snapshots of this crazy week

I'm sure everyone has been waiting with bated breath, wondering what the heck I've been doing, and let me just say: this week has been MADNESS.

Between finals, moving, work, and getting ready for my parents to be here, I've haven't known the day of the week-or where half my things are- for some time now! Really, I promise, take a look!

birthday cake break for our pal Erik

the best pretzels (and friends) everrr with Blake & Faith

dead day "special breakfast" with Huntee at the Perch (strawberry crepes)

moving! bleecchhh

working! just call me a limey!

sneak peak of my new house: our front porch! all I've wanted to to this week is get settled

but here's what I've actually been doing. at least I had a cute mug.

all pictures via my iPhone!

Oh, and as of 8:26 am this morning: I am really truly done with school forevs. Whaaat.

My parents and older sister fly in tomorrow for graduation, so I'm sure that the next time you hear from me, I will officially be a graduate! Stay tuned! 

the lasts

you know how people use the phrase "end of an era" and you laugh because it seems a little too epic?
well, I honestly feel like today is the end of an era.

today marks my last day of class, forever (NOTE: I say, forever, strongly assuming I never go back to school, but then again, we'll see)
this is the last morning of my desk job that I've had for three years
most of what I do at my desk job is take selfies...here I am on my very first day, my Sophomore year! 

and today! my last desk selfie everr!
today was the last day I rode to school with my roommate Emily and listened to St. Vincent
today is Hunter's last engineering presentation and then I never have to be a girlfriend to an engineering student again (mega-yay)
tomorrow night (or yesterday afternoon, if you count my tennis final) I start my last set of finals

so everything feels like it's the last of everything.

I am SO incredibly excited to be moving into my new house (Saturday. Also this time I promise I'll show pictures because it's gonna be fantastic),
and generally have some time for adventures, including, but not limited to: road trips, decorating my house, reading, crafts, watching movies, enjoying, etc.
basically things I have wanted to do so badly for the past 4 years but haven't been able to!

so, I'm feeling excited, not nostalgic (well, maybe a little)
but definitely weird! because college is practically overrrrr whaaaat is this.

so, that's what's on my mind.
my parents and sister come into town next Friday, until then I'll be working, studying, and taking finals.
the weather is DREADFUL right now, the kind that's only good for laying in bed
also, I have a meeting about some job stuff today :D

hope you all are doing well, xo

leopard & crochet

top- thrifted, belt- Ann Taylor Loft, skirt- thrifted, shoes- c/o Carina

The main objections behind these outfit pictures were the beautiful cherry blossom (?) trees that have bloomed everywhere! 

There are plenty of them in my neighborhood, but unfortunately, also plenty of cars.

I'm convinced this skirt goes with everything

(don't tell me otherwise).

I've been getting some serious use out of it,

along with these shoes!

My interim black flats, not sure where my sister got them from,

but thanks all the same. 

I'm breathing a big sigh of relief after a loonngg weekend working,

Huntee and I are off to church and then to a new place for dinner!

Tomorrow I'll be writing a research paper that I've know about all semester...

so see you in a couple days! 

snapshots of the week volume I

MONDAY: Mr. Wizard and I have been getting along well lately. Maybe it's because he's been sleeping in the cutest positions ever!
   













TUESDAY: The most exciting part of this week is that I've been figuring out car stuff, and it's actually gonna happen! Here's a random car for sale I passed while on my bike. (When people ask me what I'm driving now, I'm really tempted to say 'It's a red huffy...with a basket.')











WEDNESDAY: I got to see one of my absolute favorite musicians, Andrew McMahon, in concert. I've literally been a fan of his music (through different bands, solo projects, etc.) since 7th grade. I'd seen him in concert once, but it was a giant amphitheater so it didn't really count. The show was sososo amazing. Andrew even had laryngitis but is an amazing performer.

Kate Earl opened for him, and I have to say, she was pretty good! Those of you California girls (or, otherwise) should definitely check out "California". So cute!













THURSDAY: The weather has been beautiful (except for today, it's back in the 40's!) so yesterday Hunter and I took advantage of Sonic Happy Hour. Please excuse my after-tennis class chic. We played singles so I had to look super legit.



















