Ive been a bag blogger. I'll admit it. Since my last post MONTHS ago I have started college, adjusted as best as I could, and atempted to keep a job going. I love college, but the work was nothing like I was expecting. That was the biggest adjustment. In high school I got A's barely studying, and now I have to deal with the mindset that C is average when I study my butt off. But I have made some great new friends even though I live at home. The first week I rushed for a sorority, but decided not to join one my freshman year so I wouldn't be so overwhelmed. But I am so glad I went through rush (even thought it was the most tiring week of my life) because that is where I met most of the girls I hang out with now. So its all good!! :)

Football has been a pretty big part of my college life too. The first 6 games of the season were GREAT!!! Our Gamecocks were ranked number #6 in the nation! But of course if any of yall keep up with SEC football, it all went downhill from there. Even our last game looked like we were going to pull out a win against Clemson, but of course in the last seconds they won. O well, like every devoted Gamecock says, there's always next year!!

This week I'm working for a family friend at our local Holiday Market. Tonight was the opening night and I'm lovin it!! The whole feel of the room is that Christmas is just around the corner (ahh!!) and not to mention all the vendors are FABULOUS!!! I'll be doing my shopping there Saturday morning and looking forward to shopping til I drop for the first time in the LONGEST time!!!

My other job that I've had for almost 2 years is at Build-a-Bear workshop. Yes, its a cute job...for high school. If early childhood education was just college major, yea it would work out great. But sadly its not. Things got so stressful at one point that I turned in my 2 weeks notice, but my boss wanted me to stay so bad she was willing to let me work for as little as once a month. So I stayed. But I just got a call today from CVS Pharmacy and now have an interview Monday for a opening in their pharmacy. Hopefully *crosses fingers* this job will work out since pharmacy IS my major, and this would give me a legit reason to part ways from BABW.

Well I guess that its for now in a nutshell. Next week are finals so once that is overwith I'll be on here more often. I highly doubt anyone is reading this thing, but if you're out that I appreciate it!!! Everyone have a safe and happy weekend!!! :)

Sunday Shopping

Most recent "really shouldn't but I did anyway" purchases...

Summer Reading

So 3 weeks after graduation I have found myself bored outta my mind during the day. Days of our Lives can only stimulate the brain so much. So I bought a couple books and stopped by the libaray in hopes of fixing this situation.

The Prada Paradox by Julie Kenner
I've read the first 2 books in this series loved them. This 3rd installment follows the same basic plot line, where a computer game becomes real life, but the author delves more into the main character's past and background than the actual plot of trying to solve the game. By the time the game actually starts, you're halfway through the book and its almost over. Still sad to see this series end. I'm currently re-reading the 2nd one, The Manola Matrix, but I have a feeling this book was a one time read. Worth picking up at the library, not sure its worth the bookstore price.


I picked up the rest of these at the library and am anxious to read them. Later in the week my mom and I are going to Myrtle Beach so we can go shop outlets and I hope to finish at least one of these while we're there.

Where have I been???

I have no excuse for the lack of blogs this past month. Yes graduation was a couple weeks ago but still, these lazy days of summer give me perfect opportunity to blog about my days.

Speaking of graduation, it went GREAT. I expected to be more emotional than I actually was. But my party that Saturday was so fun and relaxing. Everything went well, well...except for the cake. My mom made a cake with fondant icing, and they tell you you're not supposed to freeze it. Well, she did, and the icing flavor soaked into the cake. So it was not too tasty! But it still was BEAUTIFUL!! And all the flowers and pink and green theme turned out exactly as I wanted it too! So yes here are some pictures from that.

What I wore the day of the party:

Lilly Summer 2007

Lilly's new collection seems to have a different vibe than her other more recent collections. The overall colors used are more primary and bold than the colors were used to seeing on Lilly. I do like some of the pieces, but alot of the pieces, unless someone viewed the entire collection, wouldn't know these Lilly pieces from any other brand. I dont know about yall, but besides just loving the colors, whenever I wear Lilly I feel special! I know it sounds cliche, but when I see somebody wearing Lilly, I have a certain "fashion respect" for them. I feel a few of these pieces don't do us and Lilly justice! Alas, there are always a few pieces I will splurge for...

