This past summer I was on the hunt for the perfect red dress and I finally snagged this one from Zara (before they had a website through a friend). Unfortunately, it was a size too large so it took some major alterations--shortening the torso, taking in the sides, adjusting the sleeve length, etc. However, with all that complete it is nearly my perfect little red dress. I've been wearing it with layers this fall and winter as well. The pictures are posted in chronological order (remember when I had hair?).
Can you spot the ships in the background of these photographs? Ghost ships; military vessels not in use, but not quite abandoned to the elements. They keep them in good condition and wait for a day when they are necessary for training or otherwise (more often it's training). They seem so mysterious to me; close but unreachable, deserted but guarded. Some nights their lights come on, but most nights they disappear into the twilight...
"But, thou art ever there, to bring
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As I've stated before, I take my own pictures (self-timer and tripod), so since it's a slightly silly process of me running back for forth for the timer, I like to find quiet, isolated spots to shoot in. I also like to find quiet, isolated spots in general--they're great for walking, thinking, and you know, being alone. On this particular day I had a terrible time finding a quiet spot; the weather was nice for a winter's day so people were out walking their pets, watching the sun set on the water, and driving me to distraction with their presence. Just as the final light was fading a couple abandoned the lake and I quickly snapped these pictures on the dock. It's funny how I look forward to an overcast and colder day because I know it means less people will brave the elements...
