New Year, New Goals

How in the *$&! is it 2016 already?! 

2015 was a looooong and hard year for me, but at the same time it seems to have flown right by. The year was filled with its mix of highs and lows, joy and sadness, friendships made and friendships lost. It was a growing year for me for sure, and I'm ready to move past all of the drama and stresses and push forward into a (hopefully) clean and clear 2016. 

2016 is the year that I will graduate college (!!!), and with that a whole new world of possibilities will open up. It's crazy to think that at the end of this year I'll potentially be living in NYC, the city of my dreams, pursuing my love for fashion and journalism. Getting there will of course take a lot of work, but I'm so excited to make things happen this year with that shiny new diploma in hand! 

Aside from the obvious goals of graduating college, finding a real-world job, and continuing to grow and develop Sea Foam + Diamonds, here is everything I aspire to do this year:

• Be happy. Nothing in the world matters more than this does to me, because honestly if you're not happy then nothing else is worth it. If I'm doing something that doesn't make me feel happy and fulfilled, I'm not going to do it!
• Stress less. Between work and school, there are lots of things that stress me out to the MAX. But sometimes it helps to acknowledge that there is only so much you can do in a certain situation, and that stressing out about it actually does more harm than it does good. This also goes back into being happy and looking at things in a positive light :).
• Work out more. Yes I know, everyone always makes a New Year's resolution about getting fit. But I'm not going to put a certain weight goal or workout number on my list, since my main goal is to simply feel good about myself and the body I'm in. One of the most important parts about fashion is feeling good and confident about what you're wearing, so fitness and fashion go hand-in-hand in this sense. 
• Take more fashion risks. As I continue exploring and developing my own style, I've steadily been branching out more and more into the world of fashion. This year I am determined to keep exploring different and unique trends, as well as finding new ways to wear every day styles. Be sure to stay tuned here and on my Instagram to come along for the ride!
• Take better care of myself. Whether it's getting more sleep, drinking more water, taking more time off, eating more home cooked meals, or even just taking more bubble baths, taking better care of myself is one of my top priorities this year. As someone who loves keeping busy and having a full calendar, it's easy to hit a brick wall when you're doing too much. And if you burn out, how can you do anything?!

And that's a wrap! If I can work on everything above even a little bit during this upcoming year, I'll be content. Here's to a year of even more fashion, adventure, and happiness!

xx,
​Lara