My Everyday Runway

Reading has been a huge part of my life since as long as I can remember. My parents were (and are) the absolute best about teaching us the importance of reading and how it's a lifelong skill to take with you wherever you go. There's a lot of power in a good book. Back in January, I made a resolution to keep track of the books I read all year long. I've never done this before, and I wish I started doing it sooner.  I sincerely believe that all these books helped me in some way, although it's very clear to me which one's were more impactful than others. With all of that said, here is my 18 in 2018: all the books I read this year. I hope you can take away at least one new book for your upcoming list! *(english class book) 1*:  The Picture of Dorian Gray  by Oscar Wilde Honestly, I don't remember  loving  this book, but it is one of those that you are glad you read once you're done. Also this was my first time reading anything by Oscar Wilde, wh...

Welcoming any new month is a bittersweet feeling. And for some reason, December is an especially difficult month for me to welcome with joy. This seems so wrong, with Christmas right around the corner and all of the festivities that come with the month. But I can't help but remind myself that this is the last month of the year. I've spent 11 months of 2018 leading me here. When I think about myself and my life at this point last year (or pretty much at the beginning of this year), it blows my mind. I don't use that phrase a lot, but when I do I really mean it. I think about my school, my family, my friends, my blog, my home, my habits, but the most crazy change to me is my thoughts and even my personality. A lot of things haven't changed. I still love waffles more than any other food, I'm still an introvert at heart, and I still love dancing to Taylor Swift music any chance I can get. But, I feel things in my soul have changed. I know, so deep. But, really. I so...