Feels great to be back! :)

Happy Holidays my beautiful blogging friends! 

Have you missed me? Because I have missed you all so, so much.

I know there are no excuses for why I have not been blogging

BUT....

Let me start off by saying hallelujah my hardest semester of my undergraduate career is over...and boy I am sooooo glad!

With that being said let me just catch you up on the last few months of my life :)

I had the most marvelous Thanksgiving and Christmas.

 Here are a few pictures from our Thanksgiving photo shoot

I was super excited to be around my friends and family

Thanksgiving was such a blast but there is nothing like Christmas.
I enjoy listening to the music, surrounding myself with the people that I love, and of course doing what I do best, shopping for holiday gifts.  

With that being said it is no surprise that I have been diagnosed with a bad case of the post holiday blues. I cannot seem to shake it off but I suppose that I will just have to start the count down until Christmas and I meet again.

So what else is new? Well...

I have been drinking nothing but sparkling white grape juice this holiday season.

I am still addicted to collecting and using bobby pins

I have moved into a new apartment with the best roommates ever

I am still dating my goofball of a boyfriend and the love of my life Bryce :)

Hmm... OH and did I mention that I have

 recently added a new obsession?

Lipstick!

So let explain...

I normally do not like to add color to my lips because I have always thought it looked somewhat awkward on me, but recently I decided to give it a shot... I started off with a bolder color that I discovered over my Christmas break called Orange 7 by Bobbi Brown

(I decided to apply it super light to ease myself into its boldness)

What do you think? Pictured also is my mom with her own new obsession, her nook!

Ironically, over the past few months I have accumulated yet another lip obsession...

This time we are talking Chapstick.

 Not just any lip balm, more like one in particular... 

Evolution Of Smooth-EOS  

They not only hydrate my lips, but also come in the most unique packaging.

Bryce fed into my growing egg-shapped addiction for Christmas when he purchased my missing flavors.

Honeysuckle honeydew, medicated tangerine, and strawberry sorbet.

He even thought of a cleaver way to package them...

Anyways, enough of my blabbering.

What can I say, I am just so excited to be posting again :)

More to come soon, pinky promise!

Until next time,

Meg

Oh the things I do...

to entertain myself during a hurricane!

 giggling is encouraged :)

More videos and updates to come

Until next time,

-Meg

Dearest Irene,

Bring it on.

With all of the scary attention hurricane Irene is stirring,

I couldn't be more excited... isn't that just sick?

Be safe all of my east coast buddies :)

Until next time,

-Meg

News flash...I am getting old!

Let me start off by saying that

this summer has been filled with a whirlwind of emotions!

I honestly cannot believe that summer has flown by as quickly as it has and to be completely blunt and 100% honest I am scared and anxious to find out what my future holds once my summer comes to a end... yikes! So many important events are taking place in my life during such a short period of time leaving me with mixed emotions all over. 

Now let me explain...

I have a little less then a month to complete the test that holds my dreams, I am starting my application process for medical school, my little brother is starting high school.. WHAT???.. and I am entering my senior year in college. I still cannot get my mind to grasp all of these drastic changes but right now I am just taking it all in slowly leaving me with a bitter sweet state of mind. Lets talk career path.. now that my MCAT is scheduled for September 8th my days are starting to become more productive. I am on a strict study plan which will hopefully work as a tool to help me accomplish my dreams of going into medical school. The application process is going to be a bit crazy but nothing that I cannot handle :). I am beyond excited about taking the next steps into my dream career and can only hope that everything works out as planned! 

oh and also... when did I become old?

Seriously, I understand that the age of 21 is still considered a baby to some, but I just cannot get over that my little brother is entering the same high school that I once attended. Just today I took him to freshman orientation and could not help but feel a bit ancient since it has been almost 4 years since I roamed the halls of Athens Drive. I couldn't help but contact some old friends since the atmosphere brought back so many priceless memories. But anyways..I will try my hardest not to get all sentimental. 

 Good ol' Athens Drive High School

Oh and did I mention that Ryan (my brother) is playing football for the Jaguars and I cannot wait to go to all of his games and cheer him on just like I did back in my ol' Athens cheerleading days.. ahhh I just can't believe it.

Well my blogging loves, there are so many changes to come...

and I promise to document the journey.

So sit back, relax and please enjoy the ride with me. 

Senior status here I come! I am thrilled to be welcoming my last year as an undergraduate student with open arms and a clear mind.

Until next time,

-Meg

Mission strawberry picking....

Success! 

Don't they just look so juicy and ripe?

And let me tell you my loves... they are absolutely delicious!

I was so excited about doing something out of the ordinary this weekend and even with the thunderstorm we were still able to have some good ol' family time, which is something that I can't get enough of! Here are a few shots of our strawberry picking experience... 

P.S The little speck to the far right below is me waving :)

Notice the thunderstorm overhead... also notice us hard at work

 determined to fill our buckets before the rain falls!

 My sister and I showing off the goods! 

 The clouds kept getting darker and darker...

