Study Break.

excuse my extremely messy handwriting

Needed.

Anyone who knows me, knows I like Lilly Pulitzer...a lot.

And I've been meaning to purchase Croakies for my sunglasses (a southern staple)

especially down here in Alabama. 

Well, I discovered these and I couldn't help falling in love:

Seriously- how precious are these?

I am purchasing a pair ASAP to brighten up my shades.

xoxo

Read On.

Ever since I can remember, I have loved to read.

I'm pretty fast and it and just enjoy a good book.

Needless to say, I've had my fair share of books I had to read for high school classes that I just loved and would read again.

My favorite being:

To Kill a Mockingbird

But I have a list of books that I'm wanting to read this summer.

I honestly don't have enough time to read here at school - unless it's required for a class

So I'm buckling down this summer...

Here's my list:

A few of which have come out- or will soon- to theaters 

I just saw Water for Elephants and it was fabulous...but I love Reese.

And seeing a movie set in that era...there's just something about it.

xoxo

Derby Date.

Last night, Chi O had our Derby Date party

It was like a little taste of home. 

I miss Louisville more and more everyday- never thought I would say that.

Anyways, we went to the Flower Stem which is a flower shop in downtown Birmingham

with an awesome loft above it. 

It was the perfect space.

We danced the night away to a band, lots of pretzeling and twisting.

Here are a few snapshots of the night.

My date Mason

 

Soph and I had the same shoes!

 

I love this

 

Group Shot

 

Chi Omega

 

My Marley Lilly Monogram hat was perfect for the night!

xoxo

Storms.

As many of you know- tornadoes hit Alabama hard last night - as well as other parts of the country

It was classified as an F5 (two miles wide) and so far there have been around 128 deaths.

Tuscaloosa was hit the hardest

but Birmingham suffered damage as well.

Samford was five miles away from the tornado.

I thank the good Lord we were all okay.

I know He had his hand on us.

My prayers go out to my friends in ttown and the families of those that are injured, out of homes, or dead.

Please watch this video....

Country.

I can't get enough of country music right now.

It just puts me in a good mood. There's nothing like rolling down the windows while driving 

and turning up the country music loud.

Okay, maybe that is a result from living in Alabama but I would dare to say it cures stressful homework blues.

Try it sometime, but I would suggest this song.

xoxo

Summer.

I can already taste it.

After this lovely weekend at home (minus the horrible weather) I am so ready for school to be over.

The only thing getting me through this is the fact I can sport my summer gear here in Birmingham.

It's so warm and I can't get over it.

I'm talking to my sweet friend Heather right now about just getting out and being home and relaxing.

I can't wait!

I want to share what I got for Easter that I'm so excited about.

The Nook!

I hope I made the right choice over the Kindle- I've heard only good things

and I got this precious Kate Spade cover to go over it

"She kept her nose in a book- and her head in the clouds"

I am ready to download some books and dive in- I have a feeling this will be my best friend this summer

If any of ya'll have Nooks- let me know what you think.

xoxo