Perks and Pits.

Sometimes I wish I didn't have to grow up.

There are many perks...along with many pits.

Right now I'm dealing with a perk/pit.

Right now I am a nanny to the cutest baby in the world. And a good baby she is always happy! So I consider myself so lucky. I get to play with her all day..no complaints. And with summer right around the corner we can go to the park all the time! I can't wait! But it's going to be going to 4 to 5 days in about a week.

That was my plan for the summer (and work JcPenney on Saturdays). But then I had a fitting for a fashion show I'm going to be in on Wed. It's with White House Black Market. I'll admit I've never been in their store before..they have BEAUTIFUL things!! But a wee bit out of my price range. But I was asked to model for them so I got to go in for a fitting. When I was there they told me they'd love to hire me! Exciting indeed! That is great news I would looooove to work there.

But when?? It is something I need to think about for sure. I don't want to pass up an oppurtunity to work with them. But it would conflict with my scedule. I guess there is always a way to make something work. Maybe just a few days a week.

I need all the money I can get though. Especially if I move in with Naomi this summer. But I don't want to just be working, working, working all summer. That's no summer at all!

A day to think...and watch Gilmore Girls (addicted)

I love being the birthday girl...

Here is a muuuuuch delayed Birthday post.

My Birthday was at the begining of April (the 9th). I turned the big 22. That's right where does the time go?? Haha.

Now I know I am not an old lady or anything. I like to think of myself like wine...better with time :)

Here are some of my favorite shots from my birthday.

My sissy surprised me with Starbucks...that makes for a GREAT sister in my book!!

I spent the morning with Ly. We were twins :p

My mom made this...amazing...oh yes.

Girls night out!!! Always a good time!

Look at these beauts!!! Made me...tall..you heard me right.

Appletinis...more like apple...no-nis. Didn't love them...

There is just a quick recap. I am happy to welcome May though. And I just got VERY exciting news. My best friend who is living in Colombia just called and said she would be coming home to stay in a month or 2...you know what that means...roomies!!! Best news in a long time :))

Ombreee

I am just utterly in love with the ombre trend.

From hair to nails...everything!!

Maybe even a little obsessed :p

Everytime I see someone with ombre hair I wish I could just trade hair with them for a few days.

It's a tough thing to pull off being a blonde.
Buuuut I am seriously considering trying it..

I played around a little on instyle.com they let you try tons of different styles and colors.

Maybe if the right time strikes I'll give it a whirl. Until then it's fun to play around :p

 

My favorite ombre I have seen is probably this sudden one that Lauren Conrad is rocking on her new book!!

 

 

 

Inspire.

Today I had a surprise day off. Instead of staying in my pajamas and watching reality TV all day I decided to be productive.

Yes I did lounge for a bit this morning and watch Boy Meets World and CMT music videos for a while. But then the clouds outside started to go away and the sunshine started to shine :)

I got off my butt, grabbed my ipod and took a long walk. I just love a long walk by myself. I'm forced to take in the beauty of nature and just think, think, think. The thinking can either be a really good thing...or a really bad thing haha. Depends on the day I guess.

Today was good.

I was listening to some great music and there were so many smiling faces in the park. How could I not smile??

I kept skipping almost every song on my ipod but putting The Beatles on repeat.

Today is a Beatles type of day!! They have always been my favorite...but some days you just appreciate them more. Same with any artist really. Some days it just really clicks.

So now I am home blasting the Beatles with the windows down and a lilac candle lit.

Good day already!!!

Part of being productive I'm making lists (I am list obsessed, I am always making lists.) 

Here are the lists of today:

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-TO LIVE

*Carpe Diem

-INSPIRE

*Write letters to people I do and don't see very often. People never write letters anymore...so sad.

*Remember the feeling of being on the road and not worrying about materialistic things. Living for love, good music and God. Less is more (weed through things)

*Learn the guitar already!!!

-TO BETTER

*Limit soda to only 3 times a week (water is much better)

*Keep working out :))

*Keep reading and keep an open mind

*Keep writing

-songs

-journal

-blog

*Attempt eating healthier!!!

*Get better at cooking...practice makes perfect...or better at least

-TO MAKE

*Inspiration Board

*A homemade pie (I have been craving pie for days!)

