Showing posts with label something to think about. Show all posts
Showing posts with label something to think about. Show all posts

Monday, November 14, 2011

the good things in life and TTOD

Happy Monday!  I have SO MUCH to do this week. It's going to fly by, I know, but I hope it doesn't go too quickly because then I won't have time to get everything done.  My goal is to have everything (8-10 pg research paper, stat homework) done by Thursday at noon.  I know those two things don't sound like a lot, but I'm only on page 2ish of the research paper.  It's on banned children's books.  Wish me luck!

I'm trying to distract myself by thinking about...
the good things in life:
  • freshly washed, silky hair
  • puppy love
  • waking up before your alarm actually feeling refreshed
  • long phone calls with someone you miss
  • shy grins
  • friendship bracelets
  • short sleeves in november - today. is. beautiful.
  • sidewalk chalk
  • blog friends
  • polar bear coca-cola cans
  • snail mail
  • thursday night games - main reason I want to get done by thurs at noon
  • new socks
  • awesome moms

Just gonna think those happy thoughts and chug along!  And also be reassured that as of noon on Thursday (when I have everything done) I will officially be on Thanksgiving Break!! This is my TTOD...a break from school. I am so thankful to have a whole week off of school.  I will spend the first half at home, still working because the kiddies only get three days off, and spending time with momma.  I will then go with Steven's family to PA for the second half.  I'm pretty excited, to say the least.


Definitely in the Top 3 of my favorite times of the year.


I hope everyone has started off to a good week!
xoxo,

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Make Yourself Proud





P.S. Don't miss College Prep's Cape Madras giveaway! A cute half-zip pullover is going to keep one lucky reader warm this fall! Only open until November 11 :)

xoxo,

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Sunday Night Thoughts & Giveaway Alert!

It's Sunday night, I just ate a can of pear halves, and this is what's on my mind...

  • I never do two posts in one daily, usually, so this is strange.
  • I love pear halves.
  • I think one of the most exciting things about fall is buying warm, flannel pajamas. The two-piece, button down type...or is it just me that rocks the old school look?
  • My shellac is still looking fabulous, but I'm thinking of going to get them re-done this time with french. I'm going to a wedding on Friday so I need to look freshhh.
  • The Hokies won an amazing game yesterday against Wake Forest...I soooo wish it had been a home game.
  • I have a list of about 20 books (including Nicholas Sparks' new release, The Best of Me) I want to read...where am I supposed to find that sort of time??
  • I cannot believe I've reached 75 followers. WOW! Thank y'all so much...I feel like I have the best blogging friends in the world. Maybe I'll try a giveaway? :)
  • Speaking of giveaways, Turtles and Pearls is hosting an AWESOME 2PreppyGirls giveaway! If you haven't seen their stuff, you're missing out. They have some of the cutest monogrammed items I've ever seen. Go check out her giveaway before it ends on the 23rd!
  • I am dying to have a puppy or a kitten. I just need to move somewhere that allows pets.
  • One of the most creative inventions (and the one I will never live without ever again) is the apple wedger. I don't think I'll ever cut an apple myself again... #firstworldproblems
  • I seem to struggle when it comes to boyfriend birthday/Christmas gift ideas...anyone have any ideas/suggestions?
  • As always, I spent more time on Pinterest than I did on homework this weekend...OOPS!
  • Tomorrow, two of my classes are cancelled but the one that isn't...is my earliest one. No sleeping in! Bummer.
  • Today I helped with VT's Open House morning session...it made me (sort of) miss being a senior in high school. They all seemed so little and excited!
  • I can't wait to be a real teacher so I can have the 25% off teacher discount at LOFT.
  • SB and I decided for Halloween we're going to wear Oktoberfest costumes. I'm pretty excited about it.
  • I went to the pumpkin patch again this weekend...it's just too much fun!

I hope everyone has a marvelous Monday :)
xoxo,

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Ten on Tuesday and HELP needed!

Linking up with Roots and Rings for Ten on Tuesday! It's her 100th T.O.T. post, so you alllllll should join in to celebrate! :)

1. How do you take your coffee?
I only really drink coffee when I go to Starbucks! I don't like "regular" coffee yet. Weird, I know.

2. Do you prefer soft or crispy chocolate chip cookies?
Soft and right outta the oven.

3. Do you wear a belt everyday?
Not everyday. Maybe when I'm older, but in my college phase...no way. Today I'm in yoga pants!

4. What is your favorite color combination?
Coral and white. Navy and cream. Maroon and orange ;)

5. Do you like sour candy?
Not if it's too sour, and even if it isn't I don't like to eat a lot of it. I like the red sour patch kids best...only the red.

6. How often do you do laundry?
Every weekend or every other weekend. I won't lie, I usually let it pile up and then I do two or three huge loads...I blame it on college.

7. Did you ever wear braces?
Yes, and they were ridiculous! So maybe I didn't wear my retainer and then I lost it, but still...my teeth shifted fast. Shouldn't two years of braces lasted longer than that? womp womp.


8. Are you good at Roman Numerals?
Noppppe. I guess I know 1-10. and XXI b/c of Forever21. haaaaa.

9. What is your favorite form of social media?
Facebook would probably be my favorite, although with all of their recent changes, I've been getting on less and less. However, SO many people use FB that it's hard not to log on (ex: one of my committees sends out info on FB). It's also nice because it's super easy to get in touch with almost anyone in the world. Of course, I am in love with Twitter and blogs. I wish more people would get Twitter accounts!


