Thursday, May 31, 2012

Currently...#1

For some reason, I woke up this morning and thought it was Monday??
So you can imagine my excitement when I realized it's actually not Monday, or Tuesday, OR Wednesday...
but THURSDAY! 
Whoop, whoop. Yeah! 
I cannot even begin to tell you how much I enjoyed my day off yesterday. I sat around and did absolutely nothing.
Well, if blogging, napping, and catching up on DVR qualify as nothing. ;)
But, around 8:00 last night I got my super lazy butt up and headed over to Jordan's for a quick 1.2 mile run and a 40 minute Pilates workout. And man, am I feeling it this morning...OUCH.
I am by no means a runner. I just can't do it...without feeling like I'm going into cardiac arrest, that is. I was feeling so close to death after that puny 1.2 mile run BUT I am bound and determined to become at least a semi-decent runner. Jordan and I have signed up for a 5K a few weeks from now to benefit a super great cause. A guy named Spencer Hampton, a former ECU football player who lives about 30 minutes away from us in Greenville, was very recently diagnosed with Stage 4 melanoma. He is only 24 years old, and a newlywed. His wonderful friends and family have come together in support of him and his battle and created "Against All Odds", a campaign for Spencer's cause.

They have a created a blog for this campaign, as well. Please check it out and pray for peace and strength for Spencer and his family through this trying time. 

Jordan and I are currently "training" for the 5k. Isn't it so sad that I have to train for a little 'ole 5K? Oh well, baby steps. I'll keep you posted on how we're doing! 

I was browsing blogs the other day and came across a super fun link-up over at Perfectly Imperfect with Jenn and I decided to link-up this Thursday!

So..here we go!! 

current book:
A Painted House, by John Grisham
This is the book I told y'all about the other day that I picked up off of my mom's bookshelf.
It was slow getting into it, but I'm really liking it now! 

current playlist:
Florence + The Machine - Breath of Life
Neon Trees - Everybody Talks
The Civil Wars - Poison and Wine
David Guetta/Sia - Titanium
Flo Rida/Sia - Wild Ones

current color:
I'm being a bit boring this week. French manicures are just so simple and they go with everything! 

current food:
Strawberry toast, blueberries, and a glass of milk.
If currently means 20 minutes ago...

current favorite show:
Oh, I really don't think I even have to answer this one...
  Just can't get enough of the drama.
Love. It. 
Live. For. It.

current needs:
A vacation. Or two. 
You know...
here...
or here. 
Not too much to ask, right? I didn't think so, either.

current banes of my existence:
My body. It hurts. So much. Thank you, run and Pilates. 
Annoying people on Facebook. Grow up, please. Facebook is not for cussing out the girl who just said "hey" to your baby daddy. Oh, living in a small Southern town...

current celebrity crush:
Yes, Robin Thicke. I would most definitely be lost without u. 
current #1 blessing:
My amazing Dad and all he does for my brother and me. 
 
current indulgence:
Planters dry roasted peanuts. Omg omg omg. So good.

current outfit:
Pajamas. Appalachian State t-shirt, Carolina shorts. I don't like to discriminate against universities. 

current excitement: 
Planning a summer trip with my dad and brother! We haven't taken a trip with just us 3 in a very, very, VERY long time and I'm so super excited about it. Even more excited about the possibility of it being a trip to California since none of us have ever been. Eeeek! Not a sure thing yet thought, I'll keep you updated :)

current mood:
Content. Not super happy, but nowhere near sad. Just content. 

current favorite quote or verse:
All day, everyday. Forever and always. Simple as that.

current wish list item:
Oh, I need you so bad. 

current favorite product:
  eos lip balm, summer fruit. Love this stuff. It really is the "evolution of smooth". Haha!  

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Wow, that was fun! 
Go check out Jenn's blog and link-up!!

What are you guys currently reading, wearing, eating, and wishing for? Let me know!!

Be sure to check back tomorrow for Fun Flick Friday!!
Have a fab Thursday, y'all!! xo

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Wednesday, May 30, 2012

finally...BIRTHDAY RECAP!

Happy Hump Day!! 
It's a super gloomy day here in eastern NC due to our first battle of the year with tropical depressions/storms/hurricanes...
 Hola, Beryl. Nice to meet you.
 And no, I'm not being sarcastic. Because since it will be raining all day...guess who is getting her first day off of work since May 13th?! 
THIS CHICK.
Oh yeah, happy day!!!
 
But in order to brighten up this otherwise very gloomy day, I'm finally getting around to blogging about
my birthday weekend.
Yes, you're correct. It was almost 3 weeks ago. Sorry I'm not sorry.
But actually I really am. I just like saying that. 
Anyway, without further adieu... 

My 20th birthday weekend

I've always believed in getting the absolute most out of your birthday, as in staying up until 12:00am the night before your birthday, then getting up as early as possible without losing the ability to function, and finally going to bed as late as possible, while it's still your birthday
It's really simple, I promise.
So I was up until about 12:30am May 11th/May 12th (my birthday was the 12th, btw), then I woke up at 6:00am to make my hair beautiful, and we left the house for New Bern at 7:30am!



 We arrived around 9:00am and did a quick photo shoot at their beautiful waterfront park downtown...
























 After our completely impromptu and unprofessional photo shoot in the park, we headed for downtown for some shopping.



 Lunch time at Lawson's Landing!




 We left New Bern around 3:00 and headed to Beaufort for more shopping!


 After leaving Beaufort, we headed back to the condo to freshen up and get ready for dinner!

She has a few issues..


All in all, I had a WONDERFUL 20th birthday with the people that mean the most to me.
And I also finally got a new phone. Hallelujah, praise the good Lord Jesus. ;)

Hope y'all have a wonderful Wednesday!! xo

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