Raggedy Reunion

Happy Hump Day! Today is Wednesday and I know that most of you job haters are definitely glad. I mean, I know I would be! Stand on your tippy toes again and please see if you can see Friday peaking over yet. I kinda can! Yippee!

In regards to this post title, I am not exactly sure how to spell the word "raggedy," but I made up my own spelling, so deal with it! :)


Last night I had a huge little tiny reunion and to say that I was mildly excited is a super understatement. Pretty much the only people from highschool that I keep up with (girl wise and that I graduated with) are my two guhs, Cason and Jamie Lynn (more commonly known to us as JL). We always try to get together and have a little girl time and catch up. Since we are all three soooo busy, its harder these days but whenever we do its a fun time. We met up at a local restaurant downtown and had some pizza and maybe some adult beverages (and by adult beverages I mean sweet tea, yall!) We sat there for over two hours just catching up on each others life.

We also discussed a little plan for Thursday...karaoke aka the worst singing you will ever hear. JL seriously sounds like Britney Spears and so the only request I have is that she sing "Hit Me Baby One More Time!" Words on this blog post cannot express to yall how funny it is and how she sounds seriously just like her. Needless to say, its going to be the funniest thing yet this summer, I'm sure!

Ps. Cason recently started a blog herself so you should check hers out HERE. She also blogged about our night out last night. Duh!

I cannot wait to share with yall on Friday or this weekend about my first karaoke experience ever. I will TRY to take a few pics to share too. My attempt at putting a picture of my friends today was unsuccessful..computers man I tell ya!

Enjoy the downhill slide into the weekend blog people!

Dear...

Happy Monday blog people. What is up!? I know, I know. Its Monday and the start of another work week.  Maybe I am just extra chipper because I have been on "staycation" since last Monday...and even before that if you count the weekend. 

Anywhooos, I am awfully ready to go back to work but not so much go back to classes, even if this is my last week..of this particular class. You didn't really think that once this class was over, I was done until Fall did you? Only in my dreams...here I come Spanish II. 

So I was blog stalking as usually this weekend and I came across a new idea that I want to try maybe once or maybe every week. I guess we will just play it by ear and see how it goes. 

Lauren at Life with a lab posted this on her blog last week and I thought it was super cute and hers was hilarious! So Lauren, I hope you don't mind me stealing it and I hope my humor is as funny as yours was! You can check out her Dear...post here!

Dear weather Gods, it would be really nice if you could send some rain this way. G to the A is gettin a little too hot and dry for my taste. Unless you want me to spend my whole life in a pool, and lets be serious, no one wants that,  please hurry up because it is HAWT. Haven't you heard the song "Rain is a GOOD thing" No really, it is. Its super good. It makes corn and whiskey and...well nevermind. MAKE IT RAIN. Real rain...not money like the song talks about. ...Well wait, that wouldn't be half bad if it rained money. Ok Ok, if you make it rain money I will stop delay complaining about how hot it is at least until the money runs out.

Lovers, Ashley

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Dear hair on my head, is it really necessary for you to have a bad day EVERY day? I mean seriously, I know everyone has a bad day once in a while, but this is just getting ridiculous. Could you please help a sista out once in a while and maybe, just MAYBE stay put and look cute for 8 hours? I don't ask for much from you, but this is important. I do all the work and all you have to do is sit there. Sounds like a pretty easy task to me, but hey, who am I to judge!?  And no, you can't keep using the "its raining" excuse. (see letter above)

Sincerely, the head on which you reside

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Dear Lifetime, you and me go waaay back and I would like to think our relationship is strong, but I detest the fact that you rarely play movies anymore and if you do, they are all ones that I have seen before. What ever shall I do with myself on Sundays if there is nothing NEW to watch? There are plenty of scandals going on everywhere right now so its not like it would be {that hard} to make some new movie. Get some new material already or I am afraid I will have to break up with you and neither or us wants that. Also, please bring back Project Runway before I lose all purpose in my life. I need to practice my runway walk. 

Signed, Concerned viewer

                                                  

Write you own letters to whomever or whatever you choose! I would love to read them! 

Happy Monday lovies!!! 

