tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22395734504747475392024-03-05T07:19:28.389-08:00Bluegrass BredMckenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04996723919454520637noreply@blogger.comBlogger301125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239573450474747539.post-72415871489436856392014-11-30T14:52:00.000-08:002014-11-30T14:52:07.287-08:00Social Media: The Beginning and End of Relationships<div style="text-align: center;">
Well, hey there.</div>
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I know it's been awhile, but I thought I would share something that I wrote about a month back. </div>
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And like I've said a million times before, I'm back to posting.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><strong style="color: black;">Social media has killed relationships.</strong></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It’s given way to a casual culture – a culture of hook-ups, loose commitment and even looser morals. Introducing Snapchat, Instagram, Tinder … the list goes on. And who’s allowing this to happen? We are. Millennials can’t have relationships because they’re too busy being in a serious “It’s Complicated” with technology. Not convinced? Go to dinner. Who’s sitting at the table with phones in hand? Go to Starbucks. Is there anyone waiting in line NOT on their phone? If we don’t set our phones downs and look at the people across from us, we are doomed.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Take a look at our grandparents. The generation that has been married for 30, 40, 50 years. I know this is shocking, but they didn’t text each other. They wrote letters. They wrote their thoughts down on a piece of paper, mailed it and the recipient read it in three to four business days. Phone calls were made. There wasn’t time for casual because people were too busy being intentional. There was no miscommunication. And it was really, really hard to pursue multiple relationships at once because those things took a lot of time and effort. Now, where is effort?<strong style="color: black;"> I don’t see it anymore.</strong></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Don’t get me wrong. I went to Christian elementary, middle and high school. After that, I went to a Christian university. I have been immersed in a culture that is very pro-commitment, and I’m thankful for that. I am not saying that my dear friends that are married and engaged have no chance. They are the few, the outliers. That’s not normal in our culture. According to <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/11/millennials-marriage-age_n_4944558.html" sl-processed="1" style="color: black; text-decoration: underline;">this article</a>, only 26 percent of 18-to-33-year-olds are married — compared to our grandparents’ generation, 65 percent of which were married at those ages.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">So what’s normal? My friends calling me crying because they’ve found out their significant other has a Tinder and is talking to other girls. And worse, lying about it. People that are in serious relationships and sending <del><em>harmless</em></del> (and questionable) photos to the opposite sex via Snapchat. Those that text multiple people at the same time, but with the same intentions for each. Things are so incredibly casual and messy it’s hard to see what’s real.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">And what’s worse is our culture supports this. It’s all about the moment. What feels good and makes sense in the moment. I’ve seen great relationships and marriages ruined, and social media sparked the fire. And it’s okay that it’s happening as long as it’s not happening to you.</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I’ve been in several situations where the guy I was ‘getting to know’ was also getting to know other girls … and lying about it. In this world, we are always looking for the ‘next best thing.’ Why have just have one? Who needs commitment? Who needs a phone call when you can text whoever, whenever. Who wants to take someone out when they can just go to a bar? People go in and out of relationships like it’s going out of style. There’s a new person on their Instagram every month. To me, <strong style="color: black;">it’s just a waste of time</strong>. It leads to mistrust and confusion. I am tired of people ‘caring’ about someone and then talking to other people, swiping on Tinder and Snapchatting or Facebooking the opposite sex. <em>Forget it. Count me out. No thank you.</em></span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I know no one is perfect. I know that we are saved by grace by the One that is perfect. But just because we are a sinful people doesn’t mean we can just do whatever feels good. It’s time to step up. If you aren’t ready for a commitment, that’s fine. But leave someone’s emotions out of it. If something doesn’t change, our future looks pretty bleak. And bless the generation after us. We are going down a slippery slope. It’s time to stop making excuses, trying to be people who live in just the moment and have little regard for the aftermath. I’m not saying you have to get married, but set down the phones for a second … log off the computers … come back to reality. <strong style="color: black;">And be intentional.</strong> I’m ready to say goodbye to this hook-up, heartbreak culture.</span><br />
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Mckenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04996723919454520637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239573450474747539.post-32669319830203554642014-04-19T08:17:00.000-07:002014-04-19T08:17:13.179-07:00Design Time.<div style="text-align: center;">
I really like my blog design, but I'm starting to get the fever.</div>
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That one where you've had the same room accents for a few years and you <b>need </b>a change. </div>
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So I'm turning to ya'll ...</div>
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Any suggestions on some reasonable <i>and really cute </i>designs?</div>
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Please and thank you.</div>
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Honestly, my life lately has been a bit crazy.</div>
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<b>One. more. month. </b></div>
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until graduation.</div>
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It hasn't really hit me yet, but I know it will.</div>
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I've been applying for jobs so <i>fingers crossed </i>that this girl gets a job.</div>
