So, this blog sadly withered into nothing, after two years of hard work and regular posts. I could blame college, but really I think I just felt creatively dry in terms of producing content for this blog. Thank you to those who still stuck around--I really, really appreciate it.

While I was on blogging hiatus, I also started a new Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/convoluteddreams/. I basically just needed a forum to post pictures of my makeup work (I didn't want to over-post on my blog) whenever I felt like it. I'm pretty proud of the work I've done on it so far, and I'm excited to see what I'll come up with in the new year. I've had accounts before, but nothing serious, so I'm really trying to start using Instagram as a gallery for self-promotion and my work.

So, I guess my biggest (blogging) resolutions for the new year would be to start regularly posting on this blog again. And by regular, I mean once every week again, not once a month. I'll even resort to mirror outfit pics (hopefully not), if needed. I've missed interacting with my fellow bloggers, and creating content that I can be proud of. I did some good work in college, but I still feel like I could have done more, both in school and outside of school.

Apart with regular posts on the blog, I'm also going to post on my Instagram more. It's still new, and I'm still trying to get it to launch, but once I get into a regular routine with creating looks and taking pictures I know that I can get somewhere with it. I've already been posting at least once a week, so I think I'll try for two times a week and then maybe even three.

In terms of Youtube (yes, let's just mention all of my social media networks and bore everyone), I'm so thrilled that Kaitlin and I hit 200 subscribers before the year even ended! We have a mixed medley of posts on there, and an audience with a range of interests, but I'm glad that it's somewhat working out now. I'm personally going to work on creating more content and perhaps creating more specific content as well.

So, that's pretty much my resolutions for the new year! Outside of blogging, I'd like to join more organizations in my school so I can learn more and meet new friends. Overall--be more productive and waste less time.

If you've always been following my blog and you've returned for this post, thank you so much and welcome back! And if you're a new reader--hello! I hope you choose to stick around and see what I come up with in the new year.

Some things learned from this summer (more or less a reminder to myself that may or may not make sense to the rest of mankind):

-When you slice your palm, it doesn't hurt as much as a normal cut.

-Don't wear your contacts to sleep

-Most people can be nice if you give them a chance.

-People have trouble reading simple signs

-The cosmetic industry wastes a lot of product

-Horror movie jump scares don't scare me

-The difference between eau de parfum and eau de toilette (and how to pronounce them)

-Department stores are too nice to their customers

-A sandwich costs about the same as minimum wage

-If you're working, you're not spending money

-Strangers have interesting life stories

-Jealousy fades quickly

-Human affection sways easily

-"if you help me I help you"

-Hearts are as mendable as they are breakable

-Skin is delicate

-I don't believe in coincidences anymore

-People can turn in an instant

-Applying makeup on mature skin isn't as fun.

-"It is what it is"

-Registers can print blank receipt paper

-John Green is actually a really good writer.

-Candy can keep you going through a 7-hour shift

-So can writing prose on the backs of blank receipt paper

-Books are forever the best escape

-The internet can get boring

-I hate pop music. A lot.

-I'm bad at updating my blog.

  There is that one moment when you sit with your feet curled up on the edge of the bed, feeling the raised border of the mattress underneath your toes, knees pulled to your chin and t-shirt pulled over your shivering body, torso and legs and all. You sit in exhaustion and fear and you think, "my god, my heart is breaking, it's breaking" and yet, when you open your eyes, you're still here--time has passed but there are still things to do, and even though right now you feel like you can't do them, there's only a few hours left until the sunrise. By then, they'll be done, no question about it. You just wish you could speed through life the way he points the remote to the tv screen and fast forwards without a second thought--while you sit there, as unnoticed as always in the suffocating silence that ensues.

Not a terribly huge fan of how this outfit turned out. Probably would have switched the neon green Litas for my UNIF Salems. I also did a pretty sloppy job on makeup, but oh well. I'm trying to make more outfit posts, so please bear with me and forgive my lack at the moment.