-TO GET/SAVE FOR 

*A nice camera...I need one!

*A GPS (I go on enough trips I really need to just buy one)

*Record Player

*Upcoming trips

*When I finally pick up and move to Nash.

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I just started them they need a lot of adding.

Now I am off to do some cleaning, writing and later a fitting for a fashion show next week.

Hope all of you are having a lovely day as well :))

Ohhh Sunday!

Today has been so lovely.

I woke up, went to church (great mass.)

Went shopping with mom and found some steals (a skirt, shirt and sweater all for $8.)

And then found a great pair of black pants that ended up being like $5 and they weren't even to long!

That is a hard task.

Made $22 by donating clothes to Platos Closet.

Enjoyed some yummy treats at our favorite bakery Vande Walles.

Drooled over these beautiful mixers that I WILL someday have.

Now it's home for the night to relax, take a hot bubble bath and listen to some good music.

Good day??

I think yes :)

Here are some of my playlist picks for the night!

Gotye-Somebody that I used to know

Ours-Taylor Swift

Boyfriend-Justin Bieber (Boyyyy grew up and is sounding gooood)

Good Girl-Carrie Underwood

Watching you watch him-Eric Hutchinson



A long overdue...hello again!!!

Hello my wonderful bloggy friends!!!

I have been so crazy busy lately that I haven't had time to sit down and write. I'm hoping to get back on track with it though because well...I really like to blog :) I sometimes forget why I started one and I remind myself that it's a great place to just let everything out. So I'm starting my blogging journey again. Hopeful of new inspiration!

What has been keeping me so busy??

Well... I nanny Mon-Thurs. Working retail Fri and Sat. Sunday is my day of rest...aka shopping, church and photoshoots :p

This month held lot's of new and excithing things for me.

-I had a Birthday (22 to be exact...so young, yet so old.) It's an age that has me thinking and craving something new.

-My sister and I had a day trip to Madison. Filled with shopping, yummy cupcakes and 2nd row at the Ingrid Michaelson concert! It was a great day for us! I am going to do a whole post on this one for sure.

-Danielle and I went to Miranda Lambert's concert. One of the best concerts I have ever been to!!!...and I have been to a LOT!! Even if we did have nose bleed seats :p I guess I will need a seperate post for this night to!

-And finally my favorite part of the month. Tav and I took a trip to Nashville. We stayed with one of my good friends. He's a musician so it was really cool being in a house filled with so much music. Once again I didn't want to come home...this time was the worst. When I'm there I feel like I'm home. The people, the scenery, the music...I love it all! I think I might seriously need to look into moving there within the next year or so. I want to tell you all about the trip but I seriously need a post and a half for this one. Oh yeaaa and I FINALLY got my tattoo!! I have been wanting for like 2 years now. But kept putting it off but then I thought "carpe diem." So glad I did..I love it!!

I am very excited to hop back on my blog and share all sorts of things with you guys!! Hope your April was lovely! Now cheers to May (in a few days.) Hopefully it will be just as great!

Hello 22.

Today is my birthday...it really snuck up on me this year. I was lucky enough to spend it with some good girlfriends over the weekend. And then tonight I'm going out with the family to the new Olive Garden in town.

Usually with every Birthday I am just overjoyed and exstatic.

But for some reason this one feels different...I don't quite know why.

I'm excited about being 22. For some reason I always pictured 22 as the perfect age. When things would all fall into place. I always thought by 22 I would be getting married, and know exactly what I want do with the rest of my life. Well...I'm not getting married anytime soon (unless there's some weird miracle on the way). And I am still unsure of exactly what I want to do with my life. I know the basics but did I spark something so wonderful that I had to jump on it right away. Not exactly. My problem is I sometimes overthink..shocking I know. I am really going to try with this new age to just jump in head first. If I want to do something or say something. It's gonna happen. I shouldn't feel  held back. If I wanna pick up and move to Nashville...I should already. If I need to tell someone I love them well feeling lightheaded kinda like I can't breathe I should. There have been so many "what if's" and this is me finally stepping in. I don't care if I make a fool of myself. You only live once. I'm already in 22 deep. I'm learning to thrive on inspiration.

This is my time.

So I cheers to a new age and new adventures. I truly can't wait. I'm not getting older just a little wiser :p