Can we be like the wolfpack guys?

So I survived Vegas...barely!

The trip was absolutely amazing, and I definitely want to go back! I don't even know where to start to tell you about all the crazy fun we had. There is SO much to do and see, and I feel like we barely scratched the surface. I know my list of 'things to do while in Vegas' got 100xs longer after going!

The hotel we stayed at -- New York New York -- was awesome! No, it's not crazy-famous like Caesars Palace or the Bellagio, but the atmosphere in there was great! There was always something going on, and it wasn't nearly as formal or stuffy as the other hotels. It was like a giant party, all the time. Not to mention it has a rollercoaster on top of it...yes, I said a freakin' rollercoaster! And it was AWESOME!! We rode it twice...once in the daylight, and once right at sunset, when all the neon's up and down the strip had come on, and it was the coolest thing I've ever experienced. You could see all of Vegas! So next time you're there...spend the $14 and DO IT!

This 4-day trip was just the beginning of my week-long birthday celebration!

I'll fill you in on the rest of the festivities soon! :)

And before I go...

GO FALCONS!

Vegas fever...

I'm going to Vegas. THIS weekend. AHHH.

Needless to say, I am so excited!! But I've never been, so I'm a little nervous, too! So, I need advice! What are the can't miss things I have to see and do?? And what should I not waste my time on? I know there's no way I will be able to do everything I want to do on this first trip, but I definitely want it to be unforgettable anyways!

On a side note though--I think I'm starting to get sick. NOT ok, considering the trip this weekend! Say a prayer it goes away...quickly!

And a random question...has anyone ever used Rent the Runway? I got a birthday gift coupon from them since my birthday is next week, and I think it would be the perfect occasion to try them out!

The more things change...

Sometimes I forget I have this thing, and then one day something will make me think about it, and I'll realize how much I miss it. And so I come back.

I feel like my life is all over the place right now! Where to start?!

First, let's just get it out of the way -- my Georgia sports teams are breaking my heart. The Braves have lost way too many in a row. My Dawgs are 0-2. Ouch. And the Falcons got trampled in their first game. I hope this week is better!

I've had an internship all summer at the Hart County Chamber of Commerce that has been a great learning experience. I've gotten to experience all sides of the tourism and event-planning aspects of the Chamber, as well as how it works with the local government to make things happen. I've gotten the opportunity to extend my internship, because my boss took a position elsewhere, and I'm so thankful for that!

Hmm, what else to update you on? I feel like there's so much that's happened that I can't possibly fit it all into one blog post [and I know it's not all interesting to anyone other than me, too!] But let's see...one negative thing this summer -- I've sort of ruined a good friendship because we tried to make our relationship more than friends, and it didn't really work out like we expected it to. And now I'm pretty much at a loss for how to repair things. It's just...weird. And I want nothing more than for it to go back to normal. Oh, boys... :/

Anyways, enough of the sad sob stories and on to better things...my birthday is this month!! I'm going to VEGAS in less than two weeks to celebrate with two great friends, and then the weekend after pretty much everyone I know is going to the Luke Bryan Farm Tour concert. I can't wait, to say the least! Have any of you ever been to Vegas?? I've never been and I have no idea what all we should do, but I am SO excited!

And last, I'll leave you with a few pictures from over the summer...I can't believe it's already over!

Me & Beth at Flip Burger in ATL

Me & Britt on Lake Hartwell

Me & Sam

Me & Sam -- UGA vs USC

Emma, Me & Paige

All the girls! -- 4th of July

Beach Trip - Orange Beach

Awesome.

So, this week couldn't get much better!!

Why??

1. I GRADUATED!! Yes, I am officially an alumnae of the University of Georgia [and yes, I need a big-girl job now!]

2. I have an internship for the summer -- it was supposed to be unpaid. They offered course credit, but of course I don't need that since I graduated and all! I met with them on Monday, then Tuesday I got an email that said they all agreed they would pay me a $1000 monthly stipend for the three months I'll be working there! Talk about complete surprise and excitement!!

3. I just checked online to see how my big [or small :/] my paycheck was going to be Friday, when lo and behold, I got a $.37 raise! No one told me, I had no idea it was time for one, but YAY! [I know 37 cents doesn't seem like a lot, but since it put me right at the next dollar mark, it feels HUGE!]

So, needless to say, I'm in a great mood today!

