THEN YOU SHOULD!!
There isn't much I can say other than that. The books are incredible and the movie comes out in March. Go get a copy of it today.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Sunday, December 25, 2011
merry christmas
From my family to yours, I wish all of you a
very merry christmas and a happy new year!
Friday, December 23, 2011
for my special day
One of the perks of being an avid Pinterest user is the multiple vacation spots I can drool over as I post to my 'Future Vacations' board, hoping to one day visit the multitude of locations I have mapped out over the last few months.
One particular location I am dying to visit is the beautiful Bora Bora, specifically the Four Seasons Resort and Hotel there.
Couples can rent out individual villas on this island paradise, and have a luxury vacation home just for them. Seriously, how cool would that be? I'm thinking honeymoon.... ;)
If you want to scope out just how awesome these villas are check out the Four Seasons website for a full photo and video tour of the properties.
http://www.preview.fourseasons.com/borabora/photo_and_video/
http://pinterest.com/pin/156992736980002901/
Happy pinning!!
One particular location I am dying to visit is the beautiful Bora Bora, specifically the Four Seasons Resort and Hotel there.
Couples can rent out individual villas on this island paradise, and have a luxury vacation home just for them. Seriously, how cool would that be? I'm thinking honeymoon.... ;)
If you want to scope out just how awesome these villas are check out the Four Seasons website for a full photo and video tour of the properties.
http://www.preview.fourseasons.com/borabora/photo_and_video/
http://pinterest.com/pin/156992736980002901/
Happy pinning!!
Thursday, December 22, 2011
i'm dreaming of michael kors
My Christmas list this year was decidedly specific - I knew exactly what I wanted. The only downside to that is I also know exactly what I'm getting for Christmas, down to the very last present. But, I'm okay with that, because one of my presents is a brand spankin new Michael Kors watch.
(mine's the rose gold second from the left on the second row)
I was scrolling through Pinterest one day and stumbled upon these beauties. For the modern sorority girl, a big-faced watch in a pretty color is on par with monogrammed necklaces and Lilly Pulitzer planners. I have always been a fan of rose gold, so of course that's the one I was drawn to.
They have a great fit, they look fantastic, and if you're on a budget, there are tons of look-a-likes floating around the shopping universe (both online and in stores). My mom got one for herself from Macy's that looks very similar to the one I'm getting for Christmas.
Enjoy, and happy pinning!
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
the very first Pin of the Day!
As the girlfriend of a self-proclaimed car 'fanatic,' I have learned far more than I care to admit about sports cars and super cars in the last eight months. I know more than most women, and, I would dare to argue, more than a lot of men. But I won't bore you with those details.
Like my boyfriend, I have a hobby of my own. Most of you probably know it as Pinterest. Now, I know what you're thinking...how sad is it that I spend a lot of time on Pinterest? I'll admit, I spend a great deal more time than I mean to. But for me, it's almost like a magazine. It's the new Ladies Home Journal for the modern day teenager/woman. I've learned tricks of the kitchen, new recipes, different types of new crafts, planned the decor for my future house, and of course, planned out my wedding.
However, there are so many women out there who don't know what Pinterest is or don't have time to scroll through the pages, looking for new ideas and creations. So, I thought I might do a 'Pin of the Day' of sorts. I'd keep posting my thought processes on here for whoever would choose to read them, but in addition, I'd have a post every day with my favorite pin off of Pinterest.
My very first 'Pin of the Day' is from one of my craft 'boards'. I discovered crayon art a few months ago, and attempted to replicate the green one of these beautiful pieces below. Needless to say, I was an amateur and it wasn't as pretty as I thought it'd be. But, I've been experimenting and I think I'm ready to try my hand at it again.
So - if you haven't checked out Pinterest please go do so. And keep your eyes out for the next 'Pin of the Day'!
http://pinterest.com/pin/156992736979986956/
Like my boyfriend, I have a hobby of my own. Most of you probably know it as Pinterest. Now, I know what you're thinking...how sad is it that I spend a lot of time on Pinterest? I'll admit, I spend a great deal more time than I mean to. But for me, it's almost like a magazine. It's the new Ladies Home Journal for the modern day teenager/woman. I've learned tricks of the kitchen, new recipes, different types of new crafts, planned the decor for my future house, and of course, planned out my wedding.
However, there are so many women out there who don't know what Pinterest is or don't have time to scroll through the pages, looking for new ideas and creations. So, I thought I might do a 'Pin of the Day' of sorts. I'd keep posting my thought processes on here for whoever would choose to read them, but in addition, I'd have a post every day with my favorite pin off of Pinterest.
My very first 'Pin of the Day' is from one of my craft 'boards'. I discovered crayon art a few months ago, and attempted to replicate the green one of these beautiful pieces below. Needless to say, I was an amateur and it wasn't as pretty as I thought it'd be. But, I've been experimenting and I think I'm ready to try my hand at it again.
So - if you haven't checked out Pinterest please go do so. And keep your eyes out for the next 'Pin of the Day'!
http://pinterest.com/pin/156992736979986956/
Monday, December 19, 2011
Note to Self
As I near my 20th birthday (and the inevitable change of the name of this blog), I've been reflecting on my years as a teenager. Recently I read a friend's blog which included a letter to her 13-year-old self. It's something I found fascinating to read and I thought I might try the same:
Dear 13-year-old me,
Welcome to teenagerdom. It is a magical world that is vastly unrelated to what is shown on television and in movies. At least, that's what you'll experience. Now, don't freak out - it's actually a good thing and will pay off in the long run. Keep your chin up until age 15 - tall girls have to grow out of the gangly skinny awkwardness, and I promise it will be worth it when you're walking down a high fashion runway at age 16 (and then not so when you gain ten pounds and your representation drops you - but that will work itself out as well). Don't freak out when you don't make the best grades from 13 - 15 either - when you leave the hell that is private school you'll be making a solid 4.0, all the way through 19/college. You won't be the object of every boy's affection, but that's okay. Boys are intimidated by tall women - you're looking for a man that can handle you and still be comfortable with himself. They're slim pickings, but I promise they're out there.
