Slippin' Back into REALITY

Spring Break mode has ALMOST offically worn off. I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing. I would love to still be able to relax, not have to worry about school work, but I knew that wouldn't last forever - unfortunately. On the flip side though - I've been freakishly productive the first two days back. I know - RIDICULOUS!! It's unbelievable - I thought I'd have no motivation whatsoever in jumping back into school-mode, but clearly that wasn't the case. I just hope that lasts throughout the week because I still have a lot to get done.

Tonight I started reading the book "Heaven is for Real." Anyone read it? I can already tell it's going to be good - it'll be a quick read for sure. Hopefully, I can get it all read this week.

GROSS!!! I can't stand this 'welcome back to school' weather. It's been rainy and cold here which makes it hard to get out of the apartment and go to class. BUT...this weekend it's supposed to be gorgeous!!! I can't wait - I might hit up the baseball game Saturday afternoon :) Nothing I love more than baseball season!!haha

Okay wow, this post is so choppy and random, but nothing too much to post about these first few days back. Hope everyone's having a great start to your week!! :)

Night <3

OH MY GOSH!!!!!

Ahhhhhh I can't believe my Hokies just pulled off that win tonight!! If anyone watched it, you have to agree with me the last 5 seconds of the game were ridiculous!! LOVED it!! (even though the rest of the game was awful) Oh and by the way I'm now even more in love with Eric Green!haha!! Bring on the NCAA Tournament.
..see ya NIT :)
I'm sad I couldn't be there in person tonight, but I was there cheerin' 'em on last night with my mom! Here are some pics from the first round!!

GO HOKIES!!! <3




pregame huddle :)







BUT!!!! on a much more important note...tonight my heart goes out to the people of Japan. I just found out about the earthquake this afternoon & it's seriously unbelievable the coverage on the news. It makes me so sad. All we can do is pray for the country and its people. I'm hoping to hear of some relief effort I can donate things to - that's the least I can do. Please pray!! <3

Some pics from this weekend!

I didn't take nearly enough pictures this weekend - but I here's a few of my gifts I got. Jenn took more while we were out with her camera! I just took some of my presents! hah..nothing much but here they are...


all of us that went out minus brad. such a GREAT time with these girls :)






one of my first drinks...a blue motorcycle :)

AWESOME birthday weekend would be an understatement!

Is this seriously real life??
I have had THE best birthday weekend someone could ask for! I definitely will have tons of memories to look back on from this weekend and be reminded that I have the most amazing family & friends in the world. They are all what made this weekend so incredible.

Yesterday, I spent the day with my parents & my mom made a delicious birthday dinner for us and my aunt. Then we got to enjoy some yummy ice cream cake for dessert!! :)

AFter dinner, I got ready and then headed out with Jenn, Jess, Katie, and Lyndsey. We went to El Toreo for drinks before heading downtown and met up with their friend Brad too. We all had a fun time - I even got whipped cream in my face at El Toreo for being the birthday girl. I got a little mad at first just because I thought it'd messed up my makeup, but it ended up being fine!! Plus, I don't think I could've stayed mad long anyways - wasn't going to let anything ruin our night! :) We headed downtown to 202 when everyone was done eating. SO much fun!! Great music & such a fun atmosphere. I'm definitely looking forward to more times going downtown now! I'd definitely consider my birthday night a success!! - Thanks to my best friends!! :)

Then, today I went down to my grandparent's for a birthday lunch. It was so good to see everyone - my family's definitely one-of-a-kind :) My grandma made a great meal as always. We stayed and visited for a few hours then headed back home for the evening.

But, I guess this weekend has to come to an end sometime. Tomorrow I get to sleep in and it's going to be so nice! Who knows what I'll get into on my first day off - don't have any big plans at all. I guess I'll get off of here and try to get some much needed sleep :) I hope EVERYONE had an amazing weekend!!

And again, I just want to say THANK YOUUUUUUU to Jenn, Jess, and Katie for an amazing 21st birthday!! Ya'll are the absolute best and I wouldn't have wanted to spend it with anyone else!! :)

Goodnight <3

Oh and P.S. - I just wanted to give a shout out to my new followers!!! Thanks for following me!! :)

21 Tomorrow?? Really???

Yea, I can't believe I'll seriously be 21 years old tomorrow. Obviously I'm so excited, but kinda scared at the same time. Is that weird? I mean I feel like 21 is the age everyone can't wait to get to - so ready to kiss the "kid" years goodbye and say "hello" to adulthood. I mean that's what I think. I feel like when you hit 21, you'll never be considered a kid anymore - everyone will forever think of you - and expect you to be - an adult. Was that ever scary to imagine for anyone else? Or just me? It may sound childish, but I feel like starting tomorrow, everything will seem different. And I don't know why I think that. It's so weird because, like I said, I'm so excited at the same time. But, I do think of it as another major milestone in my life. And I'm so ready to see what God has planned for me. Because up until now, I have been beyond blessed and I know His plan for me is just getting started :)

My friends and family have already made my birthday weekend amazing - one of my best friends at school got me a super cute wine class decorated with birthday artwork and my roommate got me Season 2 of Criminal Minds!! Then when I got home this afternoon I walked into a maze of 21 balloons my mom had picked up and some beautiful flowers! She's the BEST!! I'm so glad I get to spend time with her and my dad this week.

BUT anyways, besides my birthday, tomorrow officially starts my one-week Spring Break!! It is going to be SOOOOOOO nice to have 7 full days off to relax and spend time at home with my family (and kitty!!). Granted I'll have to work on a project for one of my classes - but it shouldn't be too bad. I'm going out tomorrow for my birthday (which is going to be AMAZING!!), visit family, and maybe hit up the ACC basketball tournament in Greensboro. It's going to be great. What is everyone else doing for their break if ya'll have one??

Well I know this was a short one given it's been about three weeks, but I'm going to get off here and maybe finish unpacking. HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE!!!

Goodnight <3

Oh and p.s. - How do you all like my new design?? Compliments of Jenn :) I think she did an awesome job!!