10. How do you feel about chin dimples?
I dig it. Not as cute as cubby-baby-cheek dimples.


All day I've been searching for a one-shoulder, dark/fall colored dress to wear later this month to a wedding. Any suggestions of where to look? I've tried Mod Cloth, Francesca's Collections, ASOS, J. Crew, Piperlime, Gap, Kohl's, New York & Company, Banana Republic, dressbarn, LOFT and Forever 21...i think that's it...
I need some help! There were some definite possibilities, but I am still hesitant to buy it online. I also want it to be useful later & I don't want to spend a bajillion dollars.

Let me know if there are any secret, affordable (under $100) dress websites I'm missing out on :)
I'm thinking of driving to Roanoke on Friday to look. That's the closest place to find "real" shopping, and it does not even compare to what some of y'all probably have at home, I'm sure! I wish I had time to drive to Charlotte, but...that ain't gonna happen.


This week I have to work three of the morning shifts (7:00-8:30). It was a shocker waking up at 6:00 this morning! Typically the earliest I get up is 7:30. On Thursday we have a full day so I'll be running back-and-forth between work and campus all day! It'll be a busy day, but that's alright because...

...the boy is coming HOME this weekend for a visit!! Y'all...this is a huge deal. The only reason he's really come home in the past during the school year is for surgery! I'm thrilled that he is able to come down for the weekend and go to the VT vs. Miami game with me :) Our first Hokie game (while being in college) together! This is what's making this long, busy week go by......

*Sidenote: Today we celebrate the feast of St. Francis (a personal fave)
Prayer of St. Francis
Lord, make me an instrument of your peace,
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
where there is sadness, joy;

O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love.

For it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life




happy tuesday!
xoxo,

Monday, August 29, 2011

I'M BACK.

Sorry for the lack of blogging, but I went to PA this weekend to help SB move into his new place. I didn't have internet access so...no blogging :( But I'm back now!

Today was a really busy day and I still have an 8:00 meeting to go, but I'm taking a break at Momma's house before then.

Here are some things on my mind today:
  • I will never, ever get used to interviews. They always make my stomach flip - no matter what I'm interviewing for.
  • Beyonce's baby bump on the VMAs made my day today. So cute! I especially loved Jay-Z's face. I wonder if he knew? It was hard to tell.
  • My puppy has an ear infection...the poor thing is all drugged up but she is behaving so well as a result! Ha.
  • I can't wait until it's boots weather. Or at least until it's cooler and wearing sneakers all day isn't totally unbearable. My feet were hurtin' walking all over campus today in my flippy floppys.
  • I am terrible at putting together furniture. So what do I do when my bf & brothers are all out of town? Bought a desk...and hutch...I am not a smart cookie.
Thankfully Blacksburg stayed safe, but in PA we felt some of the effects of Hurricane Irene. It rained a lot and on Sunday it was extremely windy. There was minor flooding and damage to trees. I'm a little bummed to hear about everyone complaining that there was "too much hype" regarding the hurricane. Over 20 people lost their lives...can you imagine how many more would have been lost if there wasn't so much precautionary action taking place? If evacuations weren't mandatory, I think the results would have been more severe. It's just annoying that since it wasn't as bad as people thought, that people are saying it was over kill. I think it's better to be safe than sorry!

My brothers, who live in Norfolk, and my Dad who is in Richmond are all safe. Thank goodness.

Here's what's been keeping me laughing all weekend, via Pinterest...


Hahahahahahaha
that's all folks :)
I'm back to regular blogging now! (hopefully...school work is a'comin!)

xoxo,

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Pick me up love, everyday.

Something I was thinking about today.

Over 4,000 men and women have died in the war in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Over 30,000 have been injured.
At any point in time, there are over 500,000 children in the foster care system who don't have a permanent home to go to at night.
There are almost 14 million Americans unemployed today.
On any given night, over 750,000 men, women and children are homeless.

And that's all in just our country on any give one day.

These are just a few of the things I think about when the red light is taking too long to turn green, or when the lady at Panera gets my order wrong accidentally, or when I get frustrated with how my hair looks in the humidity.

Recently, I've been noticing more and more people getting agitated over silly things that, in reality, mean nothing. I wish that more people would put themselves in others' shoes to learn and appreciate what they have.


Sorry this sounds so cliche, but it's something that has been bothering me! So what if the umpire called the play at 1st safe when you thought the runner was clearly out...it's a game. So what if the customer service representative on the other end of the line isn't helping you exactly as you had expected...do you really think that's their dream job? So what if the person in front of you at Kroger has almost fifty items and you'd really just like to buy your milk and be done with it...have some patience.

I know in this day and age it's hard not to get caught up in the fast-paced scheduling that everyone seems to have, but I hope that y'all will take a couple of minutes each day for the next week to stop and thank God and your family for what you have. Stop and take a minute to think about those who don't have the privileges that you have. Finally, stop and turn to the person next to you (even/especially if it's a stranger) and give em a big 'ol smile :) Ya never know what kind of day they could be having...
One of my favorite artists, and favorite songs. Watch it - it's a warm & fuzzy!

I'll be back tomorrow with a regular up-to-date post, but for now that's all :)
xoxo
 
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