The Accent Challenge

Now that I am back in civilization, I am slowly beginning to fully catch up on everything in blog world, and number one on my agenda was to do the accent challenge. I watched so many videos including Allie's and Amanda's and decided I had to jump on the bandwagon.

So here it is, my addition to the Accent Vlog Challenge. Please excuse my seemingly uninterested demeanor and awkwardness.

Also, thank you YouTube for the incredibly flattering thumbnail!

I've Got a Pocket Full of Sunshine [Award!]

My first REAL LIFE NOMINATION! YAY! Thank you so much to the lovely Amanda over at one of my favorite blogs Peaches in Missouri for the nomination! While on my blogging hiatus, Amanda was one of a few bloggers still on my instagram and its been so much fun watching both of us grow as bloggers!

ANYWAYS lets get to the good stuff! So, here are the rules:
1. Post 11 random facts about yourself
2. Answer 11 questions from the blogger that nominated you
3. Nominate 11 bloggers to receive the award
4. Write your own 11 questions for those bloggers
5. Notify them of their award

Easy enough, right?! And lots of fun!

11 Random Facts About Me:
1. I am obsessed with Harry Potter.
2. I Netflix binge like its my job. (Currently watch Grey's Anatomy. HOW DID I NOT WATCH THIS BEFORE?!?!)
3. I still have my baby blanket.
4. I want to be a camp counselor forever.
5. I hate painting my toes.
6. I'm terrified of birds.
7. I compulsively buy hair products.
8. Tan lines are my favorite part of summer.
9. I am the biggest procrastinator in the world.
10. I LOVE people watching.
11. I got my own business cards. I feel old.

Amanda's Questions:
1. Why did you start blogging?
I started blogging because my dear friend Kailagh started blogging and she absolutely loved it and I decided I wanted in on this super secret society of awesome people.

2. What's your most favorite post you've ever written?

Oh goodness this is a hard one. (I had to look at my archive for this one.) I have two, is that cheating? The first one would be my post about Tinder. Because, well, we all have our opinions about tinder, and I shared mine. My other favorite one is one of the very first blog posts I ever wrote, so it is very dear to my heart and not seen by very many. It's also on a topic very near and dear to my heart, sex. And society and being a woman.  

 

3. Name three places you think everyone should visit if they get the chance.

Lake Superior. Why? Its the largest freshwater lake in the world (by surface area), its the most beautiful place in the whole wide world and I love it.

Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Why? It's awesome and beautiful and naturey and one the most beautiful places in the whole wide world and I love it.

Cody, WY. Why? Because its one of my favorite towns in the whole wide world. Do you like mountains, cowboys (real cowboys with large belt buckles), good beer and good food? go to Cody.

 

4. If you are married (If you aren't married would you) did you write your own vows or stick with traditional ones? 

I'm not married, but I would like to write my own vows. I think that traditional ones are good, but its your wedding and your commitment. I think vows mean a lot more when they are your words and what you personally truly vow and commit to instead of what the Bible commits for you.

 

5. What is your go-to recipe/meal for dinner?

Baked chicken with asparagus and mashed potatoes. Its easy, delicious, kicks ass, and is great with beer or wine.

 

6. What is the most random piece or art, decorative item, or piece of furniture you have in your home?

I am crashing at my parents as of currently between school, camp, and finding a job, but right now, something that I had up at school was a piece of wood that I broke. During staff training at camp, we learn how to break a block of wood in half with our hands. Before we broke the wood, we wrote on it what we wanted to break through. On mine I wrote trust, opening up, self assurance, self confidence and love. So now, I have two halves of a piece of wood and I keep it on my desk wherever I am as a reminder.

 

7. How many children do you have/want? Why?

I want a huge family. Well not like the Duggers huge, but I'm thinking 3-6. I'm an only child (more or less) and as nice as it is, I wish I had siblings more than anything in the world. I also just really love children.

 

8. What movie could you watch every day without getting tired of it?

There's a few: Frozen, Pitch Perfect, Bridesmaids, Miracle and How to Train Your Dragon.

 

9. Look around the room you are in now, how many picture frames and/or art pieces are in it? (I have 21 in my living room alone!)

