passions and aspirations

dress: charming charlie's, sandals: reflection, jewelry: flea markets, forever21, fossil, francesca's 

i can't exactly pin point the moment in my life where i finally discovered my passion for social media and fashion. i've always loved writing, but never thought to pursue it as a career choice. i graduated college with a degree in biology with an emphasis in medical imaging and minor in applied physics, but as time progressed, i realized i had no real passion for it. i started my blog in 2011 as a way to document my life experiences and my interests. i never knew how much of an impact it would have on my life and how it would change my aspirations. i'd love to write social media for a fashion website or magazine and eventually become an editor. people often have the impression that i am only moving to LA because adam got into dental school, but it is also so i can follow my dreams. i know moving to LA will offer more opportunities. hopefully this will assist me in my journey to my new career. 

love,

ashley 

1 year

i cannot wait to celebrate our 1 year together tomorrow.
i am one lucky gal.
love you, stud muffin.

love, ashley

sunday funday at the santa moinca pier

yesterday, the boy and i took a trip down to the santa monica pier for a day out. we walked around, played some games, and had dinner at bubba gump shrimp co. for months we've been wanting to try out the corona rita and we finally went for it! and OH MY GOODNESS was it delicious. this was my cheat day (i've been trying to eat healthy), thank goodness. i just had to go all out and this included the coconut shrimp. i cannot tell you how amazing fried food tastes after not eating any of it for 6 days. it was so lovely going out for the day together (we normally just stick around the house watching movies all day). with UCLA only 8 miles away, it's crazy to think that santa monica will soon enough be our new hometown. 

love,

ashley 

updates

dress:target, headband:claire's, sandals: reflection, necklace: ventura harbor, bangles: kate spade, ring: brandy melville, sunglasses: aerie 

updates (in no particular order):

• i've been rocking a lot of headbands lately. my forehead feels naked ever since i grew out my bangs. just call me hippie from now on. 
• i pretty much wear nothing but dresses (and workout clothes) on my days off from work. it's springtime; i'm embracing the weather. 
• i have implemented a much needed lifestyle change. this means exercising and eating healthy. don't worry, i'll still have my cheat days.
• our one year anniversary is in exactly one week. ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! i can't believe it. where did the time even go? ah. 
• more tattoos are in the near future. i plan on getting either my last name is kanji or my family crest. i'm pretty excited. oh, and don't forget the infinity symbol that i've been obsessed with for the past year. 
• getting closer to family always feels great. my cousin and i practically grew up together, but we've been distant for years. it's good to have her back. 

that's all for now :)

love,

ashley 

happy.

 bodysuit, belt & headband: forever21, maxi skirt: brandy melville, sunglasses: francesca's, watch: fossil

happy.

even if work sucks and she can't seem to get enough sleep, this girl right here is happy. the more important things in life, like her amazing family, friends, and boyfriend, seem to trump everything else. they keep a smile permanently glued on her face. and big life changes are coming up. like moving to LA and starting a brand new career. all these things keep her going and excited about the future. 

love,

ashley 

eat, drink, and be merry

last night, a and i went to his friend's wedding.

we ate, we drank, we danced. 

oh and he caught the garter!

love,

ashley 

to you, my friend

to my steevee/best friend/fishy/seester, 

first of all, i want to congratulate you on your acceptance into the world teach program! you better rock those samoan islands like nobody's business. second, i want to apologize for taking away your thunder when you first received your good news. i wish i could say that i had celebratory dance or that i chest bumped you. ah but alas, i instead immediately started blubbering like a baby in the corner. sigh...

as much as i am saddened by losing you come july, i am so excited for you and your new journey. you have worked so hard to get here and for goodness sake's do you deserve it. last year was extremely rough on you, so i'm glad that life finally decided to cut you a break and give you this opportunity of a lifetime. i am so utterly proud of you (i know everyone is) and i know you will make one hell of a teacher out there. 

then i guess there's just one problem left....how much i'm going to miss you.

love,

ashley