Now + Then
When I was tagged by Kory to offer up a "Now + Then" post, I took some time to read through the posts from those who have participated in the past. I must admit, I'm a few years older than you all! Because it's been nearly 10 years since I graduated from college (gulp), I thought I'd reminisce about the early college years.
Here we go!
NOW // 2014
Thank goodness for professional photographers.
Crushing on:
My husband (cheesy, I know… but I can’t help myself!).
Watching:
Dexter (catching up), Justified, Parenthood and The Voice (guilty pleasure alert!)
Listening to:
Pretty much everything I listened to in college, alongside new favorites like Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, The Civil Wars, Florence & The Machine and Lorde
Reading:
I read for fun now that the pile of assigned reading is gone. I read magazines regularly to see which publications might take submissions and I try to keep up with my favorite blogs as much as possible.
Style:
I try to keep it simple. Lots of denim, flats, blazers, flowy tops and sweaters. I no longer frequent the tanning salon. My skin thanks me, daily.
Hair:
I recently cut my hair to my jaw line, but I tend to like it long with layers. I also quit dying my hair about four years ago and haven’t looked back.
Leisure:
Travel, outdoor adventure, cooking, home improvement and reading.
Attitude:
Work hard at things that inspire me and know that my path doesn’t need to look like the paths of others.
Dreams:
What am I not dreaming about? My life list sums it up quite nicely.
Life Plan:
Travel, work, explore, create, travel. Repeat.
THEN // College: The Early Years
So grateful that social media had yet to catch on.
Crushing on:
I honestly can’t remember, but I know I was awfully fond of Tim McGraw.
Watching:
Friends, Gilmore Girls, Felicity and ER
Listening to:
Ben Harper, Nora Jones, Beastie Boys, G. Love & The Special Sauce, Faith Hill, LeAnne Womack (and everything else on CMT)
Reading:
I was an English major.
Think: books upon books and not much time for anything else.
Style:
I was big on linen pants and peasant tops for some reason (I blame Rachel from Friends). I also thought of my tan as an accessory. Yuck.
Hair:
High maintenance! Long layers, flat ironed every day. Lots of highlights and low lights (again, think Rachel in the later years).
Leisure:
School and work kept me pretty busy, but I definitely enjoyed a good house party or day at the river.
Attitude:
Study hard, prove yourself and please other people.
Dreams:
To start my own business.
Life Plan:
Graduate, get a good job, buy a house and get married. Turns out, there is life after all of that business! :)
So, there you have it. Thankfully, I've grown up a bit over the last decade or so. Anyone else glad to have grown out of certain habits and pastimes?
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I'm going to follow Liz's lead and tag anyone who's interested in sharing their own "Now + Then" post. Just be sure to stop by and link up in the comment section if you play along!