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Coffee is of the essence. I mean time. No, I mean coffee. ⠀⠀ Currently home hunting (rentals, not buying) stressing about packing and our current rental mess, working, drinking coffee and trying to enjoy the last part of the summer with all the good people in my life.
Catch a falling star and put it in your crossbody bag— also try not to spend it all on iced coffees.
I’ve been thinking and talking to friends about Instagram and social media lately. There’s such a push to be an “influencer”— everyone having ads for things like teeth whiteners to medication and how weird it is to see that pop up on someone’s feed when their typical aesthetic is a simple lifestyle feed etc... Then there’s the other side that screams at us that perfectly curated feeds and cute outfits and pretty photos are fake and misleading... I’m over BOTH of those sides. Yes, I’m sick of posting things for likes- if it’s a beautiful photo and I only get 60 likes, who cares? Likewise, if you think I’m silly for wearing lipstick and only posting curated/lovely photos because you think it’s inauthentic— who cares? I hate the word authentic really. It’s a dangerous word people throw around when they lack confidence or understanding of another person’s lifestyle. No one person’s life is more authentic than another’s. We are all living the life we are given, as we choose— isn’t that the best part of it all? You do you— enjoy your Insta, enjoy your life, and I’ll do the same— but let’s all just be ourselves. Whatever that looks like on here! 🖤
Rule of thumb: always say yes to coffee dates with friends.
Wanting to bottle up the last of this late summer evening sunshine.
There’s a map of the world in her eyes and magic in her coffee cup.

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Emily Ogden 2017