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...

30 Day Blog Challenge

I've seen several people doing this blog challenge, and I need an excuse to write everyday [as well as an idea of what to write about!] So, I decided to join in the fun!

Day 1: A picture of yourself with ten facts.




1. I graduate in two months and I am scared to death...I have no clue what's coming next, and I do not like being this unprepared!

2. I just started drinking coffee this year -- I only tried it because I had the longest day of class ever, and I needed something to keep me awake!

3. I am, without a doubt, the pickiest person ever. I'm so picky that it even gets on my own nerves, but I don't know how to make it better.

4. I'm not scared of heights, but things like ferris wheels and sky buckets FREAK ME OUT. The thought of hanging up hundreds of feet in the air by just a little wire...not cool.

5. My dream job -- to be a sideline broadcaster for ESPN [aka I want to be Erin Andrews.]

6. I used to play basketball -- in middle and high school. Oh yes.

7. I've only left the US once, to go to Jamaica for a mission trip in high school. But next week, I leave for my last spring break ever...to MEXICOOOO! :]

8. My first alcoholic beverage of choice is whiskey [Crown in particular]. Don't judge.

9. I love football. Probably as much as most dudes. Particularly college football. GO DAWGS!

10. I HATE napping but LOVE sleeping. Strange. But I always feel blaaah after naps, so I never take them.


On a more serious note--HOLY CRAP I'M OVERWHELMED. School is taking over my life--I seriously have no time to breathe. And to make matters worse, my work has scheduled me almost full time this week and next. Great timing, work...it's MIDTERMS WEEK! Ugh.

Buttt--in 12 short days, I'll be laying righhhhht here:



Oh spring break, puhhhh-lease hurry!

Single's Awareness Day.

It's Valentine's Day...oh joy. Not exactly my favorite holiday.

Reason number one: I'm single this year...again.

Reason number two: My last relationship--of 4 1/2 years--ended on February 14th. So, not a lot of fond memories of this day.

Not to mention, it seems like everybody I know is getting married or engaged, which just sort of rubs it in that I'm still all alone. Don't get me wrong, I'm super excited for them! But it still makes me a little sad.

Until I think about ACTUALLY having a boyfriend. Someone else I have to worry about, someone else who wants to take up my time and whose feelings I have to think about with every little thing I do. I mean, I don't really have time to think about anything else right now besides the responsibilities I already have. And I'm the worst procrastinator I know, and a guy would just give me yet another excuse to fine-tune my procrastinating skills. Not a good idea..I need to be focused. And right now, my main focus = graduation and finding a job. Not a guy.

So, on this Valentine's Day, I am very aware and happy to be single!

Goals and dreams.

I'm horrible at updating my blog. I've had it forever and have less than 10 posts. Oops.

So, my new goal...use it regularly during these last few months of college. I have less than 100 days til graduation and oh. my. lord. I couldn't be any more terrified and excited and nervous and a whole bunch of other emotions all rolled into a messy bundle.

Why am I such a mess? Because I have NO CLUE what I'm doing after graduation. I'm a PR major--not exactly a definite, laid-out career path there. I could do a million things with that major. I know what I want to do. And I know that it's going to be super hard and take a lot of work. But who knows if it will ever happen?

They say just take what you can get when you graduate right now. If someone offers you a job, and it pays enough to pay the bills, don't be picky. Do what's available until something better or more in line with your dreams comes along. Don't expect to get that dream job right after college. It doesn't happen and you have to pay your dues.

But then yesterday, I went to a seminar hosted by ESPN about applying for internships and jobs. He said...apply for only the jobs you want. Don't say you'll take anything you can. Don't seem desperate, because you're not.

So, who's right?? I wish I knew.