Cliff Hangers.

Congratulations to Hannah Rachel!  You have won the Hunter Rainboots from Simply Hike!  Just send me your shoe size today, and they'll be on their way- you lucky girl!

Thank you everyone for participating! Hopefully, there will be more giveaways to come. 

How does looking outward always seem to turn our thoughts inward?  So strange, but true.  Yesterday, I went to the cliffs at Torrey Pines, where all the hangliders and paragliders jump off, and all I could think about was the simple things in life.  Stripping my life down to the basic necessities again.  Giving everything back to God, and letting go of all my anxieties and worries.  My heart couldn't help but sing this song as I looked out to the enormous ocean from the cliffs: "All I Need is You."

I've had pretty bad anxiety lately and have struggled to keep my trust in God.  I just always think back to the picture that he's always there waiting to just hold me.  All I have to do is ask him to.  I don't know why it seems easier just to take everything into my own hands, but I always seem to choose that route.  That is, until I fail miserably and realize that I can't do anything without Him.  That's when all I can do is just pray, "all I need is You." 

Love at Last Sight.

What a sweet day :) July 2012 Lookbook for Planet Blue.

So American.

Paying $10 to slide down this bad boy @ The Del Mar Fair in San Diego, CA

Want some deep fried water with that?

Cheyenne (who is going to help me redesign my website) & I 

@ the 4th of July party I threw for the office. 

I got hawaiian barbecue and a keg for everyone at work!

The shark hat returns! My friends and I found the best seat in the stadium at the Padres game- a little mexican restaurant/bar in the corner that overlooks the field. Oh, the great American past time!  

We're so American.

Happy Bites.

So, it's no secret that I struggle with keeping my energy up (especially without my daily cuppa cappucino), but these little energy bites make me happy and wake me up! They were the easiest thing I have made in a long time, and since I have had literally zero time to bake anything, I was super-happy I found my new go-to recipe.  These are great little snacks during the day, dessert, or the perfect midnight snack.  My little secret: try freezing them!

No-Bake Energy Bites Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup oats
• 2/3 cup toasted coconut flakes
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup ground flaxseed (I used Trader Joe's Pumpkin Flax Granola)
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 tsp. vanilla

Method:

Stir all ingredients together in a medium bowl until thoroughly mixed.  Let chill in the refrigerator for half an hour.  Once chilled, roll into balls of whatever size you would like.  (Mine were about 1″ in diameter.)  Store in an airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.

Makes about 20-25 balls. {via gimme some oven}

Hunter Wellies GIVEAWAY!

I am so incredibly excited to announce my new giveaway of these boots I have been eying for quite some time. Now, one of you lovelies will WIN them! I love how Sydney, from the Daybook Blog, styled them! {via}

 
 

Enter the giveaway!  It's super easy & totally worth it!

  

 Simply Hike is offering you a pair of Hunter Wellies in Navy worth £79.00 (US$122)!    

How to Win:

1.  'Like' Passports & Prada on Facebook: here

2.  Post a Comment below with an email address! 

Hunter Wellies (Rainboots) from Simply Hike – Camping Equipment& Hunter Wellies

Tiger Lily Australia.

I wish I would've bought... anything from this store while I was in Australia.

Tiger Lily

Love on a stick.

Cake pops, Bardot bars, SUPS, and Zeh-bra butts.  What better combination than these?

Random moments from my weekend w/ A.

Sunset on the Cove.

A is wearing my dress from ASOS.  I'm wearing her dress from H&M.

We decided to be each other for a night.

We caught the most gorgeous sunset when we arrived to George's on the Cove.

I didn't think San Diego could get any better, but it did!

A & I had the most magical week exploring San Diego.  What better way to end the perfect week then sunset at George's on the Cove? Definately a must-go-to while in San Diego.

$50 Giveaway Winner!

Thank you all for entering my giveaway! 

Congratulations Rinniez!  I hope you enjoy your $50 gift card to Simply Beach. Xx

Pretty things that make me happy.

Ocean Beach.

As you probably know, I lived & worked at the OBH (Ocean Beach Hotel) in Perth, Australia for the last 6 months of my trip.  I was just wandering along Ocean Beach in San Diego yesterday, and I came across the OBH here.  As I watched the surfers beneath the pier, I reminisced about how far I have come emotionally and spiritually since I left Australia in January.  At the OBH I lost myself in friends, boys, parties, and my life as a bartender.  Here, I have found myself in deep friendships, a new career, exploring a new city, and my new amazing life as a follower of Christ.  It is so crazy to me how much more fulfilled I am, here. It's not that this place is any better but that my perspective has changed.  Although San Diego is no Australia and never will be, I will be forever grateful for the void I have filled while I have been here.  One of my best friends from home, A, is coming out to visit in just a few weeks and I can't wait to show her this amazing place!  I bought us SUP (Stand Up Paddle-board) lessons.  I can't wait to cruise the beautiful ocean again.  The weather has improved to be perfectly warm, but not too hot.  I'm starting to really appreciate the constant sea-breeze while the rest of the country is suffering in the heat.  Maybe I can even convince A to move here from Georgia! 

{Here's a post about leaving Cottesloe & The OBH in Australia: Goodbye Cottesloe}

Enter my giveaway for a $50 Gift Card to Simply Beach!

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Winner will be announced 7/16/2012.  International entries welcome!