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Here's what I've been up to lately ... besides binge-watching Scandal so I could get to the season finale. </div>
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Anyone else freak out?</div>
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My last Chi-O formal</div>
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Our chapter won the #whyilovechio contest so this happened.</div>
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Lots of red and yellow, cake, an owl costume and the Governing Council.</div>
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I will miss my sweet time as a Chi Omega at school but this girl is <u>ready to graduate.</u></div>
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Mckenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04996723919454520637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239573450474747539.post-66718386988548597082014-03-03T11:30:00.001-08:002014-03-03T11:30:37.763-08:00Feelin' 22 Like T.Swift<div style="text-align: center;">
This past week I celebrated my 22nd birthday.</div>
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What a dream!</div>
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Now, I love birthdays. I'm talking <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">major love!</span></div>
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It's the one time where it's socially acceptable for me to eat five cupcakes in a day. </div>
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I was able to celebrate with my nearest and dearest.</div>
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Cannot say how blessed I feel - I am most certainly looking forward to this year of my life. </div>
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Here's a look at what my day consisted of. </div>
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Now off to celebrate our snow day today! </div>
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Here's to coffee, movies and studying. </div>
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Mckenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04996723919454520637noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239573450474747539.post-32306364500562671752014-02-07T13:12:00.001-08:002014-02-07T13:12:52.492-08:00Day of Love.<div style="text-align: center;">
One of my favorite holidays is right around the corner ...</div>
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And no, I'm not referring to my birthday (although I do love a good birthday)</div>
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I am talking about the day of red and pink, hearts, sugary sweets and LOVE.</div>
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That's right. Valentine's Day.</div>
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Now, you're reading this and either:</div>
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A. Rolling your eyes at me</div>
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B. Agreeing completely with my entirely mushy outlook on the whole man-made holiday</div>
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C. You could care less</div>
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Let's pretend like we all said 'B.' </div>
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I'm allllll about some Valentine's Day.</div>
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I can't remember when I didn't love it.</div>
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Since the early days of elementary school, I have dressed in red and pink and given out Valentines.</div>
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But am I <b>over </b>the generic stuffed animal and roses.</div>
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What man even decided on a stuffed animal to give to his significant other?</div>
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It had to be a man, right? Because what woman wants a huge bear to snuggle with?</div>
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Okay, maybe someone does but nevertheless- I want something different.</div>
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And even if you don't have a significant other -- <i>Hello Galentine's Day...</i></div>
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You can still treat yourself to something special.</div>
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So here's my list of what I would want:</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><strike>Netflix Marathon </strike>(that's me, everyday)</span></div>
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And I know I don't need to tell ya'll this but be reminded - you do NOT need to have a special someone in order to celebrate Valentine's Day to its full potential. </div>
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Whether it's loving your boy, your friends or yourself -- each one is special.</div>
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Remember me?</div>
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Probably not ... and that's totally okay. </div>
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It's been awhile and for that -- I apologize.</div>
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But here I am, with three more months left in my collegiate career and I'm ready to get back into writing. </div>
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So let's try this out. </div>
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<b>Shirt</b> || H&M (old) <b>Jeans</b> || <a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=54987&vid=1&pid=249255002">GAP</a> <b>Scarf</b> || Charming Charlie's <b>Lips</b> || <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/168/310/Lipstick/index.tmpl">MAC Rebel</a></div>
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Life has been great, and I've had a whole month off of school. </div>
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But now it's back to the grind, and I'm ready to finish strong.</div>
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So for those of you who are in the same boat (the boat of graduating, job applications and anxiety) then I'm here to tell you that <b>I get you.</b></div>
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And I'm praying for you.</div>
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I'm so excited for what the future holds ... and cannot wait to be graduated and employed (Lord willing!)</div>
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Mckenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04996723919454520637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239573450474747539.post-71006689373820794162013-08-02T13:09:00.001-07:002013-08-02T13:09:23.723-07:00DIY Mugs<div style="text-align: center;">