I'm in my childhood bedroom that hasn't been redecorated since I was probably 15 so if we are going to include magazine posters I have 45 art pieces, which also includes some of my own photography!

 

10. What is your favorite workout routine?

I enjoy running intervals. Or doing any sort of circuit with weights. I get bored just doing one thing, so intervals and circuits keep me engaged.

 

11. How do you stay motivated to workout and eat healthy?

I don't really know if I do... I get motivated for a few weeks and then get distracted and completely fall off the bandwagon. But when I'm starting I think just reminding yourself how great it feels. I love sweating and being sore and the energy rush you get from a fresh smoothie. 

My Nominations:
Kailagh @ Kailagh Anne
Rachel @ Sweet Onions and Pickled Beets
Samantha @ Samantha Skye
Amanda @ Voyage of the MeeMee
Allie @ Allieology
Ady @ When in Doubt, Just add Glitter
Rachael @ Love You. Miss You. Have A Nice Day.

I absolutely love reading all of these girls' blogs and if you haven't started following their blogs, you probably should, because they are awesome! Well here it is, my 11 questions for these ladies:

1. What is your dream job and location?
2. If you were a wizard what school would you go to? (If you choose Hogwarts, what house?) And why?
3. What's your go-to hair style?
4. What is the worst job you ever had?
5. If there was a movie made about your life what genre would it be and who would play you?
6. What is your comfort food?
7. What is your favorite type of shoe?
8. What song could you listen to on repeat for extended periods of time?
9. Have you ever had a successful Pinterest attempt?
10. Do you have a bucket list? what's on it?
11. What is your favorite topic to blog about and why?

Thanks for hanging out with me and happy blogging :)

Sunday Social -- A Link Up

                                                

It's that time of week again! Sunday Social! I absolutely adore this link up and love doing it! So lets get right to it:

1. When do you take time for you?
I've been having a lot of me time since graduating. But when I was still in college, I would get my me time by either going to the gym, binge watching Netflix or Harry Potter, or by my all time favorite me time activity, bubble bath with a bottle of wine. Its been known to happen on more than one occasion, and is definitely the best way to get me feeling great again.

2. What do you find to be your biggest weakness?
I'm a settler. I settle for good even though their may be something better. This especially happened in school. I was content getting decent grades where if I tried I could have done so much better. I've definitely settled for jobs or how much jobs pay me.

3. What is your biggest attribute?
I'm passionate about what I want to do. I am so absolutely in love with my field and my major and I can't wait to get into it.

4. What is your favorite place to shop online?
Honestly, amazon. or etsy. or forever21 mainly because there wasn't a store where I went to school.

5. What is your favorite place to kill time?

But in actuality, this tiny little coffee house in the town where I went to school, Kailagh was a barista there and it was a great place to go and sit for hours on end procrastinating and gossiping.

There it is! This weeks edition of The Sunday Social! happy weekend to all :)

5 on Friday - Post Grad Edition

Alright, here's another link up for ya! You would think that with a two month blogging hiatus I would have lots and lots to talk about. Yet here I sit completely and utterly stumped on what to say or do. So here it is: 5 on Friday - Post Grad Edition.

I have compiled a list of 5 things I am going to do now that, you know, I'm done with school.

ONE
I'll start with the boring one: continuously apply and interview for jobs.  (which may or may not include researching reality tv shows looking for cast members.) Although, I have an interview for my dream job next week! whaaaaa??? keep your fingers crossed for me!

TWO
Move out. By September I want to be moved out and living on my own. Well maybe not alone on my own, but you know, not  living in my parents house.

THREE
Get in shape. For real this time. I have camp to start working out. Because we have a full weight room and lots of great trail for running. Along with a boss salad bar. But when I get back to camp, I have a wedding to be in and a new adventure to start, and I want to feel and look great when I'm out in the real world. My post grad life is going to consist of lots of running and clean eating.

FOUR
Do something crazy. In my first year of post grad life, I want to do something I normally wouldn't do. Maybe move somewhere totally different, get another tattoo, buy a pet sloth, I don't know. The possibilities are endless! (In reality I'm strongly leaning towards packing up my car and driving until I hit a town I like.)