Stay Tuned for something new on Tuesday!

Staycation=burn

SOOOO, its FINALLY Thursday! See, you didn't all die of boredom this week. Tomorrow is the beginning of your weekend and fun! No more boring work...at least for 2 full days! Holllaaa!

If you read my last post, you all know that I got sunburnt on my "staycation." Today I opted to stay out of the sun and recover because I look like a lobster and if I get any more red, I will have to change my race...to whatever people are red. If you know what those people are (if any) please let me know because I need to make contact with them ASAP. 

Ahem...so anyways, I was trying to get to the point...sometimes it takes me a while. Don't judge me. 

I learned that when you are sunburnt, trying on clothes is NO kinda fun. I had to go to Walmart after pool day numero dos to get a few items (and by a few, I mean like $40 worth...ouch) So if I am at Walmart to get some necessary items, I might as well hop and skip on over to the clothing sections to see what I can find. (No hopping or skipping this time due to extremely sunburnt body) Notice I said WHAT I can find and not IF I find...this is because I can always find something cute there. This may or may not be a mild problem that requires therapy in the future.

SO of course, I found cute things and every girl knows you cannot buy something without trying it on. It can be the cutest thing you've ever seen on the rack but when you put it on you look like something out of a horror movie. *cue screaming*

So I found cute shorts, a dress, and a tank top I have been eyeballing for weeks. I slowly take my sunburned self into a dressing room. I know the people outside were thinking I was some kinda weird because I kept saying things like "Man, that hurts" or "Mama is sunburnT" (I am not a mama, I just like to say stupid stuff like that..thats weird right..? oh well) 

I got two pairs of shorts out of the deal. Wouldn't you know it..? The shirts and dresses I tried on that hurt soooo bad I didn't even get? Oh and instead of getting something that would showcase my new tanned shoulders, back and chest. I opted for something that would show my NASTY WHITE LEGS. 

Moral of the story people- always tan you legs. I kid.  Don't try on clothes when you are sunburnt. It will not end well for anyone! But seriously..always tan your legs!

Happy Happy Almost Weekend! 

Staycation

Happy Hump Day blog people! We are now coasting into the weekend after today. 

Unlike me, most of you have probably been working your 8-5 job you hate since Monday. I, however, have been a lady of leisure for the entire week. I know, I know. You want to kill me right about now. 

With summer being a sloooooowwwww (i typed that word slowly in hopes that it would put emphasis on just how slow it is. Did it work? Probably not.) 

I have gotten to be off ALL week and I am loving it. Like loving it in a way that I may just want to become a full-time lady of leisure. I mean, if pool days are all that are in my future then I think I have died and gone to heaven. For reals. 

I consider this my "staycation" because I am a poor college student trying to graduate (only a year late) so I am taking summer classes. Luckily, this semester I only have one night class two days a week. Can I get a what what!?

Ok, as I was saying.. my staycation has consisted of a lot of sleep and a lot of sunshine. I mean honestly, if I won the lottery tomorrow the first thing I would do would be to quit my job. Then I would purchase a way better float than I have been using. The one I have used is one of those you run into the Dollar General to buy real quick, so I would invest in that. Then I would buy myself a drink or 2 or 12 with a cute little umbrella and put on some good music and sail into Margaritaville.  Ohh, and I would need a pool boy to keep my pool party area clean. 

*Mental Image is in full effect...wait for it...you see it too now, huh!? It's good right? *

Annnnd you're welcome!

Now that I have made you all mad at me for gloating and rubbing it in your faces that I have been living THE life this week, let me tell you something bad that has come out of it. 

I am sunburnt. So see? Karma really does exist. By the time yall finally read this, I will be in the bathroom coating aloe onto my arms, chest and back. Heaven forbid I get ANY sun on my legs so when I wear shorts in public, kids don't run and hide in clothing racks at Walmart.
*Announcement on the loudspeaker: There is a 2 for 1 special running on self-tanner. eisle 4!*

Don't worry people! I am sure that your vacation is coming in the near future. Then you can ALL rub it in my face too. I would be okay with that...well maybe not okay, but I could deal with it. 

