Not enough hours in the day...

Do you ever feel like there just aren't enough hours in the day? Sometimes I almost feel guilty for sleeping because I feel like I could be getting something done. I know it's wrong for me to think like this, it's my inner perfectionist coming out. Anyway my spring break is in two weeks and I have a fabulous trip to Dallas planned with Gabe and my mom, stepdad, and little sister. Just a few days of shopping and eating and not doing anything pertaining to school. It can't get here soon enough!

Anyway I did manage to have an awesome weekend. BUT I didn't take a single picture! I swear I packed my camera, but I'm just horrible at remembering to document my fun times. Friday we had our usual date night and opted to cook at home and stay in and relax. It was wonderful! Saturday we got up early, met up with some friends, and headed to Hot Springs! We spent the day at the horse races and the weather was beautiful! We had so much fun and to make things better, my mom was there with a couple of her girlfriends. They had some nice box seats so I spent alot of time with them having a few drinks and getting some girl talk in. I love that I can actually be friends with my mom and her friends now that I'm older. They are actually pretty cool to hangout with. After the races we had dinner in Hot Springs then headed back to Conway. I was so tired after that exciting day I was literally in bed by 10:30. Sunday Gabe surprised me with a white chocolate mocha from Starbucks when I woke up. He knows me so well! Then we visited a few open houses for my homework assignment. Sunday afternoon we went to my Dad's house to grill out for his Bday! Then we watched the last half of the Oscars! All in all it was a pretty great weekend. Today it was back to the real world and I am beat. So I'm heading to bed early tonight so I can take on the rest of the week feeling well rested.

Hope everyone is having a great week so far. I promise to be a better blogger and do something interesting soon!

Random Friday

1.Well I was going to post on the right foods to eat for your skin but......... I'm feeling lazy today so I'll do that one Monday.

2. I'm heading to Oaklawn tomorrow with Gabe and some of his friends from work. I'm not really much of a gambler, but I love the horse races. I'm usually there for the people watching :)

3. I had a terrible week at school this week and I'm so glad it's Friday.

4. One of my homework assignments this weekend is to visit an open house. Like I really need homework as an excuse to go look at houses! This is one of my favorite things to do. Good thing I take lots of Interior Design classes :)

5. Speaking of houses, I can't wait to buy my own. Graduation can't come soon enough. This apartment living is no bueno!

6. Monday is my Dad's bday, but we're celebrating Sunday with a cookout! I love family get togethers.

7. Well I think Spring has officially arrived! It has been sunny and in the 60s here and I'm loving it. I'm ready to do my major spring shopping in a couple of weeks in Dallas!

8. Tonight I am having a relaxing night at home with Gabe. And my bottle of wine. After the week I had, I may need more than one bottle though.

Hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!

My daily skin care routine (face)

So I'm pretty big on having a good skincare routine. Everyone is different and needs different products. I have dry, sensitive skin so it takes some experimenting for me to find things that work for me. These are my favorite one's I've found:

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser- I have used this cleanser since i was probably 11. My mom has used it for probably 30 years and her skin looks 10 years younger than her age. Its not harsh and it removes all my makeup and eye makeup. And the best thing? It's super affordable. I don't see the need to spend tons on cleanser because it's only on your skin less than a minute.

Philosophy The Microdelivery Exfoliating Wash (Sephora)- Since I do have sensitive skin, I need an exfoliator that isn't too abrasive. I use this about 3 times a week.

Boots N0 7 Soft & Soothe Gentle Toner (Target)- I'm a little old school and I still use a toner. I know theres always been controversy in the skin care industry if a toner is really needed or not. I'm not a dermatologist so I don't know the correct answer, but this is really gentle and not drying at all. Plus, it gets the very last of my make up off at night and I feel like it preps my skin for the next step.

Merle Norman LUXIVA Energizing Concentrate- This serum is AMAZING! It really goes deep to moisturize. As I have mentioned before I worked for Merle Norman and this was my favorite product. If you have dry skin that even a moisturizer can't relieve, try this. It's super lightweight and it really smooths the skin. I can also tell a difference in my skin tone when I'm using this. It just looks more even and glowing.

