When I started this blog freshman year, I wanted to denote all of my awesome college experiences. Things didn't work out that way over the course of the next two years. Don't get me wrong, I love blogging and I love talking about myself, but keeping up with what to write about and what I've done is hard. My mom and I have been to several conferences in the past year and some of the hosts were professional bloggers. It's crazy how much work goes into one of their posts before they even begin writing. On that note, I had to do a little research through my Instagram and Facebook to see what I had done in the last 2 months that was blog-worthy (two whole sticky notes full of events to be exact), so let the blog post commence!
February held my best friend, Sammy's bridal shower. The shower was so sweet and fun. Fast forward a bit. March was the month of Sammy's bachelorette weekend in Charlotte, NC. It was so fun and relaxing, not to mention how great it was to get away from some responsibility for a little bit. We spent the weekend at The Lazy 5 Ranch, which you faithful followers have seen on the blog before, exploring Charlotte, and going to the movies. Oh yeah, and the billion and a half trips to Amelie's Bakery Uptown. I know what you're thinking, that sounds like a wild time! It was to us! I had such a great time with Lou, Chels, Katie, and Sammy.
Sammy's BEAUTIFUL wedding was in April. It was a dream. The place, time, weather, couldn't of been more perfect. Also, if you're looking for bridesmaid dresses, I can't say enough wonderful things about the ones we wore! I loved it and would wear it every day. Check them out here.
Photos by: Kelly Pyle
Around the time of February/March, Laura (roomie) and I started brainstorming. Brainstorming what? Well, if y'all remember, during our spring break of 2015, we moseyed our way up to New York and had the most dramatic time of our lives. So, we decided to make a-trip-a-year a new tradition. We stayed on the East coast last year, so we're venturing our way out to....Texas! In June, we're hopping on a plane and flying to the Lone Star State! This will be my first time ever on a plane and visiting Texas! Why Texas?
Throughout this whole school year, Laura and I would start our mornings eating Eggo waffles and watching HGTV. If you watch HGTV, you know of the couple Chip and JoJo Gaines. If you don't, you're missing out. They have a TV show called Fixer Upper and it's based in Texas. They are also the owners of the awesome store Magnolia Market. That's our main purpose in going, to visit Magnolia Market and explore Waco and Dallas, TX. Don't worry, I will blog all about it when we get back. It's a quick two day trip that, with the help of planning and planting a seed from Laura, my awesome parents have gifted me for my 21st birthday!
UNCC Housing Banquet, Laura + I
During March/April, I decided to take a leap of faith and apply for some scholarships being offered through UNC Charlotte. I turned in my applications and resumes, and with the help of my awesome boss , April, and sweet friend, Antoinette, my recommendation letters. I didn't think much of it for about a month, but I received notification about two weeks ago I was awarded a scholarship. It was one of the most exciting days! My mom and dad were able to come up and celebrate with me as I accepted the Michael G. Green Family Scholarship for Merit. I was thrilled my parents were able to be here! Around the same time I was applying for scholarships, I was invited to join the Kappa Delta Pi International Honors Society in Education. I will be inducted in tonight! Big things are happening this semester!
In June, I will be finishing up summer school in Charlotte. I have 1 class to complete before I begin student teaching in August! Luckily, awesome roomie Laura and her great parents live in Huntersville, about 20ish minutes away from campus. They are so sweet to let me stay with them while I am in summer school. I have 3 Foundations tests to take for teaching licensure this summer, my first one is at the end of this month and the last two are in June. Please say a quick prayer, or a dozen. These tests are no joke! Y'all, this is unreal. I will be graduating college in December!
I'm currently in the process of packing up my dorm room. My final exams start next week and then I can call myself a SENIOR in college! What? When did this happen? I literally just started freshman year yesterday. Since I will be in Charlotte for a good chunk of summer, we have some fun things planned that I've never done the whole time I've lived here. It's crazy how 3 years can get away from you.