Anywhoo, the weekend is almost here. If I stand on my tippy toes, I can almost see Friday from here! You can probably see it too! 

Happy ALMOST Thursday! 

Pin+interest=pinterest

My newest love ,  hobby OBSESSION is pinterest. Seriously?! I need to get some hobbies that do not involve me sitting on the computer for hours putting off a paper or 2...or 3.

Anywhooo, my friend Lori invited me and told me I would love it. So after signing up, a week or two later I have finally figured out how to use it. Biggest mistake of my life to date.

Basically, you go thru and "pin" things you are interested in, hence the name pinterest (pin+interest=pinterest...eh you get the point). I literally could pin for hours. Its just a cute, fun, almost harmless way to express what you love. You can create boards with different varieties of items. Everything from how you want your nails to look to what you want your wedding to look like.

If I had to compare it to something, I think it would be equal to the Oprah show where she showcased things you want to happen or things you want by placing them on a board. Sorry I cannot remember the name she called them, but its the same concept I think.

Try it out...oh wait. Its invite only....why is everything fun and cool so exclusive and "invitation only?" It seems unfair to me but HEY I don't make the rules now do I? Trust me when I say I am doing you all a favor but NOT inviting you to it.

Happy Tuesday almost Wednesday! Love all my blog people!

Weekend Recap

Happy Monday people! In between working on papers and of course sleeping, I found the time to blog about my weekend because I just know you are all DYING to hear about it! SO as planned, Friday night I went to a Braves game. Its my all-time favorite thing to do 

so anytime I get an invite I am DOWN. 

Here is my group of people! They were a pretty good time. Unfortunately the Braves lost to the Rangers. Not to worry, we made other arrangements afterwards and continued our night elsewhere!

Being the mature 20 somethings that we are, we just acted silly and had a great time!

VIPS you know.

 Maturity at its best!

I can't wait to do it again soon! 

What did yall do this weekend? Whatever it was I hope it was fun, safe and totally worth it! Make the changes you need in your life this week and don't look back! Peace out! :)

Change

I'm terrified of it. I like things to be planned and known. I don't like to make changes because of the uncertainty. Today alot of things hit me. I'm not sure why but I'm anxious to make some major changes and very soon. I wanna be able to push thru the make it or break it pressures of life and prove to myself that I CAN do it. I need to get out of this town and start over. Not that I don't love it here, I just wanna start my own adventure without having a safety net. Its gonna be hard but it will happen. Encouragement appreciated! Happy Fathers Day guys!

Summer Plans

Happy Saturday guys! I'm working on two new blog ideas for next week so I'm gonna keep it short and sweet today!

I've been thinking alot about what I would like to do this summer and while I don't have alot of time between school and work, I'm gonna try and make it a point to do some things for myself.
1. Read at least 2 non-school books and enjoy them.

2. Step out of my comfort zone more. I need to meet new people and start considering things for the next chapter in my life (which is approaching quickly against my wishes). I've been hanging out with different people lately and I'm enjoying it. I love all my friends old an new, might I add!

3. Do something good for someone in the community. Even if its just something small like baking cookies for the local fire dept. Its important to give back and I need to make that a habit of mine among many others!

4. Not get so stressed about the small stuff. For those of you who know me, this will be th most difficult thing on my list.

5. Get A's in all my summer classes. 1 for 3 right now.

6. Treat myself to a pedi once a month.
7. Lastly but certainly not least, look at grad schools and start planning the next chapter of my life!

What would y'all like to do this summer? I'm dying to know! Have a great weekend and Happy Fathers Day!

...Checked in at (insert random place here)

Its Thursday which means two things. The weekend is one day away and I will be at the braves game tomorrow night! Love it!

While I am at the Braves game, I will probably get on facebook on my phone and "check-in" so that all 600+ people I am friends with can see exactly where I'm at. I don't understand this concept so any and all enlightenment from y'all is necessary and welcomed.
Why do you want people to know exactly where you are at all times? I know I'm pretty nosey but I don't care to know where they are just what they are doing at any given point. I'm a pretty private person i'd say and so this baffles me all the time. If I wanted someone to know my exact whereabouts, I would certainly tell them myself in any other manner.
As trendy as I don't consider myself to be, I will in fact check in on Friday so that y'all know where I am and who I'm with. I know you all worry so much about it. So stay tuned for that!

