home sweet home

Well, I thought my time in Cordele would be...boring, to say the least.  But, I've found myself quite busy since I've been home.  I can already tell that I'm truly going to enjoy this chance to spend so much time with my grandparents (Mamaw & GG).  I'm loving working at Shelby's because I get to interact with so many different people and I secretly love to do gift wrapping, so that's a little perk for me!

It's funny how things always have a way of workingout. My life has and will continue to change so much in this year and I've enjoyed the ride so far. I don't think these few months here will be so boring after all!

This past week I got to see Jamie Lee & Abbye for the first time since they returned from Madrid!  Boy did I love that! I could have just ate them up I was so glad they were back.  Then I got to spend even more time with Abs being as we scooted down to Valdosta to celebrate the birth of our friend Ashley!  If there is one thing I looove to do, it's celebrate a birthday!  In fact, I'll be heading back down to Valdosta this week for the celebration of my best guy friend, Andrew!  Hope I live through that to blog again, keep your fingers crossed for me! ;)

Abs & I at Rock'N Rodeo

 I realize the dance floor looks empty here, but when they played the "Cupid Shuffle"...holy moly did everyone but us jump out on that thing and embarrass the mess outta themselves!

Ash's sweet little roomie, Bo, enjoying his nap time!

fall in love with as many things as possible

This week is turning out to be pretty hard for me.  I know I've already moved all of my things back home, but this is my last official week in Statesboro. Ever.  I've had such an amazing four years at Georgia Southern and I couldn't have imagined going anywhere else.  I've met some of the greatest people and made arguably the best memories of my life so far.  It's just so sad to know this chapter of my life is closing, it's like I'm breaking up with adolescence.  I helped LaPorte (former roomie & Cordeleian) pack up her things last night and I suppose this really didn't help the breakup any.

But on a brighter note, I'm about to embark on another exciting few years and I'm rather eager.  Georgia State and Atlanta are quite the change, but 9 times outta 10 change is a good thing.  Actually, I just completely made that statistic up, but it makes me feel better.
Speaking of Atlanta, I had a blast there last week.  Anna and I headed up Tuesday evening and didn't leave til late Friday afternoon.  A sweet little mini vacay of fun.  KoL was phenomenal on Wednesday.  I wouldn't have wanted anyone else with me besides Na.  Wednesday was just a good day in general, Laura Lyn took us to a bar-type place to eat that had some the best Lemon Pepper & LemonYaki wings I've ever had. Mmm,mmm. Then on Thursday, she took us to a fun mediterranean place where I devoured the hummus. Finger lickin' good.  That girl knows how to pick a good eating joint!  Thursday evening I learned a few DJing skills while at the bar - fell in love.  Those guys (and girls I guess) are so talented.  I enjoyed hearing the DJ talk about how much he loved what he does, such passion.

To wrap up, we headed back to good ol' Cordele for Laura Lyns brother's birthday.  All I have to say about that is - what a rowdy bunch of boys! So enough babbling, here are some photos:

Home Sweet Home - God's Country

Laura Lyn, Whitley, Anna, and I before KoL



short and sweet

Just wanted to drop a few little lines this morning!  I spent last weekend at home with my precious Mamaw and we really enjoyed just hanging out together.  She surprised me with a Kindle, how awesome?!  I bought a Patagonia case that perfectly holds the Kindle and my planner.  I love when I can get multiple uses out of something.  After such a good weekend, I had to head back to the Boro for a little bit of work.

I found this sweet little nugget catching some rays by our pool!

But, I soon rolled out of Sboro on the two wheels I screeched in on, and I was ATL bound for....yepp....KINGS OF LEON! Ahhhhhhhh!  I'm probably not that excited about them.
About two years ago I had the awesome opportunity to see them at Phillips Arena.  We had (free) floor tickets and it was by far one of the best concerts I've ever been to.  I'm also probably not that obsessed with them! Anyways, today, Anna and I will be watching them from our VIP Box. They are just one of my favorite bands ever (obviously).  I could ramble about all the reasons I think they are a unique and noteworthy band but, I'll save you.


So my next post will be about the concert, hopefully with a lot of pictures, and my weekend.
Talk at ya lata alligatas!

l-o-n-g overdue

Well, it appears it's been quite a minute since I've last posted.  I've just been working, moving and turning my life upside down in the between time.  I have officially moved all of my life back to the good ol' Watermelon Capital.  I'll be staying in my sweet friend's bedroom until I finish up my job this summer.  Abbye has to be one of the most precious people in the world and she's currently studying abroad in Madrid.  You can check out her travels if you'd like http://viajesdeverano2011.blogspot.com/ . I've selfishly missed her dearly (even though there's Skype), but I know she is having the most amazing experience and I couldn't be more happier for her or all of the other crazy ladies sharing the trip. 

Lately I've been so stressed over whether to go to Florida State or Georgia State for my graduate education.  It's really been an extensive process and needless to say, I'll be glad when I've officially decided where I will be for the next two years. 
To add to the stress, my best friend Anna and I won't be living together for the first time in 4+ years.  I mean, we were in the same kindergarten class, like..we're legit best friends forever.  Here's some fun pictures we took July 4th weekend with sparklers.

This past weekend, Laura Lyn and I played chaperone to her little sister's birthday party.  I realized quite a few things...

1. I miss having no responsibilities and the free sense of childhood.
2. I truly enjoy LL's family and the love/passion they put into everything they do. 
3. Pappy Jacks > Blue Hole (any given day of the week)
4. I'm rather fond of filming life in general.  Just everyday things.  I already like to take pictures of everything but recording it...that's where the real fun lies.

Here's a photo I snapped of the group hanging out at Pappys.  This is what I miss.

Well, I suppose that's enough of an update for now.  I'd like to promise to try to be more frequent, I just always lose track trying to enjoy life, so no complaints!

As promised...

So, I said I would update after the Braves game, and ta-da!!
We had a blast at the game, despite an hour+ rain delay (photo following).  Nothing was getting in our way of a good time.
I thoroughly enjoyed the next day having breakfast with the girls and lounging around before we all departed.  Bree has a short week, leaving for Italy this upcoming Thursday, how exciting?! Here are a few pictures I took of the beautiful Turner Field & my beautiful friends :)

Beatin the Heat

Sorry I haven't posted in a while! I haven't had any real exciting news to share, sadly!  I've been working non-stop lately.  I've been blessed with a great opportunity to work all summer, but boy is it hot when running errands!
But this weekend I'm going to the Braves v. Rangers game with six other girls, whew!  I can't wait though because I haven't been to a game yet this season, so I'd say it's due.  I'm pretty sure I've been tomahawk choppin' in my sleep. 

There will be more to come after the game, hopefully a lot of great photos!
Until then...

Memorial Weekend

This past weekend I went to Lake Sinclair with my boyfriend and his best friends.  The photo of the fish-outta-water is Munson, who has the cutest face I've ever laid eyes on! I had a blast spending the holiday weekend with fantastic people.  But as great as the weekend was, it's important to remember why I was able to freely spend my time there.  For decades, fellow Americans have sacrificed their time, energy, and lives so that I can continue to bask in my American freedom.  So, thank you to all who have served this great country. 
On a lighter note, here's a quote I find hilarious, but then again, when is Kenny Powers not knee-slappin funny?? "Sure, I've been called a xenophobe, but the truth is, I'm not. I honestly just feel that America is the best country and the other countries aren't as good. That used to be called patriotism."