Spring Forward

So springing forward has got me absolutely wiped out! I know we only lost an hour, but it seriously has thrown me off. I couldn't fall asleep until almost 2:30 this morning. Then I was up at 6:45. Ugh! I don't really have much for ya'll today seeing as how I'm basically sleeping sitting up right now and I have 4 papers due and a test tomorrow. I just have to make it through this week and spring break here I come! I'll be back tomorrow after my test and a nap!

Hope everyone is having a good Monday!

Random Friday

1. I had a pretty wonderful week (minus the tornado weather). I did wonderful on my Anatomy lab practical that I had Wednesday. I had a few classes cancelled so I had some extra time on my hands. I've been going to bed earlier so I've actually gotten 5 full nights of sleep! I have one more week to go until Spring Break!

2. We have a super low key weekend planned and I couldn't be happier. We've had so much going on the past few weekends so I'm ready to just chill out.

3. With spring comes allergies and I've been on the verge of a sinus infection for a few days now. I've been trying to prevent it as much as possible by using my Netti pot and taking Zyrtec.

4. I think it's about time to start shopping for swimsuits. Not really sure how I feel about that. The older I get the more not fun it is to get in a swimsuit.

5. On Sunday we are attending the baptism of my sweet baby cousin Liam. Can't wait to see my entire family and celebrate!

6. Gabe's parents closed on a condo in Vegas yesterday. I'm thinking we will be spending many long weekends there from now on. (no complaints from me!)

7. I went to the tanning bed on Wednesday. I know! It's so bad! I was feeling so pale and... ok you don't want to hear my excuses. I promise to my skin to do better. Age spots are not attractive and neither is leathery skin. (I'm going to keep telling myself this)

8. I got more noisy neighbors that moved in. I can't catch a break! Our lease is up in May so I just have to make it until then. I think I will invest in ear plugs...

9. Random thought, but why don't people send thank you notes anymore?!?!? I was raised that you always send a thank you note. I specifically remember writing thank you notes the night before I moved into my dorm freshman year because my mom told me I couldn't go to college until all my thank you notes from graduation had been written. After going to quite a few weddings this past year, I'm appalled at how many people don't send a thank you note for a gift. I blame this on parents for not teaching their children that this is just something you do. And you don't just send thank you notes for gifts. If someone does a favor for you or treats you to lunch you should send them a handwritten note.

10. It's Friday. That's all I need to say.

Have a fabulous weekend ya'll!!!

In like a lion...

So we had a pretty wild night last night here in central Arkansas. Around here it's true what they say about March, "In like a lion, out like a lamb". We were pounded with thunderstorms and a few tornados starting around 6:00 last night. Gabe and I were trying to make dinner in a tornado warning while also tracking storms that were all heading towards places our families live. We all managed to stay safe but a tornado hit right outside my hometown of Searcy in the tiny town of Center Hill. My great grandparents lived in Center Hill when they were still alive and we found out today the house they had lived in for many years was damaged. I have so many great memories from this house. I wish I had a picture of it before the tornado but all I have is a picture taken this morning by my grandparents:



So this post is a tribute to my Grandmom and DeeDad and the wonderful memories from this old house. Those summer afternoons sitting on the swing, playing with my cousin Kate and climbing on the roof of the old carport, visiting the horses across the road :), the jelly bean jar, Christmas day with the whole family there... the memories go on and on.
I hope there aren't too many more nights like this anytime soon. I'm absolutely terrified of tornados. I think it come from an incident when I was in 6th grade.

Anyway sorry to stray from my usual types of posts. I was feeling nostalgic today. I'll be back to my usual self tomorrow.

New Shampoo!

I usually try to have more than one shampoo and conditioner in my shower because I can't stand to use the same ones every day. I've been using Aveda products for awhile and I'm very happy with them, but I'm always up to try something new. I was at the grocery store the other day and came across this stuff:

I've always been curious about the Organix line. I see it advertised all the time in my magazines. So I decided why not? It was only $6.99 and it was a buy one get one free deal. So I bought the shampoo and got the conditioner free! So here's my evaluation:

Product(s): Organix Rejuvenating Cherry Blossom Ginseng Shampoo and Conditioner

Ingredients and Claims: "Cherry blossom extracts and ginseng root to rejuvenate the scalp and hair follicle to add volume at the root while replenishing your hair with nourishing rice milk and bamboo extract for hydration and shine." (Organix website)

Initial Thoughts: It smells wonderful!!!! I don't even care if it works I can just sit here and smell it all day.

Conclusion after 3 days of use: I love this shampoo and conditioner. It hydrates without weighing my fine hair down. It left my hair full of body and soft and manageable. (just as promised). Not to mention my hair smelled AMAZING after using. Definitely a steal for only $6.99 each. I can't wait to try other products from this brand.

There was also an unofficial review from my boyfriend. He apparently got ahold of it the first night and has been using it ever since. He keeps asking me to smell his hair. (weirdo)

Have a great day ya'll! We're halfway through this week!

Oh and Hi! to my new followers! Thank you for reading and deciding to follow! If I haven't checked your own blog out yet, I promise to do that asap! :)

Anthro, Poppy, and Apples

So today's post is a bit random. Bare with me lovelies :)

I'm pretty obsessed with this skirt from Anthropologie right now. I think you could pair it with a fitted tee and flats for day and dress it up with heels for night. Skirts seem to be topping my list of must haves for Spring/Summer.

My step-mom surprised me with a cute little clutch from Coach's Poppy line on Sunday. I'm usually not a big Coach fan because I feel like it's way overdone but I took a look at the Poppy line and thought a few things were cute. I couldn't find a picture of the clutch I got but I did find this adorable little number that fits into my requirements for a Spring/Summer bag. It's not to0 "Coached out" if ya know what I mean...

Also while browsing the Poppy line I found these cute sunnies. I have a massive collection of sunglasses and I think these might need to be added very soon. :)

And now on to apples. Yes you read right, apples. I'm the type of girl who needs to finish every meal with something sweet. I've written before about about the Metromint water I drink to curb my sweet cravings but I also have another great secret. Take one apple slice and cube it. Drizzle honey and sprinkle with cinnamon. Ta da! A healthy alternative to apple pie! I started doing this back in the fall for a seasonal treat but I think that this is a year rounder for me. :) *bonus* cinnamon helps boost your metabolism.

Have a fabulous day ya'll!