Sweet things I'm loving right now

It's beginning to feel like fall around here and I couldn't be more excited.  To ring in the chilly weather I've taken note of a few things I'm absolutely loving these days!

1.  Sweet Leaf Tea: I've loved this tea for quite some time and I tend to hold onto their bottle caps for a few reasons.  Not only do they make cute decorations for a dorm room (this picture doesn't do the amount I have justice) but they also provide some daily wisdom.  I take a look at them once in a while and it's a fun way to stop and think.  Recent favorites: "Turn the world on with a smile" and "If you didn't know your age, how old would you be?"

2.  This adorable fall print from Jones Design Company!  I can't wait to hang this in my room.  It's everything I love about this time of the year...minus the antlers...I love animals a little too much to hang em' on my wall.  

3.  This lipstick:  I have been wearing it every chance I can get (actually every time I go out, see below) since it showed up in my August Birchbox!  Rest assured, I'll be buying a new one when my sample runs out!  

 

4.  The Lumineers, Mumford & Sons and Good Old War.  There's nothing like a good fall playlist to cozy up too.  I am fan of a ton of different bands and genre's of music but The Lumineers, Mumford & Sons and Good Old War always tend to make it feel more like fall.  I have such fond memories attached to their music.  Its feel good music for me and thus all three play quietly in the background all day long.  

5.  I've been sorta kinda dying to die my hair.  But not all the way, maybe just a subtle ombre... I am currently loving the idea of putting in warm red highlights!

6.  This picture: seriously I can't stop laughing...

7.  New restaurants!  My girlfriends and I have been trying a few new places lately and I've gotten to try some fabulous food...below are my favorites:

Crab cake wrap, crab nachos and smores cheescake...yum!

8.  My family and friends: I wanted to throw them all a little shout out.  They've truly been a blessing <3

What are you guys loving right now?!

Well it's Tuesday...and SEPTEMBER!

I'm so excited it's September I can't even begin to describe it to you...but it's also Tuesday, which for most of us feels like Monday so today also sucks.

Anyway.  Typically on Tuesday's I will post another part of The Anxiety Diaries but since I really thought today was Monday we will just have to be behind a day this week.  Bare with me...it's been a loooongggg weekend.

To catch you all up, my uncle got married this weekend!  He and I are only four years apart (I am the oldest granddaughter in the family) and so this weekend was particularly amazing because I've grown really close to his wife these past couple of years.  She's such a fantastic person and I am in total awe of their relationship.  Watching her walk down the aisle and seeing how happy she was (the minute she saw him she started waving really big and I think we all basically melted and died) was so heartwarming.  I'm SO happy for them.

Here's a recap:

On Thursday evening I drove home to my parents house, which was a nice, brief visit until they informed me I needed an oil change before I drove to Buffalo (5 hours away.)  So on Friday I woke up as early as I could to go wait on the damn oil change line and then got in my car and drove alone to Buffalo for the first time...go me.  I guess it's kinda weird to say I am proud of myself for making the drive, but I am really proud of myself.  I also pumped my own gas for the first time and who knew that could be so empowering?!

I stayed with one of my aunts and uncle's this time around as opposed to my grandparents and this was obviously exciting because I had a weekend of sleepovers with my 4 and 7 year old cousins.  I have a lot of younger cousins and it's hard living far away from them.  I got to read the girls some books before bed on Friday night and it's moments like those where I just want to pack my bags and move to Buffalo (I am really considering this.)  It's just hard to feel like you miss all of those moments with all of them when you are so far away.  We read and talked about their days and laughed about things that wouldn't be funny to an adult but were in that moment because it made them happy.  It was a fantastic night.

Saturday started the madness as it was the rehearsal dinner and what not.  They ended up renting a boat to take everyone out for dinner and it was just beautiful! It was an absolutely great way to celebrate.

