I leave in less than a week: three days to be exact. I'm feeling nostalgic not only about this summer but about my family, friends, and Hawai'i. This is the first time I'll be living away from Hawai'i, let alone home. It's only four months....I'm not expecting to get home sick, but everyone keeps telling me I'll eventually get home sick. We shall see...

I haven't really started packing yet. I guess I should start doing that. Hmmm....what to pack. I want to bring everything including my three adorably, naughty dogs! Haha.

There's so much to do, yet so little time. I'm not worried....yet!

It's finally starting to hit me! Well, maybe...

University of Hawaii started school today, and my brother leaves for Oregon tomorrow. What in the world?! I guess it really is time to get back on track for school. This summer has by far been one of the best summer's I can ever remember. I didn't have to worry about work or school :) It was nice to have probably one of the last "real" summers before the "real world" actually hits. And to think...this summer started off with one of the most amazing shoots I've been to all thanks to Kori at Little Darlings Hawaii!

I'm leaving for M I L A N next week! WHAT?!! Someone pinch me!

Model Brooklyn Clayton

Film Kodak Portra 400bw

I've been shooting quite a bit recently. It's been a great learning experience. I'm very new to film, but I've been learning each time I shoot. This has definitely been my best roll to date, but I know I still have much to learn.

I leave for Milan in a little less than two weeks. C R A Z Y ! I can't even believe it. I finally got my VISA, so that's a big relief. It actually came in earlier than expected, so I'm very grateful, although I did have a little bit of trouble when it came to calling the San Francisco Italian consulate asking about the status of my VISA. He was just very vague, but it all worked out, so I'm relieved.

I've been ordering quite a bit of things online recently like a coat (which wasn't really a coat, but a sweater) and a Quiksilver Women's backpack. Let me tell you, I had the hardest time with Quiksilver's customer service. They seemed very disorganized. My first order got rejected, which I'm still rather confused about because my order through Roxy went through fine after I ordered from Quiksilver first. It seemed like I wasn't going to get my money back, but I eventually got refunded in another giftcard they sent a week later after hounding their customer service twice a day for a good week. I just ordered the same backpack again, and I got an email saying it went though, but I'm still crossing my fingers.

On the flip side, AHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! I leave in less than two weeks. I'm nervous, but it hasn't quite hit me yet. I'm definitely unsure of what to pack. I don't want to pack too much, but I want my comforts like my S H O E S! Haha. What to do...What to do...

I've been swooning over these images as of late...

I tried to link some of these images to its source, but most of these images were taken off tumblr. Unfortunately, the pictures sources were changed. It's really ashame because I would love to know who shot each of these.

3 AM RANTS/RAVES

• Insomnia has set in. I find myself tossing, hoping to find that perfect dream position, but instead I end up sleeping extremely late/waking up extremely early.
• At least I can catch Boy Meets World at 6 AM.
• Why hasn't anyone told me about this Nickelodeon throwback channel? I'm obsessed.
• I hate how I keep refreshing my Facebook status feed at 3 in the morning because there's nothing better to do.
• Netflix is a lifesaver especially this early, but I can't find anything to watch!
• I've only recently discovered that Passion Pit covered Dreams by The Cranberries. I can honestly say that I can't get enough.
• I probably should get back to these emails waiting to be replied to.
• Or maybe I should play minesweeper on my iPhone. Seriously....so addictive!
• If you're wondering if there's a connection between those pictures up there and this post, it's very random. The pictures fit my mood. I'm a visual person. I like pretty things.
• I just realized that that's Diamond Head in the background. I actually forgot I took these. Score! Going in my portfolio tomorrow.
• And if you didn't know...G A R L I C M I S O C H I C K E N at Zippy's is BACK!!! I'm so excited. I've been waiting for this since last year. I better get my fix before it disappears again!

P.S. My phone just fell between the wall and my bed again. I should get it because I need the alarm tomorrow just in case I don't wake up. Haha.

I looked at my calendar, and it's finally hitting me. I leave in exactly four weeks! This is just too crazy. So much to do, so little time.

I'll definitely miss those days that I can just grab a couple of friends and head to an empty beach with no purpose or plan, but I'm sure that'll be Jade and I in Milan minus the beach thing. Haha. I finally got my boots and my coat in. The "coat" isn't necessarily a coat but more a sweater. I'm keeping because it will definitely be useful in the first couple of months while it's getting cold. Where can I find a coat in Hawai'i in the summer? All I can say is....I AM STOKED!

And the countdown begins...

It's officially August, which means that I leave in exactly thirty days! The fact that I'll be in Italy for four months is finally starting to settle in. Whoa! A wave of nervousness just hit me. What do I bring? What can I buy there? And what won't I need? Even then, how am I going to fit four months of my life into one suitcase? Nonetheless, I'm still excited!

Alyssa Wooten for Reverie Jewelry