My First Time Experience at the Auburn Nordstrom Rack

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Before I went to Nordstrom Rack in Auburn, I thought it would be the prettiest and neatest store ever. I heard many of my friends say that they found this shoe made by this brand or this sweater by this brand.

Sadly... I was mistaken. By the time I stepped into the store, I was sorely disappointed in what I saw. Everything was displayed by size or type of clothing. Nothing was organized by brand, which is what I was hoping to see. 

Throughout my 30 minutes in the store, I found only one brand I was looking for and it was a dress from TopShop. Come on y'all, TopShop should have it's own section in the store.

I know it is only one Nordstrom Rack that I have been to, but I like going into a store hoping to run to the brand I like in order to find some clothes to buy. I did hear plans of a Nordstrom Rack coming to Silverdale, and if it does happen, I am going to review that store.

Although I wasn't pleased with the stores organization, I did find a cute pair of Toms and a nice burgundy top that will look lovely with leggings, a black cardigan and my new Toms. I am thinking a nice end of summer/beginning of fall look.

Life Last Week : 2016-2

Life last week has been pretty busy. With me at camp, I have no time to do anything I want (aka, blogging everyday) because I am working from sun-up to sun-down, but I do love my job. I just finished my 2nd to last week of camp, so one more week then I head back to Bellingham with MudLynn. I am excited to get back to my routine and spend more time with Kaveh before summer ends.

I have also come to the realization over the past few weeks at camp that working with kids is my future, whether it is at the YMCA or more work through the Girl Scouts of Western Washington. Working with kids made me realize that I shouldn't take life too seriously and to always look on the bright side of everything that happens, and also that everything happens for a reason.

MudLynn has been very good for Mom, despite chewing up the living room blinds. She is always so excited to see me when I come home. I am excited to take her back to Bellingham so that she can go to the dog park and go on the trails.

30 Before 30: Getting Chacos

I am so glad I joined the whole Chaco trend. I bought my pair from REI in Bellingham before I left for camp and all I can say is that I love them very much.

They are so comfortable and easy to slip on and off. I wear them with socks a lot of the time at camp; I know, I'm that kind of person. I tend to wear them with my patterned socks because patterned socks are so cool and fun looking than normal socks. I wear them the most for in and out day; especially if my toes are painted nicely.

I did originally buy them with a toe loop, but my toe is bigger than Texas to fit in the toe loop after working in the arena, so I just flatten it down and wear socks with my Chacos.

If you are really into the outdoors and want a sandal that will last you a long time, go check out Chacos at this website. You will not be disappointed. 

The Theme of This Blog

So the theme of this blog is a unique one. It's a mixture of fashion, college, horses, outdoor rec, and lifestyle. Well, it really is just a lifestyle blog.

I don't have a set focus on this blog, I just blog about what I am interested in or what I am doing with my life.

Just in case people were wondering why my blog had a lot of different types of posts on it.

Enjoy reading my blog!

Being A Wrangler

Being a wrangler is a huge deal. We work with 16 horses and normally around 24+ girls each camp session constantly thinking about their safety, but also making sure they are also having an amazing week with their assigned horse. These girls leave telling me that they want to come back next summer, be a wrangler when they are old and some tell me that they are glad that they met me that summer. When they say things like that, it warms my heart because I know that I made an impact on their lives.

It is crazy that I went from this:

A girl attending as many horse camps as I could in my middle school and high school years.

To this:

A girl working as a wrangler making sure girls get the experience of a lifetime.

I am very thankful to be having this opportunity. I love working with these kids and seeing their faces when we trot them or canter them on their horses. I know I want to work with kids and horses in my future, so I am figuring out what I will be doing this fall for work and summer training (therapeutic riding instructor certification). I've gained so much knowledge from my time working at camp and I think it is the time that I pursue a career in the equine and therapy fields.

I fall in love with all the horses and wish that I could take them all home with me. They are all my babies and have unique personalities.