Life is Good

Hey Everyone! I'm back. ha. I am sorry it has been forever (ok a few years. . .  literally, but I have been to busy with life. I am really going to get better at posting more regularly. I really love it, so I am going to make more time to do it.

It took me a while to figure out what I was going to talk about, but I decided to share things that I enjoy. The things that make life good & will hopefully make the world seem a little happier.

I am still working on my baking skills. I really enjoy learning new tricks and getting better, but I know I have a long way to go. I made these cupcakes for my cousin graduating college. They are red velvet with cream cheese frosting. They were super easy to make & turned out well.

Lately, I have started a new hobby: riding my bicycle. I am seriously in LOVE with my Huffy bike. It  is so cute (which is a great reason to by one bicycle over the other, right?!) I have never been much of a biker, but I now want to be one. I have always loved going on walks & bicycling is no different for me. I love the solitude of it all. I do some of my best thinking & taking in the world around me on a bicycle ride. There is a greenway in town that makes for the perfect place to ride.

There are so many other things I want to share with you, but this is it for now. Stay tuned for more. . . . 

Also,  please feel free to share a great story or any comments on mine. There are so many wonderful people & things in this world. I love hearing about them all. Stay happy my friends and remember:

Life is good.

                                                                                                   

NEW Crafty post!

Hello dearies!

Just thought I would let you know about my AWESOME new post on my crafty blog! It  is a tutorial (with lots of pictures) of How to make a T-shirt quilt.

http://craftswiththeladyinpink.blogspot.com/2012/07/how-to-make-t-shirt-quilt.html

Check it out& let me know what you think!

UPDATES!!

Hello dearies!

Ok. So, I realized that I have been slacking on posting, and that it is not okay. Also, it is now April & I feel like I should update you on how my resolutions list is going. HERE YOU GO:

2. Read More. IN Progress! I feel like I made this too easy. . . You can never read too much. Some of the books I have & am going to read are: The Hunger Games Trilogy (saw the movie & liked it, so I guess I will join the bandwagon), The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks (in progress, but debating if I should wait until after the movie?? ugh. . slacker), Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella, Mini Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella (I want to read the whole Shopaholic series, so I am waiting to borrow or buy the series from the beginning first. ha), The Gift by Cecelia Ahern (Author of popular & AWESOME book turned into movie P. S. I Love You), and Thanks for the Memories by Cecelia Ahern.

11. Go to More games. I went to a high school basketball game & a Nashville Predators hockey game! (my teams lost both games, but it was still a great time!)

12. Reconnect with old friends. I think I am doing better at this, not great, but better.

19. Grow my hair out again. IN Progress!! It is now 2-3 inches below my shoulders. NOT LONG ENOUGH! haha

22. Be happy. While it is easy to get stressed out at times, 'I would still consider myself happy. :)

OK, now that I am caught up. . . .

I want to write a book.

Well, this is not actually a new thought. I have wanted to write a book since I was very young. In fact, I used to make little picture books & try to sell them at the end of our drive way. (cute, right?) But, as I got older I changed my approach. I did write a short picture book (this one had words, too. haha) for class in about third or fourth grade. I went as far as making a hard cover and sleeve for the book. I think I still have it somewhere. . I hope so. But, anyways, I want to write a book. Sounds easy enough, right? I love writing and talking, so a book should be easy. NOPE. It is so hard to pick something to talk about. I want to write something worth reading. No, I do not really think that I will just write a book and the next day become a new york times bestseller (Even though SNOOKI did it. . . ) but, I would like to have the opportunity. Why write a book just for yourself? They make journals for that. So, now I am trying to figure out what to write about. .

That's all folks! (ha)

WKU PRIDE!

Hello dears!

Ok, I'll admit that I am not much of a basketball fan most of the time, but I can be when it involves team I love. & I LOVE WKU! I am soo very proud of my alma mater and all of the buzz surrounding the game last night! SOO, needless to say, I am super excited about the UK vs WKU game tomorrow night!

