Don't ever lose your shine, sweetheart.

Okay, so today was pretty much a blur. Literally. It was so freakin' rainy outside I could barely see a thing! It made for a nice nap, though! S and I are going to have a nice little girl's day tomorrow before I work. But since today wasn't interesting enough to talk about I thought I'd share my future goals with you. :)


1. I will be learning Espanol in January! (I took 3 semesters in high school but if you don't use it, you lose it I suppose.)
2. I definitely want to find an internship for Summer 2011. (Doing what? Hmm, good question. But something with communications for sure.)
3. Ahh, Summer 2012... GERMANY!!!!! (S is going to hook me up with a summer job when she moves back. And we are hoping to spend a week in PARIS while I am there!)
4. And I really think I want to work in Atlanta. (Hilary is totally down to move with me. I need something a little more busy and exciting than...Alabama...)


That's about all I have for now. I feel like I can make it happen easier if I focus on just a few things at a time, haha.


-A

"What do you say we go up in flames together?"

Ahhhh!!! A new episode of Gossip Girl tonight. You're obsessed, too. I know. WTF is going to happen with Chuck and Blair? I feel like a giddy 15 year old watching them sometimes. I love it! :)

Black Friday... yeah...

I know it's been quite a few days now since I have posted, whoops. S and I weren't originally planning on attenting any Black Friday shopping adventures. But my mom asked me to chaperone my sister, cousin, and a few of their friends. And, of course, like a wonderful daughter, I obliged. We shopped, we ate, we drank energy drinks. The whole shebang. S had to work at 3:30 AM (torturous, right?! poor ole S) so after conquering the Tanger Outlets about 45 minutes from Mobile, we took S to work, and went to our native Bel Air Mall. Yes, I shopped for 11 hours straight. It's not nearly as glamourous as you'd think. Here are a couple of pictures to show just how "glamourous" I was looking during this catastrophe. (Note: Deathgrip on Redbull, definitely IN.)

This one's for you.

S and I had a great afternoon!  :) We explored the beautiful Cathedral, roamed around aimlessly, and had lunch at Spot of Tea. (Blueberry Tea, mmmm. I had Loaded Potato Soup and S had the Seafood Bisque. Scrumptious!) Now, The Devil Wears Prada is on and S is chatting with her German Romeo. Ahhh. Nap time? ;)

Just fabulous, dahhling.

Today was my first off day in months. It was absolutely amazing! Sam (The Delightful Experience) and I started off by seeing Harry Potter 7! (Yes, it WAS wonderful!) After, we headed to the mall and began part two of our day by treating ourselves to some Starbuck's seasonal lattes. (Caramel Brulee Latte, highly recommended.) Did you know that Starbucks has a two for one deal with their holiday drinks right now? Awesome, I know!!! We had sushi at a new place in the mall, Rock N Rock Sushi. It was delish. :) Then, we picked up a few things for ourselves and a few gifts for our precious loved ones! To put the cherry on top of our day we went to Fresh Market and had a little feast in front of the TV. (The OC. Sam is now addicted, fyi.) Blueberry Green Tea, Herb and Garlic Goat Cheese, Petit Toast, Spinach and Artichoke Hummus. Mmmmmmmmm. Just fabulous. :)

Here's a few pictures to document our day. I'll upload a picture of the new skirt I got today once the outfit is complete! The scarf below was meant to be a gift but I couldn't bear to part ways with it. :/ Oh, and yes, Sam and I did get those glamourous little eye masks and night caps. Apparently, the mask blocks out light when the sun creeps in and helps with undereye circles! Enjoy!

Everything is just beautiful.

I am young. I don't expect to be anyone's idea of wise or inspirational. But I aspire to that. Recently, I've lusted for culture. For new somethings. I don't want to overlook anything at this point. So far, this is what I think:

The world itself is beautiful. Full of different stories and inspiration. Seek the company of those who amplify your good qualities. If you are looking for who you are, search the world over. Don't settle. Refrain from rejecting new ideas and places. Make your own rules, with class and pride. Allow no one to break you. But should it happen, soak yourself in the sun and bloom more gracefully than ever. Don't search for love. I hear it's best when able to consume you by suprise. Love yourself, above all else. For if everything is taken from you, love still exists.