BEING AN ADULT IS OVERRATED, BIRTHDAYS ARE NOT.
Welcome to my birthday!
Here you will find one massive dress up party featuring some of my favourite articles of clothing (or lack thereof), an excessive amount of glitter & exactly twenty-one things I have learned about myself & this thing called adulthood, over the course of 7,670.0925 days.
Here we go.
1. My favourite colour is orange. I don't remember a time when it was anything other than that bright, tangy colour. Orange is vibrant, happy, intense - it's the kind of colour that grabs your attention & stands out among the rest in a box of crayons. In some ways those are the qualities that I wish to portray as an individual - & have since I was quite young without even really knowing it.
2. I love artistic creation. Dance, visual art, fashion, photography, collage, writing...ALL OF IT. I was made for movement, imaginative endeavours & creative self-expression.
3. My closet will always be full. I love fashion & have always taken pride in the clothing I put on my body! Wearing cool shit brings me joy & I plan on filling my closet with the pieces that uniquely embody my style & allow me to express my wild, eccentric self. Therefore, my closet will always be full of crazy printed pants, thrifted slip dresses, colourful jumpsuits & shoes for every possible occasion.
4. My family rocks. I don't know who I'd be without them. From my grand parents, aunts, uncles, & cousins, to my beloved sisters & parents, I am eternally grateful for this wonderful bunch that I'm fortunate enough to call family. Although I'm pretty freaking far away, I know I can trust them to love & support me through all of my crazy adventures.*
*...side note - MY OLDEST SISTER IS PREGNANT & I CANNOT WAIT TO BE AN AUNTIE!!! The fam is expanding like the elastic on my waistband after all of this birthday cake <3 <3 <3
5. I am most definitely a night owl. SHOCKER. I KNOW. 9 year old Celine sure as hell isn't shocked, as she finds herself, yet again, the sole person awake to watch the credits at the slumber party. Soon to be 21 year old Celine, yeah she's still up typing this week's entry at 1am on a Tuesday. There you have it. Celine loves sleeping in, has random bursts of energy when the sun goes down & nobody is shocked.
6. Sleeping in is one of my many talents along with burning my pale-ass skin, & making oatmeal. These skills may seem mundane but I can assure you at least one of them makes for a great party trick.
7. Bagels are my favourite meal. Yes - breakfast, lunch & dinner. These doughy rings of goodness are a solid option for ever meal, although I have discovered through much research that they are best eaten fresh out of the oven at 3 am, on the steps of your local bagel shop.
8. I cry a lot. (& that's okay!) We pisces are very sensitive beings & tears just come with the territory of a water sign. Being a woman also contributes to the whole "emotional" thing. There was a time when I was quite self conscious & ashamed of my sensitivity, but I've learned to embrace it & take advantage of this hidden gift. From a young age, I had constructed this reality in my mind that lead me to believe that being over-emotional meant being weak. Societally, figures of power & strength aren't connected to vulnerability or emotional expression, so naturally a young girl who cries a lot & takes everything personally is bound to create some toxic conclusions. It took years for me to untangle the mess, tear down the barrier that I had built, to finally discover that showing emotion is no sign of weakness at all. In fact, being vulnerable takes immense strength. A single tear can emotionally touch an immeasurable amount of people, connect complete strangers, & release so much negativity that one could feel nothing other than pure bliss. If that's not strength I don't know what is! All of this to show that having feelings is SO ABSOLUTELY HUMAN! Just because you have a little more liquid seeping from your eyes, it doesn't make you any less of a powerful person.
9. I have a good head shape for a buzzcut. This one I learned the day I gave some clippers to my friend Tami. Of course I was absolutely terrified of what we would find hiding underneath the many layers of ginger locks, but there was no going back. Turns out I only have a couple scars, a few freckles & overall a good head shape to rock a bald head. People like to reassure me this, as if they believe I shaved it off after having some sort of mental breakdown. It's now turned into a fun little game I like to call: "WHY DID SHE DO IT?".
