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Changed up some of my Youtube thumbnails beginning with my favourite Iceland vlogs.

It’s the official start of autumn — my favourite season — and as I sit here, listening to Claire de Lune on loop, with my (now cold) coffee just an arm’s reach away, I realize how beautiful life truly is. 

I woke up at seven in the morning, ready to start my day, and the stillness and the gloom that greeted me outside made me even chirpier (ironic as it may seem to some); I love cold, dark, quiet mornings as it reminds me a lot of my childhood, and home in particular. Now that I am continents away, I noticed how Septembers have that effect on me: it makes me miss home so terribly.

I have spent the last hour or two re-reading my old blog(s), and smiling at the thought of how far I have come, and how unpredictable life can be. Today I plan on going out on a walk with my camera in tow to pay homage to my twenty year old self who once only dreamt of taking photographs, and traveling to Europe. I say this every single day, but with everything that has happened, all the things that have changed, I am grateful. 

Life — with its many ups and downs — will always remain beautiful, and will forever be worth living. I am so glad I am on this planet, thankful to God that I was born and raised with a loving family, blessed with a humble home, and however long it took me to achieve my dreams, now I can finally say:

Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright - Bob Dylan (Cover)

Hello. It’s been years since I last properly updated this little corner I used to call my safe haven online, and in all those years of absence, I have grown up, grown old, and well, changed. Although I do admit to a few minor character adjustments here and there, some things will remain the same. Here are random questions I found online which I thought would be a great way to re-introduce myself so if you fancy getting to know me a little bit more, then by all means, keep on reading.

6 of the songs you listen to most?

Flume - Bon Iver, Naima - John Coltrane, Let Me Down - The Staves, Tenderly - Chet Baker, Cherry Wine - Hozier, Lilac Wine - Jeff Buckley 

If you could meet anyone, who would it be?

Chet Baker and I would love nothing else than to be able to sing Time After Time with him playing his trusty old trumpet

Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 23, give me line 17.

“We judge powerful women more harshly than we judge powerful men.”

What do you think about most?

These days, I have been thinking a lot about our upcoming wedding.

What does your latest text message from someone else say?

“I love you” - my best friend

Do you sleep with or without clothes on?

With.

What's your strangest talent?

I can move my second and third toe without moving anything else.

Ever had a poem or song written about you?

Yes.

If you are outside, what are you most likely doing?

Walking around, reading the backs of books, drinking coffee by the lake

Do you prefer to be behind the camera or in front of it?

Behind it.

What is your greatest weakness; your greatest strength?

My family is both my strength and weakness.

Who is your celebrity crush?

Harry Styles

Have you ever gone skinny dipping?

Yes, on a deserted beach in La Union at 4 in the morning with two of my college best friends.

How do you vent your anger?

By being quiet and then by crying.

Do you have a collection of anything?

Books, magnets from different places I have traveled to, old letters, postcards, stamps, and old records

Do you prefer talking on the phone or video chatting online?

Neither.

Are you happy with the person you've become?

A resounding yes!

Smell the air. What do you smell?

Coffee.

What was the last book you read?

It was the book called Lost For Words and it was beautiful. It reminded me of Big Fish and White Oleander. I loved it.

What's a song that always makes you happy when you hear it?

See The World - Gomez

How can I win your heart?

Give me wine, and play me jazz.

What are your favourite words?

Morose, Tangible, Mundane, Melancholy, Delicious, Delightful

You just got a free plane ticket to anywhere. Where would you choose to go?

Back to Iceland or to Norway

If the whole world were listening to you right now, what would you say?