FRIDAY: Just the usual everything-I-own, including my giant tea mug, spread out at my desk job, while I frantically study for an exam at 1!



















                                                                                   
                                                                       
Happy weekend everyone!
(all photos via my iPhone)

p!nk

top- Gap Factory, skirt- c/o Brynn, shoes- H&M, ring- World Market

I haven't worn this much pink since probably 6th grade

I used to wear ssoooo much pink.

back then I was totally into p!nk (the singer) as well (is that how she spells her name?)

Mizzunderstood (is that the album is spelled?) was my JAM!

now, not so much.

actually, don't get me started.

the only song by her I can somewhat tolerate is the one with Nate Ruess

because, who doesn't love Fun! and I loved The Format first (anyone? anyone?!)

so anyway, I found myself wearing this very pink outfit the other day

I even put pink lipstick on at one point. 

it was pretty fun.

these outfits are borderline too dark (apologies for the slight blur).

loving my new $7 gap t-shirt

these flats, always,

and this skirt for Spring (view for fall, here)

exciting things of today:

pretty sure I went to my last chapel ever

also, I'm seriously looking at some cars and 

man oh man it is making me excited.

that's all!

end-of-semester slump

Hampton Court Palace, 2007

hello everyone!

so lately i haven't been feeling like myself

upon further diagnosis i have decided I'm in an "end-of-semester slump"

symptoms include those similar to a cold (or maybe i have this in conjunction with a cold)

along with anxiety about the future

and not being able to get anything done (including, blogging).

i'm definitely not complaining, 

but i want to be sure and include that my life is not all fun and outfit posts!

i've been feeling weird, and unproductive,

which kills me.

additionally, i feel like i have lots to figure out, mostly money stuff as i transition into real life,

getting a car,

paying more in rent, etc. 

BUT after a long session with my journal, talking to my mom, visiting a Nissan dealership

i'm pleased to say i'm feeling a lot better, and a lot more like ME. 

here's what's going on today:

i rode my bike to school, which is great for fulfilling my new year's resolution

but also leaves me with messy hair and a sweaty face.

i have "loan counseling" which sounds scary

then a little pres for my recruiting job,

meeting with my boss Lara,

and tonight instead of working I'm going to see Andrew McMahon in concert

(if that sounds unfamiliar, see Something Corporate and Jack's Mannequin)! 

i just got some free coffee, blonde with a couple shots of hazelnut

and in order to be productive i would like to: work on my legal extra credit

and write a reflection paper for Youth Ministry.

OH! and a big hooray, i finally got Spotfiy back on my computer 

(anyone else having trouble with Spotify on an old Mac?)

so now I can listen to allll the music I've been missing for weeks

uhh, JB Believe, here I come

(on that note, PLEASE read this article, entitled "30 Glorious Justin Bieber Quotes")

regularly scheduled programming will continue tomorrow. have a spectacular day! 

April flannels bring...

shirt- rescued via Goodwill, dress- Forever 21, boots- Nashville Flea Market

Happy Friday friends!

I'm trying to knock productivity out of the park today, 

and of course my list includes blogging!

It's crazy how close I am to school being done,

especially after finishing an onslaught of presentations, papers, and tests! 

More exciting news: I am transiting into my SPRING wardrobe

and suddenly I feel very excited to get dressed again!

Forget shopping, all I need is a new season to feel inspired.

I loved every part of this outfit.

It combines some of my favorite things:

wearing a shirt over a dress,

my cowboy boots (I have been wearing to DEATH. Such a great find!)

and this dress, that I wear with anything and everything (here, and here)

Pattern mixing is somewhat old news but still adorable, and I think I followed the main principal here:

match your colors if you're mixing your patterns. 

Also I was jazzed this day because my middle-parted growing out bangs were being kind.

I think I could literally wear some variation of this look every day,

and I actually might.

Weekend preview: 

working a shift all three days,

seeing a couple friends,

and cheering Hunter on as he takes his Fundamentals of Engineering exam 

(send him a thought if you can, it's EIGHT grueling hours!)

Hope you all have a happy and safe weekend,

enjoy this Spring sunshine!