Word-Filled Wednesday {24}

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These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things!

One of my new and fabulous bloggy friends, Cait, had this list up on her blog and I decided to join in! Make sure you go check out her blog, it is simply lovely!

{1} food

Caramel, Soup, Tomatoes, Pasta, Pierogies, Fresh Fruit, Ice Cream... I could go on and on, I have SO many!

{2} color

Pink and Black

{3} animal.

Cat & penguin

{4} sports team.

Not a big sports fan but my family roots for the Ravens

{5} dessert.

Ice Cream. & Caramel. & Peanut Butter. & Chocolate. & cheesecake. I could go on and on here too.

{6} artist/singer/band.

Adele, Florence + The Machine, & A Fine Frenzy

{7} pair of shoes.

Flip-Flops or my TOMS

{8} outfit.

Jeans and a cute T

{9} store.

F21 & Target

{10} brand.

Whatever works.

{11} perfume.

Pink Sugar

{12} accessory.

My engagement ring <3

{13} city.

Los Angeles

{14} hobby.

Reading

{15} beauty product.

Mascara

{16} snack.

Lately, bananas and peanut butter

{17} holiday.

My Birthday!

{18} movie.

How to Lose A Guy in 10 Days

{19} song.

It changes constantly. Right now? "Someone Like You" by Adele, "Home" by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, or "Marry Me" by Train

{20} guilty pleasure.

Starbucks

What are some of your favorites?

Shopping for a Cause

As I've seen around bloggy world today, I was going to join in on the silence to honor the tragedy in Japan but after receiving an email, I needed to share this.

Forever 21 (one of my favy stores, especially for jewelry) sent me an email letting me know today only, 100% of their online sales will be donated to the relief efforts.

If you were eyeing something up, today is the day.

It's such an amazing way to help.

So head on over to F21 and shop away!

Happy Friday!!

What I'm Loving Wednesday {1}

Today, I'm switching it up a bit! Instead of my usual Word-Filled Wednesday, I'm decided to link up over at Jamie's blog and share a few things I've been LOVING lately.

The music that has been playing almost constantly in the car, at work, and at home?

Adele. I've had her first album for awhile and love love love that one too. But this one? On repeat. Her voice is hauntingly beautiful and the songs are perfection. My favs? Rolling in the Deep, Turning Tables, Set Fire to the Rain, & Someone Like You. If you don't have this album yet, get it and thank me later.

My new nightly drink?

I love me some hot tea in the evening. Mix some splenda in it and it curbs my nightly cravings. I love all things peach so imagine how excited I was when I found this. SO yummy. I'm looking forward to making this in the summer as iced tea with sliced peaches in it. Absolutely Scrumptious.

Newest iPhone App I'm obsessed with?

This app blows me away. I've been using it constantly. You take photos through the app and you can add many different filters to change the photo. You can follow other feeds and I really can't tell you how excited I am to take pics on my phone now! Seriously, LOVE.

Food that is absolutely scrumptious?

These things are addicting and delicious. They are a great snack that I keep in my desk door and I LOVE the taste. Also loving the mint chocolate ones too, but butter toffee is by far my favorite!

Pretty new nail polish?

Chocolate Kiss by Ulta. Note, these are not my nail but I'm loving the color and the fact that it stayed on my nails for more than 24 hours without chipping? That's pretty much a miracle in my life.

So tell me what you are currently loving! Or better yet, head over to Jamie's blog and link up!

Happy Humpy Day, loves!

"Well, Hot & Heavy, Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Candy, Jesus Christ"

Title: Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - "Home"

Hello loves. First I want to thank all of you who read the last post, said so many touching things, and most importantly send prayers. I watched a live stream of his memorial yesterday and it was beautiful. May his soul rest in peace.

Today, I decided to post something to cheer this place up. It's a dreary Monday here but this video never fails to brighten up the day. Not only do I love this song (it's my ringtone for when my home, which is usually my mom, calls me), I just love this little daddy/daughter duo. Hope you enjoy it too!

Happy Monday Loves!

Word-Filled Wednesday {23}

One of my favorite posts to do here is Word-Filled Wednesday's. Who doesn't like pretty pictures with inspirational quotes on them? I certainly do.

Today, we are going to switch it up a little.

The beginning of this week I heard terrible news. Another person from my high school graduating class has passed away, making our total losses as 3 in less than 6 years. I was not close to any of these three men but I knew them. It's still scary having people the same age as you die, it's a bit of a reality shock.

The young man who lost his life this week was bravely serving our country. At age 24, he was fighting for all of our freedom in Afghanistan. My heart is broken for his loved ones left behind.

So this week, I ask you all to say an extra prayer for those mourning the loss of this extraordinary man's life and for every other person serving in the military who selflessly put their lives on the line every single day so we can all sleep in our warm beds at night, safe and sound.

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"You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late."

Title: Quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson

Oh blog, how I have missed you. I've been MIA, getting into a new schedule with school and work and everything else life is throwing my way. I've also been neglecting reading blogs too (so sorry, I'll catch up soon. Promise!).

I've still been popping in and out of Twitter and yesterday the lovely and sweet Ivy tweeted about one of her posts. I read over it and fell in love with the idea.

Pay it forward.

The idea of doing something nice for someone, and then in return they will do something nice and the generosity keeps paying forward, brightening others day.


Here's the deal. I promise to send three of you something homemade sometime in 2011. In order to take part, you need to leave me a comment and also post this idea on your blog, continuing to pay it forward.

Simple right?

Make sure in your comment to give me your email address and I will get into contact with you!