“Rhode” Trip

It was a fantastic weekend in the underrated tiny state of Rhode Island. Not only did I get to enjoy all of the food that made me fat in college, but I was able to see some great friends (new and old), walk along the breezy beach, and spend time judging collegiates at the bar I once frequented.

My sorority sisters will always be a huge part of my life, and being able to spend my Sunday with roommates, best friends, littles, and bigs was a blast from the past. It made me realize how much I miss my life in college. I would never want to return to college now, but I would kill to live it all over again. These girls mean so much to me and are more than just friends.

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Rhody trips are always successful.

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The 10 Worst Morning Commuters

10. The Narcoleptic

I understand you didn’t have your morning coffee yet, but driving into my lane on the highway is less than desirable. Stop falling asleep and get your shit together.

9. The Selfish Merger

From my understanding, when two lanes merge into one and there is excessive traffic, there is a rule: one car from each side gets a turn. Left car, Right car, left car, etc… It’s only fair. Selfish Merger goes when he feels like going. He’s a non-conformist. He makes his own damn rules. He’s going directly after the car from his own lane in front of him. What a dick.

8. The Cell Phone Junkie

I just have a question: who the fuck are you calling at 7am?

7. The Excessive Honker

We are in bumper-to-bumper traffic…. where do you think you are going? It’s early, dude. My ears are not equipped for that yet. At least give me a warning. Also, who are you honking at?

6. The Makeup Applier

Applying mascara behind the wheel has to fall under the “reckless driving” category.

5. The “See A Cop and Panic” Guy

This has nothing to do with speed traps. I slow down if I see a cop hiding out where he does… every day. I’m talking about the cop that already has someone pulled over. The cop is already out of the car. He’s speaking to the driver in the front seat. WHY ARE YOU STOPPING?! Do you honestly believe Mr. Policeman is going to get back in his car and pull you over instead? Just drive, please.

4. The Eventual Left Turner

Your blinker has been on for the past 10 minutes. Check yourself before you wreck yourself. Also, you’re pretty damn old so I’m going to make sure there’s no Silver Alert out for you.

3. The Tortoise

I’m in the fast lane because I’m running late and don’t care if I get pulled over because at least I’d have an excuse. You’re in the fast lane because… well… I don’t know considering you are barely going the speed limit. I can’t stand you. You bet I’m the girl behind you passively yelling through my windshield and giving you the “get over” wave (excessively).

2. The Lane Weaver

No explanation required; you blow.

1. Johnny Stereo

I’m the kind of girl who turns down the music at a red light because I’m embarrassed someone will judge my musical stylings (or my aspiring Whitney notes). This guy doesn’t give a fuck. He sits in traffic with his music on full blast, bass pumping, and an angry constipated look on his face. I don’t want to hear Korn at 7 in the morning. Actually, I don’t want to hear Korn ever.

 

 

 

I hope you all get fired from your jobs.

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Hello, 2013!

2012 was an interesting year. There were new relationships formed, old relationships lost, friendships made, friendships broken, heartache, pain, happiness, and joy. It was up and down for 365 days, but this year will be different.

I have never really been one to make New Year Resolutions, but this year felt different; it felt as if I needed a push to be the amazing girl I think I can become. This year will be MY year.

  • I will find a job, no, a career, that I absolutely love. No more settling for a salary and benefits. I want to be happy and love the work I do.
  • I will be healthy and work out as much as time allows. If time does not allow me, I will MAKE time. If I eat something unhealthy, I won’t punish myself: I will just work out longer and harder.
  • I will mend relationships that I have lost throughout the past couple of years, and hope that bonds can be reformed.
  • I will make more time for myself; regardless of boyfriends, friends, social events, and whatnot… sometimes I just need my blanket and a book.

This year will have 365 days of ups.

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All superheroes have their cryptonite.

After Hurricane Sandy, I thought the destruction of two cars, lack of power for 14 days, and part of my sanity disappearing would be all I had to bare through the duration of 2012. I wish 2012 ended with only material loss, but my world changed this weekend.

Sunday night I lost my grandfather. He was 90 years old with more knowledge than most people could ever hope to gain throughout their lifetime. He had been through multiple wars, multiple battles within his own life, and still had a smile to share with the world.

During the past year as he fell ill, his jokes and sarcasm never quit. Any serious story he would tell, always ended with a not-so-serious punchline. Sometimes the point came where you didn’t know if he was making a joke or recalling a humorous memory. He laughed regardless, so no one bothered to ask for clarification.

To my mother, he was her hero; therefore, he was my superhero. Everyone thought he would live forever. Live like a superhero saving everyone from everything. He was there for my mother no matter the circumstance, even if it meant catching on fire in order to save her life (which really did happen). He was there for me, but I wish I could have been there for him through the latter years of his life. I don’t want to live my life with regrets of not calling him as much as I should have, but it’s hard not to think about what I could have done differently. I know he would want me to be happy and remember him for the badass that he was, so I’ll get through the tears by thinking of the laughter he gave me.

I will always miss him, and I will never stop loving him. He is most definitely talking everyone’s ears off up above.

Cutest Grandpa Ever. Rest in Peace.

Cutest Grandpa Ever. Rest in Peace.

 

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Grace Potter gives me chills.

It’s been an emotional few weeks, and this song really brings it home.

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I cheated (on my hairdresser).

I have been getting my hair cut by the same stylist since high school. My mother, sister, and I have followed her through different salons in order to keep our pretty little heads in style.
Recently, I cheated on her.

I KNOW. I can’t believe it either. I never thought I would let another human trim my mane, but I succumbed to the pressure, and let my colorist cut my hair.

The sad part? I love it. It is thinned out at the bottom, has lots of layers, and looks so much prettier! It’s flowy and sexy and… I think I am in a new hair relationship. I don’t know how to break the news to my other stylist, but I am in love with a new one!

My hair has always been very bluntly cut (which has been by my request), but I never realized how much life and body it could have with one haircut.

I couldn’t find a good picture of my old style, so this will have to do… but I can never go back!

One Length. Thick hair. Blunt cut.

And my new style?!

Flowy, blonde, and healthy(looking).

Newly single and extra sassy! Can’t wait for my weekend in Cape Cod so my freshly cut hair can get a little saltwater and sun before the summer comes to an end. Have an excellent Labor Day Weekend, everyone!

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Look at Maps, and think of me…

New discovery: Christopher Norman.

This song “Maps” is so intoxicating. I am so deep into the lyrics and the tune, I can’t even think of what to write. Just enjoy.

 

Your voice keeps playing back in my head.

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