FIVE
Quit drinking so much. Let me rephrase that. Not go to the bar 4 days a week. Because lets be honest, everyone deserves a large glass (or bottle) of wine after a hard days work. Who am I to deprive myself of that? But I can no longer afford (financially or physically) my college escapades. I'll keep the drinking to home. Hello? Netflix. Wine. No pants (or bra). Couch. Way better deal here.

So here's to the post grad life and all the adventures it will bring!

humpday confessions

I'm brand new to this link up, but here it is! The humpday link up with Vodka and Soda!

And boy do I have some confessions :)

1. I miss college already. Its been 2.5 weeks. I want to go back.

2. It has officially been 4 years since I graduated high school. I don't miss it. I never want to go back.

 

3. I'm still addicted to tinder and I may or may not have met a pretty great guy (news to follow if all goes well.)

4. I've been having dreams about camp every night. this is going to make for a long 9 days.

5. I've accepted that I am probably the only single person in blogland. and I'm okay with it.

6. I will forever and always love frozen.

7. I'm obsessed with using gifs. #sorrynotsorry

Make sure to go and check out Vodka and Soda!

What I Believe

I believe everyone is beautiful.

I believe our flaws are what make us strong.



I believe in forgiving but not forgetting.

I believe that we will never understand the problems in someone else's life, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't care.

I believe in the power of healing.

I believe no one is ever broken, people don't need to be fixed, they need to be healed.

I believe that nature truly is the best medicine.

I believe laughter is a close second.

I believe wrinkles are beautiful.

I believe our body is the home for the soul, why not decorate the walls?

I believe in life after love.

I believe in magic.

I believe in God.

I believe God has perfect timing and a plan for me. 

I believe everyone goes to Heaven.

I believe that all mistakes are lessons.

I believe that you should never regret anything, because at that point, it was exactly what you wanted.

Lastly, I believe in never apologizing for my beliefs.

Summer Lovin'

Well this link up came at the perfect time. First off: Summer is my second favorite season. Second: We were hit by yet another blizzard, so I'm ready to be able to walk around barefoot and NOT have to wear a coat/hat/mittens/scarf.

I CAN'T WAIT FOR SUMMER BECAUSE...

College Graduation (wait what?! I am not that old!)

CAMP (because everything else falls under this category)

1. nights off because bar:

Just a night off with the best staff ever!

Counselors are a special breed

2. tanlines

excuse my disgusting camp feet, but check out those tanlines!

3. the best friends you will ever have

camp friends are the best friends

4. the campers. Even though they drive you crazy, there is a reason you keep going back.

5. After two polar vortexes and almost 16 feet of snowfall, I don't think there is a need for anymore reasons. 


What are you most looking forward to with summer? And don't forget to link it up HERE!

Sunday Social

Hey look - another link up! yay!

This Weeks Questions:

1. How much time do you send on Social Media a day? ...be honest:

Way too much. like way too much. I am on a constant rotation of Bloglovin, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat repeat.

One of my priceless snapchats.

2. How long were you reading blogs before you started a blog?

Well I would come across blogs every once in a while and my best friend Kailagh started a blog almost a year before I started mine. She finally convinced me to start one :)

3. What is your favorite kind of cupcake?

hmm I'm not a huge dessert person, but I would say a red velvet cupcake with cream cheese frosting is always the way to go.

source

4. Do you eat fast food? If so what's your favorite?

Fast food is one of my biggest guilty pleasures. I have a weakness for McDonald's but if I had it my way, Taco Bell. I. Love. Taco. Bell.

Yo Quiero Taco Bell. But really.

6. What is the most random thing someone would find in your purse?

I don't normally carry a purse around, but in my clutch I have drink tokens from random bars. Guess you never know when you might need a free drink?

The drink of choice: Whiskey Sour

6. What is the weirdest TV show you watch?

I don't know if it's weird, but I am in LOVE Once Upon A Time. Otherwise Amish Mafia because well I have no reason. I just like it.

Well there it is, my Sunday Social. Just a little tidbit about yours truly. Have a wonderful week!

Thinspiration

So it has officially been one week. And not a very productive week at that. I thought that starting on my spring break would be smart, seeing as I had no homework, no class, no work, and I had nothing to do. But instead I barely made it to the gym and watched a butt-load of Netflix.
With that being said, not every week is going to be a good week, and I need to keep that in mind, so today my Tough it out Tuesday is all about my thinspiration. Which just so happens to be my pinterest work out board....
Today I'm not going to post measurements or weight, because face it, its been one week, there has been no change. Instead, I've got some Jillian Michaels ass kicking motivation!

