“Just focus, and keep aiming.”

“Just focus, and keep aiming.”

I’m really digging arrows lately. Maybe that sounds way too I-haven’t-had-my-morning-coffee-yet, but hear me out. The symbolism behind arrows just rocks my world, and I can’t think of a better way to literally fly into…

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21 for 21.

21 for 21.

Wow. This is surreal. I’m turning 21 this week. Grant it, I guess a birthday doesn’t exactly make the “surreal” cut since they come around every year, but this one just feels different. I’ve been…

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7 Ways to Get Happier Now.

7 Ways to Get Happier Now.

Today has been rough. Nothing short of a Monday, but way too short on caffeine. I woke up with a still-wicked cough, having to battle technological woes as I crammed in last-minute prep for an…

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I said “Absolutely.”

I said “Absolutely.”

At least, that’s what I think I said. Considering neither of us can actually remember the full dialogue since we were too busy smiling our faces off and blacking out (no Mom, not literally) in…

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Operation Beautiful #2

Operation Beautiful #2

This series got such an amazing response after launching, so it’s bound to have some solid time on here. Catch up on the first Operation Beautiful, and let’s get right to the second… For 2015 and…

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This is me.

This is me.

  Today, I awkwardly felt the urge to tell you my life story. It’s funny. I have this blog thing where I write my thoughts and ideas and try to provide you with some tidbits of…

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Victoria’s Secret’s CEO: On for-now decisions and doing it with purpose.

Victoria’s Secret’s CEO: On for-now decisions and doing it with purpose.

One of the many reasons why I love going to Wharton is the total privilege of getting to see extraordinarily successful men and woman on the reg. One day it’s the founder of Twitter, then…

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What Makes me Happy (+ $300 Kate Spade Giveaway!)

What Makes me Happy (+ $300 Kate Spade Giveaway!)

This week has me beat. Strike that. October has me beat. I’m currently typing on a “loaner computer” from my campus bookstore; long story short, my own laptop decided that it should take a hiatus…

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On going to Prison and Blacking Out.

On going to Prison and Blacking Out.

On Friday, I went to prison. I didn’t have to wear orange, which is good because orange makes me look like a dehydrated pumpkin. It’s really not my color. I also blacked out. I know what…

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In the spirit of Pumpkin…

In the spirit of Pumpkin…

Oh, you thought I meant pumpkin pie, pumpkin candles, pumpkin spice latte kinda pumpkin. Well, you thought wrong, my friend. Anyone who knows me knows I love pumpkin things more than arguably a third of…

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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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