The August Break 2011.

I wanted to take a moment to explain a few things. First of all, I know that my writing has been sparse this summer, but I can explain this by assuring you all that the time off has been spent rejuvenating and running around, partaking in summertime activities. Nonetheless, I apologize for my absence. But there are a few things I've been needing to catch you up on lately.

August Break 2011. I have been feeling completely drained as of recently. As I described in my previous post, I am elated, yet at the same time, exhausted. I have decided that it would be good for me to take a small break from the internet. My good friend Audrey sent me a link to The August Break 2011, and it sounded perfect for me. Basically, I am going to be blogging a single photograph each day. I may accompany it with some words, or I may not. I generally post a back to school intentions post sometime in August as well as a Style Manifesto, but I think I'm going to give myself some time to really think these things through and post them in early September. I hope you can understand.

Other than these photo posts + tweeting via my phone, I will be completely disconnected from the internet (besides attending to things for Missfits, which isn't really an option). I cannot wait. I am going to use this time to eat naturally + really think about the things I'm taking in. I'm also going to partake in a serious organizational purging to clean my room + really decide what I need and what I can part with. I'm also going to try to sketch and write a little each day. A friend of mine recently showed me the 750 words project, which sounds perfect. I want to read the dozens of books collecting dust on my bookshelf. I want to stretch and exercise and feel powerful in my own strength. In short, I am ready for a major lifestyle cleanse.

Thank you for understanding.

xo, Maddie