Mud on the Tires.

Needless to say,

my birthday weekend was a great success

I am so blessed!

It started off with a delish meal at SATCO

and I picked up my friend Christian from Belmont

who I have not seen since graduation

and the food was to die for

love me some tex-mex

then off to Sweet Cici's for a treat

yums.

the night continued and another friend from high school came down to visit

Saturday, we headed to Bread & Co for an amazing lunch

chicken salad - omg.

then downtown for a little boot browsing.

and back to get ready for the Jerrod Neimann, Darius Rucker, Brad Paisley concert

We traveled to Cristine's house where her mother made an amazing home-cooked meal

she even had Chi O colored flowers!

my delish cake from Whole Foods!

my sweet girls

every one of them is a blessing.

and of course the main event....

the concert.

Oh.my.gosh.

Literally all I could've hoped for and more!

we had a bird's eye view

but we rocked it in the top.

such a fun weekend

I am exhausted

and not ready for another week of school

but I'm going home on friday and so very excited about that

a little belated birthday celebration is in store with some of my best friends from high school.

xoxo

Georgia Woods.

For those of you who do not know--

Keith Urban is my favorite.

not only is he sexy

he's Australian

and so legit at country music

and his concerts--- oh, they are incredible.

ha enough of that

his song is the free download today on iTunes

"Georgia Woods"

go get it.

now.

it's so good- especially with the sun shining and all

always makes me want to roll the windows down and blare me some country music

well today, I went with Hannah to get my birthday present 

I hate suprises?

andddd ended up buying a precious swim suit from VS

check it out.

I realize this picture is a bit scandalous

sorry about that.

the top I bought is different

it has a bow on it

but I loved the print

you can get yourself one here

xoxo

Movie.

I cannot wait for this to come out

It looks like my new fav. chick flick

esp with mr. dreamy and kate hudson

sigh sigh.

take a peak.

Jesus Calling.

I have a little devotional book called "Jesus Calling"

if you don't have it... get it.

I can't tell you how many times I've been blessed by it

like this morning for example

I woke up an hour before my alarm

and spent some quiet time with God

and here's what I read:

February 18th

I AM WITH YOU. These four words are like a safety net, protecting you

from falling into despair. Because you are humans, you will always have up and downs in your

life experience. But the promise of My presence limits how far down you can go. Sometimes

you may feel as if you are in a free fall, when people or things

you had counted on let you down. Yet as soon as you remember that I am with you, your perspective

changes radically. Instead of bemoaning your circumstances, you can look to Me for help.

You recall that not only am I with you, I am holding you by your right hand. I guide you with

My counsel, and afterward I will take you into Glory. This is exactly

the perspective you need: the reassurance of My Presence, and the glorious hope of heaven.

Powerful words.

I needed to hear that so badly this morning

If our God is for us then who could be against us?

A thing I need to be reminded of frequently.

If you didn't notice the author-- Sarah Young-- writes as if God is speaking to us, His children

It's all the more powerful that way.

I hope you have a blessed friday.

xoxo

Sunshine.

OH how I love this fab. weather

Literally makes me want to go run in the Quad.

Obvs I would look real weird

but Hannah and I did go on a "power walk"

and a little power shopping as well

I bought this necklace at a cute boutique here in town

I saw it yesterday with Lauren and could not stop thinking about it.

Excuse my white v-neck

It doesn't quite go with the outfit.

butttt it's presh

and looks almost like the Stormy Seas necklace I'm dying for from Anthro

so I'm a happy little camper.

the windows open. the birds are chirping. the weather is BEAUTIFUL

literally can't stay cooped up anymore.

xoxo

Nineteen.

My birthday is soon.

February 26th to be precise.

I love birthdays.

Not just mine

All Birthdays.

It's your special day-- you should be treated like a princess

filled with cupcakes, nail polish and friends.

sigh

As you all know-- I'm traveling to Nashville with the girls

for the Brad Paisley/Darius Rucker concert

Honestly, can't hardly contain myself...

I've been thinking of what I 'want'

here's my bday wishlist!

1. Chanel Nail Polish

in Orange Fizz

$25

2. Tory Burch Revas

3. Nude Pumps

*love Steve Madden's*

4. This Kate Spade Wallet on Sample Sale

I love cheetah print.

