6/26/12

Rain and Coffee


dress: urban outfitters, jacket: macy's, oxfords: vintage, purse: forever 21, belt: thrifted
Friday in Seattle was spent mostly at SPU for the New Student Assigning. I was exhausted by the end of it all... basically, there was a lot of listening to people talk, learning about the school, and finally...actually registering for classes! I don't know what I want to major in yet, so I'm just going to take some basic freshmen classes to start off - philosophy, psychology, and a university seminar class. I also signed up for a choir class, so I may do that too.

I was a little stressed out by the end of this day, to be honest. I started to feel very concerned about the fact that I don't know what I want to major in or do with my life... Obviously I know that most people are this way, but I am just a huge worrier so on Friday I basically began to worry about my whole future in the course of a few hours. Fortunately, that evening my dad and I went to a local theater that was showing a bunch of Miyazaki movies for a few weeks, and we saw Castle in the Sky - which was amazing! I had never seen that one before, believe it or not.

This trip has definitely gotten me very excited to go to college and move to Seattle. One reason that I'm glad I'm going to SPU is that from everyone who I've talked to, they've said making friends is so easy and everyone at the school is very supportive and nice. I think that's one of the biggest things I'm looking forward to - the community that I will become a part of. xx
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18 comments:

  1. these photos make me miss seattle. i haven't been in so long. and you look lovely.

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  2. the photos are amazing :D rain is really cozy :)

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  3. Oh gosh, don't even worry about not knowing your major yet--it'll hit you one day! Signing up for those first classes was the most stressful thing ever for me, too, but you were smart to sign up for basic classes that you'll have to take no matter what. :)

    That dress is stunning, and I love it with the white belt and that super neat jacket. Such a sharp outfit! And a delicious looking chocolate pastry, uhuhu~ :D

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  4. You going to Seattle means that you and I will FINALLY meet because I only go to Seattle five thousand times in a year. I'm so excited!! Don't worry about your major. Seriously. I wish I'd stressed less about that when I was a freshmen and just chosen to take the basics. Let the classes and subjects decide later. I'm going to be a junior and I still barely know what I'm doing! Follow your heart! <3<3<3<3

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  5. Being anxious about your major is TOTALLY normal. I know people who have changed major three times, and it's okay! But honestly I wish I would have waited for a year before going to college because that would have given me more time to be out in the "real" world and discover what I like to do. It wasn't until after a year into college I realized I wanted to do photography, but when I realized that I was already starting my Junior year and didn't want to transfer (I was looking forward to graduating in 4 years) so I just stayed where I was. Yeah, I'm still doing what I love to do but I wish I had waited so I could have gotten education and training in the field I'm in now. There's just SO much pressure in America to go to college right out of high school. It's something that's really built up in our mentality, and I felt like I would have been looked down upon if I didn't go to college. But you have to choose what's best for you.

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  6. I had once the same problem as you do, but I am sure you will figure it out.. Now I have the same problem because I am finishing University and I need to think about my Master degree ( I don't know if there is such a thing there) and again..more choices and my future seems sooo foggy. It's weird.
    Oh and you look so lovely in that dress! :D

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  7. It's OK...I've been out of college for two years and still don't know what I want to "do" with my life. Things have been pretty good and exciting so far, so I think we will all find some way to support ourselves that feels worthwhile.

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  8. I. Adore. This outfit. Oh my god. I am practically drooling over your jacket and tights..! & I'm fairly certain I've been to that exact intersection before, too!

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  9. I'm a huge worrier too! I just finished up with my generals and collage & now I'm just in the awkward stage where I don't know what to do next. You'll figure it out, I know you will!
    And Seattle is so close to me in Spokane! Washington is so beautiful <3
    LOVE your dress by the way ;)

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  10. I'm so excited for you! I know you'll do amazing things while off at college. And I'm kind of in the same place, with the whole worrying about my future thing (being a senior and all, eep!) but I'm just trying to enjoy the journey, learn as much as I can, and figure out what makes me happiest.
    Anyway, I love this outfit! That dress is wonderful on you :)

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  11. I remember feeling the same way going into my freshman year and worrying about my major. You are doing the right thing though. There is really no need to stress about it at this point as there are plenty of gen eds to get out of the way. Take your time and really discover what you love. I dove into my major early on and I wish I would have held off a bit. If I did I'm 100% sure I would have gone a different route, but it all worked out in the end. I've heard so many positive things about Seattle - I really want to make it out there someday.

    Such a perfect outfit as always Elanor:) xx

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  12. I think you'll love college! And don't worry, not too many freshman know what they want to major in and those who do usually end up changing their minds ;)

    xo Jennifer

    http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

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  13. I love your outfit here. It makes me so sad that it's 100 degrees and I can't wear cute tights like the ones you're wearing!
    Also, I've graduated college and I still don't 100% know what I want to do with my life. I'd be surprised if I was at 50%. So don't feel too bad. The people who really know are the minority.

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  14. A former professor of mine teaches at SPU. Hope you know that it's ok not to have it all figured out. Timing is everything but sometimes you just gotta pick a path and go with it.

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  15. Oh my! I love this outfit! Especially the dress and the tights! I wish I could go back to Seattle and visit and see all the wonderful and interesting spots you've been so gracious to share! -Jessica

    THEJESSICALBLOG.COM

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  16. You look so gorgeous!! I totally love your outfit - so jealous that I can't wear tights or a jacket because of the sweltering heat in Georgia these days :(!
    Don't worry about your major girl! You will eventually figure things out in time. You can't always plan out your life to a T. You'll do just fine whichever way you go :).
    xoxo

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  17. Hah, I'm turning 24 in a few months and I STILL don't really know what I want to do with my life. I'm actually switching careers, and going from being a librarian with an associate's degree to hopefully becoming a pastry chef, or at least doing something baking-related. I'm starting classes at le Cordon Bleu here in Ottawa in October, which is pretty crazy. I'm certain you'll do more than fine though, you've got a good head on your shoulders - the fact you aren't pigeon-holing yourself into one subject right away before you really know proves it. The nice thing about life is that there aren't any REAL rules about how you're supposed to go about things... Society may try to tell you that you have to decide right away and start working in that domain ASAP, there's no actual rush so long as you're happy and healthy and doing something that pleases you :) I really love Castle in the Sky, nearly all Miyazaki is up in my favourites though :D

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