Sunday, December 31, 2017

7/8 + 2017

To be honest, I don't think I can adequately describe this year or semester. 
Both have been..well, a lot. 

At times, it felt like the news had nothing else to report besides another shooting, natural disaster or even more death
I wanted to ask why there was so much evil in this world and why can't we do anything to stop it 
But then I remembered there is light, pushing its way out of the darkness..
And there have been good moments, even if it felt like I had to fight for them sometimes.

This year, I:
finished my junior year of college
landed a summer internship
fell (even more) in love with Broadway
gained confidence in myself
started my senior year of college
read more books than I could count 
became more intentional about living away from screens 
traveled to places I'd never been before
and fell in love with the city that never sleeps. 

It's been 3 years since I wrote this post about finishing my first semester of college and now I'm about to start my last. WOW. This year's been very different with highs and lows, but that's life, I guess. I am very excited to welcome 2018 with open arms and enjoy each day. 

Graduation will be here before I know it, so I'm going to try and enjoy every single moment over the next 4 months. I want to be present for this last semester of my college career. I can't wait to see what the future holds, even though there is so much uncertainty. Before I know it, I'll be living a totally different life, and it's scary. I have no idea where I'll be or what I'll be doing, but I know it's going to be okay.

To end this year, I'll leave you with a quote from my favorite musical, Dear Evan Hansen. 
Because today at least you're you, and that's enough.
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Sunday, January 1, 2017

2016



Yay! New year - new list(s).
I can't wait to start using this book/journal!

Like the quote from A Tale Of Two Cities says, "It was the best of times. It was the worst of times."

2016 - what a year.

Thankfully, the good has (almost) always outweighed the bad.

I spent more time offline - and more time IRL with those whom I have meaningful relationships.
I fell in love with musicals (specifically, Hamilton).
I finished my sophomore year of college.
I was captivated by the Summer Olympics held in Rio this year.
I started volunteering at a local non-profit, which opened my eyes in a whole new way.
I cheered on my favorite football team(s), the presidential candidate I hoped to win, and those on my college journey.
I realized how much I truly love to travel. Wanderlust is real!
I finished my favorite semester of college (this past fall).
I traveled to new + old places with friends and family alike.
I learned how to maintain balance with my schoolwork and social life.
I learned to appreciate and understand the food I eat, and why an exercise routine is important.
I started cooking/baking again, and made time for things that make me happy, like reading books.

The bonds with my family and friends have been strengthened more than I ever thought possible.
I learned how to appreciate every single moment and take each day as it comes. 

I am thankful for all I've learned, and even more grateful for realizing that the best things aren't things - they're people, places, and memories.

I've loved and cried and laughed and had my heart broken more times than I can count.

From spending time with those less fortunate for weeks on end to filling my brain with new and exciting information in my classes, this year has been one for the books.

My hands have been covered in flour.
I've filled my phone with photos.
And my heart has never been so full.
I lived this year. Really, truly lived.

It's amazing to see what all one can accomplish if he/she steps away from the screens that seem to captivate our every waking moment.
I stopped wishing, and started doing.

There are so many other wonderful things that happened this year with a few not so great mixed in, but all in all, this year has been amazing.

Thank you 2016.
I'm ready to welcome 2017 with open arms.
Here's to the new year!

P.S. Also, check out this list and another here. I think they're pretty awesome!
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Friday, December 30, 2016

Netflix And Chill

Hi! I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas + were able to spend time with loved ones.
I loved spending time at home with family while having a relaxing holiday. 
We opened presents, made a special Christmas breakfast, and spent the day enjoying each other's company. Even though I love this season and everything that it has to offer, sometimes I need time to rest and recuperate. 
My solution is to put on a pair of pajamas and watch Netflix. 


Recently, Adore Me, a New York based brand reached out to me asking if I would like to write a post about my favorite "night in". I jumped at the chance to browse their website looking for the perfect "night in" outfit. This company offers various styles and options of intimates, lingerie, and lounge wear perfect for a night at home. I found many pieces that I'd love to wear, including the Matilda, the Nikaletta, and the Shirra. The Matilda is such a classic and chic ensemble. My roommate and I both want a matching set! The Nikaletta would be considered casual pajamas, but perfect for the dorm. I love that the tank top is paired with long joggers. Though I do not really have a need for the Shirra, I like how soft it looks and the colors of the robe. This would be wonderful to put on after a shower on cold winter mornings or perfect for wearing while reading a book late at night.

A good night in isn't complete without snacks!
My favorites include Boom Chicka Pop Kettlecorn and leftover holiday cookies. I also enjoy drinking hot cocoa. Isn't this mug adorable? A good friend of mine gifted it to me last Christmas.

Anyone have a good show they'd recommend?
I always enjoy watching Friends. That show never fails to make me laugh.
I also love that Netflix is doing quite a few revivals of television shows. 
I watched the Gilmore Girls revival, and I have to say I loved it. The Palladinos did a great job taking viewers back to Stars Hollow where you feel like you're back in the world as much as the characters are and are reliving it for yourself. I always enjoyed watching Full House growing up, and with Season 2 of Fuller House debuting earlier this month, I love the direction and story line they took characters in - both old and new.

This post was inspired by Adore Me. I did not receive any compensation to write this post. Also, check them out on Pinterest here!

Have a great weekend!
Check back in Sunday for a recap of 2016!
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Friday, December 16, 2016

Friday Favorites

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AHHH! It's December, and I'm finally home! 
I'm done with finals, and I can finally focus on Christmas :)
I've never anticipated the holiday season more than I have this year.
Let the baking, decorating, and hanging out with family + friends begin!


Bake holiday treats + give them away to friends/neighbors.
Decorate your house and tree with pretty decorations.
Go walk/ride around your town/city + look at all the Christmas lights.
Sing along with your favorite Christmas songs.
Wrap gifts with your favorite wrapping paper + add a pretty bow.

Have a great holiday weekend!
P.S. We are in single digits, people! 9 DAYS
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Friday, October 14, 2016

Friday Favorites


OHMYGOSH. Long time, no blog post!
Does anyone feel like this year's gone by so fast?!
Fall's here, and October's already halfway over! Crazy!
After almost two months of no blog posts, I'm back with Friday Favorites + a condensed recap of my junior year (so far!). Guys, this year has been great. I couldn't be more happy with life. My schedule's packed and I have tons of work, but I also have more photos on my phone than I know what to do with, and memories I wouldn't trade for anything. I know I haven't blogged in forever, but it's honestly been the best choice I've made this school year. Freshman year and even last year, I felt like I needed to blog, like I needed to have some kind of hobby/extracurricular activity besides schoolwork, but this year has been so freeing for me. I'm much happier, and I think it's because I'm not blogging. I applaud the people who go to school or work and blog, but I don't think I could ever do that and be truly happy. I'm stressed as it is worrying about my course load and searching for internships. I'm so excited about the future and what's to come, but I know for sure I do not want to document my life for the world to see. I've always been more of a private person, so of course, blogging was stepping a little outside of my comfort zone in the first place, but looking back, I'm really glad I blogged for a short time. It's my more public version of keeping a diary, but I'm grateful. I've loved sharing life with you guys and trying things I probably wouldn't have had it not been for blogging. I'm not saying goodbye to blogging forever, and I might pop in every now and then, but I'm sticking with my decision to not (regularly) blog :)
If you ever want to chat, you're always free to email me!


Have a great weekend!
(P.S. This isn't gonna be a weekly thing. I'm on Fall Break, so I thought I would write a post for fun! Also, don't forget to vote on November 8th! This is such an important election!)
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