Now, I know what you are thinking. . . . "Does she really foolish enough to think WKU has a shot?!" YES I AM! I know it is a long shot, but if anyone could pull off an upset, it is the Hilltoppers! I have full faith that they can do this! GOOOO TOPS! {fingers crossed}

Ok, now that my overly excited about sports side is done, I entered a giveaway on ELLEN's website last night to try to win a trip to Ireland (#1 on my bucket list) . . . . && I REALLY want to win!! {fingers crossed} & speaking of Ireland, I am trying out my first recipe from my Irish Pub Cookbook tomorrow night! Soo excited & hoping everyone likes it!

Well. . . that is about it for now. Stay positive friends!

Feeling crafty??

HELLO dearies!

SOOO. . I know I have been slacking on posting

(once again. . :/ ). . .

BUT, while you are waiting for more of my wonderful thoughts, why don't you check out my newest post on my craft blog?! http://craftswiththeladyinpink.blogspot.com/2012/02/hello-my-crafty-friends-i-am-back-with.html

You won't regret it! :]

{Goals for 2012}

OK, SOOO I have finally caught the "New Year's Resolution bug". . .. haha

Here goes:

1. Actually start my new hobby: Cake Decorating.

2. READ MORE!

3. Stay active politically & be prepared for the 2012 Presidential Election.

4. Sing in the shower.

5. Get a full-time, BIG GIRL job :)

6. Volunteer more! (BEST PASTTIME EVER)

7. Buy a pair of TOMS.

8. Got to more concerts.

9. Tell the amazing people in my life just how important they are to me.

10. CRAFT MORE!

11. Go to more games: hockey, football, soccer, etc.

12. Reconnect with old friends.

13. Pray more.

14. BLOG MORE!

15. Drink less carbonated drinks.

16. Get my own apartment.

17. Finally go visit my friend in Georgia. . . ;)

18. Make more ME time.

19. Grow my hair out again.

20. Get in a better workout routine again.

21.Get a new car/SUV!

22. Be happy.

23. Appreciate all of my blessings.

Hopefully, I will be able to not only achieve all of these, but also remember to share when I do cross one off the list!

Happy New Year!

Hello Dearies!

Sorry I have been MIA once again. . . . BUT, it is only because I have been busy busy busy! ha

SOO, to keep you updated (& more accurately: get this off my brain. ha!) here are my thoughts & events from the past month or so. :)

FAMILY TIME. job interviews. Christmas Season :) ROAD TRIPS!! Visit friends. Part-Time Retail job. happy. craft time! Learning to live life after college. Using my new NOOK Tablet. :) NEW BUDGETS. frustrated. FUN with the nephew! job rejections. BIRTHDAY GIRL!! job applications. Plans for the future. . .

Talk to you soon friends!

Happy Christmas--- oops I mean Thanksgiving!

Hello dearies!

I can't help but feel bad for Thanksgiving. . . . It seems that we have just skipped over it this year. :( I mean every store I go into was wall to wall Christmas decorations on Nov. 1st! Seriously?! I know that many people go shopping early for presents, but that is no excuse to skip over such a great holiday full of traditions. I personally love the turkey crafts and indian/pilgrim outfits that come along with "Turkey Day".

By this rant, I do not mean to say that I not guilty of this myself, but instead I want to point out how sad it is that Thanksgiving is forgotten.

OK, done with my rant.

Well, I decided to make my crafty blog! It is: http://craftswiththeladyinpink.blogspot.com/

I have not been able to post much yet, but am working on a new one right now :) I hope you enjoy!

Hope everyone is having a great week!

Crafty blog

Hello again!

SOO. . I am totally inspired by my new blog template & am even considering starting another blog. What do you think? I am thinking about naming it "Crafts with the Lady in Pink". In this blog, I will put up pictures of my old and new craft projects (I have tons. It IS my favorite pasttime. . ) & even some tutorials. I would also post links to other great crafty bloggers and answer any questions that come my way.

Should I do it??

Patience

Hello friends!

I know this blog is WAY overdue (my apologies!) But, in my defense, life has changed so drastically since my last post. SOOO. . . here is my life (aka the past 6 months) in 6 points:

1. I LOVED my internship at the American Cancer Society! I learned so many valuable things and now know that I definitely picked the right field of work for me. I was also blessed to meet so many people during that time that have helped me in so many ways. the ladies at the office were so welcoming and helped me with much more than they had to. . (for example: actually doing everything I learned in college)

2. I miss Bowling Green. I moved back to Nashville in August & I love my hometown and being around family and friends, but I was no where near prepared for really leaving college. For 4 years, I built up a life that I basically left cold turkey. no fun :( I know I have a great life ahead of me, but I have never been someone that is good with change & it was ALOT of change all at once.