Neutrogena Ageless Essentials Continuous Hydration SPF 25- This is a great day moisturizer for me because it's simple and it has sunscreen. I'm in my early 20s so I don't need alot for my face, but I do want to prevent lines and wrinkles. Since I have dry skin, it's important to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! And of course the best way to prevent aging... SPF and staying out of the sun!

Patricia Wexler M.D. Intensive Night Reversal & Repair Cream with MMPi 20 (Bath and Body Works) - Your skin heals itself while your sleeping so it's important to use a moisturizer that will help your skin along at night. I love this because it's packed with peptides and Vit. C. which are important for combating the aging process. It's also more of a gel cream formula so while it delivers alot of moisture, it doesn't feel heavy.

Neutrogena Ageless Essentials Continuous Hydration Eye Cream- The skin around your eyes is thinner and more sensitive than the rest of the skin on your face. This area deserves special attention even in your 20s. I preach prevention people. If you take care of your skin now when your young, it will save you alot of grief in the future. This is a great basic eye cream for younger skin. The only downside- it doesn't have SPF. So make sure you have some big sunglasses with you!

Hope someone finds this helpful. Alot of young women neglect their skin because they think it doesn't matter right now. But studies show that a majority of damage is done before your 25. So if you don't have a skin care routine, get one!

Have a great afternoon!

Noisy neighbor and Anatomy test domination.

Random title huh? Let me explain... I have a few very noisy neighbors in my apartment building. The guy that lives to the left of me is around 50 years old and recently divorced and must be going through some sort of midlife crisis. He blares music 24/7 and has parties quite often. And not grown up parties, beer pong playing and grilling out college type parties. The couple that lives above me just moved in two weeks ago and I think they have yet to sleep or leave the apartment. I hear them ALL THE TIME! They are probably in their mid to late 30s so I had assumed they would be relatively quiet. It honestly sounds like they are doing jumping jacks with ankle weights on for most of the day. My apartment complex is a very nice one that is on a golf course and not all of my neighbors are atrocious. There's the nice retired dentist that always has a smile on his face and is NEVER loud. He has a cute old lady girlfriend that comes to visit him and he still works out with a trainer! There is the college boys from Louisiana to the right of me. They are both in grad school so they probably study more than I do. I rarely ever hear them. I find it a little amusing that it's the college students in this building who are the quietest. Anyway enough of my ranting. One to the other important thing of the day. I had my bone practical for my Anatomy class today. There are 206 bones in the skeleton and I had the joy of memorizing every. single. one. of them. Not just the names, but where they are in the body and what they do. So after weeks of studying and a very emotional nervous breakdown yesterday (and my threats to Gabe that I was going to drop out of school) I got up this morning ready to take on the skeletal system. I left feeling pretty confident. No I don't think I made an A but I don't think I failed miserably. :) Hopefully I'll find out my grade by tomorrow morning. I know lots of people have had to do this in college, but this test literally traumatized me. Anyway on to happier and lighter things! It's beautiful and sunny today and it's supposed to be in the mid 60s this weekend. So you know what that means?!?! Horse races!!! Yay! Now the question of what to wear... I'll be pondering this for the rest of the week.

Hope ya'll are having a wonderful day!

Sick Day

Well I'm home sick today with a stomach bug. I'm using my extra time to do a little online window shopping. I'm so ready to buy Spring clothes and accessories. I've been putting it off because it just seems cruel to have cute little dresses and sandals sit in my closet while its 45 degrees outside. But since today is the first day of March, I'm officially letting myself start shopping around.

First up is this lovely bag from Tory Burch. I love the look of white bags in the warmer months. Other colors just don't look right to me next to brightly colored clothes.

Tory Burch Amanda Hobo in Fossil

Next up are these gorgeous heels from Nine West. I've become obsessed with the neutral shoe trend and I think these would look perfect with my summer tan. (faux tan of course!)

Nine West Hamish Sandals from Piperlime.com

I'm swooning over this Lilly shift dress. Once again it would look amazing with a tan. And a beach.

Lilly Pulitzer Addison Shift- Gold Lace in Classic White

I think this shirt from Anthropologie is to die for! Its just so pretty and girlie. I not only want this, I NEED this!

Anthropologie Off-The-Tie-Rack Blouse




Follow this link to see the most adorable ring from Kate Spade.
coral reef pearl and star ring at kate spade

Hope everyone is having a fabulous Monday!