Mere is 21!!

Ten reasons why Meredith 
deserves a great birthday:

1. She loves Gossip Girl as much as I do. She dreams it and lives it just like me. We are going to be Blair + Serena one day. We will live it together in New York and eat bagels on the steps of the Met. 

2. Meredith is a Belmont beauty. We nicknamed her this in high school because duh, she's beautiful, and she is like the epitome of the All-American girl. She has even had Belmont Twitter accounts tweet about her and their crush on her.

3. No one was weirder in high school than us. Whether we were sticking our heads out of a sunroof together or cooking in Food & Nutrition class, the two of us will do anything.

That time you had to wear Mrs. Heep's shoes because 
you weren't wearing closed-toed shoes

4. To this day Meredith will still call me Jabba.. If you didn't know me in high school this probably isn't relevant to you because I have tried to put the Jabba days behind me. Charlotte, aka Meredith, is always there to remind me.

5. Meredith is a Maxxinista and a Target shopper. Her wardrobe is so fabulous, but she can always find a bargain.
6. Meredith is great at cutting her own hair... Once before senior prom, she had these little baby hairs that were sticking up, so she simply cut them off. It looked great at first, until it started to grow back. The baby hairs stood straight up right in the middle of her head. Let's not ever venture to cosmetology school.

7. Junior and senior year, Meredith, Becca, Anna and I all went on Spring Break together in South Carolina. No one made us laugh like Meredith did! The trips were perfect with the four of us. Before college ends, we have to go back to Edisto!

 Junior year

Senior Year

8. Meredith is really good at cooking. Once in Food & Nutrition class, the recipe read: One square inch of butter. No words can describe what Meredith cut off, so here is the photo of us reenacting it:

9. Meredith is always down to be spontaneous. Once, we were hiking around Radnor Lake and we realized that night was the CMT Music Awards in Nashville. I opened StubHub up on my iPhone and next thing you know Meredith, Becca, Anna and I abandoned hiking, headed back home and went to the awards. Nothing like buying your tickets in the wilderness!

10. What's weird is that Meredith and I went to school together in middle school and all through high school, but it wasn't until junior year of high school that we really became great friends. I am forever thankful for the beach trip the four of us took to Anna's beach house that Spring Break because it truly made us the friends we are today. Meredith is such a special friend and I am so thankful for her kind heart and friendship! I can't wait to see what the next two years bring us and if we really do end up living in the Big Apple one day!

Happy 21st Birthday, Meredith!

Let us always remember this hilarious photo:

Flashback to L.A.

Because of the app TimeHop I'm able to see what I posted on my social media sites "On this day" every day. It's fun because somethings I don't remember doing or I had no idea that this was when I was doing it three years ago. Other times it isn't so fun because I see the dramatic quotes I tweeted in high school. Yikes.

Yesterday, my TimeHop told me that three years ago on July 28th I was in Los Angeles and was getting to see a live taping of Chelsea Lately. I think Chelsea Handler is hilarious and seeing her in person, along with her nugget Chuy, made my day! Normally, when I have to have a fun fact during games or on an application, this is it. 

The two highlights of my trip: finding Celine Dion's star on the Walk of Fame & getting Chelsea Handler to sign my copy of her book.

I remember this trip to Los Angeles like it was yesterday. We walked around on Hollywood Boulevard where we saw the Chinese Theatre, the Kodak Theatre (which has been renamed the Dolby Theatre), walked around Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, and then found all our favorite celebrity's stars on the Walk of Fame. 

One day we went to Manhattan Beach, which I fell in love with, and walked along the beach. I ordered my first Fish & Chips for dinner and ever since then, no order has compared to the one I ate in Manhattan Beach. I also remember the Free People store there because it was perfect. All the stores looked like they were out of a movie (okay, they probably were in movies), and Manhattan Beach was my favorite place we went. Along the beach were tons of teenagers playing volleyball and surfing, it made me want to move there! Can you imagine growing up there? It would be unreal. Move over Lauren Conrad, I'm starting a new tv show on Manhattan Beach.

Another day we went to the Santa Monica Pier and rode the rides. We went to Rodeo Drive and ate lunch in Beverly Hills & window shopped. Another day we went to The Grove to shop. Kendall loved the American Girl Doll store and of course I found the Anthropologie and Forever21. One of our last days, we went to Knott's Berry Farm Amusement Park and also found the house where Nicole Simpson was murdered. 