Now, to link up with Leigh Ashley for Wee Bit Wednesday:

{one} do you watch the history channel? if so, what’s your favorite program?No, not regularly. Sometimes I'll watch a show that catches my eye every now and again.
{two} what is your favorite thing to do on a rainy day?Stay indoors, particularly in bed if I can help it...and watch Lifetime movies with the roommates for as long as possible!
{three} what does your dream house look like?I'm not entirely sure...it depends on the climate of where I'm wanting to live at that moment. But I know I want a huge front porch; a big, open family room and kitchen; a great yard with lots of outdoor entertainment space. Right now, I really like the craftsman and coastal homes look.
{four} what state were you born in?Georgia.
{five} do you have a change jar? if so, what do you use it for when it gets full?No. I used to have a giant pickle jar but my parents have it now. It was supposed to be our Disney World jar, but we went before it got full!
{six} what’s the first website you look at when you get on the computer?Facebook usually. Don't judge me.
{seven} what is your favorite breakfast?Biscuits. Gravy. Bacon. Scrambled Eggs. YUM.
{eight} what’s the most memorable trip you’ve ever taken?I went to Jamaica when I was in high school on a mission trip for a week, and I'd love to go back!
{nine} do you prefer your coffee black or with cream/milk/sugar?The more sugar and flavor, the better. I'm not a fan of the way coffee tastes, but give me some Bailey's French Vanilla creamer and sugar and I'm good to go!
{ten} have you ever done a professional photo shoot?Do Glamour Shots or senior pictures in high school count?
Last, but not least, I need some suggestions for good summer reading! Now that I'm no longer partaking in higher education, I guess I should still continue to educate myself [plus, I need something to do while my roommates are doing homework for their summer classes! haha.] I just joined Good Reads, but I could still use some help! So, what are your favorite stories of all time??

8 days!

I know I'm on a graduation kick, but after 18 long years of school, it's hard to believe it's finally here!

I showed you my graduation present from my mommy yesterday, but now here's my outfit I finally picked out for graduation! I'm so excited to wear this [mostly the shoes :)]!!

My dress :) from a great little place called Entourage!

And my Steve Madden shoes [style: Staciee in Oyster]!! These are my favorite new babies! Since nude is the new black [or brown? or whatever!], I've been dying over all the pretty shoes in the variations of that color. And yesterday, I found these and fell in LOVE.

Annnd, my half-finished cap for graduation. [I don't know why this picture won't load up and down...it's saved that way on my computer?? I guess you'll just have to turn your computer sideways! :)]

8 more days!!

F is for Finals.

Finals, finals, finals.

That should be a dirty word.

I'm done with two classes and have two more to go, I'm 8 days away from graduation... it seems so close yet so far! Ahh! I have a cumulative spanish final on Friday that's making me super nervous, and then a Law of Mass Communications final at 8am Monday morning [and I have to work 8-5 Saturday and Sunday...not exactly sure when I'm going to study! :/] And then....I'M DONE FOREVER!

I got my graduation present from my mommy today...I'm in LOVE!

Also, I started a tumblr today. I have no idea what I'm doing! Do ya'll have one of these?

Holy tornado.

Tonight was scary! I was just sitting here studying for my presentation and final in the morning, and then all of a sudden -- TORNADO SIRENS!! Not a sound anyone wants to hear. But thankfully, the worst of the weather went just south of Athens.
Unfortunately, most of the southern US was hit hard by these storms, which killed or injured tons of people. The pictures and videos that are starting to be shown of the storms and damage are insane. So far, I think all my friends and family at Bama are safe, as well as all the family I have living in northern Alabama, thank goodness. Tuscaloosa was hit extremely hard -- practically leveled. And most of west Georgia, where I'm from, suffered some damage. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone all over the area who've had to deal with these storms over the last day or two.
So, on to happier subjects...16 days until graduation!! I have a huge presentation, and then my first final in the morning. I can't believe college is almost over. :( Time is flying by. This week has flown by! But it's ok, because this weekend is TWILIGHT! For those of you not familiar with Twilight, it's a bike race. Yes, a bike race. And it's freaking awesome. It's a weekend-long affair that means:
-the beginning of summer in Athens [and the end of classes!]-the bars open as early as 10am. for real. and they stay open till 2am the next morning.-there are concerts in the street.-you can walk around with alcohol...you don't have to keep it behind the iron railings! [if you've ever been to Athens, you understand.]-all of downtown is closed to traffic... pedestrians only!-the bike race = dozens of men or women on itty bitty racing bicycles flying freakishly fast at night on a course set up through downtown. and when i say fast, i mean fast.
If you want to know more [and you should :)], go here. Watch the video. It's ranked one of the best/favorite bike races by the racers themselves. But that's because Athens is awesome. Duh. I'm excited.
And I know technically it's not Wednesday anymore, but I'm blaming my delay on the tornadoes. Sorry. :)
{one} have you ever been stuck in an elevator?Yes, at cheerleading camp at Auburn when I was in high school. We got to the bottom floor but the elevator stopped and got stuck a few inches above the floor, and stayed there. But when the Auburn fire department showed up to rescue us, it was all ok. Why? Because it was all hot college guys volunteering as firefighters. Yum.
{two} have you ever ridden on an elephant?No...that sounds a little scary. They're huge.
{three} have you ever met a well known celebrity?I stood really close to Tom Cruise once. Does that count?
{four} do you have any food allergies?Nope, just trees and dust.
{five} do you know how to sew?Nope...but I need to, because I'm constantly sending things home to my mom.
{six} did you get an allowance when you were young?Yup. Well, for a little while I think I did. I had this chart of the 'chores' I had to do in elementary school [it was a hot pink poster] and for everything I did each day I got a smiley face sticker. At the end of the week, the number of smilies determined how much money I got!
{seven} how often do you fill up your gas tank?Way too much here lately, especially because it now costs $60!! For a Honda!!! It was less than $20 when I started driving!
{eight} have you ever been stung by a jelly fish?Yes...it hurt.
{nine} have you ever been robbed?Me personally, no. But when I was little we woke up in the middle of the night to people breaking into our cars.
{ten} what is the worst haircut you’ve ever had?Uh, 6th grade bowl cut before anyone knew what a straightener was. It was BAD. I looked like a had a mushroom [a frizzy mushroom] on top of my head. The braces and general middle school awkwardness didn't help at all, either.

