I Can Only Imagine...: I'm back

Well, well, well.....

did ya miss me?

A lot? A little? Even a tiny bit? I hope so!

First off, let me apologize for my very extended hiatus from not only the blog world, but social media in general. I've still been piddling (is that even a word?) around on Instagram, Twitter, and occasionally Facebook but nothing like I was before Christmas break. 'Cause ya see, what had happened was...

Things got really overwhelming right before Christmas break with exams and work and just everything that goes on in a 20 year old college student's life. So, when Christmas break finally arrived, I literally took it for all it was worth. I just went into full-forced relaxation mode and didn't do a dern thing that I didn't absolutely HAVE to do.

And it was glorious. I needed it. Very much needed it. And while I was super relaxed coming into second semester, it still hit me like a brick wall.

Yes, I'm being that literal.

I went from not having a schedule, AT ALL, for almost 4 weeks and then coming back to school and having all these due dates thrown at me and I panicked. I'm sure all of you college grads know exactly what I'm talking about. Which means you know how much it sucks and what a toll it can take on you.

Anyway, I started to really miss blogging and with Jordan on my back about it nonstop (love you, Jo), I finally got the energy to jump back into it.

And I'm so glad, and really hope y'all are, too!

BUT, while I was gone I missed something very important, and that was receiving my 2nd Liebster award from the amazing Lauren @ On A Lighter Note.... Lauren is actually a blogger from my same hometown and I'm not sure if she knows it or not (but she's about to...), but she's actually one of the reasons I started blogging! I ~~stalked~~ read her blog for almost over 2 years before I ever got the courage to start my own. So, Lauren, THANK YOU for being such an inspiration and for nominating me for this award!

The rules:

You must post 11 random things about yourself.
Answer the questions that the nominator set for you.
Create 11 questions for the people you nominate.
Choose 11 blogs you love (with less than 200 followers) and link them in your post.
No tag back, but leave a comment on this post with the URL to your Liebster post so I can learn more about you!

So, first thing's first...11 random things about moi:

1. I used to HAVE to fall asleep like I was in a coffin. On my back, arms crossed resting on my stomach. Up until about a year ago. Now it's on my stomach/side, turned to the LEFT.

2. I'm currently sitting here waiting for the radio to play a particular song so that I can call and hopefully win a pair of Megatickets because this year's lineup is unbelievable.

3. I currently have about 9 bottles of perfume (yes, I use them all regularly).

4. If there was a Guinness World Record for being the worst at painting your own fingernails, I would win.

5. I currently have 7 ear piercings, and am desperately wanting another one.

6. I also really want a tattoo. But that'll probably never happen. World's biggest chicken right hurr, right hurr.

7. I ran three 5K's last year and hope to run at least five more this year + a 10K.

8. I dream about dating movie stars often. Really often. Destiny is calling me, my friends.

9. The next dog I get, I want it to be a Boykin spaniel. They're so sweet and snuggly!

10. I've tried the colored jean/legging trend 3218519 times, but to no avail. I look terrible in them. Oh well. Ya win some, ya lose some!

11. I'm addicted to peanut butter. Seriously. I have it under control, though. Most days.

Next up...Lauren's questions for me:

1. What is one decision you've made in the past that always makes you say "what if I'd gone the other way"? --Hmm..this is a tough one. But I'd have to say choosing colleges. It was between Carolina and State (the only 2 places I applied) and I chose Carolina. I know it was the right choice, but I still wonder sometimes, "what if?!"

2. What is your go-to comfort food? --Grandma's fried chicken, french fries, and cornbread. Basically anything fried. Nom nom.

3. What is your favorite "windows-down, music-up, just driving" song? --Ooh don't make me choose!! Ok..I'd have to say "The Middle" by Jimmy Eat World. Such a feel good song.

4. What is the furthest place you have ever traveled? --either Cancun or California. Not exactly sure which is further..

5. If you had money to splurge on ONE item you really wanted, what would that item be? --Oh dear. Another hard one. I would have to say a trip to Europe (Ireland, England, Scotland, etc). I can't think of anything material that I'd want to spend an insane amount of money on right now.

6. Have you ever had to stay in the hospital for one more than one night? --Nope.

7. Who would play you in a movie about your life? --Gotta say Jennifer Aniston. Because she's got a sweet side (cheerleader, wooo) and a tough side (softball player, grrr)

8. If there was a soundtrack for your life, who'd be on it? --Joshua Radin, Carrie Underwood, Stevie Knicks, MercyMe, Reba McEntire, Trisha Yearwood, Grace Potter, and a ton of others

9. What is the most embarrassing thing you've ever done (or had done to you) in public? --Probably tripping over the curb in the middle of the parking lot at Westridge shopping center in Rocky Mount when it was a beautiful day and everybody was outside eating.........

10. If you had to move to another city today, where would you want to go? --San Diego, CA

11. Name one goal you want to accomplish this year. --Land an internship for the summer.

And lastly, questions for those that I nominate:

1. What do you enjoy most, being in front or behind the camera?

2. American Idol, The Voice, America's Got Talent, or The X-Factor?

3. When you were younger, did you ever want to change your name to something else? What was it?

4. Do you like to fall asleep with the TV on or off?

5. If you had to eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?

6. How many songs do you have in your iTunes library?

7. Favorite quote, lyric, bible verse, etc.?

8. Name the best Christmas/birthday present you've ever gotten.

9. Favorite age you've been thus far?