SB highlights.

Hey, hey, my friends.

 Well, I must say that SB 2012 

treated me real well.
And I sure do hate to see it over.
 Back to the real world.
AKA the boring world.

...but there's no complaining on this end.
My break has been superb for many of reasons.
Here are a few...


#1 The beach

I tell ya, there's something about
being right beside the ocean.

The sounds of the waves crashing up on the beach
 is so peaceful and soothing,
even in the midst of chilly and really windy weather.
(I'm talking super windy and 45 degrees, people...)

Gee, I swear time flies when you're havin' fun
because my beach trip flew by like no other.
I had a blast.

We ventured to the Currituck Light House,
but unfortunately, it was closed until the end of March,
so this distance shot was my only option.

The Whalehead Club
Click here for more info. on the Whalehead Club

Me and my baby sister.
 

You remember that awesome Nana who threw back the
tequila shots in my earlier post?
Yep, here's your girl once again.

Gorgeous bridge across from the Whalehead Club.

My sister and Margaret, her friend from school.

#2 Elton John

My dad surprised me with a ticket
 to go see the amazing Elton John.
Words cannot even explain how amazing he is.
And my dad is pretty amazing too for surprising me.
Such an awesome experience.

And he sang all of my favorites, of course.
...making the night absolutely perfect.

#3 Ollie time

Y'all know I've got mucho love for my flat-faced buddy.
So, I'm so happy that I've gotten to spend a lot of
extra quality time with my furry friend.

#4 Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies

Need I say more?

I downed a couple of these boxes...

And why yes, I am well aware that I will be workin'

my a$$ off at the gym for days
to lose that cookie weight.

Whatever.  It was worth the face stuffing.

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Etsy Feature of the day: 

AlizeyClothing

Okay, so I'm a huge fan of accessories.  They really can make an outfit.  Just a lil' added touch makes a difference, which is why I wanna share a super cute accessory that can glam-up your everyday outfit.  Throw that "plain Jane" look out the window because here's the oh-so-adorable knitted cotton scarf.  

 

Visit this awesome shop here: 

Click here!

Have a terrific Tuesday!

Back to the grind

I think Ollie could tell that I didn't want to get off my lazy a$$ this mornin', as I kept snoozin' my alarm.  But seriously---who wouldn't wanna snooze their alarm after such a relaxing and enjoyable month-long vacay?

Not I...

and anyone else in their right mind.  I mean, it is hard impossible going back to the real world after that sort of treatment.  Oh, I hate you, reality. 

So, here's to a brand spankin' new semester...

Yikes.

While the kickoff to a new semester may be annoyingly stressful, it does have its perks (if you can believe it).

Backpacks, people.  

Now is the time to grab a cute new backpack.

All, of course, from Etsy.  

Be sure to click the description and price

under the pictures to take you to the site. 

Leather backpack; $39.99.

Owl on Urban Outfitters backpack; $40.

Recycled Burlap and Feed Sack backpack; $70.

Be hoooooo you is.

Wahooooooooooooooooooooo!

  
Had to get that out of my system.  

I just can't contain my excitement cause it's fall break, baby.

...And I have no clue how I will be entertaining myself 
for the next 5 days...  

I might go crazy.  Who knows.

Suggestions for what to do with all of this extra time would be greatly appreciated.

My days are open for anything and everything.

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So, I've got a confession to make.

One of my guiltiest pleasures is people watching (Don't hate).

Granted, I haven't been doing as much of it lately

now that I've got my IPHONE to keep myself entertained 

in a moment of extreme boredom (Words with Friends, anyone?),

but still, if I'm on the city bus, in a line to check out at the grocery store,

or just waiting for the light to turn green, I'll find myself keepin' 

pretty darn busy as I watch people carry on about their business. 
As long as it keeps me from biting my nails.
  
People fascinate me, everyday.

And one thing I do love about living in the city is seeing all of the diversity. 
This makes the people watching  
that much better.

Unlike my first college town--- the little cookie cutter college town of
Oxford, Mississippi

where everyone looks alike---everyone here is so 
individually and uniquely awesome. 

They wear their hair the way they wanna, dress like they are making the boldest statement, and just have their swag turned on to the 
max. level possible.
I think it's pretty darn great.

To the boy with the fitted jeans, neon-colored baseball hat, and striped polo that I saw as I was high-tailin' it to class:

You keep showin' 'em what ya got, boy.

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Originality is something that I value a lot, 

and I feel that everyone else should value it a lot, too.

What's so great about "going with the crowd"?

Step out, and be the true original that you are.

Yeah, it might take some guts but you got to be yourself.  

Lets face it---without originality, the world would suck.

And people watching would suck.

 

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Check out these Etsy artists and crafters who feel the same as me.  

These items listed below are for sale.  Please click the link under the pictures to take you to the artist/crafter's store.

 

 thecarboncrusader

GollyWobbles

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Hooooooo loves this owl necklace created by intriguedknits?  

 

I do, I do!

 

I am obsessed with owls.  

And... I am so obsessed with jewelry.

So, put the two together, and I'm in love.

This necklace is an adorable owl face painted on a walnut shell.

Creative and cute!

For $18, you can wear this baby around your neck.

So, check out intriguedknits!

 

XOXO. 

BOOM, BOOM, BOOM.

Today has been super pleasant.

...For the most part, at least.

I spent lots of time outside enjoying the gorgeous, sunny weather,

I got some good quality snuggling with my Ollie cat, 

and I was able to channel my creative energy into making jewelry. 

I tell ya, it sure has been nice having some time to finally kick back and relax after being bombarded with an entire weekend's worth of studying.  Talk about a not-so-fun way to spend a weekend.  

Now, as I sit and blog to you, things aren't as pleasant as they were earlier in the day.   

I am getting quite an earful of Justin Timberlake's Rock your Body. Sure, I enjoy jammin' out to my boy JT, but preferably not on a Monday night.   Sorry, JT---it's a Monday night, and you're a Saturday night kinda guy.  On a Monday, I'm into much more mellow music such as Adele or Deathcab.  

My neighbor, who lives one floor directly above me, obviously feels differently about JT on a Monday.  He happens to be having one serious jam sesh to some JT, and honestly, it's so loud that I can't hear myself think.  Writing this post is quite the challenge with the bass BOOM, BOOM, BOOM-ing through the ceiling. 

Sarah already grabbed the broom and tried banging it on the ceiling.  

And, nothing happened.  

Good try anyways, roomie.

On to better things...

Of course my Ollie boy and Sarah's Cricket have to be close by while I'm stringin' beads.  

  Here are some of my new pieces for my Etsy shop that I made today!

 I have been pretty fall-spirited lately, so I figured I'd create some wonderfall pieces.

Here are a couple:

I am beyond thrilled to share 

that I have a couple new followers as of this past week! 

Welcome!  

I am looking forward to featuring everyone's creations, 

so be on the lookout for some good finds!

Buttercup Ring

ModernButtercup created this vintage beauty that fits ring sizes 6-7.  

Girl, I'm loving this floral detail.  So shabby chic and classy!   

And it's only $6! 

Talk about a steal, y'all.  

Be sure to check out her Etsy shop, Modern Buttercup, HERE!

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I'm happy to say that JT isn't blaring through my ceiling any longer.

I can finally think again.

This is good.

XOXO.