thank goodness it's Sunday

i'm sitting here at my computer, counting down the minutes until it's time to head to church. it's just one of those Sundays where you're so grateful it's Sunday so you can go to church and get into a good mindset for the upcoming week. this last week has been very stressful. from talking to my counselor about the next steps I have to take to become a teacher, to studying for 2 finals that are coming up tomorrow (I need all the prayers I can get), there was just so much going on in my head. my whole plan for today was to study study study until it was time for church, but I definitely hit a roadblock. I just needed a break. I've been reading chapter after chapter and taking practice questions and making flashcards... my head was about to explode. so the first hour or two after waking up were spent studying, but the rest of the day was spent watching a movie, spending a while on pinterest, making banana bread, and well, this. I plan on studying for a bit once I get back from church, and waking up early to study tomorrow morning, but the rest of the time until church i'm just going to rest. my head and my heart need it. I feel as though I've been whipped around from one path to another, from one feeling to another, I just need peace. so please, let's hope I find it soon.

91 degrees

today I decided to ditch school and go to the beach. it was definitely the right decision, and one even my mother was jealous of! the best kind of beach day 

sunnies

sometimes all you need is a Peter Pan collar and a new pair of sunglasses 

xoxo

shake it off

this weekend gabby and I decided to end our 2 year absence from making music videos! 

it took 2 hours to shoot and 4 hours to edit (it would've only taken me 2 to edit had my program not shut down on me minutes before finishing it). it was a success and something I will enjoy looking back on and laughing. because as you can we are horrible dancers and our only moves are whipping our hair and jumping around. all in good fun though, right?

https://vimeo.com/m/105433832

too much fun

I truly apologize for the lack of posts. I really need a slap on the wrist. I not only like to keep my blog updated to satisfy my many fans (mom. grandma. hi!) but also as a way to keep a journal of all my adventures! something I will, and have, enjoyed looking back on and relishing in the fun moments of my life! so hopefully the new blogger app I just downloaded to my phone proves worthy enough to use more regularly and then I'll be able to keep you all up to date with my shenanigans. 

these past weeks have come and gone as if it were only a day passing. now that school has begun my days fill up so fast and I rarely have any time to sit and do nothing - which is actually great because I love being busy, but then time slips away and I forgot to do the tiniest things... like keep up with my blog! so here are some pictures from the last couple of awesome weeks to get you up to date with my life :)

the other weekend Grandma, Jeff, and I managed to make it to the last concert in the park which was so much fun! 80s music, people dancing, and subway seem to be a great combination. 

Sydney and I "camped out" at a Shakespeare in the park in LA where we saw twelfth night. super cool and so much fun spending time with her.

and last but not least, today I decided to take up painting. I think this is definitely going to become one of my favorite pastimes! (an expensive pastime to say the least, but definitely a fun one)

well folks, that all leaves you where I am right now! just finished painting some things for my grandparents for grandparents day this Sunday (this is your reminder guys, don't forget!) and now I'm gonna go get ready to hang out with my friend Morgan. maybe get something yummy to eat for dinner? we'll see! 

until next time

xoxo

no time in between

i'm sorry my blogsters! i know everyone's been dying to read another one of my faaaaaaabulous blog posts, but these past couple weeks have been a little hectic! with the last month of school upon us it's made everything a bit stressful. when i'm not studying or doing homework or writing papers, i'm doing everything i can to have a little bit of fun, and there has really been no time in between. i barely have any time to finish watching season 2 of house of cards!!!! so now you know i'm being totally serious about the no time thing, because trust me, if i could make time for house of cards, i would!

so here's a recap since my last blog post of all the fun things that happen during my study breaks

drinking some orange juice in color coordinated outfits with morgan to kick off spring/summer

eating watermelon poolside

making homemade cauliflower pizza crust pizzas with grandma and jeff (the recipe is on youtube - search "food wishes cauliflower pizza crust) delicious!

a fun day in the sun (watermelon and big floppy sun hats included)

 our new pal johnny

 too much fun

 Roberto Kelly from the Giants threw me this ball :)

 awesome seats and even awesomer shoes

 foam fingers are fun (bet ya can't say that 5 times fast)

so much fun was had these past few weeks! and it was all just what I needed to get my mind off of finals. but now they're sneaking up on me and I really need to put my nose in a book! so if you don't hear from me in the next 2 weeks you know why!

xoxo

a Sunday well spent brings a week of content

i had the best weekend! carrie, who I've been close friends with since elementary school was kind enough to spend a weekend with me. last night was spent getting scrumptious grilled cheeses at a food truck event and then topped off with watching two chick flicks (win a date with tad hamilton & the holiday) and then today we spent the majority of the day at the beach, ending her stay with a delicious Italian ice. good friends are my favorite!

 

 

so much fun :)

xoxo