twenty two.

I recently had my 22nd birthday. It's my last birthday as a student and yes, in case you were wondering, I am freaking out. And no, Aunt/Uncle/Parent's Friend/Random Person, I don't really know what I'm going to do when I get out of college.

Despite paralyzing fears about my future and stress about getting through this semester, I've been trying to take some time to be grateful for all the experiences I've had in the last 22 years. Because I have to say they've been a pretty excellent set of years. I'm lucky to have thoughtful people in my life who remember my birthday, and here are a few of the lovely things I've been enjoying.

The print was sent to me by my best friend. I had posted it on Facebook about a year ago and she bookmarked it to get me for my birthday. Isn't in lovely? The artist is Stella Im Hultberg, who is incredible. (You can find her here.)

the inspiration board.

A new school year is starting. Tomorrow will be my last first day of school. It's one of those crazy things that jumbles your head around for no particular reason. So, instead of dwelling on it I've decided to put together a list of things that are making me joyful recently. For example:

The last gifts of the fading season. A bit battered and over ripe, but delicious nonetheless.

Reminders of all the little pleasures autumn has in store. And soft leather notebooks with clean, empty pages ready for an eager hand.

Old costume jewelry given new life.

And old favorites, waiting for the first chill of winter to be read by a fire with hot chocolate and slippers.