 ...so we decided to call it a day 

and went home to make these yummy creations.

Overall I had an amazing Saturday...

and cannot wait to share what this week has in store for me.

Until next time my loves,

-Meg

P.S Bryce even managed to get a video of the 

strawberry picking fun :) enjoy!

Long time, no blog!

Behold ladies and gents the sole reason

 of why blogging has not been in my life recently.

The MCAT...is coming soon.

        This single test not only holds the key to my future perfect future, but will also be the most challenging and intimidating test that I will ever encounter in my lifetime. Am I ready for it? I ask myself that question ever day hoping that one of these days I will get the confidence to say yes. August 5th is the big day. Needless to say, that these past few months have consisted of biology, chemistry (both general and organic), physics, and verbal reasoning review to help me ace the test that can change my life forever.

AHH so off of my soapbox and on to the juicy stuff...

         Lets talk life. I am happy  thrilled to report that I am now enjoying academic freedom on my summer vacation last college summer, but like I mentioned before... the feeling of summer is bittersweet due to all of the studying that comes along with the big test. Saying goodbye to Wilmington was harder then I expected. I never thought that saying my goodbyes to an empty room would make me so emotional, but I will say that it is just so nice to be home enjoying time with my family and lovely boyfriend. In fact, today we are all going strawberry picking, something I have never done before and I  seriously cannot wait!  

More posts and summer pictures to come soon my dears,

It feels great to be back!

Until next time,

-Meg

Tangled up in April

Happy April everyone! This month not only brings countless Wilmington beach trips, beautiful sunshine and the appearance of sun dresses... but also brings the end of my junior year of undergraduate school.. which is such a scary, scary thought.

But besides that fact...

          I have an obsession that has basically been taking up all of my free time...its not new persay, but something that I want to engulf myself with all of the time. Remember this post? Well, this weekend my hunny picked up this wonderful movie and I have been watching it ever since. It has got to be, in my opinion the best disney movie since the oldies like Aladdin and The Little Mermaid. Here is a my favorite song of the movie... I think I have watched it over 5 times in the last 48 hours. I am obsessed.

Hope this has brought back the nostalgic and magical feeling of disney.

Happy Wednesday my loves, only two more days until the weekend!

Until next time,

Meg

Peas and Carrots

This past summer was the first time I ever...

experienced the classic movie Forrest Gump. Bryce was always saying that we "were like peas and carrots" and I never knew how to respond to that comment... so I  took it upon myself and watched it! Now I understand and couldn't agree more.

We do go perfectly together like peas and carrots

 So thankful to have such a positive,

 charming, goofy, and inspirational best friend in my life.

 I am truly blessed Mr. Kain to call you my boyfriend.

Thank you for all of your advice and support you give to me on a daily basis... and not to mention all of the smiles that you bring to my face! Ahhhhh to be in love :)

Until next time my bloggies,

-Meg 

Hold me closer...

Tiny dancer kind of day, enjoy :)

  
Hopefully this song has put you in the right mood to start off whats going to be a GREAT week! I can't wait to get out and enjoy this beautiful weather. Weekend/spring break recap coming soon :) Happy Tuesday my loves.
Until next time,
-Meg

Cooties Awareness

Never have I ever laughed so hard over a youtube video!

 Ah cooties.... brings back so many memories.

Enjoy my loves, laugh away. 

                  

       I hope this brought a smile to your face! As for me my blogging babies, I am off to a lovely beach house in Myrtle Beach to end my amazing spring break. I will be sure to take plenty of pictures!!

Until next time,

-Meg

Honorary Wolfpacker

So don't get me wrong... I will always be a Seahawk until the day I die...BUT, today I would like to think of myself as a temporary member of the Wolfpack. 

Let me explain, since I am on spring break I thought that it would be fun to walk around a much larger campus and see what its like to belong to a different University... plus it just so happens that the boyfriend attends NC State University in Raleigh. So far, it has been fun walking around holding hands and enjoying the nice weather, but I have to be honest... I do not have slightest idea where anything is... the University is way larger then what I am used to! Regardless of its overwhelming size, NC State is such a unique and beautiful University with such an awesome amount of school spirit! Everyone supports the pack by their red, black and white attire but let me just say that I was tempted to sport my teal proudly.  Even though it is fun to pretend that I belong to NC State, there is only one University that is the keeper of my heart and that University is UNCW :). 

I am proud to say that I am and always will be a Seahawk girl!

Until next time,

-Meg

Wall of inspiration!

While surfing the web I came across this amazing place...

It is an abandoned building with a blackboard mounted on one side.

On this blackboard there are series of blanks for people to fill in...

what they want to accomplish before they die.

I think its such an awesome idea and such a moving sight to see

So my question to you all is...

What would your blank say?

It is hard to decide on just one, but I think mine would have to say "to make my mark on this world :)" ...smiley face included.  Anyways my blogging companions, I am off to enjoy the rest of this beautiful day!

