blegh. dating.

my friend shared this quote with me.  and sadly, it's true... 

...people, we need to fix this.

ranunculus

{future husband take note:}

ranunculus are my favorite flower.

to see more of this arrangement, go HERE

happy news

so

I got into the Italy Study Abroad Program!

I've known since November, but still hadn't really made it known on this here blog.  It's been a really long time coming and is a miracle/dream come true in more ways than one.

I leave in May and I'll get back in June.  I cannot wait.
While in Italia, I'll be studying all sorts of Art History.  My emphasis will be in Baroque art and architecture (one of my favorite art periods) and Art History to the Renaissance.

I'll be visiting these places (to name a few)

 

hiking in Cinque Terre

Roma

Florence

Venice

Any of you been to Italy before?  For those of you following me on Pinterest you've probably already seen my board dedicated to Study Abroad {Eep!} but I would be oh so grateful for any tips or insight you have on the subject.  

1. Things to get me even more excited than I already am 

2. Help me get prepared. (ie long flight, traveling abroad tips, art history books to read, saving money....)

needless to say, 

I am more than excited.

Not going to lie, I cried a little thinking about it today.

PS thank you to those of you who have helped at all in getting me to go.  You know who you are, and I love you all more than you know.

for those of you who watch the bachelor...

kelly ripa's courtney impression is just... uncanny.
and daniel radcliffe is simply amazing.


{anyone going to see The Woman In Black?}

oh courtney and your crazy lips!

sorry about the sound.. this is the only vid i could find!

post no. 601

ha.  i must think i have a lot to say or something with that kind of number!  i'm actually really glad i have all of my random thoughts down.  i've told friends before that i love blogging more than journaling sometimes because blogging captures my everyday cares and worries along with my personality.  fun times!

anyway, this is not what i wanted to tell you about!

many of you know i've been on about a million dates.  i've joked (mostly being serious) that i could write a book about all my first dates alone.  oh, the awkwardness that occurs!

well, dear Brittany over at Really-He's Just Not That Into You asked me to write about {just} one of the worst dates I've been on.

if you are curious and want to read all about it,

go HERE.

also... plenty more where that came from!   i may share one or so on this blog coming up!

good times! 

amigos de mi hermana!!

Hola, y'all!!

Soooo

Anna sent me the link to her companion's blog!  Kinda fun to get a different perspective from her!

Anyway, go HERE to watch some videos. 

Man, I miss that girl A TON.  Srsly, she's only been gone 6.5 weeks.  It seems like it's been eternity!

For those of you who have sent missionaries/served missions:  Please tell me this gets better?


k thanks, adios!

toms ballet flats? okay!

i just want these. 

maybe for my birthday.