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January 23, 2012

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The car ride back to Boone always requires a pit stop!


Snowy roads on the way up the mountain


Pretty sunrise on the first day of classes!

New coffee maker, new adorable coffee mug and new Starbucks blonde roast!


Putting together the pull-up bar I got for Christmas...almost as hard as doing one.


Red Velvet Yoplait, yummy snack.




Retrying on my Santa clothes! Love this lace inspired top! 

The mug my grandparents gave me! Coffee is my happy place.


New pink sweater and purple nail polish! Feeling like polly pocket.

Made a visit with Kelly to the NEW BOONE STARBUCKS!! 


My comfy cute "get work done" outfit.

Went back this past weekend to do some HC stuff! Gotta love my motivating NYC background! 

Found this gem at Walmart. Limited Edition! I had to have it.


Saturday mornings call for lounging in pajamas with coffee and the Today Show.


I love almost any ice cream topped with bananas :)

My motivation every time I open my curtains!



LOVE.








January 19, 2012

10 Random Facts about Me

1. I'm kind of ambidextrous. 

As far as writing goes, I'm left handed. When it comes to most other things though, I use my right hand. I shoot basketball with my right hand, bat with my right hand, throw with my right hand. It's weird! It's kind of cool though, when I play ping-pong I can switch in between the two!




2. I injured my teacher in 4th grade.

When I was in 4th grade, one of my peers brought in a pinata for their birthday. Each student was given a chance to hit the pinata with a big wooden rod type thing. I'm not sure what it was. Anyway, they spun me around and WHAM! I slammed it right into my teachers hand and broke it. Yep, I broke her hand. I'm pretty much a beast.... but I didn't realize it at the time. I'm pretty sure I ran crying to my mom's classroom. Let's just say, my teacher wasn't there the next day.



3. I used to be known for my bubble letter skills.

In middle school my friends used to ask me to write stuff for them in bubble letters. I have to say, they were pretty awesome, kind of curly and geometric. I still write like that sometimes when I'm just doodling! I guess that's the designer in me.



4. I've never been on a date. 

I've probably mentioned this before, but the older I get, the crazier it sounds! I've never gotten coffee, pizza, lunch, breakfast, dinner, anything with a guy! Since I've waited this long,  my first date better be amazing. And with someone I'm really interested in!



5. I had multiple classes with Lindy!

Most twins aren't in the same classes, but Lindy and I had a lot of classes together! We had 3rd, 5th, some of 7th, and 12th grade classes together. It's fun to be in a class with your twin! We used to get in trouble for having laughing fits just by looking at each other. We would even split up our homework and then copy each other's answers. Genius, I know!



6. I can't whistle, do a cartwheel, or jump hurdles. 

I know right, did I even have a childhood?!? Apparently not. I've tried to whistle SO many times, I just can't do it! Hurdles in elementary school seriously came up to like my belly button. That's like jumping over a countertop! As far as the cartwheel goes, I think it's a fear thing. I don't know why but I guess it's cause I don't like heights and I feel really small. Everything seemed so big and daunting when I was little!



7. I've sung the national anthem at a Red Sox and White Sox game.

Not just me, haha I'm not that good at singing! But I did sing with my youth choir at church. It was so cool to walk onto the field where all the players stood! It was nerve wracking, everyone is standing and watching you! But we had a backtrack with our voices incase we weren't loud enough or messed up. It's something I'll never forget!




8. I've been to over 25 states and over 5 countries!

My family LOVES to travel. I am so blessed to have parents who save their money and takes us on trips that really broaden our horizons and expose us to culture all over the world and United States. These trips have been unforgettable and so much fun. Some of the most cherished memories I have with my family have been on vacation!


9. I play the guitar!

I tried to play piano in middle school and failed miserably, but I've been playing guitar for a while! I'm not awesome at it, but I just do it for myself and for fun. I don't like to play in front of other people, but hopefully one day I will! I normally just find a song I like online and try to learn it. I even tried to write a few songs in middle school. They were cheesy and immature or really emo! I'm sure I'd be a lot better at it now!




10. I have a ridiculous fear of insects.

It's so dumb and irrational but for some reason when I go to bed, I always think bugs are near me, on me, or in my covers!  I think it's because I woke up to a big bug next to my head one morning and from then on it creeped me out. It's almost only when I'm home though because at school I'm on the second floor and my windows don't open. Every night at home I flex my feet under my covers and make sure nothing is there. Silly, I know!

January 10, 2012

December 31, 2011

Hello, 2012!

1-What did you do in 2011 that you've never done before?
Hmm. I became a junior in college, I was on a live newscast, and yesterday I got contacts! I'm sure there have been others, but I can't think of them! 


