Coloring Outside The Lines

 There are some things I love that are, well, less than preppy. But that's okay. We don't have to stay within parameters defined by a specific style. It's good to color outside the lines sometimes.

Some of my favorite things are...

1. Athletic Shorts- I have lots. There technically for Rugby practice and working out. I'm not going to lie, I love lounging in them. If they were in school dress code (there specifically banned) I might be tempted to wear them to class every day. I really can't wait to be in college and wear what I want.

2. Teal Toes- We all know that I love nail polish. And my favorite color IS blue. I have a teal that I use frequently (OPI's Fly from the Nicki Minaj collection). Basically it makes me happy to have a colorful pop of color on my toes. Open toed summer sandals are lots more fun.`

3. Star Wars- I was raised as a tomboy. I loved big clothes, and the Power Rangers. Not to mention Star Wars. George Lucas is basically my favorite director. Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, and Carrie Fisher are masters of the screen, even with Mark and Carrie's limited experience at the time, the original 3 movies are perfection, episode six being my favorite. The Ewoks are just so cute! (Fun Fact: when I write on the family calender that I have work I write E work. With my hand writing it ends up like Ework, close to Ewok.)

4. Slouchy Sweatshirts- You know, the big ones with no hood, 80's inspired, tight band at the bottom? Yeah, those. They're super comfy and make me feel lazy. Lounging around with a cup of hot chocolate, big sweat pants, and a slouchy sweatshirt watching Star Wars is high on my winter priorities. And it should be on yours too. (I'm loving this Jane Austen inspired slouchy sweatshirt by Bookish)

5. Rugby- As the majority of you know, I play Rugby. "A hooligan's sport played by gentlemen." Or in my case, classy girls. I began playing in the spring of Freshman year and in November I'll be entering my 3rd season. Basically, I love it. The rush of a properly executed tackle. Getting excited over your first try (and becoming a Zulu Warrior). Tournaments are such fun, getting to know girls from other teams, and getting to know your team better. Last year the two highlights of the season were the Under 19's Texas All Star Tournament and winning the State Championship for the second straight year. At the All Star Tournament all the players from around Texas got together and stayed in the same hotel. We had a great late night hot tub session (I got dumped in in my clothes) and getting to know younger college players and fellow high school athletes was amazing. And winning was, well, winning. It was bittersweet, our season ended with a bang but our seniors left. Saying goodbye was heart wrenching. 

Keep it classy,
~E