I'm <b>allll </b>about some Pinterest crafts.</div>
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So when these fun DIY mugs startin' popping up all over the Pinterest world, I <strike>wanted to</strike></div>
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needed to try it out for myself.</div>
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There's been a whole lot of debate about this Sharpie issue. On the Pinterest craft I looked at, it said to use Sharpies and bake for 30 min at 350. </div>
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That I did.</div>
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But I also heard that the Sharpie doesn't stay on if you run those mugs through the dishwasher. </div>
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SO that being said... if you want to use regular Sharpies-- do it. BUT hand wash those babies. </div>
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I recently just went out and purchased some oil-based Sharpies from Hobby Lobby to test those out (I heard those really do last through the dishwasher.) </div>
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That's the end of my rant. </div>
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Here's what I did::</div>
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{finished products}</div>
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{fun initials!}</div>
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{back of the initial mug ... that's where my university is located!}</div>
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{side view}</div>
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Now it's your turn!</div>
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They're easy, quick and make the cutest gifts. </div>
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Mckenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04996723919454520637noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239573450474747539.post-62360692517173307332013-07-09T11:57:00.001-07:002013-07-09T11:57:06.187-07:00Poshmark.<div style="text-align: center;">
I love selling my stuff on eBay.</div>
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Most of the time, my items sell but lately I've fallen into a rut on eBay.</div>
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I don't know what it is (maybe my items are just that bad) but I'm having a hard time selling.</div>
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Enter : <b>Poshmark</b>.</div>
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I am obsessed with this app.</div>
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Not only can I easily post my clothes/jewelry/whatever directly from my phone </div>
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but I can also check out other closets.</div>
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And I've found some of the <b>cutest</b> closets.</div>
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Want to find me on Poshmark?</div>
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My name is @mckenziecm</div>
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Have your own account? I'd love to find ya! Comment below and give me your Poshmark name.</div>
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PS I'm trying <i>really </i>hard to sell these beloved Rebecca Minkoff leopard print jeans.</div>
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XO</div>
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Mckenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04996723919454520637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239573450474747539.post-38368985046311179812013-07-08T13:06:00.003-07:002013-07-08T13:06:57.263-07:00Sippin'<div style="text-align: center;">
I start off every blog with how bad of a blogger I am.</div>
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About that...</div>
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I need to make a resolution or something that I will <b>stay on track.</b></div>
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Summer means shopping.</div>
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Okay, all the time means shopping but summer especially.</div>
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Lately, I've been seeing everyone and their mother with these babies from Target:</div>
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I mean how cute are these?!</div>
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I wanted one in every color.</div>
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Only problem? They're $9.99 and I didn't feel like spending that on a cup.</div>
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Call me cheap but I rather buy some Essie polish...Anyone else?</div>
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Well, I had given up on the to-go mason jar obsession UNTIL</div>
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I see this on Instagram:</div>
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What does that say? $5? I'm down.</div>
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So I ran to my nearest Wally World and found them.</div>
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The picture is a little deceiving because the top looks pink but it's actually red.</div>
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They only came in two colors (I'm guessing for the 4th) because it's red and navy with matching fun straws -- either way, they're still adorable and half the price.</div>
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So I grabbed both.</div>
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Now your turn.</div>
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Get one before they're gone! </div>
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Mckenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04996723919454520637noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239573450474747539.post-79312539525458924552013-06-19T17:44:00.002-07:002013-06-19T17:44:58.539-07:00Let's Eat a Bar. <div style="text-align: center;">
Hi, my name's Mckenzie and I love to snack.</div>
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I don't know what it is, but it happens all.the.time.</div>
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I work in an office now and I don't want to run out to grab something to eat all the time.</div>
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First, it's expensive.</div>
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Second, no.</div>
