Exhausted

You know you are exhausted and just plain worn out when:

You don't "feel" like pinning.

You don't have time to blog.

You don't have time to read your favorite books.

You don't have time to do wedding stuff.

You don't have time to hang out with your hot fiance.

allllll because you would rather spend you tiny bit of free time sleeping. 

I cannot wait for my life to become less chaotic (in about 55 days). 

Also, I have big news. I'll tell you about it tomorrow, but, for me at least, it is exciting!!!! Changes are happening my friends, good changes.

"Real or Not Real?"

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I'm obsessed. Always have and probably always will. With the Hunger games that is. It almost bothers me to admit it because everyone is giving the Hunger Games the same reaction as Twilight (which I also still like) just because of the fan base. Trust me. It will be nothing like that. If you think watching teenagers fight to the death in an arena because their government makes them is going to be the same as a vampire/human/werewolf love triangle.... well, guess again.

To celebrate the movie coming out at midnight (yes, I will be there. No, I will not be in costume), I've gathered my favorite Hunger Game inspired "things" from around the web:

Prints:

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 Jewelry:

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 Clothing:

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 Funnies:

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Go to the 1:55 spot.

So, my friends, may the odds be ever in your favor.

A Few Random Thoughts

Once again, a few random things that are on my mind today:

1. My aunt Sheryle passed away this morning. She has been fighting cancer for months now and I am happy that she has remained victorious by finally being able to escape its grasp and has moved on to somewhere she will be much happier. I take great comfort in knowing that I WILL get to be with her again one day and that she is preparing a beautiful life for her and her family on the other side. I love you and you are truly missed.

2. Sara and Chad are engaged!!!! Whoot whoot! I am so happy for them and know its been a long time coming (I knew for three weeks that he was going to propose to Sara. It was SO HARD for me not to let the cat out of the bag). Help me help them. They are trying to win a free photography session. Follow this link and like their picture and comment on it as well. Let them know I sent you! You guys don't understand how much it would mean to them and to me.

Click here to vote!

3.  Ellie Coburn (sweetest gal ever!) has finally got her non-profit organization's website up and running. Speak Now is an organization geared towards giving voices back to young women. The goal is to allow young women to view themselves as absolutely fabulous. It is so inspiring that a bright 15 year old girl like Ellie is able to help achieve something like this! Let's help her. Click on over to Speak Now and sign the pledge (I did). It's free. It's wonderful. It's empowering!

Have a great Tuesday everyone. This life we have, it is a great one. Try to remember that today. Live everyday for a purpose.

Have I Gone Mad?

I'm feeling a bit mad lately. Between planning a wedding, full-time school and a full-time job, who could blame me?!

These are the tiny demons that are driving me mad:

1. The fact that I don't have enough time to thoroughly clean my house.

2. Ditto to above, but with my car instead.

3. My four classes actually require more time than any of my other classes I've taken... combined.

4. I still need to put together a bridal shower list to pass along to my sister.

5. I need to remove all 1 billion pieces of china off of mine and the King's bridal registry (the Macy's consultant convinced me I should. I now know I shouldn't have).

6. There really does not seem to be enough time in the day anymore.

7. I can't renew my library book because I have $20 in fines from movies I forgot to return before Spring Break.

8. I just want to take a nap.

9. My hair needs to be cut so bad, but I can't afford it!

10. Wedding stuff. So. Much. Wedding. Stuff.

At least Alice gives me the hope. All the best people really are mad.

Embrace the Camera

Today, I want to share my engagement pictures (well, the first five I have been able to see!). Sunday the King and I (hahaha I seriously cannot get over that) went to my hometown of Leesburg to take our pictures with the wonderful Kim Brock of KimBe Photography. We went to this old house and had a blast. I cannot rave enough about Kim and her style. She is spectacular. Nay, she is incredible. No, no, no.... she is perfect. So until I get the rest, this is the King and I embracing the camera:

We snuck into some random person's yard and walked out onto the marshy leaves for this sucker. Scared of alligators? You bet! Worth it? definitely!

Orange groves + bikes = a love almost as good as ours.

Right after we snapped this picture, I almost fell into Kim. The terrain was a lot ahrder to ride in than you'd think.

Ben's grandma made us this quilt (well, she made it for him and his future wife, years and years ago). We got it when we went to visit her over Spring Break.

I'm pretty sure Kim and Ben were having a discussion about my derriere at this moment. That's what I love about her; she catches the greatest moments!

Embrace the camera along with me and everyone over at The Anderson Crew.

All you have to do is take a picture of yourself and link up over on her page (click the name of her blog or the "embrace the camera" picture).

Have a fabulous Thursday everyone!

P.S.
Just in case you were wondering, I totally dominated all of my school stuff yesterday. I have no clue how I did it all in the little time I did, but hey, why question it? Its done (for this week at least....)

Never Ever Again...

... will I procrastinate. Seriously, I mean it this time.

Normally I perform better under the procrastination pressure, but today, I feel like this:

 Like the wind of all of my up-coming, missed and late school work are blowing right into my face as if to say, "you will be defeated young one." 

I'm starting to feel defeated.

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Crap, I just realized by posting this, I am only adding to the pressure. Why, oh why, does procrastination sneak up on me like this?

February... Via Instagram

Better late than never right?...........

A red lipstick lumber Jill; Delicious tacos for las tres cabaellas; A sweet Valentine's loot; Long hair, aka weave.

The best day after Valentine's gift ever!; Study dates in the library; A celebratory toast with the ladies; Cami's delicious desert.

Exhausted after a weekend of babysitting; Arby's for the fourth time in two weeks; Newest cousin Kinley Grace Martin; I said yes to the dress!

And we are already almost half way into March! This year is really flying by.