3. Well, while I do not have a "big girl" job, yet. . . I am still trying. (I blame the economy.) Don't worry, though. I am still VERY hopeful! I know that there is a great job coming up in my future, I just have to be PATIENT & wait for it to come around. (easy enough, right? HA) But, in the meantime, I am working at Barnes & Noble. <-- perfect job for an English nerd like me :)

4. FALL! I. love. Fall. (& everything associated with it!) so, naturally, my mood has brightened lately! Why do I love fall? Let me list the ways: the colors, football games, bonfires, hayrides, pumpkin patch, Homecoming, pumpkin carving, BEST WEATHER EVER, Octobrfest, Halloween, Thanksgiving, SCARFS!!, boots, layers of clothing, & decorating for the season!

5. Okay, soo this has been the year of weddings! I have gone to, been invited to, and been in weddings this year. I feel so lucky to be close to so many wonderful people & be able to share in their special day!

6. Well. . . you guys know I LOVE pictures, so for my last point I am sharing some of my favorites from lately!

This is from the Luminaria service at one of the Relay for Life events during my internnship.

Do you like my pumpkin? I had so much fun carving it. Go Phi Mu!

For Halloween, I helped out with a trunk or treat. This was my car :) {I was a pig, too!}

As you know, I am a crafty person & I saw some ornaments like this on Pinterest. . so of course, I had to make own!

BINGO! I thought Bingo was an easy going game. . WRONG! But it was soo much fun!

Well. . . That's all folks! ha. talk to you soon!

Oh, Summertime. . .. .

Hi friends!

Alot has changed since the last time I posted! (graduation, going alum, beginning my internship) I am quickly learning that the search for a real world "big girl job" is tough. Luckily, I am interning with the American Cancer Society this summer, so I am not just sitting around wasting time :)

[Sorry this is so short, but I promise a longer, more interesting post will be coming soon!]

FEELS LIKE HΦME

I am full of so many emotions right now! I am: 1.happy that GREEK WEEK 2011 is coming up soon! 2. sad that I only have 44 days until Graduation (& even worse. . . . 34 days until 3D) 3. nervous about the future. 4. EXCITED about the future! I can't even explain all of the other emotions. . . . I would try, but would most likely fail. SOOOOOO. . .. .I decided to channel my energy into making a list of some great quotes! (If you have any more, LET ME KNOW! I looove quotes & want to hear them)

"I would rather have 30 minutes of wonderful than a lifetime full of nothing special" - Shelby, Steel Magnolias (Phi Mu, a lifetime of wonderful)

"The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides" -- Audrey Hepburn

"Dancing is just a conversation between two people. Talk to me." --Hope Floats

"Phi Mu ladies are the light to my darkening life" - Gen. Robert E. Lee

"Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect. It means that you have decided to look beyond the imperfections."

"Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." --Ralph Waldo Emerson

"Southern girls are God's gift to the entire male population. There is absolutely no woman finer than one raised below the Mason-Dixon line. And once you go Southern, may the good Lord help you, you never go back." -- Kenny Chesney

"Today we salute you, sisters of Phi Mu. You are the true example of what a woman should be. With a closet full of pink and the best spirit around, you carry with you the second oldest history to all greek women. You are a true goddess, with your pink boa always at hand. You know the true secret to being beautiful- having fun. Rather than worrying about what other girls are saying about you, you show that you have better things to do with your time. Every girl wants to be you, every man wants to date you. With your Phi Mu values at heart, and that splendid southern charm, you set the bar for all the rest."

More to come soon! Love you dearies! :)

TOMS!

I want a pair of TOMS shoes SOOOOO badly! I just can't decide what color to get!

I kind of want the Ash Gray ones. This way, they would match almost everything pretty well, but also won't show too much dirt.

I am also thinking about a colored pair, though. Maybe the Navy ones or the Olive Canvas ones.