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So that being said, I like to bring a bar to the office with me ... </div>
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but I'm getting really tired of my Cliff bars.</div>
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Like <i>really </i>tired.</div>
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SO here's where ya'll come in.</div>
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Help a girl out.</div>
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What kind of bars do you like/won't make me gain 12 pounds?</div>
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I've tried Larabars.</div>
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And Luna bars.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">via Google</span></div>
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(these are basically as delicious as a candy bar...)</div>
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All of which are good but which are the <b>best?</b></div>
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<b>XO</b></div>
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Mckenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04996723919454520637noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239573450474747539.post-795390609327631422013-06-06T09:47:00.000-07:002013-06-06T09:47:28.420-07:00I'm Obsessed... <div style="text-align: center;">
Summer is well under way and I am ready to show ya'll a few of my favorite things lately.</div>
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Summer means more time on my hands which means I can become addicted to another Netflix/Hulu show. </div>
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1. <b>Scandal</b></div>
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I am <i>beyond </i>obsessed with this show.</div>
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I may have dominated Season 1 in a matter of a day or two and I'm on to the next one.</div>
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Cannot wait for Season 3 this fall. </div>
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2. <b>The Lake</b></div>
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There's just something about being on the boat, soaking up the sun and relaxing.</div>
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It's such a nice break from the hustle and bustle of the real, working world. </div>
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3. <b>My New J. Crew Knockoff Necklace</b></div>
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I am not about to spend a ton of money on a necklace that may/may not go out of style next season.</div>
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But I found a great bargain at <a href="http://www.brinabox.com/">Brina Box</a> and now I cannot stop wearing this baby. </div>
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4. <b>Fresh Summer Berries</b></div>
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They just taste better in the summertime.</div>
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I would have a huge bowl of these for lunch and be perfectly content.</div>
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5. <b>Possibly the BEST Homemade Chocolate Chip Cookies</b></div>
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I mean ... I make them, and then devour 5-6 of them.</div>
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Zero shame here.</div>
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I found the recipe on Pinterest and you can find it <a href="http://www.plainchicken.com/2010/03/bisquick-chocolate-chip-cookies.html">here</a></div>
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The secret ingredient? Bisquick.</div>
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And instead of butter, I substitute that for coconut oil ... seriously. </div>
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And it tastes <b>ahmazzinnggg.</b></div>
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Mckenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04996723919454520637noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239573450474747539.post-36178024985906106632013-05-22T10:51:00.002-07:002013-05-22T10:51:50.205-07:00Boys 2 Men.<div style="text-align: center;">
My creativity in the making of this title... </div>
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Anyway.</div>
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Here's another rant brought to you by <b>me.</b></div>
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I don't like to talk about my love life via social media.</div>
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That's probably one of my biggest pet peeves actually.</div>
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You may hate me for this but you know <i>those girls </i>who post on Facebook all the time like:</div>
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OMG, I love you _________, you're the wind to my sails, the star to my burst, you pick me up when I'm down and you just made me dinner you're the best boyfriend ever XOXOXOX.</div>
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No?</div>
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My timeline is filled with them so log on to my Facebook/Twitter if ya want.</div>
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Anyway, I do want to say this:</div>
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So many of my friends are thinking about marriage.</div>
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Which is totally cool because we're only 21 but whatever.</div>
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That's not the point.</div>
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The point is, I never want my friends to settle... and we have all been with that one guy who's just a loser or a jerk or a weirdo. It happens.</div>
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So to all the women out there, do <b>not ever settle</b>. Set high standards. You literally deserve the best.</div>
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Someone who makes you better.</div>
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And I take comfort in the fact that the Lord gives us the desires of our heart.</div>
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Let's take some advice from The Great Gatsby... more specifically Daisy.</div>
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Mckenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04996723919454520637noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239573450474747539.post-31876097963315299022013-05-20T13:35:00.003-07:002013-05-20T13:35:43.132-07:00The Office<div style="text-align: center;">