Personally I think its borderline crazy and weird that people make a habit of checking in EVERYWHERE they go. Maybe i just haven't caught on yet, who knows! Does anyone else thinks its kinda odd? If not, its ok! Happy happy Thursday to all my people...all 7 followers! :)

Weekend Agenda 101

What's up all my blog people!? Well today is Wednesday and I hope that everyone is having a WONDERFUL week so far. We are almost over the hump with only about 2 more hours of the work day to go, so hang in there! I have some big plans for this weekend that I am pretty stoked about!

My weekend will commence with dinner on Thursday night with my favorite blogger girl, Lori. We had our first hangout session this past Sunday and I guess we had so much fun that we planned to redo it all over again on Thursday night! If you know anything about either of us, we love us some reality TV, so our sessions usually contain talk of all the new shows on TV, books, and other miscellaneous conversations. I am so excited to hangout with her once again this week! Girls night, holla!

Now, as most of you should know by now, I have a love affair with baseball in general but especially BRAVES baseball. Friday night at home they will be playing the Rangers and I will be there. My friend Shelby has NEVER been to one and this will be her very first, also our first hangout experience with her being a MARRIED woman! I plan on taking lots of pictures throughout the night so that I can document the night and everyone can see how much fun, or lack thereof!

Saturday, I am off work so I plan on cleaning my house like a mad woman. My previous post stated that I am in fact one of "those" people who clean a lot and actually enjoy it. Because my life has been so crazy with school and other randomness, my poor little house has been neglected. Spring cleaning shall commence on Saturday as soon as I make myself role out of bed. And Lori, yes we can plan a day to clean/organize your house!

 Sunday, I have no definite plans but I am pretty sure I will be poolside with some friends enjoying a nice afternoon of sun and laughs, after Father's day activities of course!! The pool plans are not for sure yet, so if not I will be home watching some good 'ole Lifetime movies!

Hope you all have big and fabulous plans for the weekend! Whatever you do, stay safe and take the time to appreciate your father or whoever you consider your father this Sunday! Peace out blog peeps!

Addiction Alert

Happy Tuesday people! 

After reading my friends blog, I was inspired to tell people what things I am addicted to. She is new to blogging and she shared her addictive tendencies with us on one of her posts so I felt like that would be something new and interesting to do as well! Thanks Cason! Here goes nothing!

1. Shoes. I have an absolute, crazy, can't-help-myself addiction. Whenever I see a cute pair, I just have to buy them. So far in the last 2 weekends, I have purchased 3 new pairs of shoes. The bad thing is...they are all fairly similar styles. oops!

2. Diet coke. I never understood my sister when she needed to drink  a diet coke everyday. Now, I get it. I'm not saying that I would die or get a headache without it, I'm just saying it sure is nice to drink one. Word of advice: if you haven't gotten hooked, don't start now!

3. Monograms. I think this is all because of my job. Most of you know I work at a monogram store and so they are always around me. I see them every time I work. I literally have more stuff monogrammed than most people have stuff. Its a little sad and maybe kinda wacky, but it makes me me and I'm totally fine with that. Unlike diet coke, I ENCOURAGE this addiction!

4. Organization/cleanliness. I am a freak when it come to this. I like things to be in the right place and I like for them to be neat and organized. Call me crazy, but if things are out of place it bugs me to no end. I don't think it has reached that point of OCD, nor do I think it will ever, but I wouldn't be surprised if it did!

5. Ladybugs. I LOVE THEM. I think one of the main reasons is because my mom always told me that ladybugs were good luck and so I have always grown up believing that. Now, more than ever, I like ladybugs and I am sure that it has everything to do with her. I mean I don't have a whole room with ladybug things in it, but I do think they are cute. I plan on doing my daughter's room in it (one day in the distant future). I just love them. Buy me something with cute ladybugs on it, and I'm guaranteed to love it!