I like this dress, although I think the blue one looks better. But you have to deal with the lack of "Lillyness"

This to me is more of what Lilly's summer collection should be. They have shorts like these as well, but in my area the trend seems to be that madras shorts are EVERYWHERE and its hard to come by a skirt. Also with the color scheme on this one it might be more versital and wearable throughout the year.

This skirt is cute as well...you can never have enough seersucker! Although it is a lil too long for my taste, but I do like the pink & blue combo.

I love love LOVE this bag! And considering its $125, its a better buy than the Kate Spade Coal bag I've been eyeing. And the navy makes is useable into the late summer/early fall.

Grey's Spinoff? Yes or No?

I can't decide yet whether or not I'm going to like this Grey's Anatomy spin-off. Even though she wrecked havoc on my favorite couple's relationship, Addison has become one of my favorite characters on the show. I do like the fact that they decided to let Addison go someplace bright and tropical. No offense to Seattle *I hear its a great city* but the show seems to give it an overall "blahness" or lack of color to it. This new beachy location gives the show color. But I'm thinking as long as her spinoff doesn't take away too much from the present characters, I think it will be good.

Anyways, I have come to realize that I love reading blogs, but I guess since the whole process is still new to me I dont have the habit of blogging myself on a regular basis. Hopefully this will be remedied after I graduate!! Gosh I cant believe in less than a month I will be finished with high school. My parents are throwing me a graduation party for the family and friends the Saturday after graduation, so were beginning to plan that. The colors for the party are going to be pink and green *of course* and I'm thinking the flowers are going to be deep pink gebera daises, but I'm not sure yet...any suggestions?? How else could I encorporate pink and green into the party?

I Love my Parents!!!

My parents surprised me yesturday after FINALLY getting my license with a brand new car!!

I had test driven the new Hyundai Tucson a couple months ago and absolutely LOVED it, but they kept telling me I had to wait until August or September for a new car. So yesturday my mom & I went tanning @ my uncle's house and we were chatting outside and all of a sudden he opens his garage and my dad drives out my car! Its royal blue just like the pic with black trim. They even put a big red bow on it like they have in thos Lexus commercials! But they even put a Carolina Girls license tag on the front and a USC Gamecocks license frame on the back. AND even better, my mom gave me an Ipod adapter for it too!! It caught me as a total surprise and couldnt ask for better parents!!!

100 Things About Me

Almost every blog I visit seems to have one of these lists. You would think it would be easy...