Exciting news for this girl.</div>
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I am the new intern for a marketing company in my hometown.</div>
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I could not be more thrilled to start tomorrow <i>but </i>I came across a problem.</div>
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I literally <b>have zero </b>business casual outfits.</div>
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Norts and sorority t-shirts don't necessarily make the cut.</div>
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So off I went in search of a new, big girl wardrobe. </div>
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While this may be a work in progress, I did find two 'business' dresses that I am </div>
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absolutely in love with.</div>
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Paired with heels, this girl will be good to go. </div>
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My extremely low-quality iPhone pictures do the dresses no justice.</div>
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But there they are ... both were found at GAP. </div>
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What are your go-to outfits for the office?</div>
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I need heeeellp.</div>
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Mckenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04996723919454520637noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239573450474747539.post-73808739656774380682013-05-12T13:59:00.000-07:002013-05-12T13:59:07.715-07:00SORRY.<div style="text-align: center;">
My deepest apologies.</div>
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I am officially the biggest blog slacker in the whole entire world.</div>
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College in general is getting the best of me ... and it's finals week which means I'm busier than ever </div>
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<b>but </b>I had to take a study break and update this blog.</div>
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I mean come on, I've left ya'll hangin' for awhile now. </div>
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Okay, remember that one time The Great Gatsby trailers came out and got everyone's hopes up because it said the movie was due out at Christmas</div>
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<b>Liars.</b></div>
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Well, finally The Great Gatsby came to theaters and of course I was there opening day.</div>
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I fell in love with Fitzgerald's story in high school, had seen the original 1974 movie and could not <u>wait </u>to see Leonardo DiCaprio embody Gatsby. </div>
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After reading awful reviews, I went in with an open mind anyway.</div>
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What does <i>Rolling Stone </i>know anyway?</div>
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Probably a lot but that's beside the point.</div>
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Well, I came out of that movie smiling because I thought it was beautiful, enchanting and heartbreaking. </div>
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And Leo was easy on the eyes.</div>
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Like whoaaaa.</div>
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I couldn't imagine a better Gatsby.... or Daisy. </div>
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Both were fabulous.</div>
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And the soundtrack.... <b>at the very least</b> please listen to the soundtrack because it is absolutely perfect. </div>
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I could go on and on but I find out for yourselves how timeless this story is.</div>
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And I think I'll go see it again. </div>
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Mckenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04996723919454520637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239573450474747539.post-70593678075482636932013-04-10T09:32:00.002-07:002013-04-10T09:32:46.907-07:00Come here and give me some GFC lovin'<div style="text-align: center;">
Sorry for the creepiest blog title <i>ever.</i></div>
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But today I'm linking up with <a href="http://www.withahintofbourbon.com/">Sarah Elizabeth</a> & <a href="http://www.rainbowsandhoneysuckle.com/">Chloe</a> for the GFC Blog Hop</div>
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Anywhos, life has been cruhaazzy this week, and last week and the week before.</center>
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Same old story people.</center>
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Here's an update.</center>
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{I went to my sorority formal}</center>
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{I had a few t-shirt days}</div>
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{an ode to Lilly Pulitzer}</div>
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{National Champions....Louisville, proud of ya but still a Kentucky fan through and through}</div>
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{new J.Crew striped dress that I never want to take off}</div>
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Halfway done with this dang week.</div>
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Here's my soap box.</div>
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Watch me stand on it and preach somethin' real quick.</div>
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Lately, I've had my friends come to me with relationship drama.</div>
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Here they are: crying, upset, and all I want to do is find the man who did this andddddd</div>
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Well, I just hate him in that moment. </div>
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Anywho, these girls are torn to pieces (we've all been there)</div>
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Eating ice cream right out of the tub and not knowing how it even got into your freezer in the first place... along with the 8 other tubs of Ben and Jerrys.</div>
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Either way, heartbreak is the worst kind of break </div>
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Disclaimer: I've never broken anything else.</div>
