Saturday, December 28, 2013

twas a few days after christmas

lord help the mister who comes between me and my sister
 
 
I hope everyone had an absolutely amazing and merry Christmas! I know I did!
I got pretty some of the things I asked for, and even things I didn't ask for (which I ended up being so glad I got them!). It was fantastic being with my family too. We had such a fun time. We went to my cousin's house for an extended family party on sunday, spent Christmas morning here with just my family and my grandparents, then traveled back up to my cousins house on Christmas day afternoon, spent the night, and came back late Thursday. My cousins are seriously my best friends and I am so thankful for them. It helps too that they live only an hour and 15 minutes away!
 
Anddd, I am priveliged enough to now own my first very own...
 
*drumroll*
 
 
CAR!
 
I love it. Loooove. It. It's so cute! I mean, cute as in "it moves and it can take me places therefore it is an angel from heaven above". It's perfect and so exciting!
 
 
It's a Mitsubishi Montero Sport 1999

 
Ain't she a beauty!
 
 
 
I also got my Eno Hammock that I told you guys I wanted in my last post.
 
I got a Patagonia vest...which sadly was not the size I needed. When I went back to exchange it, they were completelyyyy out of all Patagonia vests. So I just exchanged it for a $100 gift card to Kinnucans. Not complaining. P.S. if you haven't heard of kinnucans, I would suggest checking them out and seeing if they have one in your area. They are amazing.
 
I also got tickets to go see Wicked! Ah! I may or may not have screamed when I opened up the tickets. I am a big fan of any and all things acting and music (no idea why) and I have been dying to see this production for ages so I am super excited to get to go in February with my sister and mom. Have any of you guys seen Wicked? If so, what did you think?
 
I also got a few other trinkets such as a monogram quarter zip, monogram necklace, monogram towel, monogram tshirt (monogram much?), fun socks, fruit roll-ups (they are an obsession of mine), a scarf, a few books I have been wanting (I am a nerd), and a few gift cards. Fantastic!
 
Also, there are KILLER after Christmas sales. I mean, practical steals. I will be hitting up several of my favorite stores with Christmas money and gift cards this weekend for sure. Be sure to check out the sales!
 
 
Hope you guys had an amazing Christmas and have an awesome new year.
 
Got lots of fun new posts planned that are coming up featuring an at home workout, my favorite playlists, and new years resolutions!

 

 

Sunday, December 22, 2013

Christimas is Right Around the Corner...

 
Christmas is right around the corner, and as it always happens, I thought of everything that I wanted for Christmas less than week before Christmas day. So when I told my mom, she said it was too late to ask for anything else. Figures. so I guess ill just have to be surprised! But I already had a wishlist made with some things I am pretty sure are sitting under my tree right now and here are just a few of the things that were already on my wish list that I made a while back...
 
J. Crew Camping Socks

These awesome camp socks from Jcrew, a few of which I have already received. I also have a few from Gap that are awesome and for a cheaper price
 
 
 Fuzzy Patagonia vest
 
This Patagonia vest. I like this furry one but any of their vests I would more than happy to own
 
ENO DoubleNest Hammock except in the royal/emerald color :)
 An Eno! I have wanted one for a few months now and I am hoping that one just might be sitting under my tree this year! They aren't that expensive but I'd rather receive it as a present then spend my own money. In Memphis where I live, we have a lot of super hipster outdoorsy folk, so if you see a cluster of trees, you're also bound to see a couple Enos strung from them. They are super great and so easy to strap up just about anywhere. they have single nesters and double nesters, and I want a double nester because they are more spacious and because someone could also sit in it with me....

 
Women's Polartec Aircore 100 Half-zip Pullover from Lands' End
 
My mom bought me a Lands End pullover (which are supperrrrr comfy might I add) in maroon and is getting a white monogram for me! It's a Christmas present so I can't wear it yet...
Pajama pant in polka-dot flannel - bottoms - Women's sleepwear - J.Crew
 
Gap's PJ pants are amazing. Period. I have a small large obsession with sleep pants at the moment, and Gap has 'em! Some other good sleep pants can be found at target, vineyard vines, old navy, L.L. Bean, Lands End, and Jcrew.
Hunter green Hunter rain boots.. lol
 
Hunter rainboots. Who doesn't want these?! It's a must have for any rainy season. The ones I want are hunter green, but the black and red are also a couple of my faves.
 
 If you've ever wanted your house to smell like an Anthropologie store, here's the candle for you.
The Anthropologie volcano candle! If you ever want your room/house/anything to smell like an Anthropologie store, this is your ticket to amazing smelling places. I have actually already gotten this as a late birthday present!
Skosh necklace
This skosh cross necklace is simple but so cute. I wear it 24/7 because I have already received this gift!
 Pandora Rising Star Ring with Diamond
 
The "rising star" ring from Pandora! I received this gift for my birthday (which was December 2) and its so gorgeous! My parents are the best for getting it for me!
 
 
 
I am so excited for Christmas, although I feel like it has come a bit too fast! I mean, it was just Thanksgiving, right? I don't know how I feel about Christmas being only 2 days away, but I am excited! The festivities began yesterday for me and there won't be a break until Friday! So pumped! It really is the best time of the year. Especially since all the high school grads who used to be on my swim team with me come home to visit. And they are guys. Hot, swimmer guys.
It's a privilege. A privilege.
But let's stay in the Christmas spirit:)

Thursday, December 19, 2013

well this is awkward



The fact that I haven't posted in....my goodness I don't even know how long.
Its actually a long story to why I haven't blogged but here it is in summary:

I was tired. Tired of the hype of blogging. I felt like every time I got on and read others' blogs and got on to write one of mine, I was filled with greed, jealousy, and encompassed with the need for more things. Isn't that what it's about though? "Hey, go buy this thing and you'll instantly be the center of attention!" "see how many followers you can get if you do... *blank*" "you have to be cute though" and "money money money" and etc. Why can't we be happy with the things we have? Well, I felt that every time I blogged, I wasn't. I was so very discontent. Even though my closet may be bursting and my wallet be so much more full than the majority of the world, I felt like I still needed more. So I needed a break. I took one and I have come back with a fresh look on things and ready to get back to it again but with a new mindset! A mindset of contentment, fun, and knowing that the purpose of life isn't to see how much cashmere you might own. ;)

I'll be back with posts in the next day or two!