Wee Bit Wednesday

Hi lovelies!
Today has been EXHAUSTING and I haven't even done that much other than go to work. I'm just so tired all the time...I'm blaming it on the allergies! ...and the stress that comes with the end of the semester. Is anyone else having this problem??
On a much better, happier note...today is ONE MONTH AWAY from my college graduation!! AHHH! Which means crunch time. I feel like I have a million things left to do between now and the last day of class. But you know what I want to do more than anything every day after class instead of homework [besides sleep]?? Go to the pool! Because this weather has been amazing!! It makes it so hard to get anything accomplished. So, it's time to buckle down and just get it done, because in four short weeks, it's all going to be over!
Now, for a little bit more about me in Wee Bit Wednesday with My Leigh Ashley:

{one} have you ever fainted?sort of. it was right after giving blood...i was iron-deficient at the time...and i managed to get the nurses attention right before completely passing out!
{two} what is your favorite casino game?i've never actually played cards in a real casino, and i have no idea what i'd play!
{three} do you have a good sense of direction?i think so...some of my friends may disagree haha
{four} laptop or desktop?laptop.
{five} what is your go-to hair style when having a bad hair day?ponytail, always.
{six} do you read the newspaper on a daily basis?no. i do watch the news most days though.
{seven} do you have a favorite celebrity chef?no, but if i did it definitely wouldn't be rachel ray! maybe paula deen though?
{eight} what tv show would you like to make a guest appearance on?i'm thinking maybe pretty little liars...love that show [don't make fun!]
{nine} do you have satellite radio in your car?no.
{ten} what was the last movie that made you cry?i have no clue. i don't even remember the last movie i watched...

ABCs

ABCs of me:

A-Age: 23.

B-Bed size: I have a double bed right now. But it's just enough for me!

C-Chore you hate: Anything to do with cleaning!

D-Dogs: None of my own, but both of my roommates have dogs, so I live with two.

Chief.

O'dell.

E-Essential start to your day: Usually coffee, and something yummy for breakfast. Breakfast is probably my favorite meal of them all. And a shower...I don't function properly till I've showered.

F-Favorite Color: Hmmm...I don't have just one favorite. Right now I'm loving everything summer. Hot pink, chartreuse, teal, coral -- the brighter the better!

G-Gold or Silver: Usually silver, but gold is growing on me.

H-Height: 5'2.

I-Instruments you play: Nothing...I'm musically challenged. But I wish I did play SOMETHING!

J-Job title: Full-time student, part-time Lowe's cashier!

K-Kids: None!!

L-Live: Athens, Georgia...there's no place else quite like it!

M-My mom's name: Sandy.

N-Nickname: Porkchop (when i was little), Court Dawg (thanks, Sam!), and several more!

O-Overnight hospital stay: Never for me, thank goodness!

P-Pet Peeve: There's plenty I have...people that drive slow in the left lane, people who don't realize they're not the only person on the planet, and lying.

Q-Quote from a movie: Doug: "It's funny, 'cause just the other day, me and my boy, we was wonderin' why they even call 'em roofies. Y'know what I'm talkin' 'bout?"

