Moving On

As you can see, I decided I just wasn't satisfied with my former blog design, so I changed it up a bit to fit my style. 

It's been a crazy busy week! I have been to the airport three times, Easton mall twice and the frozen yogurt shop FOUR times! My family was in town for the long weekend and it was so much fun having a very full house. And my favorite part of this week = Jake coming back to Ohio!

Happy Memorial Day!

It was also a great week because I got to see Courtney! We all went out to sushi for her b-day. This past Sunday was our friend's wedding. It was a nice little reunion to see all of my old high school friends.

Birthday Girl

I got so many compliments on my maxi dress. Believe it or not, it's from Forever 21 (one of my favorite stores). 

The past week has flown by and in just 3 days, I'm leaving for California!

Have I packed at all yet? Nope....

So wish me luck to be productive and figure out what I am going to be wearing for the next few months!

 

Wedding Weekend Festivities

It's happening... My friends and I are growing up! 

Next weekend one of my friends from high school is the first of our group to get married. I am so excited for her! So this past weekend we had her bachelorette party AND bridal shower. It was a crazy weekend, but such a fun time with my best friends.

Over the next few years, I know I'll be attending and/or planning lots of wedding activities. These are some of my favorite finds and ideas for an amazing bridal shower:

row 1: dessert table
row 2: macaroon gift bags
row 3: cupcakes, quiz

click on the links below my inspiration board for more great ideas and diy projects!

Trendy Thursday

I can't believe it's already the middle of May and my internship starts in just a few weeks!

I got an email from my boss letting me know a few details for the summer and she informed me that the dress code was pretty casual. 

We can wear jeans! 

Now, my last internship was in a more formal office, so I'm used to dressing up a little more for work. I decided to do a little research on how to pair jeans with a dressy top and or shoes to make the look a little more polished. 

Here are some of my findings that will inspire my summer wardrobe:  

photo courtesy of glamour.com 

photo courtesy of lookbook.nu 

I also just got this classy dress that you could fancy up with some heels and jewelry or down with some flats and a casual blazer:

photo courtesy of charlotterusse.com 

My favorite find of the week though has to be these cute oxford style flats from Aldo. They will look great in the office with some dark jeans: 

Finally, I must say something about the fact that tonight is the Grey's Anatomy season finale!!

I've been a fan of Grey's for about 6 years now and no matter how many times I say I'm done with these dramatic tv shows, I've never been able to stop watching this one! Therefore, I feel as though I know these characters and was shocked at how last week's episode ended. 

It will be a dramatic season finale for sure. Any guesses on who will be the one killed off? I'm almost positive I know, but I'll keep that to myself for now :)

Hope you all have a happy Thursday, 

only one more day till the weekend!

Getting Back On The Wagon

So I seem to have fallen off the fitness wagon at some point this past semester. I decided that I'd dedicate the next few weeks to getting back on and remembering what it takes to live a happy and healthy lifestyle. So here are some tools I use when getting fit and ready for summer:

The workouts:

Now I don't claim to be an expert on working out, but through my own experiences, I have learned that one of the best ways to lose weight and stay fit it to start lifting! Don't worry, just because you start lifting does NOT mean that you will become big and bulky. Gross. Paired with the right amount of cardio, lifting weights will help burn fat and boost your metabolism. 

Lindsay Kay Miller will break it all down for you in this video:

Lindsay Kaye Miller Fitness 360

I also like the workout plan that I found on this page below that nutrition plan. As you can see from the picture, Lindsay has a great body and doesn't look too bulky at all!

Last week Jake and I went hiking at Old Man's Cave. The scenery was beautiful! I wish we lived closer so I could go hiking more often.

His first time to Ohio! He loved it and can't wait to come back :)

I'd love to hear from other bloggers out there on what keeps you motivated? 

Happy Mother's Day!

Because it's Mother's Day, I have to start out by saying that I am so thankful for the wonderful mother I have. Against all of my efforts, I become more like her every day. Fortunately, she is an amazing leader, wife, Godly woman and mom to three, so I know I'm lucky if I turn out as great as she did.

Moving on to...

Things I love and love to talk (and now blog) about:

1. I LOVE to plan events and come up with event ideas. 

Any thing from weddings to banquets, private parties to company events. With a major in PR and minor in marketing, I am all set to not only plan an event, but also make sure people actually attend and that it is a success!

2. I love to cook and bake! 

With a mom as a dietician, and very active parents, I have grown up and learned to appreciate the healthy living lifestyle. My family and friends seem to think I should go into the profession of nutrition, but I see it as more of a hobby than career. 

3. I enjoy exercising and staying active. 

I love to workout, but after about every 6 months I am in need of a new workout plan. I am excited to get to California where there are plenty of outdoor activities to keep me fit and happy.

These things, along with everyday happenings, are what you can expect to see in my blog.

Hope you all have a great Mother's Day!

Let Me Introduce To You...

I thought I'd take this second post to tell you a little more about me and introduce you to some of the most important people in my life because no matter where I travel to or end up, these are the people that will always be with me on the journey. 

Family:

I am the youngest of three children and let me tell you, being the baby of the family is NOT as easy as it looks. Thanks to my older sister, Christina, and brother, John, I learned to stand up for myself at a young age, and that biting is not the solution (it leaves behind too much proof).

A few years ago we got a great addition to the family when my sister married Jarred. This summer we will grow again when John marries Emily! 

Love:

Having dating little in high school and college, my family (and myself) figured I'd be the fifth wheel for a while. THEN, last semester of senior year I meet Jacob. Trust me, it was the last thing either of us expected, but God has a funny way of proving that His timing is best no matter how crazy it may seem. We had a great 4 months together, but for the months to come, we'll be learning the ins and outs of a long distance relationship.

Friends:

I was so blessed to be able to go to a small high school, where I met some of my best friends! Courtney is one of those that I have stayed in touch with for four years now. We've had a long distance friendship, but when I move to San Francisco, we'll be much closer! She just recently moved to Sacramento in January and will be my Cali mentor when I move there.

oldie but goodie

Okay, enough introducing... I promise my next post will be on something more inspiring so check back for that tomorrow!

End of One Chapter...

Hello fellow bloggers! After about a year of thinking about it, I finally started my own blog and the timing couldn't be better. Just last Saturday I graduated from Harding University, a small college in Arkansas,  with a major in Public Relations and a minor in Marketing. 

I have an internship this summer in San Francisco with a company called Hands On Gourmet (more info on that later), but for the month of May, I will be hanging out and regrouping back at home in Dublin, Ohio. 

This being my first post, I want to take a minute to explain the title of my blog:

As you can tell by my plans for the summer, I will be doing a lot of traveling. I haven't exactly got it all figured out. Last week I was living in Arkansas, this month Ohio, next month California and come August I have no idea where I'll be headed! My boyfriend, Jake (pictured below) and I were in the car listening to some country song and one of the lyrics described a girl as a "gypsy soul". I loved the description and thought it fit me perfectly, at least for this stage of my life. 

Well I have lots more to share, but I think this will be all for my first post. Check back soon for more to come!