It's Official.

Plane tickets, check. Concert tickets, check. Hotel booked, check. It's official, Mer and I are going to DMB Caravan in Chicago!!!

When Mer and I heard that DMB would not be touring this summer for the first time in so many years (I think 20), we were bummed. I think I was a little more bummed than she because she remembers the concert from last summer, and I don't...fail. Anyways, when we heard that there would be four caravan tours this summer we decided that we had to go to one. I've always wanted to go to the Gorge, but I will probably be in Boston that weekend with my family moving my sister in and the lineup isn't that great...at least right now.

The lineup in Chicago is awesome though! I'm so excited that DMB will play each night and Dave and Tim are doing an acoustic set! I also get to see Amos Lee again, yay!



We are staying in downtown and I will get to see some other friends while we are there! I am so excited and counting down the days!

My Weekend.

Its been a great weekend, but once again it went by way too fast!

Friday I went with my sister and some of her friends to Happy Hour and then we went to Brew in the Zoo. It was a beer festival being held at the local zoo! I have become quite the fan of beer festivals...even though my body is not. We walked around for a couple of hours and sampled a bunch of different beer!

This is the glass that we got!


My sister and I with our glasses!



Our glasses filled with Son of a Peach...the best beer!


Beth and I, love this girl!



After Brew in the Zoo we went downtown!



Yesterday I spent the day at the pool with Mer and then had a relaxing evening in with my parents, Mer and my sister! We are almost done painting my room so pics to come of it soon :)

I'm off to enjoy the last few hours of the weekend! It's Sunday Funday at our house!

"Complicated"

Do you have a song or songs that always remind you of a certain time in your life? I feel like I have quite a few and when “Complicated” by Avril Lavigne came on the radio this morning it reminded me of the summer in high school between Sophomore and Junior year. This was one of my favorite.summers.thus far. I had just gotten my driver’s license and thought I was “so cool”. I mean didn’t we all? We no longer had to rely on our parents to cart us around town and we could blare music without being told to turn it down. “Complicated” had just been released so the local radio station over course over played it. As I was reflecting and reminiscing it also reminded me of the “Walk to Remember” soundtrack which I listened to so much that summer that I wore my copy out. By the way, that is an awesome soundtrack and I highly recommend it 

That summer was my last “full summer” in Appleton before my family moved which is another reason why I think it was a favorite of mine. I didn’t realize at the time how great a summer with zero obligations was. I would get up, hang out, eat, go to the pool, hang out with friends and then repeat…every.single.day..ahh the good life. I can’t believe that it has been NINE years since that summer…where does the time go?!?!

I’m looking forward to making this summer a “top summer”. I have lots of trips and things planned on the weekend. I’m also looking forward to seeing what songs will take me back to this summer, someday!

IT IS HOT!

Today's blog post is completely random because I just need to talk about the weather. Goodness gracious IT IS HOT!!! I mean I know I live in SC but 98+ every day, whew, I did not sign up for this in EARLY June!!! I can't even imagine how people in the Midwest feel...they are NOT used to these extreme temps this early on either. I walked from my car to the door at work (maybe 25 ft) and was sweating...ew! It doesn't really "cool off" as the day goes on either. One nice thing about the midwest is that it can be hot during the day but its cooler at night..I love that! Wish we had that here!

With these temps and humidity comes horrible, horrible hair. My hair is a hot mess...and its gotten to the point that I end up putting it in a pony tail every.single.day by early afternoon. Today I'm trying to fight putting it up since I'm going out later but not sure I'll make it. Its not lookin' pretty.

Also-I have black leather seats...not sure why I thought that would be a good idea living in SC but I was 20 when I got my car sooo I'll blame it on being "young and stupid"...ha. I'm pretty sure I've burnt myself one too many times the past few weeks. I will be getting a thing to put in my windows asap...and a new car :) (but not because of the seats).

Here's to hoping for cooler temperatures (I would take mid 80's) :) and the cold beer(s) that I will be consuming later since I have saved all my flex points this week!

What I'm Loving Wednesday.

I'm loving...


-the fact that I am in town for the whole weekend! It's been 2 weeks since that has happened!

-OPI's summer collection of nail polish. I am on a mission right now to find this color. It's called "I Lilly Love You".



-my room is getting painted a new color! I can't wait to share the end result!

-Pinterest. I know I have mentioned this before but I really really love that site. Its become such an obsession. I look forward to looking at it at lunch or after work...yes I know...that's a problem. Check out my boards on there-pinterest.com/lw5786/

-that my sister is home! She passed her Spanish class and is done with undergrad! So proud of her! I am also loving the delicious meals that she has made so far :)

My Weekend.

Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend! I am definitely enjoying mine but I wish it would slow down a little bit!

Friday I flew back from Chicago! I was there for a two day training for work. I got in late Friday night and was exhausted. I did get to see some of my good friends from high school and had a blast with them!

Yesterday I spent the day by the pool soaking up some sun! I then went to dinner with two friends and out!

Today I will be cleaning, cleaning, cleaning and enjoying Sunday Funday!

What I'm Loving Wednesday.

I'm loving...

-that I get to see good friends tonight in Chicago!

-all of the dresses on this website Kirribilla. Especially this one.


-that I got to celebrate Merritt's birthday with her yesterday!

-a new month is here! I got past the May 28th date, thanks to amazing people and their support.

-this little gift set. The scents are amazing and fun for summer!


-life. Each day is a new day and I'm trying to live them to the fullest.