True Statement

I found this on Pinterest...such a true statement, and one of those annoying wake-up calls that God sometimes decides that I need.

Sometimes I get really frustrated (seriously, this is something that I'll vent about or wax eloquent on because other people's love languages that aren't compatible or similar to mine baffle me). I'm lucky in that a lot of my friends love each other, their significant others and life in a way parallel to how I do...ya know that 110%, whirlwind, generous, drop everything, let you know how incredible you are way.  This quote was a much needed reminder, that I can't make someone (there are about4 names I could insert here) love me how I want them to, or how I think I deserve to be loved... Plus I think when I meet someone who loves me in a similar way to how I love it'll be all that more special :)

PCH's Wedding Weekend

Once upon a time...there was the most beautiful girl who was head over heels in love with a wonderful guy.  He proposed to her on Christmas Eve 2010...and they got married about 8 months later...August 27, 2011.

The fun started on Thursday with nail appointments for everyone...

(and a spray tan to fix the tan lines on this girl ;D)



All of us got a little bag full of goodies...nail polish, lipgloss, hand sanitizer, lotion, and a sparkley nail file!!!

On Friday the fun continued with a beautiful bridal luncheon



EA, AG, LS, (the beautiful bride) PCH, MES and SK

The table settings were so much fun I loved how bright and cheerful they were, and I Adored the centerpieces :)

We got even more goodies...I'm already using my bag that our presents came in!!!

...and went into the night with the rehersal at the church than a delicious rehersal dinner at Charlies on the Lake...

PCH was simply radiant!!!
On Saturday Morning we woke up early-ish to get our hair done!!! I've never had an updo before and decided to bite the bullet... 



I brought a picture of Jessica Alba's updo...and my stylist did an incredible job of copying it :)

The getting pretty continued with an Appointment with CAM at the MAC Counter for their "MAC Me Over" Event

Giving the beautiful bride a huge hug!!!

My older brother DGA was in the wedding...we snuck in a picture or two while waiting for the real pictures to be taken!!!
(I'm definitely getting this picture framed) :)

CI, BS and KHA...Our boquets were bright and beautiful--they went perfectly with our dresses!  Speaking of our dresses, PCH let us choose whatever style of dress we wanted--they were all fabulous--so it was sorta hard to choose :)

The fun Continued throughout the Night...and into the next morning :)

And PCH and her new HUSBAND...well they lived Happily Ever After!

oxo

  

Case of the Mondays

You know that scene from Office Space...?  I know, I know, that entire movie is a classic--so here is a 7 second refresher ;) and it might just describe how awesome I'm feeling today!



My weekend--Incredible.  Being with PCH on her big day was such an honor...  It was a blast--trust me--I'm still struggling (like ibuprofen--giant bottle of Gatorade--huge cup of coffee level of struggling).   I haven't uploaded my pictures yet, so I think I'll do my weekend recap post tomorrow!!!

On a lighter note...since I was the antithesis of a fun-hater this weekend, I am super overwhelmed (and it's only the second week of my 2L year).  Like a couple hundred pages of reading to do, an appellate brief due for work tomorrow, an interview at a clothing store tonight (because my retail therapy desperately deserves a discount), and about 100 other things to accomplish by 5pm tomorrow.  However, I did get up and go to spin class this morning, so my to-do list has ONE thing checked off.

My Light at the end of the tunnel...4 day week next week!!!

Oh, and because my spin instructor played a remix of this song ...and it's STILL in my head (thankfully I like it) I thought I'd share the original version with you:

Love y'all :)



To PCH With Love

One of my dearest, kindest, most awesome, prettiest, funniest, and of course coolest friends: PCH is getting married this weekend.

The festivities started last night...and will continue through the "I Dos" on Saturday Night...

I know she'll be the most beautiful bride, because she's one of the most beautiful people I know both Inside and Out.

Thursday Inspiration...

"Success is more permanent

when you achieve it

without destroying your principles..."

-Walter Cronkite

What I'm Loving Wednesday

**Amazing Spin Class This Morning...and my workout buddy EH is back!!!**

**Twizzler Ropes**

**PCH's Wedding Weekend Festivities Start TOMORROW!!!**

**I'm planning a slightly impromptu trip to NorCal (aka WINE COUNTRY) for a long weekend in September (before law school gets too chaotic)...I bought my tickets today!**

**I bought my Robert Randoloph and the Family Band Tickets yesterday**

**Happy Hour with the Ambulance Chasers (our law school running/biking club that I'm an officer of this year) tonight**

**So far I'm loving my classes this semester, mind you I'm only on the third day...but maybe this means I won't have those long pity party posts near the end of the semester**

And...THIS:

What are you loving on this Wednesday!?

Be Blessed my Friends!!!!

Hex Nut Bracelet DIY

On Sunday I spent part of my day with my friend TMA.  She, unlike me is extremely crafty and creative.  She mentioned she needed to go to the hardware store to buy supplies for bracelet making.  I was immediately intrigued, mostly because I'm really into bracelets lately--but also because I don't normally make a correlation between the hardware store and bracelets.  I followed a step by step I found here.  However I'll try to give you a brief synopsis of how to make a simpler version of the Giles & Brother braided hex nut bracelet that is retailing for $200 for less than $4!!!



We Started at the hardware store.  Each of us got 20 1/4 inch hex nuts (.09cents/hex nut).  We split the cost of the twine ($4.99). 



After cutting 3 one yard pieces of twine, tie a know about 2 inches from the top.  (I secured mine with tape to a solid surface which made the entire project MUCH easier).  I then braided about an inch and a half down...



Starting at the left string add one hex nut and then braid the left string over the middle.  Make sure to PINCH the hex nut and the string to hold it in place.  Repeat to the right side by adding one hex nut to the right sting and then braiding the right string over to the middle. Again...remember to PINCH at the base after each additional hex nut is added. 



Keep repeating the process of adding hex nuts to the L then the R side...pinching securely at the base :)



After you do your desired number of hex nuts (I believe I bought 20, but just used 18)...resume braiding about 1 and a half inches...then knot that side.

  

Just a lil bit of hardware store glam. 

I'm wearing my bracelet exactly like this today...(I had a couple j.crew bangles on--but that was a bit much) :)  


How are you going to wear your hex nut bracelet?!