5. Gift Cards

Many think they are not personal

I do not care.

I. love. giftcards.

especiallyyyy to Anthro-- JCrew-- Saks?!

and the ever popular Starbucks.

I feel like I have so much time now.

la la la.

xoxo

Hearts and Chocolate.

Happy Valentine's Day

sweet blog friends

I love VDay

so so much.

chocolate, flowers, candy, etc.

I got a package today filled to the brim with goodies

And mom made homemade cupcakes 

yumz.

my iphone pics are just not up to par

I now have my life back

and kind of miss step sing

I've been studying out the wazoo trying to catch up

which is what I should be doing right now

(I got side-tracked by the VDay themed GG)

baaahh.

sugar overload.

I'll be updating more now.

xoxo

Shooting Stars.

Check out our picta.

REPPIN'.

xoxo

Blog Sale.

this may be a huge fail

I saw a girl selling her clothes in boxes outside her dorm room

as a type of "yard sale"

welllll, I don't trust all the ladies here not to grab n go haha so I decided this was the best option

to bid on an item e-mail me at mckenziemasters@aol.com

and I must receive payment within 24 hours or bid will be lost.

shipping is 5 dollars

all sales are final :)

Old Navy Tank - Worn Once or Twice Size SMALL Original $30 Selling for $10

Gap Shirt Worn Handful of Times Size XS Original $35 Selling for $15 (Loose fitting)

Old Navy Fleece Pullover (I love these) Bought too many. Worn once *purchased this winter* Original Price $15 Selling for $5

Size MEDIUM

SOLD

Classic Black Skirt by Ideology via Von Maur SIZE 4 *Zipper up side) Worn once Original Price $60 Selling Price $30

Off The Shoulder Dress by Color Me Red via Lotus Boutique

Worn Twice

Original $40

Selling $15

SIZE SMALL

SOLD

Brown Zebra Sweater via Old Navy worn a handful of times

Original $30

Selling for $10

SIZE SMALL

Navy Cardigan with Flower Detail via Old Navy 

Worn Once

Original $30

Selling for $15

SIZE SMALL

xoxo

Freebies!

If you read my blog frequently you would know I've talked about getting a Clarisonic

well [Shasta Anne] is having a give-away

free Clarisonic?

yeah you heard that right.

I've heard it does wonders for your skin

and I am so excited about this!

Go over to her blog with the link above-- follow her and enter!

What do you have to loose?

xoxo

Celebrity.

well hello there

just call me Snookie.

Brief.

hello all.

tonight is the first dress rehearsal.

I have to be ready soon

so I'll make this brief

Rule No. 80

Sometimes the only thing that can heal the soul is the sound of a steel guitar and some heartfelt country lyrics.  Always have a country CD or playlist handy for those trying days.  Or for throwing a party.  Garth Brooks is a crowd pleaser.  Without fail.

[Rules for the Southern Lady]

Right now Lauren and I are jamming to some country tunes

aka Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, Jarrod Niemann

getting ready for their concert in Nashvegas

could we be any more excited?

nope. 

not at all.

wish me luck! 

xoxo

Bahh.

In my sparse spare time I have been searching

stumpleupon

I have never done this before 

but I love it.

I suggest you all sign up and give it a try

I've found some mouth watering recipes I can't wait to try out

I had practice tonight for four hours

and tomorrow for almost eight.

I will needdddd this

[Google]

in honor of the upcoming Valentine's Day

just a little FYI

I love VDAY. 

with or without a boyfriend it's a great holiday.

full of chocolate, candy and pretty red and pink hues.

yes please.

off to get some sleep

I have to wake up at the crack of dawn 

no big deal.

xoxo

Caffeine Necessary.

step sing season is in full mode

for those of you who don't know what that is exactly

it's a talent show on steroids

groups competing for the title-- Sweepstakes.

singing, dancing, the whole nine yards

I've been stalking dance vids. online and have been inspired

please please watch this

University of Georgia has got some game

(UK is still better)

I wish I could move like this.

needless to say, most moves would be deemed inappropriate by Samford terms

off to blog for class.

yeah, I said it.

blog.for.a.grade.

excuse me?

for those that are slightly intrigued here's the link

embarassing.

xoxo