22 for 2 years.

22 for 2 years.

Monday marked 2 years of officially dating Boyfriend. You may not know that much about me yet, but two years says a lot. I’m not one to stick around with anything that I’m not 100%…

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19 Things Every Blogger Knows to be True

19 Things Every Blogger Knows to be True

*Today’s post is a collaboration with one of my favorite chicas on the planet, Taylor. We hope you thoroughly enjoy hanging out with us.   When people think of “bloggers,” they usually think of glam…

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Talking about Transitions.

Talking about Transitions.

In honor of summer’s official commencement and the season of hamburgers and hot dogs, let me be frank: I’ve been in a bloggy slump. Ever since starting a full-time internship (which I l-o-v-e), I’ve gained…

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What I learned from learning to Parallel Park.

What I learned from learning to Parallel Park.

  Since I’m a “blossoming city girl,” it’s about time I figured out one of the quintessential aspects of city life: parallel parking. Don’t get me wrong – back in the day, I musta known…

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10 Ways to Make Monday a Funday

10 Ways to Make Monday a Funday

But wait, it isn’t Hump Day! Today’s your lucky Monday. I’m linking up with the lovely Emma from itsemmaelise.com (she’s also a sponsor this month – check her out!) for her series, Manic Mondays. On…

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How to conquer stress, have flat abs, find your lifelong love and be a boss.

How to conquer stress, have flat abs, find your lifelong love and be a boss.

  Enticing title, right? I thought so. As I type this, I’m just now (it’s 11:41 pm) sitting down and settling in for the night after a long day at school, meetings, and rehearsal. You…

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20 thoughts on turning 20.

20 thoughts on turning 20.

Well, this is it. My last week as a teenager. My journey into the world of the “20-somethings,” where yoga, gourmet coffees, throw pillows, and philosophical musings reign supreme. This post started with a title…

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Expectations: Why they Suck and How to Kick them

Expectations: Why they Suck and How to Kick them

After long (and lovely) chats over vanilla apricot tea and sparkly manicures with my dear friend Taylor, and the usual talks with my ever-wonderful momma, I’ve come to the following conclusion. Expectations: They Suck. And I’m…

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Struggling with Anxiety

Struggling with Anxiety

  If anyone were to ask me to describe myself, I’d probably include “perfectionist” in the mix of descriptors. I’ve been told I’m a bit Type A, whatever that really means, and I can get…

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Getting stuffed with stuffing and gratefulness

Getting stuffed with stuffing and gratefulness

Isn’t Charlie Brown the greatest? Besides being these ridiculously insightful adult-appropriate cartoons, the holiday-themed specials make for fabulous half hour breaks amidst pumpkin carving on Halloween and tree-decorating after Thanksgiving dinner. (“A Charlie Brown Christmas”…

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GILT CEO: On Having Grace, Facing 9/11, and Simplifying Life

GILT CEO: On Having Grace, Facing 9/11, and Simplifying Life

Last night, I hit up the Wharton Women Annual Dinner – it’s the huge fall bash of our club. And in my completely unbiased opinion, WW is one of the absolute best organizations on campus…

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Redefining “Success”

Redefining “Success”

(Warning: It’s a doozy). Success. suc·cess /səkˈses/ Noun The accomplishment of an aim or purpose. The attainment of popularity or profit.   Says Google, the most popular search engine on the planet. Thank you, Google,…

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As Cady Heron would say, “Jambo!”

As Cady Heron would say, “Jambo!”

If you don’t know who Cady Heron is, go to the closest RedBox immediately and rent Mean Girls. I mean, it’s a classic. But, JAMBO! So, why am I starting a blog? Well. I guess…

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