1. I was born in Columbia, SC at Baptist Hospital.
2. I have one younger brother-he's 14.
3. Both me & my brother are adopted.
4. I drink Diet Coke like water.
5. In less than 2 months I will be graduating high school
6. In the fall I will be attending the University of South Carolina
7. I plan to major in Pharmacy.
8. About 1/2 of my family likes my major...the other half says I'll get bored too quickly.
9. I hate to sit around...I love going places.
10. New York is my all time favorite city...so far.
11. I've been to Disney World 6 times.
12. I very rarely wear gold jewelry.
13. I wear Polo at least 3 times a week...people actually call me out on it at school.
14. I've played tennis for 11 years.
15. I played on my school's varsity tennis team for 6 years...3 of those at the #1 spot.
16. I dont drink regular coffee.
17. I do drink any kind of coffee drink with caramel...as long as it doesnt taste like coffee
18. I used to watch Days of our Lives religiously, but rarely watch now b/c they refuse to give air time to the veteran actors.
19. I never wear a watch...ever.
20. I work at Build-a-Bear Workshop...have for 1 year.
21. I'm Catholic.
22. I insist on buying a new outfit to wear for Easter every year.
23. Grease is my all time favorite movie
24. I rarely go see movies in the theater.
25. I wish I could be one of those people who like to exercise.
26. Every summer I get a horrible tennis tan...no matter what.
27. I've worn contacts for 5 years...glasses before that since 2nd grade
28. My ultimate dream car is a Range Rover.
29. My actual next car is going to be a Hyndai Tuscon in navy blue.
30. I'm a sodoku addict.
31. I love Vera Bradley, but refuse to collect in one certain color.
32. I wear two rings all the time...my class ring and promise ring
33. I love music but am horrible about keeping my Ipod updated.
34. Most of the song on my Ipod are old love songs
35. I love Baked chips
36. Tiffany blue is one of my favorite colors
37. I want at least one boy and one girl
38. Often I'll browse through the little baby sections in stores to imagine how I will dress my kids
39. I love reading anything but stuff assigned for school
40. I hate talking on the phone
41. I love watching football on tv...even better in person
42. I love weddings...no matter whose it is.
43. My toe nails are almost always painted pink
44. I went to the same elementary school as my mom did
45. I've taken Spanish for 4 years and can't put together one sentence
46. Grey's Anatomy is my TV obsession
47. High heals are my weakness
48. I cant just wear a "little" makeup...either its none or the whole package
49. After I met Ann Curry, I was on cloud 9 for days
50. I am obsessed w/ monogramming...everything
51. I took AP History in 10th grade...and failed the final exam
52. I hate history (see #51)
53. All of my underwear and bras come from Victoria's Secret.
54. I took the SAT 5 times
55. My mom is my best friend
56. I bite my nails
57. People make fun of me when I wear my pearls while playing tennis
58. Anything madras I love
59. During the winter, I wear my North Face jacket almost everyday
60. I used to detest pink and would refuse to try anything pink on
61. I have turned from my horrible ways (see #60)
62. I played the cello for 5 years
63. I still get grief for quitting.
64. I love taking pictures
65. I'm very organized in all areas in my life, but my room is a mess.
66. Jack Bauer from 24 is the man.
67. I get pretty good grades w/o trying too hard
68. I would eat out every meal if i could
69. I hate cooking
70. My first pet was a black minature poodle named Charlie
71. I didn't get my permit until I was 16.
72. People often confused me & my tennis partner for twins, even though were 4 years apart
73. I did my 9th grade research paper on the career of a marine biologist, and decided not to become one because they didnt make enough money.
74. I like any color combonation that includes pink
75. My first bottle of purfume was Curious by Britney Spears
76. Keeping up with celebrity gossip is vital to me
77. I'll often watch @ least 3 entertainment news shows a day (see #76)
78. I'm extremely emotional...I can cry at the drop of a hat
79. I dont eat red meat-just because I haven't since I was a baby
80. Facebook is my computer addiction
81. Kenny Chesney is my favorite male singer
82. Almost half the stuff in my closet is some shade of blue
83. I love bright colors, but own about 2 yellow articles of clothing
84. I'm a night owl. Ill stay up all nite and sleep until the afternoon
85. My hair refused to curl or be wavy
86. I've never dyed my hair
87. I dont like the mountains...send my anywhere warm & tropical and I'm happy
88. I will probably never live outside of the south
89. My dream guy has brown hair and blue eyes
90. I wanted to be a psychiatrist for a while...but didn't want to go to school for that long
91. I try to make a memory out of every day
92. I have tons of earrings but almost always wear my pearl studs
93. I always have a game of Solitare on my desktop
94. My favorite scent from Bath & Body Works is Warm Vanilla Sugar
95. I almost never go to bed before 12am (see #84)
96. Another obsession of mine is polka dots
97. I am the preppiest in my entire extended family
98. I love dressing up
99. I sing constantly throughout the day
100. I believe there is a soulmate out there for each of us

Preppy Post #1

Welcome! I have no idea if anyone will read this, but here is where I'll be recording my final days as a high school senior and other various events in my life. I'm VERY new to this blogging thing, so any help would be appreciated. I can't promise that I will post everyday, but when I do I will try to keep the posts as interesting as possible!