6. Breast cancer ANYTHING. I know this stems from my mom having breast cancer. The only way that I can support her now is to support the cause. I buy so much stuff with breast cancer ribbons on it. I could list all of them now, but I won't! I even have the tattoo on my foot. If you're gonna support something, you might as well do it right, right?

Here's 6 of my most favorite addictions. They are completely random and most of you probably already knew them all, if you know me. I wanna know what your addictions are! Link it up people! And if you wanna read Cason's addictions check it out HERE

To double dip or not to double dip..?

Happy Monday Blog people!
I went 6 for 7 with my blog last week so everyone should be very proud of me because I know I am super proud. Help me continue my pattern from now on and get onto me whenever I am being a slacker. I give you all full permission!  I would have blogged last night, but two people kept me out until 11pm and I was dead when I got home! Yay for girls nights!

In regards to my blog post title for the day...I know you all think I am crazy, but I have a good reason for posting this nonsense.

Saturday, I was at lunch with someone (I won't mention names to avoid throwing you under the bus,but you know who you are) and we ordered cheese sticks. Everyone knows that cheese sticks come with marinara sauce right?! Well without even thinking, when they came I grabbed one, dipped it in sauce and took a bite. Then I just went back for another dip and you would have literally thought I had threw a baby across the room. The reaction was priceless. YES, I have known this person in question for a while and I know that they HATE double dipping but I had just forgotten that day.

This whole incident sparked a whole conversation about whether or not it is rude to double dip. I personally don't see anything wrong with it as long as you know the person or people you are with fairly well. Obviously, I would never go out with people I had just met and double dip. That is just terrible manners.

Apparently, I have bad manners because I double dip. I disagree, for obvious reasons.

Double dipping is not the end of the world, in my opinion, but some people are a little sensitive when it comes to this issue. I respect that and I will do my best to never do it again when I am with them.

What do you think about double dipping? Is it wrong all the time or just sometimes? Do you think it means you have bad manners? Link up and let me know what you think!

It's only Monday, but have an AMAZING week people!
Oh and by the way, check out my friend Cason's new blog, Babbling From a Blissful Bride! She is new to the blog world, maybe ya'll can give her some tips and show some love!

My Unexpected Mentor

Saturday, Day 6 of my blogging streak. All of my blogs this week have been somewhat light-hearted and fun, or so I think. I was browsing for some new topics and found this one. I know we all have a mentor or someone that we admire, but what about the one you least expected to be?
Well, here's mine.

Growing up in a non-traditional, almost dysfunctional family was a little weird and hard at times. Luckily, I ALWAYS had my brother-in-law there to back me up. When he and my sister got married, I am convinced to this day that he had no clue what he was getting himself into or you would have ran the other way! :) Since I was 11, he has been the person I admire the absolute most in the world. He is honest, hard-working, and dependable and a whole slew of other things that you could think of. If I listed all of them, my blog would be too long, even for my taste.

Now, at 22 years old and counting (very slowly counting), he has become my dad. I look up to him and treat him as if he was. He was the last person who had to take care of me the way he has, and yet he did it anyway. I just wish that some days when his own kids are mad at him and acting the way that kids sometimes do, that I could give them a glimpse of what he has done for me and show them they were wrong. I have definitely been that age where I hated all adults and just knew they were trying to ruin my whole life, so I know its part of growing up.

The one person I am terrified to let down is him and honestly, for reasons I can't even put my finger on. I remember hating those lectures when I was in high school about everything you can think of. Grades, homework, boys, driving, etc etc etc. Now, I welcome any and all advice that he gives to me. Who is yours?

He didn't tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it.
~Clarence Budington Kelland

Friday Night Movie Review

Happy Weekend People! In an effort to continue my blogging streak this week (5 for 5), I decided to review a movie that I watched for two reasons. The first is that I have absolutely nothing else to blog about today (my creative juices are NOT flowing) and because I wanted to see what other people thought as well!

I have been wanting to see this movie for a while and never have the time to rent movies or watch them, for that matter. Gweneth Paltrow and Tim McGraw do a pretty good job together although my favorite character in the movie is neither. It is actually Beau, played by Garrett Hudland, whom I have never heard of. He is the staple in the movie and the best actor in the movie as far as I am concerned.