Until next time,

-Meg

Saturday theme song

Heres a song that is perfect for today :)
Wishing you all a relaxing weekend, enjoy!

                         

Until next time,

-Meg

Rain or shine

Hallelujah we have made it to Thursday my little love bugs.

That means that tomorrow is the only day separating me from a week or pure enjoyment, AH! Anyways, lets talk weather conditions...Wilmington today is experiancing one of those yucky, humid, stay in bed kind of days...that would normally get me down, but to be honest I am completely excited!

Why do you ask?

Well, today is a great opportunity to give into my crafty side, which I sometimes forget about with everything going on with school and work. I have recently accumulated a new obsession... and I cannot wait to share it. So here it is...

"P.S. I made this" is a book that I just had to get my hands on...

trust me, I am not the reading type but this book is awesome!

I found out about it a few weeks ago and am obsessed with how easy and stylish the items are to make. Here are two examples from the book that I am going to make/attempt today :)

Hooked? If so make sure to click here!

Rain or shine, nothings going to get me down today :)

Happy crafting everyone.

Until next time,

-Meg

Take a smile

Well ladies and gents the week is halfway over...

and I don't know about you all, but I am in desperate need of a break from everything school related! I can't help but dream of a break filled with countless cocktails, the feeling of sweet sunshine on my skin, and of course the company of love ones to enjoy these dreams with! Ahhh... and with spring break starting 

on Friday I couldn't be happier! 

Anyways, I digress... it is time for the weekend recap.

So this past weekend, I was lucky enough to spend time with these pretty girls...

as well as this fine young gentleman :)

Let me explain...

Bryce came to visit me for his spring break, which of course made me smile from ear to ear.  Not to mention, that we went downtown bar hopping Friday night, which is so new and exciting considering that I just turned 21 last month!  Saturday was filled with naps galore, a lengthy trip to the art studio, and to top it all off a great night with newly made friends. Sunday... was well, one of those feel good, no-place-to-be-kind of days that I just can't get enough of. 

Overall it was a beautiful weekend filled with nonstop laughter and smiles :)

Until next time,

-Meg

I carry your heart in mine

With such warm weather, a sweet boy beside me, and no place to be, I can't help but be in the best mood today! 

For todays post I decided to include some sayings that make me smile, enjoy.

           

         

Heres to a relaxing and stress free weekend my loves!

Until next time,

-Meg

Pick me up

Make your own path.

I ran across this picture the other day when I was feeling a little nervous about my life after undergraduate school. I instantly fell in love with its message. 

It is not only true, but very powerful! 

So if your feeling as I did, or need that extra pick me up then I hope this assures you that anything is possible! Plus its Friday :) so it makes today that much better.

Until next time my sweets,

-Meg 

Celebration of Love and legal drinks!

With such beautiful weather in Wilmington...

I cannot help but be in one of those country-loving-feel-good-kind of moods, which hopefully is here to stay for the rest of the season!(This explains the new country additions to my blog playlist...I thought id share the feeling) So I bet the question to address is where have I been? Why do I keep going away? Well let me start off by saying I have been up to so much in the month of February, which happens to be my most favorite month. I mean what is there not to love about a month that is entirely dedicated to well... love! Anyways, I have been staying a busy and productive bee. Painting and ceramics have been engulfing most if not all of my free time but I have been absolutely enjoying it. I am excited to say that I have documented my entire month of festivities through pictures and cannot wait to share. So without further a due....

lets talk Valentines day!

Well, let me start off by saying that I tend to go absolutely nuts over this particular holiday... and this year was no exception! I was very fortunate that my loverboy was able to make it to Wilmington to spend it with me. Needless to say that we had an amazing day just spending some quality time together. I even managed to let my romantic side get the best of me when thinking of valentines day surprises...

Here are a few pictures of the valentines day goodies... 

 I made sure to make a candy bouquet equipped with cute little sayings

 because I just think that they are absolutely adorable!

I used a room with a projector so that I could play a little 

project that I created...

shown here.

Two days after Valentines Day I turned 

THE BIG 2-1!!

 My lovely roommates and boyfriend never seise to amaze me..

 They woke me up right at 12:00am and surprised me with this lovely 21 basket

equipped with two shot glasses, glow sticks, a princess crown, and of

 course legal alcoholic beverages. It was so thoughtful and awesome :)

I also snagged a few birthday smooches from this sweet boy...

 The birthday festivities carried on until the weekend when I got

to celebrate with my wonderful family! 

 I am happy to announce that I am a new pandora bracelet owner

and absolutely loving it. Every family member picked out a charm 

so it makes this gift near and dear to my heart.

 Oh and did I mention that my birthday cake was delicious? 

To make my birthday even more perfect I got to park in the second 

spot in the parking garage... believe me I was super excited! 

Now that I have recapped my entire February experience...

It is time to welcome the month of March with open arms! I cannot help but be excited about the Spring season, which I hope to fill with tennis games, picnics, and sundress attire. Ah I get so giddy just thinking about it... Anyways, Happy Tuesday!

Until next time, 

-Meg