Stu: "No. Don't know what you're talkin' 'bout."
Doug: Why not floories, right? 'Cause when you take 'em, you're more likely to end up on the floor than the roof. What about groundies? That's a good new name fo' 'em.
Alan: Or how 'bout rapies?

...bet you can't guess what movie that's from! HAHA

R-Right/Lefty: Righty!

S-Sibling: My little brother Tyler!

T-Time you wake up: Depends on the day...sometimes I have to be at work as early as 5am, so I get up aruond 4:15, or class usually starts at 9:30 so I get up around 7:30.

U-Underwear: Victoria's Secret Pink, always!

V-Veggies you dislike: All of them...yes, I'm serious.

W-What makes you run late: Everything. I procrastinate and get distracted way too easily, so I usually scramble around at the last minute, run out the door, and forget something. :/

X-Xrays you've had: Quite a few...fingers and toes, neck to hip ones by the chiropractor, and my nose when I broke it.

Y-Yummy food you make: I can actually cook pretty decently, even though I hate cooking for just myself. But I love grilling or cooking chicken.

Z-Zoo animal: Penguins.

MIA.

I have been MIA for quite some time now...over two weeks! I've missed this little baby of mine!

My last blog post was right before I left for spring break in CANCUN! :) So, let's start there! What a FUN trip!! Cancun was absolutely beautiful...the water was the most amazing blue I've ever seen. Here's a few of the [appropriate] pictures from the week:

The view from my beach chair :)

Most gorgeous water ever!

View from our hotel room.

First night out!

Downtown Cancun.

Evidence of a long week of craziness!

St. Patty's Day.

Sam. :)

Craziness at Senor Frogs!

Room service on the beach...ohhhh yessss.

Hangover style.

Love my girls!

Senor Frogs is AWESOME.

[**Side note: Girls, after this trip, I do not recommend going to Cancun alone with a small group of girls, especially during the spring break season. Yes, it was fun, but also nerve-wracking at times. So go in a big group or with family and be careful!]

While I was gone, I obviously neglected the 30 day challenge...I'm bummed. So, starting ASAP, I'm going to pick up where I left off. And by ASAP, I mean as soon as I have a chance to breathe. With only seven weeks left before graduation, life is crazy. My PR Campaigns class is picking up steam, I have a Spanish test on Thursday that I haven't cracked a book for, and a Comm Law test Friday...which I also haven't started studying for. I got sick the last little bit of spring break, then got back to Georgia where the pollen came out in FULL FORCE the day we got back. Thank goodness for rain these past few days -- even though it's cold and gross out, it's given me time to start feeling better.

Last little thing...my little baby brother [and by baby I mean 6', 16-year-old brother] had surgery at Scottish Rite today that lasted about six long hours. He's doing ok, just sleeping mostly, but he still needs prayers. It's going to be a long 6 month recovery for him!

Sick nasty.

Today is day 11 of the 30 day blog challenge -- the thing you hate the most.

I've always been taught not to hate, that no matter how much you don't like someone or something, you should never have hate in your heart. So, I really don't hate anything.

But what do I despise?

Bugs.

Particularly roaches and nasty things that fly. Like moths. Or these flying roach-type things we have here in the lovely GA. I'm not exactly sure what they are -- a lot of people call them water bugs -- but they can fly several feet at a time and they look just like a BIG NASTY ROACH and OMG I am TERRIFIED. [Notice the use of all caps there -- that's how nasty they are and how scared I am...seriously!]

They're so nasty I'm not even going to post a picture. You don't want to see them, and neither do I!

On a much happier note though, because I'm really getting the creepy crawlies all over my skin just thinking about roaches:

35 HOURS TILL I LEAVE FOR SPRING BREAK IN MEXICO!!

This will be my view for the next week!! :)

And, a sad and disappointing note to end this post on...my Dawgs lost today in the SEC tournament in an absolutely heartbreaking loss to Alabama in overtime. We could [should] have won during regulation on a last second three-point shot that went in, but unfortunatley the shot was about a half second after Coach Fox called a timeout. Huge bummer. So, we're still crossing our fingers to be a bubble team and earn a bid to the big dance! GO DAWGS!

Stupid Crazy.

Day 10 of the blog challenge - the person/people you do the most f*ed up things with.

Just a few highlights of the people I have no shame with:

Britt...she's a crazy blast every time, all the time.

Brittany Day, me and Linds having entirely too much fun.

Me and Paige -- she is the definition of crazy.

Me and Linds, Spring Break 2010 - halfway through a long and crazy day.

These are just a few of the crazy/fun moments we've had lately. When I want to have a good time, these are the girls I call on!