10. Somedays I am my own best company. Time with myself has become some of my most valuable time. It's crazy to imagine not knowing the person you spend every second of every day with, yet we do it all of the time!...I'm just beginning to better understand myself now. I'm so thankful for the time I have to reflect & re-connect to the things that bring me joy, all while getting to know & appreciate the woman I'm becoming.
11. Sometimes I fall asleep in all of my clothes & then wake up at 5 am to get ready for bed. Probably not the greatest way to get a good night's sleep...I'm still working on it. However, It has been a while since the last occurrence, so I think I'm finally becoming an "adult".
12. Being an adult is overrated. There should have been a warning in the manual...there also should have been a manual.
13. Being extra is way more fun on public transit. One of my favourite things is to step into a bus full of grandma's, teenage skater boys & toddlers, to see their reactions to my most extravagant ensembles. Not all glances are filled with wonder & amazement, but they're always memorable. I think most of my outfits must be quite memorable too, & hopefully inspire some fellow commuters to dress the fuck up.
14. Good espresso is everything. Like I mean EVERYTHING. It's worth any extra charge, any extra distance, & any extra fuss. You may need to sell your first born child, order in some type of made up coffee lingo, or even make small talk with that shitty barista Britney...anything for that deliciously hand crafted almond milk latte.
15. I enjoy the littles details, finishing touches & taking the time to do things beautifully. It may take longer to get things done but the end result is 100% me - my creation, my vision. No matter if it's getting ready for the day ahead, putting together a large production or creating your own brand, being proud of your work makes all of the difference.
16. I love making lists - even if I don't always follow them. It's how I make myself feel all organized & put together, knowing that I'll probably put the same three things down on my list the next day. Although, I am getting better at jumping right into the important things & getting shit done, without the whole procrastination thing. That being said, I did put off writing this post until the last possible day & have freshly dyed raspberry hair to show for it. So maybe there's still work to do?
17. My french classes taught me shit but they were worth it. I probably learnt the same content over the four years of my high school career, yet don't even remember how to properly conjugate all of my verbs. Needless to say, it wasn't in my top favourite subjects in school. However, like all things somewhat miserable in pre-adolescence, IT WAS WORTH IT. It also saved my ass, all the way out here in poutine land. So after all, I am quite thankful for my french classes, my parents for walking me into a francophone school, & my beautiful French Canadian heritage. I am so proud to be bilingual & love being so close to so much maple syrup!
18. Life is more fun accompanied by a bumping soundtrack. There's literally a perfect song for every moment & every moment is enhanced by the perfect song. I've recently discovered just how important of a role music plays in my life, after losing my headphones & not having the means to replace them. Turns out, the commute to work is a whole lot less fun. I suppose I'll just have to settle with the soundtrack of "overhearing conversations" & making beats from the sounds of the street.
19. Good things happen when I listen to my intuition. Like moving to Montreal!!! This big move reassured me that I can fully trust myself. Everything I need, I already have within. Super cheesy I know, but so damn true. The older I get the more I realize that the cheesy shit you find on calendars & fridge magnets is probably the most wise shit ever & we should all live our lives accordingly.
20. I am strong, courageous, & absolutely radiant. I am much more all of those things than I give myself credit for. You probably are too. Give yourself some credit. It feels nice to believe in your own potential!
21. Life is too short to not wear good clothes, eat good food & do good things. Some words to live by for 21 years to come.
Wear the shit you wanna wear!
Feel amazing in your own skin!
ROCK YOUR BIRTHDAY SUIT!
Fuel your body & mind with delicious foods!
Handle yourself with care!
Be gentle with your thoughts & words!
Be kind to others!
Spread the love!
XX C
PHOTOGRAPHY: BETSY-MAY SMITH @maybphotog
OUTFIT DETAILS:
URBAN OUTFITTERS FAUX-FUR COAT - EVA B VINTAGE
NUDE LACE SLIP JUMPSUIT - MY MAMAN <3
EARRINGS - FUNKTIONAL
ROYAL PURPLE SEQUIN DRESS - EVA B VINTAGE
EARRINGS - PUNAJBI VILLAGE VANCOUVER
NECKALCE - THRIFTED
CLEAR VINYL HEELS - EVA B VINTAGE
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