Over All, Over

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When I first moved to Louisiana 7 years ago, I did my very best not to get too attached. After my father’s passing a few years before and being forced to move from a state I love, I figured nothing would last forever and I was itching to get out; I knew I’d never stay. Because I just knew I would never stay I didn’t want my heart to break when I finally left. I wanted a clean break with a place I never enjoyed much. I wanted something easy. But, as someone who loves too much and as a human with basic needs for interaction, I got attached to people instead of the place. I made life-long friends, admired my teachers, and grew closer to some of my family members, which is why leaving has been hard. I’ve cried so many times because all my friends left me, and now, I’m leaving them.

One thing that I will say I’m incredibly grateful for is that my friends moved in/left before I did. I had already had my teary-eyed good-byes and didn’t have to worry about them saying good-bye to me. I will say, though, that it’s been hard. We miss each other and remind each other of that almost everyday. Last night in a “spam” post, Maddie said that she had two sisters (in addition to her new sorority sisters) in Ohio and Louisiana, and my heart smiled so much that my eyes teared up. I love them so much and I hope time flies, so we can be together again. In addition to that I’ve made so many other friends that love me despite my craziness. They (Maddie, Olivia, Lauren, Grace, Hannah, Ashton, Leslie, and so many others) have been there for me for so much. They’ve wiped away so many tears and given me so many hugs and laughs

In addition to leaving my sisters, I have to say goodbye to my family. My mom and I are super close, so that final good-bye will be hard. My brother and I butt heads a lot, but I teared up saying good-bye to him. Each sister and cousin made it by my house or we shared a meal to say good-bye to them as well. It’s all so hard, saying good-bye when you’re used to seeing them every so often. The distance makes it so difficult, knowing that they’re not right around the corner or at least within a 40 mile radius. A couple nights before I left, my cousins surprised me by taking me to dinner and then most of them being there! It was so special.

And as I’m on my way to Kent, I’m just praying that I have teachers as amazing as the one’s I had at Fatima and STM. I was able to go by both schools before leaving and say good-bye to most of them for a final time before I “close the yearbook.” I hope to still stay moderately involved with both schools because they gave so much to me, it would be awful of me not to give back.

Leaving Louisiana itself was easy, aside from being worried about whether or not all my clothes will fit in the dorm’s closets, wishing I could bring my dog with me, and already missing the comforts of my own bed. We packed everything into the Nissan Rogue we rented and were on our way. Actually, traffic wasn’t the best so leaving was super easy, but emotionally it was. Surely I will miss CC’s coffee house and some of the local restaurants I’ve come to love.

As for this compilation of photos, I thought I’d share how I’ve styled these overalls the past few times I’ve worn them. I thrifted them earlier this summer and (despite the heat) I’ve worn them so many times, mostly to travel, because they are so comfortable! I’ve worn them with a variety of blouses and I usually cuff/dart them because they’re a little long. I’m so excited to have thrifted these, and I want to work on further styling them, so stay tuned…!

Much Love, 

Jacquelyn

Outfit Details:

Overalls: Thrifted

Red Top: Forever 21

Pink Blouse: Ann Taylor

Striped Winnie the Pooh Shirt: Forever 21

Navy and White Striped Blouse: Philosophy (old)