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So here I am, and I realize something.</div>
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<b>You do not have to find your husband in college.</b></div>
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You don't have to have a ring by spring.</div>
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Or an MRS degree.</div>
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Or even date in college.</div>
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You can do whatevaaa the heck you want. </div>
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SO ladies, PLEASE do not get discouraged when your bestie gets a huge rock and all you have is some ice cream in your freezer.</div>
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The Lord's timing is perfect. </div>
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So don't rush it. </div>
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Don't freak out.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">And just be content in life gosh darnit.</span></div>
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My rant is over.</div>
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And I love each and every one of ya'll.</div>
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And to those that are engaged/married...congrats!</div>
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And those that aren't...your time will come.</div>
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Mckenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04996723919454520637noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239573450474747539.post-86616416760078371772013-03-31T16:09:00.001-07:002013-03-31T16:09:05.791-07:00Heelllur.<div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I'm back, back again.</span></div>
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(Shout out to Slim Shady wherever you are)</div>
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<b>Big </b>thanks to <a href="http://themidwestprepster.blogspot.com/">Stephanie</a> and <a href="http://sweetteaandsundaymornings.blogspot.com/">Nicole</a> for doing their guest posts.</div>
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If you don't follow them, you should. </div>
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Because their blogs rock and they can do cool collages with cute fonts that I obviously haven't gotten the hang of yet.</div>
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So there's that...</div>
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And well, I'm back from Rosemary Beach.</div>
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Ya'll it was a <u>dream.</u></div>
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I loved getting out of Destin -- even though we went there every night to visit friends.</div>
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Here's some snapshots from my vacayyy.</div>
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{Us...and the American Flag... at the Red Bar.}</div>
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<b>YUM.</b></div>
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{Dinner at Great Southern.}</div>
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Another <b>yummmy</b> meal.</div>
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{All the ladies minus one}</div>
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{Sunshine and monograms}</div>
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{Donut Truck Mornings}</div>
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{Our adorable house}</div>
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{We love Chi Omega and Seaside}</div>
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{Whatttt}</div>
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Just for a nice little laugh.</div>
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Three of us, trying to get on each others' backs...</div>
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Too good....</div>
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Mckenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04996723919454520637noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239573450474747539.post-51352838492814795062013-03-27T05:00:00.000-07:002013-03-27T07:09:03.548-07:00Guest Post::The Midwest Prep<div style="text-align: center;">Hello! I'm Stephanie from <a href="http://themidwestprepster.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">the Midwest Prep</a>. I'm very excited to be guest blogging on Mckenzie's blog today. I was so honored that she asked me to! She is so adorable and so is her blog. :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Seeing as Mckenzie is currently enjoying her spring break, I thought I'd talk a little bit about what I'm excited to wear this spring. Although spring has officially sprung, the weather up in the midwest has yet to show any signs of warm weather. So instead, I'll be dreaming of all spring has to offer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Peplum</b>: This is by no means a new trend. It's been around for about the past year but I think it'll play an important roll this spring and into summer. The peplum tank is extremely versatile and can be dressed up or worn out for a night with friends. Plus it's flattering on everyone! It's can be found at <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shirtsandtops/sleeveless/PRDOVR~84643/84643.jsp">J.Crew</a> or <a href="http://www.forever21.com/Product/Product.aspx?Br=F21&Category=top&ProductID=2027704188&VariantID=">Forever 21</a> for a more affordable price. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm5pFE6v_2LKgVEYbYDtHGN4364Lr6tebQ4xNqHkikctL_AgZIC40VMZz4m6b70L6VzUt-rsJ9JuhLV_LEvAzMG2kDBJo3Lo0JLq7j5LlDz93488_qI8JrnBzJElnNisbF2KBf6QU7WeKD/s1600/Screen+shot+2013-03-20+at+8.54.40+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="635" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm5pFE6v_2LKgVEYbYDtHGN4364Lr6tebQ4xNqHkikctL_AgZIC40VMZz4m6b70L6VzUt-rsJ9JuhLV_LEvAzMG2kDBJo3Lo0JLq7j5LlDz93488_qI8JrnBzJElnNisbF2KBf6QU7WeKD/s640/Screen+shot+2013-03-20+at+8.54.40+PM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b>Gingham</b>: Nothing beats a bright gingham shirt to celebrate spring. There are fun colors from light blue, to pink, to even a neon yellow (yes I own this color!). Gingham is becoming one of my favorite "prints" and can often be worn year round too. :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shirtsandtops/casualshirts/PRDOVR~93954/99102965021/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20~~~17~15~all~mode+matchallany~~~~~gingham/93954.jsp">J.Crew</a> + <a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=93592&vid=1&pid=352135042">GAP</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks again Mckenzie for having me! Make sure to go follow my blog, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/themidwestprep">twitter</a> + <a href="http://www.instagram.com/themidwestprep">instagram</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Mckenziehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04996723919454520637noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2239573450474747539.post-29826590252543303902013-03-25T05:00:00.000-07:002013-03-25T10:28:39.382-07:00Guest Post::Sweet Tea & Sunday Mornings<div style="text-align: center;">Hey y'all. I'm Nicole & I blog over at <a href="http://sweetteaandsundaymornings.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://sweetteaandsundaymornings.blogspot.com</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