Any ideas? I am so torn on which ones to get!

Lions, Quatrefoils, and Pink. . . . OH MY!

As you know, I am a proud member of Phi Mu Fraternity for Women. I love finding our symbols out where ever I go. So, I decided to share some of the spottings here with you!

First, I will remind you what our symbols are:

The LION! (you can get this picture at Walmart.)

The Quatrefoil! (I LOVE this mirror! You can get it @ Lowes.)

The Rose Carnation! (obviously these are fake, but pretty nonetheless!)

This Shower curtain (& the entire bathrrom set that matches) can be found at Walmart.

This was a child's valentine box full of chocolates. (once again @ Walmart.)

These cookies were GOOD, but even better was the Quatrefoil on the side :)

Rainy Day Blues

A good rainy day is spent curled up on the couch with a good movie/book, a bowl of soup, and hopefully some good friends to share it with. Sadly, my rainy days are never spent that way. Yesterday, I spent all morning working on my papers for one class. (Ok not so bad to start out, but just wait. . .) When I go to leave, I realize my umbrella is in the back of my roommate's car. She already left for school. (Now, it is getting good) So, I run out to the car and drive to school. Upon arriving, I realize that the papers I spent all morning on are still sitting on the table in my room. Normally, I would take the grief and turn them in late since I was already running late (& the downpour rain!), but this was workshop day. On workshop day, if you do not have your papers, you are counted absent. So, I turn the car around & get the papers. I get out of my car and realize that the bus to the top of the hill is already here. . . so I run. I walked into my class right as it is starting. (Crisis averded) This class got out early so I went and sat in front of my next classroom.(FINALLY things are looking up!) I pull out my book to catch up on the reading I didn't do. My book for this class is a two volume set. Yesterday, we started work in volume b. I had volume a with me. (dum dum dum) So I sat through class without knowing what we were talking about at all. Finally, class is over & the weekend has begun. (no Friday classes! yay!) The only thing seperating me from the joys of a few days without classes is the walk down the hill in the pouring rain without an umbrella. By the time I got to my car, every inch of my body (& my bag) are soaked.

The best thing about my last rainy day, is that it is over! I think Jo Dee Messina describes my feelings best in her song "Bring On the Rain".

"I've heard that it's possible to grow up - I've just never met anyone who's actually done it." - Meredith Grey

Growing up is scary.

I have been putting the thoughts of graduating, getting my first 'Big Girl' job, and saying goodbye to the life I have come to love in college. I was doing so well at putting it aside by focusing on other things, but the time has come for me to accept the changes that are close. For now, I am taking things one step at a time, while still grabbing on to fun and youth I can still enjoy.

SOOOO. . . I have decided to pick up a new hobby (since making sorority related crafts after graduation is not cool.) I have decided to take up cake decorating! I am so excited! I love arts & crafts, so I feel like I could be good at this. I have a long way to go, though. I have to get the utensils needed and start practicing. But, I have been reading up on different techniques. Not only do I need to get the tools for decorating, but I also need to find people to eat the cakes! ha I am going to get one if the 6" pans, so that my trials are small, but I DEFINITELY DO NOT need to be eating lots of cake!

Well, that is about all for now. . . Playing in the snow & a girl's night out is calling my name. :)

Hello Friends!

Sorry I haven't been on here in a while! I just got caught up in holiday rush :)

As crazy as it sounds, I have never been to Disneyland or Disney World, but my dreams are coming true! I am sooo excited about my upcoming trip! I planned on documenting the experience as much as I could, but with my wondeful luck, I got a stomach bug. :( So, ?I missed out on a lot of experiences, but the trip was not a total fail.

I stayed at Disney World's Swan and Dolphin Resort. It was GORGEOUS! I could not believe how beatiful (& MASSIVE) it all was.

LOOK AT THIS FOUNTAIN! I now have a favorite fountian. This is located in the center of the Swan hotel lobby. It served as a nice place to sit and rest while meeting up with others.

What would a trip to Orlando be without a trip to the WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER! I want to live in Harry Potter World. I would be so happy. We were a time crunch and had to squeeze our trip in, so we were not able to get the full experience, but the time I spent there was very much enjoyed. Though, I would have liked to see The Leaky Cauldron or Grindenwold'store.

