Hello!
Home sweet home! It was a short trip, but it felt so nice to get out of the house and explore new places. We spent a lot of the time in the car driving along the coast of California, and while the places we stopped at were very scenic, they weren't very photogenic if that makes any sense. I didn't take as many pictures as I normally would. For once, I think I enjoyed the view with my own eyes rather than behind the lens.
We visited Ojai, Solvang, Santa Barbara, and some small towns in between. My favorite has to be Santa Barbara. The weather was perfect and I love that it has so much culture and diversity: graffiti and murals on walls; small hole-in-the-wall antique shops; food trucks; street vendors; amazing seafood; funny hobos; and a man who drives a self-proclaimed "hippie truck," every inch covered with figurines and other bits and bobs. Solvang was an adorable dutch town that I want to explore more on another trip. It has those tiny speciality shops (ie. needlework, ceramics, etc) that I would love to spend hours looking at everything. These places are definitely on my list to go with Robert, and now I can plan out according outfit photos the next time I go too. And hopefully on my next vacation, I don't have to study for any exams--I had to study awkwardly in the kitchen of our room while my family slept. My CSET (California Subject Matter Examination for Teachers) is this Saturday so I may be a little MIA this week. Forgive me in advance? I'll make it up after it's all over! Have a safe and happy fourth of July my fellow Americans!
Until next post,
Jasmine
Aw this looks like so much fun! I can't believe how warm it looks there, I'm jealous of the amazing coastline. I am in loooove with the colours in all of these shots, especially the blue windows. :) Good luck Jazzy, kick some butt! <3
ReplyDeletehappy 4th jasmine!!
ReplyDeletelooks like you had a fabulous weekend.
i loved all the pictures..!
have a wonderful week love.
These pictures are awesome!! I love the beach ones. Man, I surely do miss the ocean. I've only seen it twice in my life! I need some beach town in my life.
ReplyDeleteoh what a nice little trip!
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It looks like you had such a fun trip! I love all of these photos, and now I'm even more eager to go to California (though I'll be up north). Good luck on your CSET! :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a really great weekend : ) I love that first picture - so true!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a really great weekend : ) I love that first picture - so true!
ReplyDeleteIt is nice sometimes to just take in the things around you with your own eyes instead of through a camera lens. I did that this weekend too with my family! Normally I have the camera around my neck, telling people to wait to dig into the food so I can snap some pics or telling my little bro to "do that face again!"
ReplyDeleteGood luck on your exam!
Awesome shots. Loving the love theme :D
ReplyDeleteAll the best for your exam!
Awesome shots. Loving the love theme :D
ReplyDeleteAll the best for your exam!
Wow your photos are so gorgeous and inspirational, I actually saved quite a few! And good luck with your exam! I'm sure you'll do fine!
ReplyDeleteLove, Lisa
I love the photos! Belated happy 4ht of July ;)
ReplyDeleteYou really are gifted with the camera. (: these are so great - makes me want to fly there and take a little vacay myself! Oh and, I love the doodled macbook. So cute.
ReplyDeleteHappy Studying! We'll miss you. <3
these images captured some amazing moments and areas. the truck with "I have a dream, fulfill the dream" mesmerizes me. they have such a diverse vibe to them.
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