I'm so excited Mckenzie asked me to guest post because we are basically the same person.<br />
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Since our favorite gal is headed to soak up some serious rays i'm telling y'all about some...<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>1)</b>Sunhat <b>2)</b>Beach bag <b>3)</b>Beach read <b>4)</b>Bathing suits <b>5)</b>Plain Tunic to throw on over your suit <b>6)</b>Baseball hat <b>7)</b>Tanning oil <b>8)</b>Maxi dress to go out to dinner in<b> 9)</b>Your favorite sandal <b>10)</b>Your sunnies</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
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I'm sorry but this link-up was too good to pass up...</div>
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Everyone loves a good throwback.</div>
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So thanks <a href="http://whenindoubtjustaddglitter.blogspot.com/">Ady</a>, <a href="http://blondewalkedintoablog.blogspot.com/">Julia</a> and <a href="http://sweetsouthernwife.blogspot.com/">Jennifer</a>.</div>
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Ya'll remember this? </div>
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Ya'll better. These people were my.favorite.</div>
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Together4evaaaaa.</div>
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What happened JT and Brit?!</div>
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Also....his turtleneck.</div>
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I didn't know they made denim suits but now I do.</div>
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Young and in love.</div>
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I mean come on.</div>
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My 90s childhood centered around these people.</div>
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That was my jam. </div>
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My jaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaam</div>
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I had no idea what they were singing about.</div>
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That and Nobody's Angel.</div>
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I'm linking up with Lisette and Caitlin</div>
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Happy Tuesday, ya'll Tuesdays may potentially be worse than Mondays.</div>
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It's such a tease. It's not hump day. It's not Thursday (so close to the weekend)</div>
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Oh well, either way I've been gearing up for Spring Break (our is so late!) </div>
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and I have purchased some goodies and thought I would share with ya'll.<br />
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{new VS suit}</div>
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I'm obsessed with mint right now and this bikini is the perfect color for summer.</div>
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Cannot wait to wear at the beach <b>so stinkin' soon.</b></div>
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{<a href="http://www.alexandani.com/">Alex and Ani</a> bangle}</div>
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I was gifted this yesterday and am already in love.</div>
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I had been wanting one for so long.</div>
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{new spring Essie :: Madison Ave-hue}</div>
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Hey ya'll I'm linking up over at <a href="http://www.withahintofbourbon.com/">Pearls & Curls</a></div>
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{new spring break essentials}</div>
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{studying + late night snack}</div>
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{Chick Fil A dinner date with my Chi O sisters}</div>
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{sweet surprises from a sweet friend}</div>
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{grilling out and pretending it's summer with some sisters}</div>
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{quick low-quality mirror pic before class}<br />
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{my best friend ... as the caterpillar from Alice in Wonderland}</div>
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Just because .... I have to say something about it.<br />
Thanks Lisette and Catalyn!<br />
I am <b>the world's worst</b> when it comes to dealing with stress.</div>
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I just keep it bottled up and then all of a sudden I'm a crazy person eating four cupcakes and crying.</div>
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Seriously, my life.</div>
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I don't know why I get so stressed but I do.</div>
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Well, maybe I know why.</div>
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College stresses me out people -- to no end.</div>
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I'm waaaay too overcommitted and need to reconsider my priorities for my senior year.</div>
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Anyway, I'm here to talk about ways to de-stress, and maybe take some of my own advice.</div>
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<b>{working out}</b></div>
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Running clears my head.</div>
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I put on my music and run.</div>
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No thinking required or allowed -- and I feel literally so much better afterward. </div>
