookies or something.














FAVORITE THANKSGIVING FOOD?

Sweet potato casserole. I mean, come on. It has brown sugar, spices, and marshmallows. It's amazing.














WHAT IS AUTUMN WEATHER WHERE YOU LIVE?

It has a gorgeous light that somehow makes the world feel good, and it has a nice temperature of not being hot, but also not being too cold. And the leaves fall and blow along the street.













MOST WORN SWEATER?

If sweatshirts count, my senior Unshaken sweatshirt. If not, I guess this gray sweater that I just bought this year. It's so soft and comfy and I can wear leggings with it.

FOOTBALL GAMES OR JUMPING IN LEAF PILES?

Is that even a choice? Football all the way, baby!! I have been watching football since I was in my mom's tummy. And football is literally on right now. #GoBroncos









SKINNY JEANS OR LEGGINGS?

Definitely leggings. They're so much more comfortable, plus skinny jeans don't look great on me.


COMBAT BOOTS OR UGGS?

Neither I guess? I pretty much only wear my black heeled boots in autumn/winter, so...



IS PUMPKIN SPICE WORTH THE HYPE?

Not exactly. I mean, I love pumpkin and everything, but why obsess over it?


BEST FALL TV SHOW?

I don't really watch TV shows.


WHAT SONG GETS YOU IN THE FALL SPIRIT?

That's a tough question.....I don't really have one, but "Peppermint Winter" by Owl City gets me into the winter spirit. That sorta counts.


HATS OR SCARVES?

I don't really wear either, but I'm starting to wear more scarves.


#1 FAVORITE THING ABOUT FALL?

Not sure.....for me, I kinda feel like fall is a new beginning because it's the start of a new school year. Last year, fall started my senior year. This year, fall started my first college semester. So I guess it's like beginning for me.

I will just randomly pick Abbiee @ AbbieeMusicBlog because she would just do such a cozy post.

~Clarissa