After watching, I was more than shocked at the ending. I don't wanna ruin it for anyone, but let's just say I was VERY surprised. The movie seemed like it was going to end on a pretty good note, but it ended rather oddly.

I would recommend this movie to anyone who is a sucker for a good country movie. A fan of country music myself, I HAD to see it eventually. If you are looking for comedy, this is not the movie you need to see.

Check it out and let me know what you think. While you're at it, recommend any movies that you have seen recently that were good.

Happy Friday people, TWO WHOLE DAYS of nothingness coming your way! Enjoy!

Man, I feel like a woman.

Happy Thursday people! I'm trying to blog everyday this week and so far so good! So to continue my challenge, here's my post for Thursday. I saw something that sparked my interest about being a woman. There's alot of arguments about how terrible it is to be a woman and how we have to deal with so much and men don't. Well here's my list of reasons why its great to be a woman! Enjoy!

1. We know how to plan a great party. A mans idea of a party is a case of beer and a bag of potato chips.

2. We can cry at the movies or anywhere in public for that matter and aren't looked at as being sissy or strange.

3. We ALWAYS know how to get our way. Whether we have to cry, yell, or whatever your personal technique is, you know you always get what you want.

4. There's one whole week every month we know we can be left alone and do whatever we want because men steer clear of us and for a good reason. Its brutal.

5. We get to shop ALL THE TIME. Who wouldn't wanna do that? Oh yeah, men. So we basically get to shop with their money because they'd rather cut off their right arm instead of shopping.

6. Women have the best excuses. Men never have clever reason while they didn't complete a task. Women, myself included always think fully and prepared to answer any question

7. Its perfectly acceptible do watch any and all reality tv. We don't have to hide that we watch Housewives, The Batchelor etc.

8. We can turn make anything into a "mans" job. For example, most of us are perfectly aware that we COULD change the oil in our cars if we had to, but pawning it off on men is much better.

9. We have cuter blogs!!

What's some perks of being a woman you can think of? Is there anything that just makes being a woman absolutely miserable?
One more day til the weekend people! Hang in there. Until Friday, peace out!

My Bucketlist

Happy Wednesday people! I'm not exactly sure where the term bucket list came from. I know that it basically means what you would like to do before you kick the bucket, but to me is just sounds so morbid and all ending. That being said, here is my personal bucket list and the things I would like to do before I kick the bucket myself. I can only hope that I have at least 70 years to complete them all!
In no particular order, here goes nothing.

1. Get into a car, drive across country with no time schedule and just see everything. Maybe take like a whole month and just drive until we reach the west coast! I have to do this in my life. Its a definite must.

2. Go to New York for New Years Eve in Times Square. While New York has always been somewhere I dream of traveling, going there for New Years would be awesome. Its like one big party with people you will probably never see again in your lifetime and its just good fun!

3. Mardi Gras. The End

4. Travel to England. There is something so classy about England to me. And no, the reason I want to go there is not because of the recent royal wedding, I have always wanted to go there as long as I can remember and one day I hope to go there. And maybe kick a guard at Buckingham Palace while I am there just to see what happens.

5. Dye my hair blonde. I am fully aware that this will never happen because I am a big chicken when it comes to my hair, but a girl can dream right?

6. Be on the Amazing Race. Of all the reality shows that are out there, this has to be my FAVORITE one. This is the ultimate travelers experience and while it is very fast, you can travel everywhere, literally, and maybe win a million bucks in the process. This is the one reality show that I live for on Sunday nights when its on. And no, the new one that is trying to be like the Amazing Race has nothing on it, so just do us all a favor and stop now. I will not watch.

7. Meet someone famous. Yes, I know. So cliche. Everyone wants to meet a famous person. I would not really care who it was that I met as long as it was Dolly Parton, Brian Mccann or Dallas Clarke.

8. I MUST see Josh Turner in concert. I would like to see many singers in concert, but he is at the very tip top of my list. I would take any long black train I had to in order to see him.

9. Work for a non-profit organization. I would love to do some type of work like this for any organization. It doesn't matter which one because I feel like they are always good no matter what. Make-a-Wish?