With my newest obsession on New York, I forgot how much I loved Los Angeles, too. Everyone there was so calm and collected, they all just walked around with such ease. No one seemed in a hurry and everywhere we went was so peaceful. When looking through all these old pictures I loved remembering everything about this trip and I see another trip in the near future! 

Weekend Update

It's the freakin weekend baby I'm about to have me some *fun
*no plans except for Netflix; I'm still mourning Gossip Girl being over..

Seriously, this H&M top/bustier is to die for

My Etsy find of the week is this pair of mint green crystal stud earrings. They look vintage and are only $43! They're 14k gold post earrings with real Swarovski rhinestones.

I will always love this movie. Especially the ending scene:

I love these pillow cases from Urban Outfitters. They always have the coolest ones to choose from.

Gypsy Warrior acid wash shorts

A Guide to Coffee framed print from Society6

For all of you Gilmore Girls fans, here is where you can buy a Luke's Diner mug

You can buy me one, too.

Even if you aren't buying this for one of your bridesmaids as the occasion, I love this bangle that you can give to your best friend.

I am loving Forever21 online right now! The store at our mall, not so much. Here are my favorites of the week!
Fit & Flare Striped Dress

Free Spirit Natural Stone Necklace

Raglan Baseball Tee

Striped PJ Pants

Static Peplum Top

Ikat Romper

The Secret Language of Birthdays

Tonight as I was catching up on one of my favorite blogs, A Cup of Jo, she mentioned a link about "The Secret Language of Birthdays." I clicked on the link and entered my birthday to find out these traits about myself.. It was interesting to read because I could relate to a lot of what this said. The only major wrong part was about the suffering childhood; my childhood was the complete opposite. Other than that I could see myself in certain aspects & some were spot on. 

Here's what the website said about May 6th:

Traits 

Sensitive

Astute

Imaginative

Emotionally unstable ... uh, thanks

Indulgent 

Health

emotional stress

mood swings, hysteria

try not to fall victim of yourself

low self-esteem

need to be encouraged

eat cooked fresh veggies & grains

homeopathic and herbal remedies are recommended

Personality

in touch with fantasy, imagination and the unconscious work

is sympathetic, even empathetic 

guided by teachers, counselors and parents

obsessed with realizing dreams

daring to live out fantasies that most people keep bottled up

tapping into imaginative process = special gift

 most special gift = recognize my limitations and am able to treat my goals and those of others objectively and ethically

traumatic childhood -- (not true for me, I had a great and loving childhood..)

Celebrities I Share a Birthday with:

Gabourey Sidibe -- you are so cool

George Clooney -- smokin' 

Tony Blair -- 'ello my little crumpet, shall we have some tea together? 

Personality of my birth week:

"The Week of the Teacher"

^^but I just switched my major so......

strong need for teacher-student-type interactions

have a message to be shared, verbalize ideas

capable of influencing others

establish lines that should not be crossed

interested in living conditions of those around, how others live, work, play, eat, worship, vote, and exercise; has a fascination for these people

cross-cultural relationships common (hi jennifer and marissa who are mormon and ann marie who is catholic)

firm ideas of what is right & wrong

prudish tendencies.. ha

obsessed with injustice, prejudice and discrimination- reaction is scathing, uncompromising and immediate. anger may suddenly erupt (yes) 

think people should be able to take the truth in a straight dose (guilty)

have a host of admirers... come out, come out, wherever you are

Traits of my birth week:

enterprising

fair 

magnetic

demanding

critical

inflexible

Way Inspiration

mentally facile

witty

technically proficient

fearful of criticism

prone to dissemble

restless

facility of mind with quick wit, the enjoyment of language and technical proficiency

brilliant at imitation

strong need for recognition

greatest fear = unusual personality will be written of as peculiar

rejection is extremely difficult to handle

a curious blend of introvert + extrovert

gregarious

need to learn to control emotions better

"by unlocking their internal mystery, freeing themselves in peace and quiet to hear the call of their spirit, and finding out who they really are, they will succeed in allowing their creativity to be fully, rather than only partially, expressed."

Want to see the secret language of your birthday?

Enter your birthday here!

Everywhere You Look

A few nights ago on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" Uncle Jesse and this band, Jesse & The Rippers, reunited. John Stamos is still good-looking and Uncle Jesse still has Aunt Becky's heart by the looks of this video. Try and tell me you don't get a little sentimental when John Stamos sings the theme song to Full House.