When you're 17 you'll be cheated on by a worm of a boy that doesn't deserve even your slightest notion of attention - be sad about it, and then move on. Don't obsess about it your junior year....it won't fix anything and you'll just end up angry. When you are 16 you'll meet a nice boy who you'll be friends with until you're 18. You'll date him for ten months, and then you'll understand that he's not right for you at all and break it off. If you could realize it sooner, you would do yourself a favor. He'll say some awfully nasty things that will break your heart, and eventually he'll rot the friendship you once had from the inside out. Sounds awful, right? But don't fret. You haven't heard the good things yet.
When you're 14 you'll win the school spelling bee, and rekindle your love for writing. And when you're 17, you'll publish your first novel. At 19, it will be available on both Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble. When you're 16 you'll set the public library record for most books read in a period - in this case a summer, and you'll set it at 421. Beat that. Ages 17 - 19 you'll be the envy of your friends - your gangly awkward body will finally fill out into beautiful well placed curves that will leave your friends wishing they had your body. At 17, you'll be getting into the swing of your junior year, and you'll meet your best friend in the whole world. You won't know it of course - the two of you won't become close until right before you'll graduate. But you'll stay friends the rest of your lives. She's your future maid of honor, and you hers. At 19, you'll meet the boy of your dreams, who might actually become the man you spend the rest of your life with. But hey, please get into your twenties before that happens.
You won't be the crazy party-er in high school like it shows in the movies and on Gossip Girl. Hell, you won't have even had a sip of alcohol (aside from family parties, holidays, etc) before you get to college. But you'll establish morals that are hard to beat. You'll put a great head on your shoulders. You'll care more about your friends and the people closest to you than they could possibly imagine, and your loyalty to them will earn you major points. You'll have the opportunity to be a member of the greatest sorority ever created, and you'll shine in leadership roles there.
So, if ever there were a time to give advice, mine would be this: don't change a thing. Your teenage years will be one hell of a ride, but by the time you get to the last few months, you won't regret it. What didn't kill you made your stronger (that's your future motto by the way), and the good things can only get better.
Best wishes (and good luck handling puberty),
Your-soon-to-be-very-old older self
Dear 13-year-old me,
Welcome to teenagerdom. It is a magical world that is vastly unrelated to what is shown on television and in movies. At least, that's what you'll experience. Now, don't freak out - it's actually a good thing and will pay off in the long run. Keep your chin up until age 15 - tall girls have to grow out of the gangly skinny awkwardness, and I promise it will be worth it when you're walking down a high fashion runway at age 16 (and then not so when you gain ten pounds and your representation drops you - but that will work itself out as well). Don't freak out when you don't make the best grades from 13 - 15 either - when you leave the hell that is private school you'll be making a solid 4.0, all the way through 19/college. You won't be the object of every boy's affection, but that's okay. Boys are intimidated by tall women - you're looking for a man that can handle you and still be comfortable with himself. They're slim pickings, but I promise they're out there.
When you're 17 you'll be cheated on by a worm of a boy that doesn't deserve even your slightest notion of attention - be sad about it, and then move on. Don't obsess about it your junior year....it won't fix anything and you'll just end up angry. When you are 16 you'll meet a nice boy who you'll be friends with until you're 18. You'll date him for ten months, and then you'll understand that he's not right for you at all and break it off. If you could realize it sooner, you would do yourself a favor. He'll say some awfully nasty things that will break your heart, and eventually he'll rot the friendship you once had from the inside out. Sounds awful, right? But don't fret. You haven't heard the good things yet.
When you're 14 you'll win the school spelling bee, and rekindle your love for writing. And when you're 17, you'll publish your first novel. At 19, it will be available on both Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble. When you're 16 you'll set the public library record for most books read in a period - in this case a summer, and you'll set it at 421. Beat that. Ages 17 - 19 you'll be the envy of your friends - your gangly awkward body will finally fill out into beautiful well placed curves that will leave your friends wishing they had your body. At 17, you'll be getting into the swing of your junior year, and you'll meet your best friend in the whole world. You won't know it of course - the two of you won't become close until right before you'll graduate. But you'll stay friends the rest of your lives. She's your future maid of honor, and you hers. At 19, you'll meet the boy of your dreams, who might actually become the man you spend the rest of your life with. But hey, please get into your twenties before that happens.
You won't be the crazy party-er in high school like it shows in the movies and on Gossip Girl. Hell, you won't have even had a sip of alcohol (aside from family parties, holidays, etc) before you get to college. But you'll establish morals that are hard to beat. You'll put a great head on your shoulders. You'll care more about your friends and the people closest to you than they could possibly imagine, and your loyalty to them will earn you major points. You'll have the opportunity to be a member of the greatest sorority ever created, and you'll shine in leadership roles there.
So, if ever there were a time to give advice, mine would be this: don't change a thing. Your teenage years will be one hell of a ride, but by the time you get to the last few months, you won't regret it. What didn't kill you made your stronger (that's your future motto by the way), and the good things can only get better.
Best wishes (and good luck handling puberty),
Your-soon-to-be-very-old older self
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