De-Stress.

Just because .... I have to say something about it.
Thanks Lisette and Catalyn!
I am the world's worst when it comes to dealing with stress.

I just keep it bottled up and then all of a sudden I'm a crazy person eating four cupcakes and crying.

Seriously, my life.

I don't know why I get so stressed but I do.

Well, maybe I know why.

College stresses me out people -- to no end.

I'm waaaay too overcommitted and need to reconsider my priorities for my senior year.

Anyway, I'm here to talk about ways to de-stress, and maybe take some of my own advice.

{working out}

Running clears my head.

I put on my music and run.

No thinking required or allowed -- and I feel literally so much better afterward. 

But, the hardest part of the gym is actually getting there.

I have to schedule it in my planner ... whatever.

{study breaks}

I'm allll about a break or nine.

A person cannot focus forever, especially while staring at a computer screen.

I think it's important to get up, walk around and maybe browse a few of your favorite sites ... Pinterest anyone?

{long shower/bath}

Sweet geez I love love love taking baths.

I light a candle and just let my mind relax. 

I immediately feel a million times better.

{paint your nails}

I just feel better when I have my nails painted--more put together.

Anyone else?

I like to take a quick study break and grab some Essie polish.

{Starbucks run}

I feel more productive with a cup of coffee in my hand.

Does that even make sense?

Who cares ... because I am addicted to the Hazelnut Macchiato and I don't care who knows it.

{How do ya'll de-stress?}

XO

My Life is ... Boring.

Hey hey heyyyy.

I'm linking up with Sami over at Sami's Shenanigans for 

That's right.
You get to hear allllll about my weekend.
Lucky you.
Well, I'll keep this brief because basically ... my life is sad.
Okay. No. Rewind. It's not sad it's just crazy.
Whoever said college was all laughs, and hugs and kicks and giggles was a liar.
A big, fat liar.
Now that that's off my chest...
{Friday}
I had to babysit in the afternoon. The weather was beautiful and it was my little Milly's birthday party at the skating rink.
After, I ran back to get changed and had dinner with some girl friends.
Then I had dance. Don't ask. I'll explain later.
And watched a nice episode of Once Upon a Time in my bed and was ouuuut.
{Saturday}
Lunch with friends at a cute, local restaurant and ate too many rolls + strawberry butter
strawberry butter people.
Dance round two.
And MEMPHIS for a shopping date with four of my best friends.
I bought nothing.
Minus a Starbucks drink and some Muddy's cupcakes.
Awwww yeah. Muddy's.

Morgs and I after devouring some cupcakes seen below.

Nom ya'll. 

And now, because I'm a college student and I need one always.

XO

{insta it}

Today I'm linking up with Sara Elizabeth over at Pearls & Curls for the {instagram} Saturday recap So here goes:

My 21st Birthday Cake!

#monograms

(Yeah, I know this isn't Twitter but it's my blog and I can hashtag if I want)

A little Transformation Tuesday anyone?

I became ... less awesome.

Just hanging out in the sorority house with my new polka dot jeans.

My besties made me a HOMEMADE COOKIE CAKE.

Cue the chorus of angels.

These two are the best and I swear ... I ate almost that entire thing.

I told my roommates not to look at it, touch it, eat it, smell it.

NOPE. 

All mine.

And this ... my hilarious friend Kathleen went through various shades of color this week starting with all black on Monday.

Well ladies and gents ... she got to cream/white by Friday.

Well done Kath ... well done.

What's a weekend?

Praise the good Lord that it's Friday.

I just want to break out in dance. 

Or this... I could do this?

An ode to my beloved Parks and Rec.

But seriously.

This week could not have gone by slower ... anyone else?

Lately, I've been stressing out with school, grades, homework and all my commitments and I just have to remind myself to breathe sometimes ... 

But for some reason I always remember to eat?

Whatever.

Has anyone else been feeling overwhelmed lately or is it just me?

I'm planning on unplugging and having some me time.

And maybe some retail therapy time ...

Yup. That sounds good.

Enjoy your weekend because I plan to. 

XO

SB2013

Alright college kiddos (and to whoever else can relate)

Everyone is hittin' the gym to slim down/bulk up/look amazing in a bikini

Well my tweet the other day pretty much sums up my feelings about that.

Yup. 

There you have it ladies.

Eat those Thin Mints and wear that one piece.

But in all seriousness- I love a good work out, I like running and I like being in shape

but what I don't like is starving myself, comparing myself to others or not eating Five Guys just because I don't want to 'get fat' 

I will eat my Five Guys ... and love every second of it. 

Enjoy your carrots.

I think sometimes people, girls especially, get too caught up in being skinny

I'm allll about being healthy and fit but there is a fine line between being aware and being obsessive.

I don't want to step on any toes but I feel strongly about this.

I have never been a size 0 nor will I ever be.

I'm just not made that way and that's fine.

Sometimes we just need to accept ourselves for who we are, try to eat healthy, to not deprive ourselves (eat that cookie), stay active and just enjoy life gosh darnit. 

Sorry for this mini-rant ... but I just needed to clear the air. 

And just so ya'll know, I don't sit in my room alone eating Thin Mints all the time.

Just every other day.

Ha, but I am preparing for spring break and bikini season in my own ways and that involves healthy snacks...

Ya'll... I'm obsessed with these. SO good. Raspberry Greek yogurt + Dark chocolate = Heaven.

And I'm reminding myself that I need to 

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And less Diet Coke.

XO

Confession Time.

I'm linking up with Catalyn over at Confessions of a Northern Belle for 

So without further ado ...

{I confess} I drink waaaay too much coffee from Starbucks for my own good.

Maybe I just got a $50 gift card and maybe it's almost gone.

All I know is that the new Hazelnut Macchiato is the bomb.com

{I confess} I spend too much time picking out my outfit for the day.

Every.day.

By the time I leave the house, there's a pile of clothes on the floor ... the bed ... everywhere.

{I confess} that I love my alone time.

Love it.

Being around people rocks, but I'm in college. There's people everywhere.

Sometimes this girl has got to just be alone and watching some Pretty Little Liars.

{I confess} that I use social media too much.

I took a social media theory class last semester.

And it just fueled the addiction.

Take television from me but whatever you do ... do NOT take my MacBook/iPhone.

{I confess} that I just need to breathe. 

And give it all to God.

I need to stop thinking that I need to know everything right this second.

Because I don't.

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XO

High Five.

Hellloooo and Happy Friday.

PTL.

I'm linking up with Lauren today for

High Five

Friday

This week has brought many favorites because it was my 21st birthday.

And ya'll ... I love me a good birthday. 

Especially when it's mine.

Whatever, I own it.

Here are some five great great things that happened this week.

{Pint Night}

I am never ever surprised but the girls succeeded. 

They showed up at my apartment last night with some of my favorite flavors for my birthday.

{Memphis}

My little took me to Memphis to eat at Texas de Brazil (hoooolllly amazing)

and to watch a show at the Orpheum. 

So.much.fun.

{Owl Mug Sippin'}

I am a coffee addict and this mug makes my mornings much much better.

{Birthday Cupcakes}

I'm allll about some cupcakes.

I rather have those over cake any.day.of.the.week.

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{Wise Words}

I needed this.

So much truth.

XO