Weekend!

It is finally Friday which means that I am going home for the next two days! Woo! I haven't seen my family since Christmas and I am long overdue for some kisses from my pups, quality time with my sisters, good talks with my parents and great food! Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

10 Random Facts

I've decided to share 10 random facts about me with you, and I want you to do the same! Leave the link in the comments so I can check it out :)

1. I was born and raised in a small but touristy town in South Carolina. Growing up I couldn't wait to leave and move to a new and exciting place. Now that I've lived in Raleigh for four years, I am missing the beach and coziness of a small town more and more. But I love what the bigger city has to offer and probably won't be moving back home anytime soon.

2. I love reading books. I love getting lost in a book or series. I love being so consumed by a story that I forget about reality. Those are the best books to read.

3. I have six sisters. Yes, you read that correctly. Technically I am an only child but both of my parents remarried and their new spouses each had three girls from their previous marriage. Could that sound any more complicated? Ha

4. I hate the sound of people eating. Chewing food is like nails on a chalkboard for me.

5. My three best, best friends have been in my life since daycare. We all grew up together and even though we are all spread out now in different states, we still stay in touch and see each other as much as possible.

6. I have a weakness for coffee, nail polish, home-cooked meals, flowers, hand-written letters and pictures.

7. If I could make it work, after I graduate nursing school I would love to move to the Caribbean or another exciting place for a year or two. Experience a new city, a new life for a bit before settling down.

8. I think I have a slight cleaning/OCD problem. I like things to be organized certain ways and I am always fixing things and putting things back where they belong. I never really realized how bad it was until a few months ago, but oh well. I am a very clean and organized person.

9. I am a planner. I like knowing what I am doing and when I am doing it. My planner is crucial to my life. Although I love moments of spontaneity, I love having a plan as to where my life is going tomorrow and in the next few years.

10. I like to travel and one of my resolutions for 2012 is to travel more than I have before to see friends and family in cities that I've never been to before.

Sad Day

* warning: sad post/slight picture overload

My sweet baby Louis died yesterday. He was only 8. He was suffering from acute renal failure due to a preexisting condition that is prominent in the Persian cat breed. If you have a Persian cat, or any other animal for that matter, make sure you do your research on genetic disorders that are prominent in that breed so you know what signs and symptoms to look for and when they may become a problem. And another side note, make sure you are double checking on the meds that the vets are giving you for your animals. The vet prescribed a medicine that is recommended for dogs only, not cats because it causes renal failure and death. Although this medicine didn't cause the renal failure, it definitely did not help. Do your own research!

February

I love February. I don't necessarily love Valentine's day, but I love all of the decorations and making handmade Valentine's for people and baking cute Valentine's treats.

Do you love Valentine's day?

SAG Awards 2012

I didn't watch the award show but after looking through the red carpet pictures, it's clear that the Glee cast shined in all of their ensembles. My favorite look for the night was Dianna Agron but the entire cast looked amazing.

Dianna Agron

I love the style and color of the dress and the simple but elegant hairstyle is the icing on the cake.

Jenna Ushkowitz, Jayma Mays & Naya Rivera

Cory Monteith, Lea Michelle & Chris Colfer

Amber Riley, Kevin McHale & Jane Lynch

All pictures via

Did you watch the SAG awards? Who was your choice for best dressed?

50 Books in 2012

One of my goals for this year is to read 5o books! Originally I was thinking it could be any book, but now I've decided to make it somewhat of a challenge and read 50 books I've never read before! I have started a list but if any of you have any suggestions they would be greatly appreciated! So far for 2012 I have read:

1. The Hunger Games

2. Catching Fire

3. Mockingjay

4. Heaven is for Real

Pretty good start so far! Bring on the suggestions!

New Year

The start of a new year always brings feelings of inspiration and opportunity. It is a fresh start to anything you want to accomplish. I am determined to make 2012 my best year yet. 2011 was a year of love and loss and a lot of learning and I am ready to start off fresh with new goals and a new attitude. This year I want to try things that I have never done, read a lot of books, travel to new places, be active and healthier. This year will be fantastic and I am excited to see where my journey takes me.