2-Did anyone close to you give birth? 
Ashley did!  She had David Walker Scott, my first cutest most favorite nephew ever, on February 22nd 2011! He has brought so much joy and happiness to my family. He is so chubby, cheerful and precious. He has the sweetest little cheeks and cutest laugh and smile. I didn't realize how much I could love a baby until I met him! He makes me excited for having my own!



3-Did anyone close to you die?
Unfortunately, my Grandaddy died in March from Pancreatic cancer. His death was the hardest thing I've ever had to go through. He was such a happy man and his death was so unexpected. He didn't even live for 2 months after his diagnosis. Though it was difficult, I think it brought my family closer. We all experienced it together and learned to find joy despite our circumstances.


4-What date from 2011 will remain etched in your memory and why?
I would say March 30th because of Grandaddy and Feb. 22 because of David. 11:11 on 11/11/11 was cool too just because everyone "makes a wish at 11:11"




5-What was your biggest acheivement this year?
My biggest achievement this year would definitely be getting the position of President and EIC of Her Campus Appalachian State! I have loved having this position! It has been time consuming, but it has been so worth it. I've met so many awesome girls and it has stretched me and pushed me toward my full potential. HCxo!


6-Did you suffer any illness or injury?
Healthy and happy! 


7-What was the best thing you bought?

Me or my parents? Haha! Well my parents have continued to bless me with more than I could imagine! They bought me an iPhone over thanksgiving and I have LOVED it. It is so convenient and addictive. As far as my money goes, I don't really have much of it that I call my own and when I do, it's normally just on clothes and food! 
8-Where did most of your money go?
Food Food Food, Coffee Coffee, and the occasional movie or item of clothing. 


9-What song will always remind you of 2011?
There have been a lot of good songs from 2011! I have bought a few CD's that I've loved including Hands All Over by Maroon 5, and Science & Faith by The Script. Lady Antebellum has probably been my favorite country artist this year and I always like radio hits! But if I had to chose, the one song that will remind me of 2011 is Not Over You by Gavin DeGraw. I still can't believe that he held my hand and sang to me!  How cool is that? It's something I will never forget from 2011!


10-What do you wish you'd done more of/less of?
I wish I had done less procrastinating, overeating and I wish I had been involved in less drama. There has been A LOT of pointless, excessive drama this year and I am not going to let it happen again in 20121!  I wish I had spent more time reading my bible, exercising, updating my blog and reading books.




11-What was your favorite TV program?
My favorite TV show would definitely be Pretty Little Liars! That show is AWESOME. I love how it's suspenseful and dark but it has drama and love stories just like I enjoy! Not to mention the cutest wardrobe ever. The cast always looks so cute! Great show, I LOVE it. 


12-What's the best book you read this year?
No brainer, it was definitely the Hunger Games! I sped through the first one in about a day and a half! I love reading book series because I feel like I become friends with the characters. It had suspense, action, death, family, love, deception, fighting, everything that makes up a good novel! I can't wait for the movie to come out this year!!




13-What was your favorite movie this year?
That's a tough one because I love movies. I got Water For Elephants for Christmas, that one is definitely at the top! I had read that book and that was probably the best book to movie adaptation I've ever seen. I saw We Bought a Zoo like 2 nights ago and it was awesome! I would say that it was the best feel good movie I've seen in years. Go see it!


14-What did you do on your birthday? How old were you?
On August 24th 2011, I turned 20! Woohoo, a whole new decade! I went to P.F. Changs with my family and then when I got to school my friends came over for mexican food and we just hang out!

15-Did you travel anywhere this year?
Yes, I went on multiple trips with my family that were all really fun! We went to a family reunion and the beach and had a great time! My favorite trip by far was going to NYC with Lindy and my Mom! We shopped til we dropped, drank lots of Starbucks and had a FANTASTIC time. Those trips will always be so special to me!




16-Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2011.
Don't take your family or friends for granted. Thank God for everything you have. Learn from your mistakes. Keep old friends but make new ones too. Don't sweat the small stuff. And most of all, remember to find joy despite your circumstances! 





December 11, 2011

sorry I've been MIA

Sorry I've been so MIA lately.

But this is my LAST WEEK OF THE FALL SEMESTER!!!

Can I get an amen, hallelujah, praise the Lord?!?



I don't think I've ever wanted a year to end more. Not just the semester, but 2011 as a whole. Least favorite year of my life to date.

Anyway, sorry for the depressing comment! I just wanted to stop by and say that I apologize for my absence.

It's exam week, so I probably won't be back until those are over.



Hope you're enjoying the holiday festivities!
I can't wait until I can finally start having some fun!