Sunday was, of course, the wedding.  I did my hair based on one of the hair tutorials posted on The Small Things Blog and it came out fan-freaking-tastic.  Her tutorials are so easy and great!  I wish I had pictures of my hair but with the craziness of the day I really didn't get to take pictures of myself.  Hopefully I will get to show you all more once their wedding photos are up.  They had a really short but so so so sweet ceremony which worked out perfectly because it had started to rain during cocktail hour but that passed and the reception itself turned out fantastic.  After the wedding (which was a blast because it's my family and we throw great parties) the whole bridal party, my grandparents, aunts...family....etc went to a bar in downtown Buffalo...no I'm not kidding.  There was an after party after THE party in which my whole family pretty much attended.  I'm newly 21 so I think in a way this was one of my favorite parts.  Buffalo has such a great downtown area and it was such a good time.  Needless to say, it's still blowing my mind that I was in downtown Buffalo in the wee hours of the morning and somehow rolled out of bed and made my way back to New Jersey....Also, bruises?  Where did you come from?!

Pictures!!!

The best little helper around!

Largest wedding party...ever!

The Bride!

Also, a few favorite photos from before school started to finish off this recap!

Getting on with the motions

I think it's time to go back to school...or move on with the motions of life at least.  Summer is winding down and in roughly two weeks I'll be back at college.  I typically dread this but I feel like it's time to get senior year over with.  I'm excited for this time in my life.

These next two weeks are so busy and frustrating for a multitude of reasons.  For starters, things are so busy for Tim and I that we will hardly get to see each other before we head back to school.  I have a hard time missing Tim, I always have.  My happiness and my home is with him and so I think it's just hard to be away. Not sure if that even makes sense...but whatever.  I feels what I feels people. 

Aside from that, these next two weeks are packed with tons to do.  Aside from getting ready for school, I have a crazy amount of work to do for several of my jobs on campus.  Holy moly....I just can't.

Regardless of all the crazy there are some amazing things happening these next few weeks and I think it's a good time to sit down and acknowledge them:

1. Tim's sister and fiance are getting married this Sunday!  I am soooooo excited for them.  I love weddings no matter what but it's so much better when the two people getting married are people you care about.  Sending wedding blessings their way this week!
2. On August 10th, Tim and I will be together for a year and a half.  Typically people don't celebrate "halves" and we aren't planning to either, but we acknowledge it and are thrilled.  Tim is my heart and soul and each month I am just reminded of how blessed I am that he picked me.  
3. Senior year is starting!  Normally going back to school just sucks but when it's senior year I feel like it's hard to hate it.  
4. At the end of the month my uncle and his fiance are getting married.  Two weddings in one month....can't even wait.  
5. I'm starting a fantastic internship on September 9th.  I am so excited for this in particular.  I have been looking for something in the food and beverage industry that does PR and after looking hard enough I found a phenomenal opportunity.  I am so eager to start.
6. Fall.  I don't think there is too much to say about this that you guys don't already know.  I love fall...like a lot.  Apple picking, fashion, food, family, etc...perfect. 

I could probably go on and on about about all the good things happening and that is a great thing <3

Woo hoo! It's Friday!

I love the dynamic of the weekend and the good vibes it brings.  Despite being on my summer vacation and the fact that I work from home, I feel like my favorite summer moments happen on the weekends.  It's when I unplug from the blog and step away from any and all work that I have.  On top of that, I feel like it's a good opportunity to spend time with both my family and Tim's since everyone is around!

I have a pretty busy week ahead of me so I am looking forward to taking the weekend to relax and prepare for a week of meetings and one very, very important interview.

For now, here are a few things I'm loving right now...

1.  This blog.

2.  These shoes from Target, which I bought today...along with like 4 dresses....oops.

 

3.  The idea that Fall clothes are on the horizon.  They were all over Target in a "Fall Preview" section and I was so excited.

4.  This perfect little guide from specialsections.suntimes.com:

5.  Birchbox...I can't wait to get mine!

6.  This article on public relations and how to have better objectives

That's it for now!  Have a lovely weekend and come back soon :)