Things have a funny way of inevitably working out. No matter how much you may curse the sky or rejoice along the way, in the end, everything falls into place. All of the pieces fit, placing you exact...
Source UnknownI no longer fear the goodbyes. I have learned that the farewells that truly matter will always be followed by a distant hello, and those that arent are meant to exist peacefully in the ...
We are proud to present our sixth issue of Missfits with an entirely new look and feel. You can purchase the entire issue in print or download it here. Follow us on twitter, tumblr, and facebook.Than...
There is something about the changing of seasons and the transition of spring that brings about an inexplicable sense of nostalgia. The familiar scents of budding flowers, new life, and thunderstorms...
Today is a day both celebrated and hated, but most can agree that the opinions held regarding February 14th are anything but neutral. I woke up this morning feeling as if it were any other day--which...
Ive been giving a lot of thought lately towards what it means to be successful, both on a personal and general level. Ive always associated my level of happiness with the success I achieve early on i...
As you may have noticed, I never posted my resolutions for 2012. To be completely honest, January was an awful month for me. It was stressful and I neglected my health for stress and junk food. Febru...
Image source unknown.I have just finished some pretty major layout changes. The header, font, layout, and background have all been adjusted to fit me now. Though I realize my background was sort of i...
New Years Eve has always been one of my absolute favorite holidays. I love the lack of expectation that comes with the day--the care-free smiles and parties, laughter and champagne, and the inevitabl...
I am full. Full of life. After months of apathy and melodramatic listlessness I have finally found contentment once again. I am making plans to visit Switzerland and Italy this summer on pennies I ha...
Merry Christmas Eve, readers. I know I have neglected this blog as my life gets increasingly busy, but I really want to thank each and every one of you for reading over the years. I promise to post m...
These were part of a conceptual self-portrait exploration I completed about a month ago. I wanted to explore the idea that the people we are in each moment are shaped by our experiences and interacti...
In the back of my schools cafeteria, a digital clock rests under the balcony. Red numbers scroll constantly across the screen, counting down the days, hours, minutes, and seconds until my graduation....
They stop telling you to dream once you wake up to the reality of adulthood.When you’re young, you are bombarded with encouraging messages, pats-on-the-back, “Hang in there, baby” posters of kittens,...
"I can never read all the books I want; I can never be all the people I want and live all the lives I want. I can never train myself in all the skills I want. And why do I want? I want to live an...
We are so happy to share the latest issue of Missfits with all of you. Check it out & like us on facebook!xo, Maddie
Without the risk of sounding like a complete and utter dork, let me just say--I am in love with my life. The past few years I have spent my afternoons practically chained to my desk, groggily pushing...
Polina Sova by Jason Ell / Stylist Magazine I am at a crossroads. I am running towards the future and fleeing it in fear. I apologize for my lack of posts-- I have been readjusting myself to the scho...
Today was my last first day of school and the beginning of my senior year. I have mostly easy classes this year, which will be such a nice change from previous years. In fact, my schedule basically c...
I decided that it would be easier to post once at the end of each week with the photos from each day rather than posting daily. Today, however, I wanted to kick off the program. This morning I enjoye...
I wanted to take a moment to explain a few things. First of all, I know that my writing has been sparse this summer, but I can explain this by assuring you all that the time off has been spent rejuve...
Its wanting to run away and start anew, yet still holding onto the threads that create your treasured reality. I have never felt such a strong desire to throw a few things into a suitcase and drive t...
I have exactly ten minutes left as a sixteen-year-old. Im listening to Sweet Sixteen by Hilary Duff like a complete and utter dork, enjoying the relevance of the lyrics for one last time. Seventeen. ...
"And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find ...
(all photos by me)This will have to be a quick post of sorts, as I am off to Girls State! (A politics camp, if you will.) I will return next Saturday + hope to post more often upon my return. But for...
Missfits summer issue is now available in print and digital download! You can snag yourself a copy of this deliciously radical + chic publication at Magcloud.com! Click here to add it to your collect...
I always find it amusing that I seem to have more to blog about when I am sad, but when days drag on full of endless joy, I cant seem to find the time to write down a few words. I am two weeks into s...
We are proud to present Issue 3 of Missfits! Featuring an interview with the brilliantly talented Kate Nash, poet Tanya Davis, several breathtaking editorials, & more!Spread the word!xoxo, Maddie.
Tonight I spent my evening walking around the art district downtown, quietly observing artists and eccentric crowds of people, from all walks of life. I walked into a hybrid between an organic farmer...
One day of school + three final exams stand between several months of sweet, glorious freedom and I. I am filled with excitement and yearning.. Too happy to sleep. After months of academia, I have re...
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