Happy Memorial Day!

In Flanders Fields 

By: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918) 

In Flanders Fields the poppies blow 

Between the crosses row on row, 

That mark our place; and in the sky 

The larks, still bravely singing, fly 

Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago 

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, 

Loved and were loved, and now we lie 

In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe: 

To you from failing hands we throw 

The torch; be yours to hold it high. 

If ye break faith with us who die 

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow 

In Flanders fields.

Beach day soon!

I'll be going to the beach on Monday for memorial day and I'm so excited! I haven't been in like, a year so It'll be great to go again. I'm excited to just chill out, read, tan, and play in the water. I'll be going with my parents so it won't be all that exciting but I'll get to relax, which is great. 

So I finally got the haircut that I've been wanting for ages! I saw Dianna's cut on Glee a while back and I fell in love with it the second I saw it. It was so adorable. We didn't have haircut appointments, though, until last Saturday so I had to wait a bit. But I downloaded the episode of Glee and started screencapping the episode for shots of her hair cut at all angles so the hairdresser would know exactly what I wanted; and I guess it worked! Her hair is curlier than mine so it looks a little different when you compare the two. The after photo was taken after my hair had dried to it's pretty much what I would look like if I walked out of the shower and just let my hair air dry. It styles really easily and it looks great straightened as well. I have to try curling it one of these days just to see what it would look like. y hair doesn't hold curl that well but, you never know! It's a great haircut. I absolutely love it!

Anthropologie's new line inspired by the coast is absolutely INCREDIBLE. I love the colors, the textures, and all of the flow. I just wish it weren't so expensive! It's crazy how they can get away with those extreme prices. Either way, when I become a rich college student (as if), I'll only shop at Anthro and Urban.

What are your favorite pieces from the line?

Miss Natalie's Honey Facial Scrub

I just recently came across this recipe on my fellow blogger, Natalie's, blogspot. I saw it and I thought that I had to try it because my face has been dry and itchy recently and I needed to do something about it. So I mixed the ingredients this morning and let me tell you... this stuff does wonders to my skin. I took it off after leaving it on for ten minutes and I could feel a difference in the texture of my skin instantly. It's magical. I would definitely recommend it. The only draw back is how drippy it is. It may just have been the honey I was using but I had to keep my face over a napkin for the time the scrub was on my face. I was kind of obnoxious. But the end result was definitely worth the trouble! I guess nature will always be better for my skin than any drugstore product! 

If you would like to try this scrub for yourself, head over to Natalie's blogspot to get the recipe!

I recently made these red velvet whoopie pies that are based on the sweet-treats from starbucks. These were so rich! You definitely only needed to eat one! I enjoyed them very much! Personally, I think it’s the best thing I’ve ever baked! 

Ingredients:

• 1 box of Devil’s Food Cake mix
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 3 eggs
• 2 tablespoons red food color (or as much as you need to make them RED)
• 1 box chocolate instant pudding/pie filling mix
• 1 tub of Cream Cheese Icing

How to Make:

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or lightly spray with cooking spray. (I find that the parchment works better. The pies peed right off!)


2. In a large bowl, mix all pie ingredients (so everything but the icing). Drop batter by 1/4 cupfuls 2 inches apart onto parchment-lined cookie sheets (I used a mini ice cream scooper).

3. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until set. Cool 15 minutes; remove from cookie sheets.

4. For each pie, spread icing on bottom of 1 cookie. Top with a second cookie, bottom side down. 

5. Enjoy!

American Idol Live!

I got my tickets today to see American Idol Live! at the Amway Center in Orlando! I'm so excited not only to see the new arena (we just went through a major overhaul of the facility), but I'm so excited to get to see Scotty McCreery perform! He's been my favorite Idol contestant since the beginning! This week I'm pretty sure I got over 1,000 votes for him! I really hope he wins but even if he doesn't I know he'll still get a contract! I'm not a fan of Pia so I know that I can use the facilities at that time. This is my first concert since I went to see Aaron Carter back in the early 2000s, so it's been a while. I'm super pumped!

I don't have the best seats in the world but either way I'll still get to see! I'm actually not positive if this is the actual set up for the stage. It may be where it is in the diagram but it my also be moved to the center in which case it will be closer. Who knows. Hopefully the contestants will come around outside after to take pictures with their fans. I'll definitely have a poster. I can't wait until July 24! 

Who was your favorite American Idol contestant this season? 

It's that time of year again! It's swim season! Well, it has been for a while, especially here in Florida, but I haven't had the time or the money to a) go to the beach or b) buy a new bathing suit. But since I've recently been paid for babysitting, I think it's that time!

I got the a Victoria's Secret catalog in the mail today and what did the cover say? "Swim Sale Preview!" Oh great is that?! These three were the ones that stuck out to me the most, the first being the one I'd most likely purchase. I don't know if any of you noticed but I don't have the smallest stomach in the world...so a tankini with an underwire is absolutely perfect for me. But if I do what I'd like to do any time soon (loose some major weight) then I'd happily purchase either of the other two to show off my beautiful, new, flat, stomach. Eep! I'm so excited for summer!

Credits: Push Up Halter Tankini $48 // Miraculous Push Up Halter Top $ 54 // Mesh Triangle Top $24 

So yesterday before I went babysitting I stopped at starbucks to pick up a frappuccino during their half-price promotion (it continues until the 15th, 3-5 pm!). I decided to try the Mocha Coconut Frappuccino and I decided it's the best flavor they have ever come up with. Legitimately. There is a perfect balance between the chocolate and the coconut. It's delicious, so I suggest you also try it!