10. Lastly, I would love to be able to repay my family for everything they have done for me. If given the chance to do anything for them I would in a heartbeat. If anyone has ever been in a bind and there family has been there for them, you should all feel this way. Yes, its their job the be there but mine have just done SO SO much that I could probably never repay them if I had the chance.

What's on your bucket list? Come on people. Get to thinking make your own! Peace out until next time!

3 Things I am obsessed with this week: Fashion Edition

So this was supposed to be my Monday blog and then I chunked the whole thing for the Letter to myself idea...so here you go people! Here's the three things I am OBSESSED with for the week. Happy Monday!

1. Feather earrings are the latest must-have item for any summer outfits. I myself, was a bit skeptical about them at first, but now I own a pair and LOVE them! Mine are blue with a few black polka-dots in them, but just about any design you choose will be a fun addition to any summer get up. Check out these peacock feathers I found! I must find these immediately!

The good thing about earrings is that they are usually reasonably priced so they don't break the bank and everyone can enjoy them!

2. Lately, I have seen some really cute green handbags. One of the best things about green is that it can go with alot of outfits easily. If you are like me, you probably don't worry about your purse matching the season or the outfit for that matter. I carry whatever I feel like at the moment. I am a sucker for a good handbag. THis one is definitely not in my price range, but I DIE for it. Jimmy Choo...ouch.

3. Aviator sunglasses. YES, I know I am way behind on that trend, but I can't help it. I live in a small town with few fashionable people. Milledgeville is not exactly the fashion capital...unless you count downtown on a weekend as being "fashionable." I just got my first pair this weekend and I need to tell you that I am in love. Everyone should have one pair. For the longest time I thought they made me look like a fly...but they are actually cute. GET.A.PAIR.!

Until next time my blog people! Have a fantastic week...and get some feather earrings, sunglasses and a green handbag, but don't pay too much! LOVE

Letter to my 16 year old self

I stole this from Lori. Its brilliant. I had my whole blog post for the day typed and was almost ready to post but clicked over to facebook and saw hers for the day. So I decided to scrap the entire blog about three things I am obsessed with today and write a letter to myself at 16. So here goes nothing! Check out Lori's Letter!

Dear 16 year old Ashley,
Your life is so simple now even though I know you think it sucks. You have a great supportive family and should stop to appreciate it once in a while.
Don't stress about boys, girls or what you are going to do on Friday night because none of those things really matter. Who got invited to the cool party last weekend is so silly.
Instead of focusing on your social life and how to get your curfew extended, focus on school and grades more because you really will regret not doing better.

Don't spend too much money on your prom dress, because like your sister said, you will only wear it once and 7 years later it will hang in your closet and be a reminder of how dumb you were to waste that money.
Enjoy every single football, basketball, and pep rally because you will miss it.
Don't gossip about people. It gets you no where. Take the time to get to know people more and give them a chance to change your life for the better.
Don't get your ear pierced on spring break when you KNOW that you can't have more than one in each ear it at school. Its military school, Ash!

Appreciate your family, parents, and teachers because they only want the best for you even if it doesn't seem like it.
If you have to hide the fact that you are dating someone from people, you probably shouldn't be doing it in the first place...btw when they find out, it won't be good for you.

Go away to college. Don't stay here and become comfortable with life. Experience new things and don't be afraid to fail. Letting everyone down is not the end of the world. They will love you more after you get back up and try again.
Don't waste your time crying over that guy who you know deep down is a jerk. You'll meet someone pretty amazing and they will turn out to be your best friend after all. (To be continued)

Lastly,

Enjoy every single minute you have with your mom because in just 2 years, she won't be here anymore. Stupid fights don't matter. Stay home on a Friday night to hang out with her. It's all she really wants. You will look back and wish that you had done things differently, but always know that she was proud of you every day. You could never disappoint her no matter what. (Trust me, she told me.)

Don't be so stubborn about everything (I need to write this in my letter to my 22 year old self!) Do everything with pride and finish it no matter how hard it may be. It will pay off in the end. Oh and try to be valedictorian...please, for me!

Love Always,
Ashley Marie Lamb, 22.