Settled in...

Alright...

Finally moved out and settled in the new place. Smaller but can't complain!

It's been a big change, odd feelings, and the most annoying couple days you could imagine! 

I got my own room (again), and I'm starting to let go of certain feelings that were existing. 

The good news is, my job is going amazingly well, can't complain about the hours, can't complain about my bosses because honestly, I love it! I'm sure I will be talking about my experiences soon enough! Be prepared for little stories...

This past week was rather tough, the whole month was, but this week was beyond explanation. I learned so much in so little time! For one, don't expect a "Thank you" from anyone especially the ones you trusted. It is a waste of your time and feelings. You will get disappointed by many people in your life. I just started mine, I'm already done with trusting people, giving out everything I have. One more person blew it up for others. 
I don't want to go ahead and complain so I'm going to make it short... Don't give up on people, they are some great ones out there but do NOT trust too easily, don't give in when it comes to temptations, and importantly do NOT give yourself completely (keep having walls, bubble, boundaries) so you don't get too hurt! 

Like I've said in a recent post, autumn means a new start, new love, new everything. You can say goodbye to the past, to the old you and you become a better person for yourself! Strange way to look at a season if you ask me, but this is how I view it. 
I started a new job, thinking of writing more, stop trusting people, not fall in love quickly, and most importantly try to actually spend time for myself even if that means saying "No" to people when they need me. Everyone will survive even if I'm not here for all of them! 

The sun seems perfect, the temperature seems to finally get lower, the wind blows, and the trees become golden. The first day you realize that you need to wear that scarf, sweater maybe a beanie in the morning... It is the season where everyone seems to be happy, to fall in love. Everything becomes a painting, a photo, a new adventure. You fall in love with one another, with the idea of soft scarfs covering your cold neck, protecting you from the little breeze. You fall in love with these amazingly warm blankets, the hot chocolate filled with whipped cream. 

Each year I feel new, I feel in love with myself, I feel like everything is starting to be alright... 
Each year something emotional has to happen, making me stronger...
Each year autumn makes me see who I can have in my life and who should leave...
Each year it becomes better and better...

I learn many different things, but they always make me feel at my best! 

What does autumn teach you? 

"Autumn, the year's last, loveliest smile." - William Cullen Bryant

~Bella

The leaves are falling...

As you already know, autumn started yesterday, September 22nd!



You have no idea how happy I am to be able to wear my sweaters again, and little boots, my scarf...
Autumn has to be my favorite season, doesn't matter if my birthday is in the summer, I love autumn! The orange/red leaves, the little breeze coming back, the cold nights (sometimes)... I just love this season and no, not for the holidays! I don't do thanksgiving, it's not European, and Halloween, well I've recently started to like it a bit, but not entirely yet!


To me, autumn is the best season and there are reasons for it, don't try to change my mind, I won't!

Little One... Look at the trees, for once and enjoy the colors that this amazing season gave you! The pretty orange, red, yellow, green colors and tell me what you truly think of it! Isn't it beautiful? And that morning light, it's golden, such a gift! 

Little Two... The leaves fall down, you kick them, you jump in these piles of red leaves, what a childhood memory!



Little Three... Sweater Weather is coming around each year, starting in autumn! Being able to come to work without sweating is a real pleasure. Welcome back big sweaters!


Little Four... Cuddle dates never go wrong! In my opinion, autumn is the season of love. It's chilly outside, you are walking around and all you can do is hold on to the one you love!


Autumn makes me think of hot beverages in the corner of a coffee shop with a good book. It makes me think of the sound the steamer makes after a coffee, the rain (maybe not in California, *sad face*) tapping against the windows. It seems like everyone is happy, people smile it's a new beginning, a start of something great! Anything can happen in the fall, especially love! Autumn is, in fact, a romantic season... Us women look a bit more shy with our light sweaters, little boots, our scarf... It makes us look more mysterious, more untouchable. 

Little Five... The TV shows that you missed all summer are back and running, but so does NFL, sports are on! I get to watch Serie A again! That's my little delight! 

Little Six... No more bathing suits, no more shaving all the time, and there is No Shave November! Less time consumed with taking care of the shaving part.


Little Seven... Pumpkin Spice Latte is back, but so are pumpkin pies! Even being European, I got used to drinking and eating these! I miss it during spring and summer! 

Little Eight... Christmas is on its way, there I said it! Winter is next and the beautiful holiday as well! Can't deny how wonderful Christmas is... 

Despite having Christmas soon, Thanksgiving and Halloween are coming sooner! Indeed, thanksgiving is very American, but we can enjoy the good food in autumn, it's cooler so the hot food has returned to us! You may be saying goodbye to the summer tan and welcoming more clothes on your body, but you can't deny how amazing autumn is! I won't let you believe autumn is boring...



"Autumn is the hardest season. The leaves are all falling, and they're falling like they're falling in love with the ground." - Andrea Gibson.

~Bella

Wedding planner.... Just kidding...

Let's go back to Wednesday the 11th, 2016...

I talked about love and being a hopeless romantic. I explained how we, hopeless romantics, dream and have a picture of our wedding if it ever happens. 

So here is a little idea of what I imagined my wedding be like. Not everything will be stated as it's a long process! 

Let's start with the most important thing which is the cake... That's obviously just my opinion! 

Traditional cakes are rather boring for me and the only thing I can arrange of having is a Tiramisu. It's my favorite and I don't care what people think, I will have one at my wedding! 

The wedding will be in Fall as I LOVE fall! I'm sorry but I cannot think of a better time, not too hot nor cold and the trees are beautiful!

Not too many people as I cannot stand too big of a crowd if I invite you it's because you are a part of my life and I don't think I can make it without you there. So the invitations will be drawn by my brother, and a really sweet photo of my partner and myself will be on it... 

The flowers... 

Alright it's not my cup of tea and to be fair I ain't an expert on it either! 

An arrangement of dahlias, scabiosa, astilbe, veronicas, lisianthuses, hypericum berries, roses, dusty miller, and millet. 

The dress! 

I can only show you the one I've fallen a while ago... Italian wedding dress... 

Bridesmaid: I love navy blue, but it will be in fall so burgundy colors would be more appropriate...

For the reception, I wanted to spend it at a big garden with lanterns and candles to illuminate the night. Have a friend be the DJ or someone we knew, and not care too much about the time. I've spent a lot more time in Europe and my wedding will need to make me remember where I come from. 

I think I need to stop here, but you've got a bit of an idea about the wedding I would love to have... Little and sweet.

And hopefully, I can spend time in Italy after...

"Two souls but a single thought. Two hearts that beat as one."- John Keats

~Bella