Once I saw this, I Googled a bunch of the cast to see what they were up to. They are all still friends! Lori Loughlin's Instagram proves this to be true. I knew they probably kept some contact, but I had no idea they see each other as often at Aunt Becky Instagrams them.

Then, I found this video and my heart melted. John Stamos thinks Lori Loughlin might be the one that got away. How can this be?! Can you imagine Uncle Jesse and Aunt Becky married in real life? I can. Have mercy!

Ginny turns 20!

Eleven reasons why Ginny deserves a great birthday:

1. She broke her femur and has pins in her leg. Basically she is Iron Woman. At first, she was crippled after surgery, but now she is werkin' it all through Oxford.

2. When I wanted to be a member of KISS for Halloween, Ginny joined the rocker club and did not leave me hanging. We rocked out together, cue "Detroit Rock City."

3. She is a goose and I love her goose voice. I also can't wait for the bebe goose to be at Ole Miss with us!

4. Ginny is always working out and eating healthy. Basically, she's a health nut. Take the day off today and go get some rainbow cake! 

5. She lives in Mountain Brook and is a Brookie. It's like its own community that we outsiders will not understand. I bet the whole little town is celebrating this lil Luckie today! Celebrity status.

6. I can always count on Ginny to want to snuggle & watch a movie. Sometimes you just need that and I know Gins is always there. The squirrels love a good snuggle, especially on a rainy day.
7. I'm Ginny's barista on game day mornings. One time, she told me that if I made her a cup of coffee, she would pay me $5.. Tempting, but no thanks. We do share a mutual love of coffee no matter the time of day.
8. Ginny loves cats......

(there was a fake cat behind her)
9. Since we are both Harry Potter fans, this goes without saying, that you deserve a great day simply because of this. Harry, Ron, Hermoine and I think so!
10. I always feel like you truly care when I talk to you. Whether it is a "what's up" or a more in depth conversation, I feel like the Lord has really put it in your heart to care for people. I can't wait for more "real talks" in the fall.
1q. Ginny is one of the kindest people I know and deserves all the attention on her today! She caters to others and is so sweet to everyone, that everyone needs to be so sweet to her today in return. I can't wait until we are all back together and can celebrate you & Fran! Have the best day celebrating in Oxford! 

Hope your day is rockin! 

Fran is 20!

Twelve reasons why Frances deserves a great birthday:

1. She loves squirrels and is such a squirrel girl.

2. When we found out about the Illuminati, the two of us stayed up all night researching it. Now we are forever skeptical of the Denver airport. The Illuminati might scare some, but we aren't afraid - Beyonce is on our side! 

3. No matter how many times I tell her I'm a vegetarian, she always tells me which restaurants have the best chicken to eat. I'm glad she has my back if I ever decide to eat meat again..

4. When you get a bad manicure right before Spring Break & are ripped off by the nail ladies, Frances will charge in there and demand a refund for you.

5. When in doubt, she wears flare jeans and looks way too fabulous.  

6. She daydreams about NYC and now I can join her in the fantasy (that we better make a reality!)

7. Fran will say the dumbest things and even though she cares about me quoting her on any social media site I can get my hands on, she still lets me.

8. Speaking of social media, Fran is so cool she has her own Twitter account that quotes the brilliant things she says on a daily basis. A select few squirrel girls have access to the account. You've gotta be pretty cool to have a Twitter account based on you, right? If you want to read, click here to follow her on Twitter or just read the hilarious things she says! 

9. If you're lucky, Fran will run in your room at 2 am telling you the cops are outside of Crosby just to warn you.. Even if you've been asleep already for two hours and have done nothing wrong.
10. Once Fran told me that she would pick me over a mixed drink, which is pretty special. She definitely has a way with her words and makes you feel wanted.
11. What's great about Fran is that she is really giving. She "accidentally" gave her baby clothes to Goodwill once, but don't worry. Her mom went to look for them all but couldn't find them. They're safe in the attic. I know Frances would have given those clothes to a baby though if they really needed them.

12. Fran really is such a great friend that everyone can count on. She is always there to make us laugh and there is honestly never a dull moment! She is one of my funniest friends. Despite all our joking, she has a great heart and my life would not be as fun without her. I'm so thankful for this squirrel girl! 

Happy 20th Birthday Fransquirrelious! 

I can't wait until we're all reunited in Oxford and can celebrate!