So here's to hoping this week is better than last week and to keep the motivation train going.

Does anyone else have anything that they use to get themselves to go to the gym or for a run on a more regular basis?

Musical Monday

So Musical Monday always gets me pumped up, because I love finding new music. But I never have a song that really gets me excite

Today I literally could not think of anything to blog about, and its been a few days. I couldn't even think of a song that is my jam right now.

So I was sitting at home naming song after song after song and none of them have really truly spoken to me. And I finally thought of one that no matter what, always gives me goosebumps and speaks way too much about my life: Say Something. But here's the deal, I'm obsessed with covers and remixes, so here is the version I'm giving all of you today.

Say something, I'm giving up on you

I'll be the one, if you want me to

Anywhere I would've followed you

Say something, I'm giving up on you

And I am feeling so small

It was over my head

I know nothing at all

And I will stumble and fall

I'm still learning to love

Just starting to crawl

Say something, I'm giving up on you

I'm sorry that I couldn't get to you

Anywhere I would've followed you

Say something, I'm giving up on you

And I will swallow my pride

You're the one that I love

And I'm saying goodbye

Say something, I'm giving up on you

And I'm sorry that I couldn't get to you

And anywhere I would've followed you

Say something, I'm giving up on you

Say something, I'm giving up on you

Say something...

I had to put down all the lyrics because not only is this cover beautiful and perfect and incredible, but these lyrics do a great job of pretty much describing my life at the present moment. 

Sometimes we wait too long for someone to say something or anything and you just have to leave. it doesn't matter what you would have done or what you couldn't do, you just have to say goodbye and walk away. 

This just got intense, but happy Monday! :)

Rose. Bud. Thorn.

Well, here is another link up with TOATS because I absolutely love her blog and she is always hosting great link ups. (why did I not find these sooner?!) 

So this one is all about the pits and the peaks of the week... well at camp, we do this thing that's pretty similar called rose, bud. thorn. The rose is whatever was awesome or great or neat or cool or any other equally positive adjectives. The bud is something that you're looking forward to or are excited for. The thorn is the not so great part of the week.

Alright. Here we go:

Thorn-- I'm in a funk. I don't know what it is or why, but this week has put me in a serious funk. Real life is creeping closer and closer. My friends one by one are slowly starting to get into relationships, and I'm flying more solo than ever. And winter has been WAY TOO LONG (and cold) and frankly, its not helping the seasonal depression. (can I just get like an IV drip of Vitamin D?)

Rose-- I had a very relaxing spring break. (one of two) I had a Harry Potter marathon, drank plenty of wine, cooked some amazing meals, lots of baths - with wine of course - and I started working out this week! I've had a lot of time to collect myself and my thoughts and work more on the blog. And I've been fighting this funk like a boss.

spinach feta onion and garlic tart --- YUM! 

breaded and baked chicken breast with asparagus glazed in a red wine. --- also YUM

Bud-- I applied for my first big kid job this week! There was an online application, and they got back to me asking to fill out a skills inventory and even discussed some hiring potential. It may not be too promising because of my inconvenient start date, but I wrote my first ever cover letter!!! I have never felt like such an adult in my life! I'm excited to fill out more job applications and to see where I end up come September! :) 
I'm also super pumped about blogging and have been getting more and more active and absolutely loving this community. All of you are great and I can't wait to just do more awesome bloggy things!

So this has been my week... but seriously, if anyone has any recommendations on how to get out of these deep winter funks, help a girl out!

Blogmopolitan Quiz

So I originally found this link up from Dara on The Southern Thing who has an absolutely beautiful blog! But this link up goes to another incredible blog: Two Thirds Hazel by Erin, who is an incredible blogger! 
I absolutely love these little bio things and I thought this was an adorable idea. As I start to really build and develop my blog, I decided this link up would be perfect for me to introduce myself a little more to my readers. So without further ado, here it is, My Blogmopolitan quiz :)

So here it is! don't forget to do the quiz yourself! you can find the link up HERE