Y'all, y'all, y'all.
I am so sorry for continually taking these hiatuses but I'm afraid that's the life of busy, working college student! But as the title of this post says...I'm a blessed, busy, working college student and sometimes [too often] I forget that until something brings me back to reality and makes me realize it...just like all of the sweet comments y'all left me on my last post. I cannot even begin to tell you how much every. single. word meant to me. Thank y'all. So much.
With that being said, I want to give y'all an update on where I've been and what I've been doing the last 3 weeks! In those 3 weeks, I've finished up my summer job, gone to King's Dominion, got a new job for the fall, moved back into my apartment [I had a subleaser for the summer], started classes for the semester, AND gone to a last minute Brad Paisley concert!
WHEW!
Just saying it all makes me tired all over again.
First up: moving back in.
My sweet best girl, Jordan, was my sidekick in this process and I think we did a pretty darn good job, if I do say so myself. Here's a little look into the whole she-bang!
The spare bedroom at home being overtaken by my stuff..
..and the hallway, too. (photo-bomb courtesy of Rue)
Before...
...during...
(Jordan working hard, me taking pictures---naturally)
...and after!
Trust me..my bed has more pillows now. I just may have forgotten to bring the others on the first trip...
Whoops.
I know it looks like I don't have room to sit at my desk..but I do.
I also painted three more blue frames so that looks much more balanced now. AND I painted a perfume/jewelry tray to sit on top of my bookcase.
Can't forget the bathroom.
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Next up: King's Dominion.
The VERY next day after moving in (even though I was worn slam out), I took two of my favorite kiddos (Pam's daughter, Ashley, and Ashley's bf, Josh) to King's Dominion. I shouldn't really call them 'kiddos' because they're 16 and 17 years old, but they're younger than me so therefore, they're 'the kiddos'. I am a roller coaster JUNKIE and had so much fun! Here's a quick look at our day.
1. Funny faces
2. Ash took a little snooze (we did get up at 5am)
3. Can't believe she's taller than me now..
4. Rode this baby TWICE. Blacked out ONCE. #winning #almost
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And just this past weekend: Brad Paisley Concert!
I didn't originally have tickets to go, but the morning of the concert my brother's girlfriend (Kait)'s mom was trying to get rid of her 2 tickets so I snatched them up and my roommate Tay and I went and had the BEST time! Easton Corbin and The Band Perry opened for him and they were fabulous as well. Not to mention the surprise appearances by both Scotty McCreery AND Carrie Underwood! Such an amazing concert.
1. Taylor and myself waiting for it to start
2. Easton Corbin
3. The Band Perry
4. Brad Paisley
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Lastly: things that make me smile.
Just a little collage of some of the things that have kept me smiling through all the busy-ness of the past month..
1. Jordan's mom's horse, Holly, eating an early morning breakfast.
2. Sweet texts from my sweet Daddy.
3. Sleepy Sunday morning snuggles between my 2 favorites.
4. Essie's "Pretty Wicked" nail polish.
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And before I go, just a few short side notes...
--I received the best mail this weekend...my first purchase from the lovely Chelsea over at Life is a Sunset 's Etsy store. Can't wait to wear it with everything this fall.
Hard to see in this picture..but it's that beautiful tortoiseshell bracelet. LOVE IT.
She's currently working on her fall line which I know is going to be even more fabulous so be sure to go check out her store, AfterSunset.
-- I just recently tried out e.l.f. cosmetics for the first time....and I am smitten. Especially with the cream eyeliner. BEST. STUFF. EVER. Seriously. Go get some. Now. It's only $3.
--I finally uploaded all of my California pictures to Facebook! It took about 2 days [literally] so I decided not to post them all here, too. I'll do a re-cap eventually. Hopefully before the end of the year. But in the meantime, here's the link to my Facebook. Come friend me if you're interested in seeing the pictures!
--I didn't shop for myself all summer. So I've done lots of that in the past week. I'll post pics of my favorite purchases as soon as I find the time!
--Speaking of time, I don't know how often I'll find the time to post at all. Being a working college student is tough. I know y'all know that and hopefully you'll all bear with me because I DO love blogging but there's not always enough time for it. But I promise to at least post once every couple of weeks. Don't desert me, please!!
--I made these Skinnytaste Baked Chipotle Sweet Potato Fries for dinner the other night and oh.em.gee they were TO DIE for. You have to make them. Now. Go to the kitchen and get started. You won't be sorry!
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Alright, y'all..I think that's everything I wanted to tell ya + a lot more. Haha!
Sorry again for taking so many hiatuses but hopefully I'll be able to get in groove here soon and get my schedule all ironed out and be able to post more regularly. Thanks again for all of your support so far...it means the world to me!!
I'll leave you with one of my favorite quotes that I try to remind myself of every day...and an adorable picture of my sweet girl.
"Too blessed to be stressed."
"Mooooom, I said no more pictures!!!!!"
;)
Have a great day/week, y'all
xo
