Inspiration at Sunset

The sunset is by far my favorite time of the day. I'm starting think this could be mainly because I have a hatred for the slows of late afternoon, and the sunset seems mark the transition into evening ("hallelujah",is what I say to that). But aside from an introduction to a starry night, the colors in a sunset never cease to amaze me.  Inspired by the vibrance of the late-day sunshine, I mustered together some items I think  the bold sunset would approve of. Ha, what a personality that sun has. Happy Earth Day, everyone.
Love,
Jordan Leigh

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Neon pink tank (Forever 21), Flowy wide legged Patterned Pants, Detailed Roped Belt (Anthropologie),  Mexican Jute Backpack ( Picked this little baby up in San Diego from a mexican vendor in Old Town.I didn't have to pay nearly as much for it as I think I should have.Not only are these people incredibly talented and not payed nearly enough,but the bag has a million dollar value in my heart. Just saying.)
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Love Grows Here.

Love Autopsy: The Way I See It

This week I found some extra time to create a couple of new playlists for my car. On one playlist in particular, I compiled a bunch of songs from various movie soundtracks. Yesterday as I was driving to class I previewed my new tunes. The first song that played was an 80's inspired pop song from the movie, "Music and Lyrics". As Hugh Grant's singing voice blared through my speakers, he redundantly sang the lyric "figuring out... you and me... is like doing... a love autopsy".

  In my reflective mood, the cheesy song inspired me with thoughts about relationships. Sometimes we have confident reasoning to "end it, take a bow, exit the stage, and draw the curtain". But other times, we will remember a shared moment and wonder why things had to go wrong. A "love autopsy" would be handy in times like these. If all humans inevitably behave unfavorable at times, than flawed behavior can't possibly be the main "cause of death" for relationships. We "toe-tag" our past relationships and label them with a flaw to justify the "death". "But, what if flaws aren't the problem?" I wonder. I think it's possible that fate is our "silent killer".

Fate is like a cancer. It is almost impossible to avoid and very difficult to fight. It is the idea that everything that's meant to be will be. There is a Chinese proverb that claims there is an invisible red thread that connects you to everyone you are destined to meet. If this is true, than every personal encounter we have with another individual was a preordained experience. I love this. As I look back on my "first conversations" with different people, it's amazing to think that it was the result of life course (the red thread's direction) and mathematical probability. I can almost imagine God looking down and saying, "Yes! Finally! I've been waiting for this part!"



If fate is responsible for the result of our relationships, than maybe we are too quick to become bitter. Its okay to mourn a "death", but we must also celebrate the encounter. Our relationships form because our "life-threads" cross inevitably with another's. Almost always, it's only for a sweet moment and than our threads change course. But maybe once you meet your soul mate, your "life-threads" will continue to cross. It may take a lifetime to find that person. But, no matter how long the time gaps are between encounters or the barriers standing in the way,you run into each other. This phenomenon is called, serendipity.

Since "love autopsies" aren't real, we may never know the actual "cause of death" for certain relationships. But, maybe we can rest assured in the fact that fate is on our side and will allow us to "live" one day.

So,go with the flow......and run for your life!

All Things Red.

         For  as long as I can remember, I have always been attracted to the color red. As a kid I would always choose the red lunch boxes, the red playing-piece in Monopoly, and would steal my mom's red heels and attempt to clomp around the house without breaking a leg. The color red has been psychologically proven to stimulate energy and give one a sense of enthusiasm. This makes complete sense when you think of all the great red foods and objects that are in this world. With all things red in mind, I managed to get reacquainted with my 1st grade mindset and round up some of my personal favorite red things. Consider this my red-inspired show and tell!
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  Red Vintage Polka-dot top from a vintage thrift store, Large Red leather tote bag, Red Geneva watch ,and a Red lip.

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Who doesn't love candy? Especially suckers from

Mrs. See's Candy?! The new red cinnamon sucker by See's is a make-you-weak-at-the-knees edition to her addicting line of flavors. 

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Red Nails by Essie. Always a good shade of red for any season. Red fingernails always makes me feel empowered, like I am Carmen Sandiego or something.

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Strawberry lemonade.

Looks fancy with a strawberry on the glass rim, but really you are just a crystal light package away from creating this red beverage.

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