Well, my trip was a blast & I hope to return there soon (by car not air~ once was enough). I hope that you get a chance to go, too! Talk to you soon :)

The ABC's of the Top Disney Channel Movies

Hello There! I LOVE Disney Channel Movies. Yes, I'll admit that I am a little too old to be focusing on the Disney channel, but you will notice that most of this list is old, too. I have to give it to Disney for making so many memorable movies. Enjoy :)

Avalon High

Brink!

Cadet Kelly

Camp Rock

The Color of Friendship

Cow Belles

Den Brother

Don't Look Under the Bed

Double Teamed

The Even Stevens Movie

Get a Clue

Going to the Mat

Gotta Kick It Up

Halloweentown High

Hatching Pete

High School Musical

Johny Tsunami

The Luck of the Irish

Motocrossed

Phantom of the Megaplex

Pixel Perfect

Quints

Right On Track

Rip Girls

Smart House

Starstruck

Stuck in the Suburbs

The Thirteenth Year

Tru Confesstions

Up, Up and Away

Wendy Wu Homecoming Warrior

Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century

Zenon: The Zequel

Zenon: Z3

I hope you remember and enjoy this list as much as I do! If you don't really remember one, you should got to the Disney website and look at the list. It gives you a short description of the movie and a picture. Merry Christmas!

The Best 90s Music

Hello! Here is a list of some of the best 90s music I could remember. Hmmm. . . This list makes me want to make an old school mixed cd ;)

Christina Aguilera- What a girl wants

All-4-One- I can Love you like that

All-4-One- I swear

Aqua- Barbie Girl

BSB- As Long as you love me

BSB- I want it that way

Lou Bega- Mambo No.5

Clint Black (ft. Lisa Hartman Black)- When I say I do

Michael Bolton- When a man loves a woman

PEabo Bryson & Regina Belle- A whole new world (Alladin's Theme)

Bob Carlisle- Butterfly Kisses

Cher- Believe

Mark Chesnutt- I don't want to miss a thing
Jimmy Cliff- I can see clearly now

Billy Ray Cyrus- Acky Breaky Heart

Celine Dion- My Heart will go on
Eiffel 65- Blue (Da Ba Dee)- 30


Gloria Estefan- Turn the beat around

Hanson- Mmmbop

Hanson- Where's the love

Whitney Houston- I will always love you- 13

Jewel- Who will save your soul

Elton John- Can you feel the love tonight

Chantal Krevazuik- Leaving on a jet plane

Ricky Martin- Livin la vida loca

Tim Mcgraw- Indian outlaw

Leann Rimes- How Do I live

Shania Twian- That don't impress me much

Shania Twain- man! I feel Like a woman

Dwight Yoakam- crazy little thing called love

Jennifer Lopez- Waiting for tonight

Los Del Rio- Macarena

MC Hammer- U Can't Touch This

New Kids on the block- Step by Step

NSYNC- I want you back

Rednex- Cotton Eye Joe

Seal- Kiss from a rose

Seal- fly lika an eagle

Brittney Spears- Baby One More Time

Spice Girls- Wannabe

Aerosmith- I don't want to miss a thing

Barenaked Ladies- If I had a Million Dollars

Creed- Higher

Lenny Kravitz- American Woman

No Doubt- Don't Speak- 45

Santana ft. Rob Thomas- Smooth

TLC- Waterfalls

TLC- No Scrubs

The Fugees- Killing Me Softly

Blackstreet- No Diggity

Brandy- The Boy is Mine

Right Said Fred- I'm Too Sexy

Semisonic- Closing Time- 53

ENJOY FRIENDS! :)

Top 15 Greatest 80s Movies

I love the 80s. I realize that there are more good movies from this era, but sadly, they just did not make the cut. Enjoy:)


15. Space balls

14. Uncle Buck

13. Beverly Hills Cop

12. Ferris Bueller's Day Off

11. A Christmas Story

10. Revenge of the Nerds

9. The Princess Bride

8. Dirty Dancing

7. The Goonies

6. Breakfast Club

5. Footloose

4. Can't Buy Me Love


3. Sixteen Candles


2. Pretty in Pink

1. When Harry Met Sally