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But, the hardest part of the gym is actually getting there.</div>
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I have to schedule it in my planner ... whatever.</div>
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<b>{study breaks}</b></div>
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I'm allll about a break or nine.</div>
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A person cannot focus forever, especially while staring at a computer screen.</div>
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I think it's important to get up, walk around and maybe browse a few of your favorite sites ... Pinterest anyone?</div>
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Sweet geez I love love love taking baths.</div>
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I light a candle and just let my mind relax. </div>
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I immediately feel a million times better.</div>
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<b>{paint your nails}</b></div>
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I just feel better when I have my nails painted--more put together.</div>
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I like to take a quick study break and grab some Essie polish.</div>
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<b>{Starbucks run}</b></div>
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I feel more productive with a cup of coffee in my hand.</div>
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Does that even make sense?</div>
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Who cares ... because I am addicted to the Hazelnut Macchiato and I don't care who knows it.</div>
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<b>{How do ya'll de-stress?}</b></div>
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Hey hey heyyyy.</div>
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I'm linking up with Sami over at Sami's Shenanigans for </div>
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That's right.<br />
You get to hear allllll about my weekend.<br />
Lucky you.<br />
Well, I'll keep this brief because basically ... my life is sad.<br />
Okay. No. Rewind. It's not <i>sad </i>it's just crazy.<br />
Whoever said college was all laughs, and hugs and kicks and giggles was a <b>liar.</b><br />
<b>A big, fat liar.</b><br />
Now that that's off my chest...<br />
{Friday}<br />
I had to babysit in the afternoon. The weather was beautiful and it was my little Milly's birthday party at the skating rink.<br />
After, I ran back to get changed and had dinner with some girl friends.<br />
Then I had dance. Don't ask. I'll explain later.<br />
And watched a nice episode of Once Upon a Time in my bed and was ouuuut.<br />
{Saturday}<br />
Lunch with friends at a cute, local restaurant and ate too many rolls + strawberry butter<br />
<u>strawberry butter people.</u><br />
Dance round two.<br />
And MEMPHIS for a shopping date with four of my best friends.<br />
I bought nothing.<br />
Minus a Starbucks drink and some Muddy's cupcakes.<br />
Awwww yeah. Muddy's.<br />
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Morgs and I after devouring some cupcakes seen below.</div>
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Nom ya'll. </div>
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And now, because I'm a college student and I need one always.</div>
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Today I'm linking up with Sara Elizabeth over at Pearls & Curls for the {instagram} Saturday recap</center>
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My 21st Birthday Cake!</div>
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#monograms</div>
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(Yeah, I know this isn't Twitter but it's my blog and I can hashtag if I want)</div>
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A little Transformation Tuesday anyone?</div>
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I became ... less awesome.</div>
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Just hanging out in the sorority house with my new polka dot jeans.</div>
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My besties made me a HOMEMADE COOKIE CAKE.</div>
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Cue the chorus of angels.</div>
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These two are the best and I swear ... I ate almost that entire thing.</div>
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I told my roommates not to look at it, touch it, eat it, smell it.</div>
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NOPE. </div>
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All mine.</div>
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And this ... my hilarious friend Kathleen went through various shades of color this week starting with all black on Monday.</div>
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Well ladies and gents ... she got to cream/white by Friday.</div>
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Well done Kath ... well done.</div>
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<b>Praise the good Lord that it's Friday.</b></div>
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I just want to break out in dance. </div>
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Or this... I could do this?</div>
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An ode to my beloved Parks and Rec.</div>
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But seriously.</div>
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This week could not have gone by slower ... anyone else?</div>
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Lately, I've been stressing out with school, grades, homework and all my commitments and I just have to remind myself to breathe sometimes ... </div>
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But for some reason I always remember to eat?</div>
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Whatever.</div>
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Has anyone else been feeling overwhelmed lately or is it just me?</div>
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I'm planning on unplugging and having some me time.</div>
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And maybe some retail therapy time ...</div>
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Yup. That sounds good.</div>
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Enjoy your weekend because I plan to. </div>
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XO</div>
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